Tuesday, December 22, 2015

HEARTFULNESS: A Radical Transformation of the SAHAJ MARG Image?

Translation of an article: "Heartfulness, Une Transformation Radicale de l'Image du Sahaj Marg",  by Élodie, on her blog in Europe: Pour Que Vive Le Sahaj Marg.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, One and All ...!


December 20th, 2015

HEARTFULNESS, a Radical Transformation of the SAHAJ MARG Image? 

From Spiritual seekers to consumers of well-being

Today is the anniversary of the death of Chari. One year - how time flies. Yet the current SRCM (Shri Ram Chandra Mission)  already looks very little like what it was just a year ago. It's as if an eternity had passed since his death. Has anyone even taken the time to think about it?


The Sahaj Marg of Babuji and Chari was a method for spiritual fusion with the divine. The Heartfulness Meditation of Patel is about an experience of well-being.


Sahaj Marg was (allegedly?) a unique method, relatively esoteric, reserved for a small elite club of spiritual seekers, after a short journey of initiation, and whose objective was ambitious and universal. Heartfuness is a personal development technique as there are so many in the "well-being market", an individual's target, immediate and practical.


In less than a year, they have gone from an esoteric sect to an individual "well-being market". But does it produce the same type of following?  The "abhyasis" (seeker?)  of SRCM were fanatical followers; Heartfulness targets the consumers of "well-being".





Below are illustrations with some testimonials / recent articles on the "need for spirituality" and the "benefits of meditation," all from followers of Sahaj Marg meditation, aka : Heartfuness:


Benefits of Heartfulness (Sahaj Marg Meditation offered by Shri Ram Chandra Mission)
 

Internal skills development such as clarity of mind, self-confidence, empathy, awareness and focus are just a few of the benefits of Heartfulness relaxation and meditation. Our unique cleaning technique helps in liberating oneself from those hard to get rid of habits and tendencies. We also experience higher energy in our activities and a great sense of purpose and fulfillment. In a nutshell, it strengthens our strengths, weakens our weaknesses and makes us more holistic.
 


Full-time Mom, Part-time Human
 

10 Benefits of Spiritual Meditation for Mothers
Provides the much needed peace of mind
Makes you a compassionate being.
Reminds you of your real purpose in life
Increases self-confidence
Keeps you focused on the present moment.
Helps you to synchronize different aspects of life – smoothly.
Gives a fresh and positive attitude towards life
Helps you deal with your anger
Helps develop a better understanding of others – especially your children.
Disciplines you.

 

The Need for Spirituality
 

Effective relaxation technique for children
In today's world, children undergo lot of stress. There is immense pressure to perform well. Fortunately there is one technique that not only helps them to relax but also improves their ability to concentrate. Their performance improves naturally.
This relaxation technique has worked wonders for my son (…). I am sure it will have the same results on your children.

 

5 Impediments to Spiritual Growth
 

1. Mindless spiritual practice
2. Desires
3. Attachments
4. Not listening to your heart
5. Lack of decision making

 

How I Lost 50 Pounds in 3 Months While Meditating in Sahaj Marg
 

Start meditating
Cut your current food intake in half
Avoid all sweets, unhealthy fats, and processed items
DON'T Calorie Count!
Eat when you are hungry
Cut your red meat/meat intake
 

Conclusion
 

After losing 50 pounds, I haven't felt better in a long time. I love how I look, and more importantly, how I feel.
I'm happy to say that after my 50-pound weight loss, I am in a normal cholesterol range, out of risk of diabetes, in a healthy weight range, along with being on no medication!

 
3 Days Without My Phone With My Guru Kamlesh Patel, And This Is What I Learned
 

1. Phone withdrawal symptoms are real
2. My surroundings became noticeable
3. My relationships grew deeper
4. As a society, we are moving away from the beauty of silence and calling it "awkward silence"
5. Everyone doesn't "need" an answer now
6. Should spaces that are meant to connect, encourage cell phones?
 

Conclusion
 

My three days was a struggle, but something that I think everyone in the professional world should experience. Not only to feel grateful for the power that technology has on all of us, but to appreciate the importance of being present.
 

