Give
whatever you give with love, then even the tiniest pebble you offer
will have a great meaning.
-Gurumayi
Chidvilasananda
In
all spiritual traditions, giving is considered an essential spiritual
practice. In the Siddha Yoga tradition, the practice of offering
to our spiritual path from our own wealth or earnings is called
dakshina.
Through this offering of love, we acknowledge the transforming power
of the Guru's grace and teachings in our lives. We also express
our desire to uplift humanity by helping to make these teachings
widely available.>
As
with all spiritual practices, dakshina brings its own blessings
and gifts to us as we practice it. People often share that giving
dakshina opens their hearts and nurtures their capacity to give
in all aspects of their lives. As we engage in the natural cycle
of giving and receiving, we find our own experience of gratitude
is magnified. And on a more mystical level, as we offer dakshina,
we deepen our capacity to receive and assimilate the grace flowing
from the Guru.
We
offer dakshina out of love, to that which we love. Through the practice
of dakshina, we consciously acknowledge and strengthen our commitment
to our spiritual path.
We
invite you to explore the regular practice of dakshina through the
Siddha Yoga
Monthly Dakshina Practice.
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