“If you have harmony with nature, you will be exalted; if you fight it, you will be consumed.” Yogi Bhajan
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 48 – In pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the practice of the Tao, every day something is dropped.
Tao Te Ching – Verse 48
In pursuit of knowledge,
every day something is added.
In the practice of the Tao,
every day something is dropped.
Less and less do you need to force things,
until finally you arrive at non-action.
When nothing is done,
nothing is left undone.
True mastery can be gained
by letting things go their own way.
It can’t be gained by interfering. Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 48 – In pursuit of knowledge, every day something is added. In the practice of the Tao, every day something is dropped.”
Today: “The corruption and decay that we have witnessed can still be addressed and dealt with as it has not necessarily reached the core of the larger group psyche.” from the I Ching
The corruption and decay that we have witnessed can still be addressed and dealt with as it has not necessarily reached the core of the larger group psyche.
See Tao Te Ching – Verse 47 – Without opening your door, you can open your heart to the world
See the previous reading: Today: “Still waiting. Be still. Keep composure. Do not react. Much is still in motion. You have to allow things to play out.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Waiting for impending disaster, tempers may flare. Stay calm and enjoy some measure of stability while it lasts.” from the I Ching
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18 – Eighteen. Ku / Repairing the Damage
Winds sweep through the Mountain valley:
The Superior Person sweeps away corruption and stagnation by stirring up the people and strengthening their spirit.
Supreme success.
Before crossing to the far shore, consider the move for three days.
After crossing, devote three days of hard labor to damage control.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You are blessed with an opportunity to resuscitate that which others have abandoned as beyond repair.
This ruin wasn’t caused by evil intention, but by indifference to decay.
Just by addressing yourself to the problem, you exhibit a new awareness, a fresh perspective.
This is a time of recovery, renewal, regeneration.
Six in the beginning means:Correcting his father’s error, a son treads dangerously close to dishonor. Setting right what has been spoiled by the father.
And When Did You Last See Your Father? – William Yeames |
| Rigid adherence to tradition has resulted in decay. But the decay has not yet penetrated deeply and so can still be easily remedied. It is as if a son were compensating for the decay his father allowed to creep in. Then no blame attaches to the father. However, one must not overlook the danger or take the matter too lightly. Only if one is conscious of the danger connected with every reform will everything go well in the end. |
26 – Twenty-Six. Ta Ch’u / Recharging Power
Heaven’s motherlode waits within the Mountain:
The Superior Person mines deep into history’s wealth of wisdom and deeds, charging his character with timeless strength.
Persevere.
Drawing sustenance from these sources creates good fortune.
Then you may cross to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
There are important precedents in this situation.
Others have trodden this Path before you, overcoming the same obstacles facing you now, and making crucial decisions at the same crossroads.
Study their journals, watch for their trail markings.
Gain inspiration and wisdom from the heroes and learn from the mistakes of those who chose a sidepath.
All were Seekers, explorers whose daring mapped a course you can follow.
The words and deeds of the finest can imbue you with the courage necessary to face what lies before you.
Today: “Life has a message for everyone” – Yogi Bhajan
“Life has a message for everyone. Life provides an opportunity for everyone. Fortunate are those who avail themselves of it, unfortunate are those who miss it.” Yogi Bhajan
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 47 – Without opening your door, you can open your heart to the world
Tao Te Ching – Verse 47
Without opening your door,
you can open your heart to the world.
Without looking out your window,
you can see the essence of the Tao.
The more you know,
the less you understand.
The Master arrives without leaving,
sees the light without looking,
achieves without doing a thing. Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 47 – Without opening your door, you can open your heart to the world”
Today: “You have opportunity for advancement using your skills along with your association with other able people. Heed the dangers and stay safe.” from the I Ching
In the conflict with the evildoers, be resolute in y our principles. Do not become like them.
First, resolution must be based on a union of strength and friendliness. Second, a compromise with evil is not possible; evil must under all circumstances be openly discredited. Nor must our own passions and shortcomings be glossed over. Third, the struggle must not be carried on directly by force.
See the previous reading: Today: “Waiting for impending disaster, tempers may flare. Stay calm and enjoy some measure of stability while it lasts.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Still waiting. Be still. Keep composure. Do not react. Much is still in motion. You have to allow things to play out.” from the I Ching
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43 – Forty-Three. Kuai / Breakthrough
A Deluge from Heaven:
The Superior Person rains fortune upon those in need, then moves on with no thought of the good he does.
The issue must be raised before an impartial authority.
Be sincere and earnest, despite the danger.
