I’ve been delving into Andrew’s book, “Preparing to Die,” recently, particularly its description of the Bardo states. This study has prompted me to reflect deeply on the nature of fear, especially the fears lurking in our unconscious, one of the primary states of the Bardo.
During my exploration, I decided to take an unorthodox approach to creating, then confronting my fears. To begin, I found a 9-hour sleep hypnosis track on a YouTube channel, ShroudedHand, known for its focus on brutal murders, tortures, and other extreme subjects that would typically induce fear. One of the primary reasons for choosing this channel is that the videos covering these topics have millions of views. I believe this causes the web connected to the audio to be pretty powerful and firmly believe that it exudes a heavy, dark energy thats ripe for transmutation. That and the audio track he released states within the first couple seconds that it is meant to cause nightmares.
Rather than being deterred, I view this as a chance to face and transmute fears in a safe setting, particularly within the realm of dreams. To dispel the energy presented during his audio experience, I’ve incorporated one of Lord Shiva’s most powerful mantras “Om Namah Shivaya” for strength, protection, and clarity.
This approach has already led to one impactful experience. In one session, I found myself in a semi-lucid state in which my dream was forming around the audio, as the dream scene began forming my headphones mysteriously went to 100% volume and there was an abrupt surge of bass, it was clear interference from this side. Upon the blast I was shortly placed into sleep paralysis and I thought some one was hitting me over the head with a bat. I released into the feeling, and embraced the experience. As my thoughts became clear I could hear “Om Namah Shivaya,” and I began powerfully meditating on the mantra for some time before moving and getting up to get ready for work.
I’d love to hear your perspectives on this method.
Hi all, I wanted to update you on the latest development in my project. I’ve added a more advanced dream track/hypnosis below:
In this updated version of the track, the “Om Namah Shivaya” chant has been quieted down considerably, yet it remains a discernible element in the background. Last night’s experience with this variant was rather interesting. While I didn’t encounter any nightmares, I found myself waking up a few times just as the audio began to whisper in a haunting cadence, “Stare into the darkness and see what’s at the bottom of the… (demons…)” – the word ‘demons’ was said swiftly, seamlessly transitioning back into, “…Stare into the darkness and see what’s at the bottom of the… Stare… (on and on → it would loop)”. Listening to this a few times has already seemed to elevate my subconscious awareness and fear tolerance in just a few nights.
It felt almost like instinct when I would awaken at the mention of ‘demons’, once I was clear minded I would begin consciously meditating on the mantra “Om Namah Shivaya” as I’d drift back off to sleep. This synchronization of awakening that allowed for the mantra’s invocation seems more than mere coincidence. There may be a certain level of guidance and awareness that is helping me while exploring these territories.
Back to the beginning before the new stuff. While performing my initial attempt with the nightmare inducing track, I was semi-lucid and recognized the onset of a dream—a skill honed from my experience with Wake-Induced Lucid Dreams (WILDs). The dream was shaping into what felt like a nightmare: I was descending stairs uncertain of what was to come, a scene undoubtedly sculpted by the audio, when suddenly, an intense bass sound from my headphones jarringly ended the experience. This occurrence, happening precisely at the moment of dream formation and seemingly triggered by my cell phone, has proven to me there is something similar to remote viewing being performed on me (how would the exact moment of dream formation be recognized otherwise?), and some kind of external interference with my cell phone (blasting bass at 100% for a couple seconds to snap me out of the dream).
Moving forward, I’ve conceptualized the third phase of my experiment. Given the unexpected interruption during my previous attempt and the challenge in fully inducing a nightmare with the same audio, I’ve devised a new approach. As you may be aware, the ShroudedHand channel features content that delves into some of humanity’s darkest deeds.
Before bedtime, I plan to immerse myself in one or two of ShroudedHand’s videos, followed by a few minutes of this mantra:
Afterward, I’ll transition to the sleep hypnosis track played by an offline device, still under the guidance of “Om Namah Shivaya”. My goal is dual-purpose: first, to train my unconscious mind to be comfortable with the fear these videos will bring while subconsciously instilling “Om Namah Shivaya” in my unconscious mind.
