I need some clarifications regarding Bakthi. I am worshiping my "Ishta Devatha" from my childhood. Somewhere I read about thinking of "Ishta Devatha" in middle of the chest area . Recently I have started doing so and I feel some pain around my chest (mostly emotional). While praying I am worried for no reason and sometimes I could feel the fear for no reason at all .Sometimes this happens when I am involved with my regular activities too.
I am practicing AYP meditation and pranayama for past two years. Before cultivating this form of Bhakthi I didn't have any such emotions during my regular prayer.
I just don't understand this process. How could placing the "Ishta Devatha" in certain areas of body bring so much difference ? Can I continue with this form of worship ? Hope to get some help from you.
It is good progress, with more purification going on. The discomfort should pass (if it does not, it will be good to check with a doctor). Be sure to self-pace your practices (and bhakti) for progress with comfort.
You may also be interested in this lesson on "heart breathing," which can be used with ishta (our chosen ideal): http://www.aypsite.org/220.html (see the following two lessons also on "heart space")
Thank you very much for your reply. I was not ready to see anything other than "spiritual progress" in the replies. ''
As soon as I started AYP meditation I relaxed my Bhakthi. I think of my Ishta less than 2 minutes every day. I have not yet started redirecting emotions towards Ishta as mentioned in the Lesson on Bhakthi (http://www.aypsite.org/67.html). So I think I am not overdoing.
Thanks for your suggestions on "heart breathing".I wished to have a stabilized Bhakthi in place before starting it and I think I am not yet ready for it.
Last year I had slightly lower BP level but when I checked last time(2 months back) it was normal. Could it be a reason for my emotional imbalance ?
Just for your information. I consulted a physician and undergone a health checkup. My BP,ECG, cholestrol and sugar level are normal. No infections are found.
Atleast once in a week I have the emotional imbalance but nowadays not so severe.(I think I am getting used to it :) )
Bakthi clarification
Posted - Jul 16 2008 : 05:14:41 AM
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