Peace of Mind
Peace of Mind
मन की शान्ति
मनाची शांती
મનની શાંતિ
Paz mental
Paz de espírito
Paix de l’esprit
Frieden des Geistes
La pace della mente
マインドの平和
心安
Spokój Umysłu
Спокойствие Ума
If you are unable to do one or more of the physical movements in this practice, you may do the practice (either in its entirety or specific parts of it) mentally, visualizing the movements that are described.
If you are unable to do one or more of the physical movements in this practice, you may do the practice (either in its entirety or specific parts of it) mentally, visualizing the movements that are described.
यदि आप इस अभ्यास में एक या एक से अधिक शारीरिक गतिविधियाँ नहीं कर सकते हैं तो इस अभ्यास का [चाहे पूरे अभ्यास का अथवा इसके कुछ विशिष्ट भागों का] मानस-चित्रण करते हुए, जिन गतिविधियों का यहाँ वर्णन किया गया है, उन्हें मानसिक रूप से कर सकते हैं।
तुम्ही जर या अभ्यासात एक किंवा एकापेक्षा जास्त शारीरिक हालचाली करू शकत नसाल, तर या अभ्यासाचे (पूर्ण अभ्यासाचे किंवा याच्या काही विशिष्ट भागांचे) मानसचित्रण करत, ज्या हालचालींचे वर्णन इथे केले गेले आहे, त्या मानसिक रूपाने करू शकता.
જો આ અભ્યાસની કોઈ એક કે એકથી વધારે શારીરિક ક્રિયાઓને ન કરી શકો, તો તમે આ અભ્યાસનું (આખા અભ્યાસનું અથવા તેના કોઈ વિશેષ ભાગનું) માનસચિત્રણ કરીને, જે ક્રિયાઓનું અહીં વર્ણન કરવામાં આવ્યું છે તેને માનસિકરૂપે કરી શકો છો.
Si no puedes hacer uno o más de los movimientos físicos en esta práctica, puedes hacerla mentalmente, (ya sea en su totalidad o partes específicas de ella) visualizando los movimientos que se describen.
Caso não consiga fazer um ou mais dos movimentos físicos nesta prática, você pode realizar a prática (seja na totalidade ou algumas partes específicas) mentalmente, visualizando os movimentos que são descritos.
Si vous ne pouvez pas faire l’un ou plusieurs des mouvements physiques de cette pratique, vous pouvez accomplir la pratique (soit entièrement, soit pour certaines séquences) mentalement, en visualisant les mouvements qui sont décrits.
Falls du nicht in der Lage bist, eine oder mehrere dieser Körperübungen auszuführen, kannst du die Übung (entweder als Ganzes oder in Teilen) innerlich machen, indem du dir die beschriebenen Bewegungen vorstellst.
Se non sei in grado di fare uno o più movimenti fisici di questa pratica, puoi eseguirla (tutta o in parte) mentalmente, visualizzando i movimenti descritti.
この修行の身体の動きの中で、できないものがある場合には、描写されている動きを（すべて、
あるいは一部分）心の中で思い描くことで、実践することができます。
【倘若你不能做這項修煉的一個或多個動作，可以內觀描述的動作，用意念修煉全套或
其中的部分。】
Jeżeli nie jesteś w stanie wykonać jakiegoś wybranego lub kilku ćwiczeń fizycznych z tego zestawu, możesz wykonać je (w całości lub w jakiejś części) mentalnie, wyobrażając sobie te ćwiczenia.
Если у вас не получается выполнять какие-то движения, данные в этой практике, вы можете делать эту практику мысленно (полностью или отдельные её части), представляя описанные в ней движения.
Design Concept by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Read by Isabelle Anderson
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
डिज़ाइन
संकल्पना : गुरुमाई चिद्विलासानन्द
पठनकर्ता : राधा सातव
डिज़ाइनर
: करण सिंह भुल्लर
डिझाइन
संकल्पना : गुरुमाई चिद्विलासानंद
डिझाइनर :
करण सिंह भुल्लर
ડિઝાઇન સંકલ્પના
: ગુરુમાઈ ચિદ્વિલાસાનંદ
ડિઝાઇનર : કરન
સિંહ ભુલ્લર
Design Concept by Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Read by Isabelle Anderson
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Concepto del diseño de Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Leído por Alexandra Aktories
Diseño: Karan Singh Bhullar
Diseño: Karan Singh Bhullar
Conceito do design de Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Conception graphique de Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Lu par Anne-Marie Maithili Simon
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Konzept und Design: Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
Ideazione di Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Designer: Karan Singh Bhullar
デザインコンセプト： グルマーイ・チッドヴィラーサーナンダ
デザイン： Karan Singh Bhullar
設計理念：古魯瑪義 捷維喇薩南達
設計師：卡藍·辛格·布拉
Koncepcja projektu według Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Projektant: Karan Singh Bhullar
Концепция дизайна Гурумаи Чидвиласананды
Дизайнер: Каран Сингх Бхуллар
I am so grateful for this practice! After doing it, I feel aligned and tall—as if a string is going through my body pulling me upwards. This practice always brings me back to center.
