Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (Sri R Paramahansa)Pardeep Sehgal
A man practicing unbroken brahmacharya for twelve years develops a special power. He grows a new inner nerve called the nerve of memory. Through that nerve he remembers all, he understands all. When a man succeeds in the conservation of his sexual energy, his intellect reflects the image of Brahman. The man who carries this image of Brahman in his heart is able to accomplish everything – he will succeed wonderfully in whatever action he engages himself.
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (Sri R Paramahansa)Pardeep Sehgal
A man practicing unbroken brahmacharya for twelve years develops a special power. He grows a new inner nerve called the nerve of memory. Through that nerve he remembers all, he understands all. When a man succeeds in the conservation of his sexual energy, his intellect reflects the image of Brahman. The man who carries this image of Brahman in his heart is able to accomplish everything – he will succeed wonderfully in whatever action he engages himself.
Here Mahatma Gandhi explains the contents of Chapter 3-Karma Yoga, in his incomparably simple style. He asserts that The Gita is very much concerned with practical life. He connects the Yajna with the use of Charkha for producing yarn to be spun in a handloom, & bodily labour.
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (S Vivekananda)Pardeep Sehgal
In my first speech in this country, in Chicago, I addressed that audience as ‘Sisters and Brothers of America’, and you know that they all rose to their feet. You may wonder what made them do this, you may wonder if I had some strange power. Let me tell you that I did have a power and this is it — never once in my life did I allow myself to have even one sexual thought.
The "Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman" should be understood here as the "Way to Imperishable Brahman". After answering the questions raised by Arjuna, the Lord explains how those who can remember the Infinite at the time of their departure from the body will reach the Infinite. So He advises Arjuna to remember the Infinite always & face his life diligently. Here, Krishna explains splendidly the nature of the Infinite upon which the seeker is to fix his single-pointed mind. Then He explains the Path-of-Light & the Path-of-Darkness, the former leading to the Imperishable & the latter necessitating the return to the world.
Here the technique of "Practical Vedanta" has been completely & fully explained. Krishna's explanations here make us clearly understand that the Self is the Reality upon which all actions, the instruments of action, & the world-of-perceptions are superimposed, & so, by knowing the Self everything is known.
Chapter 2, entitled Sankhya Yoga, is the starting point of the philosophical discourse between Sri Krishna & Arjuna. This chapter is a summarised version of all of Bhagavad Geeta as it introduces all the philosophical points which are elaborated in later chapters. It is called the Yoga of Knowledge. Sankhya yoga deals with the knowledge of the universe & its Substratum, the Atman, Brahman, or Self. The chapter initially talks about Sankhya yoga, then Karma Yoga & Bhakti yoga. It concludes with the Yoga of renunciation.
The Chapter 3, entitled " Karma Yoga" is an elaboration of the Hindu ideal of "Selfless Action" first introduced by the famous verse 47 in Chapter 2--Karmanyevaadhikaarasthe-----. After hearing the exposition of various ways of attaining liberation in Chapter 2, Arjuna is really confused. Still deluded, he wanted a confirmation of his desire to quit the war & take-up Sannyasa. So he raises the question : If Krishna feels that the path of knowledge is better than the path of action, why is he being goaded to fight this war? He wanted a clear cut answer to his quest for a righteous life. In reply to this question, the Lord elaborates on the principle of Karma Yoga, the Yoga of selfless action in this chapter 3.
The Holy Geeta is the commentary of Bhagavad Gita by Poojya Swami Chinmayananda. This presentation gives a general introduction to the book as well as Bhagavad Gita.
In this chapter, Lord Krishna gives a thorough exposition of 'faith' as seen in the various fields of man's endeavors- his physical indulgences (food), his dedicated activities (Yajna), his self-denials (Tapas), & his charities (Dana). He explains that 'Shraddha' (resolve) is of three types, according to the nature of the Gunas in people.-Sattvic, Rajasic & Tamasic. Finally, He explains the meaning of the phrase "Om-Tat-Sat" in the various activities of men.
Chapter 4 of Bhagavad Geeta gives the path of Jnana Yoga, the path-of-Knowledge, the main archway through which all pilgrims must pass to reach the SELF. Sri Krishna here reveals His Divine Nature. Action is defined in its widest form. Various techniques of Yajna to attain the Supreme Knowledge are indicated. How to attain the ultimate Knowledge from a Guru is explained. SELF-KNOWLEDGE is extolled as the ultimate aim of man.
