Tuesday, December 22, 2015

HEARTFULNESS: A Radical Transformation of the SAHAJ MARG Image?

Translation of an article: "Heartfulness, Une Transformation Radicale de l'Image du Sahaj Marg",  by Élodie, on her blog in Europe: Pour Que Vive Le Sahaj Marg.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, One and All ...!


December 20th, 2015

HEARTFULNESS, a Radical Transformation of the SAHAJ MARG Image? 

From Spiritual seekers to consumers of well-being

Today is the anniversary of the death of Chari. One year - how time flies. Yet the current SRCM (Shri Ram Chandra Mission)  already looks very little like what it was just a year ago. It's as if an eternity had passed since his death. Has anyone even taken the time to think about it?


The Sahaj Marg of Babuji and Chari was a method for spiritual fusion with the divine. The Heartfulness Meditation of Patel is about an experience of well-being.


Sahaj Marg was (allegedly?) a unique method, relatively esoteric, reserved for a small elite club of spiritual seekers, after a short journey of initiation, and whose objective was ambitious and universal. Heartfuness is a personal development technique as there are so many in the "well-being market", an individual's target, immediate and practical.


In less than a year, they have gone from an esoteric sect to an individual "well-being market". But does it produce the same type of following?  The "abhyasis" (seeker?)  of SRCM were fanatical followers; Heartfulness targets the consumers of "well-being".





Below are illustrations with some testimonials / recent articles on the "need for spirituality" and the "benefits of meditation," all from followers of Sahaj Marg meditation, aka : Heartfuness:


Benefits of Heartfulness (Sahaj Marg Meditation offered by Shri Ram Chandra Mission)
 

Internal skills development such as clarity of mind, self-confidence, empathy, awareness and focus are just a few of the benefits of Heartfulness relaxation and meditation. Our unique cleaning technique helps in liberating oneself from those hard to get rid of habits and tendencies. We also experience higher energy in our activities and a great sense of purpose and fulfillment. In a nutshell, it strengthens our strengths, weakens our weaknesses and makes us more holistic.
 


Full-time Mom, Part-time Human
 

10 Benefits of Spiritual Meditation for Mothers
Provides the much needed peace of mind
Makes you a compassionate being.
Reminds you of your real purpose in life
Increases self-confidence
Keeps you focused on the present moment.
Helps you to synchronize different aspects of life – smoothly.
Gives a fresh and positive attitude towards life
Helps you deal with your anger
Helps develop a better understanding of others – especially your children.
Disciplines you.

 

The Need for Spirituality
 

Effective relaxation technique for children
In today's world, children undergo lot of stress. There is immense pressure to perform well. Fortunately there is one technique that not only helps them to relax but also improves their ability to concentrate. Their performance improves naturally.
This relaxation technique has worked wonders for my son (…). I am sure it will have the same results on your children.

 

5 Impediments to Spiritual Growth
 

1. Mindless spiritual practice
2. Desires
3. Attachments
4. Not listening to your heart
5. Lack of decision making

 

How I Lost 50 Pounds in 3 Months While Meditating in Sahaj Marg
 

Start meditating
Cut your current food intake in half
Avoid all sweets, unhealthy fats, and processed items
DON'T Calorie Count!
Eat when you are hungry
Cut your red meat/meat intake
 

Conclusion
 

After losing 50 pounds, I haven't felt better in a long time. I love how I look, and more importantly, how I feel.
I'm happy to say that after my 50-pound weight loss, I am in a normal cholesterol range, out of risk of diabetes, in a healthy weight range, along with being on no medication!

 
3 Days Without My Phone With My Guru Kamlesh Patel, And This Is What I Learned
 

1. Phone withdrawal symptoms are real
2. My surroundings became noticeable
3. My relationships grew deeper
4. As a society, we are moving away from the beauty of silence and calling it "awkward silence"
5. Everyone doesn't "need" an answer now
6. Should spaces that are meant to connect, encourage cell phones?
 

Conclusion
 

My three days was a struggle, but something that I think everyone in the professional world should experience. Not only to feel grateful for the power that technology has on all of us, but to appreciate the importance of being present.
 

For many of us, doing even three days may seem impossible. I challenge you to take a step back and analyze your priorities and what you value in your life. Start with letting go of your phone for ½ a day, or even having designated places in your home that should be focused on connecting on a human level, versus connecting on the web.

 
The search for the Divine has given way to stress management and personal well-being.  Some cited here include: developing skills, clarity of mind, confidence, empathy, inner peace, concentration, anger management, relaxation techniques, performer, (her) role as mother, calming a child, slimming diet or whether to switch between phones.

