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[sv-rituals] Re: DyAnA

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mani2 • Thu Sep 05 2002 - 11:49:17 PDT 


--- In sv-rituals@y..., "mukrupa"  wrote:
> Dear BhAgawathAs,
> 
> This question I pose only because of my poor knowledge in 
performing 
> Tri-kAla sandhyAvandanA properly.
> 
> I'm good in Meditation (as laid in BG), but I feel that I do the 
> NithyAnushtAna karmAs as some kind of routine that I could not 
> appreciate the same clarity of mind and breath control which I can 
> get after doing DyAnA.
>

Hi Mukundan,

I think most of us have the same problem as you. The mind
tends to wander at the slightest opportunity. It is not 
without justification that Arjuna complains 'cancalam hi manaH'!

I think it helps to start out by focussing on a particular 
sloka, paasuram, or prayer, *before* actually performing the
sandhya proper. This tends to calm the mind and give us some
place the rest.  Sometimes when I have recited a particularly
moving patikam from Tiruvaymoli I find it easier to concentrate
and relax while doing the sandhya. From here I try to think
about the meaning of the mantras when I go through the motions.
All the prokshana, prAsana, etc., are purificatory rites and
atonement for the pApas we perform out of anger, selfishness
and imperfect knowledge.  I then think of the arghyas as 
being a meagre offering to the resplendent Paramatman residing
within the sun. The tarpaNam with the dvadasa-namas are to
the twelve forms of the Paramatman which preside over each
of the twelve solar months of the year.

You are no doubt aware of the meaning of the Gayatri itself.
I try to think of this during the japa, and the general meaning
of the upasthAna mantras after the japa is complete.

Sandhyavandana was considered by the rishis as a great
meditation, a mahA-yoga. If you are lucky enough to be 
adept in dhyAna and can focus on some aspects of your self 
it should not be difficult to translate this to the sandhya 
as well. I wish I had your strength of mind!

best wishes,
Mani



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