Vigyan Bhairava Sutra
Sutra – 81.2
According to the method described in this sutra, this practice can be performed at any time, day or night. Sit in Siddhasana, Sukhasana, or Vajrasana, keeping your eyes open or closed, whichever feels more comfortable to you. Once seated, close your lips and gently place your tongue against the roof of your mouth. This resembles the Khechari Mudra, but unlike Khechari, this method is much simpler and does not involve any complex steps.
Steps of the Practice:
- After placing your tongue on the palate, slightly open your mouth, shaping your lips into a rounded form.
- Inhale in such a way that the breath passes along the edges of your tongue as it touches the roof of your mouth. When done correctly, a soft sound resembling the syllable “Sa” will be heard.
- While exhaling, allow the breath to flow out in the same manner, passing along the edges of your tongue. During exhalation, you will hear a sound similar to “Ha.”
If your tongue feels tired, pause briefly and then resume the practice. This process can be carried out for five to ten minutes.
Insights into the Practice:
The methods described in the Vigyan Bhairav Tantra are simple yet profoundly effective, designed to help the mind detach from thoughts. Controlling the mind is not just difficult but often feels impossible. This is why, when one begins meditation, both the body and the mind act as barriers.
Once you learn to control the body—a task that is relatively easier—the mind begins to reveal its tricks and distractions. True meditation lies in transcending these deceptions, not being swayed by the mind but instead leading it into stillness. This is something that 90% of practitioners struggle to achieve.
The Mind’s Play:
In our experience, many practitioners, after spending considerable time in meditation without progressing to the next stage, begin to report unusual experiences. Some claim to see visions of God and converse with the Divine, while others see frightening faces, spirits resembling loved ones, or feel as if someone is shaking them. Some even hear voices of disembodied beings.
Understand that all these phenomena are creations of the mind. While you may hesitate to accept this, as these experiences feel real, such occurrences are not possible in true meditation.
Returning to the Method:
By following the method described in this sutra, your mind will gradually begin to quiet itself. After practicing this technique, if you feel tired, you may simply sit with your eyes closed or open and continue meditating naturally. This practice can be performed before meditation or as part of the meditative process itself.
With consistent practice, both the body and mind will become calm, making meditation much easier. Over time, this method will help dissolve anger entirely and significantly reduce excessive thinking. This simple yet profound technique leads you toward inner peace and deeper stillness.