Avellanas, Costa Rica
I am so grateful for the teachings from Gurumayi that are shared here. As I did this exercise, I found a sense of peace and love coming over me. It was like I was being welcomed home, and feelings of reconnection and harmony filled me. It was so simple, yet so powerful.
Auckland, New Zealand
Focusing on this image is very easy for me because I love this mountain, this sacred place. I practiced this guidance for two weeks. I experienced my breath carrying peace. When I visualized the light inside my mouth, I felt divine.
I wrote in my journal and noted how my daily life had changed through participating in this practice. At one point, I had a vision of a blue sphere of luminous light while having a conversation with my spouse—the same light I had visualized during the dharana.
I wrote in my journal and noted how my daily life had changed through participating in this practice. At one point, I had a vision of a blue sphere of luminous light while having a conversation with my spouse—the same light I had visualized during the dharana.
Pune, India
After doing this practice, I have noticed that when I feel enthusiasm, contentment, gratitude, or joy, I feel these great virtues in the sternum or thymus area of my body. This is new for me. I am grateful to Gurumayi for this practice and this realization.
Rangwasa Indore, India
When I heard Gurumayi’s words, “You have brought the energy of the heart into every aspect of your being,” I was still feeling the vibration of AUM throughout my whole body. I could feel a state of peace radiating all around me.
It was so clear to me that by living in this peace all the time, I can be truly helpful in this world. I understood that attaining the goal of sadhana is worth every effort.
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for her abundant grace.
It was so clear to me that by living in this peace all the time, I can be truly helpful in this world. I understood that attaining the goal of sadhana is worth every effort.
I am so grateful to Gurumayi for her abundant grace.
Laval, Canada
Gently placing my hands on my body calmed my emotions and gave me a feeling of stability. With each breath, I felt the power and energy of AUM spreading throughout my body. My mind became calm and expanded into the infinity of silence.
Unterlangenegg, Switzerland
I am so grateful for “Gurumayi’s Guidance”!
I have been longing to participate in satsang at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Melbourne, Australia, near my home. But because of the lockdown, this has not been possible. This morning, looking out the window of my farm—at the mountain and the trees, the flowers and the birds flying about—my longing intensified.
Then I visited the Siddha Yoga path website and participated in “Gurumayi’s Guidance: Peace of Mind.” I immediately felt a gentle flow of delight, and was embraced in the power of our Guru’s grace.
I have been longing to participate in satsang at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Melbourne, Australia, near my home. But because of the lockdown, this has not been possible. This morning, looking out the window of my farm—at the mountain and the trees, the flowers and the birds flying about—my longing intensified.
Then I visited the Siddha Yoga path website and participated in “Gurumayi’s Guidance: Peace of Mind.” I immediately felt a gentle flow of delight, and was embraced in the power of our Guru’s grace.
Brighton, Australia
Each time I practice “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” a different element comes alive for me and my experience expands. One time, holding the AUM symbol in my consciousness, I visualized it as being above my head and felt its luminosity shower down upon me.
Today, humming AUM, I felt its resonance magnify within me. It was so uplifting! I look forward to learning all of the practices in “Gurumayi’s Guidance” thoroughly, so each one becomes an integral part of my abundant Siddha Yoga sadhana repertoire!
Today, humming AUM, I felt its resonance magnify within me. It was so uplifting! I look forward to learning all of the practices in “Gurumayi’s Guidance” thoroughly, so each one becomes an integral part of my abundant Siddha Yoga sadhana repertoire!
California, United States
I practiced this Guidance with a group of Gurukula students here in Gurudev Siddha Peeth. As I followed it step by step, I found my awareness turning within. When I hummed and sang AUM, I found my attention totally drawn within. I felt absolute peace of mind. My mind was quiet. I was relishing this peacefulness and very naturally went into a deep meditative state. Even though I meditated for just a few minutes, it felt like I was in that state for a long time. My mind was totally at peace, with no thoughts, no feelings. It felt like it was enjoying the state of nothingness.
Later, when I came out of meditation and we were sharing our experiences, I felt that each one of us was speaking from that space of stillness. Our voices were soft and we used minimal words to share. And I could see a gentle smile on our faces. There was indeed “harmony in the atmosphere.”