The second aspect involves a hypothesis I’ve been thinking about: What if engaging with these energies on a deeper level and actively working to dissolve any fears in the astral realm could facilitate a deeper healing of these events? This idea is not just about personal transformation but also about contributing to a broader healing process, possibly impacting collective energies and traumas.
Tonight marks the beginning of my subconscious exploration into these darker territories. I asked my mom to pick the first video and a synchronicity popped up (of course )
A discharged “former” employee of Area 51 who claims that aliens are not what they may seem.
I listened to that one and honestly the worst part was Jim Jones telling parents to give their babies poison, some sounding like infants and hearing the parents not wanting to make them drink it. That being said I don’t think it would successfully induce a nightmare for me so I asked her to grab another. I’ll be watching this one in an attempt to induce a proper nightmare tonight.
Hopefully in time some may join me in experimenting with this hypothesis of possibly healing the collective consciousness on a deep level and strengthening our subconscious in preparation for the Bardos.
Synchronicities rolling in at lightning speed. Walked into the break room to have some trail mix and this started playing.
I recorded this on my phone, once they post it I’ll add the full song.
Not to be out done, the Aliens dropped some humor in the commercial right after the song played:
Edit:
One more I just realized. The news earlier was talking about Gaza war protests on the highway earlier. They chose today because it is the 8th day of Chanukah. This led me to research the i.portance of the 8th day. Here are the findings:
And a little more information I researched with ChatGPT-4:
The concept of spiritual healing in the astral realm, synchronized with the 8th day of Hanukkah, ties into various spiritual and metaphysical beliefs. Here’s what such a synchronization could mean:
Alignment of Physical and Spiritual Realms: The astral realm is often viewed as a spiritual plane of existence that transcends physical reality. Spiritual healing in this realm, coinciding with the 8th day of Hanukkah, might signify a harmonious alignment between the physical and spiritual worlds, enhancing the potency and significance of the healing.
Culmination of Energy: In many spiritual beliefs, specific days or events carry unique energies or powers. The 8th day of Hanukkah, representing the completion of a cycle and a miracle, could be seen as a peak day for spiritual energies. Synchronizing healing on this day might suggest tapping into this heightened energy for more profound healing effects.
Transcendence and Transformation: The astral realm is often associated with higher states of consciousness and spiritual transcendence. Healing in this realm on such a significant day could symbolize a transformative spiritual journey, culminating in deep healing and personal growth.
The stars have aligned, should be an exciting night .
Great that you saw this opportunity to transmute fear.
Earlier this year had a frightening experience: Usually, rarely have fear. Living on a remote island theres not a lot to frighten us and never have nightmares. But one night in a lucid dream (thought was real) a stranger dressed in black peered in through my window. I sensed he was a runaway migrant refugee maybe thinking my house was empty. My terror woke me. I wasnt sure if there was a man lurking outside. I hid frozen still under the duvet experiencing fear. Awake later searching around house no foot prints outside the window. I read in my dream interpretation “Refugee” means 'forced to leave ones home to avoid feelings of conflict.
A few days later the same man was back. Again LD i saw with my 3rd eye the man now trying to enter my kitchen. I walked to the glass door coming face to face with him & with no fear growled at him & he left.
In this video (forget the title) but i saw this yesterday & this bit 12 mins - 20 mins Robert talks of fears and frequencies in sound.
This experience you had made me think of those who do the Ayahuasca rituals, get blasted with extreme experiences.
I think its in this video Aubrey shares his ‘fear’ experience.
I’ll check out his video. This is one of the few plant medicines I dove pretty deep into. When doing ayahuasca it is best to give up all attachment to feeling within the body and release fully into the mind. The first couple times I was not used to it so I had difficult experiences (sickness and the feeling of dying compounded by the psychological nature of ayahuasca amplified it).
