Using Our Higher Consciousness

The Magic of Meditation with Sister Jayanti at The National Piping Centre, Glasgow – Friday 13 June.

Total attendance: 110
Estimated new audience: 40

Sister Jayanti brought The Magic of Meditation to Glasgow on 13th June at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow.  After a warm welcome from MC Dr Astrid Bendomir, the evening began with a wonderful Indian classical dance performance by Jhankar Beats.

Sister Jayanti began by acknowledging the suffering caused by the recent Air India plane crash and the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. She invited everyone to join in a few moments of powerful silence, to send out vibrations of peace and healing to a world in turmoil. There was complete silence in the room as all expressed their compassion for those affected. 

Sister Jayanti then reflected on the deep mental trauma that arises in times of global crises and emphasised that, while physical aid is critical, “the healing of the mind is essential.”

“We are living in a time of transition,” she shared. “There is a battle between two energies—one that is descending and visibly chaotic, and the other, ascending and silent, working steadily to usher in light from darkness.”  

She described how people are increasingly seeking goodness—truth, love and peace—because these were once part of our inner experience. Referring to the rise of “post-truth” culture, she talked of the collective human yearning for authenticity and integrity.

Sister Jayanti described how the mind’s power can be directed inwards, rather than being scattered across external distractions. Citing some Positive Psychology research findings, she explained that, while negative emotions are loud and easily measured, “positive energies like love and peace are subtle and require deep attention and awareness to cultivate.”

“Meditation is a personal experiment,” she explained. “It’s not about postures, but about the mind – slowing down our thoughts and tuning in to the original qualities of the soul. When I focus inside, I find that the peace I seek outside is actually within me.”

The audience was then gently led into a guided meditation, being invited to focus on the centre of the forehead, visualising a tiny spark of light, the soul, and connecting with its natural state of peace and silence.  

A key emphasis of the evening was on the second step of Raja Yoga meditation – after connecting with the self, the connection with the Supreme. Sister Jayanti explained that while the first step is connecting with the self, the second, equally vital step, is to link with the Source of all positive attributes.  She described the Supreme as a Being of Light, a Point, just like the inner being, but who is also the Ocean of infinite love, absolute truth, and perfect peace. “To connect with the Supreme, I don’t need to do anything physical – I simply connect my thoughts to that One.”

“We saw during Covid how much compassion people expressed, yet also how widespread burnout became. Is it possible to draw so much peace and compassion within that I don’t burn out? Yes – when I connect with the Source, whatever is coming to me, I am then able to share with others,” she said. 

Throughout the session, Sister Jayanti touched on key spiritual principles:

• The power of neuroplasticity, reminding us that with a higher awareness and elevated thoughts, we can transform even long-standing emotional patterns.
• The role of Raja Yoga meditation in cultivating self-respect, patience and resilience.
• Spiritual study and silence as twin practices to keep the inner light glowing and mind stable.

Asked how long one should meditate for, she quoted Dadi Janki, former Head of the Brahma Kumaris: “Ask me how long I don’t meditate!”, highlighting how natural and continuous meditation can become.

After a final collective meditation sending thoughts of peace to wherever they are needed, Sister Rose of Glasgow Inner Space thanked everyone for being part of this “unbelievably special gathering” and invited them to come and practise this magic of meditation at Inner Space. 

This powerful evening left participants with spiritual understanding, practical tools, and a renewed sense of purpose and hope – that through the power of meditation, transformation is not only possible, it is inevitable.

What is the one word that sums up this evening? Togetherness”was one individual’s experience. Another commented: “Never has the world needed Sister Jayanti more.” 

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