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Sahaja Yoga allows for a seeker's "inner transformation and collective consciousness" to be achieved because "the individual becomes spontaneously integrated with the society and environment and one's actions become harmonious with the whole."
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The cult/sect clarification above was written by Professor Hadden.
Sahaja Yoga as a group prides itself on the fact that the knowledge of Self Realization is readily available to all people if they choose to learn and practice the meditation techniques so that he or she would be aware of his/her spiritual evolution as a human. Approximately 100,000 people are claimed to have developed "Spontaneous en-masse Self Realization" as a result of Sahaja Yoga, and thus are loosely associated with the movement. The movement actually claims to have approximately 20,000 members scattered worldwide, with about half residing in India.
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi developed the concept of Sahaja Yoga to explain how the growth of the human consciousness takes place effortlessly in order to advance human evolution.
The fundamentals of Sahaja Yoga date back to ancient times. However, because Self Realization was so difficult to achieve during those times, its practices were only shared with a few people.
The true beginning of Sahaja Yoga was on May 5, 1970 when Shri Mataji opened the "primordial Sahasrara -- the seventh center that is the integration and pinnacle of our spiritual evolution" on the beach of Nargol, because she was displeased with the lies told by supposed "New Age gurus."
Although the development of the beliefs of the Sahaja Yogis occurred primarily in India, the Divine words of Shri Mataji spread to Europe when her husband was appointed as the Secretary General of the UN Maritime Organization and the couple relocated to London. Again, Shri Mataji began small, helping seven Western seekers to Self Realize according to Sahaja Yoga meditation.
In 1972, Shri Mataji saw it as her duty to introduce Sahaja Yoga to North America in order to "save her American children from the clutches of the false gurus who had descended upon that country and were looting people in the name of spirituality." Shri Mataji sold many of her own ble possessions in order to make the trip to America by sailboat. The movement did not catch on in America as she had hoped, however the seed was planted for the growth of Sahaja Yoga in the years to come.
Sahaja Yoga was also a popular alternative to established religious movements in Russia in 1989 after Communism was abolished. People who had been under the control of the government long found a purpose in the Self Realization teachings of Shri Mataji because they were restricted in such thinking for so long.
Today Sahaja Yoga has significant representation in over 85 countries of the world,
There has also been controversy about the actual historical beginning of the group. In April of 1970, Shri Mataji attended a meditation camp led by a guru named Jeevan Jagruti Kendra. This man discussed the original ideas of "the chakras, Kundalini and shakipat (the transmission of shakti or spiritual grace from guru to disciple to bring about the spontaneous awakening of the Kundalini,"
On May 2, 1970, there are reports that Shri Mataji was traveling three hundred miles from Nargol to Bombay. This would mean that one or two days later Shri Mataji would have had to make the three hundred mile trip back to Nargol to "start Sahaja Yoga." Although this is possible, according to some skeptics it is not probable that Shri Mataji was actually at this different meditation camp led by a man named Bhagwan Shri Rajneesh. Whether Shri Mataji was present or not, Sahaja Yoga began in May of 1970 under her direction.
Due to her work perfecting the concept of Sahaja Yoga and spreading it across the globe, Shri Mataji has earned many "international awards, she has been the recipient of the United Nations Peace Prize for four consecutive years and has been nominated for the Nobel Prize for Peace three times." Sahaja Yoga is catching on as a legitimate way to self-actualize.
The accepted beliefs of Sahaja Yoga members vary from member to member. According to
Sahaja Yoga is knowledge of Self Realization that is available to everyone through the leadership of Shri Mataji. For one to attain Self Realization, it is important to use Sahaja Yoga meditation in order to have the knowledge of the roots within oneself and become one's own spiritual guide through life.
Meditation is a central aspect to Self Realization. Sahaja Yoga is original in that it "opens a new dimension to human awareness our awareness gains a new dimension where absolute truth can be felt tangibly -- on our central nervous system"
Spiritual development begins before birth and proceeds until after Self Realization. At two to three months gestational age "rays of consciousness emitted through the pervading power of Divine Love, pass through the brain to enlighten it."
The human body is broken down into three channels, also known as nadis, according to the principles of the flow of energy throughout the body.
