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Oneness Four Baskets Process
July 2, 2011
1:30 pm – 7:00 pm
In the Waterville/Augusta area (location TBA)
$40 per person ($25 for deeksha givers)
(bring a friend & pay ½ price –ask for details @ registration)
How would your life be different, if from the first spark of existence you knew only
love with no conditions?
How do you imagine this would change your experience of life?
• in your relationships?
• in your work?
• with your health?
• with your community?
• with the world?
The Four Baskets refers to a period of development from the first spark of life at conception through shortly after birth. There were many happy and not-so-happy moments during this timeframe. The not-so-happy ones may have profound influence on the way we perceive the world, as we are affected by the subtleties of our parents’ emotional states, attitudes and life experiences during conception, our development in the womb, and the birthing process.
These experiences can lead to unconscious obstacles impeding our flowing through life with the fullest of ease and Grace.
The Four Baskets Process offers the opportunity to become free of unconscious influences blocking us, so that we may open to experience and celebrate life more fully, from our natural state of peace and joy!
FMI and to register for class: elizabeth-at-integralreal-dot-com
Q.) Bhagavan, why is it that children have to suffer because of parents actions? In such situation what should the children do?
SRI BHAGAVAN: “So you must remember that the parent was also once a child only. So he was traumatized by his parents. So this goes on from generation to generation. It could have happened to your great grand father, from him to your grand father, then your father, then to yourself. It gets transfers like that, that kind of behaviour, that kind of attitude, then it goes on. Ultimately if you probe deeply nobody is responsible, because whatever you are it is because of the kind of things which happened during pregnancy for you.
Basically it starts with what thoughts your parents had before conception during the act of conception and what happened in the womb which we call the four baskets and what were your mother’s thoughts when you were in the womb, what were your father’s thoughts, then as you were being delivered, what was your response to the delivery, and then after delivery what happened, what comments they made all that is registered in your unconscious which we can go back and see. So these are the things which are controlling you. So you have no freedom, your father does not have freedom, nobody has got freedom. There is no free will at all. But we have the illusion of free will therefore enjoy it. You think you are free, enjoy it. But the truth is you are not free. But You can’t do anything about it. That’s all there is to life. But if you understand it, you will get some freedom and it is possible to change some things. That is we can change the script. Of course it must be done in a process. But otherwise we are controlled by this program. So, but if you realize we have been controlled, there is no choice because you know you have been controlled. Where there is no choice, Surrender. Where there is surrender what do you have? You have freedom. If you truly realise there is no free will there is total freedom, it’s a paradox, opposite.
If you think you have a free will then you think, O.K I should do this, I should do that, you are confused. Suppose you go to a supermarket and you find number of soaps there, you are confused which soap to buy. All the things you have seen on the television, its going on pulling you this way, that way that way. Therefore there is no freedom at all for you, it’s a struggle. But suppose you have seen only one soap and that soap alone is there, is there any problem? So this is the problem with people. Don’t forget this-
“Where there is choice, there is no freedom”
“Where there is no choice there is freedom”
And no choice means you realize there is no free will. Just flowing, life is. You did not choose where you are born. You did not choose your job as you imagine. The program made you do all those things. If you realize this you are a free person, you are liberated, you are a muktha.
What is this World Changing Phenomenon that is helping people of all faiths and paths move into higher states of consciousness?
There is an amazing world changing Phenomena that is occurring to humanity at this time. Over a hundred million people across the planet are experiencing this Divine Phenomenon known as Deeksha which starts a profound process of spiritual awakening in a person.
Oneness University is the birth place of this Divine Phenomenon that is helping millions of people move into higher states of consciousness.
Oneness offers courses and programs throughout the world to help people from all paths, faiths, and walks of life to grow into the natural state a human being is built to be in, a state that is one with all that is.
Oneness exists to set humanity totally and unconditionally free…
The Oneness Blessing is a non-denominational experience that awakens our connection with the oneness in everything, allowing each of us to deepen our relationship with those we love, with ourselves, with strangers and with our creator. The Oneness Blessing is also found to help in the healing of the body and in the discharge of repetitive emotional patterns, resulting in greater ease and comfort with oneself. In relationships it enables a greater sensitivity and connectedness with the other, freeing you from the limitations of your judgments and conditioning.Success and prosperity begins with consciousness – a capacity to expand your horizon of thinking and an understanding of the universe around you, the principles governing you.
It has often been said that if you take one step towards God, then God will take a hundred steps towards you. We have so many ways to take a step towards the divine: prayer, meditation, chanting — in fact every kind of spiritual practice in every tradition. The Oneness Blessing is one way that the divine can reach out to mankind; it is a gift, a benediction of grace.Yes. It is not necessary to attend one of the Oneness Courses in order to receive the benefits of the Oneness Blessing. Most adults and children can receive the Oneness Blessing at any time.
