Mantra

Somehow repeating the mantra in my mind, with or without my beloved lotus seed mala, has become much easier. It arises spontaneously sometimes, and continues spontaneously. Quite often I can choose to have the experience of the mantra having the qualities of movement (spanda) purifying my mind and being while I am completely still and identifying with Paramashiva. (Enough silly ego!!)

I read on our website that the sangham is focusing on the practice of the mantra this year. The guru is supporting us, and we are supporting each other.

I feel as though a (somehow) cool, golden fire of great tapas purifies me all aglow.... as my mind is bathed in the cooling nectar of endless blooming blossoms, each a repetition of My Beloved's most beautiful name.

Klimt: Roses Under the Trees, detail