The body contains seven chakras, which are the centers of energy in the human body, and, in coordination with the nadis, watch over the intellectual, emotional, physical and spiritual being of a person. The chakras are "intact within us, and even though they might not always be manifest [when the Kundalini is awakened], they can never be destroyed." see Kundalini (The Kundalini will be described in more detail later in the beliefs section.) When out of balance with the rest of the being, one or more chakras can become drained of energy and lead to the diseases, which afflict the human being. When self realization due to the passage through these seven levels of energy occurs, the believer will attain a new level of understanding and consciousness.
The first chakra is located beneath the sacrum bone of the lower back. It is known as the Mooladhara Chakra (or Muladhara Chakra). This center represents innocence, purity, childlike bliss and simplicity. The Mooladhara Chakra is what is responsible for one's pure joy when the Kundalini rises in one's body. The Mooladhara Chakra is a constant in one's body, and thus can never be destroyed.
The second chakra is located in the center of the lower abdomen and is called the Swadishthan Chakra. This center represents pure attention, pure knowledge and inner creativity. The Swadishthan chakra allows us to experience all the beauty that surrounds us according only to direct perceptions of reality.
The third chakra is located in the upper abdomen and is called the Nabhi Chakra. This center on the left side of the body is what can relieve tension, while on the right side of the body it oversees the liver. In general the Nabhi gives us our senses of gratification and generosity. When manifested by the Kundalini, the Nabhi allows human lives to balance while allowing the sense of morality and spiritual ascent.
Encircling the second and third chakras, there is a Void, which represents the capacity for mastery that is within us, but not yet tapped into because our Kundalini has not yet risen and given the body the power to be its own master. Once the Kundalini has risen we are able to become our own master because we are able to lose everything that binds us including bad habits and laziness.
The fourth chakra, located in the heart, is known as the Heart Chakra or the Anahat Chakra. This center of energy is true human Self and Spirit, which houses human security and confidence and acts as a witness to all of our actions as human beings. Once the heart has manifested itself through Self Realization at the Anahat Chakra, self-doubt and fear diminishes while compassion, love, and responsibility for oneself and others blossoms.
The fifth chakra is located in the center of the neck and is called the Vishuddhi Chakra. This center is represents human tact and interaction with other people. When the Vishuddhi Chakra is manifest, a person feels oneness and a connection with others as a part of one whole mission because the feelings of jealousy and superiority/inferiority are eliminated.
The sixth chakra is located beneath the eyes in the head and is called the Agnya Chakra. This chakra represents compassion and forgiveness of others, which allows us to let go of negative feelings to allow us to put that energy into ascertaining the power of the Spirit. The Agnya Chakra also acts as a way to initiate our consciousness in its path to ascend to its final destination.
The final chakra is located at the top of the head and is called the Sahasrara Chakra. This center is the conclusive perception of Self-Realization on our Central Nervous System. It is a combination of all the qualities of the six other chakras, which culminates as the final step in the progress of human awareness. (All chakra information is from
According to the official Sahaja Yoga web site posted by Shri Mataji herself, Kundalini is defined as "the power of pure desire within us, a motherly and soothing spiritual energy which lies dormant at the base of the spine in the sacrum bone."
The "manifestation of the Kundalini" is known as vibration. The term vibration is a translation of the Sanskrit term Chaitanya. According to Shri Mataji's words, "Chaitanya (vibrations) is the integrated force of your physiological, mental, emotional and religious Selves."
The physical feelings associated with the "awakening of the Kundalini" are all achieved through a meditative state. After the vital energy travels through the Sahasrara Chakra, the "awakening of the Kundalini" is perceived as a cool breeze on the palms of the hands and on the top of the head. The seeker will eventually become mindful of a meditative silence that is called "thoughtless awareness," which lets the seeker know he has achieved self-realization.
The rites and rituals associated with the practice of Sahaja Yoga are numerous. The multitude of these beliefs all drive a faithful Sahaja Yogi toward his or her own concept of Self Realization. A key element to Kundalini awakening is looking at Shri Mataji's picture during meditation phases for relaxation. This means that Mataji's presence is necessary for true Self Realization. In the Sahaja Yoga "experience," Mataji's "physical presence as well as her photographs, video and audio tapes emit these vibrations (manifestation of the Kundalini) which [one's] own spiritual energy recognizes and invites it to be awakened within [oneself]."