Our planet, and all of humanity, is currently undergoing a major evolutionary transformation. This is impacting our environment, our social structures, and our individual and collective consciousness. The co-founders of Oneness, Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma, are here to help with this transformation.
- Opens the doors of consciousness
- Awakens Intelligence
- Enhances memory retention
- Increases ability to learn
- Takes you into alpha
- Creates better hemispheric synchronization
- Brings love to relationships
- Heals hurts
- Increases listening
- Helps experience the other
- Awakens compassion
- Instills affection
- Infuses vitality
- Heals the body by healing the mind
- Improves metabolic activity
- Relaxes the body
- Helps build love and appreciation for the body
- Invokes auspicious energies
- Creates a prosperity consciousness
- Removes blocks that hinder success
- Makes possible a mental frame for abundance
“I felt deep trust, peace and silence in the physical presence of Sri Bhagavan. I have become aware that having concepts and holding onto these concepts itself is creating separation. I see that everything is arising and flowering by itself. I feel deeply connected with nature. Realizing that everything is relationship, I feel more in harmony with my body and I have much gratitude for my body. When conversing with others, I find myself listening to myself, to my own stories. There is space in everything we do, when work is being done, I can remain as a witness and hold a space. When devotees come to the temple and talk about their personal life situations, we can clearly see the cause of their suffering. We ask for Buddha’s grace and pray together.” With so much gratitude, Jeog Kyung, Senior Monk & Abbot, Bonginsa Buddhist Monastery & Temple, Korea
“Oneness brings you back into awareness of your spiritual identity. It gives you value for the self, love for the self, respect for the self and helps you love and value not only the lives of the other people around you, but also nature. It helps you value all forms of life. It doesn’t make you change your faith in any way. That’s not the intent. Rather you learn a lot about the faith of another and you go deeper into your own faith and explore what’s going on in your own understanding. This experience brings greater inner strength.” Sister Jayanti, European Director of the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University and member of the World Council of Religious Leaders
“Oneness strengthened my own spirit of unity, respect and brotherhood.” Dr. Imam Khorisani of the Islamic Society of California
“I am more open now to feel the universe and the things that surround me. The music I play is not my music. It is the universe’s music. It is there. I channel it.” Nahuel Schajris, Two times Grammy Award Winner.
“The Oneness blessing is a powerful catalyst to open to your personal relationship to the Divine – whatever that means for you. The consistent joy and ease it brings to your life is exciting and inspiring.” Mariel Hemmingway- Crisman – Actress.
“We have been privileged to experience the Oneness Blessings and teachings of ‘Oneness’, which have enhanced our understanding of what it is to be united with all. We have always been on a spiritual path and the Oneness Blessings and teachings have heightened that experience. We are truly grateful” Hugh Jackman & Deborah-Lee Jackman, Actors “Oneness has given me a new awareness of what it is to be human, to see myself & experience love. TheOneness Blessing has been the single most profound and positive life changing event in my life. I now have a deep sense of direction, a sacred connection to the divine that guides my work, my music and my family.”Rick Allen- Musician, ‘Deff Leppard’.
“The course at the Oneness UniverCity under the instruction of Sri Bhagavan and Sri Amma was an unforgettable experience for all our family members. It has given immense benefits to all of us in the form of understanding a better work life balance, handling complex situations and problems with confidence and smile. It is forging good family cohesiveness and relationships and bonds are being further strengthened. We are indeed grateful to Amma and Bhagavan for this opportunity, a great breakthrough for all of us at the Ashram.” G.M. Rao, Chairman, GMR Group
“Oneness gives us life’s ultimate gift, an opportunity for deeper and richer relationships, with those we love, our creator, and even ourselves” Anthony & Sage Robbins
“My Oneness experience has been, and continues to be, the most valuable investment I have ever made in myself. It’s been a pivot point in my life. I am more connected to my higher self. I experience so much more inner joy, compassion, excitement, and patience, which has profoundly strengthened my ability to love and connect with others.” Manisha Koirala, Bollywood Actor
“It is about improving relationships. That is the core message of Oneness UniverCity.If you want to achieve anything in your life, you need to salvage your relationships, and that is what we have forgotten. Anything is possible if you believe in it and if you are connected with your family.” Shilpa Shetty, Bollywood Actor
Our focus, in Oneness, is to help you awaken to the realization of who we truly are, and support you to begin to truly live your life rather than merely exist as a passive observer, perhaps even feeling the victim, within it.
As Bhagavan says, “The purpose of life is simply to live”—to experience this beautiful reality right now, as it is. You can discover that in fact heaven is here on the Earth right now. Oneness Courses are designed with only this in mind—to help you on this journey.
