Guest guest Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Namaste Tuesday night we celebrated the full moon with the monthly recitation of the "Satya Nayayana Vrat". this is included in the book, available from the Devi Mandir, called: "Visnu Puja, The Thousand Names of Visnu and The Satya Narayana Vrat". This short text is chanted at the fire, by Maa, Swami, and all the present, in order to make a group sankalpa to speak the truth. The text is very interesting because it includes stories to teach us why telling the truth is important. Maa and Swami, Ramakrishna, and other illuminated beings have taught that telling the truth in Kali Yuga is a very powerful sadhana. Over the next days, I would like to discuss with everyone why speaking the truth is important. Ask questions about the concept of speaking the truth, or provide examples from your own experience which demonstrate that speaking the truth has helped you grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Namaste Vishweshwar, Your inspired question about Truth as a sadhana seems to have slipped by unnoticed; probably because it appeared in the last paragraph, and because there is so much other activity just now. Sri Ramakrishna never tired of repeating that "Truth is the discipline of the Kali Yuga". If the very-near-at-hand Satya Yuga is characterized as the "Age of Truth", then it would only be expedient for those wishing to make a smooth transition into that age to become as much aligned with Truth as possible. The Kali Yuga in which we now live is characterized by brevity, violence, impurity, and the (often conscious and intentional) obscurring of truth. As we move deeper into the immense Light of the Satya Yuga those who cannot release the qualities of the Age of Untruth may well go down with the ship,--and there is a strange fascination with the sinking of the unsinkable Titanic in the collective mind which is quite interesting. Sri Ramakrishna taught that if one can be unswervingly truthful in thought, word and deed for twelve years, that practice alone will release one from Maya and bestow freedom. It is a fact that many-perhaps all-of the great world movers for good were men and women with a strong devotion to truth. Washington, Lincoln, Ghandhi, and many others had consciously molded their character to be in alignment with truth. Sri Ramakrishna often gave the example of the simple scales used in the Bengal villiages by goldsmiths. One stationary needle above, and a needle which moved with two pans below; when the contents of the two pans were in perfect balance, the lower needle would be in exactly alignment with the upper needle. The lesson was not to stray from both truthfulness in thought, word and deed, as well as to remain unswervingly alignmed with Truth, the spiritual Reality, call it God, Guru, Paramatman, Avatara-or simply Truth. Ever listening to that music, and remaining perfectly in step with it, one becomes an "expert dancer". And, as Sri Ramakrishna said, "An expert dancer becomes unable to take a false step" Respectfully, Tanmaya , "inspectionconnection108" <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > > Namaste > > Tuesday night we celebrated the full moon with the monthly recitation > of the "Satya Nayayana Vrat". this is included in the book, available > from the Devi Mandir, called: "Visnu Puja, The Thousand Names of Visnu > and The Satya Narayana Vrat". > > This short text is chanted at the fire, by Maa, Swami, and all the > present, in order to make a group sankalpa to speak the truth. > The text is very interesting because it includes stories to teach us > why telling the truth is important. > Maa and Swami, Ramakrishna, and other illuminated beings have taught > that telling the truth in Kali Yuga is a very powerful sadhana. > > Over the next days, I would like to discuss with everyone why speaking > the truth is important. > Ask questions about the concept of speaking the truth, or provide > examples from your own experience which demonstrate that speaking the > truth has helped you grow. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 That's odd, I know I responded, at least with a short little post, to Vish's post...but I don't see it! For me, this is a complicated subject. It is not always easy - sometimes very difficult - to be absolutely truthful, especially with yourself. But as Tanmaya pointed out in her reference to Ramakrishna, this vow is also about acting truthfully. How does one act in truth? I'm really uncertain...What do you all think? Jai Maa! Chris , "ty_maa" <dsjames wrote: > > > Namaste Vishweshwar, > > Your inspired question about Truth as a sadhana seems to have slipped by > unnoticed; probably because it appeared in the last paragraph, and > because there is so much other activity just now. > > Sri Ramakrishna never tired of repeating that "Truth is the discipline > of the Kali Yuga". If the very-near-at-hand Satya Yuga is characterized > as the "Age of Truth", then it would only be expedient for those wishing > to make a smooth transition into that age to become as much aligned with > Truth as possible. > > The Kali Yuga in which we now live is characterized by brevity, > violence, impurity, and the (often conscious and intentional) obscurring > of truth. As we move deeper into the immense Light of the Satya Yuga > those who cannot release the qualities of the