Guest guest Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Dear Vish, thank you so much for answering with such understanding and kindness. I now understand I reacted to something that was not meant for me at all. That has happened to me several times in the last few days; I obviously needed a repeated lesson in the necessity of paying attention and thinking before your react:). I know every word you wrote is true. I have no doubts about that, because I carry Shree Maa and Swamiji in my heart always. It is just that the matter of a visit to the Devi Mandir has been on my mind a lot lately, and your post triggered a reaction. I am sorry if I caused you any inconvenience, may our Divine Mother bless you always, Henny , "inspectionconnection108" <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > > Namaste Henny > > Dear Sister Henny: > > Each person who writes and asks a question, receives an answer > according to their needs, experience, and relationship with Maa and > Swami. Ryan is new to the group and asked a question which cannot be > properly answered in a post. With respect to Ryan, we could not give > him the full and complete answer in a post. > I wanted to dive into a long response, and Swami indicated that > "meditation cannot be taught by e mail or a book". I posted that > response because it is the truth. I have experienced this too in a > prior career as a meditation instructor. > That statement refers to the technique of meditation. It does not > refer to the learning and sharing and growth that takes place daily on > this club. > Maa and Swami have stated repeatedly the following: > 1. that anyone who practices the techniques which They teach and > practice, those devotees will grow closer and closer to Them. > 2.They state, as did Ramakrishna, and many other saints: "whoever > takes one step towards God, God takes 10 steps towards them". > 3. From Shiva puja, Advanced Puja Book, page #164: "The Guru is > Brahma, Guru is Visnu, Guru is the Lord Mahesvarah. The Guru is > actually the Supreme divinity, and therefore we bow down to the Guru." > > > In addition, Maa states in Her biography: "Shree Maa, The Life of a > Saint", that everyone who prays to Her, She hears their prayers. > > These are incredible statements. Are they True? Have devotees in > this club, all around the world, experienced this reality? > > If they are TRUE, and I believe they are, then they serve to remove > all fear and confusion from our hearts and minds. > > I read the posts, day after day, and I either read direct statements, > or inferred statements, which indicate to me that many of the family > who post here experience these TRUTHS. > > I have experienced the truth of these 3 statement, myself, directly > and completely. > This is the TRUTH: One does not have to be close to the Guru to > experience Their Grace, Their Love, and Their Support. > > I ask all of our family to post their experiences, to help us all to > remember these facts: WE ARE ALL ONE SOUL and THE GURU IS WITH US > ALWAYS. > > Thus, there is no distance between us, or Maa and Swami. Everytime we > experience confusion, fear, doubt, or pain, or suffering, remember > this TRUTH: Maa and Swami are as close to us as we allow. They only > wait,lovingly and patiently, for us to wake up. And, They will do > EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO WAKE US UP. > When we awake, we will see they were always standing right next to us, > with arms outstretched, giving us blessings, guidance, and support. > So, Dear Sister, prayer to Maa and Swami if you have questions, and > They will answer you. > And, continue to join us for evening class, and Sunday morning Chandi, > and enjoy the bliss of Their Darshan. And remember, you can have > Their darshan in your heart anytime. > > Thanks so much for sharing your feelings. I am certain all of us need > to remember. That is the special bliss and grace of this satsung. > Thank God, Thank Maa and Swami, for allowing us to share it this way. > Maa and Swami love us so much, close your eyes and feel Their love. > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > love > > vishweshwar > > > > > , "henny_v_i" <henny_v_i@> wrote: > > > > Namaste Vish, > > > > I hope you can clear up some confusion that has arisen in my mind. As > > I live at the other side of the planet from the Devi Mandir, visiting > > for me is quite an undertaking, not to mention the careful > > introduction and preparation process needed in the family circle. I am > > working on it, but need to plan and save and tread carefully. > > So I have been happy to plod along quietly, strengthened by the idea > > that physical distance does not matter and that Maa and Swamiji are in > > my heart, and so are all pilgrimage places. But now