Virtue-ta

Virtue

Step 1 : “Firstly, sit in a comfortable position on your chairs, or cross legged on the floor. Make sure your back is straight and head is upright. Take a deep breath and relax as you breathe out. Take another deep breath… and another…”

Step 2 : “Now become aware of your breathing. Take a deep breath, filling your lungs. Then in your own time, breathe out slowly. Let your eyes be gently closed and, as you breathe in, imagine clean healing energy is entering your body, filling you with happiness, love and peace. As you breathe out, imagine any uncomfortable feelings you have, such as sadness, tiredness, anger, annoyance, fear, boredom, jealousy or any other, being breathed out, leaving you feeling happy and free from worries. Repeat this 3 or 4 times. One by one, the things that upset you are breathed out and drift away.”

Step 3 : Imagine a waterfall of white light about three inches above your head.
Feel it flowing down around you See how clear it is and how it sparkles… Imagine it flowing right through you, washing away any uncomfortable feelings… It feels cool and refreshing… As it passes through your head, it washes out unpleasant thoughts. Through your chest and heart… Giving you good health and a caring attitude… Down through your arms to your hands… So your hands become more helping and giving… Down through your stomach… So you become more careful that what you eat and drink is clean and fresh… Down to your legs and feet. They become strong and willing to go where others need your help… The shining white light flows through you making you feel very happy and contented. Know that you are a good person who will do good things.

Step 4 : “Now bring your attention back to the classroom, open your eyes and stretch, as the exercise has finished. Smile at the person next to you and tell them the date and time.”

(After these silent sitting exercises students may wish to share their experiences and this should be encouraged, especially asking how they feel. It is a good time to do some creative work such as drawing a picture of their experience.)

Adapted from ‘Sathya Sai Education in Human Values’, Published by BISSE Limited