By Day of Greenleaf, Yaiyr
In Chapter 61 of Godspell [New Testament portion of the Megillah], Yahshua says:
848. “What is the difference between being a Nasarean in a general sense or being a Nasarean Yogi?
849. Ideally, there is no difference.
850. But in practice, there is a difference in the way I use those terms.
851. If a person is a member of the Nasarean Religion of the Essene Way but does not sincerely and diligently persevere in Essene Yoga Practices, that person is Nasarean but not a ‘Nasarean Yogi’.
852. In other words, a Nasarean Yogi puts more effort into diligently following the practices than a member who does just enough to retain membership.
853. A Nasarean Yogi performs both a Morning Service and an Evening Service nearly every day.
Yahshua continued:
854. “The Morning Service can be held in your home upon rising or soon after rising, and typically includes such things as:
1) Hatha Yoga [Day: often first thing in the morning and last thing at night; Yahshua’s Hatha Yoga Routine for Spinal Health and Preparation for Meditation is given in Godspell Chapter 61 verses 34-148 and photos of each posture are provided in my book Sadhana: Essene Spiritual Practices];
2) Perform The Opening Phase: The Seven Words of Opening and Any Songs or Scripture Readings You Choose [Day: the Seven Words of Opening are given in Mattanah, Chapter 12, verses 15-36; they can be read aloud, chanted, or sung];
3) Perform The Prayer of Reverence [Day: given in Mattanah, Chapter 15, verses 151-154; best to read it aloud; I (also provide a short version in Sadhana.];
4) Perform The Prayer for Greeting the Gatekeeper of The Essene Tree of Life [Day: given in Mattanah, Chapter 15, verses 156-158];
5) Perform The Daberim HaYihud (Words of Union/ Communions) [Day: long versions of those Communions are given in Mattanah, Chapter 15, verses 77-144; a short form version of the Communions is given in Sadhana and on the Tree of Life illustration in the Megillah];
6) The Chanting of The Qol HaKowach (Sound of Power) [Day: I provided the complete list in my book, Sadhana: Essene Spiritual Practices; that list does not appear in the Megillah];
7) Perform The Closing Benediction; this can be prefaced by any other items that you might like to add to the service, including a sermon if a group is performing the service together.”
In regard to number seven above, Yahshua added:
855. Yahshua added, “A ‘Closing Benediction’ is a ‘Prayerful Closing Blessing’ recited at the end of the service.
856. The possibilities are endless, but here is one example: ‘The Spark of Yah that I Am honors the Spark of Yah within All!
857. Namaste!
858. Peace be with All!’”
Yahshua ended his listing of Seven Steps for a Typical Morning or Evening Service with the following words:
859. “This list is to serve as an example that can be followed but feel free to add or subtract, or to move things around.
860. You may include other appropriate spiritual practices and recite appropriate liturgies at Morning and Evening Service, as long as they are part of, or clearly harmonize with, the Nasarean Religion of the Essene Way.
861. If not every time, at least sometimes, I strongly encourage the inclusion of music, dance, and devotional singing in morning and evening services.
862. Songs that conjure a feeling of Bhakti/Love are especially appropriate at these devotional services.
863. When more than one person is performing the Morning Service or Evening Service together, especially if there are several or more, Nasareans often hold hands in a circle when singing.”
A much more detailed treatment of the above seven steps is provided in my book, Sadhana: Essene Spiritual Practices.
