How to Still The Mind in Meditation!

"If you try and still the mind,
it will be the mind
trying to still the mind.

Rather become aware
of the mind.
Become aware
of the flow of thoughts.

Not to define the thought
or relate to the thought.
But to impersonally
be aware of the thought arising
and dissapperearing
without any attachment
or aversion to it.

In witnessing the thoughts,
they will become more subtle.

First the thoughts
will become impersonal.
You will experience visions
and dreamlike states
that have nothing
to do with you or your personal life.

At this stage of witnessing
you are free
from individual identification
and there is deep peace.

Continue to witness
the flow of thoughts
and you will begin to experience
the thoughts as movements
of energy that arise and burn away.

And in witnessing
this movement of energy,
thoughts need not ever
fully manifest as a thought.

They become more
and more subtle
until they are no more.

In this way,
the mind may be stilled.

But still, it should not
be a goal to still the mind.

You will drive yourself nuts
trying to still the mind.

It is through witnessing
that there is freedom.

Mandukya Upanishad we find this beautiful passage: “The body is the bow, Om is an the arrow, the arrow’s tip is the focused mind, and the ultimate Mystery is the target.” Thus, meditating on Om is used to guide one to discovering the higher Self, and the true nature of the universe.

How to Pronounce OM
It is very important when repeating Om to pronounce the "O" sound correctly. In Sanskrit, the sound "O" is a diphthong-- a subtle speech sound that begins with one vowel and changes to another vowel within the same syllable. This “O” sound begins with an “A” sound as in “law” and ends with a “U” sound as in “put.” When these two vowel sounds are combined in this diphthong, it produces a single, pure vowel sound. Thus, when you pronounce Om it should sound like “home” without the beginning “h” sound. When pronouncing Om the sound should emanate from the navel, with a deep and harmonious vibration, and gradually rises upwards to resonate in the nostrils.

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Forgive Yourself & Others

Life is too short to hold on to such great possessions as anger hatred stubbornness and judgments. Yes, you are right but where does it get you? In the end you are the one that suffers.
Forgive and forget. You are too hard on yourself and others.
When you forgive others, you forgive yourself and this opens the heart in ways you didn’t know exist.
If you are not able to openly forgive, do it silently and it will be felt.

Divine Will

Relax.

Do not fight what is meant to be.

It is not up to you but the will of existence, of destiny.

Understand you are not the driver of the car.

Sit back; enjoy the ride.

Be in tune and flow with what is

OM

When people hear the Pranava they hear the Absolute itself.
When they utter the Pranava they go to the abode of the Absolute.
He who perceives the Pranava sees the state of the Absolute.
He who always has the Pranava in his mind has the form of the Absolute.

“Whatever is eaten physically will have an effect mentally.”

The body is the vehicle through which the individual evolves during the span of life on earth, and must be taken into serious account by the yogi who will discover that the body can exert a necessary effect on the mind. If wax and clay are cold they cannot be molded, nor will they take any impression. If molasses is cold it will hardly pour. It is all a matter of responsiveness. Only when warm are these substances malleable. In the same way, unless our inner and outer bodies are made responsive or reactive to the japa and meditation of Om we will miss many of the beneficial effects. Hence we should do everything we can to increase our response levels, to ensure that our physical and psychic bodies are moving at the highest possible rate of vibration.


A fundamental key to this is diet. For not only does the physical substance of the food become assimilated into our physical body, the subtler energies become united to our inner levels, including our mind. The yogi who observes will discover that the diet of the physical body is also the diet of the mind, that whatever is eaten physically will have an effect mentally. (One who does not know this is no yogi at all.) The Chandogya Upanishad (6.5.4; 6.6.1,2,5) tells us: “Mind consists of food. That which is the subtle part of milk moves upward when the milk is churned and becomes butter. In the same manner, the subtle part of the food that is eaten moves upward and becomes mind. Thus, mind consists of food.”

Meat is both heavy and toxic–especially from the chemicals spread throughout the tissues from the fear and anger of the animal when it was slaughtered. So our minds will also be heavy and toxic from eating meat as well as poisoned by the vibrations of anger and fear. Moreover, the instinctual and behavioral patterns of the animals will become our instinctual and behavioral impulses. Fruits, vegetables, and grains have no such obstructions. Consequently, our mental energies will be light and malleable, responsive to our spiritual disciplines. There is no greater spiritual boon to the meditator than the adoption of a vegetarian diet. (See Spiritual Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet.) By “vegetarian” I mean abstention from meat, fish, and eggs or anything that contains them to any degree, including animal fats.