I hear that > > meditation cannot be taught by post or book, and I am wondering what I > > have been doing all this time. I understand that those who live in > > close proximity to the Guru receive many blessings, and although I > > realize there are special blessings assocciated with being actually > > physically near the Guru, I have always derived comfort from the > > thought that there are many ways of being 'near' the Guru. Have I > > misunderstood the importance of physical presence? > > > > with love, > > Henny > > > > s.com, "inspectionconnection108" <inspectionconnection108@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Namaste Ryan: > > > > > > I talked to Swami about your questions on meditation. Swami > > suggested > > > you tune into the live Gita study class nightly at 6:30 PM Pacific > > > time, or watch the classes afterwards from the archives. Swami says > > > the Gita is full of knowledge and discussions about meditation. > > Also, > > > if you are interested in learning to meditate, visit the Devi Mandir > > > in person. because meditation cannot be taught by post or a book, it > > > is a direct transmission from teacher to student. > > > Visit the Devi Mandir web site at : www.shreemaa.org > > > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > > > Vishweshwar > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Namaste Henny, Perhaps we'll see you at the mandir someday. !!! NIrmalananda henny_v_i <henny_v_i > wrote: Dear Vish, thank you so much for answering with such understanding and kindness. I now understand I reacted to something that was not meant for me at all. That has happened to me several times in the last few days; I obviously needed a repeated lesson in the necessity of paying attention and thinking before your react:). I know every word you wrote is true. I have no doubts about that, because I carry Shree Maa and Swamiji in my heart always. It is just that the matter of a visit to the Devi Mandir has been on my mind a lot lately, and your post triggered a reaction. I am sorry if I caused you any inconvenience, may our Divine Mother bless you always, Henny , "inspectionconnection108" <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > > Namaste Henny > > Dear Sister Henny: > > Each person who writes and asks a question, receives an answer > according to their needs, experience, and relationship with Maa and > Swami. Ryan is new to the group and asked a question which cannot be > properly answered in a post. With respect to Ryan, we could not give > him the full and complete answer in a post. > I wanted to dive into a long response, and Swami indicated that > "meditation cannot be taught by e mail or a book". I posted that > response because it is the truth. I have experienced this too in a > prior career as a meditation instructor. > That statement refers to the technique of meditation. It does not > refer to the learning and sharing and growth that takes place daily on > this club. > Maa and Swami have stated repeatedly the following: > 1. that anyone who practices the techniques which They teach and > practice, those devotees will grow closer and closer to Them. > 2.They state, as did Ramakrishna, and many other saints: "whoever > takes one step towards God, God takes 10 steps towards them". > 3. From Shiva puja, Advanced Puja Book, page #164: "The Guru is > Brahma, Guru is Visnu, Guru is the Lord Mahesvarah. The Guru is > actually the Supreme divinity, and therefore we bow down to the Guru." > > > In addition, Maa states in Her biography: "Shree Maa, The Life of a > Saint", that everyone who prays to Her, She hears their prayers. > > These are incredible statements. Are they True? Have devotees in > this club, all around the world, experienced this reality? > > If they are TRUE, and I believe they are, then they serve to remove > all fear and confusion from our hearts and minds. > > I read the posts, day after day, and I either read direct statements, > or inferred statements, which indicate to me that many of the family > who post here experience these TRUTHS. > > I have experienced the truth of these 3 statement, myself, directly > and completely. > This is the TRUTH: One does not have to be close to the Guru to > experience Their Grace, Their Love, and Their Support. > > I ask all of our family to post their experiences, to help us all to > remember these facts: WE ARE ALL ONE SOUL and THE GURU IS WITH US > ALWAYS. > > Thus, there is no distance between us, or Maa and Swami. Everytime we > experience confusion, fear, doubt, or pain, or suffering, remember > this TRUTH: Maa and Swami are as close to us as we allow. They only > wait,lovingly and patiently, for us to wake up. And, They will do > EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO WAKE US