It has occurred to me that when people gather together with a goal in mind, there is power in the energy that is created. With all that is happening in the world right now, I thought it might be nice to send some positive love/light energy up in a big way. I would like to invite anyone who reads this blog or even stumbles upon in by accident to join me on Friday, September 13th in doing a round of japa (108 repititions) of the Sankrit chant Loka Samastha Sukhino Bhavantu. One translation of this chant is:
“May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.” (www.jivamuktiyoga.com)
Japa usually takes about 20 minutes to complete. Feel free to choose anytime on Friday that you will have space to do the chant. If 108 repetitions is a bit much, do what you can with as much intention as possible. If this is your first time chanting, here's a wonderful recording of this chant by Miten & Deva Premal.
If chanting is not your thing, then maybe just take a moment on Friday to say the English words aloud, sending up this prayer for freedom and happiness for all.
So often we focus our energy on what we don't want, but there is so much more power in uplifting what we do want. I hope you will join me on Friday to uplift happiness and freedom for all beings, which most of us would probably say we want in the world.
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