The Mudrashram®
Symbol

The
Mudrashram symbol shown above represents the process of spiritual development
in Integral Meditation.
The
triangle at the top of the image represents the Initiate who empowers
the sittings for each of the sacred mudras.
The
curved line connecting the triangle at the top of the image represents
the descent of the Divine Grace as the balancing force. This is the gift
of Guru Kripa Mudra.
The
capstone of the pyramid represents the ensouling entity. In this sacred
space of integration, all forces are in a state of perfect harmony and
balance.
The
four lines of the pyramid connecting with the capstone represent the four
paths of development. These four paths are empowered respectively by Kundalini
Mudra (awakening awareness into the Superconscious mind), Nada Mudra (opening
the channels of the Nada), Mantra Mudra (unfolding the spiritual evolutionary
potentials of the ensouling entity), and Raja Mudra (uniting the attentional
principle with the ensouling entity).
The
four lines at the base of the pyramid represent the working out of the
four types of karma.
The
first path of development unfolds the Soul by transformational mantra.
It overcomes Adi Karma.
The
second path of development opens the channels of the Nada and sets the
spirit on the Way back to God. It purifies Sinchit Karma.
The
third path of development awakens the potentials of the Superconscious
mind. It transmutes Kriyaman Karma.
The
fourth path of development trains the attentional principle to transcend
the limitations of body-consciousness. It works out Pralabdha Karma.
The
line connecting the capstone of the pyramid with the Tai Chi symbol represents
the guidance of the Self by the intuition of the Superconscious mind.
This is empowered by Jnana Mudra.
The
Tai Chi symbol represents the Self in its active and passive forms, Will
and Being, Action and Rest.
The
square represents the Subconscious mind. The circle represents the Conscious
mind.
The
curved line connecting the circle to the Tai Chi symbol represents the
infusion of the Light of the ensouling entity through the body. This is
the attunement of Agni Mudra.
Those
who can visualize the guide forms of Swami Prem Dayal and Swami Charan
Das will discover that both wear the Mudrashram® symbol upon a golden
medallion around their necks.
This
symbol was first externalized in 1984. It is golden in color.
The
name Mudrashram is a contraction of two Sanskrit words, "mudra" and "ashram."
A
mudra is a sacred hand gesture portrayed in classical Indian dance. Esoterically,
it refers to a spiritual power (siddhi) possessed by a spiritual Master.
In this tradition, it refers to the eight Grace-Bestowing transmissions,
the seven sacred mudras plus Dharma Mudra.
Ashram
means shelter. It has come to refer to a retreat center where people learn
yoga and practice meditation.. Esoterically, it is the force field that
surrounds a Master. It is an enveloping sphere of Grace, protection and
illumination by which Masters imbue their aspirants and disciples.
You
may meditate upon this symbol, knowing it to be a representation of the
complete Integral Yoga work.
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