Holy Fire Kriya
March 20, 1978
This meditation is called Holy Fire Kriya, because it is like a holy fire that changes your state of consciousness almost instantly, when practiced accurately. It is thought to stimulate one’s devotional essence, or Bhakti, by adjusting the hypothalamus of the brain. When our emotions are converted to devotion, we can have lasting happiness, the kind that endures through all outside environments, influences, and situations.
Posture & Mudra:
Sit in a meditative posture with a straight spine. Bring the pads of the corresponding fingers together inside the hands, with the thumbs tips touching. Hold the mudra in front of the Heart Center (Anahata Chakra) with the forearms parallel to the ground and the fingers and thumbs pointing toward the body.
Mantra & Breath:
Inhale deeply and exhale as you chant one of the following mantras:
- Chant “HARI HARI HARI HARI HARI HARI HAR” in a monotone three times per breath.
- Chant “SAT NAM SAT NAM SAT NAM SAT NAM SAT NAM SAT NAM WAHE GURU” in a monotone four times per breath.
Eyes/Drishti:
1/10th open.
Duration:
Continue for 108 breaths or repetitions. You can begin with 27 repetitions and, as your proficiency increases, add on 27 repetitions at a time until you have reached 108.