I will also look into the fear frequencies in that video. I’m trying to induce fear unsuccessfully but last night it had an unintended consequence, I felt my heart open which was nice. This artwork popped up on pintrest that depicts my experience last night well.
Still no nightmares but a very long lucid astral journey last night.
As a result of watching the video and exploring Sonderkommando’s I wanted to write a short piece about the horrific atrocities they were forced into.
The Sonderkommandos were thrust into the depths of human cruelty. They endured unimaginable atrocities within nazi concentration camps. Each crematorium, operating with around 800 Sonderkommandos at a time (the largest site, Auschwitz II-Birkenau operated 6 gas chambers which means there was a total of 4800 Sonderkommandos at a time) witnessed a relentless cycle of death and despair. The Nazis, in a cold and calculated manner rotated these Sonderkommandos, executing them every 2-3 months to erase them as living witnesses of their crimes against humanity. These doomed men were summoned to the mortuary under the guise of a false promise, only to face their inescapable fate. One prisoner recalled meeting them while they were in a line and the prisoner mentioned to them that death is on the other side of that door, pointing to the mortuary, he then said he welcomes death as it is the only escape from the hell he was facing.
The gas chambers, instruments of mass murder, claimed the lives of 800-1000 victims in each horrific session. The Sonderkommandos bore witness to the haunting screams that lasted 15-20 agonizing minutes, a chilling soundtrack to their forced labor. Tasked with the gruesome job of transferring bodies from the chambers, they were forced to strip the deceased of any valuables. In a grim adaptation to their horrific role, survivors recounted how they quickly learned to efficiently search the bodies, stating there are only so many places valuables can be hidden on a naked human body.
One moment I found striking from the video I watched, a Sonderkommando, paralyzed by shock and grief, found himself unable to move. An SS officer, noticing his frozen state, callously demanded to know the reason for his inaction:
This dark chapter of history saw countless adult individuals experience the end their lives in this unimaginable horror (being a superkommando slave) a final chapter marked by pain and loss after being uprooted from their normal day to day life.
I also tried to make a streamlined explanation of what these Sonderkommandos would experience from the day they were abducted to their final hours.
The life of a Sonderkommando in Nazi concentration camps, particularly Auschwitz, was a harrowing journey that began with the abrupt, brutal uprooting from their home and community. Individuals like Morris Venezia and his family in Thessaloniki, Greece, experienced the tightening grip of Nazi occupation, followed by eventual arrest and deportation. Their journey to Auschwitz was a traumatic and dehumanizing experience, often crammed into cattle wagons under horrific conditions. Upon arrival at Auschwitz, these prisoners were thrust into a world of systematic cruelty and dehumanization. The selection process, conducted by Nazi doctors, determined their fate: those deemed fit for work, like the Venezia brothers, were conscripted into the Sonderkommando, while others were sent directly to the gas chambers.
As members of the Sonderkommando, their daily existence was engulfed by the atrocities of the Holocaust. Tasked with operating the crematoria and gas chambers, their work involved the unthinkable - assisting in the mass murder of their fellow prisoners, including, at times, their own family members. They were forced to handle the corpses of those gassed, sorting the bodies, cutting off their hair and extracting valuables, including gold teeth, all under the constant threat of death. The psychological and physical toll of this work was immense, with many unable to endure the trauma. Despite this, some prisoners like Filip Müller, found ways to survive, clinging to a sense of duty to bear witness to the horrors they were compelled to facilitate.
As the war neared its end, the fate of the Sonderkommando became increasingly perilous. The Nazis, eager to cover up their crimes, frequently exterminated entire units of Sonderkommando to eliminate witnesses. In this desperate context, acts of resistance, such as the Crematoria Uprising in which Henryk Tauber participated, were attempts not just at escape but at preserving some shred of human dignity. Those who managed to survive until the liberation carried with them the heavy burden of their experiences. Post-war, their testimonies became crucial in piecing together the reality of the Holocaust, serving as a stark reminder of the depths of human cruelty and the resilience of the human spirit.
