Attuning to the Cosmic Energy

The human body has self healing mechanism. The Prana – “vital energy” keeps on circulating inside the body to nurture every part of it. However, due to some reasons, it might get contaminated at some place. That is when the disease starts spreading in that organ. If only one knows a ways to direct Prana to that part, it can start healing the organ up to its capacity. Kirlian photography claims to show energy blocks in various parts of body. The Kirlian photographs can be used for early diagnostic of a disease.

Pranayam – Control of the Prana is also an effective way of managing Prana energy through breath.  Through breath in and breath out, we flow Prana in our body such that it nurtures all parts of body. Since mind and breath are very well connected, having long and deep breaths also calms mind instantly.

Yoga works primarily with the energy in the body, through the science of pranayama, or energy-control. Prana means also ‘breath.’ Yoga teaches how, through breath-control, to still the mind and attain higher states of awareness. The higher teachings of yoga take one beyond techniques, and show the yogi, or yoga practitioner, how to direct his concentration in such a way as not only to harmonize human with divine consciousness, but to merge his consciousness in the Infinite.

– Paramahansa Yogananda

Reiki:

Reiki is a healing method which uses cosmic energy. The development of Reiki started around 1800 but it is believed that Shiva was responsible for bringing Reiki to this world.  The modern Reiki was developed in 1922 by Japanese Buddhist Mikao Usui. He sought the origin of Jesus’ and Buddha’s method of healing and found them in the ancient remnants of Shiva’s culture, in the ancient esoteric teachings of India.

Reiki is Japanese world meaning Universal Life Force Energy. It is the power that acts and lives in all created matter. “Rei” denotes the universal boundless aspect of this energy while “ki” is the vital life force energy which flows through all living beings. “Ki” is known as “Chi” in Chinese and “Prana” in Sanskrit.

Reiki is one of the most simplest and effective way of transmitting the Universal life force energy. Once a person is attuned to be a channel for Reiki, Life energy flows through that person. The concentrated Life Energy is received through head (Crown Chakra) and flows through hands. The Reiki practitioner does not give energy from himself but only channelizes Life Energy through him. The overall effect of Reiki is to help bring the body into a perfect balance so that it can heal itself. Reiki works on all levels – Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. It can heal physical pain, remove mental and emotional blockages and reestablish spiritual equilibrium.

What flows is pure energy, devoid of any form. It can never harm anyone. It follows the simple energy principle. Wherever energy is required, it will reach there. How much energy is required, that much energy will reach there. Reiki can also be given to persons not physically present. It is called “Distant Reiki”. It can also be given to animals, plants, places etc.

Many people have experienced Reiki as Love. When one is in deep state of Love, calmness and peace, Reiki starts to flow by itself.  For those who are self-realized and attuned to their self, this grace flow naturally. That is why we see pictures of many Gods gracing everyone by their hand. When we bow to a realized soul and get their hand on our head, have you noticed some energy sensation? Yes, we draw energy through them.

Let me share some of my experiences of Reiki. More than the technical knowledge of Reiki principles, what requires is belief and faith in Reiki. My friend Jay Yagnik introduced Reiki to me and he gave me few Reiki sessions before I learned it. Though I didn’t feel much sensation in those sessions, I got the belief that it works. After undergoing level 1, I found many changes in myself.

I found that my intuition has manifested with full force. It lasted for 2-3 months and then returned to normal. We don’t learn distant Reiki in Level 1 course. However, I didn’t find any reason why it could not be practiced. So I did one experiment. I started sending distant Reiki to my friends without informing them. After 4-5 days, they called me and told that they are feeling like they are receiving something (energy) from somewhere. Yes, one does not need to learn Level 2 to give distant Reiki. However, with advanced level, the energy flow increases. I also found that whenever I am mentally disturbed, my Reiki flow is less. Since we only act as channel and energy flows through this channel, we have to ensure that the channel is clean and not filled with mental, emotional blocks.

Let me summarize Reiki:

What it is ?

• A simple way of attuning oneself to receive cosmic life energy.
• An alternative healing method.

What it is not ?

• It is not ultimate realization of Truth. It does not impart knowledge and wisdom but helps one on that path.
• No replacement for modern surgery and medicines.
• Some Tantrik yoga or miraculous cult.

Why should I learn it ?

• It brings deep relaxation and dissolves energy blockages.
• It enhances body’s ability to heal itself and strengthens immune system.
• It can be practiced anywhere, anytime. One cannot practice other methods like Pranayama properly while in journey or with running nose and weakness. There is no such issue in Reiki.
• It can also push oneself on the path of spirituality. However, the degree of advancement depends on individual’s spiritual level.

P.S. Pranic Healing is also similar healing method which works on similar principles. Though I have discussed Reiki, most of that applies to Pranic healing also.

Some of the contents and image of this article are taken from book “Healing Through Reiki” by Dr. Beena Rani Goel.

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