The Four Great Vows Sentient beings are numberless; we vow to save them all. Delusions are endless; we vow to cut through them all. The teachings are infinite; we vow to learn them all. The Buddha way is inconceivable; we vow to attain it. 
SA TA NA MA SA is infinity, and everything that ever was, is or will be. TA is life, existence and creativity that manifests from infinity. NA is death, change and the transformation of consciousness. MA is rebirth, regeneration and resurrection which allows us to experience the joy of the infinite. Chanting SA TA NA MA correctly allows breaking of addictions because it accesses the level of the mind where habits are created. The psyche is dependent upon the active functioning of both the pituitary and pineal glands. The pituitary gland regulates the entire glandular system. The secretion of the pineal gland activates the pituitary gland. The mind goes out of balance when the pineal gland is dormant. The imbalance makes it seem impossible to break mental and physical addictions. The mantra SA TA NA MA to a powerful tool to recreate balance in the mind. DIRECTIONS Sit with a straight spine. Bring your mental focus between the brows. Visualize or feel each individual sound descending into the crown chakra at the top of the head, around the center of your brain and out to infinity through the third eye. This way will prevent possible headaches. At the end, inhale deeply, raise the arms in the air vigorously shaking arms and fingers. Exhale and repeat if you desire. The ending is important as it releases energy into and around the body. Chant SA TA NA MA. While chanting alternately press the thumb with the four fingers. Press hard enough to keep yourself awake and aware of the pressure. Keep repeating in a stable rhythm and keep the hand motion going throughout the whole meditation. SA press the thumb and the first or Jupiter finger together with pressure. TA press the thumb and the middle or Saturn finger together. NA press the thumb and the ring or Sun finger together. MA press the thumb and the small or Mercury finger together. The Jupiter finger brings in knowledge, and frees us from limitations. The Saturn finger gives us patience, wisdom and purity. The Sun finger bestowes energy and restores vitality. The Mercury finger aids clear communication. 31 MINUTE VERSION - For the first 5 minutes chant OUTLOUD.
- For the second 5 minutes chant in an audible WHISPER.
For the next 10 minutes chant SILENTLY. (Keep hands and tongue moving) Then 5 minutes WHISPER. End with 5 minutes OUTLOUD. The last minute, listen inside and hear the mantra and experience the L in the head. Do not do the finger movements. Can also be done for 62 minutes by doubling the times. 11 MINUTE VERSION 2 minutes OUTLOUD
2 minutes in an audible WHISPER
3 minutes chant SILENTLY. Keep the hands and tongue moving.
2 minutes WHISPER
2 minutes OUTLOUD
Then quietly hear the mantra in your mind, keeping your fingers still. 
Mantra of Enlightenment Guru Satyam - My Teacher is the Truth,
Guru Shanti - My Teacher is the Peace,
Guru Jnanam - My Teacher is the Knowledge,
Guru Anandam - My Teacher is the Bliss,
Svaha - This is my offering. OM
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