SAHHIL’
The word ‘SAH’ in Urdu means Breath and the complete word ‘Sahhil means sea-shore. And truly so, the word/mantra ‘Sahhil’ helps the boat of our life breath to move to and from one bank to the other in this beautiful journey of breath and we can also accompany this journey by making our thought move alongwith the breath. Thus, we become a part of this inner breath journey, the inner bliss, dissolving any stress in the process. But, for that, we must know all about the words S, H and L, the consonants forming the word ‘SAHHIL.
Both the word ‘S’ and the breath originate in our body, about mid-way between the bottom of our spine and the navel. Thus, the word ‘S’ is the seed word for breath and constitutes as one end of the breath and with the word ‘SAH’, we help the breath to move upto the throat and beyond into the brain somewhat, because ‘H’ is the seed word for Vishudha Chakra/throat chakra.
1) Thus Inhale with = SAH
Exhale with = HILL
We, should inhale with the help of the word ‘SAH’ by speaking it inwardly, smoothly, rhythmically and as deeply as possible and then similarly exhale with the word HILL. The word HILL is quite apt for exhale breath, as it is like a Down Hill Journey, effortless & more rapid, and takes less time than the Inhale breath, which is like an uphill journey requiring effort. In order to make the breath yoke with the super-consciousnes-the other Seashore of BLISS
Inhale with = SANH
Exhale with = HILL
Then, give a small pause at both H & L, where the boat of breath reverses at both the sea shores of breath journey. Thus, the word SANH-HIL comprises the complete breath journey from one end to the other end.
And the word ‘L’ is the seed word for the Muladhara Chakra – the basic sex chakra which is located between the genitals and the lowest end of the spine and Muladhara chakra also constitutes the bottom of the mysterious divine life energy called Kundalini which is normally lying dormant like a coiled serpent, but becomes kinetic and the energy starts moving up through the so called sushumna opening in the spine upto the head alongwith the breath (S), which starts from the top of this Kundalini. The sonic resonant power of the word L, sets up vibrations to Kindle the Kundalini which can now move up to throat chakra alongwith the breath with the help of inhale word ‘SAH’.
The word ‘H’ as said earlier is the seed word for throat chakra, and with its resonant sonic energy,it strengthens and energizes the Thyroid gland located in the throat which secretes its hormone Thyroxine’ etc which helps to regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism in our body. Thus, breathing mantra SAH-HIL is the first arrow we shoot out, to fight the battle of bulge on our abdomen.
And, when we fall ill, our breath becomes shallow and erratic and this breathing mantra SAHHIL helps to restore our beath to its healthy normal pattern, burning the extra fat with the power of the word ‘H’ and bringing the shine of health – glow on our face, by kindling the Kundalini with the power of word L, thus making our life journey a blissful experience.
I remember an Urdu couplet which talks about this SAHIL thus :
“Jub Kishti Sabit Salim Thee Sahil Kee Tamanna Kis Kau Thee
Ub Itni Khasta Halat Hai Sahil Kee Tamanna Kaun Karai”
It means :- When I was young & my life boat was strong and firm, I was busy enjoying myself thoroughly. Then, who had the time to think of the ultimate goal of life. Now, my boat of life is in such a delibitated condition that I cannot even think of achieving the supreme goal of my life to reach the sea shore.
But, you need not despair, my friend, inhale/ exhale with this mantra SANH-HIL and it will repair your Life-Boat again, & you will be able to start your boat journey again to your new goal, with the new Zeal & the New Zest. Cheer Up!