Both meditation and diet refine the inner senses so we can produce and perceive the subtle changes that occur during meditation.

Our general health also contributes to our proficiency in meditation, so a responsible yogi is very aware of what is beneficial and detrimental to health and orders his life accordingly, especially in eliminating completely all alcohol, nicotine, and mind-altering drugs whether legal or illegal. Caffeine, too, is wisely avoided, and so is sugar.

The sum of all this is that we must do more than meditate. We must live out our spiritual aspirations by so ordering our lives that we will most quickly advance toward the Goal. This is done by observing Yama and Niyama, often called the Ten Commandments of Yoga. They are:

1) Ahimsa: non-violence, non-injury, harmlessness;
2) Satya: truthfulness, honesty;
3) Asteya: non-stealing, honesty, non-misappropriativeness;
4) Brahmacharya: sexual continence in thought, word and deed as well as control of all the senses;
5) Aparigraha: non-possessiveness, non-greed, non-selfishness, non-acquisitiveness;
6) Shaucha: purity, cleanliness;
7) Santosha: contentment, peacefulness;
8) Tapas: austerity, practical (i.e., result-producing) spiritual discipline;
9) Swadhyaya: introspective self-study, spiritual study;
10) Ishwarapranidhana: offering of one’s life to God.

“No matter how hard the past, you can always begin again.” -Buddha

One of the greatest misconceptions in life is that we are somehow powerless to let go of what’s behind us. That we have to carry regret, shame, or disappointment, and that is has to dictate how today will unfold, at least on some level.

It doesn’t. At any moment, you can let go of who you’ve been and decide to be someone new–to do something differently. It won’t always be easy, but it is always a choice you can make.

You can either dwell and stay stuck, or let go and feel free. Give yourself space to fill with good feelings about the beautiful day in front of you–and the beautiful tomorrow you’re now creating.

You see the world from a single perspective. What you know to be true about your life and what exists around you is scratching the surface of what you are infinitely capable of knowing. When correctly opening your Third Eye, you can get a glimpse of this universal understanding that will allow you to see existence from an infinite number of perspectives.

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Importance In Hinduism
According to the Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva declared that the rituals performed by his devotees on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalgun please him the most. Therefore, year by year, the day is observed as Mahashivratri, wherein devotees observe fast, sing songs and bhajans and offer prayers to the Almighty to seek his blessings. Pujas conducted in Lord Shiva temples during the day have significance too. This is because the rituals are conducted strictly in accordance with the method that is prescribed in Shiva Purana, a Hindu epic. According to the Purana, poojas are conducted once in every three hours, on Maha Shivaratri.

Importance In Human Lives
It is believed that the devotion of Lord Shiva on Mahashivaratri would freed the devotee from the past sins. Moreover, the devotee would reach the adobe of Lord Shiva and live there happily, because he/she is liberated from the cycle of birth and death, once he/she attains moksha or salvation. Therefore, all the devotees of Lord Shiva would flock the temples to offer their prayers. To serve the purpose, jujube fruits, stalks of Bilwa leaves, flowers and garlands are offered to the Shiva Linga by the devotees. If the devotee celebrates the festival at home, he/she would perform the Mahashivratri Puja by taking a holy bath (in warm water) early in the morning, wearing new clothes and then smearing bhasm (holy ash) on their forehead.

Concentration

is of the utmost value to learn how to concentrate. To
make the greatest success of anything you must be able
to concentrate your entire thought upon the idea you are
working on. The person that is able to concentrate
utilizes all constructive thoughts and shuts out all
destructive ones. The greatest man would accomplish
nothing if he lacked concentration.


1. CONCENTRATION FINDS THE WAY.
Our two natures; one wants to advance; the other wants
to pull us back. The one we concentrate on and develop
determines what we will become. How you may change
your whole career and accomplish miracles. We can be
completely controlled by our concentrated thought. How
can you make an "opportunity". One man's opportunity is
usually another man's loss. A very beneficial practice.
Why we get back what we give out. A wonderful
encouraging tonic. Every man that is willing to put forth
the necessary effort can be a success. The man that is
best prepared to do things. How to make your services
always in demand. How to reach the top. The man
selected to manage is not usually a genius. He does not
possess any more talent than others. What he does
possess that others do not. Why a few succeed and so
many fail.



