Power of Prayers and Healing:

When I was in a car accident in Nov. 2006 and I realized I had literally no body but my children by my side, I knew I had to do something. The next morning upon completion of my meditation I decided to send out an email to my kriya family and ask them to pray for me. They prayed for me and through the power of these prayers and the use of hypnosis, imagery and reiki my body did heal. The doctors diagnosed me with arthritis, bone spurs, dislocated shoulder and dried up spinal fluid around my neck from three dislocated discs. One pain pill made me sleepy and I had to take care of my three children. Sleeping was a luxury I could not afford. Yes in desperate times people do desperate things. I had no money for myself and no insurance. I resorted to self-hypnosis and self-reiki and kept asking my friends to keep me in their prayers. I healed my mind and heart and through this my body healed.

In Dec. 2009 my mother passed away. That night I called my friends all over the globe and asked them to pray as I began work the next morning for her funeral. I did not even have much time to pray except for the one hour every morning and Baba's instruction “remain conscious of every breath, for you never know which one is the last one.” One day out of exhaustion I collapsed and my daughter gave me an ayurvedic oil massage and reiki healing energy. I napped for an hour and I was back on my feet taking care of all the arrangements for the funeral and us closing the house. I am convinced without my friends praying for me I would not have been able to accomplish and see myself through this transition.

Two days ago I realized I could not move with a stiff swollen left hip. I crawled over to the computer and sent out an email asking my friends to pray for me again. I began dialogue with my body and continued asking my friends to pray for me. In a little over 48 hours I feel would ck to 80% of my efficiency. My hip still hurts but I can move though slowly.

My sister suggested I go see a doctor. I knew that after running tests they would tell me what I knew, sciatica, pinched nerves, hip surgery... I realized how much time, money and effort it takes to go through all that and in the end a doctor takes a very long time to guess what is wrong with you. I truly believe a western doctor can prolong a human life but never improve the quality of human life. I thought over how would it be in olden days when western doctors did not exist.

What would a mother in her 40s do, when her hip hurt and she came from a poor family and did not have sisters and neighbors to help her with her daily chores and duties. I guess she would lie down, rest awhile, pray, commune with her creator and soon she would be better enough to move and function even if it was with a hurt hip. I put myself in that woman's shoes(if she had any) and continued on. Today I feel better and I know that in this pain I am finding my friends, my wisdom, laughter and love. Living in southern california has its advantages - there are more people here who are willing to think different than anywhere else on the planet. We do attract the unique people of the world.

It is incredible when you ask people to pray for you, they really do pray. The power of prayers is amazing. I still hurt but I am able to live with it. I know I am getting better because my friends are still praying for me and all of us. In India we say “Lokaha Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu” which means “may everyone have happiness” . A simple prayer in which each of us are included including me. And it works!

So pray today, pray everyday. I know we have the answers in books and tv shows, and movies and in the end we believe we are so smart and know everything, because it is all in the mind, right? WRONG! Without grace of God and guidance of Gurus(those who have walked before us and are willing to take us along), we will be only 99% successful. That 1% truly comes from higher powers. Like the old saying “when the student is ready the teacher arrives” it is true.

As you prepare yourself, your teachers will keep arriving. And when you are ready for self-realization, a realized master will come your way and take you along for your self-realization. Until then follow your heart and do what you believe is right. If you are ever at cross roads and wondering if this is right or not. Go within and see whether you are coming from a place of love or fear/lack or any other negative emotion. If you are not coming from a 100% love then you will not get 100% results.

Always return to the place of love and feel only love before, during and after your decision and action. Even when there is perceived failure, open up to love and you will witness your victory and receive all your gains.

May all beings be happy-

With Metta,
Keya!