Guest guest Posted January 3, 2002 Report Share Posted January 3, 2002 Dear sir, Thank you for your beautiful sharing. What are, according to you , the most powerful Amman temples in Tamil Nadu? I plan to visit Tamil Nadu in March. Thank you for your reply. Dirk Gysels >"Ashok Sundaresan" > > > Introduction >Wed, 2 Jan 2002 17:13:55 +0530 > > >Dear All > >I am Ashok Sundaresan, 27 years old. I am a practising Chartered Accountant with additional degree in Management. I have offices at Trichy and Pudukkottai in Tamilnadu. I have been in frequent touch with active Shakthas for the past 4 years and am also putting in possible efforts due to her Her Grace. > >Well, have been going through the mails in our fraternity for the past few weeks. I feel that staying in touch with fellow pilgrims is a sure way of keeping ourselves inspired. In the din of daily pressures and conflicting demands that life makes, satsang is a way of reminding ourselves of keeping our bond with Her intact and making it stronger. > >Discussions are welcome and are necessary to clarify our thoughts and misconceptions. She refuses to reveal herself to any intellect unless that intellectual effort is supported by love for Her and an ardent desire to get closer to Her. That is why an intellectual giant like Swami Vivekananda remarked that Religion is experience and not understanding. > >I have a feeling of discomfort which I wish to express to this august forum. The intention is not to hurt anybody's feelings. I feel that of late, courtesy is a casualty in our forum. I am not making any roundabout attacks. In our exchanges, let us not judge each other, but only judge the views offered. The personality is not very relevant here. > >Let us have an open mind to other's views. We need not feel hurt when somebody expresses a view contrary to ours. Well, I am referring to Shyam Wazir here. I feel that Samvidananda's letter is message which he felt constrained to express. But in every line of his letter, we can perceive a deep intent not to hurt the other person's feelings. It is an attempt to only offer views on other's views. But, has he been reciprocated with the same respect ? Let us not give out opinions on others very easily, especially when there is so little scope for personal interaction. In such circumstances, our opinions on others personalities will, in all probability be inaccurate. I feel that we can also desist from using words like prick, ass, f##k, sucks, whining, sentimental gibberish etc. God loves all - both the traditional and the unconventional. What She sees is only the Bhaava - the feeling within. > >All our statements we make in a public forum, I feel, should be tested on the two touchstones of deep thought and mutual courtesy. Our love for Her should be expressed through our love and concern for every person's feelings in the group. Samvidananda has become silent. From his messages, I can safely assume that he is quite learned and has a lot to offer to his group. Our hasty responses, however spontaneous they are, should not make others withdraw into seclusion. Assume that the whole exchange of views happens in a darbar where She is presiding. I am not being didactic or taking a big brother attitude. Shyam, correct me if I am wrong. I have every respect for your views. You are open, frank, guileless, free in expressing your views. Those are great assets. However your thoughts will be more acceptable if they are tempered and well expressed. You may not gain anything from our acceptance, but constructive exchange of ideas is always useful. None of us are self-sufficient. We all have something to gain from others' views. We can express our views forcefully and with deep conviction. But we should desist from criticizing others' personalities, especially with derogatory words. This forum should be used only for constructive exchange and not for mutual judgements or tongue-in-the-cheek remarks. > >Well, I have made an honest attempt not to hurt anybody, but if I have unintentionally caused what I have tried to avoid, I seek Her forgiveness. This is a great forum, where each of us loves Her in our own unique ways. Let that bond keep all of us together. I invoke Her Grace on one and all. > > Love and Best Wishes > >S.Ashok Sundaresan > > > Chat on line met vrienden en probeer MSN Messenger uit: Klik hier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 Dear Devi Although it is said that finding proper guidance in the form of a Guru is very important, when such guidance is not available, you should surrender yourself entirely to the Mother and let Her take up the responsibility for your spiritual progress. Also, I notice that you are a person with an intellectual/philosophical bent of mind. Perhaps you will enjoy reading the works of some of the great Devi bhaktas--such as the (Adi) Sankaracharya and even modern saints such as Sri Aurobindo. Let me assure you that many of us in this forum are like you students and aspirants in this ancient path. We welcome you to the forum and wish you all the very best. May the divine Mother's blessings shine down on you. Amu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2006 Report Share Posted February 21, 2006 hello, it is my pleasure to meet you like this. my name is seshu kumar, i am devotee of sri kamakshi amman, iam devoted full time in the srikula praktices.visit shivashati.com. i will send gnapathi information later. regards seshu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 27, 2006 Report Share Posted November 27, 2006 Hello Everyone, My name is Amina, and I am new to the group. I am very interested in the worship of the Devi. I have been " feeling the call " to worship, even though I am not a Hindu. I am hoping to make cyber friends with other like minded people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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