Mantric Elevationuccāra
Mantra
Yukti #13Verse 39
Embodied I
Verse 39praṇavādi-samuccārāt plutānte śūnya-bhāvanāt ।
śūnyayā parayā śaktyā śūnyatām eti bhairavi ॥O Goddess, by performing complete uccāra of the praṇava and meditating on the void at the end of its protracted/saturated sound, one enters into the Spacious Openness by means of the void which is the Supreme Power.
Simplified Steps
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Inhale to the pelvic floor and apply mūla-bandha
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Begin intoning OṂ (or other bīja) and allow the vibration to rise up the central channel to the nasal cavity
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Vibrate the mantra intensely in the nasal cavity until you’re running out of breath, then allow it to release upward into silence
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Abide in still silent presence for a moment, with the focal point above the head, then inhale and begin again
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Keep the practice going continuously for about nine minutes
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Rest in awareness