Chapter 9 of Bhagavad Geeta, entitled "Rajavidya Rajaguhya Yoga" discusses the Royal Knowledge of Pure Consciousness, in whose light all conditioned-knowledge are made possible. Krishna Himself calls this Science of the Absolute "the most secret (profound) Science". It is promised in the beginning itself that both speculative & practical aspects of this Knowledge will be told here. Not only the theory of self-perfection but also the logic behind it all are discussed in this chapter. This is the profound Knowledge combined with experience, having known which there is nothing more to be known, & one shall be free from the sorrows of life.
This Chapter discusses the types of manifestations that are available in the living world when the same 'Knower', the Eternal Spirit, expresses Itself through various 'Fields'. It describes the mental contents of the good as compared with those of the bad. The Chapter opens with an exhaustive list of 26 noble Traits in a cultured man living the spiritual way-of-life. This is followed by another extensive listing of the bad qualities, which should be avoided. The bad characters or Demons continue to live their vile lives, birth after birth,& are never able to come up spiritually. Finally the Lord advises seekers to avoid the three 'gates of hell', lust, anger & hatred to lead a good life & attain liberation. In conclusion, Krishna states that the Scriptures form the authority to be followed by all for righteous action.
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Here Mahatma Gandhi explains the contents of Chapter 3-Karma Yoga, in his incomparably simple style. He asserts that The Gita is very much concerned with practical life. He connects the Yajna with the use of Charkha for producing yarn to be spun in a handloom, & bodily labour.
Brahmacharya (Celibacy) Quotes (S Vivekananda)Pardeep Sehgal
In my first speech in this country, in Chicago, I addressed that audience as ‘Sisters and Brothers of America’, and you know that they all rose to their feet. You may wonder what made them do this, you may wonder if I had some strange power. Let me tell you that I did have a power and this is it — never once in my life did I allow myself to have even one sexual thought.
The "Yoga of the Imperishable Brahman" should be understood here as the "Way to Imperishable Brahman". After answering the questions raised by Arjuna, the Lord explains how those who can remember the Infinite at the time of their departure from the body will reach the Infinite. So He advises Arjuna to remember the Infinite always & face his life diligently. Here, Krishna explains splendidly the nature of the Infinite upon which the seeker is to fix his single-pointed mind. Then He explains the Path-of-Light & the Path-of-Darkness, the former leading to the Imperishable & the latter necessitating the return to the world.
Here the technique of "Practical Vedanta" has been completely & fully explained. Krishna's explanations here make us clearly understand that the Self is the Reality upon which all actions, the instruments of action, & the world-of-perceptions are superimposed, & so, by knowing the Self everything is known.
Chapter 2, entitled Sankhya Yoga, is the starting point of the philosophical discourse between Sri Krishna & Arjuna. This chapter is a summarised version of all of Bhagavad Geeta as it introduces all the philosophical points which are elaborated in later chapters. It is called the Yoga of Knowledge. Sankhya yoga deals with the knowledge of the universe & its Substratum, the Atman, Brahman, or Self. The chapter initially talks about Sankhya yoga, then Karma Yoga & Bhakti yoga. It concludes with the Yoga of renunciation.
The Chapter 3, entitled " Karma Yoga" is an elaboration of the Hindu ideal of "Selfless Action" first introduced by the famous verse 47 in Chapter 2--Karmanyevaadhikaarasthe-----. After hearing the exposition of various ways of attaining liberation in Chapter 2, Arjuna is really confused. Still deluded, he wanted a confirmation of his desire to quit the war & take-up Sannyasa. So he raises the question : If Krishna feels that the path of knowledge is better than the path of action, why is he being goaded to fight this war? He wanted a clear cut answer to his quest for a righteous life. In reply to this question, the Lord elaborates on the principle of Karma Yoga, the Yoga of selfless action in this chapter 3.
The Holy Geeta is the commentary of Bhagavad Gita by Poojya Swami Chinmayananda. This presentation gives a general introduction to the book as well as Bhagavad Gita.
In this chapter, Lord Krishna gives a thorough exposition of 'faith' as seen in the various fields of man's endeavors- his physical indulgences (food), his dedicated activities (Yajna), his self-denials (Tapas), & his charities (Dana). He explains that 'Shraddha' (resolve) is of three types, according to the nature of the Gunas in people.-Sattvic, Rajasic & Tamasic. Finally, He explains the meaning of the phrase "Om-Tat-Sat" in the various activities of men.
