Maharishi on om mantra

The following is an excerpt from a talk His Holiness Maharishi Mahesh Yogi gave in 1955, which was published in the book entitled, "Beacon Light of the Himalayas":

 

"...... Obviously enough there are two ways of life, the way of life of a Sanyasi and the way of life of a householder. One is quite opposed to the other. A Sanyasi renounces every thing of the world, whereas a householder needs and accumulates everything. Shastras declare both the ways of life to be the paths of emancipation. Both are said to be the "Moksha-Marga" Nivarthi Marga and 'Privathi Marga'. The one realizes through renunciation and detachment, while the other goes through all attachments and accumulation or all that is needed for physical life.

We have two different sets of mantras to suit the two ways of life. Mantras for the Sanyasis have the effect of increasing the sense of detachment and renunciation, and also have the power of destroying the objects of worldly affections, if there should survive any such objects for him. Quite contrary to this are the Mantras suitable for the householder, which have the efficacy of harmonizing and enriching the material aspect of life also.

The Mantras of the Sanyasi have a destructive effect in the material field of life, whereas the Mantras suited to the householder envisage constructive values also.

"Om" is the Mantra for the Sanyasi. The Sanyasi repeats "Om" "Om" Om". It is given to him at the time of 'Sanyas-Diksha', at the time when he has completely renounced attachment to the world. Renunciation and detachment increase with the repetition of 'Om', 'Om' is chanted aloud by a Sanyasi to put on end to his desires. Desire are destroyed by loudly chanting the mantra 'Om'. And if there is of any desire deeply rooted in the mind of the Sanyasi, the chanting of 'Om' will result in destruction of the object of such desire in order to make the Sanyasi wholly desireless. The Sanyasi attains peace through the renunciation and destruction of desires, whereas the peace comes to the householder when his needs are satisfied, when his desires are fulfilled. The mantras for the householders have the effect of fulfilling the desires.

If unfortunately the householder begins to repeat the pranava Mantra viz. 'Om', 'Om" Om' he experiences destructive effects in his material life. The effect starts with monetary loss and then goes on to destroy objects of affection, one by one. Such a man, when he finds loss of money and separation from the dear ones, he is reduced to utter peacelessness and frustration. Where is the chance of spiritual development or experience of Peace and happiness for such a dejected soul?

The path of peacelessness and misery in the world cannot lead to Eternal happiness. If the man is proceeding towards Eternal happiness, every day he should feel the increase of peace and happiness, and this alone will assure him that he is proceeding towards abiding peace and eternal happiness. If you walk towards the light you should be able to feel the increase of light at every step....

The mantras that suit the Sanyasis can never suit the householders. Hundreds of God-loving and God-fearing families, have been ruined due to the destructive effects of Sanyasa Mantra viz, "Om". "Om" destroys desires and also destroys the objects of desires and therefore it produces calmness of mind and renunciation and detachment from material life only to Sanyasis when they repeat Om; to them it brings the experience of peace of mind and from this experience they generally recommend the chanting of 'Om' to their followers.

But when a householder repeats Om, he experiences that as long as he is repeating 'Om' he feels peace of mind, but when he comes out to indulge in business or household work, he finds that the air is against his desire and schemes. The silencing effect on the mind and destructive effects in material life, both are experienced side by side. Some people say that we should ignore material life in regard to the devotional practices and Mantras. But this is a fool's ideology. Can you possibly ignore the considerations of material life, when the Mantras do affect it?

Select a path, which will make you happier in your material life also. Do not live in a fool's paradise. Do not think that your sufferings end miseries of today will work as reservations in the galleries of heaven for tomorrow. Be peaceful and happy in the present and try to make this state permanent. This is the path of Deliverance in Life Jivan-Mukti, the most exalted state in human existence, the state of abiding Peace and Eternal Bliss.

And this you are entitled to have through correct and suitable Sadhana. And because the Mantras play an important role in the field of Sadhana, you must be very very careful in the selection of the Mantra. The theory of Mantras is the theory of sound. It is most scientific and natural.

