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Some members of the Lighthouse choose to receive spiritual names given to them by Gurudev Shree
Chitrabhanuji.
Following are the guidelines and a reminder for all of us who already have spiritual names.
Thanks Jagruiti for doing this!

Four Steps to
Reach the
Peaceful State
A lecture in UK
with the Oshwals
August 5, 2004

Adapted by
Sharat K. Jain, Ph.D
and
Rohan K. Jain

by
Gurudev Shree
Chitrabhanuji
(MS Word file)
Guidelines for Initiation
Provided by Gurudev Chitrabhanuji

In the peaceful moment when you are initiated, you and the teacher deeply
meditate on your essence, perceiving the name that reflects the spiritual quality
that you have and are becoming.  From this initiation, you are surrounded by
positive vibrations and protective energy.  There exists a special connection with
the teaching that endures until you reach enlightenment.

Initiation is a process of growth of consciousness.  Initiation is about increasing
your ability to BE yourself, SEE your connection to all forms of life, and be FREE
from attachment to and dependence on others.  It is a realization of your
individuation, that God is within you, and that you are the creator of your life.  As
an initiate, you strive to maintain a positive outlook on all that occurs and have
gratitude for all you have and are.

There are three primary considerations before receiving initiation.  These  
considerations develop internally in self-awareness, rather than as external
prescriptions handed down as commandments.

A commitment to nonviolence

This commitment involves the development of a loving feeling for yourself as well
as others.  You have a feeling within yourself to minimize violence, and this is an
opportunity to grow in love, peace, and well-being for yourself.  Such a feeling
means that you are capable of feeling the pain of the other beings.  Gurudevji
related the story of Abraham Lincoln, who, upon seeing a pig stuck in the mud,
stopped his carriage and pulled the pig out.  Later, others saw his dirty clothing
and were told what he had done.  When they asked why he bothered with a mere
pig, Lincoln replied that seeing the pig in pain caused him pain.  He helped the pig
to relieve his own suffering. From this awareness comes the desire to strive not to
harm others, not to cause suffering to any living being, including animals.  
Therefore, the beginner makes a commitment to be a pure vegetarian for a
minimum of 2 or 3 days a week, then progressively becomes a complete
vegetarian.  

A commitment to help others

This commitment is grounded in a feeling that you want to contribute

to the well-being of the world, with the knowledge that you are not living only for
yourself.  Human life means that you have reached a level of evolution.  A feeling
of love for other beings arises in you, and it becomes your joy and happiness to
celebrate that evolution by helping others.  We must remember that all life is
bound together by mutual support and interdependence.

A commitment to non-judging

When we have a feeling of love and forgiveness for ourselves and others, it leads
to the development of nonjudgment.  It is a recognition that nonviolence means
refraining from trying to control others’ beliefs or portraying yourself as superior in
your beliefs. It also means having compassion for others’ mistakes and respect for
others’ virtues.

In this light of understanding, the initiate starts his/her inner journey of self-
evolvement and self-realization, reaching the zenith of ultimate peace, harmony,
and liberation…
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Spiritual Development . Meditation . Ahimsa
JMIC Newsletter
April-September 1991

Managing Life
With Meditation
Gurudev Shree Chitrubhanu

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