Chapter 4 of Bhagavad Geeta gives the path of Jnana Yoga, the path-of-Knowledge, the main archway through which all pilgrims must pass to reach the SELF. Sri Krishna here reveals His Divine Nature. Action is defined in its widest form. Various techniques of Yajna to attain the Supreme Knowledge are indicated. How to attain the ultimate Knowledge from a Guru is explained. SELF-KNOWLEDGE is extolled as the ultimate aim of man.
Chapter 9 of Bhagavad Geeta, entitled "Rajavidya Rajaguhya Yoga" discusses the Royal Knowledge of Pure Consciousness, in whose light all conditioned-knowledge are made possible. Krishna Himself calls this Science of the Absolute "the most secret (profound) Science". It is promised in the beginning itself that both speculative & practical aspects of this Knowledge will be told here. Not only the theory of self-perfection but also the logic behind it all are discussed in this chapter. This is the profound Knowledge combined with experience, having known which there is nothing more to be known, & one shall be free from the sorrows of life.
This Chapter discusses the types of manifestations that are available in the living world when the same 'Knower', the Eternal Spirit, expresses Itself through various 'Fields'. It describes the mental contents of the good as compared with those of the bad. The Chapter opens with an exhaustive list of 26 noble Traits in a cultured man living the spiritual way-of-life. This is followed by another extensive listing of the bad qualities, which should be avoided. The bad characters or Demons continue to live their vile lives, birth after birth,& are never able to come up spiritually. Finally the Lord advises seekers to avoid the three 'gates of hell', lust, anger & hatred to lead a good life & attain liberation. In conclusion, Krishna states that the Scriptures form the authority to be followed by all for righteous action.
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Mandukya Upanishad does not talk about trust or belief in God; rather addresses one’s day to day experience of waking, dreaming and deep sleep and explains the truth based on an experience which is common to all. Thanks to its universal nature, anybody anywhere in the world can appreciate the beauty and the essence of this Upanishad. On the lighter side, since it comprises of only twelve shlokas, it is apt for modern day culture of instant gratification and can be called ‘Self-realization in twelve minutes’.
Through the explanation of the Omkara, this Upanishad bridges the gap between the known and the unknown states of consciousness.
It explains Omkara Upasana or the method of contemplating on Omkara.
India is a goldmine full of such personalities - the numbers does not diminish anybody's value. Together they have remided us about the timeless values inherited by India from time imemorial.
joey wong on Nov 23, 2011 at 10:38 pm Reading these stories made me cry, as all of the mahasiddhas are just ordinary people with ordinary attachments and afflictions who have realized Mahamudra and enlightenment just by following their Guru’s instructions, and how near we are to achieving that, yet how far we are from it due to our own stubbornness. All of the stories have strengthened my resolve in following my Guru all the way and to not be lazy if i really wanted to extract the essence of this close to meaningless life of mine. I sincerely pray that i may have the sincerity and resolve of all of the mahasiddhas to follow my Guru all the way because i am utterly ashamed at what i lack. My eyes are welling up as i type this comment. Thank you so much Rinpoche for posting this. My fave mahasiddhas are Kalakala, Virupa, Ghantapa, Dharmapa and Tsamarepa. but really i love them all i can relate a lot to Kalakala, Dharmapa and Tsamarepa tho…. Much, much thanks to Rinpoche and his team for making this wonderful collection of stories. It’s really good to read it whenever anyone feels down..
