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Me chanting the Gayatri Mantra: http://susankramer.com/gayatrimantra.mp3
It is the sound of the mantra that has the desired
effect of initiation into the Divine Light. Swami Vivekananda gave this English
translation: "We meditate on the glory of that Being who
has produced this universe; may He enlighten our minds."
Serving God
Through
Serving Humanity
*** Initiation into Gayatri
Mantra
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December
22, 1982 was my initiation into worldwide spiritual service to humanity for now
and ever more. That means that here on earth and in the dimensions beyond, I am
dedicated to helping others while we all reach for our full soul potential in
God-consciousness.
During
my spiritual initiation ceremony I was sitting on the ridge of the mountains
behind Santa Barbara, California, with a warm wind enveloping me in the scent
of sagebrush. It was like being in a heavenly cathedral: a mountain top that
was sunny and warm, conducive to elated feelings of being transported to the
highest point of the Self.
For
my dedication ceremony I sat in meditation pose and said: I
vow spiritual service to humanity now and forever more, and I was given the
Sanskrit Gayatri mantra to repeat 108 times on my
mala.
Gayatri Mantra:
Om bhur
bhuvah svah
tat savitur varenyam
bhargo devasya dhimahi
dhiyo yo nah pracodayat.
I've recorded the Gayatri
Mantra here: http://susankramer.com/gayatrimantra.mp3
It is the sound of the
mantra that has the desired effect of initiation into the Divine Light. Swami
Vivekananda gave this English translation: "We meditate on the glory of
that Being who has produced this universe; may He
enlighten our minds."
In this
holy mood a rush of energy whipped across my torso; infused me with the
strength of will needed to serve.
More than 35 years later I am still fortified.
In
this photo I am using my mala while saying the mantra. The link on the photo will give
you an example of the Sanskrit pronunciation.
More than quiet service
Before
my initiation I thought I would be in quiet service, leading a life of prayer while
performing family or work chores.
That was not the outcome at all.
I
went from having an introverted attitude to an opposite extroverted outlook in
thought, word and deed. I began stepping up to daily writings that had just
started to flow through me 3 months earlier and 35 years later continue right
along.
I
was transformed by the Spirit of God and I cannot imagine being any other way.
I cant tell you how the transformation took place so thoroughly in my mind,
body, heart and soul, but it did.
Could it have been my willingness to
love unconditionally that drew me into service?
And
because I am the first to feel energized when used by the Holy Spirit, I would
never want to walk in a lesser direction and fall off the mountain into a pit
of briars the way I see falling away from God.
I
have found that when we are willing to give our best from a pure heart with
right intentions we receive the best in return: peace of mind and a harmonious
life.
Goodness flows through our thoughts,
words and actions when the Spirit of God enters our life.
A Surprise During Initiation with Gayatri
Mantra
Copyright © 2011-2018 Susan Helene Kramer | Outdoor photo
credit Susan Helene Kramer; mountain ridge behind Santa Barbara, California,
overlooking Pacific Ocean and Santa Cruz Island | Photo credit of Susan
using mala by Stan Schaap.
God Speaks Through the Holy
Spirit for adults
Gentle Yoga and
Meditation for adults
site map | webmaster | first published
August 4, 2011; added link to Gayatri mantra on
September 11, 2017 |