It mustn't touch the ground, it must be handled with a reverent attitude, it should be nicely framed. Silver frames are good. It should be place on an altar. To worship the photograph, first the glass must be washed with rosewater. Then a red paste is mixed. With this red past, a dot is placed on Mataji's forehead (on the glass). Then swastikas are drawn on the hands and feet, and the devotee prostrates him/herself on the floor in front of the photograph. Fresh flowers may be offered, and some kind of sweetmeat. Prayers are said to Mataji herself in the form of different deities, and a candle is used to describe a horseshoe pattern around the picture seven times.52
A common S.Y. ritual is the Bundhan. The reason for the Bundhan is to shelter oneself from negativity that can interfere with one's own aura. During this practice, a person puts his or her left hand straight out palm up and directed toward Mataji's picture, while the right hand brushes from the left side of the body, over the head, and then to the right side of the body seven times over the head and back. Bundhans can be given to oneself, to other people, or to inanimate objects similar to a blessing of food.
A belief of Sahaja Yogis is of the Bhoots. Bhoots is what Bundhan is trying to prevent, as Bhoots is when a sanskrit (also known as a dead spirit) enters the body and drains a person of their energy and causes pain in that persons chakras. Bhoots can be responsible for one's bad dreams, chronic diseases, or other physical ailments.
An ailment of S.Y. is called a catch. A catch is when the natural function of the chakras are impeded by bruises, which are the root of controversy in a person's life. If left untreated, a catch can be problematic in that it can slow or stop the Kundalini from passing to higher levels in the body. Treatments of particular ailments can be cured by many different methods. One method is by cutting off the stem of a lemon and placing it against the impeded chakra. Another method is by soaking one's feet in a basin of salt water. Sahaja Yogis believe that negativity escapes the body through the feet, therefore, by soaking in this particular solution a Sahaja Yogi is taking responsibility for his or her own vibration and negativity.
Shoebeating is another recommended aspect of practicing Sahaja Yoga. Shoebeating is done for the purpose of lowering a person's ego. Shoebeating entails writing one's own name with the right index finger onto the ground, circling it seven times, holding one's left shoe in the right hand, and beating the ground with the heel of the shoe either 21 or 108 times. This practice uses the Mooladhara Chakra, which is reproduced in our feet, as the means to remove obstacles from spiritual development.
After one becomes self realized, maintenance of this state is key to living a fulfilled life. The main way that Sahaja Yogis maintain this state is by their concept of medical knowledge. This medical knowlege has been proven effective according to Sahaja Yoga members, and is even used in some hospitals in India to promote healing. These factors which promote and maintain self realized (also known as self actualized) people are:
The benefits of practicing these meditation activities has proven effective in studies in India. According to experiments printed in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, practicing Sahaja Yoga "may be responsible for clinical improvements in seizure control, EEG changes, and stress management in Epilepsy patients."
Shri Mataji is the "mother" of the group. Her followers believe Shri Mataji to be the essence of patience, love and compassion. Sahaja yoga claims to be a program that is free of charge, which proves that Mataji wishes for the well-being and self realization for everyone who wishes her aid.
Recently in the United States, the practice of Sahaja Yoga has undergone fierce criticism about some of its traditions and practices. There are an extensive number of web sites from former Sahaja Yoga members or family members of Sahaja Yogis describing their dissatisfaction with the group. Many Americans are upset with Shri Mataji for comments like "Americans are not the right people to dominate the world, because they are very immature and very sex-oriented. We have to have another higher house for the U.N." This quote appears in her book Meta Modern Era and is followed by her solution that "people need to become mature, and this maturity will only come if they take to Sahaja Yoga and not to some sort of evangelists or false gurus."
The following paragraph outlines how Sahaja Yoga can be distinguished as a cult according to the public perception of cults. These fourteen characteristics of the group are common complaints from people who have chosen to distance themselves from the group.
Sahaja Yoga is a cult for the following 14 reasons according to Dr. Michael Langone, editor of Cultic Studies Journal. (Although the word "cult" used here is not consistent with the definition presented in the cult or sect section of this page, it is important to present these negative aspects of the group.)
Although many former Sahaja Yogis will claim that all practices of the group are controversial, there are a few particular practices that a majority of people find particularly difficult to accept when looking at the group. The main belief is that Mataji is God incarnate. Based on this claim, Mataji believes herself to have many disputable powers. One of these is that she is always right and that she knows everything from the past and present, and will know everything that will occur in the future. Mataji also claims every word she speaks to be the only true word of God and that everything she does, even negative things, is done out of benevolence and is what God wishes to express. Another claim that Mataji makes is that not believing that she is God is the reason that terrible things occur in life. Finally, any part of Matji's body is to be worshipped and therefore anything she touches becomes holy. This includes things she lays her eyes on, meaning that her glance can bless or curse anyone.