LESSON 2. THE SELF-MASTERY. SELF-DIRECTION

POWER OF CONCENTRATION.
Very few men possess the power to concentrate as they
should. The cause of poor concentration. A very good
practice. Concentration means strength of mind. The
person unable to concentrate never accomplished a
great deal. How many weaken their powers of
concentration. How concentration can only be
developed. How to control your every thought, wish and
plan. What concentration is. The person that is able to
concentrate gains the Power to control others.
Concentration makes the will and intellect act in unison.
Why some people are not magnetic. When a powerful
personal influence is generated. How to become
influential. The cause of spasmodic, erratic
concentration. How to centralize your attention. A quick
way to develop concentration. The development of
physical and mental concentration. How to learn a
valuable lesson. One of the best ways to influence
another. A good exercise. The real benefit of physical
culture usually lost sight of. How to hold the facilities at
work.

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Awakening Of Kundalini

What is the Kundalini? Why is it so significant in life?

At the base of the spinal cord every human being has a powerful, yet dormant source of energy. This source is known as the Muladhar Chakra from which three subtle channels known as Naadis rise up through the spine and reach thew brain. The middle Naadi is known as Sushumna while on its either sides are the Ida and Pingla. At five other centres of highly concentrated energy, called Chakras, along the spinal column, these three Naadis come together and then again divide into three channels as they rise further.

Thus including the Muladhar there are various Chakras in which very powerful energy lies dormant and once they are activated a human gains amazing divine powers like Telepathy, Hypnotism, Clairvoyance. In fact complete success in life in any and every sphere can come only through the activation of all the Chakras and it is with this aim that true Yogis remain engaged in Sadhanas.

But this process can be very intricate and difficult unless one is helped by an enlightened Master who has his own Kundalini fully activated, who is aware of all the processes of activation and who can activate the Kundalini of others.




Benefits of Kundalini Activation:

Inside the vertebral column, there are seven lotuses located on the Brahma Nadi. These are known as Chakra (spinal centres). Each lotus possesses different number of petals and also a distinct colour.

Amazing powers devolve on a human on activation of the Kundalini and each Chakra is related to the following attainments.

1. Muladhar Chakra

This Chakra is situated in the basal region of the vertebral column at the mid spot between anus and penis. In meditation, this Chakra is visualised as a red lotus possessing four petals. This is the resting place of the Kundalini Shakti, which lies here as a snake having three and half coil. This Chakra is the symbol of Earth element.

Activation of this results in riddance from tensions, true happiness, beauty, perfect health and physical strength, magnetic persona.

2. Swadhishtthan Chakra

This Chakra is located in the vertebral column just opposite to the penial region. In meditation, this Chakra is visualised as a vermilion coloured lotus having six petals. This semilunar Chakra is the symbol of Water element.

Activation of this results in freedom from stomach ailments, increase in sex power, and cure of sexual debility, increase in courage and fearlessness and magnetism.

3. Manipur Chakra

Inside the vertebral column, this Chakra is situated just opposite to the naval region. This ten petalled lotus is of blue colour. The Yantra of this Chakra is triangular in shape and it represents the fire element.

Activation of this results in perfect digestion, riddance from ailments like kidney stones, diabetes, liver problems etc. Success in amazing Sadhanas like flying in the air, walking on water, telepathic contact with animals and plants, perfection in Prannayam and the highest achievement is success in Meditation.

4. Anahat Chakra

The relative position of this Chakra inside the vertebral column is just opposite to the cardiac region (heart). This red coloured lotus possesses twelve petals and it represents the Air element. Activation of this Chakra illuminates the entire body and the entire vertebral column starts vibrating.

Activation of this results in peace of mind, boundless divine joy, total freedom from tensions, power to look into future, power of hypnosis, entering into Samadhi (divine trance), riddance from problems related to heart, increase in soft emotions like love, affection and kindness.

5. Vishuddha Chakra

Inside the vertebral column this Chakra is located opposite the throat region. This lotus of smoky colour possesses sixteen petals and it represents the sky element.

Activation of this results in riddance from all ailments related to throat, thyroid etc., increase in knowledge, gain of power of eloquence, deeper Samadhi, perfection in the art of Hypnotism, gain of power to die when one wills, total material success like comforts, wealth, fame etc.

