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Vaedhii Bhakti and Shuddhá Bhakti (1)

[26] A devotee of this category may [...] It would be wise for me to take initiation from a preceptor and count beads. [...] such devotion has no real value.

Ui to Uluka (Discourse 9) (1)

[162] Buddha, employing philosophical [...] upasampadá to mean taking initiation into the path of sádhaná.

Twice Born (4)

[2] [By birth everybody is a shúdra, [...] Brahma (through psycho-spiritual initiation), he or she becomes a bráhmańa.]

[11] One meaning is an initiated person [...] was the spiritual birth, during initiation. Such a person is dvija, born [...] cannot be, treated as a human being.

[18] Veda pát́hát [...] sadvipra [a true vipra]. After initiation, if one becomes an intellectual, [...] páthát bhavet viprah.

[19] And Brahma jánáti bráhmańah – “and after initiation, after becoming dvija, when one [...] treated as a bráhmańa.

Tripura (1)

[3] Around the same time a movement [...] language he spoke, so they took initiation from him. The king also embraced [...] was the culture of the region.

The Three Stages of Spiritual Progress (4)

[5] Usually, when a child develops [...] system. The inner spirit of this initiation is that one should pray to Parama [...] Gáyattrii Mantra it has been said:

[8] After receiving this initiation according to the Vedic system, [...] of mind. The next stage is the initiation according to the Tantric system [...] imparting diikśá (initiation) and the Iśt́a mantra. [...] Iishvara and Iishvara is Guru.”

The Supreme Entity Transcends All Colours (1)

[1] Vedic initiation consists of praying to Parama [...] properly” means to ask for everything.

The Supreme Cognition (1)

[36] That is why it is said that you [...] one gets diikśá [initiation] and does sádhaná, that unknown love becomes known.

The Source of Internal Stamina (1)

[7] Now, when you have proven that [...] the path of spirituality, take initiation, do sadhana,” you will find [...] accomplished then other path will open up.

The Science of Action (1)

[37] We often notice that after initiation a sincere sádhaka suddenly [...] dominated by Consciousness be created.

The Process of Initiation (9)

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[2] After this, at the age of twelve, the child should take initiation from an ácárya/á [...] or afterwards, they should take initiation in Sahaja Yoga from the ácárya/á. [...] taught before the age of sixteen.

[4] The ácárya/ás [...] remuneration from their initiates for initiation. It is the duty of every Ananda [...] ácárya/ás and purodhás.

[5] A person of twelve or above may [...] No fee is to be charged for this initiation. The process of dakśińá [...] repetition of mantra by syllables.

[8] At the time of initiation or shortly afterwards, those who [...] and full scope to all languages.

[9] Diikśádána [Initiation]

[10] (1) Only a few selected individuals [...] alone are entitled to give this initiation.

[15] (5) Initiation in Prárambhika, Sádhárańa [...] done before the pratiika [emblem].

The Influence of Máyá on the Human Mind (5)

[32] To practice sádhaná [...] imparting diikśá (initiation). So, in spiritual sphere the role of Sadguru and the importance of initiation should be properly understood by spiritual aspirants.

[35] The process which leads to enlightenment [...] – vaedikii diikśa (initiation according to the Vaedic system) and tántrikii diikśá (initiation according to the Tantric system). [...] is called Tantra. The process of initiation according to the science of tántra [...] domination of Máyá.

The Importance of Diikśá (5)

[1] Today in a short discourse I shall try to say something about diikśá [initiation] and its importance relative to the existence of a microcosm.

[4] Guiding factors should come from a subtler source, and in the case of the spiritual initiation of a human being, those guiding [...] human beings come from that source.

[5] As far as initiation is concerned, there are two types. [...] Tántrikii diikśá.

[9] [By birth, everybody is a shúdra, [...] Brahma (through psycho-spiritual initiation) he or she becomes a Bráhmańa.]

[17] Lord Sadáshiva is the father [...] to pass through this process of initiation. There is no alternative.

The Fundamental Difference between Veda and Tantra (3)

[7] Tantra is of the opinion that the [...] way. Please help me get Tantric initiation.”

[8] So Vedic initiation today is just the first step towards Tantric initiation. The sádhaka says, “O [...] opportunity to learn it.”

The Dialogues of Shiva and Párvatii – 3 (1)

[23] Now regarding this sahajávasthá, [...] Diikśá [spiritual initiation] means “an inward march”. [...] within. So why will you roam outside?

The Cult of Spirituality – the Cult of Pinnacled Order (1)

[43] So on the path of spiritual progress, [...] finally attain the guru and get initiation, then they begin to walk on this [...] lifetime and even after your death.

The Balanced Triangle of Forces (2)

[2] The Siddhántácára, [...] diiksá [a kind of Tantric initiation] from a kaola guru [Tantric guru], [...] Rájádhirája and gave the first initiation in that school to the young Prince [...] 2 )

Táttvika Diipiká (Paiṋcama Parva) (2)

[1] Diikśá Prańálii (Initiation Methods)

[6] It is meaningless to impart diikśá [...] practices. But, in absences of initiation of five years of age, there is [...] – it will be a perfect man.

Tantra and Sádhaná (3)

[17] The situation can be explained [...] field; and the preceptor’s initiation is the sowing of seeds. If the [...] irrigated, the harvest will be poor.

[109] In Tantra the system of diikśá [initiation] is highly scientific. Initiation has two important aspects: diipanii [...] Vishvasára Tantra says,

Táńd́ava and Kaośikii (1)

[2] Proper attention should be paid [...] diikśá [spiritual initiation] from an ácárya(á) [...] but also the society as a whole.

Glossary (1)

[1] ÁCÁRYA or ÁCÁRYÁ. Spiritual teacher qualified to give initiation and teach all lessons of meditation. [...] the tradition of Shiva Tantra.

