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1 Dharana Nada Yoga © ™ Giovanni Vines [email protected] 2009 U.S. Copyright #1-6342317481 2020 U.S. Copyright #1-9002811921 Dharana Nada Yoga Table of Contents PART I: THE YOGIC SCIENCE Chapter 1 – Charting the Way Harmonic Structure of Spirit……………………………………………… 16 Vedic References to Nada………………………………………………… 17 Parallels in Religious Literature………………………………………….. 26 Religion’s Common Esoteric Thread…………………………………...... 30 Self-Realization and God Realization…………………………………….. 32 Chapter 2 – Life Is Wave Structures………………………………………………………….. 35 The Physics of Life……………………………………….......................... 37 Cause and Effect…………………………………………………………. 40 Harmonic Ratios…………………………………………………………. 43 Chapter 3 – The Science of the Soul Empirical Nature of Spirituality…………………………………………. 46 Science vs. Religion……………………………………………………… 46 Religious Experience and Mystical Experience………………………….. 48 Chapter 4 – Classical Yoga Introduction………………………………………………………………. 51 Vritis: What They Are……………………………………………………. 54 Soul and Oversoul………………………………………………………… 55 Spirit Bodies and the Five Koshas……………………………………........ 58 3 Ashtanga Yoga – Eight Components…………………………………….....59 Chakras, Pranas, and Nadis……………………………………………….. 63 Mantra Yoga………………………………………………………………. 69 Hatha Yoga………………………………………………………………... 69 Laya Yoga…………………………………………………………………. 70 Raja Yoga………………………………………………………………….. 70 Jana Yoga………………………………………………………………….. 71 Bhakti Yoga……………………………………………………………….. 72 Karma Yoga……………………………………………………………….. 72 Chapter 5 – Dharana Nada Yoga - The Yoga of Life The Third Eye and Transcendental Hearing……………………….............. 76 The God-Into-Expression-Power…………………………………………... 78 Meditation on Light………………………………………………………. 81 Meditation on Sound……………………………………………………….. 84 Voice Hearers……………………………………………………………….85 Battling the Mind………………………………………………………… 87 Chapter 6 – The God Experience Definition of Samadhi……………………………………………………. 90 The Nature of Samadhi…………………………………………………… 92 Amrit and Spiritual Fragrance……………………………………………. 95 PART II: ECHOES FROM THE PAST Chapter 7 – Babel and Babble Language…………………………………………………………………. 98 4 Translations………………………………………………………………. 99 Copying Ancient Manuscripts……………………………………………. 100 Manuscript Corruption…………………………………………………… 101 Religious Narratives……………………………………………………… 106 Chapter 8 – Evidence from Historic Writings Terms for the Elemental Essence of Life………………………………… 107 Christianity……………………………………………………………….. 109 Gnosticism………………………………………………………………... 117 Judaism……………………………………………………………………. 120 Buddhism………………………………………………………………….. 120 Taoism……………………………………………………………………... 130 Hinduism…………………………………………………………………... 133 Zoroastrianism…………………………………………………………… 135 Bahaism……………………………………………………………………..135 Islam……………………………………………………………………… 136 Sufism…………………………………………………………………… 137 Indian Masters-Sant Tradition..………………………….……………… 144 Sikhism…………………………………………………………………… 153 PART III: THE RADHA SOAMI LINEAGE Chapter 9 – Nanak-The Source of the Stream Early Childhood…………………………………………………………… 158 Nanak’s Revelation in Sultanpur………………………………………… 159 Nanak The Reformer……………………………………………………… 160 5 Nanak The Minstrel Teacher……………………………………………… 162 Nanak Retires and Names Successor……………………………………… 164 Reflections on Jap Ji……………………………………………………… 166 Nanak and Kabir………………….……………………………………… 172 Chapter 10 – Tulsi to Sawan-The Rapids Gobind Singh……………………………………………………………… 176 The Peshwa of Poona……………………………………………………… 177 Amrit Rao Abdicates the Throne………………………………………… 178 Amrit Rao Becomes Tulsi Sahib………………………………………… 179 Swami Ji succeeds Tulsi Sahib…………………………………………… 182 Description of Spiritual Regions…………………………………………. 185 Rai Saligram……………………………………………………………… 189 Jaimal Singh Finds Swami Ji……………………………………….......... 192 Jaimal Singh Names Sawan as Successor………………………………… 197 Faqir Chand……………………………………………………………….. 200 Chapter 11 – Sant Kirpal Singh-The Waterfall Kirpal’s Early Life………………………………………………………… 209 Kirpal Finds Sawan Singh………………………………………………… 211 World Fellowship of Religions…………………………………………… 212 Kirpal’s Teachings………………………………………………………… 217 PART IV: INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEEKERS AFTER TRUTH Chapter 12 – Finding a Competent Teacher Successorship……………………………………………………………… 224 6 Criteria of a True Teacher…………………………………………………. 226 Lifestyle of the Teacher…………………………………………………… 230 Chapter 13 – Lifestyle, Diet, and Intoxicants Sadachar or Right Conduct………………………………………………… 233 Lacto-Vegetarian Diet……………………………………………………… 235 Intoxicants…………………………………………………………………. 238 Chapter 14 – Life Energy, Sexual Energy, and Spiritual Energy Optimal Health………………………………………………………………240 Sexuality and Spirituality……………………………………………………240 Chapter 15 – Meditation and Development Daily Practice………………………………………………………………. 243 Spiritual Progress………………………………………………………….. 246 Psychic Energy…………………………………………………………….. 