For many of us, doing even three days may seem impossible. I challenge you to take a step back and analyze your priorities and what you value in your life. Start with letting go of your phone for ½ a day, or even having designated places in your home that should be focused on connecting on a human level, versus connecting on the web.

 
The search for the Divine has given way to stress management and personal well-being.  Some cited here include: developing skills, clarity of mind, confidence, empathy, inner peace, concentration, anger management, relaxation techniques, performer, (her) role as mother, calming a child, slimming diet or whether to switch between phones.

The revolution is underway. Heartfulness has very little to do with Sahaj Marg and the Shri Ram Chandra Mission. We went from the spiritual quest to a consumerist utilitarianism.

But beware, behind it remains present the historical heritage of this sectarian movement, its masters and its fanatical followers. Do not get caught in their nets with impunityMasked, they are more dangerous than ever.


Élodie 

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Monday, December 14, 2015

Sahaj Marg and Vedic Hindouism

Translation of an article by Alexis: "Le Sahaj Marg et le Védique Hindouiste",  on Élodie's blog in Europe: Pour Que Vive Le Sahaj Marg.


December 14, 2015

Sahaj Marg and Vedic Hinduism

According to an article of Alexis (on his blog) :

France: Le lobbying hindouiste du yoga  
http://sahajmargetshriramchandramission.blogspot.fr/2015/12/france-le-lobbying-hindouiste-du-yoga.html




SRCM France at the origins of the Vedic Federation France 

June 18, 2015, the SRCM France and 7 other organizations of the "Vedic tradition," formed a new association, the Vedic France Federation.

Beside Art of Living of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Embracing the World of Amma, this federation has 4 organizations mentioned in the list of sects of the French Parliamentary Report No. 2468 1995: Brahma Kumaris France, Shri Chinmoy Centre, Association Parisian Bhakti Yoga (eg Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON), and "to all Masters all honor", the Shri Ram Chandra Mission.  


The other 2 groups involved are the Ramakrishna Vedantic Center and TathataVrindham France.

The Association is headquartered at the headquarters of the SRCM in Paris; Ekta Bouderlique (preceptor of  Sahaj Marg) is the secretary.






Excerpts from the press release of the Vedic Federation France dated Friday, October 2nd, in Paris: 

"Launched on the advice of the Embassy of India in France and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in response to the growing aspiration of the public and the authorities, eight major associations of the Vedic tradition (...) have come together as a representative interlocutor of Vedic spirituality.

(...) The Federation, bearer of the spirit and core values ​​of the Vedas (...) will propose for it a website, conferences, yoga practices and meditation seminars, publications of articles, books, research.
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 France and its territories would presently number more than 500,000 Hindus.  Yoga is one of the most popular spiritual practice in the world, with over 250 million practitioners worldwide, including at least one million in France. Last year, the UN has also decided to dedicate an International Day, ( June 21st), at the proposal of Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.SRCM as well as its Hindu cronies expect to benefit  ...

Alexis 


See also (In French)

- La Fédération védique de France au Journal officiel
- Liste des sectes du rapport parlementaire français N°2468 de 1995
- Brève d'Embracing the World
- La federation sur Hindu Forum 


And Also (In French): 

- La religion et la spiritualité nous rendent dépressifs 

 

Monday, November 30, 2015

Discreet Sahaj Marg? Really?

Translation of an article by Alexis: "Discret, le Sahaj Marg? Vraiement?", on Élodie's blog in Europe: Pour Que Vive Le Sahaj Marg.


November 29, 2015

Discreet Sahaj Marg? Really ?An Article by Alexis on his blog: « Le Sahaj Marg agit à sa manière, discrètement » ?! 


On November 3, 1999, Babuji / Peyret (the Sahaj Marg Medium)  said in a whisper: "Why should we hide?" 

Today, they claim, "Sahaj Marg is on its way, discreetly" (October 20, 2015) 
Discreetly, really?

The Heartfulness Meditation program implemented by Patel is the opposite of discretion. On October 31st,  the Heartfulness Institute (HI) published in the Bulletin for abhyasis (No. 2015.118) a summary of  the Heartfulness approach (see excerpts below): 


No, really, Heartfulness is the opposite of discretion: "we are able to touch all sections of humanity." Heartfulness, is the setting in motion of Sahaj Marg, a vast proselytist offensive of greater magnitude.