Do not try to force the outcome, but seek support where needed.
Set a clear goal.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
Your iron will must come to the forefront now.
It will take great personal determination to resolve the situation in question.
Your adversary would love to force you into an angry display.
That would legitimize his opposition to you.
Such a berserker rage would drag you down to his level.
You must resolutely take a public stand against what he represents, but refuse to engage him.
Without compromise, you show others the way to higher ground.
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This hexagram signifies on the one hand a break-through after a long accumulation of tension, as a swollen river breaks through its dikes, or in the manner of a cloudburst. On the other hand, applied to human conditions, it refers to the time when inferior people gradually begin to disappear. Their influence is on the wane; as a result of resolute action, a change in conditions occurs, a break-through. The hexagram is linked with the third month [April-May].
THE JUDGEMENT BREAK-THROUGH. One must resolutely make the matter known Even if only one inferior man is occupying a ruling position in a city, he is able to oppress superior men. Even a single passion still lurking in the heart has power to obscure reason. Passion and reason cannot exist side by side- therefore fight without quarter is necessary if the good is to prevail. |
‘Carnival’ – Fractal artwork by Sven Geier, 2006 |
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THE IMAGE The lake has risen up to heaven: When the water of a lake has risen up to heaven, there is reason to fear a cloudburst. Taking this as a warning, the superior man forestalls a violent collapse. If a man were to pile up riches for himself alone, without considering others, he would certainly experience a collapse. For all gathering is followed by dispersion. Therefore the superior man begins to distribute while he is accumulating. In the same way, in developing his character he takes care not to become hardened in obstinacy but to remain receptive to impressions by help of strict and continuous self-examination. |
Today: “There is individual consciousness and from there, group consciousness and then we reach universal consciousness.” – Yogi Bhajan
“There is individual consciousness and from there, group consciousness and then we reach universal consciousness. The aim of the man is to reach universal consciousness.” Yogi Bhajan
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 46 – When the world has the Tao Fast horses are retired to till the soil. When the world lacks the Tao Warhorses give birth on the battlefield
Tao Te Ching – Verse 46
When the world has the Tao
Fast horses are retired to till the soil
When the world lacks the Tao
Warhorses give birth on the battlefield
There is no crime greater than greed
No disaster greater than discontentment
No fault greater than avarice
Thus the satisfaction of contentment
is the lasting satisfaction
(translation by Derek Lin, 2006)
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When a country is in harmony with the Tao,
the factories make trucks and tractors.
When a country goes counter to the Tao,
warheads are stockpiled outside the cities.
There is no greater illusion than fear,
no greater wrong than preparing to defend yourself, no greater misfortune than having an enemy.
Whoever can see through all fear
will always be safe.
(translation by Stephen Mitchell, 1995)
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Today: “You have opportunity for advancement using your skills along with your association with other able people. Heed the dangers and stay safe.” from the I Ching
You have opportunity for advancement using your skills along with your association with other able people. Heed the dangers and stay safe.
See Tao Te Ching – Verse 45 – True perfection seems imperfect, yet it is perfectly itself
See the previous reading: Today: “Still waiting. Be still. Keep composure. Do not react. Much is still in motion. You have to allow things to play out.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Waiting for impending disaster, tempers may flare. Stay calm and enjoy some measure of stability while it lasts.” from the I Ching
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Recent suggestions:
Lecture: LA860 – 960131 – Increase the Flow of the Earth Within You
Still relevant:
See Richard Wilhelm's translation for this reading
26 – Twenty-Six. Ta Ch’u / Recharging Power
Heaven’s motherlode waits within the Mountain:
The Superior Person mines deep into history’s wealth of wisdom and deeds, charging his character with timeless strength.
Persevere.
Drawing sustenance from these sources creates good fortune.
Then you may cross to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
There are important precedents in this situation.
Others have trodden this Path before you, overcoming the same obstacles facing you now, and making crucial decisions at the same crossroads.
Study their journals, watch for their trail markings.
Gain inspiration and wisdom from the heroes and learn from the mistakes of those who chose a sidepath.
All were Seekers, explorers whose daring mapped a course you can follow.
The words and deeds of the finest can imbue you with the courage necessary to face what lies before you.
Nine in the third place means:
A good stallion with speed.
Discipline daily, study your goal, and advance is assured.
A good horse that follows others.
Awareness of danger,
With perseverance, furthers.
Practice chariot driving and armed defense daily.
It furthers one to have somewhere to go.