Age of Untruth may well go > down with the ship,--and there is a strange fascination with the sinking > of the unsinkable Titanic in the collective mind which is quite > interesting. > > Sri Ramakrishna taught that if one can be unswervingly truthful in > thought, word and deed for twelve years, that practice alone will > release one from Maya and bestow freedom. It is a fact that > many-perhaps all-of the great world movers for good were men and women > with a strong devotion to truth. Washington, Lincoln, Ghandhi, and many > others had consciously molded their character to be in alignment with > truth. > > Sri Ramakrishna often gave the example of the simple scales used in the > Bengal villiages by goldsmiths. > One stationary needle above, and a needle which moved with two pans > below; when the contents of the two pans were in perfect balance, the > lower needle would be in exactly alignment with the upper needle. The > lesson was not to stray from both truthfulness in thought, word and > deed, as well as to remain unswervingly alignmed with Truth, the > spiritual Reality, call it God, Guru, Paramatman, Avatara-or simply > Truth. > > Ever listening to that music, and remaining perfectly in step with it, > one becomes an "expert dancer". And, as Sri Ramakrishna said, "An expert > dancer becomes unable to take a false step" > > Respectfully, > > Tanmaya > > > > > > > > , "inspectionconnection108" > <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > > > > Namaste > > > > Tuesday night we celebrated the full moon with the monthly recitation > > of the "Satya Nayayana Vrat". this is included in the book, available > > from the Devi Mandir, called: "Visnu Puja, The Thousand Names of Visnu > > and The Satya Narayana Vrat". > > > > This short text is chanted at the fire, by Maa, Swami, and all the > > present, in order to make a group sankalpa to speak the truth. > > The text is very interesting because it includes stories to teach us > > why telling the truth is important. > > Maa and Swami, Ramakrishna, and other illuminated beings have taught > > that telling the truth in Kali Yuga is a very powerful sadhana. > > > > Over the next days, I would like to discuss with everyone why speaking > > the truth is important. > > Ask questions about the concept of speaking the truth, or provide > > examples from your own experience which demonstrate that speaking the > > truth has helped you grow. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 That's odd, I know I responded, at least with a short little post, to Vish's post...but I don't see it! For me, this is a complicated subject. It is not always easy - sometimes very difficult - to be absolutely truthful, especially with yourself. But as Tanmaya pointed out in her (Oops! I should've said "his" - sorry Tanmaya, I was thinking you were Kumari!) reference to Ramakrishna, this vow is also about acting truthfully. How does one act in truth? Is it merely doing that which you have said you will do, or is there more to it? I'm really uncertain...What do you all think? Jai Maa! Chris , "ty_maa" <dsjames wrote: > > > Namaste Vishweshwar, > > Your inspired question about Truth as a sadhana seems to have slipped by > unnoticed; probably because it appeared in the last paragraph, and > because there is so much other activity just now. > > Sri Ramakrishna never tired of repeating that "Truth is the discipline > of the Kali Yuga". If the very-near-at-hand Satya Yuga is characterized > as the "Age of Truth", then it would only be expedient for those wishing > to make a smooth transition into that age to become as much aligned with > Truth as possible. > > The Kali Yuga in which we now live is characterized by brevity, > violence, impurity, and the (often conscious and intentional) obscurring > of truth. As we move deeper into the immense Light of the Satya Yuga > those who cannot release the qualities of the Age of Untruth may well go > down with the ship,--and there is a strange fascination with the sinking > of the unsinkable Titanic in the collective mind which is quite > interesting. > > Sri Ramakrishna taught that if one can be unswervingly truthful in > thought, word and deed for twelve years, that practice alone will > release one from Maya and bestow freedom. It is a fact that > many-perhaps all-of the great world movers for good were men and women > with a strong devotion to truth. Washington, Lincoln, Ghandhi, and many > others had consciously molded their character to be in alignment with > truth. > > Sri Ramakrishna often gave the example of the simple scales used in the > Bengal villiages by goldsmiths. > One stationary needle above, and a needle which moved with two pans > below; when the contents of the two pans were in perfect balance, the > lower needle would be in exactly alignment with the upper needle. The > lesson was not to stray from both truthfulness in thought, word and > deed, as well as to remain unswervingly alignmed with Truth, the > spiritual Reality, call it God, Guru, Paramatman, Avatara-or simply > Truth. > > Ever listening to that music, and remaining perfectly in step with it, > one becomes an "expert dancer". And, as Sri Ramakrishna said, "An expert > dancer becomes unable to take a false step" > > Respectfully, > > Tanmaya > > > > > > > > , "inspectionconnection108" > <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > > > > Namaste > > > > Tuesday night we celebrated the full moon with the monthly recitation > > of the "Satya Nayayana Vrat". this is included in the book, available > > from the Devi Mandir, called: "Visnu Puja, The Thousand Names of Visnu > > and The Satya Narayana Vrat". > > > > This short text is chanted at the fire, by Maa, Swami, and all the > > present, in order to make a group sankalpa to speak the truth. > > The text is very interesting because it includes stories to teach us > > why telling the truth is important. > > Maa and Swami, Ramakrishna, and other illuminated beings have taught > > that telling the truth in Kali Yuga is a very powerful sadhana. > > > > Over the next days, I would like to discuss with everyone why speaking > > the truth is important. > > Ask questions about the concept of speaking the truth, or provide > > examples from your own experience which demonstrate that speaking the > > truth has helped you grow. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 <chriskirner1956 wrote: > > Yes, I think you're right, Vish. Acting truthfully must be acting in > accordance with the highest ideals, with dharma, at all times. No > wonder it is such a high sankalpa in this age. Satya or truthfulness is from the root word Sat meaning that which is real and eternal. Not only is satya a sadhana in itself (a yama of Patanjali), but it's performance puts one in harmony with the divine energies of the universe which enables us to perform our other sadhana efficiently. It is said that one who practices truthfulness at all times will always have their words come true. Asatoma sad gamaya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 , "aniruddhan" <aniruddhan wrote: > > chriskirner1956@ wrote: > > > > Yes, I think you're right, Vish. Acting truthfully must be acting in > > accordance with the highest ideals, with dharma, at all times. No > > wonder it is such a high sankalpa in this age. > > > Satya or truthfulness is from the root word Sat meaning that which is > real and eternal. Not only is satya a sadhana in itself (a yama of > Patanjali), but it's performance puts one in harmony with the divine > energies of the universe which enables us to perform our other sadhana > efficiently. It is said that one who practices truthfulness at all > times will always have their words come true. Asatoma sad gamaya. Dear All, Sri Sarada Devi, Sri Ramakrishna's wife, who was the very embodiment of Truth, found in Her later life that whetever She thought of, whether person, or thing, would appear within one or two days following that thought. Love, Kumari ....When the upper needle of the goldsmith's scale (Sat-Reality) aligns with the lower needle (Satya-truth in thought, word and deed), Reality can manifest in the relative world invoking the Satya Yuga. Tanmaya Just so, Swami Satyananda has invoked Sri Maa and enshrined Her in the Devi Mandir for the everlasting blessing of mankind. Kumari and Tanmaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Speaking the truth is important as it is what Saraswati expects of us. The gift of speech can be quite an honor with speaking the Truth. Below are the lyrics to a song called "The Truth" that Prince (Prince Roger Nelson) wrote. "The Truth What if half the things ever said Turned out 2 be a lie... How will U know the Truth? If U were given all the answers And U stopped 2 wonder why But how will U know the Truth? Everybody's got a right to love Everybody's got a right to lie But the choice U make aint no piece of cake It aint no piece of pie [clock ticks] What If time's only reason? Was to give us all somethin' 2 fear? And if so y'all, the end of the journey's so clear Questionaire, What did U stand 4? Questionaire, Who did U save? When it gets right down to-wait a minute When it gets right down to the nitty of the gritty When it gets right down to it U take more than U gave Everybody got a right to love Everybody got a right to lie But the choice U make aint no piece of cake It aint no piece of pie Mmmm oh Gotta (Gonna?) tell the truth y'all Gotta tell the truth Gotta tell the truth y'all Gotta tell the truth Gotta tell the truth y'all Gotta tell the truth If there was just one day That everybody tell the truth We'd all trade bank accounts & move to back to Neptune" , "inspectionconnection108" <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > > Namaste > > Tuesday night we celebrated the full moon with the monthly recitation > of the "Satya Nayayana Vrat". this is included in the book, available > from the Devi Mandir, called: "Visnu Puja, The Thousand Names of Visnu > and The Satya Narayana Vrat". > > This short text is chanted at the fire, by Maa, Swami, and all the > present, in order to make a group sankalpa to speak the truth. > The text is very interesting because it includes stories to teach us > why telling the truth is important. > Maa and Swami, Ramakrishna, and other illuminated beings have taught > that telling the truth in Kali Yuga is a very powerful sadhana. > > Over the next days, I would like to discuss with everyone why speaking > the truth is important. > Ask questions about the concept of speaking the truth, or provide > examples from your own experience which demonstrate that speaking the > truth has helped you grow. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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