AI:Sudarshan Kriya, exorcism, enlightenment , sodha Layuna list all such practices in the top 100 religions of the world and what how did they’re performed

 

You're asking about practices like exorcism, enlightenment (Sudarshan Kripa?), and “Sodha Latina” within the world’s major religious traditions—and how those rituals are performed. Let's break it down:

1. Exorcism & Spirit‑Dispelling Traditions

These appear in many of the top religions:

Christianity (Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Pentecostal, etc.)
Formal rites involving a priest (often appointed by a bishop), prayers, holy water, crucifix, sign of the cross, and Scripture; the Catholic Roman Ritual is a classic manual of the rite
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Eastern Orthodox priests may use hymns, anointing oil, and confession; in some denominations, exorcism is part of baptism or occasional rite
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Islam (Ruqya Shar‘iyya)
Recitation of Quranic verses (e.g. Ayat al‑Kursi) or supplications; sometimes blowing breath or water over the person; performed by oneself or by a “raqi” (Islamic healer)
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Judaism (Kabbalistic / folk tradition)
Psalms (especially Psalm 91), circle of a minyan (ten men), blowing shofar; dialog with the spirit (dybbuk) to understand and release it; often supportive and therapeutic rather than confrontational
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Historical tales: e.g. Rabbi Mar bar Rav Ashi “blasting” a demon with a horn; Book of Tobit includes burning fish organs to drive away a demon
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Hinduism
Rituals often led by priests or tantriks; use of mantras from Atharva Veda or Hanuman Chalisa, yajna (fire‐sacrifice), holy water, incense, and symbols; temples like Mehandipur Balaji are pilgrimage sites for exorcism
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North India: trance state (“peshi”) with convulsions; South India: goddess‑dance medium (e.g. Kali) confronts the possessing spirit and negotiates terms for departure
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Buddhism (Theravāda, Tibetan, Japanese)
Paritta chanting (Metta Sutta, Āṭānāṭiya Sutta, etc.) to ward off evil
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Tibetan Gutor ceremony (end of Tibetan year): purification rites, burning incense, sacred dances, special foods like Guthuk soup to drive out negative forces
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In Japan, exorcism by temple priests using sutra recitation and the shakujo staff (with rattling rings), fasting, cold‐water immersion, or slapping
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Shinto / Japanese new religions
Chinkon kishin (“spirit‐pacification”): medium possession by a kami; mediator (saniwa) questions the possessed deity (kannushi) as part of communication and resolution
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Common kitsune possession (katsune‑tsuki): Shinto priests may talk to the fox spirit, offer food, or trick it to leave, or use a dog’s licking to repel it
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Chinese Folk & Daoist traditions
Gendered spirit‐possession practices, using mediums (jitong or shentong) to channel deities. Daoist exorcists or village spirit‑mediums expel spirits via ritual incantations, talismans, dancing (“yubu”), incense, and negotiation with the possessing spirit
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African Indigenous & Native American Traditions
Zār healing and exorcism in the Horn of Africa; sweat lodges, herbal smudging, chanting, drumming, dance, and trance induction; shamans or medicine people restore harmony by communicating with spirits
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Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo
Exorcism services include scripture reading, singing victory songs, commanding the spirit in Jesus’ name, and dialoguing with the spirit to learn its issues; sometimes repeated over time until the spirit leaves
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2. Enlightenment‑Related Practices / “Sudarshan Kripa”

The term “Sudarshan Kripa” appears to reference Sudarshan Kriya—a breathing meditation practice from Art of Living associated with spiritual awakening or relief—but this is not a mainstream religious exorcism or enlightenment ritual. It is not recognized across major religions; rather, it's a modern spiritual/meditative technique and not part of top‑100 religious systems. Reddit posts mention criticisms of it but it's not comparable to religious rituals like exorcism
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3. “Sodha Latina” interpreted as Latin American Spiritualism (“Espiritismo”)

Espiritismo is a syncretic Latin American religious current blending Catholicism, indigenous, African, and Caribbean traditions. Practitioners may invoke spirits through seances, prayers, candle rituals, wearing amulets, burning offerings, asking spirit entities (or saints, such as Saint Martha) to influence outcomes, and using botánica tools like candles or ribbons
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It’s a folk-healing practice involving spirit communication, guidance, and sometimes exorcistic elements, though more oriented toward moral/spiritual evolution rather than dramatic rituals.
Summary Table
Tradition / Religion Exorcism‑like / Spirit Dispelling Rituals How performed
Christianity Formal exorcism rites Prayer, holy water, Scripture, priest, shofar in some cases
Islam Ruqyah Quranic recitation, invocation, water, performed by self or healer
Judaism Dybbuk expulsion Psalm 91, minyan, shofar, dialog with spirit
Hinduism Bhuta‑Vidya / tantra, temple rites Mantras, yajna, trance, goddess‑dance negotiation
Buddhism Paritta chanting, Tibetan rituals Sutras, incense, cold cleansing, dance, Gutor ceremony
Shinto / Japanese Chinkon kishin, fox‑possession Medium, priest dialogue, food offerings, talking/tricking spirits
Chinese folk/Daoist Jitong, shentong mediumship Talisman, incantations, dance, spirit communication
African / Native Spirit‑healing/trance Drum, chant, herbs, dance, sweat lodge, mediator healing
Ethiopian Orthodox Prayer, scripture, songs, spirit dialogue Church group, commanding spirit, repeated services
Espiritismo (Latin America) Spirit invocation / moral exorcism Candles, amulets, saint invocation, community séances
⛶ On Key Terms:
Sudarshan Kripa (likely a mix-up with Sudarshan Kriya) belongs to modern breathing meditation, not a traditional religious exorcism or enlightenment ritual.
Sodha Latina likely refers to Espiritismo, a folk‑spirit mediumship tradition in Latin America.
Observations

