Dharma Cakra (DC)

The Dharma Cakra (Collective Meditation) is a congregation of spiritual aspirants for the collective performance of Iishvara Pranidhana and spiritual discussions. “Dharma” means the “inner characteristic“, that is, the realization of the inner nature of animate and inanimate. “Cakra” means “energy center”. Dharmacakra creates the essence of collectivity, the oneness among those who participate in this practice. Accelerates personal spiritual progress, and it creates a collective mental force for serving and solving the problems in society.

Dharma Cakra aims to unite hearts and minds, so that we can, in harmony, pursue a universal human society, without any distinctions between race, class, nationality, and religion.

The most recommendable thing is that the accommodation in the room be done in a systematic way, with everyone positioning themselves in rows – the women on one side and the men on the other. This creates harmonious flows that aid meditation.

The program begins with a few devotional songs, called “Prabhat Samgiita”. Next is “Kiirtan”, a devotional dance accompanied by the chanting of the universal mantra “Baba Nam Kevalam”. After 30 minutes, all participants sit in silence for meditation. The meditation will last approximately thirty minutes. It starts with the ancient chant: “Samgacchadvam”, which creates a collective vibration. The chant “Nityam Shudham” indicates the end of the collective meditation. Everyone will make an offering, or surrender, called “Guru Puja”, after which the “Supreme Directive” will be recited. A spiritual text will be read. To close, there is a brief presentation of a spiritual talk. Finally, reports and announcements will be given and then Kaoshikii and Tândava (spiritual dances) are performed for a few minutes.

Iishvara Pranidhana: set oneself in cosmic ideation and take the supreme being as one ideal and goal of life.