This Sunday is the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 - as if any
of could escape this information. We all have our different ways of honoring
those that have passed and those that continue to be touched by this tragedy. I
would like to share a Sanskrit prayer with you.
Lokaha Samastaha Sukino Bhavantu
May all beings everywhere, be happy and free
And may I, in some way, contribute to that happiness and
freedom
This is a prayer that we often chant after our practice of
yoga, so that all may feel the peace that yoga brings. You may wish to chant
this with specific individuals in mind, or perhaps an image of the globe before
you, or even the universe.
This prayer can also be an act of devotion. Taking a moment
to devote your practice can help to strengthen your commitment because you are
showing up for someone other than yourself. Many of us can feel guilty when we
take time to serve ourselves. We may feel or think that we do not deserve to
our own attentions, or that others need to be taken care of first. But the
truth is that we all deserve and have earned self-care. When you take time to
care for yourself, you end up supporting those around you, sometimes in ways
that you could never imagine.
Saying this prayer, whether you choose the Sanskrit or the
English, can be a moment where you invite everyone to feel the bliss of oneness
that comes from your practice.
To hear a version of this chant by Wah! click here
Nice post. Thanks. I like the part about "showing up for someone other than yourself."
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