Meditation is a pleasant activity that results in many positive experiences. Rajyoga meditation is a direction used a lot in the organization Bramha Kumaris. I have followed this organization for about five years and I think they have a lot of positive things to add to society.
This organization was established in 1953 and has 8,500 branches worldwide, including in Oslo ( www.bramhakumari.no ). It offers free meditation courses. I got to know this organization through a TV program with one of the main characters, Sister Shivani . She talks about everyday problems that people have today, such as stress, communication difficulties, aggression, strained relationships and interpersonal relationships. You will find many lectures in English and Hindi. I took this course in 2011, but was a bit daring and traveled all alone to the headquarters, a beautiful place on Mount Abu (Rajasthan in India).
Rajyoga means royal and yoga means union, so the word means royal union. You can read more about yoga in previous posts. The main principle of the organization is to discover spiritual energy, and to raise awareness of the power of thoughts – what you think becomes your actions, and your actions are your habits that leave a mark on your soul.
Such a stay does something to you, without family or friends in a beautiful place with several meditation sessions a day. My experience is better perspective on different situations and peace of mind to gain a deeper insight into yourself and those around you. Like any other course, this is a technique that needs to be maintained and practiced.
During my stay, it was fascinating to see people who had practiced this meditation for different times and confirmed good results. People of all ages, different professions and from different states in India performed voluntary services. Both in connection with cooking, administration, working in the hospital which, among other things, provides free medicines, medical and dental treatment. I only had five days at my disposal and of course spent as much time as I could in the kitchen cooking for 1000-1200 people a day.
This was the schedule for the day:
- 3:30 wake-up call
- 04:00-05:00 meditation
- 07:00-07:45 own time / Murli (a topic that was read out and explained)
- 08:00-09:00 breakfast
- 09:00-13:00 various lectures and meditation
- 13:00-14:00 lunch
- 14:00-16:00 free time/rest
- 16:00-16.30 afternoon chai
- 16:30-20.00 various lectures and meditation
- 20:00-21:00 dinner
- 21:00-22.00 meditation
Here are four young girls who had become friends during their stay. They came from the same district, aged 19-22, and in a summary from each of them:
- Less conflicts at home, there is harmony around me.
- I felt like I had become a humble and reflective person, previously I was rough and could hurt others. I was selfish.
- I became happy with everyone around me and concerned about the community I live in.
- What I want will work out.
There was one particular lady I noticed;
Meera, 40 years old, from Maharashtra. Her husband has changed for the better after she started meditating. Before, he drank a lot and beat her up like crazy. The family wouldn't let her come to work in the camp. Now everything has settled down and she can stay here for up to 4 months at a time. Meditation has brought me a lot of joy in my life, she concludes.