Later, when I came out of meditation and we were sharing our experiences, I felt that each one of us was speaking from that space of stillness. Our voices were soft and we used minimal words to share. And I could see a gentle smile on our faces. There was indeed “harmony in the atmosphere.”
a Gurukula student in Gurudev Siddha Peeth
I love Gurumayi’s words at the end of each guided practice: "You are good to go." They provide me with a very down-to-earth transition from a sublime inner experience back into my daily life.
By practicing “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” I can take a few minutes out from whatever I am doing to connect with the Divine within me. Then I can resume my activities with a purified, refined focus. To me, this is such a beautiful reminder that I am always connected to the Self.
By practicing “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” I can take a few minutes out from whatever I am doing to connect with the Divine within me. Then I can resume my activities with a purified, refined focus. To me, this is such a beautiful reminder that I am always connected to the Self.
Idaho, United States
Every time I practice the first “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” I experience that I am hugging my own Self. I can truly feel the compassion of my heart.
The sacred mountain reminds me of Bade Baba and helps me feel reconnected with my heart. Focusing on this image enables me to absorb the firmness and stillness of the sacred mountain into my heart. I love to revisit this practice again and again.
I am so thankful to Gurumayi for this practice.
The sacred mountain reminds me of Bade Baba and helps me feel reconnected with my heart. Focusing on this image enables me to absorb the firmness and stillness of the sacred mountain into my heart. I love to revisit this practice again and again.
I am so thankful to Gurumayi for this practice.
Bhubaneswar, India
When I explored every element of the image, I was first drawn to the radiant AUM symbol, with its Blue Pearl hovering above it, like divine hands offering a blessing to the landscape below. Later, when I focused on the background framing the image of Mount Mandagni, I noticed the zigzag form of the green lines above the arch. Their form reminded me of the inevitable “ups and downs” of everyday life, which I now expect to navigate with greater equipoise and ease by practicing “Gurumayi’s Guidance.”
The two wheels in the upper corners of the design represent for me “the wheel of dharma,” reminding me that following dharma is another path to navigating the bumpy roads I might encounter in my sadhana. The wheels—and their hubs—also reminded me of Bade Baba’s core teaching, “The Heart is the hub of all sacred spaces. Go there and roam.”
“Gurumayi’s Guidance” feels like a new road map for me to help bring me back again and again to that sacred hub within me.
The two wheels in the upper corners of the design represent for me “the wheel of dharma,” reminding me that following dharma is another path to navigating the bumpy roads I might encounter in my sadhana. The wheels—and their hubs—also reminded me of Bade Baba’s core teaching, “The Heart is the hub of all sacred spaces. Go there and roam.”
“Gurumayi’s Guidance” feels like a new road map for me to help bring me back again and again to that sacred hub within me.
Illinois, United States
I am grateful to Gurumayi ji for this window into the vast inner world. As I studied the image, I noticed the archway is surrounded by a design that is like the ring of fire within which Shiva Nataraj dances—I realized I was having darshan of the Lord in the form of this scene.
When I closed my eyes, my awareness went through this beautiful archway into the landscape, traveling upwards like a bird—there was so much bright blue sky! I was reminded of being in central Australia, with that spacious landscape and sky. I felt my heart expand, becoming free in this space. As I focused on the bindu and sang AUM aloud, I felt the blue sphere going to a part of my body that had been feeling pain. Now, that part of my body feels comfortable.
I am very grateful for this gateway into my own peaceful heart.
When I closed my eyes, my awareness went through this beautiful archway into the landscape, traveling upwards like a bird—there was so much bright blue sky! I was reminded of being in central Australia, with that spacious landscape and sky. I felt my heart expand, becoming free in this space. As I focused on the bindu and sang AUM aloud, I felt the blue sphere going to a part of my body that had been feeling pain. Now, that part of my body feels comfortable.
I am very grateful for this gateway into my own peaceful heart.
Watson, Australia
I contemplated the word go. I find this final word of “Gurumayi’s Guidance” to be pivotal.
The image suggests to me that I am standing in front of an open door that leads into perfect freedom. The door is thick, with several layers. The horizontally drawn zigzag lines remind me of the zigzag lifestyles of many lifetimes, while the two wheels remind me of returning to this kind of lifestyle again and again. The wall has this huge opening. Golden ornaments, Lord Ganesha, and an ornament I associate with the tree of life invite me to use the door. The outlook is inviting. AUM shines to my side. To be in contact with it, or practice it, makes me ready to go, and there is nothing else I need. AUM is good enough.
It takes courage to go, to leave the world of engraved patterns, to step over this threshold and to enter this immense free space. AUM is the means for me to be “good to go.” Now the door is open. Go!
