Deeksha

I promised to share with you more about how to connect with the wonderful field of energy I keep talking about in The Secret Of Life, and the greatest assistance I've so far found is from something called "Deeksha" (also known as the "Oneness Blessing").

Deeksha is a transfer of energy which has been brought into the world by two avatars in southern India, Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma. It nurtures a feeling of Oneness - connection with "all that is" - in those who receive it. It dampens down the individual ego and encourages us to think of ourselves as part of the wider family of humanity. Which is a useful mindset to have if you like the idea of global peace and harmony, a distant dream though this might seem at the moment.

So how is this energy transferred exactly? Some of you might be thinking of old science fiction movies, with metal helmets connected by wires and a high voltage transformer. But I'm pleased to be able to report that it's all a lot less scary than that. Deeksha is simply transferred by a laying on of hands, the same as in Reiki or spiritual healing, with which you may be familiar. Indeed, Deeksha itself has a similar healing effect, as well as promoting this helpful change in consciousness.

I've been going on in this blog about "waking up", about enlightenment, about "living in the moment", about making what is really only a subtle change in perspective and the benefits which this might have for us all. If we could only stop listening to the voice of our ego, carping on in our minds all the time like an interfering aunt, with fears for the future, regrets of the past, and telling us all the things we have to do to keep up the image of ourselves we feel we have to present to the world! If only we could drop all that and reclaim the joy of simply being ourselves in this moment, free to experience whatever is happening now to its fullest extent, and tapping into a source of infinite power.

In isolated moments, I've experienced this feeling myself - and I've even strung such moments together from time to time (as I've described in the previous post). But it is possible - so we are told - to live like this all the time, and what is so remarkable is that all it will take to do it is this subtle change in consciousness: so easy to understand yet so hard to put into practice from day to day. We have grown up with a whole different way of thinking: to watch out for ourselves and those we are close to above all else, to think of ourselves as in competition, rather than in subtle connection, with the rest of humanity. The consequences of this perspective are all too clear to see, in our own lives and on the global political stage. We desperately need our mental program "rewriting" - and I don't think that Windows Vista is going to do it.

Fortunately, various teachers and practices - some of which I've talked about in this blog - are available to help us in this, and like I say, the most powerful one I've found for myself is Deeksha. I've been receiving it for about eighteen months now, and I guess it's a large part of the reason I'm doing this blog. I've tried various other teachings and practices over the years, but although I've found them impressive on a short term basis, I don't seem to have allowed them to make much practical difference to my life. It's like I've gone "Oh gosh, wow - yes!", but then the old familar program has clicked back in again as though nothing has happened. The difference with Deeksha is that I am now aware of how I'm acting on a day to day basis. Most of the time, my old mindset is still in operation, but now I'm aware of the unhelpful ways in which I'm thinking and behaving and how they might be different. This self-awareness is the first step towards change.

We all change at a different rate, however. Instantaneous enlightenment can happen with Deeksha, though for most of us, the change will be much more gradual than that. We need to carry on our normal lives while this is happening, and rapid change will usually make this difficult. What you are very likely to experience if you do try Deeksha, however, are moments of connection with Oneness, with the source of energy I've been talking about in this blog. So if you've been wondering what on earth I've been going on about, now's your chance to find out... Even here, though, it's best not to have expectations. Deeksha is different for everyone, and as with all spiritual practices, it's best just to accept whatever happens.

If you would like to find out more about Deeksha, here are a few links. Deeksha is now available in a great many parts of the world, and you may well find that there is a Deeksha event not far from you. The main web site is Oneness University, and this has links to a great many others worldwide. The US site is Oneness Movement and the UK site is Oneness University UK. You can use these sites to find Deeksha events near you. (In the UK site, search here.) The UK site also contains some interesting articles about the neurological effects of Deeksha on the brain by the neurophysicist Christian Opitz.

I urge you to approach Deeksha in the same way as everything else I mention in The Secret Of Life: if you are drawn to it, try it and see what you think! But it's probably important to mention here that this isn't some new religious movement. Here's a quote from the Oneness University site:

The University does not propagate any particular belief, dogma, religion, faith or teaching. The underlying concept behind every one of its activities is the thought of Sri Bhagavan and Amma that says, "Truth however profound, when it is not yours still remains untruth." Accordingly the university aims to put every individual in touch with the truth of his faith via the medium of a personal experience.

It's like I've said before: this isn't about belief. It's about what's real.

Comments

[sunflower Optimism]

I checked out the web site - they have Deeksha by phone! I thought that was pretty funny. You are on the "honor system" to buy the appropriate number of guest tickets if there is more than one person listening in on the call. Will check their site out in more depth when I have a chance.

Please keep us posted on how this works for you.

[betty]

Deeksha sounds fascinating and I'm going to learn more about it. Thanks for spreading the word.

[Simon]

Hi Sunflower and welcome betty!

