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Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, one day, stretched out his hand and said to Kali, 'Mother! I offer all my kama (Desire), krodha (Rage)…….' and suddenly he felt a hand taking hold of his outstretched hand. He then heard a voice say, 'Do not offer these to Kali. Whatever you offer to Kali will return to you in multifold'
"Our offerings to Saints (Sadhus) do not go a waste. When we offer something to the Guru, to Sadhus, to Lord it comes back to us in multifold.This is 'Satyam'," (Promise)
"A man had, at night, fallen inside the manhole on the road. He stayed there the whole night without any help. Fortunately, the level of the gutter was only upto his neck. In the morning a passerby heard his cry and came up to him.
He asked the fallen man, "What can I do for you?"
The fallen man said, I have not had my supper last evening. I feel hungry. Please get something for me to eat!
What a fool is he who, having fallen into the stinking gutter asks for something to eat, instead seeking help to get out of it! Likewise, we have fallen into the gutter of samsara (Family Life) and when help is forthcoming, foolishly seek only the pleasures of the world that stink like the gutter and do not jump at the opportunity that has presented itself in the form of a Guru/Sadhu, to get out it.
A man can never repay the Guru in any manner. Even if he places the whole Universe at the Guru's Feet it is no equal to the Moksha (Liberation) that the Guru bestows on you.
A Sadguru bestows Moksha on you. He is one who knows your 'thapa' (longing/yearning) to reach Lord and Lord's longing to take each jiva unto Himself.
!!! Will Continue !!!
------------------------------- Sri Ramanujam's USA Satsang tour (Disciple of H.H. Sri Muralidhara swamiji)
Sri Ramanujamji will be travelling to the United States of America on a satsang tour from October to December this year. He will be visiting 15 cities during this period and performing satsangs.
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The third part of « The Door Of The Law » is entitled « Parable » and presents the part of the story wherein Simon, the Zen student, reads to his master the bewildering parable.
Once was a man who had made it Up all the way to the Door of the Law No obstacle had made him quit No one burden had caused him to withdraw
There was a guard at the summit Right on the path leading to the entrance Duty was his to keep the wall And greet the man who would seek admittance
The sentry said "I cannot let you in At this moment but in time you might see The day when your prize you're allowed to win Permission to move onward and past me"
Thus the man sat and waited on and on Day after day hopefully restlessly Staying up late and waking before dawn Struggling to retain his sanity
Out of patience the man would take his chance And his way in he would attempt to buy But the other would not alter his stance No matter how often the first one would try
"It is no use giving your properties" The sentinel responded politely "I only consent to your briberies So you do not give up hope entirely"
Then came a day when the man felt too old Fearful that death was about to claim him Resigned himself having spent all his gold Took one deep breath and expelled one last whim
"Pray tell me whom else might this door enthrall So many years flew by in mystery I have been told that the Law is for all How come no one made it here but just me ?"
"I will explain" said the guard in return "This door was made for no one but for thee As you now die your last spark I thus spurn The door I close and complete my duty"
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« The Door Of The Law » is a suite in six chapters inspired by « A Parable About A Parable » from RAWilson's « Quantum Psychology, » itself inspired by Kafka's « Before The Law. » (There is also a video adaptation by jackhalfaprayer.)
Navaratris means nine nights. The Rig Veda says that first there was just darkness. The sound of AUM reverberated in this black hole and the process of creation was set into motion. These nine nights in the Hindu calendar occur on equinoxes or equal nights when the sun is vertically overhead at the equator or centre. This is the time when the human body attains equilibrium with nature. Meditating and worshipping Shakthi, the primordial symbol of creation revitalises the physical and mental planes of worshippers.
Abraham Maslow, Psychologist and Management Guru theorized that human happiness is the outcome of the fulfillment of a set of needs. Maslow's hierarchy of needs is a pyramid that lists these needs in the order of priority. The set of needs includes physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization needs. Strangely enough the arrangement of the dolls on the nine steps of the Kolu (exhibition or arrangement) addresses this hierarchy of needs.
The first need of human beings is survival. The three steps from the bottom contain soil, fields, river, grains, birds, vegetables, fruits etc. that are also under the purview of the merchant couple, the farmers, the market sellers and the workers of the world.
