A lot of people are currently having a really hard time.
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Right now, all planets are on the same [wrong] side of the rahu ketu axis, except Jupiter.
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One interpretation: right now only the Guru is keeping things from going totally crazy.
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My advice: hang in there. It is probably not a time to make radical decisions.
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The stars will be better this fall.
I had a great economics professor in college. He once compared predicting the future of the economy to predicting where the autumn leaves falling from a tree would touch the ground. It is far to complex and multivariable to predict.
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What then does determine our future, not just economically, but in every regard? In short the answer is: alignment with natural law.
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At the depth of existence, all things are unified. That means all things are rooted in infinite harmony. Yet the complex web of life that it births is not fathomable and can be experienced as anything but harmonious.
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By aligning with the underlying source of infinite harmony, the surface of life is healed. All things come into harmony. Not only the economy, but also the weather, daily life, and anything else you can imagine.
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The western approach to knowledge, ‘the scientific method’, attempts to fathom life by holding all but one variable fixed. Then formulas are created to describe that isolated law of nature. This obviously has great value, as it is the foundation of tremendous technological advancements we have all come to enjoy.
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However, the subtlety of the mastery of life is far more sublime and multivariable.
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Vedic science embraces all the variables simultaneously. The unified wholeness of diversity is fully addressed. Infinitely complex dynamics, such as the economy, are managed by enlivening the connection between the surface and the limitless harmony that lies at the depth of all things. This is the technology of the future. It is the reality of the situation.
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I understand full well that this understanding, to many, is so new, so radical, that it is difficult to imagine, let alone embrace. That is fine. In fact, it is the history of all innovations.
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It entails a whole new way of thinking… one that is in harmony with nature.
This morning I heard the news that he was killed.
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My response was silence. I felt silence inside…. no significant feeling beyond that.
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For me it underscored the depth of the wound the world has been carrying since 9/11.
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I am not one who feels sweetness in revenge. I feel no joy. I feel a silent void. Right now I cannot say much more than that regarding my feelings on the matter.
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My thoughts, however, go to the future. I look to see how humanity responds to this event.
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It is all about people. The death of such an individual, of course, reaches much further than the pragmatics of his daily activity.
Recently, there has been a great deal of criticism in the news regarding the royal wedding and the English Monarchy in general. Many are quick and proud to say they have no interest in the Royal family.
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An essential point eludes so many these days. That point is the value of cultural integrity and the value of tradition.
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Cultures culture the people. When held wisely, they refine mentality, morality, integrity, etc. for every individual.
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I have heard many anti-tradition arguments which are certainly vogue these days and usually do have their logical component. Yet anything can be justified by the intellect including, it seems, the sterilization of humanity.
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That is certainly unfortunate and will change as humanity matures.
Walter Bareuning, “the world’s oldest man” recently died at age 114. When asked about his philosophy of life, his response included the following quote:
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Embrace change, even when the change slaps you in the face.
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Does this quote apply to what is happening now in the world? If so, how? If not, then how is that so?
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“Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves, not as exploited proletariat, but as temporarily embarrassed millionaires. “
~ John Steinbeck
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There is a mechanic to group consciousness, no matter how large or small the group. We need to take a step back and look at it. Otherwise, we are hopelessly lost to it.
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The most effective way to heal the planet is to move the group consciousness in a more evolutionary direction. This is not done by imposing a belief system upon others, but by freeing people from the limitations belief systems impose.
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This may bring up more questions for you than answers. That is good. i leave it to you to ponder.
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Finding truth within is what life is all about. That is no small task.
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Truth is not born of belief systems but by learning to look beyond them to the depth of your being… where truth dwells eternally, though often buried beneath your samskaras – impressions, conditioning, programmed thoughts and emotions, belief systems – call it what you will, provided you understand the meaning.
This blog was written as a collaborative effort of Michael and the women of Mount Soma.
Vedic knowledge is easily lost. The question is, “Why?” If the knowledge is so valuable, why would it ever go away? Wouldn’t it be held, cherished, and protected no matter what?
There are many reasons why, however an issue has come up that illustrates one way the knowledge is lost that actually touches our own lives in a very personal way.