6. Aagya Chakra

In Brahma Nadi (enclosed by vertebral column) this Chakra is located just opposite the mid spot between the two eyebrows. This white lotus has only two petals.

Also called the Third Eye its activation brings wondrous powers like clairvoyance, telepathy, power of giving curses or blessings, instant fulfillment of anything one wishes, and gain of knowledge related to all subjects and sciences, power to control thoughts of others and interfere even in nature.

7. Sahastrar Chakra

Beyond these six Chakras at the upper termination of the spinal cord, is the thousand petalled lotus; the abode of Lord Shiva (supreme being). When the Kundalini Shakti unites itself with the supreme being, the aspirant gets engrossed in deep meditation during which he perceives infinite bliss.

This is a subtle centre in the brain. On activation of Sahastraar a very fine, elixir-like secretion is produced from it which permeates the whole body thus making the human forever free of all ailments.

Sahastrar Chakra is also termed as Dasham Dwar of Brahmarandhara. In my view, this Chakra is situated two inches deep inside both the temporal region and three inches deep from the midspot between the eyebrows that is in the middle portion of cerebral hemispheres. From the throat, it is located three inches above the palate and inside the brain it is located in a small hole above the 'Maha Vivar' foramen of cerebrum.

Awakening of Sahastrar renders the aspirant liberated from corporeal bondages and attachments. He is endowed with all kinds of divine attainments including 'Ashta Siddhi' and 'Nava Nidhi'. He becomes an omniscient Yogi. Being emancipated from the cycles of birth and death, he certainly achieves the final beatitude.

One is fully enlightened and can then envision any event going on anywhere in the universe with out entering into Samadhi. All natural elements come under one’s control.

The practice of awakening Kundalini Shakti must be done only under the guidance of a competent Guru. Sometimes when the aspirant practices such exercises only after going through some books, he endangers his own life and there are chances of his becoming insane.

Really, fortunate is the person who attains his divine Guru. That person is fortunate who strives for awakening of the Kundalini Shakti and only that person is called God-illumined who after activating his Kundalini Shakti, gets the totality of life.

THE IMPORTANCE OF KUNDALINI YOGA

In Kundalini Yoga the creating and sustaining Sakti of the whole body is actually and truly
united with Lord Siva. The Yogi goads Her to introduce him to Her Lord. The rousing of Kundalini
Sakti and Her Union with Lord Siva effects the state of Samadhi (Ecstatic union) and spiritual
Anubhava (experience). It is She who gives Knowledge or Jnana, for She is Herself That. Kundalini
Herself, when awakened by the Yogins, achieves for them the Jnana (illumination).

Kundalini can be awakened by various means and these different methods are called by
different names, viz., Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga, etc. The practitioner of this Kundalini Yoga claims,
that it is higher than any other process and that Samadhi attained thereby is more perfect. The reason



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that they allege, is this:—In Dhyana Yoga, ecstasy takes place through detachment from the world
and mental concentration leading the variety of mental operation (Vritti) of the uprising of pure
consciousness unhindered by the limitations of the mind. The degree to which this unveiling of
consciousness is effected, depends upon the meditative power, Dhyana Sakti, of the Sadhaka and
the extent of detachment from the world. On the other hand, Kundalini is all Sakti and is therefore
Jnana Sakti Herself—bestows Jnana and Mukti, when awakened by the Yogins. Secondly, in
Kundalini Yoga there is not merely a Samadhi through meditation, but the central power of the Jiva,
carries with it the forms of both body and mind. The union in that sense is claimed to be more
complete than that enacted through methods only. Though in both cases the body-consciousness is
lost, in Kundalini Yoga not only the mind but the body also, in so far as it is represented by its
central power, is actually united with Lord Siva at the Sahasrara Chakra. This union (Samadhi)
produces Bhukti (enjoyment) which a Dhyana Yogi does not possess. A Kundalini Yogi has both
Bhukti (enjoyment) and Mukti (liberation) in the fullest and literal sense. Hence this Yoga is
claimed to be the foremost of all Yogas. When the sleeping Kundalini is awakened by Yogic
Kriyas, it forces a passage upwards through the different Chakras (Shat-Chakra Bheda). It excites
or stimulates them into intense activity. During its ascent, layer after layer of the mind becomes
fully opened. All Kleshas (afflictions) and the three kinds of Taapa will vanish. The Yogi
experiences various visions, powers, bliss and knowledge. When it reaches Sahasrara Chakra in the
brain, the Yogi gets the maximum knowledge, Bliss, power and Siddhis. He reaches the highest
rung in the Yogic ladder. He gets perfectly detached from body and mind. He becomes free in all
respects. He is a full-blown Yogi (Purna Yogi).