"Heartfulness: has a wide Social Media presence" on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn or Instagram (see the Board (index?)  of social networks, http://spiritualityfoundation.org/en-us/social). Not to mention the webinars, meetings or seminars between abhyasis on the web ...



And it is not finished... 

“We hope to have TV and Podcast media available very soon.” and “Radio City Wellness will be broadcasting two programs on their web radio channel called ‘Radio City Wellness’ from the 16th of November until the 25th of December 2015. The Heartfulness Relaxation technique at 7:00 a.m. (IST) every morning, and 'Shanti Sutra', in which a Heartfulness trainer will talk about a practical approach to the Sahaj Marg system (…)” in Bulletin No: 2015.121 – Thursday, November 12, 2015.

Sahaj Connect is an app for smartphones, but it is also U-Connect, Connect-C, G-Connect, V-Connect ... 
Anyone from the age of 15 years (YoungHearts.org) you (You or U for youth) or me, companies (Corporate) or the State (Government: army, police and civil service) Villages.  etc...
 

Will we tomorrow be on World-Connect? 

Do you want to organize an XY or Z Sahaj session?  Connect. No problem, all the necessary material has been prepared by the Heartfulness Institute and is available in the self-service http://content.heartfulness.org. You will find all the course materials you dream of, from an invitation letter template or a lesson plan of the day with the slide adapted to your target audience. 

A Western approach to yoga and urban, human resources training and personal development and well being in business ... 

Talking "how everybody" emphasize what attracts people, avoid foreign words or too specialized ... Pamper newcomers, the drink of love ... "Creating an Inclusive Environment" 

All volunteers are welcome to participate, but it is better to appeal to specialists. 

"Public Speakers Needed Experienced (...), and seeking professional Accomplished public speakers, professors and industry experts" 

"Sahaj Marg is on its way, discreetly."  To live happy, live hidden? Nothing is less true today. SRCM is no longer low profile, that period is over. 

Chari proscribed (discouraged?)  abhyasis discussions on the web and social networks. With the arrival of Guru 2.0 Patel is a new era that opens to Sahaj marg. In the shadow of Heartfulness, rigor .... 

But Heartfulness Meditation, is in full light. This is also its sole justification. As Babuji / Peyret say:  times change ... 

Alexis


Exerpts of Bulletin N° 2015.118 (Saturday October 31, 2015) :

“(...) We all now understand the need to approach Sahaj Marg as a movement. It is needed for ourselves as well as for the Masters’ vision of a transformed humanity.

So, in this landscape where meditation has become a mainstream activity, devoid of its religious connotations, how do we differentiate ourselves? 

(...) We have to approach them scientifically and, most importantly, experientially. This is very important especially in the urban and western worlds.

(..) With 15-year-olds now allowed to meditate and villages opening up via V-Connect, we are able to touch all sections of humanity.

(...) Always follow the same steps of conducting meditation without transmission first, as this provides a scientific comparison with the later meditation with transmission, and thus an experiential introduction to Sahaj Marg practice and transmission.

(...) Heartfulness has a large Social Media presence, so you may draw the attention of participants and also add the following links to any printed handouts. [Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram]

(...) We have several tools and opportunities for connecting with people to share Heartfulness on two levels: local and global.

Locally: Online Meetup sites 

(...). The Welcome Desk is an important means to create a suitable atmosphere for newcomers in our ashrams and centers. We have found that connecting to organizations that have their own internal means of informing and inviting their members, such as yoga studios, churches or temples, is most conducive. We also offer yoga and other classes in our ashrams, especially in the West, to improve the usage of the ashram and interaction with the community. For corporate initiatives (C-Connect) we have a full range of programs from multi-session courses to introductory 50-minute workshops. We have had success from a grass roots perspective with abhyasis reaching out to their management or HR and Wellness teams.

