The Rosicrucian Way includes exercises to improve the 3 sacred psychic centers: the heart, the head and the throat. Development of each center within the triangle of energies leads to Cosmic Consciousness. Joseph J. Weed in Wisdom of the Mystic Masters (New York: Parker Publishing Company, Inc., 1968) provides sound exercises to enhance compassion in the heart center which is in direct communication with the Higher Self.
How to Develop Psychic Energy through Sound
Sound is linked to psychic energy. The sound of thunder frightens; the sound of music soothes. A string of repeated sounds is known as "mantra." Certain combinations of vowels and consonants in a mantra produce specific effects on the psychic body. The sound "ra" for example, when intoned fully 9 times, increases psychic energy. The sound "ma" produces a warm, comfortable physical feeling of being nourished and nurtured. A combination of the sounds "ra-ma" has a profound effect on the body's psychic centers. This mantra also produces a deep effect on the pituitary gland and the head center.
Sound Exercises to Develop Psychic Energy in the Heart
Exercise 1:
1. One should sit comfortably with feet flat on the floor. Keep spine straight and head erect.
2. Intone softly the following mantra 7 times: RA-MEH-RA-MA-RA-MEH.
3. Visualize a pink cloud around one's body at the level of the heart. See the cloud pulsate in rhythm with one's heart beat.
4. Intone softly U (pronounced ooh) 7 times: U-U-U-U-U-U-U-MM.
5. Do this exercise 3 times.
Exercise 2:
1. Sit as indicated above.
2. Visualize a white cloud of vibrant energy over one's head, like sunlight on newly fallen snow.
3. Acknowledge this cloud is made of vital primary energy of the highest order.
4. Bring the cloud down into one's heart through the left of the spinal column between one's shoulder blades.
Enhance Compassion through Psychic Energy in the Heart
Sound exercises stimulate the energy of the heart center. One should notice changes taking place within 2 months provided that one does not dissipate, block off or lower this energy. One dissipates this energy by wasting it on fanatical and unhealthy pursuits. One blocks it by indulging in vain or ego-centered activities. The proper use of the heart center is developing compassion. These exercises make one more understanding, intuitive of others' needs and therefore more compassionate. Being able to perceive the sadness or joy of a casual encounter is a sign of development in the psychic energy of the heart. Becoming deeply concerned for the welfare of others that one does not personally know is another sign of a developing heart center.
Learning how to develop psychic energy in the heart can make one a better human being. The purpose of psychic development is to enhance the potential of one's humanity, allowing one to become the most effective and conscious human being one can be during this lifetime.
 |
