Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi is unique.
Her words and personality radiate a love that is beyond the everyday. Her compassion is deep. There is no one like her.
Shri Mataji teaches a meditation called Sahaja Yoga. It centres on the natural experience of Self Realization – a profound awakening of the spirit.
But to say that she “teaches” meditation is inadequate. She also teaches peace, tranquility and spiritual ascent. These are her gifts. She also shows us how to look inside ourself and to become our own guru. Her teaching is also a giving.
Many people feel a deep devotion to Shri Mataji because they recognize her uniqueness. When she entered their lives they felt changed. They discovered their better self when they met her.
Shri Mataji was born in 1923, many years before most of us. She was born in British colonial India, a place a world away from our comfortable homes in the West – but not so far, it would seem, from the dwelling place our inner Self. The spiritual roots of India are not foreign to our true being. Our heart knows when it is home.
Shri Mataji fought in the freedom struggle that brought nationhood to over 350 million people. She knew Mahatma Gandhi. The political liberation of 1947 was followed by a spiritual liberation about twenty-five years later. This second revolution took the form of Kundalini awakening. As a gift to each of us, Self Realization is there if we want it.
Shri Mataji’s words have been heard by great numbers of people. She has travelled to many countries. Her love has travelled even farther.
Verbs are inadequate when describing Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi. Born. Married. Founded. Travelled. Said. Lived. These words can map the life of most people, but not Shri Mataji.
Nouns come closer: teacher, founder, guru – and, most importantly, mother.
Words are steps. They describe points in time, but not the totality.
Perhaps qualities are the way. Wisdom. Compassion. Vision. Love. Shri Mataji is all these things. And more.
When describing Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, words point us in the right direction, but they never complete the portrait.
We can only say that we are blessed that she is here now, that our lives overlap with hers, that with joy we can unwrap her gifts in presence of our spirit.
Our understanding completes the portrait.
She is unique. She is love.
Very beautiful article 🙂
Jai Shree Mataji
Namskaram!
Is there any Guru to open Sahasrara Chakra as shri Mataji did? if so pls inform me to I am doing sahaja yoga and the Kundalini has awakened. I am following Sahajayoga meditation. pls help.
ohm shanthi!
tell me how can i open the kundalini , if I don’t see or know anything about auras, or believe that we are made up of energy. I appreciate to get over compulsive behavior , I sabotage myself a lot, very negative
I want to learn I am in Ghana and I want some one to give me the accurate directions so that I can learn and practice it by my self I am very interested in this but don’t know how to do it my name godfred nyame
Ghana
+233551429984
Hi Godfred,
You can use online course as a start on http://www.onlinemeditation.org
Warm wishes.
place your hands to shri mahaji devi
as vibrations comes every from body
things do automatically
keep stable mind during meditation
hai
i want the meditation musics
bless mother in her next life. she empowered me by forgiving myself. love and blessings ivan
such a heartwarming, sweet and dare I say, modern portrait of Shri Mataji. Very true. Thank you 🙂
BEAUTIFUL!
I want to meditate but don’t know how to do that and how fulfillment my wish. Please guide me with the help of video clipping and that must be free.
Hello Kajal,
You can start learning how to meditate with our 10-part online course.
http://www.onlinemeditation.org
All the best