YOU ARE INVITED TO COME TO THE NEXT DEEKSHA AND MEDITATION EVENT

What is Deeksha and how is Deeksha given?
Deeksha is also known as oneness blessings. The Deeksha process was created by Amma and Bhagavan who describe it as a direct transmission of enlightenment or of divine energy.

To receive Deeksha one prepares oneself with an hour of relaxation and meditation then the Deeksha giver places their hands on top of the head of the recipient for anywhere from 20 seconds to 2 minutes. The Deeksha giver does not actually do anything to the recipient but the recipient generally becomes aware of their heart opening to higher levels of consciousness with a feeling of happiness being felt for 2-3 days afterwards. It is not unusual for both the Deeksha giver and the recipient to giggle and laugh during the process.

Overtime, as your meditation deepens, you should find yourself experiencing states of authentic happiness, peace, compassion, unbridled joy, ecstasy and a sense of oneness. At the moment these may just be words or ideas but once they have become a part of your life you will understand what I mean.

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE EVENT?

• Short discussion.
• Meditation exercises.
• Deeksha from trained Deeksha givers.

A simplified description of what happens to the brain during meditation.
The right amygdala is associated with survival instincts: fight or flight, fear, anger, rage, aggression and negative emotions. The left amygdala is associated with positive emotions. The left hippocampus is associated with internal dialogue and negative expectations. The right hippocampus is associated with no mind states, positive expectations and inner vision. During meditation the right amygdala quietens down and the left one becomes more active; and the left hippocampus quietens down and the right one becomes more active. Also the right prefrontal lobe which is associated with anxiety quietens down and the left prefrontal lobe which is associated with happiness, joy, bliss, compassion and altruism becomes more active. The parietal lobe which is associated with visuospatial processing and the distinction between yourself and the world quietens giving you a sense of oneness.

Lateral image of the brain showing the limbic system.

What do scientists say about Deeksha?
Deeksha has been described as triggering a neurobiological function in the brain that lessens activity in the parietal lobes and transfers the energy to the neo cortex, which then reorganises the entire framework of consciousness. This description also fits that of meditation. Read more about Deeksha.

Meditation produces favourable brain waves

Studies have shown that meditation can help with:

• Anxiety
• Stress.
• Blood pressure.
• Heart disease.
• Stop smoking.
• Weight loss.
• Eating disorders.
• Addictions.
• Negative emotions.
• Scholastic performance.
• Sports performance.
• Boosting the immune system.