Table of Contents Title PageWELCOMETHE VAJRA.docxdeanmtaylor1545
Table of Contents
Title Page
WELCOME
THE VAJRACCHEDIKA PRAJÑAPARAMITA SUTRA
COMMENTARIES
PART ONE - THE DIALECTICS OF
PRAJÑAPARAMITA
Chapter 1 - THE SETTING
Chapter 2 - SUBHUTI’S QUESTION
Chapter 3 - THE FIRST FLASH OF LIGHTNING
Chapter 4 - THE GREATEST GIFT
Chapter 5 - SIGNLESSNESS
PART TWO - THE LANGUAGE OF
NONATTACHMENT
Chapter 6 - A ROSE IS NOT A ROSE
Chapter 7 - ENTERING THE OCEAN OF REALITY
Chapter 8 - NONATTACHMENT
PART THREE - THE ANSWER IS IN
THE QUESTION
Chapter 9 - DWELLING IN PEACE
Chapter 10 - CREATING A FORMLESS PURE
LAND
Chapter 11 - THE SAND IN THE GANGES
Chapter 12 - EVERY LAND IS A HOLY LAND
Chapter 13 - THE DIAMOND THAT CUTS
THROUGH ILLUSION
Chapter 14 - ABIDING IN NON-ABIDING
Chapter 15 - GREAT DETERMINATION
Chapter 16 - THE LAST EPOCH
Chapter 17 - THE ANSWER IS IN THE QUESTION
PART FOUR - MOUNTAINS AND
RIVERS ARE OUR OWN BODY
Chapter 18 - REALITY IS A STEADILY FLOWING
STREAM
Chapter 19 - GREAT HAPPINESS
Chapter 20 - THIRTY-TWO MARKS
Chapter 21 - INSIGHT-LIFE
Chapter 22 - THE SUNFLOWER
Chapter 23 - THE MOON IS JUST THE MOON
Chapter 24 - THE MOST VIRTUOUS ACT
Chapter 25 - ORGANIC LOVE
Chapter 26 - A BASKET FILLED WITH WORDS
Chapter 27 - NOT CUT OFF FROM LIFE
Chapter 28 - VIRTUE AND HAPPINESS
Chapter 29 - NEITHER COMING NOR GOING
Chapter 30 - THE INDESCRIBABLE NATURE OF
ALL THINGS
Chapter 31 - TORTOISE HAIR AND RABBIT
HORNS
Chapter 32 - TEACHING THE DHARMA
CONCLUSION
Copyright Page
WELCOME
WELCOME
BROTHERS AND SISTERS, please read The Diamond
That Cuts through Illusion with a serene mind, a mind
free from views. It’s the basic sutra for the practice of
meditation. Late at night, it’s a pleasure to recite the
Diamond Sutra alone, in complete silence. The sutra is
so deep and wonderful. It has its own language. The
first Western scholars who obtained the text thought it
was talking nonsense. Its language seems mysterious,
but when you look deeply, you can understand.
Don’t rush into the commentaries or you may be
unduly influenced by them. Please read the sutra first.
You may see things that no commentator has seen. You
can read as if you were chanting, using your clear body
and mind to be in touch with the words. Try to
understand the sutra from your own experiences and
your own suffering. It is helpful to ask, “Do these
teachings of the Buddha have anything to do with my
daily life?” Abstract ideas can be beautiful, but if they
have nothing to do with our life, of what use are they?
So please ask, “Do the words have anything to do with
eating a meal, drinking tea, cutting wood, or carrying
water?”
The sutra’s full name is The Diamond That Cuts
through Illusion, Vajracchedika Prajñaparamita in
Sanskrit. Vajracchedika means “the diamond that cuts
through afflictions, ignorance, delusion, or illusion.” In
China and Vietnam, people generally call it the Diamond
Sutra, emphasizing the word “diamond,” but, in fact,
the phrase “cutting through” is the most important.
Prajñaparamita means “per.
