On Nov 4, 2005, at 11:52 PM, Rick Archer wrote: > I understand that, but whether or not they realize the connection > between > their mantra and the Devata associated with it, that connection > exists, and > by virtue of it, the mantra has its intended effect. I used to have > an audio > tape from a Rishikesh TTC in which Maharishi talked about this in some > detail. Hey Vaj, you can elaborate on this stuff, can't you?
What aspect? Every mantra, esp. tantric mantra will have a rishi, a devata, a chhandas, a svara, etc. associated with it, as well as a Dhyanavidhi, a meditative visualization. Mantras reveal their form based on the Bijavrksa Nyaya, the Law of Seed and Tree. Eventually the seed you use to meditate "becomes" the tree (the universe as devata). I like the quote that Paul Mason shares of Swami Brahmananda Saraswati where he say something to the effect that eventually your whole experience becomes your devata..everywhere you look, the universe if your devata. I'm also reminded of the ecstatic state that I saw Amma in during Devibhava. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/JjtolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
