Self-Initiation Process

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Om Namah Shivaya 🙏🏼
Om Namo Narayanaya 🙏🏼

If you are drawn to the Bridges Movement — the Self-Initiation Option — you may follow the simple steps below.

1. Choose a Mantra

You may select any traditional Hindu mantra that resonates with you. If you're unsure where to begin, simply use:

Om Namah Shivaya

or

Om Namo Narayanaya

2. Offer a Prayer

• Take a shower to refresh yourself.
• Sit down in front of your preferred divine form.
• Offer a simple prayer, in any language, to the Divine.
• Offer gratitude to the ancient sages.
• Seek guidance, support, and protection on your spiritual journey.

3. Initiate Yourself

• Close your eyes.
• Chant your chosen mantra three times — silently in your mind.
• Open your eyes and gaze upon the divine form you chose.
• Offer your respects through a simple bow or prostration.

From that moment onward, consider yourself initiated into the practice.

4. On an Eclipse

The self-initiation is complete only when you do the following.

On the next lunar or solar eclipse, sit before your altar at home or visit a nearby temple. If it is a Shiva temple, even better. If it isn't, that's perfectly fine.

Repeat steps 2 and 3.

That's it.

There is nothing more to do. No guru. No institution.

Only you and the Divine.

Daily Practice

1. Chant your chosen mantra three times daily.
2. Express gratitude to the Divine.
3. Reflect upon the Divine and the Guru Tattva within.
4. Continue your practice with sincerity and patience.

Spiritual growth is not a race.

Walk steadily and let the Divine handle the rest.

Om Tat Sat 🙏🏼

Love,
Suvrata Nirupa Sri