The image suggests to me that I am standing in front of an open door that leads into perfect freedom. The door is thick, with several layers. The horizontally drawn zigzag lines remind me of the zigzag lifestyles of many lifetimes, while the two wheels remind me of returning to this kind of lifestyle again and again. The wall has this huge opening. Golden ornaments, Lord Ganesha, and an ornament I associate with the tree of life invite me to use the door. The outlook is inviting. AUM shines to my side. To be in contact with it, or practice it, makes me ready to go, and there is nothing else I need. AUM is good enough.
It takes courage to go, to leave the world of engraved patterns, to step over this threshold and to enter this immense free space. AUM is the means for me to be “good to go.” Now the door is open. Go!
Hindelang, Germany
When I began to follow Gurumayi’s guidance, placing my right hand on my upper chest, I felt the gentleness of Gurumayi’s hand. It was as if she were doing the practice through me. This experience of her palpable presence immediately led me into supreme happiness.
Then, I admired attentively the image on the screen. This golden and green doorway composed of eleven voussoir portions leads to the natural countryside of Ganeshpuri. I see Lord Ganesh in the cornerstone as the guardian of this space, which is vibrating under the AUM symbol. I imagined that Mount Mandagni had always appeared the same, down through the ages. Bhagavan Nityananda settled at its feet, and Baba Muktananda and Gurumayi completed their sadhana not far from it. Through this sacred doorway, I enter the infinite sky of Consciousness illuminated by the Blue Pearl.
Then, I admired attentively the image on the screen. This golden and green doorway composed of eleven voussoir portions leads to the natural countryside of Ganeshpuri. I see Lord Ganesh in the cornerstone as the guardian of this space, which is vibrating under the AUM symbol. I imagined that Mount Mandagni had always appeared the same, down through the ages. Bhagavan Nityananda settled at its feet, and Baba Muktananda and Gurumayi completed their sadhana not far from it. Through this sacred doorway, I enter the infinite sky of Consciousness illuminated by the Blue Pearl.
Rodez, France
Gurumayi guided us to such a sublime practice! Yesterday I went to sleep thinking about the image, and trying to think about every detail. Today when I woke up, I immediately sat in the lotus position on the bed and followed Gurumayi’s instructions: placing my hands on my body, thinking about the colors and elements of the image, including the golden Lord Ganesh who removes obstacles.
I started the breathing exercise, taking a deep breath and feeling the air moving through my interior. As I exhaled, I felt the vibration of the AUM sound come out of me; I spontaneously emitted a sound whose power and harmony made me feel as if the power and harmony of the mantra were traveling like fast and robust waves, around all the curves of the world. It was a sacred experience.
I started the breathing exercise, taking a deep breath and feeling the air moving through my interior. As I exhaled, I felt the vibration of the AUM sound come out of me; I spontaneously emitted a sound whose power and harmony made me feel as if the power and harmony of the mantra were traveling like fast and robust waves, around all the curves of the world. It was a sacred experience.
Miguel Pereira, Brazil
When I followed Shri Gurumayi’s guidance, I was able to return to the present moment with Gurumayi. I travelled internally as I focused on each element in the image. With each exhalation during the breathing instructions, I was releasing all anxiety. When the guidance concluded, I experienced equipoise—I was in a balanced state of mind, emotions, and body.
The Houghton, South Africa
I am delighted to receive this guidance from Gurumayi ji to practice. As soon as I read it, I prepared myself to receive the guidance wholeheartedly. I felt a surge of enthusiasm as I read it again. It felt like an invitation to engage at all levels of my being.
The energy of chanting AUM was palpable. It pulled me inside and after ten minutes of practice I was in deep communion with its vibrations. These vibrations also spread the fragrance of peace and joy. I felt I am indeed ready for the day. I am inspired to practice this again and again and again.
The energy of chanting AUM was palpable. It pulled me inside and after ten minutes of practice I was in deep communion with its vibrations. These vibrations also spread the fragrance of peace and joy. I felt I am indeed ready for the day. I am inspired to practice this again and again and again.
Pune, India
I feel as if Gurumayi has created this beautiful practice just for me to seek refuge in, knowing what I am going through. I was so happy to participate in chanting AUM. I felt the strong vibrations of the AUM sound in my belly. After the chant I undertook a task that I should have done many months ago but thought I couldn’t because of my advanced age. I just got up and did it! I was observing this with awe and a feeling of almost disbelief—yet it happened so easily.
California, United States
For me, this image beautifully depicts the evolution of the universe from AUM and the Blue Pearl—from the great deities to the so-called insentient things.
While doing the practice in standing posture, I found my awareness totally centered on the Blue Pearl between my eyebrows and vibrations of AUM throughout my body. As I increased the loudness of my utterance of AUM, I experienced these vibrations as if they were enveloping the whole universe along with a soothing light in which I found myself enveloped.
