My friend Susan Allen and I are both in Eckankar which is the religion of light and sound. Our man mantra is simply singing the Hu pronounced like the man's name, Hugh!
It is believed that the singing of this word balances the energies around us. Hu is the most ancient name known to mankind. There are still traces of the word in African legends and throughout the Middle East.
In Eckankar it is used as a love song to God. Our name for God is Sugmad. There are many others I am sure. The name God is a very recent name attached to that being.
We believe in reincarnation, Masters that help us(some would call them angels), and we believe in loving all life and having reverence for it. We strive to look at each person we meet as our self and our self as a spark off of God. We are literally God's offspring.
We also believe anything you can think is real. Scientists have proved that each thought is a molecule that goes out from us as it is thought. It is not too much of a leap to think that we create things literally with our thoughts.
Be very careful what you think.
I believe many religions have expressed something to the effect that as a man thinks, so is he.
Now no one is perfect and we are always striving for these goals, but I find myself falling far short of them daily. The trick is to keep placing one foot in front of the other and keep on trucking.
Looking back is fruitless and so is harboring guilt. Move on and try harder to get better.
Love is the all. Anything else is false. Love does not produce hate, anger, hostility, etc. Love exhibits kindness and kindness begets love in eternal rounds.
I love all of you and hope you can grow in love for all life.
Your friend,
Lorena/Cami
Thank you for your explanation of Eckankar. It seems to have some of the best of many beliefs woven in. Very interesting. . . Thanks for sharing. .
ReplyDeleteSandy
What a wonderful approach to life! If only it could be laid like a mantle of peace over the tortured areas of the world!
ReplyDeleteThere is movement now called Loving Kindness -- a seminar was held here recently that I wasn't able to attend -- but the idea interests me greatly. Changing anger, resentment, and guilt to feelings of loving kindness enriches both yourself and the world around you.
Thanks Sandy and Mary. I was a bit afraid of posting it for fear someone would think I was trying to convert people. That is strictly against the rules for Eckists.
ReplyDeleteI was just letting people know how I feel personally. It is too bad I am so far down on the ladder still, but at least I am on my way.
There are many paths to get to the same place.
It depends on which path is best for you and what works for you.
Hugs!