Vaj wrote: > > On Jul 11, 2009, at 5:32 PM, Bhairitu wrote: > >> Vaj wrote: >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qir7-FS7Cyk >>> >>> More and more truth revealed, sequentially day by day, dispelling the >>> darkness of SCI. >> And this guy's tradition is? Who was his guru? According to the page >> it looks like he made up a hodgepodge of Hindu yoga and Buddhism. And I >> don't agree with him when it comes to mantras. He's missing the sound >> compatibility element. Not just any sound will do. Some can actually >> drive people crazy. > > > Apparently from the Jain tirthaka tradition, I assume from Mahavira. > He actually teaches on the science of mantra. (this is not an > endorsement) > > Mantra Workshop: Mantras for Peace, Meditation, Chanting, and Healing > The Power of Mantras > The mantra is a divine sound created through mostly Sanskrit and > prakrit syllables. It is very important to pronounce the mantras > correctly and know its true meaning. By being informed, you can use > certain mantras to help different areas of your life and through > universal mantras, strengthen your aura, protect yourself, and heal > your mind, body, and spirit. > > This special mantra workshop will help you learn: > > Science of mantras > Universal Sanskrit and prakrit mantras > Know the purpose and effects of the powerful universal mantras > Significance of aum mantra > Benefits of the Mantra > How to use mantras in everyday life > Specific mantras for different areas of your life (prosperity, > healing, peace, wisdom) > Seed mantras of hrim (hreem), shrim (shreem), klim (kleem) > How to use a 108 beaded mala correctly > How to create divine electricity > Mantras to open up and clear the chakras > Upon completion of the workshop, your body, mind, and spirit will be > vibrating with divine energy and healing light which can last with > daily practice. > > Summary of Benefits: > > Strengthen your aura > Create divine energy through useful mantras > Confidence in correct pronunciation > Experience calmness and bliss > Extreme relaxation > Create protection from negativity > Cost: $300 (includes accommodations and vegetarian meals) > Relevant Links: > > Definition of mantra > What are mantras? > General information on the mantra I've run across a number of people claiming to teach about mantras. Some of them just have superficial knowledge but because its more than the average individual they can get away with it. That's not to say that this guy doesn't have a valid background but I did think he was a little careless regarding the mantra information he gave out in that video. I think a few yogis and tantrics would scoff at some of his statements.
I did like the dig at the outrageous price of TM mantras. They are not priceless by any means. A wiser organization probably would have kept the price down and shortened the process. No 7 steps as they aren't necessary. Maybe a monthly (or more) intro lecture (optional) and then an appointment to learn and then one followup with optional follow-ups that are not bound to that group who learned. Much simpler.