I sat silently for a few minutes after doing this and found my body, mind, and whole being at peace, and my heart feeling serene. I am very grateful to Shri Gurumayi for providing me with such a simple means to reach my Self and to attain strength, peace, and stability.
While doing the practice in standing posture, I found my awareness totally centered on the Blue Pearl between my eyebrows and vibrations of AUM throughout my body. As I increased the loudness of my utterance of AUM, I experienced these vibrations as if they were enveloping the whole universe along with a soothing light in which I found myself enveloped.
I sat silently for a few minutes after doing this and found my body, mind, and whole being at peace, and my heart feeling serene. I am very grateful to Shri Gurumayi for providing me with such a simple means to reach my Self and to attain strength, peace, and stability.
Udaipur, India
Following “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” I easily entered a realm of peace, stillness, quietude, contentment, and gratitude. Chanting AUM with my eyes closed, periodically changing octaves, I saw the entire image—and then only the AUM symbol. The Blue Pearl expanded in the field of my awareness. My breathing filled me with cooling freshness throughout my mind, body, and heart. I am refreshed, and indeed, “good to go”!
Georgia, United States
This afternoon, I was walking along the bayside in Melbourne. A friend in America called me to tell me her mother had passed away. After our call, I found a still place on a tree stump. I opened my phone to access the Siddha Yoga path website so I could chant the Mahalakshmi Stotram in honor of my friend’s mother.
When I found “Gurumayi’s Guidance” on the homepage, I followed the instructions Gurumayi had given. I imagined taking hold of my friend’s mother by the hand and together entering into the space of the Blue Pearl—a safe haven, untouchable by the shadows, full of light. In taking this time to listen to the vibration of AUM within, while chanting it loudly, I was refreshed—like resetting myself. I was really "good to go."
With these three words resonating with the Guru’s intention and blessing for us, I continued my walk, free from the past, right in the present, lighthearted—and filled with a sense of goodness and the awareness that I could make a difference by bringing this energy alive within me to everything around me.
There is no greater protection than the Guru’s teachings and blessings.
When I found “Gurumayi’s Guidance” on the homepage, I followed the instructions Gurumayi had given. I imagined taking hold of my friend’s mother by the hand and together entering into the space of the Blue Pearl—a safe haven, untouchable by the shadows, full of light. In taking this time to listen to the vibration of AUM within, while chanting it loudly, I was refreshed—like resetting myself. I was really "good to go."
With these three words resonating with the Guru’s intention and blessing for us, I continued my walk, free from the past, right in the present, lighthearted—and filled with a sense of goodness and the awareness that I could make a difference by bringing this energy alive within me to everything around me.
There is no greater protection than the Guru’s teachings and blessings.
South Melbourne, Australia
In the past few days, I was feeling in need of Gurumayi’s guidance and wanting to stay in touch with my inner strength—not because life is tough, but because life is inviting me to strengthen my muscles of acceptance, my capacity to surrender, and my ability to stay firm in my sadhana.
Then I found “Gurumayi’s Guidance.” As I closed my eyes and started chanting AUM, I saw a magnificent snake, firmly encircled at the base and graciously sitting up straight with two dots on top of it. I offered my salutation to this divine form of Kundalini Shakti. When I opened my eyes, I saw in the image on the website two tiny circles in the Blue Pearl at the top of the AUM symbol, as if they were the two dots of the snake.
I understand the Shakti is with me, and shakti literally means “strength” or “power.” I indeed got in touch with my inner strength!
Then I found “Gurumayi’s Guidance.” As I closed my eyes and started chanting AUM, I saw a magnificent snake, firmly encircled at the base and graciously sitting up straight with two dots on top of it. I offered my salutation to this divine form of Kundalini Shakti. When I opened my eyes, I saw in the image on the website two tiny circles in the Blue Pearl at the top of the AUM symbol, as if they were the two dots of the snake.
I understand the Shakti is with me, and shakti literally means “strength” or “power.” I indeed got in touch with my inner strength!
Thane West, India
In the past few months, I’ve experienced the acceleration of a mysterious medical issue alongside deep, beautiful meditations. In meditation, I’ve been hearing the sound AUM, which has drawn me into deep reverence, comfort, and stillness. Then today, in my meditation, the Guru appeared and revealed the Blue Pearl within, which shone with the radiance of millions of blue jewels lit up from within.
So when I read and practiced “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” I felt she was personally teaching me how to integrate and ground these gifts of grace I’ve received in meditation. After doing the practice, I feel at peace in body, mind, and spirit. I plan to practice this daily and feel totally “good to go.”