HOW TO AWAKEN THE KUNDALINI

One should become perfectly desireless and should be full of Vairagya before attempting to
awaken Kundalini. It can be awakened only when a man rises above Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha,
Mada and other impurities. Kundalini can be awakened through rising above desires of the senses.
The Yogi, who has got a pure heart and a mind free from passions and desires will be benefited by
awakening Kundalini. If a man with a lot of impurities in the mind awakens the Sakti by sheer force
through Asanas, Pranayamas and Mudras, he will break his legs and stumble down. He will not be
able to ascend the Yogic ladder. This is the chief reason for people going out of the way or getting
some bodily infirmities. There is nothing wrong in the Yoga. People must have purity first; then a
thorough knowledge of the Sadhana, a proper guide, and a steady, gradual practice. When
Kundalini is awakened there are many temptations on the way, and a Sadhaka without purity will
not have the strength to resist.

A thorough knowledge of the theory is as essential as the practice. Some are of opinion that
theory is not at all necessary. They bring one or two rare instances to prove that Kundalini has been
awakened even in those who do not know anything about Nadis, Chakras and Kundalini. It might be
due to the grace of a Guru or by mere chance. Everyone cannot expect this and neglect the
theoretical side. If you look at the man in whom Kundalini has been awakened through the grace of
a Guru, you will not at once begin to neglect the practical side and actually waste your time in
passing from one Guru to the other. The man who has a clear knowledge of the theory and a steady
practice, attains the desired goal quickly.

Kundalini can be awakened by Pranayama, Asanas and Mudras by Hatha Yogis; by
concentration and training of the mind by Raja Yogis; by devotion and perfect self-surrender by
Bhaktas; by analytical will by the Jnanis; by Mantras by the Tantrikas; and by the grace of the Guru
(Guru Kripa) through touch, sight or mere Sankalpa. Rousing of Kundalini and its union with Siva


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at the Sahasrara Chakra effect the state of Samadhi and Mukti. No Samadhi is possible without
awakening the Kundalini.

For a selected few, any one of the above methods is quite sufficient to awaken the
Kundalini. Many will have to combine different methods. This is according to the growth and
position of the Sadhakas in the spiritual path. The Guru will find out the real position of the Sadhaka
and will prescribe a proper method that will successfully awaken the Kundalini in a short period.
This is something like the doctor prescribing a proper medicine to a patient to cure a particular
disease. One kind of medicine will not cure the diseases of different patients. So also, one kind of
Sadhana may not suit all.

There are many persons nowadays who foolishly imagine that they have attained purity,
commit errors in selecting some methods and neglect many important items of Sadhana. They are
poor, self-deluded souls. Self-assertive, Rajasic Sadhakas will select some exercises of their own
fancy in an irregular manner and leave all the exercises when they get some serious troubles.

After Kundalini is awakened, Prana passes upwards through Brahma Nadi along with mind
and Agni. You will have to take it up to Sahasrara Chakra through some special exercises such as
Mahabheda, Sakti Chalana, etc.

As soon as it is awakened, it pierces the Muladhara Chakra (Bheda). It should be taken to
Sahasrara through various Chakras. When Kundalini is at one Chakra, intense heat is felt there and
when it leaves that centre for another Chakra, the former Chakra becomes very cold and appears
lifeless.

Freedom from Kama, Krodha, Raga and Dvesha and possession of balance of mind, cosmic
love, astral vision, supreme fearlessness, desirelessness, Siddhis, divine intoxication and spiritual
Ananda are the signs to denote the awakening of Kundalini. When it is at rest, a man has full
consciousness of the world and its surroundings. When it is awakened he is dead to the world. He
has no body-consciousness. He attains Unmani state. When Kundalini travels from Chakra to
Chakra, layer after layer of the mind becomes opened and the Yogi acquires psychic powers. He
gets control over the five elements. When it reaches the Sahasrara Chakra, he is in the Chidakasa
(knowledge space).