I also wanted to note the reason I know it was bass from my headphones. Having used these headphones for an extended period, I’ve noticed they’ve gradually degraded, particularly in their ability to handle bass frequencies. This degradation becomes especially evident when the volume is turned up high, leading to a noticeable crackling sound in bass-heavy audio.
I wasn’t aware that you have experienced the Ayahuasca plants Deva ritual she gifts. It now explains maybe why you have had other unusual experiences you’ve shared in NC chatroom. All i (just my belief) believe (having not had the Ayahuasca gift) about it, is that its like receiving the ‘heroes journey ending’ rather than the slow ‘climb to the mountain top’. I know a mother whos daughter did the ritual which opened her so much she couldn’t handle the ‘result’. Sadly she ended her life.
Im only saying because i care, but please be very careful, like the expression “don’t run before you can walk”. But as long as you’re completely sure and have set an intention for what you want to achieve then hopefully you’ll be safe and rewarded.
Again the mention of “a teacher who can help you” comes to mind.
Ultimately it would be your “higher Self” (ive mentioned before) in your dreams that will give you what you need.
That is good you realised the cause.
Wow!! Pika have selected you! Interesting to see how it will be received. Hollywood here we come
That is terrible. Ayahuasca, from what I’ve experienced generally heals and in my case turned me from an atheist to a believer that there was something out there, a higher power, but I still held onto the belief I didn’t know what it was and believed firmly for a long time that what it was could not be defined by traditional religious beliefs.
The last ceremony I did was in Iquitos, Peru in the Amazon rainforest. The ceremonies were held by Ricardo Amaringo and he would meet with us the day following our ceremonies and we would discuss our visions. Then he would provide guidance based off the visions. He told me after my last ceremony that my work with ayahuasca was completed and I have respected his words.
Ricardo's background
Ricardo Amaringo is a notable shaman and healer from the Peruvian Amazon, particularly renowned for his expertise in Ayahuasca healing ceremonies. Born and raised in the region around Iquitos, he has deep roots in the indigenous traditions of the Amazon rainforest. Ricardo is known for his extensive knowledge of plant medicines, especially Ayahuasca, a sacred brew used in traditional healing and spiritual ceremonies.
Ayahuasca ceremonies, led by shamans like Ricardo, are central to many indigenous cultures in the Amazon. These ceremonies involve the ritualistic consumption of the Ayahuasca brew, which is believed to facilitate deep spiritual experiences, emotional healing, and profound insights. Participants often report transformative experiences that can include visions, introspection, and a sense of connection with nature and the universe.
Ricardo’s work in these ceremonies is highly respected for its authenticity and adherence to traditional practices. He is known for creating a safe and supportive environment for individuals seeking healing and spiritual growth through Ayahuasca. His approach combines ritual, music, and guidance, drawing from a rich lineage of Amazonian shamanism.
I hold a belief I heard of a long time ago, ayahuasca reconnects us to Gaia. I still hold firmly to that belief.
I have found meaning absorbing fear and really, so far tradegy. For the first time I felt my heart open and felt compassion release. It is difficult to describe the feeling but I imagine it is what compassion actually feels like. I truly feel like I connect to the events and people, even if on a small level and I put all my effort and intention in transmuting the energy.
One interesting thing I have noticed is that conversations surrounding me have started shifting to some of the fears I’ve handled in the past. This includes the video you shared of a guy who was working with the mob on a movie. In the past I was threatened by known member of the mob at my sister in law’s wedding. He stared at me and when I noticed him staring at me he put his thumb up to his neck and did the throat slashing motion.
Similar to the above but with one thumb and a lot slower. It sent me into a couple weeks of intense fear for my life. The one good thing about the mob though is they generally make it quick at least, that’s the main thing that got me through that period of time.