The revolution is underway. Heartfulness has very little to do with Sahaj Marg and the Shri Ram Chandra Mission. We went from the spiritual quest to a consumerist utilitarianism.

But beware, behind it remains present the historical heritage of this sectarian movement, its masters and its fanatical followers. Do not get caught in their nets with impunityMasked, they are more dangerous than ever.


Élodie 

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15 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have been in Sahaj Marg for more than five years and I find it true to its main objectives of individual spiritual growth and spreading spirituality and

You are spending awful lot of time, just trying disparage a good system. All you are doing is to confuse, cause doubts in the minds of people. This will neither help you or them. Rather, if you believe that those who sow good deeds reap good things back, and vice versa, I say you are going to reap a lot of bad things for your unthoughtful actions.

4d-Don said...

Hi Anonymous...

We will reap the rewards showered on those who warn others of the dangers of SPIRITUALISM (the game of those (Mediums?) who falsely claim to receive messages from the spirit of the dead) ...

Spiritualism is a SCAM ... it is not the same as spirituality ... Do your research. Spiritualism has been challenged and debunked over the centuries by many and we are simply the new wave ... We are the new "journalists", the true "fifth estate".

BE in ONE (THE ONE-ness of ALL) ... That is true Spirituality...

To divide the world into sects or gangs with claims of "uniqueness", "efficacity", etc... or anecdotes about the success of a few businessmen to climb to the top (preceptors, prefects), of this sectarian ladder, and who then begin to manipulate the poor who sadly depend on others (an "indigo" or an elite??) for their "salvation", is not "spirituality" ... That is what Sahaj Marg has become.... Changing the name to Natural Path Meditation or Heartfulness will not fool the true seekers.

Get real... to threaten "bad luck" or suffering (hell??) on we who attempt to free others, is very "religious" and is not very "spiritual" either... It may be "spiritualist".

Find something to do with your time which helps your fellow HUMAN, not simply your "cult" or your "sect". Give your money to the poor, not to the wealthy.

Have a good year and a good and productive life ... Try to see the good in Life ... and maybe then you will see those of us who gather with ALL Humans, in ONE-ness, to speak out freely in our efforts to protect all of our neighbours about the dangers of SPIRITUALISM ...

Do not be those who gather in "sects" or in gangs and bad-mouth others who warn others of the dangers of the divisions created by gangs, religions or sects ...

Sahaj Marg is divided from within... The sect of Chari is not united with the family of Babuji... Sahaj Marg is a House Divided...
It will not UNITE... It continues to DIVIDE with the intention of "conquering"...

Nature wants "diversity"... not divisions among "groups". That is the realm of the businessmen and the imperialists ...

Be Grateful we are there!! WE are part of Nature... and we are FREE!


Don ...

Anonymous said...

Hi Don!

Happy New Year!

You are so right! Thanks for being consistent!

No matter what they call it, it's the same rotten organization.

I was kinda creeped out by the newsletter. They seem to be posing as mainstream, using the term mindfulness and throwing in famous writings. Let's be sure to mention, this person is a Dr., MD. (Which really doesn't mean anything.)

They have always attracted and exploited doctors, psychologists, Scientists, etc., etc. highly educated people fall prey to cults and mind control. A degree doesn't inoculate one from being suckered into something that is B.S. A degree DOES give the organization another avenue for them to exploit. Here in my area, the doctor in the group, is the one who recruits the new people, her patients. That's where they get their "fresh meat."

In the words of the preceptor here, "More people is more trouble." I agree with that! Especially when you have a group of people who are so unbalanced.

What happened to, "master said," and "master's grace," and all the talk about "His work?" Their new tactics won't make any difference. It's still the same unhealthy group of people, Playing the same games they have played for years. Only now, it's not just the old man hiding behind the curtain, its everyone except the newbies!

Vegetarians, ha! New people is fresh meat for their feeding frenzy.

If you look at their newsletters, it's still a tiny group of the same old people.

IMO that Patel guy, with his corporate tactics - quadruple the GREED of Parthasari!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Nothing worse than posers.

-- Free Bitch Baby


4d-Don said...

High Free Bitch Baby...

Happy New Year and thanks for your comments...

You seem to have this group (and their modus operandi) figured out... Good for you...

Bye for now...

Don...

Michael said...

5 Impediments to Spirituality:

1. Mindlessness - Believing things on faith that you have not directly experienced to be true.

2. Spiritual materialism - Believing that you are spiritually inadequate and must sacrifice the life you miraculously have to achieve an elusive "Goal" that you believe you don't have.

3. Attachment to futile spiritual practices - Thinking that you are separate from creator/spirit and practicing belief systems and practices that reinforce separateness to divine/spirit/creator.

