Sleep Paralysis
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Occasionally, someone will share an incident or experience of sleep paralysis, i.e. feeling conscious but unable to move. Some people may feel movement in their bed as well. It happens when someone goes through different stages of wakefulness and sleep. The Chinese community refers to this experience as “鬼 压 床”, and it is nothing short of petrifying.
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Most individuals react by chanting mantras when they experience sleep paralysis. In most cases, it is not effective, unfortunately. So, what went wrong with our prayer? Let's analyse it. To the general understanding, our mind is a cosmic wave of energy that stretches across time and space. In its natural state, the mind is a pattern of consciousness that includes both dominant and subtle aspects.
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When we sleep, the mental consciousness that is dominant would descend into a sleepy state. The reason is that it seems to be connected to the physical body and there is a biological clock that regulates how long it takes to stay awake and rest. In terms of subtle mental consciousness, it can work independently and will continue to do so without any pressure while the body is in rest mode. These are the mental consciousnesses typical of the average person.
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Nevertheless, there is another type of consciousness called the higher (innate) mind, which is mainly inherited by experienced meditators. In Buddhism, meditation is about shifting the mental consciousness from chaotic to regulated frequencies. To achieve harmony, chanting mantras is merely a means to an end, which is to trigger regulated brain wave frequencies. The higher mind, in essence, is both luminous and imposing; it can move through time, space, and planes of existence.
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In the end, the most effective way to defend yourself is to use your higher mind. It is understood to function independently and unpretentiously even when our body is sleeping. Invoking the higher (innate) mind during sleep paralysis is possible for experienced practitioners to suppress or reverse spells and impact the process of transformation. When the mind remains still and one-focused, it radiates, commands, and is even sharper than a sword.
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If someone wants to accomplish a myriad of wonders in dire situations, they need to diligently inculcate samatha meditation to reinforce their higher (innate) mind, which is known as the guardian angel. Your internal resolution is the superior force, so don't give up on empowering your mindset even when you're in rest mode. It's crucial to stay calm and not fear evil that can cause harm, misfortune, trouble, danger, destruction, or injury of any kind. The rejuvenating mantra is “I’m going to take control – be my own master at last”.