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Sahaj

Sahaj is a term from Sanskrit that conveys the sense of naturalness or ease. In many Indian languages, including Hindi and Marathi, sahaj functions as an adjective meaning natural, spontaneous, or effortless, and it is used to describe states, processes, or ways of living that are considered unforced or inherent.

In spiritual and philosophical contexts, sahaj denotes a natural or spontaneous state of realization, meditation, or

Practices in Sahaja Yoga include group and individual meditation sessions, instruction on chakras and subtle energy,

Sahaj is also used as a given name in India and among Indian communities, reflecting the meaning

union.
The
best-known
usage
is
in
Sahaja
Yoga,
a
spiritual
movement
founded
in
the
1970s
by
Shri
Mataji
Nirmala
Devi.
Adherents
describe
sahaj
as
a
natural,
easy
path
to
self-realization
through
meditation
and
the
awakening
of
the
kundalini,
leading
to
balance
and
expanded
awareness.
and
the
maintenance
of
centers
in
many
countries.
The
movement
presents
its
method
as
universal
and
accessible
to
people
of
varied
backgrounds,
and
it
has
established
networks
of
centers
and
online
resources
worldwide.
As
with
other
spiritual
movements,
it
has
faced
scrutiny
and
diverse
public
reception.
of
naturalness
or
ease.
The
term’s
flexibility
allows
its
use
across
cultural,
religious,
and
literary
contexts,
where
it
connotes
a
straightforward,
unobtrusive
approach
to
life
or
practice.