4. Denial of divine within - Failing to see the miracle of ones every heart beat and breath.

5. Avoiding one's personal spiritual journey - Deciding to walk the garden path of dogma and doctrine rather than embarking on one's personal spirit journey.

Anonymous said...

hi don
i am just curious, is really there is something true in spirituality and spiritual practice? is there is a god to be realized? is this is the purpose of life?
rajesh

4d-Don said...

Hi Rajesh...

Yes, there is something true in "SPIRITUALITY" ... but Spirituality and "spiritualism" (communication with "spirits" of the dead), are not the same thing.

Spiritualism (or "spiritism" in Europe) is a SCAM... There is no such thing ... It was somewhat more popular in Europe and North American in the 19th and early 20th century and has been debunked over and over as a SCAM ...

There is no "official" spiritual practice ... Spiritual Practices are the inventions of those who would profit on the gullibility of the neophytes and the naive ... They are useless.

Praying to win the lottery or the prize or the "game" will not really give anyone an advantage or anything but a false hope ... Odds are that someone will win and the odds are that the winner will have prayed but the prayer will not be the cause of the win... winning is random ... or it should be. For all the pray-ers who win, there will be many more who prayed and have not won.

There is a ONE-ness or a UNITY to be realized and IT is a CREATIVE process... it is not a PERSON or a THING but IT is SPIRIT (not spirits which are many but ONE SPIRIT ... SPIRIT is ONE-ness.

Go in peace and be AT-ONE with ALL ...

YOU also are ONE with ALL, in your core but our materiality or our divisiveness, the illusuory world often over-rides our realization of ONE-ness and we (most?) dwell in its divisiveness ... But it is an illusion or it is "TEMPORAL", and will pass at some point in TIME ... But the ONE-ness will remain ...

But, don't pray to ONE-ness, it is as useless as praying to our divisiveness or our duality ...

ONE-ness is not a PERSON ... ONE-ness is not DUAL...

BE at ONE or BE IN ONE-ness!!

Don....

Anonymous said...

Hi 4d-Don or whoever you are (or let's call you my friend),

I am Anonymous and have no name like as you :P

I have been seeing your posts about SRCM or I should say anti-SRCM. You keep talking about difference between Spirituality and Spiritualism. I didn't know that until I saw your posts. Thanks for that. But I will tell very frankly that SRCM/Sahaj Marg is Spirituality. What you say BE IN ONE...Thats what Sahaj Marg is. I have started and stopped meditation many times and I have tried many ways to do it too. Even Sahaj Marg I tried and stopped. But the FINAL REALIZATION is that Sahaj Marg is THE PATH. Natural Path. I am not talking about talking to spirits or souls. But don't you know that communication between different worlds have always been there ? Just by talking through voice is one way. How about communication over long distances ? There is a channel to do it. The frequencies if tuned you can communicate. Also principles of Radio Frequencies and others. I am not getting much into it but THIS IS SCIENCE, MY BROTHER !!! When the scientists will prove all this then only you will understand ? BE OPEN...YOU SAID TO BE OPEN...SO YOU SHOULD ALSO BE OPEN TO DIFFERENT POSSIBILITIES...A MAN'S PROGRESS IS TILL INFINITY...

I am not trying to demean you or any of your posts...You have written what you had to...But I think there is need to go beyond and know your INNER SELF...INNER SELF IS ACTUALLY A PROJECTION OF OUTER WORLD

I am sorry if I said anything which hurt you but I have analysed Sahaj Marg scientifically. I am not boasting that its the best. Even the person who is heading this mission doesn't say all this. May be you should try to fix a meeting with him and talk to him in person about these doubts which you have about this system

I AM YOUR FRIEND AND I WISH THE BEST FOR YOU. I WISH YOU WERE MORE OPEN AND SHOULD HAVE UNDERSTOOD THIS SYSTEM IN SCIENTIFIC WAY AS I DID.

ALL THE BEST. TAKE CARE FRIEND. :)

4d-Don said...

Hi Anonymous...

You, being a disciple, and having "scientifically" checked Sahaj Marg out, probably know of the "Anonymous French Lady Medium" who claims to channel Ram Chandra of Shahjahanpur (Babuji), the original creator of Sahaj Marg and many others including Chari's mother, his wife, Lalaji and other "elevated souls", and even some "beings of light" (no names given for these "entities"); am I right??

You probably also know that this "Channeling" is put on line and sold as "Whispers from the Brighter World" by this "Shri Ram Chandra Mission" .... Am I right??

So far, this is called: SPIRITUALISM, or SPIRITISM not Spirituality!!

You seem to claim that there is a "frequency" that one can use to access the "other world". A frequency means a "number" ...

What is the number of the frequency you used "scientifically" to access these souls from the "Brighter world"??