246 Awakening of Love…………………………………………………………247 PART V: THE PATH OF PRANAYAM Chapter 16 – The School of Pranayam Pranayama and Dharana Nada…………………………………………. 250 The Himalayan Tradition………………………………………………….. 254 Lord Dakshinamurthy……………………………………………………... 256 Yogi Nandinath……………………………………………………………. 258 Patanjali……………………………………………………………………. 260 The Yoga Sutras…………………………………………………………… 263 Ashtanga Yoga………………………………………………………………263 7 Yogi Sundernath (Tirumoolar)…………………………………………….. 267 The Tirumantiram………………………………………………………….. 270 Yogi Kalanginath…………………………………………………………... 276 Yogi Bhogarnath…………………………………………………………… 277 Yogi Sattaimuni……………………………………………………………. 283 Nath Tradition……………………………………………………………… 285 Nav Nath Saints……………………………………………………………. 286 Yogi Machendranath………………………………………………………. 286 Yogi Gorakshnath…………………………………………………………. 288 The Goraksh Bani………………………………………………………….. 291 Yogi Jalandharnath………………………………………………………… 292 Raja Bhartairinath………………………………………………………….. 293 Vairagya Sataka……………………………………………………………. 295 Kanipanath…………………………………………………………………. 296 Gahininath …………………………………………………………………. 297 Revananath and Nageshnath ………………………………………………. 297 Charpatinath ……………………………………………………………….. 299 Carpatanatha Sataka ………………………………………………………..300 PART VI: THE SPIRITUAL REVOLUTION Chapter 17 – The Spiritual Revolution…………………………………………304 BIBLIOGRAPHY………………………………………………………………….. 307 8 Author’s Introduction While attending college in Colorado in 1969, I learned about Kirpal Singh from a friend, purely by chance. I wasn’t particularly interested in religion and I wasn’t shopping for a guru. But it sounded interesting so I obtained Kirpal’s book, “Naam or Word”, and read it all the way through in one sitting. The book had a profound effect on me in two ways. First, as a peace activist, I came away frustrated after learning that the teachings of all the world’s major religious institutions were based on the same esoteric truths. These were the same institutions which had battled, both intellectually and with the spilling of blood, for thousands of years over their perceived differences. I thought that if people knew this, if they could understand this common esoteric thread the way I had just come to understand it, maybe it could lead to a climate of religious tolerance and mutual respect. Perhaps it would even lead to peace on earth. I was a young man, inspired by hopeful possibilities. I also came away with a desire to experience the mysteries which I had just read about. Later that year, I received initiation instructions and began practicing Dharana Nada Yoga. About a month later, I arose at 3:00 A.M. to meditate and experienced samadhi for the first time. From that day forward I made spirituality a focal point of my life. I therefore dedicate this book to the memory of my spiritual mentor, Sant Kirpal Singh. I hope it will inspire others to embark upon their own spiritual journeys, on the path of self- discovery. 9 Baba Sawan Singh and Sant Kirpal Singh, circa 1930 Swami Shiv Dayal Singh, circa 1860 10 Introduction to Dharana Nada Yoga Dharana Nada Yoga, also known as shabd yoga, the discipline of listening to the inner sound current, is an effective means of fostering the development of one’s consciousness, a valid method for achieving evolutionary spiritual growth, an effective means of tapping into and experiencing a person’s innate inner bliss, and a certain means of furthering inner, self-awareness. In the words of one scholar, “Shabd yoga works!”. Throughout history, Dharana Nada Yoga has been practiced all over the world by philosophers and mystics. These philosophers and mystics have subsequently become associated with various cultures and religious traditions. Evidence for the practice of shabd yoga is found in many places within the world’s sacred literature. Mostly for these reasons, the practice of this ancient method has taken on a religious veneer, including theological explanations and codes. In this context, one must remember that a person’s ability to tap into the subtle realms of human consciousness through the practice of this technique is universal, being an evolutionary feature common to everyone. The innate ability of a person to tap into these subtle aspects of his higher, inner self, existed prior to the practice of shabd yoga itself. The technique’s simplicity belies the often-complex theological associations it is often burdened with. This publication goes to great lengths in order to present the background and history behind the practice of this technique, including references found within religious literature, stemming from numerous traditions. Presenting these references is necessary, in part, in order to make a case for the widespread phenomenon of the practice itself. However, these religious associations are not necessary

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