Scene form Ben Hur, the movie
The way opens; the hindrance has been cleared away. A man is in contact with a strong will acting in the same direction as his own, and goes forward like one good horse following another. But danger still threatens, and he must remain aware of it, or he will be robbed of his firmness. Thus he must acquire skill on the one hand in what will take him forward, and on the other in what will protect him against unforeseen attacks. It is good in such a pass to have a goal toward which to strive.
41 – Forty-one. Sun / Decrease
The stoic Mountain drains its excess waters to the Lake below:
The Superior Person curbs his anger and sheds his desires.
To be frugal and content is to possess immeasurable wealth within.
Nothing of value could be refused such a person.
Make a portion of each meal a share of your offering.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
This is an occasion for downsizing to fighting trim.
Simplicity and economy are strong defenses against the slings and arrows of Outrageous Fortune.
Whether this is a time of want or a time of plenty, it is an auspicious time to shed a dependency.
Today: “We come on this earth to go. We come in grace; therefore, we must go in grace.” – Yogi Bhajan
“We come on this earth to go. We come in grace; therefore, we must go in grace. This is the highest power one has to achieve.” Yogi Bhajan
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Tao Te Ching – Verse 45 – True perfection seems imperfect, yet it is perfectly itself
Tao Te Ching – Verse 45
True perfection seems imperfect,
yet it is perfectly itself.
True fullness seems empty,
yet it is fully present.
True straightness seems crooked.
True wisdom seems foolish.
True art seems artless.
The Master allows things to happen.
She shapes events as they come.
She steps out of the way
and lets the Tao speak for itself. Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 45 – True perfection seems imperfect, yet it is perfectly itself”
Meditation: LA046 – 780614 – Hari Shabad Meditation – Use the Wind to Produce Trance and Dissolve Negativity
Yogi Bhajan Los Angeles, June 14, 1978
Sit in easy pose with a straight spine. Pull the chin in and push the chest out.
Relax the arms down with the elbows bent nd the forearms raised up from the sides of the body until they slant away from each side of the body at about a 30′ degree angle. Point the palms foreward and touch the Saturn or middle fingertip of each hand to its respective thumb tip. Leave the remaining fingers pointing up.
Sit with the legs crossed or in a chair with the weight of both feet equally distributed on the floor.
Deeply inhale and completely exhale as the mantra is chanted.
The eyes are l/10th open.
Chant the following mantra three times as the breath is completely exhaled.
SAT NAAM HAREEE NAAM HAREE NAAM HAREE HAREE NAAM SAT NAAM SAT NAAM HAREE
After the designated time is completed remain in the same body position and chant
SA-A-A-A-A-A-AT NAAM Continue for a period of time. Then begin chanting
GURU GURU WAHE GURU, GURU RAM DAS GURU three times per breath. Chant in a monotone very forcefully, stressing the first syllable of each word.
Chant the first mantra for 31 minutes. Then chant the next mantras for as long as desired.
Sat Nam, Hari Nam, Hari Nam, Haree…
Comments:
Pulling the chin in and pushing the chest out creates an equalibrium and prevents freaking out while meditating. The meditation “eliminates negativity, brings posi- tivity, arouses the spirit to blossom,” and when long SAT NAAM is done with it, it makes a combination that “has nothing parallel and equal to it.” “HAREE” is the creative energy of God. “SAT NAAM” explodes it. It is of hegher potency and multiplies the power of “HAREE” millions of times. If the third mantra is properly chanted, it will bring up the kundalini. If a person can learn and chant all 3 mantras, “how dumb and unfortunate and condemned from the heavens he may be, he will recuperate 10 times.”
LA046 780614 HARI SHABAD KRIYA Use the wind to produce trance and eliminate negativity
Today: “Still waiting. Be still. Keep composure. Do not react. Much is still in motion. You have to allow things to play out.” from the I Ching
Still waiting. Be still. Keep composure. Do not react. Much is still in motion. You have to allow things to play out.
See Today: “Your deeds should be honorable” – Yogi Bhajan
See Tao Te Ching – Verse 44 – Fame or integrity: which is more important?
See the previous reading: Today: “Waiting for impending disaster, tempers may flare. Stay calm and enjoy some measure of stability while it lasts.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “It is necessary to find a way of transition as quickly as possible, and to take action.” from the I Ching
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Still relevant:
See Richard Wilhelm's translation for this reading
5 – Five. Hsü / Calculated Waiting
Deep Waters in the Heavens:
Thunderclouds approaching from the West, but no rain yet.
The Superior Person nourishes himself and remains of good cheer to condition himself for the moment of truth.
Great Success if you sincerely keep to your course.
