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Diksha
Diksha Informed Consent Form [Click Here] [if needed, a glossary of terms]
In taking Diksha one receives a direct inner opening and link to the Guru ..... the Guru helps to mitigate your karma.. diksha: (Sanskrit) "Initiation." Solemn induction by which one is entered into a new realm of awareness and practice by a teacher or preceptor through the bestowing of blessings and the transmission of pranas. Denotes initial or deepened connection with the teacher and his lineage and is usually accompanied by ceremony. Initiation, revered as a moment of awakening, may be conferred by a touch, a word, a look or a thought. Most Hindu schools, and especially Saivism, teach that only with initiation from a satguru is enlightenment attainable. Sought after by all Hindus is the diksha called shaktipata, "descent of grace," which, often coming unbidden, stirs and arouses the mystic kundalini force. Shakti-pat Diksha, Guru Diksha, Name Diksha, and Mantra Diksha are given ....... When seekers come and want Diksha then it is looked at whether or not they are going to be a good Sadhaka.... What does this mean? 1. Are the practices being done or not consistently 2. Has there been consistency in reporting and remaining in contact 3. Have pointings been taken to Heart and acted upon ? 4. Are the practices being done AS given in balance ? When one comes for Diksha one comes with nothing --- It has to be recoginsed first that you Don't know and then accepted that the Guru's have the key.... Potential Sadhakas come In order to receive Diksha one MUST be committed to the spiritual path ..... NOTICE - IF ONE COMES WITH THE INTENTION OF TAKING DIKSHA TO SECURE MANTRAS AND THEN TO BE ON THEIR WAY ON THEIR OWN - YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME AS ONCE YOU WALK AWAY FROM THE GURU CONNECTION THE MANTRAS INFUSED POWER WILL BE AT AN END. TO KEEP MANTRAS EMPOWERED ONE HAS TO KEEP ALL COMMITMENTS MADE AT THE TIME OF DIKSHA. Requirements Are 1. Keeping the Vows and Intention of Diksha 2. Meditation Everyday 3. Mantra Japa 4. Developing Vairagya 5. No Drugs Allowed 6. Bhakti Yoga 7. Karma Yoga 8. Jnana Yoga 9. Moderating Diet as needed 10. Keeping the integrity of your Spiritual Name 11. Honesty 12. Integrity 13. Transparency 14. Keep in touch with the Guru at least twice a week with progress report .... 15. Live a life of Chastity (celibate if not married -- honor the partner if married) 16. Take Darshan in person at least once a year if at ALL possible...... There is no *Charge* for receiving Diksha but it is customary to bring a gift - also flowers - fruit & the giving of Dakshina which is a heartfelt monetary gift given to the Guru as a token of appreciation for their spiritual blessings ........this is based upon your ability to give but should be generous in nature as the Guru is generous in your behalf ........ After receiving Diksha one may wear white clothing if desired.....This shows that you are committed to a spiritual path but have not as yet taken full Sannyass...... it means you are a committed sadhaka or devotee ..... the wearing of such outer color simply reminds you of your commitment..... it sets the tone of your mindset ....... i urge those ready to take Diksha as it helps clear the way of obstacles and gives a direct connection to Guru - God - Cosmic Consciousness .......... Diksha comes in two parts. PART ONE of DIKSHA is called the COS: Contemplation of Self.
Once must meet the above requirements, have done Practices with regular reports for at least three months, and submitted the Diksha Informed Consent form to Gurus and Sages. If approved, you will recieve the COS: Contemplation of Self that consists of mantras for This Path. Once one has Practiced the COS well for a while, one may request the SECOND PART of Diksha which is an in-person event accompanied by a second series called the Morning Mantras. During the second Diksha event, one will receive their new spiritual name for This Path.
So --- How to seek dispensation to leave the Dharma Center
Come to Sat Guru and we can discuss what is going on.... If you can't come then Call... You can ask for a 1-3 month Hiatus. During that time you are not Authorized to do anything other than the Starting Practices... IF at the end of your hiatus you decide to leave then you ASK for the Guru's Blessings --- You are then stripped of your spiritual name ... The Diksha Practices are never uttered again.. And you are free to go your way with Guru's Blessings... IF you find out that things are not as rosy on your own as you thought then you ASK SINCERELY to be allowed to continue on with the Path.... When you come onto a path you aren't purchasing practices for ego to use as it sees fit... You are walking into a Path where there is dedication on Both Sides Guru & Sadhaka.. There is a Bond formed and the Guru takes you under their care in order to move you forward to Realization... This Path needs to be walked in a Sacred - Honest - Truthful and Transparent manner... From Start to finish... Maha Shanti OM Guru Kaliuttamananda-Giri (GuruSwamiG)
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Namaste -
seeking the Guidance - Blessings -- and good Graces of the Guru.... They are seeking to become a Student to be taken under the wing and be willing to follow through on what is given, as it is there only to be beneficial to your journey.... 