As you will soon realize, there is no such "frequency" that I know of ... Please make your research public and let us verify this "contact number " with "beings of light" ... That simply means a "number" (like a phone number) ... Not simply "words".

This "spiritualism" is a SCAM and until Sahaj Marg is proven to not be SPIRITUALISM, I will continue to call it what it is .... To pray does not make one "spiritual"... That is called "religion".

You can follow any charlatans you wish, but I also have the right to disagree with any of their claims and/or to demand PROOF ... or EVIDENCE... (i.e. numbers ... if you have them )... not simply words.


The only numbers I see in Sahaj Marg are "dollars" or "rupees" ... no frequencies! And that usually means a SCAM!! Of course, they always want to increase the numbers of "sheep" so as to increase the number of "dollars"...

Give me the contact "frequency" of the "Brighter World" where we may all speak freely to Babuji, et al. and other "spirits of the dead" who have long passed away ... ie: They are DEAD.


Don ....

Anonymous said...

Bro, they don't charge anything. Speak good things. Why do you then waste your time finding fault with them instead of yours?

All the best.

4d-Don said...

Please note "Bro":

You say: "They don't charge" ?? But we all know that money leaves the pockets of the followers and it fills the pockets of the organizers ... Yes they charge but it is not an "open" charge ... They attract large donation from salesmen who want to sell "products" (i.e. food, books, services, real-estate, transportation, etc...etc...etc...

That is the SCAM... and you seem to want to buy in to that SCAM of selling SPIRITUALISM... There are losers at that game but many simply become wise (thanks to us) and leave this SCAM...

That is why so many try and stop us from reporting on them...

Bye for now...

Don...

4d-Don said...

Hi "Bro"...

I walk this journalistic path, because their (the manipulative SPIRITUALIST scammers) "fault" has to do with manipulating my "Bros and sisters" with lies and SCAMS such as "SPIRITUALISM" and/or messages from their version of the "other world" (Brighter??)

My "faults" do not involve other people, but only myself ... Theirs do involve others...

These religious manipulators are opportunistic businessmen who seem to have very little morality and they use their business skills to use others so as to build their materialist "empires"... They do it to sell... and they will sell anything... specially to the more gullible... In the process, they divide their "religion" and the families of their followers.

I try and educate the more gullible and to report (as a journalist) on the tactics of the salesmen.


You can do that too and we could make a better world with an more educated and a more aware population ...

It's not enough just to notice the dangers on the road of life, and save one's self, one also has to warn those who come after ... (or put up a warning flag) for the honest "spiritual" seekers who journey on this rugged road life ...

One has to keep laughing (or have a sense of humour) because it's not FUNNY!!

Don...

Anonymous said...

Regarding SM being free of charges, they offer "gifts" and then make a charge for it...instead of being honest and saying that they are selling you a book. In 2005 there was a very aggressive campaign at the London srcm centre for collection money to build ashrams as part of the "strategy" for Europe. a preceptor was going around the room accosting abhayasis with a notebook In hand and extracting a forced commitment to give as much as GBP 1000 or more..abhayasis are also pushed to recruit new members.. A senior functionary openly said that those who do not bring in new members are not good abyasis..as if someone needs his certicate of being a good abhyasi ..one senior UK preceptor respected for her wisdom then said " we are not trying to persuade anyone". I think 4d don has it spot on, onw need needs abide in the "i am " that is always our true nature, the ego fools us into thinking that we need to do something to achieve this..merchants of spirituality manipulate this ego for their vested interests

Anonymous said...

Hi Dear,
Just came across your blogs against Sahaj marg.Seems like you personally have faced something really bad with the people in the system not the system itself.
its not about sahaj marg,its the spiritual evolution which matters to human beings whether it comes from sahaj marg or any other source.
If you feel and believe that you are self sufficient and capable enough for your self evolution,then why do you give a damn to any other thing which does not matches your frequency.
Rather than wasting your time making the anti comments like an anti islamist and keeping your age (73) in mind, you should be more focussed towards you.
Everything has some good or bad,its upon you what you take in.
I hope one day you will learn to peep inside you and stop throwing the garbage to outside world.

4d-Don said...

Hi "You"...

Maybe you will take your own advice and get some good from this blog and not the "garbage" you seem to see... Maybe that garbage is already in your life and this blog will free you as it has freed other ...

I have seen and felt that "SCAM" that is at the heart of Sahaj Marg... And I will warn others as long as I have a "connection" to it...

That is what a good citizen does when he(she) sees danger and/or Scammers trying to profiteer from the problems of others without offering any solutions at all...

Stop scamming your brothers and sisters and go to ONE directly...


Rest in Peace ...

Don...