[M28] Buddha's journey to liberation

JumpingBuddha · July 6, 2020, 4:07pm

2020-07-06T16:03:00Z
DAY 6

Woke up at 2:13 AM to drink water
Finally awake at 03:38 AM
Gayatri Mantra, Omkaar and meditation
My left calf muscle was giving a bit pain (maybe because of running), Oil massage of legs

Morning workout- 3 km running, full body stretching, Hindu pushup, Surya namaskar, splayed feet squats, forward lunges

Newspaper, e Book reading.

Took an extra shower after lunch

Fruitful discussion with a friend regarding integrity and it’s importance in achieving success.

Evening workout- pushups, burpees, squats, inchworm

After taking bath meditation, Omkaar chanting, practiced hatha yoga- Moolbandha and Mahamudra

Today’s learning

Believe your self, no matter what and remember- you are the best!

“Maybe I made a mistake yesterday, but yesterday’s me is still me. I am who I am today, with all my faults. Tomorrow I might be a tiny bit wiser, and that’s me, too. These faults and mistakes are what I am, making up the brightest stars in the constellation of my life. I have come to love myself for who I was, who I am, and who I hope to become.”- Kim Namjoon

Good night friends

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JumpingBuddha · July 7, 2020, 3:49pm

2020-07-07T15:42:00Z
Day 7

Bad Dream again…
Thanks to my improving self awareness, I am able to sense and check it. Woke up at 2:57 AM sensing a potential nightfall. Immediately practiced Moolbandh.

I think I am able to deal with my concious mind (no urges for PMO at all), but the real issue is dealing with subconscious mind (Maybe my past habit is triggering the brain at night). Thankfully I prevented a potential nightfall. Will definitely gain control over subconscious mind gradually.

1 hour meditation, uddayan bandh and Mahamudra.

Morning workout-2km running, 1km walk, hindu pushups, Surya Namaskar, lunges, splayed feet squats

Bath, breakfast, newspaper
E book, drafted ITR

I think I could not study much. Need to be more focussed.

Evening workout- regular pushups,diamond pushups, squats, skipping 200

Yoga- Mahamudra, Moolbandha and Jalandhar-bandh

Light dinner-banana and turmeric milk

Today’s learning

“Success is not owned, it is rented- and that rent is due every day.”
-Rory Vaden

So let’s do it bit by bit, brick by brick. One punch at a time…

JumpingBuddha · July 8, 2020, 4:11pm

2020-07-08T16:09:00Z
DAY 8

Slept early last night. Eyes opened twice before finally waking up at 4:07
Running, morning workout as usual
After bath breakfast, newspaper as usual
Tried to bake a cake with sisters for mom’s bday
Could not dedicate much time for study today
Evening workout as usual
Practiced Dhyaan, pranayam and yogasanas
Dinner is done going to sleep now after watching a documentry of Swami Chinmayananda

“You’r stronger than you think”
-Jen Freymond

Peace!

Sahas · July 9, 2020, 2:52am

I have heard Laughing Buddha… story.

What is story behind Jumping Buddha ?

JumpingBuddha · July 9, 2020, 3:05am

Haha, thanks for asking.
In my opinion Buddha is a representation of peace, stability, celibacy and freedom. He was in full control of his thoughts, emotions and action. The Buddha inside me used to jump a lot and still does. Thats why the word JumpingBuddha.
I am trying to hold the real Buddha inside.

It also have an alternate meaning- Jumping from volatility to stability, to established brahmacharya and to superconciousness- To realise the full potential of this life…

Thanks and Regards

JumpingBuddha · July 9, 2020, 4:36pm

2020-07-09T16:25:00Z
DAY 9

Woah! Today also I got up two times around 23:59 PM to pee and around 2 AM
But finally woke up at 3:45 AM. Am I drinking too much water? I remember taking a sip before sleeping. Is this why I am getting up in between?
Well…after waking up Drink water, Meditation
Running 3km, morning exercise(Lunges, Surya Namaskar, Hindu pushup, splayed feet squats)
One thing I can say with full conviction that waking before the sunrise has given me another level of satisfaction. I am able to enjoy the nature and it’s components thoroughly. See the beauty of Venus in pitch dark, which I captured while running. It’s comparable to our condition I guess, but wait there will be a new morning soon…