So when I read and practiced “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” I felt she was personally teaching me how to integrate and ground these gifts of grace I’ve received in meditation. After doing the practice, I feel at peace in body, mind, and spirit. I plan to practice this daily and feel totally “good to go.”
Illinois, United States
Once again what stands out for me is the ever-present connection with the Guru. As I was preparing to sit and offer my practices, I felt drawn toward chanting AUM. This impulse tickled me, and a smile crossed my face. I hadn’t chanted AUM for some time, and was now looking forward to it.
I was so touched to open my computer and see this practice for today—a glorious gift on so many levels!Queenstown, New Zealand
Ever since I got a new heating system last month, I’ve experienced dizziness, headache, and ear problems. So I’ve often turned it off to feel better. I felt hopeless, because in winter this will be impossible. This morning I felt the impulse to wave an incense stick and sing AUM in the heating room.
Then I saw “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” and her instruction to sing AUM. The arch with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, reminds me of a door opening out onto sacred land. To me Mount Mandagni reminds me of staying strong, and Mount Mandagni has the initial M, for “Muktananda.” When I sang AUM according to the guidance, the sound continued to reverberate in my ears, giving me new hope. I also associate the color green with hope.
I understood from this that Gurumayi knows all the troubles, collective and personal, that humans are going through in this time. She is reaching out her grace-filled hand and heart to support us in finding that which is beyond external appearances. I feel very touched.
Then I saw “Gurumayi’s Guidance,” and her instruction to sing AUM. The arch with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, reminds me of a door opening out onto sacred land. To me Mount Mandagni reminds me of staying strong, and Mount Mandagni has the initial M, for “Muktananda.” When I sang AUM according to the guidance, the sound continued to reverberate in my ears, giving me new hope. I also associate the color green with hope.
I understood from this that Gurumayi knows all the troubles, collective and personal, that humans are going through in this time. She is reaching out her grace-filled hand and heart to support us in finding that which is beyond external appearances. I feel very touched.
Hindelang, Germany
This morning I had an amazing experience in my meditation. Then I found this beautiful guidance from my Guru. Both experiences have shown me that my heart is blessed and that grace is within me and all around me. I am “good to go.” My heart is full of gratitude and joy.
Mexico City, Mexico
How splendid are the grace and guidance of our beloved Gurumayi! The colors in the image are regal and energizing yet simultaneously opulent and serene. As I followed Gurumayi’s guidance, I became aware of AUM pulsating in my being.
Singing AUM allows me to focus on all of the blessings that are prevalent in my life. I accept Gurumayi’s guidance with gratitude, enthusiasm, and great joy. I love being “good to go.” I am grateful!Virginia, United States
What joy to be guided by Gurumayi in such a tangible way! First my navel tingled. Then my throat felt a small lump. As I chanted AUM, I could feel the sound emerging from my whole body. I felt as if I were leaving reality and entering the space of my inner being.
As always, this precious gift came with perfect timing and an abundance of love.
As always, this precious gift came with perfect timing and an abundance of love.
Colima, Mexico
How could I possible thank Gurumayi enough for blessing us at this particular time with this grounding, centering portal back to sanity, to love, to remembrance! I thank her with all my heart.
Connecticut, United States
Today when I received this guidance from Gurumayi ji, I felt so happy and grateful that Gurumayi ji is always guiding me. She is so close to me.
Today I did this practice in the sitting posture by holding in my awareness the image of Mandagni, the sacred mountain in the Tansa Velly, near Gurudev Siddha Peeth. As I started chanting AUM, I felt oneness with the Heart. I have decided to do this practice every day.
Today I did this practice in the sitting posture by holding in my awareness the image of Mandagni, the sacred mountain in the Tansa Velly, near Gurudev Siddha Peeth. As I started chanting AUM, I felt oneness with the Heart. I have decided to do this practice every day.
a Gurukula student in Gurudev Siddha Peeth
I was excited when I saw the posting “Gurumayi’s Guidance.” I love the green foreground and blue sky. I started my morning with this guidance and came back to it at noon. It was all very beautiful and took me to these attributes of the heart: compassion, peace, courage, forgiveness, love. I felt fortified with Gurumayi’s last words: “You are good to go.”
New York, United States
As I gazed at the image as a whole, I thought, “This is a sacred portal to enter and rise above the limited experience of the mind.” The portal was filled with vibrant daylight, the sky illuminating Mount Mandagni in the Tansa Valley, so reminiscent of Australia’s most sacred red rock, Uluru. I then perceived a deer-like image and thought of peace, saying, "Let there be peace." When Ganesh’s trunk stood out next, I prayed, "Remove the obstacles in my mind and the world." Then, focusing on the AUM symbol with the radiant Blue Pearl, I turned within toward my own inner radiance. As I closed my eyes and visualized all these sacred symbols, I began the next instructions.
