Is God - Mother? Father ? Both? More? Where is it in Gita?

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-Shree Hari-

 

Namasste!

 

Well spoken by Swamiji, people have argued, fought and killed over the gender of

GOD.

But I often describe Bhagwan, as 'The Divine Beloved', is it not wonderful to

feel 'The Beloved' in ones heart, as a feeling of 'Divine Love', beyond gender,

to feel that love for only one moment, will melt ones heart forever, but even if

one sees GOD as Mother, then there must be Father!

And the reverse!

Somewhere in Gitaji, I recall Shri Krishna, referring to himself as Mother and

Father, I believe.

(I need a concordance !)

 

Highest Regards!

 

Om Shanti....

 

Mike Keenor

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: Shree Hari:

Ram Ram

 

30th August, 2009, Sunday, Bhadrapad Shukla Ekadashi, Vikram Samvat 2066,

Ravivaar

 

When you accept a particular relationship with God, God too accepts the same

relationship with you. Whatever feeling, inner expressions come easily from

within, settle on that same inner feeling and relationship.

 

Tulsidasji says -

" Tohi mohi naate anek, maaniye jo bhaave;

Jyon Tyon Tulsi Kripaalu ! Charan Saran paave. "

 

Similarly accept the relationship that is pleasing. Change that inner feeling

for God. Accept God as either God, or accept Him as your beloved, or whatever

inner expression appears sweet and lovable, accept the same with God. After

having given discourses for many years, one gentleman asked me a question - I

find my mother's name sweet. Many feel the same that their mother is very

lovable and likable. She is the care giver. Even when one becomes very old,

then too one remembers their mother. Mother has deep fondness and love and this

has greater impact and influence on us. So this gentleman has asked whether God

can be recognized as and called a mother?

 

In God there is no difference between a man and a woman. If you call God as

mother, God will come to you in the form of a mother. Shri Shankaryacharyaji

Maharaj has written " Maat Krishnaabhidhaanaa " . He used to recognize and call out

to Lord Krishna as Mother. Similarly you too may call out to God as a Mother. If

by calling God as mother if more loving feelings are awakened within, then call

God as Mother. Whatever relation your mind engages in, whether it be father,

mother, brother, wife, lover, etc. consider God that.

Whatever name appears sweet, whatever relationship appears sweet, consider God

that name, that relationship. If you do not believe in these relationships, then

you can make Radhaji your mother, or consider Lord Krishna your mother. But

simply believe and accept.

 

From " Jivan Upyogi Pravachan " by Swami Ramsukhdasji in Hindi, Page 78

 

Ram Ram

 

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