There is great controversy about marriage and children in the Sahaja Yoga group. Marriages are arranged in Sahaja Yoga according to whom Shri Matji believes to be one's soul mate. The present reality is that National Sahaja Yoga leaders match couples because Shri Mataji is too busy to do it herself. These marriages occur in mass ceremonies where people agree to put "Mataji and the Sahaja Yoga Collective ... before all else [including] your husband... your wife... your children." Children that a couple will have technically become the property of Shri Mataji herself. It is common practice to send children out of the home at two to three years old. Becoming too attached to any member of one's own family is frowned upon and often punished. If a mother is too attatched to her children, her husband is told to scold her, shout at her and even "beat her nicely" if it is necessary. Women who are not quality wives according to Mataji can be punished by not being able to see their children or by being completely thrown out of Sahaja Yoga. Couples that fall too much in love with each other according to Mataji's standards have been known to be ordered to divorce from each other. Shri Mataji does not allow "romantic feelings," and so whether one likes or dislikes the person he/she has been assigned to marry, one must deny his/her true emotions.
Another aspect of controversy for Sahaja Yoga is the means by which they gain new members. Opposers claim that Sahaja Yogis expose people to the practices in a gradual way and withold information during this exposure. Those against Sahaja Yoga believe this to be dishonest. One instance of this dishonesty is when Simon M. attempted to hand out pamphlets presenting views contrary to Sahaja Yoga beliefs. The result ended up in police intervention. The main complaint against the group is that they are not honest in admitting that they are a religion. Because of their practices and what some people believe to be lofty ideas, people opposed to the practice would like to see Shri Mataji admit that she is the head of a religious group.
Loyalty to the group is another major issue with which skeptics views differ from Sahaja Yogis'. The idea of "absolute loyalty" to any one group is a common source of controversy in modern society. According to the Freedom of Mind web site, opposers of Sahaja Yoga claim "freedom of members in the face of their psychological dependency & fear." This absolute loyatly is a type of forced belief on members of Sahaja Yoga. Freedom of mind says that it is incorrect for the leaders of Sahaja Yoga to put "people in situations where they feel effects, then defin[e] for them the meaning of those so that they become attached to the group." Many people are concerned with these concepts that deal with loyalty to Sahaja Yoga.
Money is another issue that is controversial to people who study Sahaja Yoga. Shri Mataji claims that Sahaja Yoga is a meditation that is available to everyone in the world, free of charge. However, those who oppose Sahaja Yoga say that one must pay for his/her own self realization in indirect ways. These indirect payments come in the form of presents to Shri Mataji and trips to see Mataji. Shri Mataji has recently become a millionaire because during her public events, she encourages her followers to present her with gifts that cost thousands of dollars (i.e. a 5000 dollar crown and a 10,000 dollar crystal swan).
Although there are several controversies listed here, there are many more that disgruntled members hold against The Sahaja Yoga Community and Shri Mataji herself.
Spirit Web: Sahaja Yoga
This site portrays a simple and objective explanation of Sahaja Yoga. This explanation ranges from the group's origins to descriptions of its classification as a religion, to a simple explanation of the concepts associated with the group. This web site explains how as a "Unique Discovery," Sahaja Yoga allows a believer to be exposed to "divine power."
http://www.spiritweb.org/Spirit/sahaja-yoga.html
Sahaja Yoga
This web site provides a succinct overview of the doctrines, history, symbols and number of adherents to Sahaja Yoga. This website is a very brief summary about the basics of Sahaja Yoga.
http://www.philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/hindu/devot/sahaja.html
Sahaja Yoga
This Sahaja Yoga web site offers short facts and information about the beliefs and practices of the Sahaja Yogis to serve as a basic introduction to Sahaja Yoga. In particular, it is a web site to promote the practice of Sahaja Yoga in the tri-state area of the United States.
http://home.sprintmail.com/~sahajabhakta/nysahajayoga/intro_01_text.html
Transformation in Sahaja Yoga
A very small web site that addresses one of the major goals of Sahaja Yoga called Transformation. This site describes what transformation is and how the transformation to become Self-Realized occurs.
