Special Sādhanā Initiative for Devotees
In my previous messages, I had invited devotees to participate in my austerities. To facilitate this, each individual should dedicate three sessions of 15 minutes each daily (totaling 45 minutes), integrating them into Trikāla Sandhyā (morning, noon, and evening worship).
Structure of the Practice
1. Upāsanā (Morning Worship)
- After completing daily morning rituals, one should perform one mālā (108 recitations) of the Gāyatrī mantra for personal spiritual upliftment and another mālā for environmental transformation.
- During this time, one should meditate on merging the individual soul with the Supreme Soul.
- This should be visualized like fuel merging with fire, tributaries flowing into the river, a drop dissolving into the ocean, or an insect dissolving into a flame— symbolizing the total surrender of one’s existence to the Supreme Reality.
- One should feel like a flute in the hands of the Divine Musician, or a kite being maneuvered by the Divine Hand— moving only according to Divine Will.
2. Sādhanā (Noon Self-Reflection & Planning)
- Dedicate 15 minutes at noon for self-introspection and structured contemplation.
- Reflect on self-discipline, personal transformation strategies, and how to elevate one’s own character.
- Make clear, practical decisions on what can be done in the present moment to contribute to personal and collective well-being.
- Follow four types of self-restraint (Samyama Tapas):
- Control over the senses (restraining desires)
- Control over material consumption (practicing minimalism)
- Control over speech (avoiding unnecessary or harmful words)
- Control over thoughts (cultivating purity of mind)
- Live a simple life with elevated thoughts, maintaining balance between:
- 8 hours of work,
- 7 hours of sleep,
- 5 hours for other essential tasks, and
- 4 hours dedicated to self-improvement, learning, and service.
3. Ārādhana (Evening or Pre-Sleep Reflection)
- Before going to sleep, review the day’s activities:
- How much time, effort, resources, and knowledge were devoted to the betterment of society?
- If not enough was given, analyze why and plan to overcome obstacles in the future.
- Prioritize the soul over the body.
- Avoid using all available time solely for self-preservation and material gain.
- Align one’s actions with the Dharma of the present Yuga (era) and do not let external influences dictate one’s path.
By practicing Upāsanā (morning meditation), Sādhanā (self-discipline), and Ārādhana (daily reflection), life becomes a sacred confluence of the three divine streams (Triveṇī Sangam).
Fulfilling the Dharma of the Age (Yuga Dharma)
The current Yuga Dharma is “Thought Revolution” (Vichāra Krānti).
To fulfill this, one must:
- Practice charity (both material and intellectual)
- Establish libraries and knowledge centers
- Promote self-study and discourse on wisdom traditions
- Conduct spiritual storytelling sessions on birthdays and social gatherings
- Offer complete dedication to social service through institutions like Śānti Kunj
Union Through Prānāyāma
- Every morning at sunrise, perform 24 cycles of Prāṇāyāma to establish a subtle connection with other enlightened beings and absorb divine inspiration.
- During inhalation, visualize yourself receiving divine guidance and energy.
- During exhalation, feel that greed, attachment, and ego are leaving the body.
- This practice will result in:
- Deeper divine connection
- Inner clarity and Advaita (non-dual) realization
- Spiritual rejuvenation of the entire nervous system
Ongoing Spiritual Commitment During This Yuga Transition
All these practices should be consistently followed as part of my ongoing indirect Sādhanā during this crucial period of Yuga Sandhi (Epochal Transition).