Spiritual Lessons of the Giitá – 3 (1)

[6] Now, this fundamental negativity, [...] just after diikśá [initiation], the kulakuńd́alinii [...] comes under the category of matter.

Social Functions and Festivals (1)

[2] Among the social functions are: [...] celebrates the day of the first initiation given by Shrii Shrii Ánandamúrtijii.] [...] Phálguna. Spring Festival.]

Shrávańii Púrńimá (2)

[13] Let us return to our original topic. [...] course of his life, and he took initiation. That was the first spiritual initiation I ever imparted to anyone. And [...] Púrnima, has again returned.

Savitr Rk (3)

[19] So before one gets initiation one may make a request before [...] iśt́a mantra, gets initiation, then he is to do as per rules. He need not pray for anything else, because he has gotten initiation.

Sadvipra, Táraka Brahma, Sadáshiva and Shrii Krśńa (1)

[7] So, the initiation of a revolutionary change is not [...] tremendous wave of social progress.

Sádhaná (3)

[27] In human society there are many [...] Even after receiving spiritual initiation or receiving an education, they [...] not animals, will if they receive initiation carry on spiritual practices, [...] behave like intelligent people.

[28] Spiritual initiation and education will bring about [...] and civilization will be futile.

Rk to Rkśa (Discourse 11) (3)

[23] By adding this mahávyáhrti [...] this mantra is called “Vedic initiation”. Later on, when the person gets [...] then that is called “Tantric initiation”.

[24] The Rgveda was considered the chief [...] its antiquity, but because Vedic initiation was more or less based on the [...] Atharvaveda should not be accepted.

Questions and Answers on Microvita – Excerpt C (3)

[3] If a person contracts a disease caused by negative microvita before initiation and does dhyána sincerely after initiation, the disease will not spread but [...] dhyána at specific times.

[4] If a person contracts a disease caused by negative microvita after initiation, does dhyána perfectly [...] cauliflower, cabbage, turnip, etc.

Questions and Answers on Meditation (1)

[54] “Diikśá is the process of initiation. It brings about spiritual illumination [...] [mental reactive momenta].”

Publisher's Note (1)

[42] “Diikśá and Initiation”. Discourse in English. Tape. [...] 11-12, June-July 1981. Re-edited.

Procedure for Fasting (1)

[1] Voluntary fasting on certain days [...] Iishvara. Those who have received initiation into Ananda Marga Iishvara Prańidhána [...] and amávasyá days.

Pinnacled Existence (1)

[9] Then how is that thirst to be quenched? [...] Buddha used the word Abhidhamma for initiation. It means “getting the way to Dharma.”

Parama Puruśa – the Primordial Cause (1)

[4] We discover this truth at the beginning, [...] Vaedika diikśá [initiation]? Give us righteous intellect. [...] established in all-round perfection.

Our Social Treatise (1)

[28] Similarly, if the people of a particular [...] Marga, in the very first phase of initiation, a new member is taught to forget [...] rejects these narrow sentiments.

On the Savitr Rk (12)

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Glossary (1)

[1] ÁCÁRYA or ÁCÁRYÁ. Spiritual teacher qualified to give initiation and teach all lessons of meditation. [...] of herbal and natural medicine.

Mantra Caetanya (1)

[24] Spiritual practice is essential for human beings; and for spiritual practice initiation is necessary. And those human [...] from where their existence sprang.

Glossary (1)

[13] TANMÁTRATATTVA. The theory [...] spiritual teacher qualified to give initiation.

He Who Steals Others' Sins Is Called Hari (4)

[1] What does the term “diikśá” [...] “diikśá” and the English word “initiation”, do not have quite the same meaning. [...] diikśá, the word “initiation” is generally, used. According [...] (exhaustion of saḿskaras).

[3] Diikśá is the process [...] any spiritual progress prior to initiation due to a lack of diipajiṋánam. [...] means “exhaustion”.

[6] But when this is the law, how does initiation lead to the exhaustion of one’s [...] because He dearly loves His devotees.

Hara's Seven Secrets (1)

[14] [By birth, everybody is a shúdra, [...] Brahma (through psycho-spiritual initiation), he or she becomes a bráhmańa.]

Gáyattrii Rhythm and the “Gáyattrii Mantra” (3)

[1] In ancient times there were two recognized stages in the process of initiation. The first one was Vaedikii diikśá, that is, initiation as per the Vaedik [Vedic] school [...] diikśá, that is, initiation as per Tantra. The most important [...] Vaedikii diikśá.

From Animality to Divinity (3)

[7] “By birth, everybody is a [...] animality”.) “And when one gets initiation, that is, Vaedikii diikśá [...] diikśá, that is, psycho-spiritual initiation, initiation in the realm of psycho-spirituality, the person becomes a Bráhmańa.”

Diikśá and Initiation (11)

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Brahma Cakra (1)

[15] And the second expression of Vidyámáyá [...] krpá through some medium he gets initiation. After being initiated he is to [...] about by hládinii shakti.

Glossary (1)

[1] Abhidhamma (Pali): “getting the way to Dharma”, spiritual initiation. Ácarya: “one [...] Maháyána Buddhism

Avadhúta/iká and Avadhúta Board (1)

[1] If it is not possible for anyone [...] and if such a person takes formal initiation in sannyása, he/she will [...] will not enforce any decision.

Glossary (1)

[1] ÁCÁRYA m. or ÁCÁRYÁ f. Spiritual teacher qualified to give initiation and teach all lessons of meditation. [...] the tradition of Shaeva Tantra.

Glossary (1)

[1] ÁCÁRYA or ÁCÁRYÁ. Spiritual teacher qualified to give initiation and teach all lessons of meditation. [...] movements from the subtle to the crude.