We perform the Siddha
Yoga practices to touch and expand the inner mystical
state, until over time we become established in our
experience of oneness with God.
Each of the practices gives us another taste of our
essential nature -- the serenity and heightened awareness
of meditation
or the sweetness and joy of chanting,
for example. Each practice develops our virtues such
as detachment and love from serving
selflessly,
and generosity from offering dakshina.
Continuous study and contemplation of the teachings
provides the understanding of our experiences and
inspires us to delve deeper. Each of us finds our
own unique combination of these practices according
to our own inner wisdom.
The mystery of the Siddha Yoga practices is that
they are enlivened with the awakened energy of the
Siddha Yoga Guru.
Thus our own effort is magnified as we apply ourselves
to the practices.
Many Siddha Yoga students also discover that performing
the practices with a community
of seekers, at Siddha Yoga meditation centres, ashrams,
and retreats,
enhances the effect of the practices.
Through right effort in the practices, supported
by grace and good company, we continually step closer
to living a truly spiritual life.
