DIKSHA DHIKR©

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The Sufi Practice of Remembering God, also known as Dhikr, before arriving Islam, maybe has its roots in zoroastrism.

There is another view, however, that traces the pre-Islamic roots of Sufism back through the early Christian mystics of Syria and Egypt, to the Essenes, the ancient Pythagorean orders, and the mystery schools of the Egyptians and Zoroastrians, among others. It is these roots that gathered into the trunk known as Islamic Sufism.

Sufi Inayat Khan recognized the multi-religious roots of Sufism as well as its contemporary relevance for people of all faiths. When he was instructed by his teacher in 1907 to bring Sufism to the West, he articulated a "message of spiritual liberty" which reflects the universal, inclusive nature of Sufism. As he noted:

"Every age of the world has seen awakened souls, and as it is impossible to limit wisdom to any one period or place, so it is impossible to date the origin of Sufism."

What mysteries does this ritual of the Sufi tradition contain? Join us on this exploration and discover more about this powerful form of spiritual connection!

Introduction to the Sufi Practice of Dhikr

Dhikr is a central spiritual practice in Sufism, the mystical current of Islam. It consists of the constant repetition or remembrance of God's name, whether in the form of prayers, chants, or meditation. This practice seeks to establish a direct connection with the divine and reach a state of higher consciousness.

Dhikr is a form of worship and contemplation that seeks the purification of the heart and mind, as well as the strengthening of the bond with the transcendental. This practice is considered essential for spiritual development in Sufism and is done both individually and collectively.

In Sufism, Dhikr is valued as a tool to achieve closeness to God, inner enlightenment, and purification of the soul. This practice is carried out in various ways, adapting to the different traditions within Sufism.

Origin and Meaning of Dhikr in Islam

The term "Dhikr" comes from Arabic and means "remembrance" or "mention". In Islam, Dhikr has its roots in the Qur'an and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. It is considered a way of fulfilling the divine mandate to constantly remember God, present in numerous surahs of the Qur'an.

The Ahura Vairya is described to have talismanic virtues: the power to aid mortals in distress, and inversely as a potent weapon against the daevas. The daevas are divinities that promote chaos and disorder. Elsewhere in the Avesta, the Ahuna Vairya is described as the "most victorious", as the "veracious word", as the "sacred gift", in addition to being "most healing", frequent recitation of the Ahura Vairya is prescribed as an act of cleanness to "protect the body". Zoroaster is given credit as the first mortal to recite it.

Diksha

The evolution of one's consciousness manifests as changes in all spheres of our life: in health, wealth, relationships, and spiritual growth. Diksha produces growth in consciousness, increasing your life experience. It changes emotions and perceptions or helps you to be free from perceptions. This change of focus changes our relationship to challenges and opportunities, because by changing perceptions, one does not perceive the problem as a problem. When perceptions change, reality can also change, because the outer world is but a reflection of the inner world. Higher perceptions and positive emotions create a more satisfying and fulfilling life. When receiving Diksha, the parietal lobes lower their level of activity, creating a sense of inner peace and silence. Likewise, the brain stem and limbic system calm and balance, and frontal lobe activity increases, creating greater concentration, positive states, focus, joy, and energy. Scientists in Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Russia, Uruguay and the United States have measured the effects of Diksha based on high resonance imaging studies and by measuring the electromagnetic impulses generated by the brain. In these studies, it was found that just 30 seconds of Diksha changes brain activity so much that it resembles that of people who have meditated for 20 years. 

You do not have to be a Muslim, Sufi, or diksha giver to receive this very profound connection to deepest layers of soul-oneness. 

This system is not related to diksha givers.