Category: Spirituality
Spirituality 101
Many of us have had – at the very least – some experience with the concept of spirituality. Some of us had very religious upbringings while others of us were left to discover our own way. Because of our histories, some of us have positive experiences with spirituality with fond memories of connection with our higher power. Unfortunately, others of us have negative experiences, associating spirituality with guilt, shame, and rigorous, unattainable standards. The weight can feel heavy, and the idea of having a real relationship with our higher power may feel impossible. Maybe you’ve found a mixture of both positive and negative experiences of spirituality.
“The Ultimate Meaning of Life” Questions Answered – Part II
Can The Existence of God and The Divine Power be Proven Beyond Just faith?
It can be scientifically proven only indirectly, by measuring the outcomes in human beings through clinical studies and trials. For example, MRI scans of the brain can display patterns in Sahaja meditators that are unique and relating to enlargement of certain vital areas of the brain (increased gray matter). Through repeated analysis and demonstration of cause and effect of spiritual meditation and combining it with anecdotal experience of practitioners, it is possible to indirectly prove that the divine power felt by practitioners is real and has unique effects. Yet, the direct scientific proof and measurement of this power is not possible and may never be, because the purpose of the divine power has always been for human beings to achieve higher purpose and pursuits, not to show off its existence for any kind of gain.
“The Ultimate Meaning of Life” Questions Answered – Part I
The purpose of a human being’s life has been questioned since time immemorial. At Sahaja, we’re happy to tell you that we’re crystal clear about the answers to all questions relating to the purpose of our lives. These are answers discovered by practitioners through their own experience and learned from Sahaja philosophy.
Without further ado, here they are.
The Biology of “Awe:” Oxytocin Enhances Spirituality
Oxytocin has long been known to influence what we believe and how we perceive the world. And while spirituality is complex and influenced by many factors, one recent study suggests that oxytocin may actually be part of the way our bodies support spiritual beliefs (Van Cappellen et al., 2016). That is, oxytocin may be one biological factor that can actually enhance our spiritual experiences, which some researchers refer to as “the biology of awe.”
Meditation using the Kundalini Energy
New to the concept of subtle energy, or want to know more? Today, we’re taking a moment to briefly explore the Kundalini energy and how it is actualized in the practice of Sahaja meditation. Kundalini energy meditation has been practiced for thousands of years.