The Tattva Shuddhi By Param Pujya Bhaiyaji
What if your mental and physical fatigue, extreme wrath, and the profound sense of feeling perpetually unheard aren’t separate problems at all? They can be multiple symptoms stemming from the same physical or mental issue. That is the core aspect, and it indicates something wrong with your tattva or element. When medical science gives up, or maybe your modern ways fail to address the issues attached to tattvas, it demands a practical yet ancient way of healing, known as tattva shuddhi. It stands for purification of the five major elements which are closely associated with the human body. These five tattvas are considered the building blocks of the entire manifest universe, and by extension, of the human body and mind.
Every sensation, emotion, or state of consciousness ultimately reflects how balanced or imbalanced your tattvas are. At our Shiva Science Centre, our Param Pujya Bhaiyaji has identified tattva shuddhi to be a potential tool, packed with benefits. He considers it to be an ancient ritual and, at the same time, a practical diagnostic tool to aid in balancing emotions and feelings. Purification of elements rests on a worldview in which health, emotion, and consciousness are not separate categories but different expressions of the same underlying elemental fabric. In this guide from Shiva Science Centre, we are going to shed light on the purification of the elements and the systematic approach followed by our guruji to help individuals achieve fulfillment.
Know Your Imbalanced Tattva
Before you head towards elemental purification, it is important to identify which tattva in you is out of balance, based on your symptoms. Let’s watch out for some of the symptoms of tattva imbalance.
Fire Element Imbalance:
The imbalances in the fire sign is manifested in multiple signs such as anger, irritation, skin issues, and acidity.
Water Element Imbalance:
The imbalances in the water element reflect in prominent signs like fatigue, emotional numbness, fear or insecurity, hormonal issues, and sadness.
Earth Element Imbalance:
If your earth element is imbalanced, you will likely experience mental dullness, joint pain, low stamina, and slow recovery from illness.
Air Element Imbalance:
The issues in the air element reflect in restlessness, palpitations, dry skin, and fluctuating condition of blood pressure.
Space Element Imbalance:
If the space element is out of balance, you will experience it through symptoms like a sensation of disconnectedness, blocked self-expression, and thyroid issues.
Why Tattva Shuddhi Matters?
Unlike the other procedures, purification of tattvas isn’t taught as a standalone fix; instead, it can be presented as a deeper meditative practice that can be performed through chakra healing. It is also a tantric practice where yantras and mantras are used for achieving specific outcomes. Through the purification and stabilization of the five tattvas, our guruji helps to awaken the kundalini energy. As the practice advances, Bhaiyaji describes the role of this particular act in the larger arc of spiritual growth as a shift in attention from material to cosmic. It’s not just about feeling better physically, but it’s the first step towards a greater transformation.
How Bhaiyaji Teaches Tattva Shuddhi?
Elemental purification is not at all a new concept, but it is taught across different areas in India, from Ayurveda to others. The role of our PP Bhaiyaji is that he brings accessibility, and in our Goa ashram, he mainly introduces a guided format without affecting its traditional tantric roots. His teaching method primarily rests on three major elements such as yantra, mantra, and mandala. Each element has its distinct role to play.
Yantra:
During tattva shuddhi practices, the sacred geometric diagrams are used for enhancing concentration. In tantric tradition, a yantra is believed to act as an energetic map, while its lines and forms correspond to specific elemental or cosmic forces. Bhaiyaji uses these tools to help the attendees indulge in the process of energy purification associated with the tattvas.
Mantra:
Each element is associated with specific sound vibrations, and it is chanted during the session. As per the tantric worldview, sound is not merely an energetic tool. These specific vibrations are believed to resonate with the elemental frequencies within the human body. This is why mantra is treated as an inseparable form and not an add-on to it.
Mandala:
Symbolic ritual diagrams are incorporated into the purification process, often tied to the reconstruction phase of the practice. Structurally, Bhaiyaji guides the attendees through four distinct stages.
Besides the use of tools, what distinguishes Bhaiyaji’s teaching style most is his insistence on guided transmission over self-study. It is taught explicitly as preparatory groundwork for deeper meditative work. Another most intriguing aspect is the inclusion of chakra meditation practices into elemental purification for balancing the chakras and tattvas simultaneously for achieving better vitality. His teaching of elemental purification, or tattva shuddhi, is less about isolated symptoms and more about laying elemental groundwork as a significant part of spiritual practices.
Tattva Shuddhi FAQs
1. Can beginners practice tattva-based shuddhi on their own?
No, for beginners, it is a must-have criterion to practice under the guidance of experts. At Shiva Science Centre, our Param Pujya Bhaiyaji is here to help you with comprehensive guidance on this practice.
2. How often should tattva-based shuddhi be practiced?
At Shiva Science, elemental purification is a weekly guided session. However, to continue this session with guruji, it is important to connect with us first.
3. Who can attend the sessions of elemental purification?
Anyone can attend elemental purification sessions who is suffering from tattva imbalances. Before joining this session, you can connect with our team online and join online courses, which are flexible and convenient at the same time.
4. What should I expect to feel after a session of tattva-based shuddhi?
After a tattva-based shuddhi session, the attendees have reported feeling lighter, calmer, and more grounded. This practice has lightened the load of maladies.
5. Do I need any prior experience of meditation to attend?
No, the tattva-based shuddhi session requires no prior experience. For beginners to advanced learners, we have courses for all.
Closing Thoughts:
Tattva Shuddhi has appeared as one of the best practices for balancing the tattvas and reclaiming a happy life. By focusing on mantra chanting, the use of yantras, and other practices, attendees can attain a better life and enjoy healing from both physical and mental ailments. At Shiva Science Centre, we are dedicated to designing different elemental purification sessions for people suffering from multiple issues. To get rid of the maladies of life, join our meditation classes in Goa today.