Universal Consciousness

“Infinite worlds appear and disappear in the vast expanse of my own consciousness, like motes of dust dancing in a beam of light.” 
~ Yoga Vasishtha

Each of us exists as a ripple in the conscious intelligence field that gives rise to everything in the universe – our bodies, the stars, the galaxies, and all else. Since we are an inseparable part of this underlying field of intelligence, we are also the source of all reality. In every moment, we are co-creating our world with God, the universe, or spirit.

Both the ancient wisdom traditions and modern science tell us that our bodies, our minds, and the physical world are projections of our consciousness. Only consciousness is real; everything else is its projection. As Deepak often notes, “You are not in the world; the world is in you.” It is only the veil of illusion – known as maya in the ancient yogic tradition – that keeps us from seeing that everything is pure consciousness. When we pierce the veil, we discover the spirit in everything and have access to unlimited creative potential. With this issue of mini-Namasté, we invite you to explore the conscious intelligence field and begin to see yourself as a co-creator of your own experience.

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Experience Your True Self

Sahaswara Chakra or Seventh Chakra
Location: Crown of the head
Aspect: Consciousness and awakening
Color: Violet
Sound: Om

We have seven major chakras, or energy centers, located along the axis of our spine. Each chakra serves as a junction point between consciousness and the body, and each one governs a specific aspect of our life.

In this exercise, we will focus on opening our seventh chakra, which is visualized as a thousand-petaled lotus flower at the crown of the head. As the lotus unfolds, you remember your essential spiritual nature.

Begin by closing your eyes and visualize a beautiful violet light flowing in through the crown of your head. Take a deep breath, and on the exhalation, say Ommmmmmmm aloud in one long syllable.

Feel the sound vibration and energy flowing throughout your body, dissipating all tension and anxiety. Continue breathing deeply and repeat the sound Om on each exhalation, feeling the light infuse your being as you remember your wholeness and oneness with the universe.

Sutra Practice: Aham Brahmasmi

Aham Brahmasmi (ah-HUM brah-MAHS-mee) is a Sanskrit sutra whose English translation is "the core of my being is the ultimate reality, the root and ground of the universe, the source of all that exists." When we repeat this sutra and let it resonate deep within, we expand our awareness of our eternal, unbounded nature.

Here is a sutra practice you can use right now:
Begin by meditating for a few minutes, then imagine that you are a crystal bead. You reflect the light of every being in the universe, and your light is reflected in them. Silently repeat the words “Aham Brahmasmi” and continue to envision yourself as a beautiful jewel, reflecting and absorbing the light of the entire universe. Rest in the silence and feel the expansiveness of your being – an expression of the infinite field of intelligence and all possibilities.

The Chopra Center Resources

Meditation Retreat. At Seduction of Spirit, Deepak Chopra & David Simon will guide you in six days of advanced meditation and other timeless practices for higher consciousness.

SynchroDestiny Workshop, featuring Deepak Chopra. Learn how to tap into the field of pure potentiality and create the life you’ve been yearning for.

The Chopra Center On-Line Library. Read about Ayurveda, mind-body healing, and more at our on-line library.

Free Intro to Meditation Class. Learn about our free introduction to meditation class, offered each week in the beautiful setting of The Chopra Center in Carlsbad, California.

Spend a week at The Chopra Center, where you will be immersed in the healing practices of Ayurveda as you learn daily tools for health and emotional wellbeing.

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Global Peace Meditation

We received thousands of emails from around the world reporting in about their participation in the Global Peace Meditation on Oct 27th.

Listen to the Peace Meditation led by Deepak here

You will need a free mp3 player like Quicktime or Windows Media Player to listen to this. If you would like to save the mp3 file to your computer, right-click and choose "Save target as" (PC) or "Save link as" (Mac) and save the file to your computer.

“Everything in the universe is within you.
Ask all from yourself.”
~Rumi

Practices for Transformation

The events in my life reflect who I am.
I will choose one thing that happens today and see how it mirrors my self. If I feel angry at someone, I will consider if what I dislike about that person actually exists in me. If an overheard conversation grabs my attention, I will take those worlds as a personal message. I will look at the world inside me.

The people in my life reflect aspects of myself.
Today I will look at my friends, family, and everyone I meet as a group picture of me. Each person stands for a quality I want to see in myself or want to reject. I learn the most from those I intensely love or intensely dislike.

Whatever I pay attention to will grow.
I will take an inventory of how I’m using my attention. I will keep a log of my activities to find out how much time I spend on television, the Internet, hobbies, gossip, work I love, work I dread, activities that fulfill me, or escapist fantasies. I will ask myself, “What do I want to grow in my life?” The answer will tell me how my attention needs to shift.

My true self is pure, unbounded consciousness.
I will remember that thoughts come and go, but the core of consciousness is forever. Today I will experience myself beyond limitations. I will set aside time to be present with myself in silence. I will experience myself as love, as a light that flows from my heart and spreads out into the universe as far as my awareness can reach.

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