I reflected afterwards on how the prana and sound vibrations washed away any preoccupations or tensions, while the portal’s images were like bookmarks, linking me directly to my inner peace and calm. As I connected with my heart’s shakti and Guru’s grace, I was filled with delight and gratitude, and I was "good to go"—knowing I had these tools to draw upon throughout the day.
I reflected afterwards on how the prana and sound vibrations washed away any preoccupations or tensions, while the portal’s images were like bookmarks, linking me directly to my inner peace and calm. As I connected with my heart’s shakti and Guru’s grace, I was filled with delight and gratitude, and I was "good to go"—knowing I had these tools to draw upon throughout the day.
Maryland, United States
As I contemplated the image with my eyes closed, I focused on Shri Ganesh in the golden medallion at the peak of the arch. In my mind’s eye, I saw and felt his medallion leap from the screen and fly to me, landing on my forehead—direct from the website to my ajna chakra. How unexpected and delightful!
Michigan, United States
I feel delighted after following Gurumayi ji’s instructions. My body filled with immense peace. I felt as if I could touch my breath within. As I sang AUM and inhaled a fresh breath for the next AUM, I felt that I was connecting to Gurumayi. With each new breath, I entered a fresh state of silence.
Bhandara, India
I am so grateful for the precious gift of this simple, beautiful practice. I am currently on vacation at the beach, enjoying the play of the ocean. As I hummed and chanted AUM, I experienced the waves of the breath transporting me deep within—where I became part of the waves of the breath and the ocean, alive and still, powerful and peaceful.
Virginia, United States
I am very grateful to Gurumayi for this practice. I took a few minutes out during work to pause and follow her instructions. After a while I started to experience a throbbing sensation in between my eyebrows. As I focused on this sensation, my mind began to get calmer and calmer until all my thoughts had subsided. When I opened my eyes a couple of minutes later, I felt refreshed and renewed and ready to resume my work.
I have found “Gurumayi’s Guidance” to be an invaluable gift. I will be practicing this often to center myself and connect with the Self.
I have found “Gurumayi’s Guidance” to be an invaluable gift. I will be practicing this often to center myself and connect with the Self.
London, United Kingdom
I was filled with delight to follow Gurumayi’s marvelous guidance. The image on which we focused brought to mind an experience I once had during an early morning visit to the hot spring near Gurudev Siddha Peeth.
The mountain we see now in the image was, at that time, gently silhouetted against the inky sky. Suddenly, I saw Bade Baba’s form merging into and emerging from the whole mountain. There he was for an instant, reclining resplendently, and filling the whole space. It was a vivid experience of the teaching of Bade Baba’s posted recently on the Siddha Yoga path website: “Be calm. I am everywhere.”
The mountain we see now in the image was, at that time, gently silhouetted against the inky sky. Suddenly, I saw Bade Baba’s form merging into and emerging from the whole mountain. There he was for an instant, reclining resplendently, and filling the whole space. It was a vivid experience of the teaching of Bade Baba’s posted recently on the Siddha Yoga path website: “Be calm. I am everywhere.”
Florida, United States
My whole being is smiling! When I meditate on this image, it makes me feel deep love, joy, peace and a sense of being at home. The AUM symbol is so alive and vibrant, containing the whole Truth!
Oslo, Norway
What an experience of silence and peace! I let myself be captured by all the splendid colors of the image: green, gold, blue. Suddenly, as I looked at the center, I saw Lord Ganesh and any fear I might have had went away, as if he were speaking to me and saying, “I am here too, to give you serenity.”
Then, as I visualized the symbol of AUM and the Blue Pearl, inside me I saw many hearts of white light all around. I could actually hear Gurumayi’s voice guiding us. The breath was vibrating in my body and in my heart, and the whole atmosphere transformed into wonderful colors, lights, and sounds.
Now I just have to join hands and thank my beloved Guru.
Then, as I visualized the symbol of AUM and the Blue Pearl, inside me I saw many hearts of white light all around. I could actually hear Gurumayi’s voice guiding us. The breath was vibrating in my body and in my heart, and the whole atmosphere transformed into wonderful colors, lights, and sounds.
Now I just have to join hands and thank my beloved Guru.
San Giorgio a Cremano, Italy
This was the perfect gift at the perfect moment for me! I felt Gurumayi’s grace at every step as I realized how accessible being in touch with my heart is.
Mexico City, Mexico
I am “good to go”! I am filled with my Guru’s love and power, which is my own sacred love and power. This warm energy vibrating through my being is such a delight and blessing to me—as I know it will also be for those people and places I encounter.
