Mystic Resonance

in this together, whether we like it or not

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“Aum. Tryambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanaan, Mrityor Mukshi Yamamritaat” --- The great mantra dedicated to Shiva as Mrityunjaya is found in the Rig Veda. It is called the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, the Great Death-Conquering mantra. It holds the highest place among the many mantras used for contemplation and meditation. 

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One of the most candid and powerful Daniel Higgs interviews I’ve ever heard. The discusion has mystic stories, UFOs, an early live version of ‘Say God’ and he talks about his time as a tattooer, which I’ve never heard him speak a word of.

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Alan Watts summing up some core Vedic teachings.

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Selected volumes of Carl Jung’s alchemical copybooks known as the “Excerpta” and the “Extracta”

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Follow the red indicators as you wholly observe the voices, in devotion, accompanying it. Keep your breath consistant all the way through. What changes do you notice in yourself as you practice? It’s suggested that you try this once a day, everyday for 60 days. 

Sri Chakra or Sri Yantra is a diagramatic representation like a map of the Complete Nerve Plexus of the body (Marma points). It is said that spiritual realization occurs when the consciousness enters a ‘hole’ like region in the heart chakra, resulting in blissful and ego-free state. This visual is a systematic journey synchronizing the movements with Khadgamala Stotram. Khadgamala Stotram is a ancient Linguistic

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Yantras are forms and symbols that represent various things and are known to have effects on our consciousness. Sri Yantra, also known as Sri Chakra, is the yantra all other yantras derive from. In its three dimensional forms Sri Yantra is said to represent Mount Meru, the cosmic mountain at the center of the universe. It is a tool used to impact our conciseness, erase ego, problem solve, but I use it simply for the experience. I use it for internal pilgramage to observe the universe while understanding that we are a part of that universe. There are tons of meditations and practices used in conjunction with the Sri Yantra, all yantras for that matter.

While this video breaks down the yantra to it’s core, the guide I’m going to write below can be used for problem solving, prayer, meditation and so on. I’m only simplifying specific yet general parts of the Sri Yantra. You could do practices with the Sri Yantra that are much more complicated or much more simple but I hope this gives you more insight into what you’re dealing with when using the Sri Yantra.

2:42 - Root Chakra - Focus on the area of the yantra shown in this moment and mediate on what it is you truly want. What are your desires? Are the really worth having? Do this for ten breaths or as long as you need before moving on. In the video you’ll be shown deeper symbols and aviators you could use and study to further this step.

3:43 - Sacral Chakra - This region of the yantra represents the tools we use to interact with the world around us. This area is creative and sexual, use it to meditate on what you want to manifest, or create with the elements you interact with in your world. Imagine how you can interact with these elements, people, and sensations to produce. Do at least a ten breath cycle count before moving on. Again, the video will note the specific symbols or shaktis associated here incase you want to go deeper in your studies. 5:45 - Solar Plexus Chakra - I find the best explanation of the eight peddle lotus is that it’s where you decide what needs to be done. How can you react and bring things to fruition? Are you choosing reactions that are helpful? Do at least ten breath cycles before moving on. Let go of reactions that bring more resistance into your life.

7:00 - Heart Chakra - These triangles are connected with your heart. Here is where you can connect with the powerful energy streams such as the unconditional love within all of us. And since it’s in all of us, it only makes sense that we give that love over to ourselves before we can fully give it to another. What’s blocking you from fully connecting with your heart and other powerful energy streams? It doesn’t matter, you’re accepted regardless. Take ten deep breathers, accept yourself and your place in this dimension uncondisionally. 8:08 - Throat Chakra - Tap into higher discrimination, and association with creativity and self-expression. Allow negative experiences to transform into wisdom and learning. Let go of guilt and meditate on how you’ll communicate in truth for your breath cycles while engaging with this section. Try using the Shakti’s noted here to explore how can you communicate more efficiently or sway truth in your favor. 9:07 - Third Eye Chakra - Here is where many find protection. This is where we can pull back the illusion of self and duality. Where the universe watches itself is where we can see that there is in fact no obstacles in our path. Harness that physical and metal digestion. Through your breath cycles breathe in the clarity of this moment, and exhale compassion and thanks to everything. See that all is one so that you can benefit everything as you benefit yourself. 10:08 - Crown Chakra - Where we gain clear perception and discover how and when to act. All blocks and negativity are gone here. Just pure flow state with the universe, or I would even go so far as to say the multiverse. With loving awareness completely let go of the distractions of this world and just be with your breathes.