Table of Contents Title PageWELCOMETHE VAJRA.docxperryk1
Table of Contents
Title Page
WELCOME
THE VAJRACCHEDIKA PRAJÑAPARAMITA SUTRA
COMMENTARIES
PART ONE - THE DIALECTICS OF
PRAJÑAPARAMITA
Chapter 1 - THE SETTING
Chapter 2 - SUBHUTI’S QUESTION
Chapter 3 - THE FIRST FLASH OF LIGHTNING
Chapter 4 - THE GREATEST GIFT
Chapter 5 - SIGNLESSNESS
PART TWO - THE LANGUAGE OF
NONATTACHMENT
Chapter 6 - A ROSE IS NOT A ROSE
Chapter 7 - ENTERING THE OCEAN OF REALITY
Chapter 8 - NONATTACHMENT
PART THREE - THE ANSWER IS IN
THE QUESTION
Chapter 9 - DWELLING IN PEACE
Chapter 10 - CREATING A FORMLESS PURE
LAND
Chapter 11 - THE SAND IN THE GANGES
Chapter 12 - EVERY LAND IS A HOLY LAND
Chapter 13 - THE DIAMOND THAT CUTS
THROUGH ILLUSION
Chapter 14 - ABIDING IN NON-ABIDING
Chapter 15 - GREAT DETERMINATION
Chapter 16 - THE LAST EPOCH
Chapter 17 - THE ANSWER IS IN THE QUESTION
PART FOUR - MOUNTAINS AND
RIVERS ARE OUR OWN BODY
Chapter 18 - REALITY IS A STEADILY FLOWING
STREAM
Chapter 19 - GREAT HAPPINESS
Chapter 20 - THIRTY-TWO MARKS
Chapter 21 - INSIGHT-LIFE
Chapter 22 - THE SUNFLOWER
Chapter 23 - THE MOON IS JUST THE MOON
Chapter 24 - THE MOST VIRTUOUS ACT
Chapter 25 - ORGANIC LOVE
Chapter 26 - A BASKET FILLED WITH WORDS
Chapter 27 - NOT CUT OFF FROM LIFE
Chapter 28 - VIRTUE AND HAPPINESS
Chapter 29 - NEITHER COMING NOR GOING
Chapter 30 - THE INDESCRIBABLE NATURE OF
ALL THINGS
Chapter 31 - TORTOISE HAIR AND RABBIT
HORNS
Chapter 32 - TEACHING THE DHARMA
CONCLUSION
Copyright Page
WELCOME
WELCOME
BROTHERS AND SISTERS, please read The Diamond
That Cuts through Illusion with a serene mind, a mind
free from views. It’s the basic sutra for the practice of
meditation. Late at night, it’s a pleasure to recite the
Diamond Sutra alone, in complete silence. The sutra is
so deep and wonderful. It has its own language. The
first Western scholars who obtained the text thought it
was talking nonsense. Its language seems mysterious,
but when you look deeply, you can understand.
Don’t rush into the commentaries or you may be
unduly influenced by them. Please read the sutra first.
You may see things that no commentator has seen. You
can read as if you were chanting, using your clear body
and mind to be in touch with the words. Try to
understand the sutra from your own experiences and
your own suffering. It is helpful to ask, “Do these
teachings of the Buddha have anything to do with my
daily life?” Abstract ideas can be beautiful, but if they
have nothing to do with our life, of what use are they?
So please ask, “Do the words have anything to do with
eating a meal, drinking tea, cutting wood, or carrying
water?”
The sutra’s full name is The Diamond That Cuts
through Illusion, Vajracchedika Prajñaparamita in
Sanskrit. Vajracchedika means “the diamond that cuts
through afflictions, ignorance, delusion, or illusion.” In
China and Vietnam, people generally call it the Diamond
Sutra, emphasizing the word “diamond,” but, in fact,
the phrase “cutting through” is the most important.
Prajñaparamita means “per.
Baby ganesha sitting on the lap of lord shiva and mother parvathi vintage baz...Dokka Srinivasu
These are 2 different Baby Ganesha sitting on the Lap of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi vintage bazaar post cards of 19th Century in my collection.
I am sharing these in my Heritage of India blog.
http://indian-heritage-and-culture.blogspot.in/2015/09/baby-ganesha-sitting-on-lap-of-lord.html
Every person want to fulfill something in his or her life. But success is coming to those people who are moving forward to implement some action instead of just thinking. Success is coming to those who think properly with proper and dedicated planning.
Every person has infinite potential within him/her. These 18 principles are useful as how a person use his infinite potential to succeed in life.
I prepared this power point presentation and i hope many people will benefited with this presentation to succeed in their Goals and Life. All the best to the readers those who study and implement these principles.
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Maithree Bhajatha Song by Srimati M.S. Subbulakshmi at United Nations
http://srimati-ms-subbulakshmi.blogspot.in/2012/04/maithree-bhajatha-song-by-srimati-ms.html
Lord shiva with young ganesh mythological post cardDokka Srinivasu
This is my mythological post card. i share this in my heritage of india blog.
http://indian-heritage-and-culture.blogspot.in/2012/04/lord-shiva-with-young-ganesha.html
Heritage of India, Taj Mahal Post Card
I shared this in my heritage of India blog.
http://indian-heritage-and-culture.blogspot.in/2012/04/taj-mahal-post-card.html
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
The Good News, newsletter for June 2024 is hereNoHo FUMC
Our monthly newsletter is available to read online. We hope you will join us each Sunday in person for our worship service. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on YouTube and social media.
What Should be the Christian View of Anime?Joe Muraguri
We will learn what Anime is and see what a Christian should consider before watching anime movies? We will also learn a little bit of Shintoism religion and hentai (the craze of internet pornography today).