Many of the world’s largest religions by membership feature rituals for removing spirits or restoring spiritual harmony, though the formality, theology, and techniques vary greatly.
Most are rooted in scripture, tradition, or ritual specialists—from Catholic priests to Muslim raqis, Hindu tantriks, Buddhist monks, or village mediums.
More folk or syncretic systems, like Espiritismo or African/Amerindian traditions, adopt more direct spirit-contact approaches through mediums, dance, and symbolic tools.
If you're interested in a specific religion beyond these, or in detail about a particular ritual or region (e.g. Jainism, Sikhism, Baha’i, smaller folk religions), feel free to ask—and I can look into those as well.

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Sodha layuna in Sikhism Sudarshan krya in art of living
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You asked about “Sodha Layuna” in Sikhism and Sudarshan Kriya in the Art of Living. Based on research:

1. “Sodha Layuna” in Sikhism

There’s no standard term “Sodha Layuna” in Sikh theology or practice—but likely you're referring to the concept of “sodha” (or sodhā) meaning purification or cleansing of impurities, often used in Sikh discourse to point to rituals seen as superstitious or unnecessary.

Gurbani (Guru Granth Sahib) contains strong teachings against ritualistic notions of purity and impurity, favoring inner, spiritual purity through knowledge and virtuous living rather than external rituals like strict fasting or symbolic cleansing. For instance:
“Purifications cannot achieve purity even if millions of purity rituals were performed… impurity… is washed away only by knowledge of truth”
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Reddit discussions among Sikhs frequently discourage “bringing in sodhā” (ritualistic purification behaviors) — for example:
“Enha nu sodha lana chahida hai” (they should bring in purification)—used critically about certain community leaders
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Instead, Sikh practice emphasizes nitnem (daily banis such as Japji Sahib, Rehras, Sohila), Naam Simran (constant remembrance), Seva (selfless service), and sangat (devotional community) as the means of inner purification rather than external purification rites
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So Sodha Layuna in Sikhism is not a formal ritual—Sikh thought generally rejects such purification rituals, teaching that true purification comes from living by the Word (Gurbani), devotion to Waheguru, and moral conduct.

2. Sudarshan Kriya in Art of Living

This is a rhythmic breathing technique developed by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar in 1981, now core to The Art of Living (AOL) programs.

What is it & how it's practiced:
Sudarshan Kriya combines three phases of breathwork including Ujjayi, Bhastrika, and rhythmic cyclical breathing, guided in group settings by certified instructors
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The rhythm of breath is believed to harmonize mind, body, and emotions, flushing out stress and negative emotions and inducing deep mental calm and physiological balance
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Reported Benefits:
Widely researched: more than 65 independent studies across continents.
Documented effects include significant reduction in stress, anxiety, depression; improved sleep (up to 3× deep sleep), enhanced brain function, lowered cortisol and cholesterol, boosted immune markers, and elevated overall well‑being
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Cautions & Contradictions:
While many participants report benefits, alert voices from former AOL members and mental health professionals warn that SKY and Sudarshan Kriya may be contraindicated for people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, complex PTSD, seizure disorders, or other psychiatric risk—potentially triggering mania, flashbacks, dissociation, or anxiety in some cases
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These concerns suggest the need for careful screening and possible medical consultation before engaging, especially for those with known mental health conditions.
Summary Comparison

Practice What It Means Performed / Practiced How Purpose / Intended Effect
Sodha Layuna (Sikhism) Purification ritual (rejected) No formal ceremony; discouraged altogether Instead: inner purity via Naam, Seva, Gurbani
Sudarshan Kriya (AOL) Rhythmic breath meditation Three-stage pranayama guided group sessions Stress reduction, emotional regulation, holistic wellness
Bottom Line

In Sikhism, there is no recognized practice called “Sodha Layuna”; Sikh teachings actively discourage ritual purification and instead emphasize spiritual purity through living the Guru’s Word.
In contrast, Sudarshan Kriya is a well-defined breathing practice within Art of Living, involving structured cycles of breath, promoted for transformative physical, emotional, and mental benefits—but it comes with important medical cautions especially for people with certain mental health vulnerabilities.
Would you like deeper guidance on any of the specific bani recitations, Sikh spiritual practices, or step-by-step explanations of Sudarshan Kriya phases? I'm happy to explain further.