The next set of needs are comforts like a house to live, jewels, vehicles, trappings of governance and material growth. So houses, kings and queens, represented in the avataras of Gods and the stories from Puranas and Itihaasas, chariots, marriage scenes, social events and other symbols of affluence are arranged on the middle three steps.
The final stage in the life of man after acquiring the trappings of security, comfort and well being is a search for a spiritual plane. There is a thirst to understand the meaning of life, to attain 'Gnanam'. The top three steps are first filled with saints and sages who are the Gurus, the ones who kindle the light of enlightenment. Then gods in various forms are displayed.
The topmost step is usually reserved for the three Goddesses. Navaratri is a celebration of the power of the feminine principle, Shakti. Durga is the energy of creation; she is the universal mother and the literal meaning of this word is the remover of miseries of life. The worship of Shakti is an affirmation of the scientific theory that energy is imperishable. It cannot be created or destroyed. It is always there. On the first three days Durga is worshipped to destroy all our impurities, vices and defects.
Lakshmi is the wife of Vishnu the preserver of the world. So she is the embodiment of well being that includes prosperity, wealth and a balance in life and living. This is important for a higher order of thinking to come into place.
The last three days is dedicated to the Goddess of Wisdom, Saraswati who endows perception, understanding and the sensitivity to understand the deeper meaning of life and salvation.
Goddess Durga
Shakthi is known as Durga, Bhavani, Amba, Chandika, Gauri, Parvati, Mahishasuramardini, Kaali, Bhagavati, Lalita, Kundalini, Java, Rajeswari and many other manifestations.
The word "Durga" in Sanskrit means a fort, or a place which is difficult to conquer. "Durga" is also "Durgatinashini," that translates into "the one who eliminates sufferings."
She is the protector of the righteous, and destroyer of those who are evil. Durga is called "Triyambike" meaning the three eyed Goddess. The left eye represents desire (the moon), the right eye represents action (the sun), and the central eye knowledge (fire).
Durga is usually portrayed riding a lion that represents power, will and determination. Her riding the lion symbolises her mastery over all these qualities.,
She carries different weapons in her many arms. Her eight or ten hands represent the eight quadrants or ten directions suggesting that she protects the devotees from all directions. Her incarnation combines the best physical attributes of all divine beings and the arsenal of their special weapons to kill the demon "Mahishasur".
Her nine names are Skondamata, Kusumanda, Shailaputri, Kaalratri, Brahmacharini, Maha Gauri, Katyayani, Chandraghanta and Siddhidatri. So in effect, she is empowered with all the strength of the divine to face and to destroy evil in all its manifestations.
Numbers are believed to be symbols in Hinduism and each has its own power and significance. Numbers are part of rituals and practices of religion and used to meditate upon.
There is a popular superstition that Ashtami and Navami, the eighth and ninth day of the fortnight following the New and Full Moon, are inauspicious. However, both the numberseight and nine have great significance in Hindu life and philosophy.
To begin with the number 8 and Ashtami is associated with Lord Krishna. He was the eighth child and the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. He was also born on Ashtamitithi, the eighth day after the full moon, the dark half or Krishna Paksha under Rohini Nakshatra in the monthof Shravana in the Hindu calendar.
Eight or Ashtamam
In the earliest Vedic texts there are references to eight Adityas, the solar Gods who are the sons of Aditi: Mitra, Varuna, Aryaman, Amia, Bhaga, Dhatar, Indra, Vivsvant.
In the Vedas there are eight Rudras called Bhava, Sarva, Isana, Pasupathi, Bhima, Ugra, Mahadeva and Rudra. These are the gods of thunder and rain, the monsoon gods. They were feared by people as the monsoon heralded diseases and infections, floods and natural calamities.
Ashta Vinayak
There are eight forms of Ganesha called Maha-ganapati, Varada-vinayaka, Chintamani-vinayaka, Girijatmaja-vinayaka, Vighneswara, Bala-vinayaka and Siddhi-vinayaka. In Maharashtra there is a famous pilgrimage to 8 shrines of Ganapathi including a Swayambhuin a cave deep in the hills.