I can understand your amusement about the telephone Deeksha, Sunflower, but I guess the point is that we're talking about connecting with something that's independent of space here, so there's no reason why the telephone shouldn't work. I'm lucky enough to be able to receive Deeksha locally but I'd consider receiving it by phone if it wasn't available otherwise.

As it happens, the first time I received Deeksha, it wasn't in person either. I'd booked to go for the Deeksha and was thinking about how it would be to receive it and the energy started coming through! That was actually the most powerful experience I've ever had with it. I was in a different - and very pleasant - state of consciousness for several days afterwards. I don't expect anyone else to believe this necessarily, but it was real enough for me!

Ho hum, I never know how weird I dare get with this blog without scaring people away! But it's like I always say. You don't need to believe me - just try it yourself and see what you think.

I shall certainly keep everyone informed about how I go on with Deeksha. And if you decide to try it, Sunflower and betty - and indeed anyone else - do feel free to report back yourselves! Either leave a comment here or send me an email.

[sunflower Optimism]

Simon, the two things that have worked best for me are journaling and yoga. I'm not exactly sure if they connect me with the energy of the universe directly - or if they grant me more awareness of the world around me so that I notice the energy and connectedness that permeates everything.

I once had a priest who said God is always talking to us - but in our daily lives we have so much "static" that we don't hear. We need to quiet our inner selves to hear what is streaming to us all the time. Of course, being a Christian, I use the term "God", but it may be the universe or energy or what ever you think the power "out there" is.

The funny part is that I stopped journaling several years ago, even though it was a wonderful tool for me. Now why is that? Kind of like Peter, walking on the water towards Christ - and then quickly sinking after realizing what he was doing and that it couldn't be done. But ahhh! It COULD be done!

So yes, I am not surprised that you felt the benefit of Deeksha before actual contact. As a matter of fact that validates it a bit more for me.

[surjit]

A very good piece of writing with useful information.Keep it up.My good wishes.

[Anon]

I really like your blog. It is so helpful at times when one is trying to work on themselves.

[Simon]

Welcome surjit and anon - and thanks very much for your encouragement!

Sunflower - I'm doing some dru yoga at the moment and really enjoying it. I'd be interested to know more about journaling. I suppose I've thought of it as just kind of writing up what you've done that day, maybe with a few pertinent observations - but you make it sound like a spiritual discipline.

I actually like to call the energy "God" myself but I don't use the term so much because I know that unfortunately it has negative connotations for some people - and the name is less important than the reality, which is there to be experienced.

That story of Peter walking on the water! I haven't thought about that for years. But that's what spiritual experience is like. I think we've discussed it in the comments here before. Once you've realized it's happening, you tend to snap out of it!

Thanks, as ever, for your interesting comments, Sunflower.

[sunflower Optimism]

Simon, the journaling was something I started as part of the program from the book "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. I read the book originally because it was supposed to decrease artist's block and increase creativity. However I think the book would also apply to non-artists (is there such a thing? LOL) She talks a lot about the universe - and how it will cooperate with us when we pursue our dreams.

Her method requires several things, the most important is that upon awakening in the morning one must right three pages, longhand, of whatever is on one's mind. Don't think, just write. If you can't think of anything, then just write something inane like "I need to fill three pages." Something will eventually come to mind, once the mind is calm enough. I have found tremendous insights and synchronicity when I was actively journaling. I also realized that if there was something troubling me that I didn't want to face I would make excuses to put off journaling - because if I wrote it would always come out, never fail. Oh, I didn't necessarily do the journaling first thing in the morning, what with children to get off to school and all. I snuck it in whenever convenient during the day and that was fine for me.

The second thing she advocates is at least a 20 minute daily walk outdoors. Very mind clearing and helpful in increasing awareness of the universe.

When I was following Cameron's various books (she has several with this theme) I always felt most connected and most aware of what I like to call God. Since I developed RA it is difficult for me to write longhand - and that is the excuse I give myself for not journaling anymore. Not a very good one. I really need to get back to my notebooks.

Many apologies for going on like this, a bit longwinded to impose on someone else's blog.

[Simon]

Hi Sunflower - That was no imposition! I asked the question - thanks for replying. I guess you could do the journal on computer or even on a voice recorder to get over the problem of writing longhand. Dictating tends to take a bit of getting used to, but I used to do a lot of it myself. I have a lot of trouble with eye pain and at one time, that was the only way I could write.

The way that journaling seems to work is interesting. I don't really understand it but I suppose I'd have to try it myself. I guess in some ways, it's similar to blogging, but I think it's probably *forcing* yourself to write which makes it different. Perhaps it's a way of opening up the subconscious.

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[Mark]

Simon,
I am excited and looking forward to exploring Deeksha!
Thank-you for all of the links! Off to explore.