There were so many synchronicities that happen during that time. One of the funnier ones was I had to change my phone number like 4 times and no one could get in contact with me as a result. One of the phone numbers was registered to a city that has the name of an Archangel, I can’t remember which one but at that time it was one of the synchronicities that made me feel safest, as I had been following Jesus (the mystic interpretation) heavily at that time.
But anyways, I forget what I’ve been talking about and the text seems long. Here is a Pika video I think turned pretty well (my wife’s Halloween costume ):
Also did this one from an image that popped up on Pintrest I thought was hilarious :
@mbready This reminds me of a quote I once stumbled across:
„Be careful what you rent the space of your mind to.“
I presume that you are not lucid the whole 5-6 hours you let the horror-audio track play while you sleep.
When you are lucid, nightmarish dream visions have no power to mess you up.
But what about those hours that you are non-lucid, in which your subconscious gets bombarded with this horrific audio?
Do you believe that this will have no effect on your subconscious, non-lucid mind?
As you know, confronting nightmares is a stage in dream yoga, but this is done lucidly.
I“d be careful and adjust the method.
The primary concept of this practice is to try to enter my subconscious into a fear state, which I have no experience with. During the period of dreamless sleep, often all that is present is my white noise machine. The idea of exposing myself to unconscious fear was born out of reading ‘Preparing to Die.’ In the book, it is stressed that the unconscious mind is the primary state in which we explore the Bardo.
That being said, I’d like to experience these evil, dark, and scary states as much as I can while still anchored in the 3rd dimension. In the Bardo, there is no such anchor.
A crucial element of my practice is the continuous integration of the “Om Namah Shivaya” mantra. This is the single most critical element of this practice for me: What holds greater influence, the transformative power of Shiva, as symbolized by the mantra, or the fear elicited by the journey into these darker states?My faith in Shiva, especially regarding the unconscious mind, is unsurpassable. By including this mantra in my practice, I seek to understand and confront fear and uncertainty within the unconscious, dreamless portion of sleep. To me, this seems like an important area to explore because we only get our chance once per life time to enter the unconscious portion of Bardo.
While correcting my spelling and grammar AI misinterpreted what I asked and made this suggestion which I had been considering. I plan to mix in these kinds of tracks also in the future:
Soundscapes: Use or create a soundscape that embodies the dark, fear-inducing qualities you wish to explore. This could include dissonant tones, eerie sounds, or even silence at intervals. Play the “Om Namah Shivaya” mantra alongside or intermittently within this soundscape to maintain your spiritual anchor.
Thinking a bit more about this, I wanted to add a reason why I think engaging with fear and evil in this way may be beneficial and not detrimental.
In Western society, we’re constantly bombarded by ‘newsworthy’ events through news, television, the internet, and newspapers, among other mediums. These often include graphic and disturbing content, such as murders, abductions, hostage situations, and war. The media sometimes goes as far as showing the moments leading up to, or even the act of, death, albeit with minor pixelation. Our minds, however, easily fill in the gaps, making these images vivid and impactful. I believe this constant exposure is not just about viewership but may also be a tactic to instill fear in the population.
This relentless stream of information conditions our subconscious, whether we realize it or not. I think it’s crucial to actively engage with these implanted subconscious fears, ideally guided by a figure like Shiva (or any deity that resonates). I think the fears and conditioning we accumulate in daily life are likely to resurface in the Bardo as formidable obstacles. Without proper exposure and spiritual preparation, these fears could become overwhelming, potentially leading to unfortunate incarnations.
Confronting these fears consciously (or I guess the correct word would be unconsciously ), with spiritual guidance (having faith in a dieties guidance and a mantra playing that invokes these dieties), is not just beneficial but necessary. I view this as a way to prepare for the challenges of the Bardo, transforming potential terror into manageable and even enlightening experiences.
@mbready you might want to ask Andrew in the zoom call on the buddhist interpretation of the possibility to find liberation in the bardo state.