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
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A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma Reflections for the PBHP DYC for the years 1993 – 2012. To motivate and inspire DYC members to keep on practicing the Dhamma and to do the meritorious deed of Dhammaduta work.
The texts are in English.
For the Video with audio narration, comments and texts in English, please check out the Link:
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1. Ancient Wisdom Today
THE
BHAJA GOVINDAM
of Adi Shankaracharya
Dr M.N. Nandakumara looks at the beauty and meaning of
Adi Sankaracharya’s 8th century poetic hymn Bhaja Govindam
di Shankaracharya is considered to be as one is capable of supporting one’s family
A one of the greatest intellectuals India has
ever produced. He is known for his
clarity of expression, his vision, his experience
then one is respected. The day one becomes
old and weak and helpless, then no one will be
interested says Shankara.
and his understanding of the realities of the world. Shankara clearly states that attachment is
The credit of establishing Advaita Vedanta, the root cause for all miseries in this world. He
the non-dualistic philosophy, at a time (7th-8th says "where is the room for lust, when one is
Century AD) when the very essence of Vedic past one’s youth? Where is the so-called lake
teachings was under threat, should go to Adi when all the water has dried up? Where are
Shankara. He was direct in his approach, clear one’s friends and relatives when wealth is gone?
in his expression and exposition and had a Oh man think, think. Where is the bondage
unique understanding of head and heart. when true knowledge is experienced?" He
"When intelligence matures and lodges pushes aside all dogmas in his effort to
securely in the heart, it becomes wisdom. establish the true realities of this world by
When that wisdom is integrated with life and following the path of jnana supported by the
issues out in action, it becomes devotion. paths of bhakti and karma. One must bring
Knowledge, which has become mature, is God into every action one performs. One’s
spoken of as devotion. If it does not get trans- entire life should be enveloped in such
formed into devotion, such knowledge is useless
tinsel" Bhaja Govindam by Sri C Rajagopalachari.
Popularly known as Bhaja Govinda Stotra ‘The Bhaja Govindam is
this poem also is known as the Moham
Mudhgarah – a hammer to crush delusion. On a devotional song, but it
first reading we feel that the Bhaja Govindam
is a devotional song. Indeed it is, but it also
also contains within the
contains within the simplest of Sanskrit verses,
the very essence of Indian philosophy. As a
simplest of Sanskrit
poetic work, it is a devotional song par verses, the very essence
excellence, perhaps the most popular in India
by any composer, and as a philosophical of Indian philosophy’
treatise, there are few that can compare.
Shankara begins by saying "Oh fool stop thoughts. Then even the Lord of Death will
SRI ADI SHANKAR- wasting your time in unnecessary things. have no argument with such a person.
Meditate upon God and try to understand Finally Shankara says that, when a person
ACHARYA
what His real nature is." Shankara’s intention dedicates himself totally at the feet of his Guru,
the great exponent here perhaps is that we should not be imitators then will he be released from all bondage
of Advaita Vedanta but should strive to understand and experience instantaneously. When one performs one’s
non-dualistic the realities of the world. Desire for wealth will duty with uniformity of action, speech and
philosophy not bring peace, but enjoying life with what thought, then one will see the Supreme Lord in
one has earned by sincere hard work will. one’s own heart s
"Children are involved with games, youngsters
are involved with love, older people are Dr MN Nandakumara teaches at the Bharatiya Vidya
engulfed in worries but in HIM no one is Bhavan in London and at Cambridge University, and is one
interested, how sad." says Shankara. As long of the most eminent teachers of Sanskrit in the UK
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2. Bhaja Govindam
Adi Shankaracharya
1 Seek Govind, Seek Govind, Seek Govind, O Fool! When the 18 Sheltering in temples, under some trees, sleeping on the naked
appointed times comes (death), grammar rules surely will not ground, wearing a deerskin, and thus renouncing all idea-of-
save you. possession and thirst-to-enjoy, to whom will not dispassion bring
2 O Fool! Give up the thirst to possess wealth. Create in your mind, happiness?
devoid of passions, thoughts of the Reality. With whatever you 19 Let one revel in Yoga or let him revel in Bhoga. Let one seek
get, entertain your mind, be content. enjoyment in company or let him revel in solitude away from the
3. Seeing the full bosom of young maidens and their navel, do not crowd. He whose mind revels in Brahman, he enjoys, verily, he
fall a prey to maddening delusion. This is but a modification of alone enjoys.
flesh and fat. Think well thus in your mind again and again. 20 To one who has studied the Bhagavad Gita even a little, who has
4 The water drop playing on a lotus petal has an extremely uncertain sipped at least a drop of Ganges-water, who has worshipped at
existence; so also is life ever unstable. Understand, the very world least one Lord Muraari, to him there is no quarrel with Yama, the
is consumed by disease and conceit, and is riddled with pangs. Lord of Death.