Ashtalakshmi
The consort of Vishnu, Goddess Lakshmi is also depicted in eight forms. The most popular forms are those found in the Shri Ashtalakshmi Stotram: Adi Lakshmi (primeval), Dhanya Laskhmi (of grains), Dhairya Laskhmi (courage), Gaja Laskhmi (with elephants), Santana Laskhmi (of children), Vijaya Laskhmi (of success), Vidya Laskhmi (one with knowledge) andDhana Laskhmi (goddess of wealth). Ashta Lakshmis are always worshipped in a group in homes and temples.
Eight shaktis of Lord Vishnu are associated with the Ashta Lakshmis. The devis are Sridevi(money), Bhudevi (land), Sarasvathi (knowledge), Priti (happiness), Kirti (fame), Shanti(peace), Tushti (satisfaction) and Pushti (health).
Durga’s eight arms
Durga, the Divine Mother is usually depicted with ten hands. Sometimes she is also shown as having eight arms that represent health, education, wealth, organization, unity, fame, courage and truth. During Navratri, ashtami is celebrated as the day when Durga killed the evil demon Mahishasura. Special prayers are performed, people observe fasts and ashta kanyas are worshipped and given auspicious things like the brown gram, suji halwa, puris and some money.
Lord Siva
Lord Siva, Ashamurthi is usually symbolised as a lingam surrounded by eight petals (ashta dalo pariveshtitha lingam) signifying consciousness and awareness. Siva is also described ineight peaceful and eight Rudra forms. The eight peaceful forms are: Saumya or anugrahamurthi;Ugra, rudra or samharamurthi; nritta or tandava murthi;dakshinamurthi;lingodbhava murthi; bhikshatana murthi; haryardha murthiand ardhanariswara murthi.
His eight rudra forms are: Kankala Bhairavar, Gajasuravadha murthi, Tripurantaka murthi, Sarabheswara murthi, Kalari murthi, Kamantaka murthi and Andhakasura-vadha murthi.
Attendants of Indra
The Vedas mention Lord Indra’s have eight attendants called the Vasus. They are Dhara (earth), Anala (fire), Apa (waters), Anila (wind), Dhruva (north star), Soma (moon), Prabhasa (dawn) and Pratyusha (light).
Ashtadik- Ashta Dikpalas
The astadikpalas were Vedic lords who rule the eight quarters of the world based on the directions of space. They are popularly known as Dikpalas – the protectors of the quarters – or Lokpalas – the protectors the world. They are Indra (Lord of east), Varuna (Lord of west), Kubera (Lord of north), Yama (Lord of south), Agni (Lord of southeast), Niruthi (Lord ofsouthwest), Isana (Lord of northeast) and Vayu (Lord of northwest). The qualities and the respective directions that they signify is an important part of vastushastra (architecture) and temple construction.
ASHTALINGAMS OF ARUNACHALA
The Giri Pradakshina, or circumambulation of the hill at Thiruvannamalai is an important partof the worship. It also includes the Ashta lingadharshanam. These eight lingams are symmetrically placed at each geographical direction, the ashtadik, oriented from the mountain of Arunachala. So when the Giri pradakshina is performed, the cardinal deity, the Ashta Dik Palakas, are propitiated when that particular direction is undertaken to bless the journey and keep the traveller safe from danger. The deities too have a special connection with Shiva and have been consecrated at each spot.
1. EAST – INDRA LINGAM is situated on Car street in Tiruvannamalai close to the eastern Gopuram and the vegetable market.
2. SOUTH-EAST – AGNI LINGAM--the god of Fire who is invoked when Homams are performed, is situated on Seshadri street, near the ashram on Chengam road.
3. SOUTH – YAMA LINGAM-the god of death, who is associated with Savitri and the young teenage boy Markandeya, both ardent devotees of Shiva, can be found beside the cremation grounds on Chengam road.
4. SOUTH-WEST – NIRUDHI LINGAM, the king of the Asuras, is situated on the girivalam path just after Sonagiri and Shanthimalai compounds.
5. WEST – VARUNA LINGAM, the god of rain, waters, rivers, lakes and oceans and is also situated on the girivalam path 1 km. before the village of Adi Annamalai.
6. NORTH-WEST – VAYU LINGAM, the god of wind, is situated next to Gosalai on thegirivalam path. In this temple the pilgrim is greeted by a rush of wind!