11:24 - Your Complete Self - Everything you need is here. Feel the moment and take in whatever is revealed to you. Stay with it for as long as you can, resonate with the experience brought on by this humble yet ever complex symbol.

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Two of Pentacles // Two of Stones

 It’s time to assess priorities. The tormoil of the world we exisit in will continue with or without us, take time to separate yourself from priorities that are fruitless and trivial in the grand scheme of things. Harmony -

The fabric shows dark and light lines moving together. A hole signifies mystery, the unknown source of life. While the balancing act takes the forfront. How do we bring our main priorities into harmony with each other?

Two of Pentacles - 

The Two of Pentacles brings you back down to earth and reminds you to not only focus on your broader life goals but to also make sure your day-to-day affairs are in order. This is a card of good time management and financial management, ensuring that your bills are paid on time, that you keep a record of all your appointments and daily commitments, etc. It may sound tedious having to focus your attention on these more mundane issues but this card reminds you that sometimes getting on top of your daily affairs is as important as pursuing your broader life goals.

Sometimes, the Two of Pentacles can indicate that there are problems and difficulties in the future. There may be obstacles erected which hinder the attainment of what you wish to pursue or obtain in life. The situation may cause undue worry and again, you will be required to juggle your priorities and manage your time effectively to stay on top of the situation. I Ching Hexagram 16 : Enthusiasm - 

Arouse the passionate support of others, while adjusting your ideas and plans to suit their needs. In this way you can fill your sails with the mighty wind of popular support.

Line 1 Self-consciously flaunting your own enthusiasm brings misfortune; those around you must ignite their own flames. Simply turning up the jets on your burners will not help if those around you are out of fuel. If others cannot keep up with you, you may have to slow the pace. But if your associates have fuel but no fire, your selfless absorption in the work at hand can become the flint that ignites their enthusiasm. A sense of unity is called forth. Line 2 When waves of enthusiasm take over a group, the wise man watches for small signs, and views the world without illusion. When the first signs of misfortune appear, he withdraws quickly, waiting not even until the end of the day. In this way he advances his own position, while serving the interests of the group. Clearheadedness is vital in times of great excitement. Line 3 "She who hesitates is lost." In this situation, hesitation brings regret. The right moment for seizing an opportunity or approaching a benefactor must be selected carefully, but when that time comes, action should be taken immediately. Giving your allegiance to a worthy cause or leader may well be appropriate, if such a move would further your own interests.Seize the day, or watch your chances disappear. Rather than looking to some outside force, do your best to advance yourself through well-timed personal effort. Line 4 Great works spring from those able to awaken enthusiasm in others through self-confidence and decisiveness. A person without doubts, and who is sincere, attracts others naturally. The power of such a person is enhanced through the sharing of power and responsibility with others. Thus others are willing to return cooperation and become trustworthy allies and supporters. Line 5 If enthusiasm is blocked, you may be experiencing constant pressure, or psychological suffocation. In such a context, when you feel restricted, bogged down, or lacking in the ability to express your ideas or put them into effect, do not worry. It is this exact situation that will prevent you from wasting your energies and keep you alive. View this situation as an advantage. Line 6 Even if your enthusiasm is misguided at this time, it's not a big problem. Everyone suffers delusions from time to time. The bigger problem would be an inability to dream at all. The sober realization that a false dream has run its course can, in itself, be a sign of a fresh beginning. For those with chronic enthusiasm, it's essential to be able to separate the dreamer from the dream. Thunder comes resounding out of the earth: The image of ENTHUSIASM. Thus the ancient kings made music In order to honor merit, And offered it with splendor To the Supreme Deity, Inviting their ancestors to be present.

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The Doors of Perception by Aldous Huxley, 1954 One of the most important and time-tested pieces of psychedelic writings. Huxley documents how we interpret our lives through the lens of his mescaline use. He pontificates on art, religion and the shortcomings of language in the light of this new experience. I’ve heard it suggested that this should be “required reading for life.”

