Awaken Your Inner Self Through Guru Diksha
Diksha means a spiritual initiation – a sacred process where a Guru blesses a student with divine energy and knowledge. It is the starting point of the spiritual journey.Through Diksha, the Guru helps remove inner darkness (ignorance) and awakens the disciple’s spiritual path. It connects the student with higher energy, guiding them towards inner peace, meditation, and self-realization. At Anakhyara Kriya Yogashram, Diksha is the way to enter into the deep practices of Kundalini and Kriya Yoga, under the loving guidance of the Guru.
Meaning of Diksha
Diksha in Anakhyara Kriya Yogashram is not just a ceremony—it is a divine transfer of energy, wisdom, and spiritual awakening from the Guru to the seeker. The word “Diksha” is derived from Sanskrit, where ‘Di’ means to give and ‘Ksha’ means to destroy. It symbolizes the giving of divine knowledge and the removal of ignorance. Through Diksha, the Guru transmits Shaktipat (spiritual energy) that activates the disciple’s inner consciousness, guiding them inward on the path of Kundalini awakening and Self-realization. It marks the true beginning of yogic sadhana and the sacred bond between Guru and disciple.Receiving Diksha at our Ashram is a transformational step, opening the door to Kriya Yoga, Kundalini sadhana, and the lineage of Maha Siddhas who walk the path of eternal truth and silence.
Importance of Diksha in Spiritual Life
Diksha is a powerful turning point in a seeker’s spiritual journey. It is not just a ritual, but a sacred connection between the Guru and disciple, where divine energy is transferred to awaken the inner self.
Receiving Diksha:
Purifies the mind and heart
Activates the soul’s spiritual path
Connects you to the Guru’s guidance and energy
Awakens inner awareness and divine knowledge
Opens the door to deep meditation and self-realization
Through Diksha, the seeker steps into the path of Kundalini awakening, Kriya Yoga, and inner transformation under the light of a realized Guru. It brings clarity, peace, and a deeper connection to the Divine.
Types of Diksha we offer
Ajapa Sadhana Diksha
Ajapa Sadhana means effortless chanting of the divine mantra with the natural breath. In this Diksha, the Guru initiates the disciple into the ancient practice of becoming aware of the So-Ham (सोऽहम्) mantra, which flows naturally with every inhalation and exhalation.
“A-japa” means “that which is chanted without chanting.”
Through this Diksha:
You become aware of the divine sound of the breath
Your mind becomes calm and steady through inner listening
It leads to deep inner silence, meditation, and awakening
Ajapa Sadhana is a powerful and natural practice, suitable for all sincere seekers. It builds the foundation for Kriya Yoga and helps in awakening the Kundalini energy gently, under the Guru’s guidance.Ajapa Sadhana is one of the most ancient and powerful spiritual practices revealed by the great Siddhas and Yogis. The word ‘Ajapa’ means “that which is not chanted, but is always happening.” It refers to the natural, unconscious repetition of the mantra with each breath — a divine rhythm that exists in every living being, whether they know it or not.
The Breath as a Living Mantra
From the moment we are born, we breathe — and with each breath, a subtle sound flows within us. When we inhale, the sound is “So”, and when we exhale, it is “Ham”. This creates the natural mantra “So-Ham”, meaning “I am That”, a declaration of oneness with the Supreme Consciousness.In Ajapa Diksha, the Guru initiates the seeker into this secret of breath awareness, making them conscious of the divine mantra that flows with every inhale and exhale.
Benefits of Ajapa Sadhana
- Brings deep mental peace and emotional balance
- Enhances focus, clarity, and spiritual awareness
- Awakens the Kundalini energy gently and safely
- Establishes a strong foundation for Kriya Yoga and higher yogic practices
- Strengthens your connection with the Guru and inner self
Why Ajapa is Important
Unlike many other forms of mantra chanting, Ajapa is subtle and internal. There is no need to move the lips or tongue. You carry the mantra wherever you go — in your breath, in your awareness, in your heart.It is an ideal practice for householders, yogis, and seekers of all ages — simple, natural, yet deeply powerful. When practiced regularly with devotion and Guru’s grace, Ajapa becomes your constant inner companion, guiding you toward self-realization and liberation (moksha).
Hansha Sadhana Diksha
Hansha Sadhana is a deep and subtle spiritual practice that connects the seeker with the pure soul consciousness, symbolized by the Hansha (divine swan). The word “Hansha” means swan, which represents the soul that can separate truth from illusion, just like a swan separates milk from water.
In this Diksha, the Guru initiates the disciple into a meditative path that:
Awakens the awareness of the inner breath and subtle sounds
Helps the seeker connect to the “Hamsa” mantra (which flows as “Ham-Sa” or “So-Ham” with the breath)
Leads to the realization of the inner self (Atma) and union with the Supreme (Paramatma)
Hansha Sadhana brings deep peace, spiritual purity, and inner silence, guiding the seeker toward self-realization through breath awareness and inner mantra.
It is a sacred path for those ready to enter the deeper states of meditation with the grace of the Guru.
Hansha Sadhana Diksha is a spiritual initiation that awakens the seeker to their true inner self, symbolized by the sacred “Hansha” or divine swan. “Hansha” means divine swan, a symbol of the soul’s purity, wisdom, and ability to separate truth from illusion. In yogic and spiritual traditions, the Hansha (swan) represents the pure soul — one that moves gracefully through the world but remains untouched by it.
Guru Initiation:
The Guru activates the seeker’s awareness of the inner mantra and soul presence, guiding them into subtle meditation.
Purpose of the Practice:
To awaken the Atma Jnana (knowledge of the soul) and realize one’s eternal oneness with the Paramatma (Supreme Consciousness).
Spiritual Effects:
- Calms the restless mind
- Awakens inner silence and peace
- Deepens soul awareness
- Prepares the seeker for deeper states of meditation and liberation
Hansha Sadhana helps the disciple to
Withdraw awareness from the body and observe it as a tool, not the self
Silence the thoughts and go beyond the mind’s noise and ego
Tune into the subtle sound of the breath — the Ham-Sa mantra
Experience the presence of the witnessing soul, the true “I”
Enter a state of pure consciousness, where there is no fear, no identity — only peace
Go beyond the body and mind
In Hansha Sadhana, the seeker is guided to go beyond the limitations of the physical body and the thinking mind, and to enter the state of soul-awareness.The Hansha (divine swan) represents the pure soul (Atma) — untouched by the body’s desires or the mind’s distractions. Just as a swan glides across water without getting wet, the soul moves through life without being affected by the world — when it is awakened.
In this practice, you realize that you are not the body that is born and dies, nor the mind that changes every moment — but the eternal Hansha — the free, divine self that always exists.
Realize their Oneness with the Divine (in Hansha Sadhana)
In Hansha Sadhana, the seeker experiences that the soul (Atma) is not separate from the Supreme (Paramatma).
Through deep breath awareness and the Ham-Sa mantra, the disciple gradually:
Goes beyond ego and separation
Feels the Divine presence within every breath
Realizes: “I am not different from the source — I am That.”
This is the essence of oneness — where the soul merges in peace, silence, and unity with the Divine Consciousness.