Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I don't know where Cliff lives, but Aiya is his guru. See: /message/29960 , Michael Steinberg <mlstein wrote: > > > You're welcome, and thank you! I've recently > begun spending Saturdays at > the Sri Rajarajeshwari Pitham just > south of Rochester, where I live, and > I'd love to know if anyone out there > in cyberspace also has a material > presence around there :-) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I am as far North in Washington state as possible without actually being in Canada. It makes contact with the Peetham very infrequent. My time of regular presence there was almost a decade ago. I miss it, and all the wonderful and loving people very much. Enjoy for me that wonderful place of heaven on earth. Namaste Cliff - msbauju I don't know where Cliff lives, but Aiya is his guru. See: /message/29960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2009 Report Share Posted February 11, 2009 Hi, I wish I did! I visited the temple early January, this year, for the first time, and I am at a loss of words to describe my experience. Still, I will try for the benefit of those who haven't visited, and stay close enough to be able to visit: :-) Aiya and Amma are simply awesome. Very accessible and unassuming. No priestly air; no pretense; they do nothing to make you feel like an outsider or a layperson. It's like being at home. One is free to touch the moortis -- take the kumkum and put it on the Mother's feet. Sri Rajarajeshwari sits there in all Her splendour. I stood in front of Her, and prayed, and Her presence was tangible. For me, that's saying a lot 'coz I am pretty thick that way. Before I went to the temple, my Guru advised me to go with no expectations, and to not be worried or anxious about doing or not doing the right thing. He told me to stay in the moment, and empty myself in front of Her, and be like an empty vessel that is ready to receive. He also told me to not expect the experience to come in one single blow. He said the experience and blessing will seep in gradually over a period of days and even months. I am so grateful for that advice. Now that I look back upon that moment when I stood in front of Ma (Sri Rajarajeshwari) I feel Her presence even more in my heart. And I know that moment to be true. I have a problem with doubts -- I always wonder if She is even listening to my blabber, but for once I knew it in my heart even at that moment that She was listening. Basically, what I am trying to say in so many words is this: A siddha can feel Ma's presence everywhere, but for lesser mortals such as me, we have to go to a special place to feel Her presence. Many places may claim to be special -- this one truly is. In Her love, Durga , Michael Steinberg <mlstein wrote: > > msbauju wrote: > > > > Thank you. > > Welcome to the group, BTW :-) > > > > You're welcome, and thank you! I've recently > begun spending Saturdays at > the Sri Rajarajeshwari Pitham just > south of Rochester, where I live, and > I'd love to know if anyone out there > in cyberspace also has a material > presence around there :-) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Hi dear ! Thank you dear for such a nice information, will you please let me know where it is located and how to reach there? , " durgangam " <durgangam wrote: > > Hi, > > I wish I did! I visited the temple early January, this year, for the > first time, and I am at a loss of words to describe my experience. > Still, I will try for the benefit of those who haven't visited, and > stay close enough to be able to visit: :-) > > Aiya and Amma are simply awesome. Very accessible and unassuming. No > priestly air; no pretense; they do nothing to make you feel like an > outsider or a layperson. It's like being at home. > > One is free to touch the moortis -- take the kumkum and put it on the > Mother's feet. Sri Rajarajeshwari sits there in all Her splendour. I > stood in front of Her, and prayed, and Her presence was tangible. For > me, that's saying a lot 'coz I am pretty thick that way. > > Before I went to the temple, my Guru advised me to go with no > expectations, and to not be worried or anxious about doing or not > doing the right thing. He told me to stay in the moment, and empty > myself in front of Her, and be like an empty vessel that is ready to > receive. He also told me to not expect the experience to come in one > single blow. He said the experience and blessing will seep in > gradually over a period of days and even months. I am so grateful for > that advice. Now that I look back upon that moment when I stood in > front of Ma (Sri Rajarajeshwari) I feel Her presence even more in my > heart. And I know that moment to be true. I have a problem with > doubts -- I always wonder if She is even listening to my blabber, but > for once I knew it in my heart even at that moment that She was > listening. > > Basically, what I am trying to say in so many words is this: A siddha > can feel Ma's presence everywhere, but for lesser mortals such as me, > we have to go to a special place to feel Her presence. Many places > may claim to be special -- this one truly is. > > In Her love, > Durga > > , Michael Steinberg > <mlstein@> wrote: > > > > msbauju wrote: > > > > > > Thank you. > > > Welcome to the group, BTW :-) > > > > > > > You're welcome, and thank you! I've recently > > begun spending Saturdays at > > the Sri Rajarajeshwari Pitham just > > south of Rochester, where I live, and > > I'd love to know if anyone out there > > in cyberspace also has a material > > presence around there :-) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 > Aiya and Amma are simply awesome. Very accessible and unassuming. No > priestly air; no pretense; they do nothing to make you feel like an > outsider or a layperson. It's like being at home. > > One is free to touch the moortis -- take the kumkum and put it on the > Mother's feet. Sri Rajarajeshwari sits there in all Her splendour. I > stood in front of Her, and prayed, and Her presence was tangible. This has been exactly my experience the handful of times I've made the 4hr trip. Last time I went (5th day of navratri) they let me help carry Ma Lakshmi in the precession around the temple! Austin Aum Sri Gurubhyo namah! Sri Rajarajeshwaryai namah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 There may be no other place like the Peetham. I'd been deeply into nondualist philosophies for many years, drawing from early Marxism, theoretical biology, many ins and outs with Western Buddhism, and the philosophy of Fichte, but the time came when I knew I had to see those dead bones live. I needed to get out of the library, as someone told me. And a few days after that kick in the stomach I took a chance and drove down to Rush. I couldn't leave. Aiya and everyone at the temple are gracious and welcoming, people are invited to make it their own temple (and they do--everything is done by volunteers), worship there is the most intense and powerful experience I have ever had, the sanctuary itself is indescribably splendid and open to all, and on top of all that the underlying philosophy is like everything I'd been reading and teaching, only come to actual, corporeal, and emotionally fulfilling life. I can't describe how amazed and delighted, I am that this is a 20 minute drive from my house. I can't believe how fabulously lucky I am or how I deserved such a miracle. I'm just deeply grateful, most of all to the Goddess. Michael Steinberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 I totally agree. I was there at the temple for the first time during the Agni Mukham workshop last december and I literally got a physical jolt (of energy) in the body as I entered the temple. And adding to the joy was the life size photograph of Swami (Sathya Sai Baba), my Guru. Defintely true that there is no temple like the Rajarajeshwari Peetham. I would love to make another trip soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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