Globally: The Heartfulness Institute (HI) is planning to have four occasions each year to interact with people cohesively on a global scale:

January 1 – New Year’s Day
April 30 – Will be celebrated as ‘One World, One Humanity’ Day
June 21 – UN International Yoga Day
September 21 – UN World Peace Day

(...) For seekers becoming more established in the practice, introduce them to the mobile apps such as Sahaj Connect and the Heartfulness Mobile App, to help them develop a regular practice. We hope to have TV and Podcast media available very soon.

Creating an Inclusive Environment: As newcomers and visitors attend group meditation and gatherings, we will become increasingly sensitive to the ways in which we interact and present ourselves during all gatherings 

(...). We may need to use inclusive language, minimizing foreign terms that are unnecessary while local translations are appropriate. 

(...) For each one of us, an overall attitude of care and commitment toward newcomers can do as much as any other outreach effort. Making a personal connection with someone new, so they feel welcome and noticed, may give people all the encouragement and sense of belonging they need in the beginning. At the same time, while helping and guiding newcomers, we need to develop great patience with them, allowing them to grow at the pace that’s right for them. Creating a welcoming atmosphere includes harmony in the center. 

(...) We are looking for volunteers with a wide range of skills or aptitudes. 

(...) Teaching, Training, Social Media, Writers, 

(...) Graphic Design, Software, Information Technology 

(...) Experienced Public Speakers Needed : HI is seeking professional and accomplished public speakers, professors and industry experts to participate in speaking engagements for C-Connect, U-Connect, the Omega Science and Spirituality Clubs, and others.(...).

Heartfulness Team”



See More (in French) at:  

Monday, November 16, 2015

Heartfulness Or The Hypocrisy of Spiritual Benevolence?

Translation of an article by Élodie: "Heartfulness ou l'hypocrisie de la bienveillance spirituelle", on her blog in Europe: Pour Que Vive Le Sahaj Marg.


November 15, 2015

Heartfulness Or The Hypocrisy of Spiritual Benevolence?



At the time when, prey to violence and barbarism, France tends its wounds yet again, a stunning emotion invades us. This is the time for compassion and solidarity for the City of Light which has been struck in the heart.


But beyond these immediate emotions and misunderstandings that overwhelm us, we must recognize our share of responsibility for the reprehensible destiny of these jihadists children.


Our World is not a pleasant dream, it's the least we can say. We do not offer an enchanting perspective to our youth and to our children. Of that we are totally responsible, totally and solely responsible.


It is obvious that we must give meaning to life. Benevolence and Spirituality are certainly a part of the values ​​that we have to place again in the foreground. "The 21st century will be spiritual or it will not be (exist?)."  How many times have we heard that affirmation?



There are some oriental, (Hindu, Buddhist) values, which we would do well to learn from. But all these groups who claim to be "Eastern spirituality" are not the same. Vigilance must remain the order of the day.


The Heartfulness Meditation program of Kamlesh Patel, SRCM and Sahaj Marg brilliantly exploits an opposition to darkness and the emptiness (vacuum-ness?) of our world with a supposed spiritual benevolence which they openly display.

They would have us dangle a Utopia of the "Best of Worlds" through meditation on the heart. But the ideology of benevolence spread by Heartfulness is only a hypocritical facade for some mysterious goals very  much more dark and obscure.


Let us constantly keep in mind some signals that show that Sahaj Marg is not as white as the image it wants to give us: 


Obey and serve - Pieces of Anthology on Obedience - Salient Features: #4 
http://pourquevivelesahajmarg.blogspot.fr/2009/02/morceaux-danthologie.html
 

 "(...) Obedience must be total. (...) If a man is obedient, his goal is already in sight. (...) The total obedience is what is required for those who choose or who wishes to be perfect. (...) It is not for me to think, just obey. (...) There is only freedom is that of obedience to the Master. (...) We should be like a dog, who is just happy to be at the master's feet and look at his face! Babuji, himself, used the example of the dog. So do not think I insult you. Babuji always praised the devotion of a dog for his master. It was one of his constant jokes: if you invert the word "dog" (dog) you get the word "God" (God). See, he wanted a dog-like devotion in us, unquestioning obedience. (...) Obedience is the first law of spirituality. I place it above love (...). It is not easy to love, but it is easy to obey. (...)"
Parthasarathi Rajagopalachari 


