Sadhana

[Jitendra Hydonus]

Definition - What does Sadhana mean?

Sadhana (Sanskrit: साधन) is a Sanskrit term used to refer to a daily spiritual practice. Sadhana represents a disciplined surrendering of the ego, in which the practitioner uses tools such as asana, pranayama, meditation and chanting on a daily basis.

Anything that is practiced with awareness, discipline and the intention of spiritual growth can be considered as sadhana, but it must be practiced alone and for the sake of the individual. As such, it does not need to be a physical activity; even daily self-study of yogic or spiritual scriptures is a form of sadhana.

Sadhana is also a means of forging a ritual connection with God or universal energy. It encourages the practitioner, known as the sadhaka, to use self-discipline in order to achieve power over the ego and maintain connection with universal oneness. With regular daily practice, the practitioner continually realigns his or her inner self, slowly progressing toward the very ultimate expression of consciousness known as samadhi.

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[Jitendra Hydonus]

Unless there is chaos around you in the morning as you are up it is always possible to devote a little time to prayer and meditation. If you have Kriya’s it is most likely possible to do at least 14 which only take approximately 10 minutes with a little prayer. If you have a mantra, always practice it upon wakening. If none has been given to you by a Master or saint. Practice silently; OM  to the inhalation and PEACE to the exhalation of every breath. Or use OM CHRIST. Spend as much time as you can around other people who are aspiring to find something deeper in their life. Something spiritual that will awaken you and others around you.

If you have certain meditation techniques given by a Master it becomes much easier over time. For instance; the IAM technique provided by Amma or the Hong Sau technique provided by the Self Realization Fellowship or other spiritual organizations.

[Jitendra Hydonus]

https://youtu.be/NiRvFUlVOe0?si=7zi19E2jOXPN_l40

Meditation as part of of sadhana and why; Deepok Chopra and Oprah .