Whispering Wednesday

Hari Om

Anyone seeking to improve spiritually must have the two wings to rise with - the devotion, and the knowledge. Devotion does not mean slavish and ritualistic behaviour. A true bhakta has a full understanding of that to which they surrender. Thus the decision to do so is from their true heart and not merely an act to curry external favour. 

Do not be one who waves the lamp or throws the flowers only during festivals and before the eyes of others. Bhakti is within and is best expressed within, by the surrender of your heart to the object of devotion. It manifests as selfless and quiet service to all around you.

Textual Tuesday

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The schema of study devised at Chinmaya Mission is the subject of this post each week. To see all texts referred to, click the label below ("SuggtdReading")

Now we come to an essential text in terms of balancing life with philosophy. The bridge between the two is a matter of devotion to the spirit. For this, we are given the most wonderful, lyrical text of -

NAARADA BHAKTI SUTRA.

This is the text of Love, with the capital 'ell!' Here we are introduced to the idea of Transcendentalism; the ability to rise above the mundanities of life and live in a state of divinity. Is it possible to live in a state of bliss when faced with the trials and tribulations of the world?  This text, purported to have been spoken aloud by the great sage, Naarada, declares a resounding "YES!" in answer to that question. What is more, it gives pointers as to how this can be achieved.

Of course, it all comes down to the level of devotion one can fund within oneself...

Meditative Monday

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Sunday Statements

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Saturday Satsang

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On Thursdays, for a short while, there is a focus on five steps in saadhana as given by Gurudev. They seem strict. However, any serious seeker surely needs to develop the sort of discipline they imply. 

That said, there is nothing sadistic about the endeavour and one must not be masochistic about it. These words from Gurudev also apply!

To move too fast, or to keep moving even when a step has faltered and to not pay appropriate attention to correcting it, can result in a fall, a tumble, a collapse... find your saadhana rhythm, the natural flow which permits your growth but does not interfere with proper inculcation, nor with attending to those externalities that must be attended in life.

Thursday Thoughts

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Again we are reminded - make everything we think, say or do intentional to spiritual rise!

Even if you daydream, let those wishes be related to self-improvement and spiritual gain.

Understand that you are Divine!!!

Whispering Wednesday

Hari Om

In a philosophy that advocates capital 'ell' Love, it should not surprise that a manifestation of that Love is empathy and compassion. That is the essence of KARUNAA. Some of us are blessed with such understanding for others from birth. Others of us have to learn the skill. Some betray it... be not one of those.