UP. > When we awake, we will see they were always standing right next to us, > with arms outstretched, giving us blessings, guidance, and support. > So, Dear Sister, prayer to Maa and Swami if you have questions, and > They will answer you. > And, continue to join us for evening class, and Sunday morning Chandi, > and enjoy the bliss of Their Darshan. And remember, you can have > Their darshan in your heart anytime. > > Thanks so much for sharing your feelings. I am certain all of us need > to remember. That is the special bliss and grace of this satsung. > Thank God, Thank Maa and Swami, for allowing us to share it this way. > Maa and Swami love us so much, close your eyes and feel Their love. > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > love > > vishweshwar > > > > > , "henny_v_i" <henny_v_i@> wrote: > > > > Namaste Vish, > > > > I hope you can clear up some confusion that has arisen in my mind. As > > I live at the other side of the planet from the Devi Mandir, visiting > > for me is quite an undertaking, not to mention the careful > > introduction and preparation process needed in the family circle. I am > > working on it, but need to plan and save and tread carefully. > > So I have been happy to plod along quietly, strengthened by the idea > > that physical distance does not matter and that Maa and Swamiji are in > > my heart, and so are all pilgrimage places. But now I hear that > > meditation cannot be taught by post or book, and I am wondering what I > > have been doing all this time. I understand that those who live in > > close proximity to the Guru receive many blessings, and although I > > realize there are special blessings assocciated with being actually > > physically near the Guru, I have always derived comfort from the > > thought that there are many ways of being 'near' the Guru. Have I > > misunderstood the importance of physical presence? > > > > with love, > > Henny > > > > s.com, "inspectionconnection108" <inspectionconnection108@> > > wrote: > > > > > > Namaste Ryan: > > > > > > I talked to Swami about your questions on meditation. Swami > > suggested > > > you tune into the live Gita study class nightly at 6:30 PM Pacific > > > time, or watch the classes afterwards from the archives. Swami says > > > the Gita is full of knowledge and discussions about meditation. > > Also, > > > if you are interested in learning to meditate, visit the Devi Mandir > > > in person. because meditation cannot be taught by post or a book, it > > > is a direct transmission from teacher to student. > > > Visit the Devi Mandir web site at : www.shreemaa.org > > > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > > > Vishweshwar > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Mail Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Nirmilanandaji, since it is said that what one meditates on will become a reality, you may be quite right:)! I would love to meet you, Henny , Nirmalananda Saraswati <nirmalananda1008 wrote: > > Namaste Henny, > > Perhaps we'll see you at the mandir someday. !!! > > NIrmalananda > > henny_v_i <henny_v_i wrote: Dear Vish, > > thank you so much for answering with such understanding and kindness. > I now understand I reacted to something that was not meant for me at > all. That has happened to me several times in the last few days; I > obviously needed a repeated lesson in the necessity of paying > attention and thinking before your react:). > I know every word you wrote is true. I have no doubts about that, > because I carry Shree Maa and Swamiji in my heart always. It is just > that the matter of a visit to the Devi Mandir has been on my mind a > lot lately, and your post triggered a reaction. I am sorry if I caused > you any inconvenience, > > may our Divine Mother bless you always, > > Henny > > , "inspectionconnection108" > <inspectionconnection108@> wrote: > > > > Namaste Henny > > > > Dear Sister Henny: > > > > Each person who writes and asks a question, receives an answer > > according to their needs, experience, and relationship with Maa and > > Swami. Ryan is new to the group and asked a question which cannot > be > > properly answered in a post. With respect to Ryan, we could not > give > > him the full and complete answer in a post. > > I wanted to dive into a long response, and Swami indicated that > > "meditation cannot be taught by e mail or a book". I posted that > > response because it is the truth. I have experienced this too in a > > prior career as a meditation instructor. > > That statement refers to the technique of meditation. It does not > > refer to the learning and sharing and growth that takes place daily > on > > this club. > > Maa and Swami have stated repeatedly the following: > > 1. that anyone who practices the techniques which They