Bath, Breakfast, newspaper
I tried meditation last evening taking few tips from

I reached the state of mild sleep state as mentioned in article. Practiced it again. Need to explore more…
Spent some time in rewire community.
Lunch at 11:30
Russian lesson
I downloaded the 11th week newsletter from GYE, (yesterday liked the story of Rav Amram in 12th week edition).
Went to nursery to bring some saplings, will do plantation tomorrow morning.(lets contribute a bit to nature…)
Evening workout-regular pushups, diamond pushups, wide arm pushups, burpees, squats
Bath, prepared dinner
Will sleep after some meditation

_TIGER · July 9, 2020, 4:56pm

Keep going brother we will win…

JumpingBuddha · July 10, 2020, 2:40am

Sure brother, we are born to win

Sahas · July 10, 2020, 3:46am

You are near to 30 … what are your plans of marriage ?

JumpingBuddha · July 10, 2020, 5:42am

I never really gave it a serious thought yet. I think I told you about larger goals.
I am not thinking much about that… And fortunately I don’t have any external pressure for that right now.
Peace.

JumpingBuddha · July 10, 2020, 4:01pm

2020-07-10T15:52:00Z
DAY 10

My sleep cycle broke at 4:07 AM, was feeling a bit pain in body. Maybe because I am not using any mattress…
Continued meditation in shavasan pose till I left the bed at 4:18 AM

Drank a glass of water and left for Running (3km) and morning exercise(Surya Namaskar, Hindu pushup, splayed feet squats)
My experience till now in this small journey, I have always woken up with a fresh mind without any sleepy eyes or laziness. And that feels great. Make Ourself Great Again!

Bath, Breakfast, newspaper

Lunch at 11:00 then Vajrasan
Dad need to see ENT doctor, so accompanied him.
Meanwhile practiced Moolbandha.
Russian lesson
Evening workout-regular pushups wide arm pushups, burpees, squats

Bath, mild fast for today-стакан молока
Will sleep after some meditation and reading.

Today’s learning

Peace of mind is of utmost importance in this journey. If the water is still and clear one can see the image clearly. What if you throw even a small pebble on it, the whole reflection is distorted. Must check these waves and the best way is to address the cause-not to throw the pebbles at first place…

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JumpingBuddha · July 11, 2020, 4:24pm

2020-07-11T16:19:00Z
DAY 11

Woke up at 1:39 AM sensing a potential nightfall, avoided it by Moolbandha and UddiyanaBandha
Slept after some Omkaar chanting
4:32 AM woke up
Drank a glass of water
Running (1km) and morning exercise(Surya Namaskar, Hindu pushup)

Bath, Breakfast, newspaper
Read the book PRACTICE OF BRAHMACHARYA By Swami Sivananda (select topics) Practice of Brahmacharya (No Hatha Yoga Illustrations) – The Divine Life Society

Lunch
Work (miscellaneous)
Study
Meanwhile practiced Siddhasan, Matsyasan, Moolbandha, Jalandhar Bandha and Uddiyan Bandha and Pranayam
After the Shavasan slipped into a refreshing nap for an hour or so.
After waking up, read some more from above mentioned book, finished reading chapter IV of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, will start fourth and last chapter tomorrow.

Evening workout-regular and hover pushups, plank, leg raises, squats, shirshasana, mandukasan
Bath, Meditation
Dinner

“Every day, in every way, I am getting better and better”
-Emile Coue

"Lust is the craving for salt of a man who is dying of thirst.”
-Frederick Buechner

Peace!
JumpingBuddha

JumpingBuddha · July 12, 2020, 4:20pm

2020-07-12T16:19:00Z
DAY 12

Woke up at 1:12 AM to pee and slept again.
Woke up at 3:54 AM
Morning workout-2km running, lunges, Hindu pushup, Surya namaskar, splayed feet squats
Meditation, pranayama and yoga
bath, Breakfast, Newspaper
Cooking
Book reading then Lunch
Reading
at around 5:00 PM practices Siddhasana and Moolbandha (feeling bored)
I got rid of Google hangouts app today.
Mostly engaged in reading various posts in rewire. Researched some material for sound sleep.

