Wisdom ot today.

"That glory is more hidden than the hidden. But when the look of the Guru falls upon one, one is overwhelmed and that glory becomes the most obvious of things."

- Maheshvaranda, Maharthamanjari 66

(Quote from Swami Kripananda, The Sacred Power, A Seeker's Guide to Kundalini)

The four ways in which the Guru classically gives shaktipat are through physical touch (sparsa diksa), word (mantra diksa, thought or will (sankalpa or manasa diksa), and look (drik diksa).

Prayer from Swami Nardanand :

Karpura Gauram mantra

Pure white like camphor, an incarnation of compassion,

The essence of worldly existence, whose garland is the king of serpents,

Always dwelling inside the lotus of the heart.

I bow to Shiva and Shakti together.

This mantra is dedicated to Shiva. It is considered among the most powerful mantras of protection, it protects us from negativity, dangers and enemies. Chanting Shiva’s mantra regularly changes our vibrations and energies both within our body and outside and brings us success and prosperity in all areas of our life.

Navgrah Shanti mantra

(In the early morning I remember) the devas Brahma, Murari (Krishna/Vishnu, the enemy of demon Mura) and Tripurantakari (Shiva, the One who has brought an end to Tripurasuras)

The planets Bhanu (The Sun), Shashi (The Moon), Bumisuta (Mars) and Budha (Mercury)

Guru (Jupiter), Shukra (Venus), Shani (Saturn), Rahu and Ketu

May all of them make my morning auspicious.

This is a mantra for the nine (nava) planets (graha). It is considered to protect one from their negative effects and to bring health and prosperity.