Now, let’s move to another level of functioning entirely:
imagine the role Transmission or pranahuti plays in
regulating the bio-energy sheath and directing our attention
toward the Center, away from the entropy of afflictions
and obstacles. In the very first Heartfulness Meditation, a
person can dive deep into Samadhi because of Transmission,
because it is the subtlest energy emanating from the core
of our heart itself. While it requires a Guide of the highest
caliber to infuse Transmission into our hearts in a masterly
way, so that it acts as a catalyst in our system, the process
is simple. The Guide is taking the prana of prana itself,
the ultimate form of energy – so subtle that it has no hint
of actual energy left in it – and is utilizing it to transform
us from the inside out. Through Transmission we learn
how to stay connected. It gently entices us from the core
of our heart itself, so the connection becomes more and
more effortless. In fact it is an effortless antidote to our
individual entropy.
STYANA
The second of the vikshepas is styana, meaning – languor,
apathy and mental dullness. Apathy is one of the greatest
obstacles to any endeavor, as it is a state in which we waste
energy. Our energy is drained, we go round and round in
circles, and we may talk a lot but it does not translate into
doing. We lose interest, and without interest nothing is
possible. What does the word ‘enthusiasm’ mean? It comes
from the Greek word enthousiasmos, meaning ‘possessed
by God, inspired’. Transmission is another way of infusing
Divinity into our hearts, inspiring us, enthusing us, so that
we have interest. With Transmission apathy can disappear
overnight. The source of all energy, the source of all vitality,
the life in life, is being infused into us so subtly and so
gently. It is like a tree that has been thirsting for water all
through the hot dry summer, and one day the monsoon
rains arrive. The level of vitality in that tree will improve
instantly. Similarly, when we receive Transmission, life
takes on a new level of vitality. The Transmission nourishes
our soul and the ripple effect is so palpable, comforting
our heart, mind and body.Even still, the need to conserve energy is there, because if
we keep on dissipating energy we will lose the vitality we
receive through Transmission, and we will deflate like a
balloon that has been untied. The balloon will be inflated
then deflated, inflated then deflated, inflated and deflated.
What a waste if nothing is retained after each meditation!
That is one reason why it is important to sit for a few
minutes after Heartfulness Meditation and absorb the inner
condition received, making an attempt to be one with it.
It allows us to acquire it, enliven it, imbibe it, become one
with it, in union, so that it does not dissipate. That way
we make the most of every opportunity.56 Heartfulness