According to what I have learned so far, liberation in the bardo state would not be an unconscious process, it needs to be lucid.
Why?
Because in the bardo, like in a dream, we will get exposed to visions.
When being exposed to visions, we will unconsciously react according to our karmic tendencies- our conditioning. No liberation is possible then.
According to the buddhist view - as I understand it - only a lucid - I.e. conscious mind can see through the illusionary visions and relax the karmic tendencies which it is otherwise conditioned to follow, thus finding liberation.
How would an unconscious mind break through the karmic conditioned reactions to visions?
It will just follow its conditioning as it is doing every night during non-lucid sleep.
The zoom call is a great opportunity to clarify with Andrew.
In Andrew’s teachings, as outlined in his book, there’s an emphasis on the moments of ‘black out’ between bardos, suggesting that consciousness - or the lack thereof - plays a pivotal role in our spiritual journey through these states. The practice of entering fearful states through auditory and visual stimuli before sleep, as I have been exploring, is an attempt to confront and understand these unconscious fears. The inclusion of the ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ mantra is intended to provide a spiritual anchor, potentially aiding in maintaining some level of awareness even in the unconscious state.
Building on this idea, it’s important to consider how this practice might align with the Buddhist concept of lucidity in the bardo. As you rightly pointed out, liberation in the bardo state, according to Buddhist teachings, requires lucidity. This is because the bardo presents us with visions that are shaped by our karmic imprints and conditioning. Without lucidity, we are at risk of reacting to these visions in habitual, unconscious ways, potentially missing the opportunity for liberation.
My exploration aims to prepare the mind for these bardo experiences. By deliberately exposing myself to fear-inducing stimuli while anchored by the ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ mantra, I hope to train my mind to maintain a degree of awareness in the face of fear. The goal is not just to experience fear but to observe and understand it, potentially weakening its hold over my unconscious reactions. The mantra serves as a constant reminder of a higher spiritual truth, offering a potential pathway to maintain awareness even when faced with the intense experiences of the bardo.
However, I acknowledge the complexity of this approach. The question remains: Can such a practice in the waking state genuinely prepare us for maintaining awareness in the bardo, or might it inadvertently reinforce our karmic tendencies? I intend to experiment and adjust my practice based on the results. This approach allows for a practical exploration of these concepts, providing a personal and experiential basis to understand and potentially integrate the teachings in a way that is meaningful and effective for my spiritual journey.
I also wanted to include a very brief section from Andrew’s book ‘Preparing to Die’ that I believe is relevant to to this experiment I have been working on:
“One way to delineate the three bardos altogether is that they are separated by a moment of unconsciousness, or black out. At the end of the bardo of dying, we black out as we go unconscious. If we’re lucky, we wake up in the bardo of dharmata and attain enlightenment. If we do not, we black out in terror as the wrathful deities aren’t recognized and wake up in the bardo of becoming. If we don’t attain liberation in this bardo, we black out as we dive into our next body.”
Last night, I experienced a breakthrough in what I’ve been attempting. I encountered what felt like wrathful deities in an intense series of dreams. Waking up, I felt a sense of pride and motivation, amazed at what I achieved unconsciously in just one night, even though it took about a week to induce this experience.
It is interesting to note there was undoubtedly guidance in this experience too. This guiding presence helped me by the end of the dreams to understand that the events were about achieving unconscious release. These are elements, I believe, would be tremendously challenging to confront for the first time amidst the disorienting whirl of the bardo.
The thing that I believe finally caused the breakthrough is that I realized the need to balance my practice. I realized the level of darkness that I was introducing required an equal amount of light. My initial idea was to add a mantra that included ‘Om,’ ‘Ram,’ and ‘Hum,’ representing primordial sounds to my practice, but no such mantra existed. Taking this into consideration I began collaborating with AI.
Initially I was just going to merge chants of Om, Ram and Hum together but then I thought I should go further and create a compilation of mantras for protection, illusion dispelling, heart purification, and embracing a spectrum of spiritual beliefs across all beliefs. The ultimate goal, I said to AI, was to accelerate the path to love, peace, and enlightenment.