Moral Degradation, according to Chari - Speech entitled "Morality is Essential" of October 12, 2010 (Seminar for Character Development for functionaries, Chennai India):


“(…) Today I read in the newspaper, I had it read, that India has slipped in the world list of nations to tackle hunger, even though there are less hungry people in India now. The way we are doing it does not compare with the way in which other countries are doing it. People like Bill Gates, he is willing to give billions for AIDS. Even the Pope, when Babuji Maharaj and I were in the Vatican some years ago, said a special prayer for AIDS sufferers. Why specially AIDS people? This shows our moral degradation. They don’t want tuberculosis patients, paralytic patients, heart patients; the idea being that these people are rich enough to afford their own cure. That is moral degradation — when a Pope says a special prayer!

So you see, it is from below to the top or the other way down, when churches condone same-sex marriages, perform same-sex marriages. Soon a day will come when perhaps, in Athens or Barcelona or somewhere, you will find a man marrying a cow (…).” 

If churches (religions?) close their eyes and condone gay marriages, a man may soon marry a cow. That is the limit of Chari's benevolence of Chari: Bill Gates, the Pope, the religions, AIDS, sex and homosexuality are all in the same bag of his intransigence. 


With Whispers, it is the Apocalypse that is promised to us:

"Within a quarter century, the earth will experience great turmoil. This will be the beginning of a very difficult cycle for earthlings to live through. Fire will literally fall on some parts of the world, while torrents of rain will stream on others. Cataclysms will follow one another for many long years, holding in suspense the frightened of mankind. (...) In future centuries, the current configuration of the continents will be upset. (...) The atom will turn against mankind, who has not been able to domesticate it, and its overwhelming power will be devastating. (...) The mutation of this planet must go through all of these disasters, to truly perform. "(2/28/01)" Sooner or later, mistakes must be paid for; this civilization is going too far into excess. A sudden brake will be placed on this destructive system; it is in the order of things. "(09/10/04)


Mankind is speeding to its doom, divine punishment comes, it will be the Apocalypse. But a new race is looming on the horizon, an elite will save the world.

Chari was homophobic. Babuji was a racist (and sexist?) . The medium, Peyret is apocalyptic. And Patel, (what is he)?  Benevolence has never stifled (choked?)  them; not even tolerance. The history of this movement is not a bed of roses, it is made of betrayal, violence and jealousy.


For what, or for whom do they roll? But that's another good question. But not for us, for sure.


Élodie 

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Sahaj Marg: Babuji's Grandson Does Not Disarm

Translation of an article by Alexis: "Sahaj Marg, Les Petits Fils de Babuji ne désarment pas", posted on Élodie's blog in Europe: Pour Que Vive Le Sahaj Marg.


Nov. 9, 2015

Sahaj Marg: Babuji's Grandson Does Not Disarm
 

From an article by Alexis (on his blog): Le Petit Fils De Babuji Ne Désarme Pas
 
After two years of silence, Sharad Chandra Saxena (grandson of Babuji) wakes up on http://www.babuji.org.in, disseminating a letter sent to Kamlesh Patel July 14th, 2015 (http: // www .babuji.org.in / spotlight-detail.asp? id = 119) read below.

Despite the legal defeat of his cousin, Navneet Kumar Saxena by the SRCM, Sharad wanted to show Kamlesh Patel that he did not stop there.

Hostilities remain open ...


Alexis


From: sckishore

Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 11:23 AM


To: kamlesh@srcm.org


Subject: Letter Saturday, the 11th July 2015


Email : kamlesh@srcm.org

 

My dear Mr. Kamlesh Bhai Patel,


The newspapers report about the raid by the Government agency in a big way on the premises and establishment of Sri Gopal Agarwal s/o late Kashi Ram Ji Agarwal of Shahjahanpur. The raid operation lasted for two days during this week. Sri Gopal is considered to be a prominent and honourable members of your Society.
 

I strongly feel that such things defame the Society and suitable action at the society level against such persons is the need of the hour.
 