5 As long as there is the ability to earn and save, so long are all 21 Again birth, again death, and again lying in mother’s womb – this
your dependants attached to you. Later on, when you come to samsara process is very hard to cross over. Save me O destroyer
live with an old, infirm body, no one at home cares to speak even of Mura, (Lord Krishna) through Thy infinite kindness.
a word with you!! 22 The Yogin who wears but a godadi (shawl made of rags), who
6 As long as there dwells breath in the body, so long they enquire walks the path that is beyond merit and demerit, whose mind is
of your welfare at home. Once the breath leaves, the body joined in perfect Yoga with its goal, he revels (in God-
decays, even the wife fears that very same body. consciousness) – and lives thereafter – as a child or as a
madman.
7 So long as one is in one’s boyhood, one is attached to play, so
long as one is in youth, one is attached to one’s own young 23 Who are you? Who am I? From where did I come? Who is my
woman; so long as one is in old age, one is attached to anxiety, mother? Who is my father? Thus enquire, leaving aside the
yet no one, alas to the Supreme Brahman, is ever seen attached. entire world-of-experience, essenceless and a mere dreamland,
born of imagination.
8 Who is your wife? Who is your son? Supremely wonderful
indeed is this samsara. Of whom are you? From where have you 24 In you, in me and in all other places too there is but one All-
come? O brother, think of that Truth here. Pervading Reality. Being impatient, you are unnecessarily getting
angry with me. If you want to attain soon the Vishnu-status, be
9 Through the company of the good, there arises non-attachment; equal-minded in all circumstances.
through non-attachment there arises freedom from delusion;
when there is freedom from delusion, there is the Immutable 25 Strive not, waste not your energy to fight against or to make
Reality; on experiencing the Immutable Reality, there comes the friends with your enemy, friend, son or relative. Seeking the Self
state of ‘liberated-in-life’. everywhere, lift the sense-of-difference born out of ‘ignorance’.
10 When youthfulness has passed, where is lust and its play? When 26 Leaving desire, anger, greed and delusion, the seeker sees in the
water is evaporated, where is the lake? When the wealth is Self ‘He Am I’. They are fools those who have not Self-knowledge,
reduced, where is the retinue? When the Truth is realised, where and they consequently, as a captive in hell, are tortured.
is samsara? 27 The Bhagavad Gita and Sahasranama are to be chanted; always
11 Take no pride in your possession, in the people at your the form of the Lord of Lakshmi is to be meditated upon; the
command, in the youthfulness that you have. Time loots away all mind is to be led towards the company of the good; wealth is to
these in a moment. Leaving aside all these, after knowing their be shared with the needy.
illusory nature, realise the state of Brahman and enter into it. 28. Very readily one indulges in carnal pleasures; later on, alas, come
12 Day and night, dawn and dusk, winter and spring, again and diseases of the body. Even though in the world the ultimate end
again come and depart. Time sports and life ebbs away. And yet, is death, even then man leaves not his sinful behaviour.
one leaves not the gusts of desires. 29 ‘Wealth is calamitous’, thus reflect constantly: the truth is that
13 O Distracted One! Why worry about wife, wealth? Is there not there is no happiness at all to be got from it. To the rich, there is
for you the One who ordains? In the three worlds it is the fear even from his own son. This is the way with wealth
association-with-good-people alone that can serve as a boat to everywhere.
cross the sea of change, birth and death. 30 The control of all activities, the sense-withdrawal, the reflection,
14 One ascetic with matted locks, one with shaven head, one with along with japa and the practice of reaching the total-inner-
hairs pulled out one by one, another parading in his ochre robes silence – these, perform with care, with great care.
