Advent Calendar Day 1 Cherdi Kala Yoga

Day 7 of the Cherdi Kala Yoga Advent Calendar

Enjoy singing along to your present!

Rakhe Rakhan Har – 7 minutes

This is a mantra of protection against all negative forces, inner and outer, which are blocking us from moving on our true path. It cuts like a sword through every opposing vibration, thought, word, and action.

These words of the saint Guru Arjan are for complete protection. It is from the evening prayer Rehiras, which adds energy to one’s being, and helps when you are physically weak or have limited wealth. It is a victory song that allows us to be guided by the Divine graceful and merciful hand. It does away with the obstacles to fulfilling one’s destiny. Chanting this mantra helps against fluctuations of the mind.

Rakhay rakhanahaar aap ubaaria-an

Gur kee pairee paa-i kaaj savaari-an

Hoaa aap da-iaal manaho na visaari-an

Saadh janaa kai sang bhavajal taari-an

Saakat nindak dusht khin maa-eh bidaari-an

Tis saahib kee tayk Naanak manai maa-eh

Jis simrat sukh ho-i sagalay dookh jaa-eh

Translation:

Thou who savest, save us all and take us across,

Uplifting and giving the excellence.

You gave us the touch of the lotus feet of the Guru, and all our jobs are done.

You have become merciful, kind, and compassionate; and so our mind does not forget Thee.

In the company of the holy beings you take us from misfortune and calamities, scandals, and disrepute.

Godless, slanderous enemies—you finish them in timelessness.

That great Lord is my anchor.

Nanak, keep firm in your mind, by meditating and repeating His Name

All happiness comes and all sorrows and pain go away.

Sat Naam,

Every day until Christmas, we have put a yogic gift for you into the reindeer’s bag. And each day it will be something different.

It could be a brief video yoga class, or a numerological (Karam Kriya) sharing about the qualities of number 12 (December) or of the year ahead. It could be one of our favorite recipes for this time of the year, or a voucher for an upcoming event. It could be one of our favorite kriyas, or a specific meditation we practice for these times, or a mantra to chant throughout the day to keep your spirits up…or, or, or.

Advent means ‘the coming, or arrival, of’. It is widely used in preparation for the celebration of the coming of Christ. The incarnation of Christ Consciousness as recognized in the person of Jesus Christ. Christ Consciousness, Krishna Consciousness, Buddha Consciousness, Nanak Consciousness, YOUR Higher Consciousness. Your Hu-Man, or Enlightened-Mind, potential.

So why not align to this group consciousness, this tradition held in many countries, to anticipate and celebrate your potential? By practicing Kundalini Yoga and Karam Kriya for your upliftment into Cherdi Kala, the Rising Spirit!

Each day we post a new link on Facebook with the reindeer bag. Follow the link and pick up your free gift.

And we love to hear from you in the comments how you like it and whether it was useful for your day.

Merry seasonal blessings,

Bachitar and Hari Krishan