You would be well aware that Rev. Babuji never gave undue importance to business people for the reasons best known to Him. But somehow Parthasarthi Rajagopalachari had always been after businessmen ! One thing, however, seems to be sure that to-day businessman cannot afford to be simple ?
 
Please acknowledge and with Regards.


In the service of Divine Master Rev. Babuji. Shahjahanpur (UP)                    

(Sharad Chandra)

Mobile : 0- 78601 17764


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Tuesday, November 03, 2015

Properties: Sahaj Marg Real Estate

Translation of an article by Alexis: "Immobilier: Sahaj Marg Real Estate", posted on Élodie's blog in Europe: Pour Que Vive Le Sahaj Marg.


November 1, 2015

 Properties: Sahaj Marg Real Estate

 Madhuvanam Real Estate, an article by Alexis

Madhuvanam Real Estate and the society Sahaj Kalyan Gruha Pvt. Ltd. are selling a complex of 1,000 apartments on ten hectares on the site of Kanha Shanti Vanam, near Hyderabad.

  
Background: (deemed to become) The Lighthouse of SRCM , the "Mecca of Sahaj Marg" (Kamlesch D. Patel, April 10, 2015), the object of the Kanha Hyderabad Shanti Vanam project is to create a campus of 200-300 hectares according to sources, including an ashram and a colony that surrounds it. 

Stage One - 2008: Real Estate Project Committees are established to assist Santosh Khanjee and PR Krishna in searching for good real estate and / or land deals. Private projects with sometimes complex legal and tax arrangements, these "living places", in addition to housing individuals, will include a cottage for Master and a meditation room. Plots of the colony would be resold under the regulations of private companies, abhyasis will cover the costs and the possible benefits 

Stage Two: - Nothing less than four charities were created between November 2009 and March 2010 to acquire and manage this huge campus Kanha Shanti Vanam (KSV), Yashoda Kanha Shanti Vanam (YKSV), Radha Kanha Shanti Vanam (RKSV) and Devaki Kanha Shanti Vanam (DKSV). 

Stage Three: - April 26, 2015, Patel attended the erection of a statue of Babuji at the construction site of the ashram. A statue of 13 tons and almost 10 meters high, a hundred sheets of metal cast in a mold from a gold alloy of five metals. Babuji's statue now sits above a bright star-shaped building, which will itself be the focus of a future building in the shape of a heart, to show the aerial view of an esoteric symbol published in "Whispers". 

Step Four: - Current step: Madhuvanam Real Estate and society Sahaj Kalyan Gruha Pvt. Ltd. selling a complex of 1,000 apartments on ten hectares on the site of Kanha Shanti Vanam.



Situated near Hyderabad and a pristine and lush green expanse, Kanha Shanti Vanam, Madhuvanam Real Estate invites you to join the security of a gated community, the benefit of having similar individuals for neighbors, world class apartments with a clubhouse with international standards, meditation lounges and many other facilities that will make your successful investment for the future. etc. etc.

Only a few individuals will have the privilege of enjoying this (1000 apartments), according to the principle to become a classic SRCM "first come (first payer), first served", though details and plans are still subject to change ...


"allotment will be made on first come first serve basis of complete payment. Details and plans are subject to change."

 The developer Madhuvanam Real Estate (http://madhuvanam.com/about.html) was established in 2012 by the company Sahaj Kalyan Gruha Private Limited, itself incorporated on 08/11/2012 (Ramachandra Mission Road, Domalguda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India) with 4 directors close to the head or members of the local SRCM.

Meanwhile, Radha Kanha Shanti Vanam opened subscriptions for a subdivision of residential plots, on part of the campus of the ashram (see http://www.kanhashantivanam.org/).


There are lready four charities, a real estate company and more than 15 cumulative directors, besides all that we do not know!

Is SRCM a small spiritual organization or a large land and real estate investments enterprise?


Alexis  


See also: 

Kanha shantivanam, phare du Sahaj marg ?
- Nom de code : Kanha shantivanam
- La Mecque du Sahaj marg
- Madhuvanam real estate
- Foncier : les colonies et lieux de vie de la SRCM
- Patrimoine : les biens matériels de la Mission


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