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[FairfieldLife] Re: Sleep and TM (are youstill there RC?)

[sparaig]

--- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj vajradhatu@... wrote:

 
 On Jul 15, 2011, at 4:53 PM, sparaig wrote:
 
  --- In FairfieldLife@yahoogroups.com, Vaj vajradhatu@ wrote:
  
   
   On Jul 14, 2011, at 9:46 PM, sparaig wrote:
   
However, what I meant by there's alpha and then there's alpha is 
a reference to the specific pattern(s) that show up during TM, 
especially during the pure consciousness state.
   
   
   Alleged pure consciousness state. I don't believe anyone accepts that 
   metaphysical speculation except TM folks - esp. since we now have a 
   much clearer idea of what the EEG of samadhi looks like and what it's 
   physiological results are at the cellular level. Sadly, it has not 
   been seen in TM so far.
  
  
  That assumes that what you are referring to is the real deal while what I 
  am referring to is not.
 
 Well these were lineal realizers from the Patanjali tradition. I guess you'd 
 have to decide what you'd consider a fourth state. They considered it 
 samadhi. I'm simply stating that EEG signatures well known to be associated 
 with waking, sleeping and dreaming would not traditionally, experientially, 
 be considered the fourth.
 
  
  What is fun about *my* real deal pure consciousness state is that it is 
  found in self-actualizing non-meditators. Is yours?
 
 Generally NOT. And in the Vedantic trip that's why it was called the fourth 
 (turIya). It's something beyond the ordinary states, other than briefly in 
 various peak experiences.


actually, turiya isn't beyond any of them. It is the background on which they 
are projected.

These days, scientists call it the default mode of the brain.


L.

[FairfieldLife] Re: How to pronounce the mantras

[shukra69]

one reason why you dont discuss the mantra is you are creating a lot of doubt 
and confusion in some people reading this which is what happened to you when 
you saw TM mantras written, it just shouldn't happen.

 
  
 official TM teacher guide to tell to students.
 The main principle during Transcendental Meditation is thinking the mantra 
 effortlessly :
  
 In this meditation, we do not concentrate, we do not try to think the mantra 
 clearly. Mental repetition is not a clear pronunciation, rather it is a faint 
 idea. We don't try to make a rhythm of the mantra. We don't try to control 
 thoughts. We do not wish that thoughts should not come. If a thought comes, 
 we do not try to push it out. We don't feel sorry about it. When a thought 
 comes, the mind is completely absorbed in the thought. And if at any time you 
 seem to be forgetting the mantra, don't try to hold on. Whenever we forget 
 the mantra, we come back to to it very quietly. It is a very simple and 
 natural process. 
 When we become aware that we are not thinking the mantra, then we quietly 
 come back to the mantra. Very easily we think the mantra and if at any moment 
 we feel that we are forgetting it, we should not try to persist in repeating 
 it. Only very easily we start and take it as it comes and do not hold the 
 mantra if it tends to slip away.
 The mantra may change in different ways. It can get faster or slower, louder 
 or softer, clearer or fainter. Its pronunciation may change, lengthen or 
 shorten or even may appear to be distorted or it may not appear to change at 
 all. In every case, we take it as it comes, neither anticipating nor 
 resisting change, just simple innocence. 
  There is no need to try to stop thinking because thoughts are a part of 
 meditation. Even if the mind is filled with other thoughts while the mantra 
 is going on, there is no conflict. Our concern is with the mantra, and if 
 other thoughts are there along with it, we do not mind them and we don't try 
 to remove them. We are not concerned with them, we innocently favor the 
 mantra. 
  
 Noise is no barrier to meditation. Even in a noisy market, it is possible to 
 be thinking thoughts and whenever we can think, we can meditate. So one can 
 think the mantra comfortably even though aware of outside noises. We just 
 innocently favor the mantra and do not try to resist noise in any way. 
  
 Even with some discomfort we should be able to meditate, for anyone who can 
 think can meditate, and even with some bodily discomfort, it's our experience 
 that we do not lose the natural ability to have thoughts. 
  
 One thing is very important, that we do not try to meditate. We do not try 
 to keep the tempo of the mantra the same, nor do we try to change the tempo. 
 And, we do not concentrate against thoughts we might have, or against noises 
 we might hear. We do not resist thoughts, we do not resist noise, we do not 
 resist the mantra changing or disappearing, we do not resist anything. We 
 take it as it comes. It is a very simple, natural, innocent process. When we 
 meditate at home, we start with half a minute sitting easily. That means, 
 close the eyes about half a minute and then start the mantra easily. And when 
 we want to end meditation then we stop thinking the mantra inside, but do not 
 open the eyes for about 2 minutes. This is very important that we start with 
 half a minute of silence and end with 2 minutes of silence. 
 
 
 Advanced Techniques  
  
  
 In Transcendental Meditation there are several advanced techniques that can 
 be used to meditate.
 The advanced techniques consist of adding a prefix and/or suffix to the basic 
 mantra.
  
 The prefix can be : Shree or Shree Shree   with the Sh as pronounced 
 in Shrimps and the ee as pronounced in we.
  
 The suffix can be : Namah or Namah Namah with the a pronounced as the 
 e in The or a.
  
 For example :
  
 If you basic mantra is Shearing, then the advanced mantra's can be : 
  
 Shearing Namah
  
 or 
  
 Shree Shearing Namah
  
 or 
  
 Shree Shearing Namah Namah
  
 or
  
 Shree Shree Shearing Namah
  
 or 
  
 Shree Shree Shearing Namah Namah
  
 or 
 Shree Shree Shearing Shearing Namah Namah
  
 You can start with Shearing Namah, if Shearing is your basic mantra. And 
 after meditating for some minutes you can continue with Shree Shearing 
 Namah, after some minutes you can continue with Shree Shree Shearing  
 Namah Namah and after some minutes you can continue with Shree Shree 
 Shearing Shearing Namah Namah according to your own need and feeling. It is 
 no problem to switch between the basic mantra and the different advanced 
 mantra's during meditation. One of the advanced techniques also consistes of 
 thinking the mantra in the Heart area (bottom of sternum) form time to time 
 (second or minutes) with a soft focus on that area. You should follow your 
 own need and feelings.  
 
 
  
 Meaning of Shree and Namah :