Be Grounded and Prepared for the Future

July 25, 1986

Many times we live on philosophy or dreams, in the clouds, but nothing grows roots in the clouds and fruits on the Earth. We have to be grounded in practical reality. To do this, live by the strength of your soul and project your soul energy through a crystal clear mind. Then you can take advantage of this opportunity to live as your higher self and be fully prepared to meet future challenges.

Illustration of George sitting in easy pose with right hand touching nose and left hand facing up.

Posture: 

Sit in Easy Pose (Sukhasana). Bring your left hand in Surya Mudra (ring finger and thumb tips touching) and place it face up at the diaphragm level. Bring your right hand in Needle Mudra (Index finger extended and others held down with the thumb). Close your left nostril with the right index finger.

Eyes/Dristhi:

Closed.

Mantra & Breath:

Listen to a recording of “RAKHE RAKHAN HAR” and breathe in this way:

Be Grounded and Prepared for the Future breathing pattern

  • To start, inhale deeply and completely over the first line of the mantra “RAKHE RAKHAN HAR AAP UBARIAN”
  • Hold the breath in beginning with the second line “GUR KEE PAIREE PAA-EH KAAJ SAVAARIAN” through the first “JIS SIMRAT SUKH HO-AY SAGLAY DOOKH JAAHI”.
  • On the second “JIS SIMRAT SUKH HO-AY SAGLAY DOOKH JAAHI” begin to exhale and continue to exhale through the first line “RAKHE RAKHAN HAR AAP UBARIAN” using the navel to push all the air out.
  • Hold the breath out beginning with “GUR KEE PAIREE PAA-EH KAAJ SAVAARIAN” through the first “JIS SIMRAT SUKH HO-AY SAGLAY DOOKH JAAHI”.
  • Begin to inhale deeply and completely on the second “JIS SIMRAT SUKH HO-AY SAGLAY DOOKH JAAHI” and continue to inhale through the first line “RAKHE RAKHAN HAR AAP UBARIAN”.
  • Continue to breathe and hold in coordination with the mantra, inhaling or exhaling over the last and first lines of the mantra, and holding the breath for the middle portion.

Suggested recording: Rakhe Rakhan Har by Singh Kaur.

Duration: 

Continue for 25 minutes.