Just back this afternoon after a simply awesome four days,two and a half in silence.This course in particular has been indeed special for quite a few reasons.After getting three advanced courses in quick succession I guess one does naturally get a little too greedy maybe and wants more and more.That is exactly what happened to me.I wanted more,and sure enough I had to wait for more than two long years to get the next one.
What I have understood from this experience is that when we start getting feverish and desperate that is when we are taught to just let go and drop all the feverishness and anxiety..When we let go then things happen so naturally and effortlessly.The moment I just dropped my restlessness and surrendered to my Guru then he made everything happen so smoothly and wonderfully for me.
He not only gave me the course,but he also took such great care to see that I didn't have to go too far,since I have very senior in laws at home.The course happened just at a distance of 5 minutes from my home.
It is not very often that we get non residential advanced course.This one was so special ,it was non residential and so very close to my home.It felt like icing on the cake.
The moment we surrender to the divine he takes utmost care about us,which I sure experienced.
Well, as for the course experience,every advanced course is such a new and fresh experience,and each one brings to light something new and brilliant.
the four days actually went so smoothly and effortlessly.Inspite of language barriers my mil managed to teach my maid a couple of new recipes.This was actually amazing to me.So,when we are under the masters umbrella there is nothing we need to worry about.It is all so wonderful.He takes charge totally.I usedto be out from 6.30am -9.30pm everyday.
This morning I heard a story which I though I should put down here for more than one reason.This is about a boy who lost his left hand and is very unhappy because he wanted to master Karate and none would teach him because his left hand was lost.A Japanese teacher agreed to teach him and so the classes started.The master taught his student one move and asked him to practice the move for months together,whenever the disciple asked his teacher to teach him something new teacher would say,you practice this one.The disciple did as asked and one fine day his master enrolled his student for a contest.The student was initially very scared and not confident because he felt he knew only one move,but nonetheless he participated in the contest and won three rounds to his astonishmentand to the astonishment of all those present.The final round was against avery senior champion and so the student told his master he will not want to challenge him,the master said no you must don't worry,just give your 100%,and to the amazement of everyone there the young student won this round too and was declared champion.After it was all over he came to his master and questioned him how this was posiible,the master replied with a smile,my dear child, I taught you one of the most precious and important moves in Karate and anyone who wants to stop you from this move needs to hold your left hand,and so you see you were at such an advantage all the time.
This story has multiple messages in it.First of all we should surrender to our master and accept what is given to us without any doubt.Secondly repeated practice of anything helps us achieve mastery.
There is always a doubt in the minds as to why nama japa should be done regularly.When we repeatedly chant the lords name it cleanses us of the cobwebs from within and certainly takes us closer to the divine and makes life joyful and happy.
The advanced course too,guruji says one should repeat every six months or once a year atleast.The silence that is observed during the course helps in silencing the chattering mind a great deal.It quietens one from within and helps us to look within.
I am indeed totally greatful to guruji for all that he has given me.Thankful and full of gratitude to all the wonderful teachers too whom I had the gift of doing the course with.Have been privileged to receive some wonderful knowledge along the way.
Jai Gurudev....
.PS Istarted this blog soon after the part two course but it has taken me almost amonth to complete the blog...:)
29/04/2012
08/04/2012
Hanuman Jayanti
A very beautiful article by Bhai Shree on Hanuman Jayanti and Hanumanji's Daasya Bhakti.
When Hanumanji came to Ayodhya, Hanumanji took over the charan seva (service) of Lord Shri Ramji over which Maa Sita and Shri Lakshmanji used to have a sweet quarrel in the past. However, neither Sitaji nor Lakshmanji felt or expressed any spitefulness or jealousy toward Hanumanji performing Shri Ramji's seva. In fact, they looked at Shri Hanumanji with gratefulness. Such was Hanumanji as a devotee and follower.
Tulsidasji has said, "Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita man basiya." This means that Hanumanji is present in Shri Ramji's heart, but an even bigger truth is that he has also filled the space in Shri Lakshmanji and Sitaji's heart. It is easier to create respect in your worshipping idol than it is in the worshippers hearts around your idol.
Hanumanji is loved by all because he saved Sitaji's and Lakshmanji's life, as shown in the following verse in the Ram Charit Manas: laay sajivan Lakhan jiyaaye, Shri Raghuvir harashi ur laaye".