Ladies should never repeat any Mantra beginning with Om. The pronunciation of Om is like fire to the ladies. This is the practical experience of many devoted ladies who repeated 'Om Namah Shivaya' or 'Om Namonarayanaya' or 'Om Namo Bhagvate Vasudevaya' or any such mantra beginning with Om.....

Do not cling to the unhelpful Mantras. The moment you find you have got into the wrong train, it is wise to get down from it as soon as possible. It is foolish to stick on to the wrong train and go wherever it takes you."

   maha vakyas...how

like ''aham brahmasmi '' say a truth that is existing and that is to be realised by the human thru sadhana

..........................................................................….this reminds me …in the first introductory lecture on the first day in the first year of engg degree course.. our college principal welcomed us by saying ‘’welcome engineers………..’’

hearing this ,we were thrilled for a moment that we became engineers

…………….did we leave the college?..............................

No we realized that there is a long road ahead, and we need to put in lot of hard work to realize the title ‘’engineers’’…………

……………………………………when syllabus was given , we had the glimpse of the total subjects , but yet we did not become engineers ......

... there were steps and finally we passed the 5 years exams and then we were awarded the degree certificate ..This applies similarly in spirituality .namasthe......................................................................................................................................the .4.maha vakyas 
1. Prajñānam Brahman – “Consciousness is Brahman”
(from the Aitareya Upanishad of the Rig Veda)
2. Ayam ātmā Brahman – “The Self is Brahman”
(from the Mandukya Upanishad of the Atharva Veda)
3. Tat Tvam Asi – “Thou art That”
(from the Chandogya Upanishad of the Sama Veda)
4. Aham Brahmāsmi – “I am Brahman”
(from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad of the Yajur Veda)]].......................................................................................................................................................yes..''.One has to be truthful about it to know on which step of the ladder you are standing on.''.....

.......since there are 4 higher levels rishi, maharishi,devarishi, brahmarishi ......common human experiences usually 3 lower states, ie sleep, dream, wake

...at each step the truth of maha vakyas will be experienced/lived accordingly differently ....fully only at brahmarishi level ................................

..........divinity blossoms as purity of the system grows,

,,, qualities of devi devathas will be owned.

..ie that is how gods invocation results .

.....this happens at devarishi level

 mental  perversions

 apart from hereditary reasons,

all mental perversions are due to faulty environ, faulty living,

resulting in stress accumulating beyond a point,

not knowing how to release.

Hence the need for some practices likes prayer/sathsang/yog/pranayam/bhajan/music

  Maturity, wisdom

Mostly popular understanding is

''experience life in all possible ways; good-bad, bitter-sweet, dark-light, summer-winter. Experience all dualities. Don't be afraid of experience, because the more experience you have, the more mature you become.''

but

right understanding is

…….maturity does not dawn by experiencing , only mistakes get repeated leading to suffering , disease, death

maturity dawns only when one goes beyond the field of all experiences, beyond mind

Maturity did not come by analysis of the experiences ,their cause and effect, history of crime and suffering is repeating ,all over world

and history will repeat , unless the individual learns to go beyond the level of intellect,

like the criminal ratnakar , who was-- not --transformed into valmiki ,by only ''experiencing life in all possible ways; good-bad, bitter-sweet, dark-light, summer-winter. nor by Experiencing all dualities. without being afraid of experiences, or consequences’’.

since, the more experience he had, , the more criminal he remained without maturity

he was transformed- not -by .''analysis of the experiences ,their cause and effect, but by learning one simple thing of going beyond the field of mind , by which he became a mature wise person

  Not yet a brahmarishi, my next promotion will be to become devarishi , it is expected shortly 

there are clear criteria for each qualification and promotion , not a casual matter

   maos are driven to

''koyi suntha nahee, khuda ke sivaa,
kiyaa kuch bhi nahee, vafah ke sivaa,
milaabhee mujhe kyaa, sajaa ke sivaa''
the extreme insensitivity of the system drives one to all alternatives.
the very act of mediators listening to them and with some give and take has helped.
the point is , if they can be heard a little more, things may see a sea change.

  mother

starts rearing up  0base  new born child

great example inspiring for achieving