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I love this verse very much. For a few days, I have read it aloud before meditating. I find that it’s also a beautiful support for my practice of contemplation.
One of the ways I put the verse into practice is by making the gentle effort to come back to it during the day. I take a break regularly from my intellectual work, and bring my attention to the sweetness of the movement of my breath. This pause—resting in the silence of the mind—connects me to a sense of inner clarity. I feel that I am refreshing my mind in the love of the Heart and ensuring that my mind retains its wonderful energy.
One of the ways I put the verse into practice is by making the gentle effort to come back to it during the day. I take a break regularly from my intellectual work, and bring my attention to the sweetness of the movement of my breath. This pause—resting in the silence of the mind—connects me to a sense of inner clarity. I feel that I am refreshing my mind in the love of the Heart and ensuring that my mind retains its wonderful energy.
Ramonville-Saint-Agne, France
While reading this verse, I noticed how Gurumayi’s Message shows me its meaning. I saw that, for me, the mind’s resting place is its essential core. Now I am more able to choose actions that support me in my daily activities and help me focus on my breath so it flows easily. I am more able to remain at peace when my mind is tied to the easy breath. Even when tasks in front of me seem big, I can stay connected to my breath through this thread of understanding.
Dombivli, India
I feel similar to the bird in this verse from the Chandogyopanishad. I was recently at work tied to a string of discontent. My mind was flying here and there as I experienced a host of emotions, doubts, and fears while attempting to understand and solve a problem.
This morning, directed by Gurumayi’s Message for 2019 and supported by my breath and the hamsa mantra, I found repose and courage in the midst of my challenges. I am remembering to have faith and understand that everything will be all right.
This morning, directed by Gurumayi’s Message for 2019 and supported by my breath and the hamsa mantra, I found repose and courage in the midst of my challenges. I am remembering to have faith and understand that everything will be all right.
Georgia, United States
Recently I have been practicing releasing my mind into the breath and releasing my whole body into the breath. Whenever I remember to do this, I experience letting go of all my worries as my mind "settles down," and I reconnect with my heart.
I am so grateful to have learned this way of connecting to the heart again and again. It is such a blessing!
I am so grateful to have learned this way of connecting to the heart again and again. It is such a blessing!
Sydney, Australia
Because I am a lover of birds, the imagery of this verse appealed to my mind. As I read the verse, my mind—like the tethered bird—settled down and merged into my breath, resting in sweet stillness. The experience was so natural and yet so profound.
Illinois, USA
I am grateful for this reminder to come back to the restful space where I can peacefully settle into the rhythm of life, the rhythm of the breath.
What beauty there is in these verses from the Upanishads!
What beauty there is in these verses from the Upanishads!
Clifton Hill, Australia