[Simon]

Hi Jessica - Re autosurfmonster, it seems to be less about people *reading* blogs than having them flash up on their screen for ten seconds while they're off doing something else. At least with Blogmad and Blog Explosion, there's a *chance* that people will stop and have a read! But it's nice to hear from you anyway, and warm regards to you too!

Mark - I'm delighted that you're interested in Deeksha. Let me know if you decide to try it!

[sunflower Optimism]

Yes, Simon, that's exactly it - I think it opens up the subconscious and maybe beyond. Ideas would come to me, connections would be made - and I have no clue where any of it came from.

I will try with the longhand again. Cameron specifically says it needs to be longhand because we need that connection with the paper. I did try with the computer and it wasn't the same.

[Simon]

That's interesting, Sunflower. Whenever I start a new piece of writing, I usually start with longhand first. Then when it becomes illegible - which doesn't take long - I switch to the keyboard. But if the writing seizes up in the middle - as it usually does! - I go back to longhand for a while to get the creative juices flowing again. I guess this all ties in with what Julia Cameron says. It's kind of spooky when you think about it!

[sunflower Optimism]

Hmmm, so you know that of which I speak (ok, of which I write.) It works, but don't know why. Cameron seems to know her stuff! I will have to go back to her books. My hands have been very bad lately, unfortunately even typing is difficult.

[Abby Eagle]

Deeksha is amazing. I find that it helps clear emotional blocks. After a few months of having deeksha once a month i began to have full body orgasms (not during the Deeksha - though i have had that experience recently) but in my sitting meditations throughout the week. Recently i have been wondering how to open myself more to the divine grace without the help of the deeksha giver. I have been playing around with some techniques and i can get the deeksha experience only on random occasions. I would be interested to know if anyone else has worked out hot to give themselves deeksha on a consistent basis? You can read my meditation notes here: http://www.rejoiceinlife.com/blog/Orgasm.php#an_orgasm Kind regards, Abby Eagle

[Secret Simon]

Sounds interesting, Abby! Who needs drugs, eh? I have been taught two ways to receive Deeksha 'independently'. First of all, simply ask for Deeksha by saying "Amma Bhagavan Deeksha". I have found this very effective. Secondly, I wonder if you have a copy of the photo of Amma and Bhagavan where they are seated on a throne with what appears to be a silver crystal on the back of it? Simply look at the photo - or talk to the image of Amma and Bhagavan if you wish. The crystal is said to represent the Deeksha. I'm sorry if anyone reading this thinks it sounds like mumbo jumbo, but it is really simply a way of making a connection with the Deeksha!

[Abby Eagle]

Yes, the deeksha energy is all around us. The Deeksha givers are 'just' transmitters. I have been quite successfull at giving myself deeksha on a number of occasions. I even had the waves of bubbles moving up through my body and the giggling. I think the intent is very important and also the knowing that you don't need to wait for it. Just reach up into the Deeksha energy / divine grace. The divine grace is showering on you right now. But i still go to one deeksha event at least each week. I like the real thing. Sometimes the love is so strong. www.rejoiceinlife.com

[Angelbaby]

Hi Simon,

This is fabulous. I believe the same thing although I have never had Deesha done. I have had energy healings, which I love. I think it is so great that more and more people are following this path in life. Thank you for this great post it is just wonderful.

Love and blessings,
AngelBaby

[Secret Simon]

Thanks for your lovely comment, Angelbaby. Healing is great but I have found Deeksha to be a different level of experience...

[joe wallen]

Your blog seems open and accepting of all. That resonates with me and I honor your outreach to serve. I am a Blessig giver, a deeksha facilitator who lives in Florida in the U. S. I can transmit Deeksha by phone or intent. E mail me and I will contact you and arrange to send a transmission to you. There is no charge though some like to send an offering . I attended the 21 day process in India last year and recommend it to everyone. View the website oneness movement. com for more details. I will be back in India for the month of April for a deepn ning and to attend the Temple opening
i will be unavailable at that time but totally at your disposal befor and after.
Namasthe,
Joseph Wallen

My significant other, his father, and our female friend Sadie all began going to Dallas to recieve the oneness blessing. I was not able to attend and knowing what I know now I am glad. At 20 to 100 dollars a pop for the "blessing" it almost destroyed our lives.

Let me be more specific... it was not the money that was the issue. I feel that every person should realize, that like with anything else, there are people that use this to harm and to take advantage of other people.

Oneness is not an excuse for infidelity. I do not choose to be one with every person that I meet,as there are people out there who do not have my best interest at heart and are only out for themselves. I would agree that we can affect each other for better or for worse. Unfortunately, in my case, it was used for worse. I do not need someone to charge me money to offer me a "blessing." If you are that eager to give away your money for nothing in exchange, I have some land in Florida I can sell you real cheap. Just leave me and my family alone!!!

So if someone ever tells you that there is no such thing as infidelity because we are all "one"...run... unless you are into sociopaths.