Awakening of the Kundalini Sakti, its union with Siva, enjoying the nectar and other
functions of the Kundalini Yoga that are described in the Yoga Sastras are misrepresented and
taken in a literal sense by many. They think that they are Siva and ladies to be Sakti and that mere
sexual union is the aim of Kundalini Yoga. After having some wrong interpretation of the Yogic
texts, they begin to offer flowers and worship their wives with lustful propensities. The term
"Divine intoxication that is derived by drinking the nectar" is also misrepresented. They take a lot
of wine and other intoxicating drinks and imagine to have enjoyed the Divine ecstasy. It is mere
ignorance. They are utterly wrong. This sort of worship and union is not at all Kundalini Yoga.
They divert their concentration on sexual centres and ruin themselves. Some foolish young boys
practise one or two Asanas, Mudras and a little Pranayama too for a few days, in any way they like,
and imagine that the Kundalini has gone up to their neck. They pose as big Yogis. They are pitiable,
self-deluded souls. Even a Vedanti (a student of Jnana Yoga) can get Jnana Nishtha only through



YOGA SADHANA
awakening of the Kundalini Sakti that lies dormant at the Muladhara Chakra. No superconscious
state or Samadhi is possible without awakening this primordial energy, whether it is Raja Yoga,
Bhakti Yoga, Hatha Yoga or Jnana Yoga.

It is easy to awaken the Kundalini, but it is very difficult to take it to Sahasrara Chakra
through the different Chakras. It demands a great deal of patience, perseverance, purity and steady
practice. The Yogi who has taken it to Sahasrara Chakra, is the real master of all forces. Generally
Yogic students stop their Sadhana half-way on account of false Tushti (satisfaction). They imagine
that they have reached the goal when they get some mystic experiences and psychic powers. They
desire to demonstrate such powers to the public to get Khyati (reputation and fame) and to earn
some money. This is a sad mistake. Full realisation alone can give the final liberation, perfect peace
and Highest Bliss.

Different methods of awakening the Kundalini by Hatha Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga
and Jnana Yoga will be described one by one. Some aspirants will not get perfection by only one
method. A harmonious combination of all methods is necessary for the vast majority of persons. In
the following pages I will tell you the different exercises that are intended to awaken the Kundalini.
If you are wise enough, after a perusal of the different exercises, you can easily pick up the right
method of Sadhana that suits you best and attain success.

Rousing of Kundalini and its union with Siva at the Sahasrara Chakra effect the state of
Samadhi and Mukti. Before awakening the Kundalini, you must have Deha Suddhi (purity of
body), Nadi Suddhi (purification of Nadis), Manas-Suddhi (purity of mind) and Buddhi Suddhi
(purity of intellect). For the purification of the body, the following six exercises are prescribed:

Dhauti, Basti, Neti, Nauli, Tratak and Kapalabhati. These are known as Shat-Karma or the
six purificatory exercises in Hatha Yoga

This is the mantra for brain development.
This sloka improves memory and IQ believe it or not,i know modern people don't believe in this. But this sloka was provided by our Rushis and Muni's after years and years of penance.
To see the miracle of this sloka,recite this sloka twice a day with atmost concentration and faith see the change in you.But for this sloka to work,or be it any sloka to work u should have faith in it. BELIEVE ME.

प्रज्ञाविवर्धन स्तोत्र

श्री स्कंद उवाच
योगीश्वरो महासेन कार्तिकेयोSग्निनंदन: |
स्कंद कुमार: सेनानी: स्वामी शंकर संभव: || १ ||
गांगेयस्ताम्रचूडश्च ब्रह्मचारी शिखिध्वज: |
तारकारिरुमापुत्र: क्रौचारिश्च षडानन: || २ ||
शब्दब्रह्मसमुद्रश्च सिध्द सारस्वतो गुरु: |
सनत्कुमारो भगवान् भोगमोक्ष फलप्रद: || ३ ||
शरजन्मा गणाधिश पूर्वजो मुक्तिमार्गकृत् |
सर्वांगमप्रणेताच वांछितार्थ प्रदर्शन: || ४ ||
अष्टविंशती नामानि मदियानीति य: पठेत् |
प्रत्युषं श्रध्दयायुक्तो मुको वाचस्पतिर्भवेत् || ५ ||
महामंत्र मयानीती मम् नामानुकिर्तनम् |
महाप्रज्ञामवाप्नोति नात्र कार्या विचारणा || ६ ||

इति श्री स्कंद पुराने कार्तिकेय महात्मे प्रज्ञाविवर्धन स्तोत्र संपुर्णं

Before God we are all equally wise - and equally foolish!