Guest guest Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 advaitin, "Ram Chandran" <ramvchandran> wrote: > > Namaste AdiShakthiji: > > First let me thank you for your active participation in the list and > also for posting on a variety of topics and subjects. As Benjaminji has > pointed out that you are quite talented and you have mastered the skill > of searching and finding materials that are hidden underneath the vast > ocean of the Internet. > > Given your versatility, dedication to Hindu religion/philosophy, and > your eagerness to share the information with the list members, the > time has come for you to take up an interesting topic of your choice > and lead the discussions on that topic. This will greatly help the list > to focus on its discussions on one topic at a time. For spiritual > seekers like us, it is very important to contemplate on only one > subject matter at a time to meet our spiritual goals by progressing > one step at a time. > > Those who have been provided with an energetic and enthusiastic mind > have the tendency to wander in wilderness without focusing. Arjuna > allowed his mind to wander over thoughts that became uncontrollable and > consequently he broke down.. Bhagawan Sri Krishna in chapter 2 and also > in other chapters very emphatically points out the importance of > keeping the mind under control. Our spiritual goal obviously is to keep > the mind stable and the very important first thing is to focus on only > one! > Namaskarams Sri Sri Ramji ! You are not kidding? are you ? i never thought of myself as a 'leader' - always a 'follower' i am ! But in a limited sense, i am a leader of 'sorts' - may be a cheerleader ! i do love to encourage members and lend them support if and whenever necessary ! i know when to 'app;aud' and 'appreciate ' and i also know when to use the compassionate 'knife' of a surgeon to slice 'ego's ! YOU have this shakthi's 'gora' (malevelent ) and 'sowmya'( (beneveloent ) rupam ! Anyway, i am flattered , honored and above all really overwhelmed with joy to know you have faith and trust in me to lead ths discussion in December ! Of course , if i were you i will not take ben-ji's comments seriously! There is this 'unspoken' love between the two of us ! so , he may be 'colored' in his vision of my so called talents ! As you have rightly pointed out, i do have a certain talent - no doubt about that - of cruising around the internet and diving deep into the pearls of wisdom in the vast ocean of the web ! BUT THAT DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN I AM QUALIFIED TO LEAD A DISCUSSION IN THIS GROUP OF ADVANCED SADHAKAS ! i thought long and hard last night ! Gurudeva came in my dream ' why fear ? Mother ! when i am there '? so, I DECIDED TO RISE UP TO THE CHALLENGE .... So, here it goes ...... Shankara and Saguna Brahman ! This is a pleasant surprise - so please give me time ! i am not well versed in Shankara's bhasyas like Chitta, Nairji, Bhaskara prabhuJI ,sadaji, Gummamuluruji, professorji, ananda woodji dennisji, michaelji etc etc and yourself among a host of others in this group whose name i cannot readily recall ! But i know for a fact that all of you are all more 'advanced' than me in every sense of the word ! Folks, i will need help and encouragement from each one of you in doing this . Chitta , my shining Knight in armor , will be thee to save me from moments of 'embarrasment' , i am sure! smile! This will be an exercise in Self-knowledge ( atma bhodha - any pun intended is unintentional) AS MY FAVORITE POET KHALIL GIBRAN SAYS : "Say not, "I have found the truth," but rather, "I have found a truth." Say not, "I have found the path of the soul." Say rather, "I have met the soul walking upon my path." For the soul walks upon all paths. The soul walks not upon a line, neither does it grow like a reed. The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals. " Thank you sri sri Ramachandran-ji ! ( note the two 'sri's - one is for the jiva and the other for Lord Rama ! smile) Sri Gurave Namaha ! Ramji writes: ( I look forward to see your positive response on my suggestion asking > you to lead a discussion topic. The month of December is the most > important month of the year (Holiday Season!) and Topic that you choose > will certain to bring joy and smile to everyone. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Namaste AdiShakthiji: I am happy to note that you have agreed to lead the discussion, "Sankara and Saguna Brahman" during the month of December 2005. This is an excellent topic for contemplation and focusing and I want to assure you that I will provide you all the assistance that you need for conducting these discussions. Since you have sincerely seek the help from the veteran members of this list, let me provide you with the following suggestions: First, I want to emphasize the importance of focusing our attention on `one topic' at a time. This is even more critical for those who volunteer to lead the discussion topic. Second, as a member of this list, it is very essential that we determine to move from the role of `cheer leaders' to become spiritual seekers. This means that whenever you feel like sending an `cheer-leading' post, please address such mails to the author of the post instead of sending it to the list. Most of the list members know that you are a kind and compassionate person and there is no need to over do it! Most importantly, as a discussion leader, you should make sure that the posts appear under this discussion topic do not move away from the `subject matter.' An enthusiastic mind always has the tendency to wander and it is the responsibility of the intellect to control the mind. Focusing our full attention on one subject matter is in fact `meditation,' and with dedication and discipline we can certainly awaken our spirit. Finally, I look forward to see your insights on "Sankara and Saguna Brahman" during the upcoming Holiday Season! Happy Holidays! Harih Om! Ram Chandran advaitin, "adi_shakthi16" <adi_shakthi16> wrote: > > You are not kidding? are you ? > > …… > Shankara and Saguna Brahman ! > > ………… > Folks, i will need help and encouragement from each one of you in > doing this . Chitta , my shining Knight in armor , will be thee to > save me from moments of 'embarrasment' , i am sure! smile! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 A very learned Member has suggested THIS TOPIC AND FEELS I WILL DO WONDERS WITH IT ADWAITHA AND SRI LALITA- A SAMaNVAYA MAYBE ADWAITHA AND THE DIVINE FEMININE -A SAMANVAYA ! Adi Shankara and 'Devi' WORSHIP WOW! in this male dominated world of religion, we do need all the Shaktis - Adi shakthi and Parashakthi? DON'T YOU AGREE ? also the topic i chose was too general and i will be like a spider caught in its own web ! already, i feel like a lamb walking into the lion's den !my 'ego' will be slaughtered and butchered in no time by All the LIONS in this group ! MAA ! Simhavahini! protect me ! Shakespeare said 'give everyone thy ear , few thy voice' - i should have listened to him - ANYWAY as POET GIBRAN SAYS " Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is her twin sister." let the first man ( without Doubt ) cast his stone ! for we all are doubting thomases ! love and regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 List Moderator's Note: List wants to thank the members for their continued support to list policies and guidelines. Please do not include the previous posters' messages in the tail end (or in the beginning) of your message while sending your replies. Both the new members and other members do seem to continue to repeat doing this. The list appreciates your cooperation in keeping the message crisp and clear by removing all unnecessary parts of previous messages. (As it is done in this message!) Hari OM! Dear Adiji, Great email, and thanks for leading this December topic, but we cannot follow you because you are a real Leader, (not flattering at all), why because, "We really cannot follow a real leader for the reason, he/she is always behind us, guiding us, motivating us. So How can we follow???!!! Expecting a lot of Advaitic knowledge to flow this December. With Love & OM! Krishna Prasad On 11/30/05, adi_shakthi16 <adi_shakthi16 wrote: > > advaitin, "Ram Chandran" <ramvchandran> > wrote: > > > > Namaste AdiShakthiji: > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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