Evening workout- went for a small walk(500m), regular declined and wide arm pushup, squats, burpees, jumping jacks, spalyed calf raises
Bath then yoga- Jalandhar, Uddiyana, Moolbandha and Mahabandha, Shirshasana, Pawanmuktasana
Dinner
After some meditation Going to sleep…

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PS: Any suggestions for those sleep break?

Sahas · July 13, 2020, 6:08am

What sleep break are you talking about ! Did you woke up in middle of night ?

I want to ask you… where is a Holiday or Rest Day in your Routine ?
Like i take a day off from excercises & all … after every 4 days.

JumpingBuddha · July 13, 2020, 9:32am

Yes I woke up.

I don’t have rest day for excercise.

Sahas · July 13, 2020, 11:19am

A day off is necessary to thank yourself and break from monotonous habits.

JumpingBuddha · July 13, 2020, 4:09pm

2020-07-13T16:08:00Z
DAY 13

Woke up at 3:48 AM’ gayatri mantra chanting
Running 3km, Lunges, hindu pushup, splayed feet squats, Surya namaskar
Cleaning of house, bath, newspaper
Study
Lunch
Study
Watched few videos of Sadguru
Siddhasan, Meditation, felt sleepy after meditation-slept for an hour or so after the meditation
Completed Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras book
Evening workout-regular, diamond, wide arm and single clap pushup, squats
Dinner done
Will sleep after some meditation

Om Shanti

JumpingBuddha · July 14, 2020, 4:37pm

2020-07-14T16:29:00Z
DAY 14

3:54 AM’ woke up, Omkaar and gayatri mantra chanting
It was raining, at first a thought came to mind- lets not go outside for today…but the next moment inner voice came- No don’t compromise with the discipline!! So came out with an umbrella and went for a walk (3km, did not run due to rain)
Workout at home- hindu pushup, surya namaskar
Bath, Breakfast, newspaper
Prepared lunch and had it at 11:30, Vajrasan after meal
Watched some videos of Sadguru
Russian lesson
Could not study as much as I expected. Need to channelize the energy.

Shirshasana, Siddhasan and meditation

Evening workout-Regular pushups, diamond pushup, burpees, squats and plank
Dinner done, now going to sleep.

Today’s learning-

Being in comfort zone kills
Keep learning, keep moving and keep moving, no matter what!- I have been observing a wasp in the kitchen busy making its house for last 2-3 days. She keeps flying tirelessly- Picking a ball of clay, flying to my kitchen, then gracefully start making a mud house and keep repeating until the house is built- ball by ball, bit by bit… And I know she will not stop to this one, she will start another one once the first is complete- maybe in next season too and throughout the life.

Watching the wasp engaged tirelessly I remembered an excerpt of a verse in Aitreya Upanishad-

चरैवेति चरैवेति (Keep moving, keep moving…)

If a wasp with lesser intelligence can be so committed to its duty, we are the most intelligent species in the earth! We can do wonders…

udaCisie · July 14, 2020, 7:55pm

Keep going bro! we must and have to obey what we tell to ourselves. Go outside despite raining or any other obsticle is building our willpower.

JumpingBuddha · July 15, 2020, 4:06pm

2020-07-15T16:05:00Z
DAY 15

Woke up at 3:45 AM’
It was raining (Walk 3km)
Morning workout at home -hindu pushups, squats, surya namaskar

Cleaning, bath, breakfast, newspaper

Talked with friends
Study
Russian lesson

Jalandhar Bandha, uddiyana bandha, Moolbandha and Mahabandha
Shirshasana, Shavasan

Evening workout-squats, regular, diamond, single clapping pushups

Dinner, meditation, sleep