Hampton, Australia
When I saw "Gurumayi’s Guidance," my heart leapt with joy. I scrutinized the image and noticed Shri Ganesh on top. Then I could almost feel the brightness and the heat of the sun. While chanting AUM aloud, I felt Shri Ganesh in my whole being. I was just amazed!
Garges les Gonesse, France
I felt how the vibration of AUM entered my heart and, little by little, the Blue Pearl started to pulsate within me until my whole body was pulsating at the same rhythm. I feel at peace and in harmony. I could feel the strength of the Guru’s sankalpa so clearly, and it filled me with so much gratitude.
Madrid, Spain
For some time now I have been experiencing great pressure at all levels of my being. When I woke up this morning, I felt this inexplicable and invisible pressure once again. Then I saw “Gurumayi’s Guidance” on the Siddha Yoga path website and did the practice several times throughout the day.
What a great help! I can now stay more with myself, my energy doesn’t just flow away, and I can protect myself better from this pressure.
Unterlangenegg, Switzerland
Following the guidance of Gurumayi, first I wanted to “study the image, focusing on each element of it.” When I started practicing, it felt as if the mountain and the trees around it in the image represented the whole universe, which was contained within my own Self. By repeating AUM and focusing on my breath, I felt as if my breath was taking me to the same Self, where the image of AUM was radiating the scintillating blue light as a tiny bright spot. It was an expansive feeling.
After doing the practice for a few minutes, I was feeling quite grounded and focused. Now I want to continue this as a practice every day. My heart is filled with gratitude for Gurumayi’s love, compassion, and grace, and for giving me this way to access the core within.
After doing the practice for a few minutes, I was feeling quite grounded and focused. Now I want to continue this as a practice every day. My heart is filled with gratitude for Gurumayi’s love, compassion, and grace, and for giving me this way to access the core within.
Thane, India
Initially I tried to remember all of the elements and visualize them in my mind’s eye, but as I focused on the Blue Pearl, eventually all I saw was blue.
Hawaii, United States
I was so surprised and happy when I read this guidance from Gurumayi!
My first response was to put my hands together and bow to her words and image.
I then read the words several times to become acquainted with them. I first did the practice sitting down. As I began to focus on the radiant bindu and to hum AUM, I sensed a warmth in the center of my chest that then went down to my belly as I chanted AUM. I allowed myself to bask in the glowing heat that felt like a soft ember in my chest, filling me with deep serenity, sweetness, and strength.
I decided to try it again standing up. As I chanted AUM and focused on the bindu, I felt the warmth becoming deeper and stronger, going deep below through my feet toward the earth. The heat was accompanied by a feeling of groundedness and wholeness. I had a sense of being deeply loved, centered, calm.
An hour later the warmth is still here.
My first response was to put my hands together and bow to her words and image.
I then read the words several times to become acquainted with them. I first did the practice sitting down. As I began to focus on the radiant bindu and to hum AUM, I sensed a warmth in the center of my chest that then went down to my belly as I chanted AUM. I allowed myself to bask in the glowing heat that felt like a soft ember in my chest, filling me with deep serenity, sweetness, and strength.
I decided to try it again standing up. As I chanted AUM and focused on the bindu, I felt the warmth becoming deeper and stronger, going deep below through my feet toward the earth. The heat was accompanied by a feeling of groundedness and wholeness. I had a sense of being deeply loved, centered, calm.
An hour later the warmth is still here.
Mexico City, Mexico
As I chanted AUM with my hands in place while focusing on the Blue Pearl, I felt that I was riding a songline current of energy from Uluru, our sacred monolithic rock in the heart of Australia, to Mandagni, the sacred mountain in the Tansa Valley near Gurudev Siddha Peeth. I merged deep into Mandagni and sensed a giant goddess seated there. Becoming her, I heard the word Vajra. I settled into a deep peace and connectedness to these places of sacred power in nature.
Ocean Shores, Australia
I love Gurumayi. I love the picture—the archway looks like a bridge of a tree that I can ride on. It looks like Bade Baba’s AUM. I want to fly in Ganeshpuri.
a three-year-old from New York, United States
It seems that each day Gurumayi gives me another gift on the website, a new practice—myriad ways that lead me to the place of stillness, love and joy within me. As I carry these these gifts with me throughout the day, the evening, into meditation, and to sleep at night, I am aware of how precious they are and what treasures I am holding in my heart and mind.
I am so grateful to my beloved Gurumayi for her palpable presence that carries me through my life. My heart is so full of gratitude!
I am so grateful to my beloved Gurumayi for her palpable presence that carries me through my life. My heart is so full of gratitude!
Florida, United States
After doing this wonderful practice, I experienced it as a way to disentangle myself from my overactive mind, and to find a place of peace and calm that’s always within my being.
New York, United States