Oneness Bhakti Yoga are processes that are intended to be (and have been found to be) extremely “to the point” in helping people experience the Oneness with the Divine which creates the breakthroughs in our lives allowing us to shift our perception and experience of life in profoundly loving and joyful ways.
We will be participating in several spiritual practices during the course of the Celebrations on Bhakti Yoga. These types of practices are found in most spiritual traditions. The processes we are sharing in Oneness Bhakti Yoga are presented as they are taught to us, as Oneness Trainers, based in Indian culture. India has been around, intact, as a continuous culture for thousands of years. It has developed very deep spiritual traditions that are recognized as powerful and effective by other cultures around the world. If you have ever heard of yoga, and ayurveda, then you know how recognized and respected Indian spiritual and health practices are, around the world.
Here are some Sanskrit words you’ll hear us using during the course of a OBY weekend:
Bhakti – Devotion to the Divine
Yoga – Union (Oneness)
Bhajan – Devotional Chanting and Singing
Puja – Showing reverence, as in a ceremony
Paduka – Ancient sandals, considered to represent the feet of the Divine
Sri Murthi – Iconic photographs/ images
Ecstatic Dance – (I don’t have a Sanskrit word for this, but do want to address this in this email)
Mauna – Spiritual Silence
And here are a few things I want to say about these terms, in the context of one of our Oneness Bhakti Yoga workshops:
Bhakti Yoga is not one process, it is a category of devotional processes which have been found to be exceptionally effective in supporting people in the experience of awakening/ realization.
Bhajans – we will be using chants and songs that have been chosen because of their devotional nature. We invite you to sing and chant at least loud enough for you to hear. If you feel moved to sing and chant more loudly, go for it! These are the songs of your heart to the Divine.
Puja – we will be performing a puja (reverential ceremony) – please bring some petal-y flowers (we will be using the petals of some of the flowers) and fruits or dried fruits or nuts – these will be a part of the puja.
Padukas & Sri Murthis – spiritual icons used to help us focus our devotion to the Divine.
Ecstatic Dance – I want to say a few words about ecstatic dance. The focus of this practice is to “get out of the mind” & to raise the kundalini (universal life force energy). Dance as is comfortable for your body. Even people who are confined to wheelchairs can dance with their spirit, dance with their imagination, dance with their energy. The invitation, is to please, dance!!
Mauna – In every religion or spiritual practice I have ever learned anything about, there is some kind of spiritual silence that is practiced. So people often can automatically relate to being in spiritual silence; however, in our culture, we are perhaps more used to “a moment of silence.” During these workshops, we are inviting you all to a full day in silence.
Since this type of silence is a little outside of our cultural norm, I just wanted to say a few things about silence (go ahead, laugh – it does seem a bit strange, to need to say a few things about silence!)
In mauna, the focus of being in silence is not just about a verbal quiet; it’s about attending to one’s self, one’s focus; it’s about going within; it’s about releasing the mental chatter, and allowing yourself to simply engage more deeply with your experiences.
When we invite everyone to arrive preparing to be in Mauna, we are asking you to simply be mindful of your focus and intention for the day, and respectful of everyone else’s focus, as well.
We recognize that when you come to our weekend workshop, you may know others who are there, and you may not have seen each other for a while, and may want very much to “catch up.” Our invitation to you is to be mindful of your heart, to greet each other sincerely and lovingly, as you choose – and to observe quiet and stillness as you do this.
We will tell you, during mauna, if you need to speak to express a need, or an important question or inform people of something of great importance, please do speak (quietly if possible) – being verbally “silent” while trying desperately to get people to understand your gestures is not actually in the spirit of mauna.
We invite you to allow this process of mauna to inform you of how aware we truly are of each other, and of what is in our hearts.
While in mauna, if you want to look into someone’s eyes to express silently from your heart, you may do so, but if that person chooses to remain more inward-focused, and avoids eye contact, please respect that, too. The responsibility lies with the person/s in silence as to how deep are they willing to go into the focus they’re holding without any distress over what the people around them are thinking or might be thinking.
Many times the mind goes into overdrive in the silence, and the mental chatter might flare up. Often it is the discomfort that arises with the increasing thoughts that triggers the visceral drive to “do something!” – and that’s when we might start talking. The invitation in those cases is to allow the thoughts, let them go, invoke the Divine, and be with your experience.
The goal of mauna is to quiet and calm the mind. It is from this quiet that clarity and realization are most readily attained.
And, as you can tell from all that has been shared above, in the course of mauna, you may well find yourself using your voice on some occasions, and communicating on amazing levels, without your voice, on other occasions.
And hopefully, you will have a profound communication with yourself/ the Divine, throughout this occasion.
Oneness Bhakti Yoga for Deeksha Givers
Celebration on February 11, 2011
contact Elizabeth for more information!
elizabeth (at) integralreal (dot) com
And Bliss, by Yogini
