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Title: Praying For Peace Post by: Jitendra Hydonus on Jun 11, 2009 08:36 pm When we gather in prayer for a common cause with the strength of pure intent, great things can be accomplished. groups thus focused in prayer send out strong positive vibrations, weakeing the intent of the negative forces that create discord in the world. Amma advises us to practice chanting the peace mantra Om Lukah Samastah Sukhinu Bhavantu followed by the universal prayer for peace at least once a day. ~ Light a candle at dusk every evening ~ Sit comfortably, close your eyes and offer a prayer for peace in whatever tradition or manner you find comfortable. You may choose to chant: Om Lukah Samastah Sukhinu Bhavantu an ancient Sanskrit prayer which means, May all beings everywhere be happy. ~ Continue praying of chanting for 10 minutes ~ Remain with your eyes closed and imagine the light of the candle as divine light pervading the whole universe. As the light falls on each being, visualize that they attain peace and become filled with pure love. Picture the whole universe including yourself filled with peace and love. ~ At the end of the prayer you meditation you may offer any prayer that comes to your heart for the benefit of humankind. If comfortable you may choose to chant the prayer " Om Shanti, Shanti, Shantihi " which means, Peace, Peace, Peace |