Today, I read “Bond with the Mantra” by Gurumayi ji, and these were the words that flowed through me:
In silence, the mantra softly stays,
Not just in words, but in quiet ways.
Breath by breath, my mind feels free,
A gentle friend inside of me.
Shubh Mahashivaratri!
a fifteen-year-old from Gandhinagar, India
Gurumayi has spoken directly to the challenges I have been facing. I have been noticing and working with unexplained emotions that arise during the day—particularly when my energy gets low in the afternoon and late evening. I have noticed that this is when I fall into unhelpful actions, including eating too much. My body and mind both go “grazing” as a habitual way of distracting myself when these feelings arise. It was so automatic, I hadn’t noticed the triggers. But through reflection, observation, and journaling, I started seeing the pattern.
A few weeks ago, I went before Bade Baba in the Temple at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland and asked for direction. I heard him say very clearly “More mantra.”
Since then, I have been repeating the mantra with energy and full presence during the moments in my day when these feelings occur. When I do this successfully, I feel a great energy of love and light arise.
Reading Gurumayi’s words confirmed this whole process for me. I feel her love and support and guidance.
California, United States
I’ve found myself relying on the mantra more and more—it wipes away my tiredness and the useless thoughts that sometime gather. I listen to the mantra every night, and for me, it is the perfect doorway to a restful sleep. I’m continually amazed at the power of this simple practice.
Connecticut, United States
Bond is such a beautiful word. It denotes the steadfast relationship I have with the mantra, as well as the innate power of the mantra’s connection within me. For me, the mantra is God speaking directly to me and in the world around me. The mantra is my “constant companion” throughout the day and night. My “bond with the mantra” is my connection with my Guru. It is a connection that is unbroken and eternal.
Maine, United States