http://sahajbangalore.tripod.com/trans.html
Sahaja Yoga: Week One
This web site provides general information about the benefits of meditation through yoga practices in general, and further gives a general overview of Shri Mataji's work with Sahaja Yoga. This site also provides visuals and explanations of how to raise the Kundalini to aid seekers in their specific meditation path.
http://healingrays.com/yoga.htm
Sahaja Yoga - Union With the Supreme
This article written by Chandra R. Talware presents a positive overview of Sahaja Yoga. It focuses on self-realization and the importance of meditation in order to maintain self-realization.
http://www.angelfire.com/me/sahajayoga/NEW1.html
Sahaja Yoga
This small site provides a brief overview of Sahaja Yoga, how one Self-Realizes, and the difference between Sahaja Yoga and other forms of yoga.
http://yoga.zeenext.com/articles/sahaja.html
Sahaja Yoga
This short site describes the significance of the Kundalini in the Universal power of Sahaja Yoga. It also provides a large picture of Her Holiness Shri Mataji.
http://www.chat.ru/~dorosins/english.html
Discover the Peace Within
A short description of Sahaja Yoga that includes the physical aspects of raising the Kundalini and how meditation leads to the concept of thoughtless awareness.
http://www.citymaster.net/sahajayoga/index.htm
SahajaYoga - in Day to Day Life
This site briefly describes the chakras (centers of energy) that are present in the human body and the benefits of practicing Sahaja Yoga.
http://www.citymaster.net/sahajayoga/sahaj_yoga_chakras.htm
Sahaja Yoga Meditation
This site describes the administrative aspects of Sahaja Yoga. It provides links to other sources that would interest a person looking into the practices of the Sahaja Yogis.
http://www.pacific-mall.com/society/religion_and_spirituality/yoga/sahaja_yoga_meditation/index.htm
Sahaja Yoga's Historical Background
Sahaja Yoga's Historical Background provides an alternative hypothesis to how Shri Mataji developed the beliefs and motivations of Sahaja Yoga. This historical view is contrary to the historical evolution of Sahaja Yoga described by Shri Mataji herself. This web site gives the reader a view of Shri Mataji that disputes her position as a self proclaimed diety.
http://members.tripod.com/toutsursahajayoga/origins.htm
Sahaja Yoga Facts
This site provides an extensive description of the major beliefs and practices in Sahaja Yoga. It was created by ex-Sahaja Yoga members whose main concerns are to warn current members of the dangers of being involved in Sahaja Yoga. They voice their concerns based on their experiences with Shri Mataji.
http://mitglied.tripod.de/Sahaja_Yoga_Facts/index.htm
Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi's Sahaja Yoga Second Coming? Or Mother of all Cults?
This article presents extensive evidences of inconsistencies in the teaching of Shri Mataji. The article uses numerous outside sources and direct quotations from Shri Mataji's Meta Modern Era to disprove her theory of Self-Realization. This extensive article opens up and addresses these inconsistencies by using Shri Mataji's teachings and actions.
http://www.freedomofmind.com/groups/sahaja/second.htm
Sri Mataji's Sahaja Yoga
Sri Mataji's Sahaja Yoga site describes the inconsistencies of Sahaja Yoga according to an ex-member, Simon M. He provides an overview of the Sahaja Yoga practices that he feels are negative, and thus he attempts to persuade the reader to refrain from joining the movement.
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/gthursby/rel/india/sycritic.htm
Sahaja Yogis Threaten Violence
A written example from former Sahaja Yoga member Simon that describes his negative experiences with Sahaja Yoga members as he protested a local Sahaja Yoga meeting. This site is one example of a disgruntled member reacting to how Sahaja Yoga continues to recruit.
http://www.freedomofmind.com/groups/sahaja/simon.htm
Mataji Nirmala Devi & her Kundalini Awakening
This account is an article written by B. Premanand, which refutes the concept of the Kundalini awakening, a central belief of Sahaja Yoga. This article also disputes other Sahaja Yoga beliefs including their disregard of the relevence of science.
http://www.indian-skeptic.de/html/is_v03/3-2-16.htm
Is Sahaja Yoga Good or Bad?
A web site written by a sister who is looking for answers on why her Sahaja Yogi brother committed suicide. This site provides many links to other significant Sahaja Yoga web pages.
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Atrium/7246/index.html
Created by Tamara L. Clark
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Fall Term, 2000
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