You may cross to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You must now endure this Dangling — either a carrot before your nose, or a sword above your head.
This strange mix of apprehension and anticipation is a Purgatory.
There is nothing more you can do to affect the outcome.
You must now submit to the Fates.
Six in the fourth place means:
The enemy is upon you.
You wait in blood, preparing yourself for their blows; but your own ability can see you through, if you stand your ground and maintain balance.
Waiting in blood.
Get out of the pit.
The situation is extremely dangerous. It is of utmost gravity now – a matter of life and death. Bloodshed seems imminent. There is no going forward or backward; we are cut off as if in a pit. Now we must simply stand fast and let fate take its course. This composure, which keeps us from aggravating the trouble by anything we might do, is the only way of getting out of the dangerous pit.
43 – Forty-Three. Kuai / Breakthrough
A Deluge from Heaven:
The Superior Person rains fortune upon those in need, then moves on with no thought of the good he does.
The issue must be raised before an impartial authority.
Be sincere and earnest, despite the danger.
Do not try to force the outcome, but seek support where needed.
Set a clear goal.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
Your iron will must come to the forefront now.
It will take great personal determination to resolve the situation in question.
Your adversary would love to force you into an angry display.
That would legitimize his opposition to you.
Such a berserker rage would drag you down to his level.
You must resolutely take a public stand against what he represents, but refuse to engage him.
Without compromise, you show others the way to higher ground.
Tao Te Ching – Verse 44 – Fame or integrity: which is more important?
Tao Te Ching – Verse 44
Fame or integrity: which is more important?
Money or happiness: which is more valuable?
Success or failure: which is more destructive?
If you look to others for fulfillment,
you will never truly be fulfilled.
If your happiness depends on money,
you will never be happy with yourself. Continue reading “Tao Te Ching – Verse 44 – Fame or integrity: which is more important?”
Today: “Your deeds should be honorable” – Yogi Bhajan
“Your deeds should be honorable and they cannot be honorable if you do not have honorable intentions. It is the honorable intention that will bring the honorable act from you.” Yogi Bhajan
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Today: “Waiting for impending disaster, tempers may flare. Stay calm and enjoy some measure of stability while it lasts.” from the I Ching
Waiting for impending disaster, tempers may flare. Stay calm and enjoy some measure of stability while it lasts.
See Today: “My sharing of this yoga is to teach humans the ultimate science of mankind” – Yogi Bhajan
See Tao Te Ching – Verse 43 – The gentlest thing in the world overcomes the hardest thing in the world.
See the previous reading: Today: “It is necessary to find a way of transition as quickly as possible, and to take action.” from the I Ching
See the previous previous reading: Today: “Come together in honor of your most immediate ancestor.” from the I Ching
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Lecture: LA860 – 960131 – Increase the Flow of the Earth Within You
Previous suggestions:
See Richard Wilhelm's translation for this reading
5 – Five. Hsü / Calculated Waiting
Deep Waters in the Heavens:
Thunderclouds approaching from the West, but no rain yet.
The Superior Person nourishes himself and remains of good cheer to condition himself for the moment of truth.
Great Success if you sincerely keep to your course.
You may cross to the far shore.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
You must now endure this Dangling — either a carrot before your nose, or a sword above your head.
This strange mix of apprehension and anticipation is a Purgatory.
There is nothing more you can do to affect the outcome.
You must now submit to the Fates.
Nine in the second place means:
Taking your post in the sand, ceaselessly watching the far shore for enemy movements, you must endure the taunts and contempt of your comrades.
Good fortune in the end.
Waiting on the sand.
There is some gossip.
The end brings good fortune.
Mitsuke sandbank
The danger gradually comes closer. Sand is near the bank of the river, and the water means danger. Disagreements crop up. General unrest can easily develop in such times, and we lay the blame on one another. He who stays calm will succeed in making things go well in the end. Slander will be silenced if we do not gratify it with injured retorts.
63 – Sixty-Three. Chi Chi / Aftermath
Boiling Water over open Flame, one might extinguish The other:
The Superior Person takes a 360 degree view of the situation and prepares for any contingency.
Success in small matters if you stay on course.
Early good fortune can end in disorder.
SITUATION ANALYSIS:
Victory at the expense of another is a merciless taskmaster.
The precarious balance here is reflected in the lines of the hexagram: each of the yin lines rests upon a strong yang line — a seemingly perfect arrangement.
But the scales will be tipped with the change of any one line.
And there WILL be change.
Tireless vigilance and an answer to every challenge — that is the uneasy Seat of Power occupied by the conqueror.