7. NORTH – KUBERA LINGAM, god of wealth and prosperity, the chief of the yakshas. Legend says that Lord Kubera worships himself Arunachala for sustaining his wealth. The templecan be found at the end of the girivalam path before reaching the town.
8. NORTH-EAST – ISANYA LINGAM, is one of the Rudras of Shiva. This temple is on the road to town next to the old cremation grounds by the new bus stand.
The Ashtavakra Gita
Ashtavakra was a sage who was born with "eight bends" in his body. He is proof that mental agility and wisdom have nothing to do with physical deformity.
He was known to be an intelligent and spiritually enlightened Rishi. Sage Uddalaka had a pupil called Kahoda and gave his daughter Sujata in marriage to him. Sujata, was pregnant and wanted her child to imbibe spirituality and intelligence. So she attended her father’s classes and listened to their chanting of mantras. The child in the womb began to squirm at the mistakes in the pronunciation of the mantras recited by his father Kahoda. Sujatha informed her husband about this on eight occasions. Kahoda got annoyed and perceiving this erudition of his son as arrogance, cursed the foetus to be born with eight deformities and was named Ashtavakra (Eight Bends).
The Song of Ashtavakra, or Ashtavakra Samhita is an Advaita Vedanta text that is a dialogue between the Ashtavakra and Janaka, the King of Mithila. The work was an important philosophy used by Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Vivekananda and Ramana Maharshi.
Shashtanga Namaskar
The most significant salutation that can be offered to a deity or an elder is the shashtanga namaskaram. It is performed with the totally prone position, with the entire body stretched face down, flat on the floor with all the eight limbs. It is not only a mark ofrespect but signifies total surrender.
Ashtanga yoga
The science of yoga has eight fold qualities and is called ashtanga yoga. The individual aspect are yama (control), niyama (rules), asana (postures), pranayama (breathing practice), pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), dharana (concentration), dhyana(meditation) and samaadhi (state of total concentration).
Ashtavadhani
Avadhanam, a literary accomplishment has been popular from ancient times in Sanskrit, Telugu and Kannada. This tests a person's capability of performing memory intensive, multiple tasks simultaneously. The performer has to necessarily have an in depth knowledgeof literature, and prosody. The tasks may vary from composing a poem spontaneously to keeping the count of a bell ringing at random. No external memory aids were allowed like a writing instrument or record keeper while performing these tasks.
Avadhani is the individual who performs the Avadhanam. The group who pose the queries to the performer are called the prucchaka, or questioners. The number of Prucchakas are usually 8 and so a person who has successfully performed the Ashtavadhanam is called asAshtavadhani,
Eight Concepts
Vedic texts mention many other concepts like eight types of sexual enjoyment; duties of a king; qualities of a Brahman; eight ears of Brahma that are associated with sruthi andsmrithi; ashta elephants guarding the eight quarters; ashtadhatu, an alloy made of eightmetals; eight auspicious encounters, omens or visions; eight mediums of worship—water, sandalwood paste, flowers, incenses, light, grains, sweets and fruit and eight types ofmisfortunes.
The more that a scholar delves into Hindu religion and philosophy, everything is explained in a logical and rational manner. The mistaken associations of number eight with negative events and occurrences are disproved with the many positive aspects of the digit.
THE FREEDOM ROAD: In "Road to Freedom" David Icke gives a keynote lecture reveals many secrets where hidden by those who govern us and manipulate. Among other things, talks about the Freemasons and the Illuminati and its relationship with many of the U.S. Presidents.
En "Camino a la Libertad" David Icke nos ofrece una magistral conferencia donde desvela numerosos secretos ocultos por aquellos que nos gobiernan y manipulan. Entre otras cosas, nos habla sobre la masonería y los iluminatis y su relación con muchos de los presidentes de EE.UU.
Special music for relaxation, meditation and healing.
Special music for relaxation, meditation and healing. Are frequencies that affect the balance and harmony of the body, restoring energy patterns. Among other tunes are Ahu Saglam, Arnica Montana and music with dolphins and whales.
Música especial para relajarse, meditar y sanar. Son frecuencias que inciden en el equilibrio y la armonía del cuerpo, restableciendo los patrones energéticos. Entre otras, se encuentran melodías de Ahu Saglam, Arnica Montana y música con delfines y ballenas.
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