I understand that the following is a delicate topic and may, at first glance, be difficult for some to receive. I ask that those individuals take time to ponder the matter.
What if you were to learn that women should not attend pujas, homams, or yagyas, during menstruation? Certainly, there would be an understandable disappointment. But would it go further than disappointment?
Would you be inclined to disregard, reject, or rebel against the notion? Would you take offense? Would you choose to believe this is an invalid, sexist, cultural distortion? Would you cast it aside or rationalize it away?
How many examples of knowledge are lost in this way?
This knowledge is not an arbitrary or cultural matter. There is a physiological basis to it. Like gravity, it is simply a law of nature. It just is…
Women, during menstruation, are open channels to energy. They become more susceptible to the energies of the environment. Negative energies can enter and positive energies are easily dissipated through them at this time. They are particularly sensitive to all energies, but especially spiritual energies. They receive, hold, and radiate spiritual energy in a very powerful manner.
This time naturally affords women the opportunity to go inward and rest deeply. It is a window to advance spiritually if your relationship with it is healthy and wise.
Women’s energies are so fine during this time that those energies need to be nurtured and allowed to radiate out to the environment. They are sacred temples in and of themselves. The physical energy of groups is simply too crude for them to be immersed in. Similarly, they best support the group by remaining inward and restful.
During this time, women may find it difficult to be active. Their body’s inclination is to rest and relax. At Mount Soma we intend to accommodate and support that natural inclination during classes and retreats.
The physiology is so fine that it is best to not even listen to mantras. They are simply too imposing on the physiology. During classes and retreats when we meditate as a group, these women are encouraged to leave the room while Sama Veda and Rig Veda are being played to let their physiology rest in a manner that is best suited for them at this time. Women are encouraged to take full advantage of this opportunity.
We bring this aspect of the Knowledge forth at this time because the group consciousness has come to the level where it can hold it with the respect and dignity it deserves.
I have witnessed communities where this is honored. Women have a most profound aura about them during this time. Their energetic quality is similar to that of a reclusive saint. It is a time for them to honor themselves and to be honored by the group.
We encourage women to attune with their individual needs during menstruation by trying these suggested alterations to their daily routine:
The Key to Success – Point your nose in one direction and keep walking.
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oh, yea, there’s a new VIDEO…
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I have been asked to say more regarding my recent blog. I wrote the recent blog The Year of Change: More Upheaval Imminent, because I felt it would be irresponsible to not speak it out.
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Earth changes for this time have been predicted by many people for years. Numerous other predictions about various things are offered in the media. Most I feel are silly and do not turn out to be true. However, I did (and do) feel things including earth changes, coming for 2011, will occur and felt the need to say so by calling it the Year of Change.
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I found the responses to the blog fascinating. Interestingly enough, my concern that some would think I was fancying myself to be some sort of prophet appears to have been baseless.
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In fact, overwhelmingly I received emails from people saying they were feeling the exact same way. Even more interesting, many if not most of those people, are living in California or Alaska or somewhere else along a major fault line.
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This shouts out a very glaring question: “Why then are they still living there?”
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Perhaps they just feel lucky – like it can’t happen to them. Veterans of WW2 say that was a common belief among many of the soldiers before they perished. Perhaps the momentum of their own karma overshadows their own good sense. It is a fascinating matter to reflect upon. Of course, these earth changes are not going to cover the earth, just local areas affecting only a fraction of the population.
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My specific sense that June is a month where earthquakes could occur on the west coast is based, not only upon a feeling, but is also echoed by the idea that many long term residences of the area think of this time of year as “earthquake season.”
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Note that as with all future events, we are just talking about statistical probabilities. However, the likelihood seems to be so high as to make it essentially inevitable this year.
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If you do stay in such areas, some basic precautions make sense. Have extra food and water stored. That is a good idea anyway with food costs continuing to rise.
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Also, keep in mind that in a larger sense, what is happening is a purging of negative energies that have been accumulating for a long time. It is a cleansing time.