– these are fools who, though seeing, do not see. Indeed, these 31 O Devotee of the lotus-feet of the teacher! May you become
different disguises or apparels are only for their belly’s sake. liberated soon from the samsara through the discipline of the
15 The body has become worn out. The head has turned grey. The sense-organs and the mind. You will come to experience the
mouth has become toothless. The old man moves about leaning Lord that dwells in your own heart.
on his staff. Even then he leaves not the bundle of his desires.
16 In front the fire, at the back the sun, late at night he sits with his
knees held to his chin; he receives alms in his own scooped palm
and lives under the shelter of some tree, and yet the noose of Adi Shankaracharya
desires spares him not! Born in Kaladi, South India between 700 and 800 AD,
Shankaracharya met his Guru, Sri Govindapada
17 One may, in pilgrimage, go to where the Ganges meets the
at an early age and led the life of a renunciate
ocean, called the Gangaasaagar, or observe vows, or distribute and ascetic. He founded four ashrams (Mathas)
gifts away in charity. If he is devoid of first-hand-experience-of- and started the Swami order, the same lineage
the-Truth, according to all schools of thought, he gains no to which belong Swami Sivananda and Swami
release, even in a hundred lives. Vishnu-devananda.
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3. News From India
SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA MEENAKSHI ASHRAM
Madurai, South India
BIRTH OF A NEW ASHRAM
new Ashram for the organisation is taking Electricity has not yet reached the area, so efforts
A shape close to the birthplace of Sri Swami
Sivananda. We have acquired a beautiful
piece of land of five and a half acres, in the Government
are being made to ensure a supply. A near-by
spring and a pool ensure water is available
throughout the year.
Reserve forest only twenty kilometres from the The local people are very enthusiastic about the Swami Mahadevananda
ancient holy city of Madurai. Also close by are project. A plan for construction is being made and
many of the famous holy temples of the southern with the help of well wishers and the Masters’
state of Tamil Nadu--the famous thousand-year old blessings we hope to start operating by September
Siva temples Chidambaram and Rameswaram are 2004. In addition, we are looking into the possibility
only two hours away. The Meenakshi temple at of starting a centre in the city of Madurai. Once the
Madurai, with the two famous Subrahmanya Ashram opens, it will offer the regular Ashram
temples Pazhamuthirchalai and Tripramkundra, programmes including yoga vacations, Teachers’
among others, are less than twenty kilometres away. Training Courses, study in Vedanta philosophy, and
Our Ashram will become the resting place for many programmes on ayurveda.
pilgrims who visit these holy temples.
The land was purchased a few months ago and
we are currently constructing a building of two small The address of the Ashram is: Above: The famous
rooms and a kitchen. We hope to acquire a further Meenakshi Temple
few acres of neighbouring land in the very near future. Kallutthu Saranthangi Village
Vadippatti Taluk, Madurai Dt,
at Madurai, only
At present the site has only a few trees and no 20 km from the
building other than the one being constructed. The Tamil Nadu, India
forest abounds in wild animals. Peacocks, monkeys Email : Madurai@sivananda.org ashram
and deer have already been spotted close by.
SIVANANDA YOGA VEDANTA DHANWANTARI ASHRAM
Neyyar Dam, South India
FASTING AND DETOXIFICATION PROGRAMME
ivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwanthari Ashram
S at Neyyar Dam is offering a two-week Fasting
and Detoxification programme under the
direction and supervision of Parameshwara, director
of the Retreat Centre, Moinhos Velhos in Portugal,
where the programme has been offered successfully
for many years.
The two-week programme will consist of fruit
juice and vegetable broth fasting, massage treatments,
Quantum and Bicom sessions, herbal treatments and
gravity colonics. There will be Quantum testing
before the start of the programme with a health
print-out, and again on completion. At the same time
the participants will be able to partake in the usual
Yoga Vacation programme of yoga asana / pranayama
classes,meditation and chanting, and lectures.
Fasting and herbs have always been Nature's
way of helping the body to heal itself. Fasting gives
the body a chance to put energy into eliminating
stored up toxins which are often the cause of many
chronic health problems whilst the herbs assist in meditation and chanting, and the overall peaceful
ashram atmosphere, help with the release of worries The first Fasting and Detoxification
this process and support the body's own ability to Programme will be be from February
renew tissues. The practice of yoga asanas speeds and emotions, enabling detoxification at the mental 8th, 2004. For further details please
up the release of toxins which is also assisted by the and spiritual levels as well. contact YogaIndia@sivananda.org.
traditional ayurveda oil massage. Flower essences,
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