Shri Hari does not remain indebted to anyone. He will shower his grace on anyone who does even a little for him. However, Hanumanji is one such follower to whom Shri Ramji is indebted to.
Shri Hanumanji protected Shri Bharatji's life also. Only one day was left in the fourteen years of exile for Shri Ramji to return and the ascetic, Bharatji, was seated on the wooden pyre ready to light it if Shri Ramji does not return to Ayodhya by the evening. Dawn was about to fall. Shri Tulsidasji says that Bharatji's heart was drowning due to being separated from Lord Shri Ram. At that instant, Hanumanji arrived and broke the news about Shri Ramji's arrival to Shri Bharatji. Shri Bharatji's life was saved.
In addition to saving Shri Bharatji's and Maa Sitaji's life, Shri Hanumanji also saved Shri Ramji's life when he saved Shri Lakshmanji's life.
When all four brothers are seated together, who's katha do they discuss about? Shri Hanumanji's! When Hanumanji recommends a person, even Shri Ramji accepts this devotee. "Tumhre bhajan Ram ko paave, janam janam ke dukh bisraave".
Observe Shri Hanumanji's loyalty of service to Shri Ramji! Shri Ramji used to click his fingers whenever he yawned. Hanumanji thought that as a follower, why should my Lord have to make the effort in my presence? He said to Shri Ramji, please provide me the service of clicking my fingers when you yawn. And so Shri Hanumanji took on this service.
Hanumanji is the role model of daasya bhakti in the nine types of bhakti: shravanam, kirtanam, Vishnu smaranam, paad sevanam, archanam, vandanam, daasyam, sakhyam, aatmanivedanam.
Jai Shri Bajrangbali
With Blessings,
Bhaishri
When Hanumanji came to Ayodhya, Hanumanji took over the charan seva (service) of Lord Shri Ramji over which Maa Sita and Shri Lakshmanji used to have a sweet quarrel in the past. However, neither Sitaji nor Lakshmanji felt or expressed any spitefulness or jealousy toward Hanumanji performing Shri Ramji's seva. In fact, they looked at Shri Hanumanji with gratefulness. Such was Hanumanji as a devotee and follower.
Tulsidasji has said, "Prabhu charitra sunibe ko rasiya, Ram Lakhan Sita man basiya." This means that Hanumanji is present in Shri Ramji's heart, but an even bigger truth is that he has also filled the space in Shri Lakshmanji and Sitaji's heart. It is easier to create respect in your worshipping idol than it is in the worshippers hearts around your idol.
Hanumanji is loved by all because he saved Sitaji's and Lakshmanji's life, as shown in the following verse in the Ram Charit Manas: laay sajivan Lakhan jiyaaye, Shri Raghuvir harashi ur laaye".
Shri Hari does not remain indebted to anyone. He will shower his grace on anyone who does even a little for him. However, Hanumanji is one such follower to whom Shri Ramji is indebted to.
Shri Hanumanji protected Shri Bharatji's life also. Only one day was left in the fourteen years of exile for Shri Ramji to return and the ascetic, Bharatji, was seated on the wooden pyre ready to light it if Shri Ramji does not return to Ayodhya by the evening. Dawn was about to fall. Shri Tulsidasji says that Bharatji's heart was drowning due to being separated from Lord Shri Ram. At that instant, Hanumanji arrived and broke the news about Shri Ramji's arrival to Shri Bharatji. Shri Bharatji's life was saved.
In addition to saving Shri Bharatji's and Maa Sitaji's life, Shri Hanumanji also saved Shri Ramji's life when he saved Shri Lakshmanji's life.
When all four brothers are seated together, who's katha do they discuss about? Shri Hanumanji's! When Hanumanji recommends a person, even Shri Ramji accepts this devotee. "Tumhre bhajan Ram ko paave, janam janam ke dukh bisraave".
Observe Shri Hanumanji's loyalty of service to Shri Ramji! Shri Ramji used to click his fingers whenever he yawned. Hanumanji thought that as a follower, why should my Lord have to make the effort in my presence? He said to Shri Ramji, please provide me the service of clicking my fingers when you yawn. And so Shri Hanumanji took on this service.
Hanumanji is the role model of daasya bhakti in the nine types of bhakti: shravanam, kirtanam, Vishnu smaranam, paad sevanam, archanam, vandanam, daasyam, sakhyam, aatmanivedanam.
Jai Shri Bajrangbali
With Blessings,
Bhaishri
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