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To summarize, these are not my thoughts alone. This is the time that many have foreseen. However, unlike many predictions, statistically, the likelihood of this is very high. I feel this prediction will likely come to pass in 2011, The Year of Change.
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It will lead to a new and more evolutionary way of thinking and living. Fantastic times are coming after the earth lets off some steam.
A number of questions have come in lately that will be addressed here.
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Some people have been attending classes for years and others are new to the school and only know of it by the website. That is all great. I would like to provide as much information as I can on the website so that even people without the time, money, or inclination to travel to classes can still receive the knowledge.
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The challenge is to write in a manner that is understood by those who are new to the school, while still saying things that are engaging to the long-term students.
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I welcome the challenge and appreciate your emails asking for clarification if concepts and terms are used that you are not familiar with. This will help make the website user friendly for everyone. Some of the concepts are as subtle as they are important so please bear with me as the information is provided over time.
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Several such questions will be addressed below. However, understand that each is a lecture or series of lectures in itself. More thorough explanations help insure that the words are not misunderstood. Let’s move forward together in that spirit, understanding that each answer may well create a number of additional questions. I will address all these things in more depth in future articles, blogs, and videos on the website.
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One question asked why Mount Soma is safer than other places during these times of earth change.
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It is important to understand the interconnection of all things. The environment affects your consciousness and your consciousness affects the environment.
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The transcendent is a field of pure conscious (is-ness, being, the unified field, God…these and other terms are used for the transcendent) underlying and radiating harmony and coherence into your awareness and through you, to the environment. As you do a meditation through which you transcend, this becomes stronger.
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As you do this in a location where others are also doing this mediation, the effect becomes exponentially stronger.
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At Mount Soma, additional technologies are employed to enhance this even more such as vastu, Sri Somesvara (see SriSomesvara.org), etc. This harmony, radiating out to the environment, has a stabilizing and healing effect on the environment. It becomes a solid ground that supports life.
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Research has shown this sort of phenomenon to be true. At Mount Soma, we take great care to implement this with precision and purity. Cultural and personal biases make that a very rare thing on the planet. The knowledge is profoundly subtle and therefore quite elusive.
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A second question refers to a previous blog where I stated that to perceive something is to heal it, asking how that is so.
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This involves the concept I have discussed at length called “Being, Merging, Knowing, and Doing.” In a nutshell: Today when something is to be accomplished, the first question is, “What do I do? How do I DO it?” In other words, the ‘doing’ comes first. This is a superficial and I would have to say upside down approach. Doing comes last. How to do it, comes last.
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True knowledge of anything starts with Being. Become established in your being (the transcendent) or at least in the short term, settle down and rest into yourself… get ‘centered.’
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From there if you have something to deal with, Merge with it. On the level of being, you are one with everything. Find that thing within youself and merge with it. That is what true perception is all about.
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From that ‘Knowing’ naturally follows. Once you have merged with something, you come to truly know it.
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After that, the proper Doing is clear and spontaneous. You know what to do, because you have clearly perceived from the deepest level of your being. To perceive is to heal.
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Third question: “How do we tell our children about the upcoming earth changes?”
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Every person is unique. Therefore what is best said depends on the individual child. To know what to say comes from the same principle as above… being, merging knowing, and doing.
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Take the time to understand your child and then you will know what to do/say.
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To my experience, children are often satisfied with short responses that bottom line the subject. They often go deep within naturally and receive your words on that level. They are capable of filling in many details deep within their own hearts.
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With respect to earth changes, simply saying that the world is purifying and as it does so, it naturally lets off steam here and there may be enough.
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Regarding their safety, it is important for them to know that they derive a great deal of support in life quite naturally (Many adults would do well to understand that better).
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By resting in your arms, they rest in the arms of Mother Nature and thereby receive the support of nature. That is simply how life works and kids drink up the energy they receive from that quite naturally.
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The unrest in the tectonic plates is born of the fear and negativity in people’s hearts. By resting in your own being, your children will learn how to rest into there’s.
As a result, Nature will hold and support them and you.
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Living from that place within your own being will be to best way of communicating all this to your children.
The Truth about Religion and Flatlining
