Oracle In The Wind: Daily Sadhana

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Daily Sadhana

In addition to casting a circle almost every New and Full Moon I also do morning and evening prayers. The length of time I have decides how involved my ritual is to be. At the very least I light a candle,some incense , and reverence the thangkas, murti, and icons.If it's morning prayers I tell Ganesha how much I love him and how much I am grateful for his help. I humbly ask Him to be with me through the day and to remove any obstacles that I might encounter, or provide me with good options in dealing with them. I tell Mother Kali and Durga how much I love them and I thank them for how much they love me. I ask them to share their divine love with me through the day and to guard and protect me. I tell Lakshmi and Saraswati how much I love them. I pray to Jesus Christ that if I am one of his lost sheep, that being the Good Shepard, would he please guide me home.

There is always Earth represented on my Altar in the form of Himalayan sea salt. I light my red candle to represent Fire and the incense burning represents Air. I take the bowl (that has the leftover water from yesterday) from the Altar, empty it, and refill it with fresh water. I offer the water to the Gods then place it on the Altar to represent Water. I spend as much time as I have to say mantras, pray, or reflect on the day in the presence of the Gods. I ask for guidance and discernment most days. I then put out the candles and make sure the incense is okay and begin my day. In the evenings it is much the same only I spend a little more time in thanking the Gods for their help

For the longest time I put off incorporating the Hindu Deities I love into my regular prayer practice (which I now call my Sadhana after learning the word...). I didn't want to do if without knowing the proper way to do it. I happened to be reading about Kali one day and it said that in sacred texts it was written that she said, "Speak to me as you would your mother..." That struck a cord with me and I decided on doing things the way I just described. On New Moons I put out food for my relatives who have crossed over, specifically my Mom, and Grandmother.

The whole time I've been writing this I've been asking myself, "Why are you writing about this?" Quite honestly, I don't know. I'm not trying to brag or make you feel sorry for me or anything like that at all. Please don't think I'm crazy either. I know it seems like I am taking liberties in the way I am approaching and speaking to the Gods, but it is genuine, sincere, and heartfelt. How could they be angry? I think it's just that I want you to be able to get to know me as best as you can through this medium.

I hope this turns out to be a great day for everyone!

Enjoy Life!

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The Hummingbird

Guardian of the North that makes the seemingly impossible migration from Canada all the way to Brazil, help me on my epic mythic journey where Spirit calls. Although I don't know where it will take me or exactly how I will get there, help me to learn how to follow my soul's guidance to the flowers with the sweetest nectar to sustain me on my way. Help me to step outside of linear time and into sacred time in the infinite to heal my past and chart my destiny. Help me to assume the role of author of my own story and to burn all the limiting roles so that I can be fully available when Spirit calls.

The Eagle

Guardian of the East that spreads his wings and soars high above the world, help me to forget the minute details of my life and my old identifications so I can allow myself to see everything from a greater perspective. Help me to come to know that everything that appears to be outside of me in life is really inside of me. Help me to learn how to own my projections so that I can come into a proper relationship with them and create the world of my dreams. Help me to learn how to identify and close the "back doors" in my life, which siphon my vital life force and prevents me from making my dreams reality.

The Shedding Snake

Guardian of the South that transforms itself in growth, help me to shed the stories that bind me to my painful past and prevent me from stepping into a bright future. Help me to come into a proper relationship with who I have been, who I am, and who I am becoming. Help me to create the world I desire. Help me to visualize luminous bands of protection in my energy field which will allow me to be more present and available for life, instead of wasting my energy trying to hide in fear from a terrifying world. Help me to follow, trust, and effectively use my intuition as a valuable tool in navigating through the world.

The Jaguar

Guardian of the West that has no predator in the jungle, help me to learn to have no enemies in this world or beyond. Help me to leave behind the traditional archetype of the violent warrior and step into the way of the luminous warrior, who speaks only truth, and calls truth. Help me to break free from the grip of fear. Help me to explore inherited ancestral and karmic patterns that propel me toward my destiny. Help me to come into right relation with these patterns and to honor the gifts of my ancestors, so that I can set them free and empower myself to create the world of my dreams.