Here is the initial output from AI. It represents the sacred sounds and mantras that the compilation is meant to cover:
Om Namah Shivaya, Ram Hum, Satya Hridaya Jyoti, Kavach Bodhi Vajra, Awen Shanti So’Ham, Guru Om, Om Mani Padme Hum, Ahimsa Prema, Om Shanti Deepam Aum, Gayatri Swaha.
Edit: forgot to add the breakdown below:
Om Namah Shivaya:
A powerful invocation expressing deep reverence to Shiva. It encompasses the five elements, symbolizing the entire universe.
Ram Hum:
‘Ram’ is associated with divine energy and courage.
‘Hum’ signifies unity and enlightenment.
Together, they balance action with wisdom.
Satya Hridaya Jyoti:
‘Satya’ for truth and authenticity.
‘Hridaya’ means heart, symbolizing love and purity.
‘Jyoti’ for light, representing knowledge and clarity.
This trio emphasizes the alignment of truth, heart, and enlightenment.
Kavach Bodhi Vajra:
‘Kavach’ meaning armor, offers protection.
‘Bodhi’ for enlightenment and awakening.
‘Vajra’ symbolizes indestructible strength.
Indicating a shield of wisdom and unyielding strength.
Awen Shanti So’Ham:
‘Awen’ is a Druidic term for spiritual inspiration.
‘Shanti’ for peace.
‘So’Ham’ meaning “I am That,” emphasizes unity with the universe.
Blends inspiration, peace, and self-realization.
Guru Om:
Respects the spiritual teacher (‘Guru’) and connects with the universal sound ‘Om’.
Highlights the guidance towards universal truth.
Om Mani Padme Hum:
A complete Buddhist mantra that invokes compassion and wisdom.
Symbolizes the path to purity and spiritual awakening.
Ahimsa Prema:
‘Ahimsa’ for non-violence.
‘Prema’ for divine love.
Together, they advocate for love and compassion without harm.
Om Shanti Deepam Aum:
‘Om Shanti’ for universal peace.
‘Deepam’ means light, symbolizing hope and guidance.
‘Aum’ reinforces the universal sound.
A blend of peace, light, and cosmic harmony.
Gayatri Swaha:
‘Gayatri’ refers to the Gayatri Mantra, invoking spiritual illumination.
‘Swaha’ denotes offering and acceptance.
Concludes the mantra, embodying the cycle of enlightenment and surrender.
After quite a bit of work these were the mantras, order and significance that I used to complete the compilation:
The first chant in this compilation, ‘Om Namah Shivaya,’ is a personal choice to invoke the guidance of Shiva through these spiritual lessons. This can be adapted to call upon any deity of your choice, or you may choose to begin directly with the ‘Om’ chant. The sequence is designed to create a holistic meditative journey."
Compilation of Mantras:
Invocation to Shiva (Optional)
Om Namah Shivaya
Opening and Grounding
Om Mantra
Gayatri Mantra
Divine Energy and Unity
Ram Chant
Hum Chant
Enlightenment and Wisdom
Asato Ma Sadgamaya
Heart Sutra Mantra
Dakshinamurthy Stotram
Compassion and Protection
Om Mani Padme Hum
Green Tara Mantra
Avalokiteshvara Mantra
Maha Karuna Dharani
Empowerment and Inner Strength
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Vajra Guru Mantra
Soham Shivoham Mantra
Universal Connection and Harmony
Om So Hum
Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu
Sarvesham Svastir Bhavatu Mantra
So’Ham Shivoham Mantra
Gratitude and Respect
Guru Mantra
Guru Brahama Guru Vishnu Mantra
Closing and Offering
Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
Extended Gayatri Mantra with Swaha
Here is the finished compilation:
I believe even more now that becoming familiar with wrathful entities before facing them in the bardo, where the unconscious mind might find refuge in reincarnation an easy escape to be immensly important.