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The Wheel is set against a field of stars symbolizing the cosmos. Below, looking upward, is the Mother, the Earth. At the upper left is the Sky Father, Zeus. At the upper right is an androgynous child. The child, with its wizened face, represents humanity and our ancestors. Inside the Wheel, the mushrooms symbolize luck, the snake, rebirth, the eye, time, the dinosaur, all things lost in the tuning of time. The Wheel of Fortune-

The Wheel of Fortune suggests that you should not simply stand still and accept what life hands you. You can take an active hand to try and remain on the upside of the Wheel. When things are down, instead of waiting and hoping for things to get better, you can work actively towards improving your situation, thereby speeding up the recovery process. Finally, the Wheel asks you to not become discouraged when faced with adversity. Adversity is a natural part of life and should be expected from time to time. The fact that bad times happen should not worry you. Accept them as natural and not necessarily indicative of problems. Instead, look for ways in which you can face and conquer the adversity. If it cannot be addressed, then that might be taken as a suggestion of a problem.

The Wheel represents karma and reminds you that ‘what goes around comes around’. In the upright position, you are likely to be at the positive end but again, do not become complacent. You still need to act in ways that are fundamentally ‘good’ to ensure that luck or positivity stays on your side.

A great affirmation for the Wheel of Fortune is, “Through all the changes that the Universe brings, I feel the centre of stability which is within me.”

Kaf כ -

It refers to the acceptance of whatever is coming to you. When you have studied the cycles of the Wheel of Life, and of good and bad luck, you will accept them both because you know that good and bad are only relative terms and have no existence on their own.. It is important to understand their inherent energies or power, and why they arise in life. Acceptance of both the good and bad things in life gives the opportunity to not spill any energy, as would be done by going against the laws of the universe. It brings you more power. By holding your own power, or strength, in (the palm of) your hand, you can learn how to use it in the most appropriate way.

The two letters of the full spelling of the kaf, are the initial letters of the two Hebrew words: koach (“potential”) and poel (“actual”). Thus, the kaf hints at the power latent within the spiritual realm of the potential to fully manifest itself in the physical realm of the actual. God must create the world continuously; otherwise Creation would instantaneously vanish. His potential is therefore actualized at each moment. This concept is referred to as “the power to actualize potential ever-present within the actualized.” In Chassidut we are taught that this should be one’s initial awareness upon awakening. Since the literal meaning of the letter kaf is “palm” – the place in the body where potential is actualized – this awareness is reflected in the custom of placing one palm on the other upon awakening, before reciting the Modeh Ani prayer: “I thank You, living and eternal King, for you have mercifully restored my soul within me; Your faithfulness is great.”

Kaph also stands for the divine force we receive, hold and channel or direct through ourselves.

Jera Rune -

The ancient meaning of the Jera Rune is that of the Harvest. In the modern day the Jera meaning is concerned with fertility, fruition and reaping what is sown.In a Rune Reading the Jera Rune is seen as a positive one particularly relating to creative endeavors. Anything you have been working on, putting effort into and patiently awaiting results should reach fruition. In questions of love and relationships the Jera Rune can show any time and effort put into cultivating that relationship is set to pay off as in a marriage proposal.

The cycle of the seasons is not so much associated with time, but the inflow and outflow of the land’s breath. The rhythms of sleep, dusk and dawn, the heartbeat, the breath, all these are keys into unlocking Jera’s subtle nature. Like Isa, Jera is has an unstoppable energy, gradual but unrelenting, unhurried but persistent, indifferent to human influence. Nature has a way of persistently marching on. Jera’s changes are not sudden or explosive, and cannot be forced. The key is making small, gradual changes every day, for the better. Taken alone these events may seem trivial, but they are cumulative and proceed forward with all the inevitability of earth’s journey around the sun.

As you sow, so shall you reap.

Jupiter -

Astrologically speaking, the Jupiter symbol makes its mark as the ruler of Sagittarius which is a fire sign and holds personality traits of wisdom, teacher, traveler and is ever expanding his/her circle of influence to gain more knowledge. Jupiter shares rulership of Pisces with Neptune. Here we see themes of receptivity and expanse in the arena of intuitive knowledge.

Alchemically speaking, the Jupiter symbol is reflected in the material form of tin. Tin is an alchemical symbol representing mediation and a balance between hot and cold (situated between Mars/Iron and Saturn/Lead). The thunderbolt is a stand-in for the Jupiter symbol in alchemical texts, and signifies the second phase of the Lesser Work of the grand alchemical process.

In Chinese symbolism, Jupiter is ally to the element of wood and carries themes of patience, compassion as well as strength and durability. The Chinese element of wood is also symbolic of the spring season and so it's associated with growth,renewal and transition. Jupiter has a twelve year orbit cycle, and is very auspicious for the Chinese zodiac as the planet marks each new Chinese year.