teach and > > practice, those devotees will grow closer and closer to Them. > > 2.They state, as did Ramakrishna, and many other saints: "whoever > > takes one step towards God, God takes 10 steps towards them". > > 3. From Shiva puja, Advanced Puja Book, page #164: "The Guru is > > Brahma, Guru is Visnu, Guru is the Lord Mahesvarah. The Guru is > > actually the Supreme divinity, and therefore we bow down to the > Guru." > > > > > > In addition, Maa states in Her biography: "Shree Maa, The Life of a > > Saint", that everyone who prays to Her, She hears their prayers. > > > > These are incredible statements. Are they True? Have devotees in > > this club, all around the world, experienced this reality? > > > > If they are TRUE, and I believe they are, then they serve to remove > > all fear and confusion from our hearts and minds. > > > > I read the posts, day after day, and I either read direct > statements, > > or inferred statements, which indicate to me that many of the family > > who post here experience these TRUTHS. > > > > I have experienced the truth of these 3 statement, myself, directly > > and completely. > > This is the TRUTH: One does not have to be close to the Guru to > > experience Their Grace, Their Love, and Their Support. > > > > I ask all of our family to post their experiences, to help us all to > > remember these facts: WE ARE ALL ONE SOUL and THE GURU IS WITH US > > ALWAYS. > > > > Thus, there is no distance between us, or Maa and Swami. Everytime > we > > experience confusion, fear, doubt, or pain, or suffering, remember > > this TRUTH: Maa and Swami are as close to us as we allow. They > only > > wait,lovingly and patiently, for us to wake up. And, They will do > > EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER TO WAKE US UP. > > When we awake, we will see they were always standing right next to > us, > > with arms outstretched, giving us blessings, guidance, and support. > > So, Dear Sister, prayer to Maa and Swami if you have questions, and > > They will answer you. > > And, continue to join us for evening class, and Sunday morning > Chandi, > > and enjoy the bliss of Their Darshan. And remember, you can have > > Their darshan in your heart anytime. > > > > Thanks so much for sharing your feelings. I am certain all of us > need > > to remember. That is the special bliss and grace of this satsung. > > Thank God, Thank Maa and Swami, for allowing us to share it this > way. > > Maa and Swami love us so much, close your eyes and feel Their love. > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > love > > > > vishweshwar > > > > > > > > > > , "henny_v_i" <henny_v_i@> wrote: > > > > > > Namaste Vish, > > > > > > I hope you can clear up some confusion that has arisen in my mind. > As > > > I live at the other side of the planet from the Devi Mandir, > visiting > > > for me is quite an undertaking, not to mention the careful > > > introduction and preparation process needed in the family circle. > I am > > > working on it, but need to plan and save and tread carefully. > > > So I have been happy to plod along quietly, strengthened by the > idea > > > that physical distance does not matter and that Maa and Swamiji > are in > > > my heart, and so are all pilgrimage places. But now I hear that > > > meditation cannot be taught by post or book, and I am wondering > what I > > > have been doing all this time. I understand that those who live in > > > close proximity to the Guru receive many blessings, and although > I > > > realize there are special blessings assocciated with being > actually > > > physically near the Guru, I have always derived comfort from the > > > thought that there are many ways of being 'near' the Guru. Have I > > > misunderstood the importance of physical presence? > > > > > > with love, > > > Henny > > > > > > s.com, "inspectionconnection108" <inspectionconnection108@> > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > Namaste Ryan: > > > > > > > > I talked to Swami about your questions on meditation. Swami > > > suggested > > > > you tune into the live Gita study class nightly at 6:30 PM > Pacific > > > > time, or watch the classes afterwards from the archives. Swami > says > > > > the Gita is full of knowledge and discussions about meditation. > > > Also, > > > > if you are interested in learning to meditate, visit the Devi > Mandir > > > > in person. because meditation cannot be taught by post or a > book, it > > > > is a direct transmission from teacher to student. > > > > Visit the Devi Mandir web site at : www.shreemaa.org > > > > > > > > Jai Maa Jai Swami > > > > > > > > Vishweshwar > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Mail Beta. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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