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Kriya for opening to knowledge

The Kriyā of Sweet Speech engages the three sound centers—Parā, Paśyantī, Vaikharī—to cultivate honey-like words.

Form a mudrā resembling abhiṣeka on the śivaliṅga, fingers held straight. Concentration on this mudrā brings calmness and an energy flow through the body. Place two fingers on the indicated cakra where nectar spreads into the body. Chant Om, Jīvāmi Madhumātmā, feeling that cakra. The phrase Jivhā me madhumattamā means the tongue should hold honey, so all speech emerges humble, kind, and sweet. Remain with fingers on that cakra, sitting straight. This practice connects to social education taught by mother and father and the seed of Sarasvatī. On the Kaṇṭha Kamala, the throat lotus, divine and kind words are produced. Parā is the pressure center, seed of sound; Paśyantī is on the vocal cord where sound becomes manifest; Vaikharī is on the tongue tip formulating sound. These three centers make a fine person of good speech. Bring the resonance to these centers with hands placed on the lap, one over the other. Uḍḍīyāna Prāṇa flows upside down, forming a circle, supported by a Śiva Mudrā containing three Nāgas. Touch the Paśyantī center with thumbs and middle fingers while chanting Ham So or Om Haṁ So. This kriyā removes anxiety, solves sleeping problems, brings calmness, and opens knowledge, Sarasvatī. Repeat the mantra with mālā, keep the body motionless, upright, and feel relaxation. Fold hands towards the chest, chant asato mā, then place the forehead to the ground, enhancing blood circulation to the head and energizing the five jñānendriyas.

"Jivhā me madhumattamā—it means that on my tongue there should be honey—that whatever we speak, the sound from our tongue should always emerge as humble, kind, and sweet words."

"Parā, Paśyantī, and Vaikharī are the three levels of the seat of sound."

Filming location: Strilky, Czech Republic

Om Śrī Alakhpurījī Mahādev Kī Jai, Niveśwar Mahādev Kī Jai, Dīp Nārāyaṇ Bhagavān Kī Jai, Satguru Svāmī Madhavānandajī Bhagavān Kī Jai, Satya Sanātana. We will chant eleven times the Mahāmṛtyu Jaya Mantra, which purifies all the cakras, develops concentration, and opens or awakens the Sahasrāra cakra. Sit straight and form a mudrā, like this. This mudrā resembles the abhiṣeka performed on the śivaliṅga. The mudrā is held thus: straight, with your concentration on the mudrā formed by these fingers, from where the flow of Gaumukh guides the Gaṅgotrī. You will feel calmness in the body and a flow of energy throughout the whole body. Keep this mudrā. Now place these two fingers on this cakra here, where nectar spreads into the body. My tongue should hold nectar; my every word should be sweet as honey—Madhu, Madhu, Madhama. When this Madhu enters the cakra I am indicating, and with these two fingers placed here, you will feel it. We will now chant: Om, chant Om, Jīvāmi Madhumātmā, Om Jīvāmi Madhumātmā. Very nice. Remain in that mudrā, feel that cakra. And when we say “Jivhā me madhumattamā,” it means that on my tongue there should be honey—that whatever we speak, the sound from our tongue should always emerge as humble, kind, and sweet words. Do not remove your fingers from the cakra. Sit straight. Oh God, do not feel tired. It is said that those who possess humbleness and calmness, kindness always speaks good words. As long as you do not achieve this, you will not be successful. This connects us to what we call social education. It is very important, and such behavior and education are given by our mother and father. And there is also the seed of Sarasvatī. Kaṇṭhakamala—on that lotus of the Kaṇṭhakamala, such divine and kind words are produced and offered to the best of the wise. Parā, Paśyantī, and Vaikharī are the three levels of the seat of sound. Do not be tired, do not be weary. Sit straight; do not sleep. Someone is already sleeping. That is how a disciple meets the Guru’s guruvākyas. So, Jivhā me madhumattamā—the honey on the tongue—refers to the words spoken in the Upaniṣads. Parā, Paśyantī, and Vaikharī are the three levels of the sound we speak. Look at Mahāprabhujī’s mudrā, and see how kind, humble, and beautiful are the divine words that Mahāprabhujī has. Parā is located on this cakra here, which I am showing. That is the seed of sound. Whenever you speak, you first feel pressure on this cakra. Paśyantī is here on the vocal cord, where sound becomes manifest. Then Jīvahā, on the tip of the tongue, formulates the sound. Thus these three centers—Parā, Paśyantī, and Vaikharī—make you a fine person with good speech. And so, Kaṇṭha Kamala. Kamala is the lotus situated in the kaṇṭha (throat). There resides Sarasvatī, and it is said that those who speak well are praised, “Oh, he has Sarasvatī on his kaṇṭha.” We will go there. Perform kānta kamalā; close your eyes. Concentrate on these three centers: Parā, Paśyantī, and Vaikharī. Very good. Look at Mahāprabhujī’s mudrā, concentrate on his face. Now, after this kriyā of jihvā mādhumatī, having worked through these three—Parā, Paśyantī, and Vaikharī—with this mudrā, you will now perform another mudrā. Look into my eyes and listen. In that Brahmarendra, you will feel the vibration, and we will change again. Close your eyes. Now place your hands on your lap, one hand over the other palm. Feel your whole body. Feel the resonance on the particular center I am showing you. Now we will bring this to the different centers. Uḍḍīyāna Prāṇa: that prāṇa will flow upside down. It will go in the opposite direction, becoming like a circle. The mudrā I will show you shortly will support this and unite these three: Parā, Paśyantī, Vāk, and Sarasvatī. Madhumātmā is very important. Now look at the Śiva Mudrā; you will see three Nāgas in that mudrā. Do not open your eyes; look with closed eyes, no movements. These three mudrās… you know, in this Śiva Mudrā, Śiva Liṅga, Nāga, etc. Now open your eyes and look down at your head. Very good. Now look at my hand. This mudrā: two thumbs and two middle fingers. This forms a mudrā. You see? And with this mudrā and thumbs, we will touch the center of Paśyantī. Now we will chant Ham So. Om Haṁ So. Parā, Paśyantī, Vaikharī, and Brahmaraṇḍra. This is a very powerful kriyā. Very good. Place your hands on the knees. Take your mālā and repeat your mantra. Just meditate. This kriyā is very powerful; it removes anxiety, solves sleeping problems, brings great calmness, and opens your knowledge—Sarasvatī. It is a very beautiful kriyā. Now repeat your mantra. Remember, try to visualize and feel the kriyā we performed. Repeat your mantra. Keep your body motionless, straight, and upright. Be aware of your own being here. Feel your body relaxed. Let your thoughts be free. Become aware of your breath. The powerful cakras awakened by these mantras develop within you calmness, peace, love, and harmony. Śabda, the word—you know, Śabda. That we join to this kriyā. In the afternoon or evening, we will come back to this point, to Śabda. Relax. Now, fold your hands towards the chest and chant this mantra together: asato mā. Bring your palms to your face, open your eyes, then place your hands on the floor, bend forward, and touch your forehead to the ground, feeling the blood circulation flowing toward the head. All five jñānendriyas receive more energy and good blood circulation. Now, with the help of your hands, slowly come up. Hari Om.

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