Last night’s experience has convinced me of the value of this practice in my spiritual journey. That being said I had already decided to limit this practice to one or two days a week as sleeping with headphones on interferes with the quality of my sleep.
In ayahuasca ceremonies, hopefully there is an experienced ayahuasca shaman present who can help you deal with negative attacks by dark entities or overwhelming past traumas. As far as your experiments in inducing nightmares, you are a braver soul than I am. Be careful what you ask for and invoke in the dream world! However, I do like the idea of transmuting these energies with the Shiva mantras. I think it’s a good idea to turn up the volume on the mantras to help transmute the negative energies. My personal belief (coming out of a Jungian tradition of dreamwork) is that the Unconscious mind is wise in what kinds of dreams it gives us. We don’t need to try to change what we are dreaming about but to work with the wisdom of the dreams that are given. On the other hand, there may be a dreaming process in you that is pulling you towards confronting fears.
Hey mbready, I noticed you haven’t replied to my last comment, so I just want to add that you should take what I say with a grain of salt. This process that you are doing may be exactly right for you, even if it’s not for me. Confronting your fears in this way and using the mantras may be what is best for you. It may have the element of a “rite of passage.” In Native cultures, there are these rites, especially for young males in transitioning to adulthood, that involve scary or painful situations and confronting fears. Perhaps you are being guided to do this through scary dream induction? Just a thought. And yes, if may also help prepare you for scary Bardo realms after death. Especially if you are able to be lucid in these dreams.
@fenwizard i thinks maybe @mbready didnt see your post because i noticed you posted from my earlier post, so it looks like it was to me @mbready theres 2 posts here 4 you
I hit reply to his post and on my screen it’s directly below his post. But this website is a bit confusing to me at times in terms of how things get posted.
It seems that if you want to make sure the reply is to the previous poster you should include their ID, as I did here. “Reply” just puts the post under the last one, and it’s not readily apparent if the message is to the previous poster or the original post that started the thread.
Apologies, yes main reason was I saw the reply was directed at @Bianca_Aga.
I agree with the recommendation to engage a qualified shaman for Ayahuasca explorations. However, for initial experiences where access to a shaman isn’t feasible, having an experienced sitter and choosing a tranquil setting can also help on this journey. The environment plays a crucial role, particularly since Ayahuasca often induces vomiting. In my experience, lower doses are less likely to cause sickness, but where an experienced sitter becomes important is the higher doses, the discomfort of vomiting and the psychological nature of ayahuasca can quickly overshadow the experience without some one who is familiar with these territories.
Regarding the exploration of fear in dreams, my goal is to confront fear in my non-lucid dreams. While I’ve encountered fear-inducing entities in lucid dreams, my tendency to exit non-lucid dreams at the onset of discomfort has led to predominantly calm and uneventful unconscious dreamscapes. My current focus is on delving into unconscious fears, especially as a part of preparing for death. Given my limited experience with unconscious fear, this exploration seems crucial for me, especially when considering the process of death and things that commonly arise in the dying process according to Preparing to Die.
A recent observation is that integrating a dream soaked with fear takes more than a week. I designated Wednesdays for confronting fear. Last Wednesday, after watching several of ShroudedHand’s videos and listening to the nightmare hypnosis track while falling asleep, I woke up in the night and couldn’t get back to sleep. I found myself thinking back to the days videos and my mind spinning by the hypnosis track. I was able to shift focus to Shiva’s chant but was wide awake by the time my thoughts were clear and I overcame the fear. It was late at night and the time to get up for work was fast approaching. I took the headphones off and anticipated a nightmare after, but instead, I dreamt of a relaxing vacation.
The most recent experience has shown me that more than a week is needed to process a successful non-lucid fear laiden dream. I’ve shifted to bi-weekly attempts at this point and plan to adjust based on what I experience then.
Thanks for the reply and apologies again for not getting back to you right away.
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