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A timeline of myth, and the evolution of belief systems. 

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Rattan Mohan Sharma - Morning Shlokas One of the best ways to start your day.

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The top of the phallic stone column resembles a brain, suggesting the human body. The dark, chaotic column suggest bloody history. The arrangement of the spears is hierarchical.

5 of Wands - In the Tarot, the Fives typically represent conflict and change, and this is no different for the Five of Wands. This card indicates that you are in the midst of conflict, tension and competition and it is impacting your ability to move forward with your goals. Rather than being able to work together with others, you are coming up against it and are constantly being challenged on your point of view. The trouble is that everyone is trying to express their point of view and opinions but no-one is listening, and so there is little progress. There is only conflict, and there is little or no value in the discussions that are occurring. Similarly, this card is representative of a group of people who are committed to an end but they cannot fully agree on how to implement this goal, as each has their individual agenda as to how to bring this to fruition. Aim to turn this into constructive conflict by allowing each person to openly share their thoughts but then listen to other people’s thoughts. Once everyone has been heard and all opinions have been considered, determine the best path forward.

The Five of Wands also encourages diversity and differences of opinion. You may be in a situation where you are dealing with people from different cultures and backgrounds, and may be struggling with accepting their way of living. Know that each person has something unique to bring to the table and that you will actually benefit by learning more about them and what they have to offer.

The Five of Wands encourages an enthusiastic approach to change. Change is coming, whether you like it or not, however your challenge will be in ensuring that everyone is on the same page and is focused on dealing with this change constructively and positively. Currently, there is scattered energy resulting from misdirected enthusiasm. Everyone has many ideas but no-one is there to bring them into one consistent path forward. Your role may be in identifying a clear strategy and purpose that can be implemented by all involved.

I Ching Hexagram 49 : Revolution - Line 1 At the outset of a period of great change, there is no need to hurry. You can restrain yourself for now, for the timing is not yet ripe. Events are just taking shape — you can never know precisely what form will solidify in the end. In the great revolutions of history, the first wave of leaders is usually killed; it is the second wave that endures. Premature action right now will lead to misfortune. Line 2 When an honest attempt has been made to bring about gradual reform, but such efforts have proven futile, revolutionary change becomes necessary. But before attempting to institute sweeping changes, take time to imagine in some detail what outcome you hope to achieve. Only by knowing clearly what goal is to be achieved can that goal ever be met. Line 3 Initiating action at the present time might well bring negative results. Even when change really seems necessary, it is unskillful to proceed with haste and ruthlessness, which could be courting disaster. The opposite error lies in excessive hesitation and conservatism, which is also not advisable, for not every demand for change in the existing order should be heeded. On the other hand, repeated and well-founded complaints should not fail to get a hearing. Examine and consider the situation thoroughly. Timing is especially important. Do not be led astray. Line 4 Radical change requires an appropriate level of authority. The emphasis here is on unselfish motives and broad, mature views. Be wary of pettiness and narrow thinking. The image is of institutions in which certain values need to be changed, stressing justice as opposed to hypocrisy. Good luck, promotion, and success are indicated, especially if you are now in a humble position or living a quiet life. Line 5 Fortune favors the bold, and the stout of heart. Go ahead and make the necessary changes; you know what to do. Don’t stand on ceremony, don’t consult the oracle, don’t call home for advice: Just do it! You will meet with success. Fear not. Line 6 The major objective is reached, and only the fine-tuning remains. Although you may see limitations in the new set of conditions, you must not fall into a boring funk by striving for perfection. Try to find satisfaction in what is now possible. The happiest person is the one who passionately desires what he or she already possesses.

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'The Marsh Chapel Experiment, also called the “Good Friday Experiment,” was a 1962 experiment conducted on Good Friday at Boston University's Marsh Chapel. Walter N. Pahnke, a graduate student in theology at Harvard Divinity School, designed the experiment under the supervision of Timothy Leary and the Harvard Psilocybin Project. Pahnke's experiment investigated whether psilocybin (the active principle in psilocybin mushrooms) would act as a reliable entheogen in religiously predisposed subjects.'

After having been administered the niacin placebo or psilocybin, the test subjects attended this beautiful and rather strange sermon by Rev. Howard Thurman.