Guest guest Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hi! As Vish said, Sunday is Guru Purnima. I was just wondering if anyone has any special plans, or if they would like to share how they intend to honor their Guru(s) on Sunday. I think I'll do a Guru Gita homa. What are you doing? Jai Maa! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Chris,Sorry to miss that tomorrow. I'll be with my Bishop volunteering at the Rehab center in Ollala for Sunday's Mass. Nevertheless, Mother is always with me~ps/my reseaarch in doing Chandi Puja is going well. I'am using the GSR, and there seems to be a consistant pattern in decreasing obstacles and increasing light...day by day, the cosmic energy is shifting that states that mantra recitation with MahaDevyam is working so that I can write up a nice breif paper for my class. I had, with Swami's help, come to discern that I did take on too much to do, so I narrowed it down, in terms of time, to one hour a day. I have another research class that is going on now, so I'm busi 7 days a week!Jai Maa, Jai SwamijiEdwardChris Kirner <chriskirner1956 Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 9:42:04 PM[www.ShreeMaa.org] Guru Purnima-What are YOU doing? Hi! As Vish said, Sunday is Guru Purnima. I was just wondering if anyone has any special plans, or if they would like to share how they intend to honor their Guru(s) on Sunday. I think I'll do a Guru Gita homa. What are you doing? Jai Maa! Chris Ready for the edge of your seat? Check out tonight's top picks on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Hi Chris,Contingent on some special assignments at her workplace, for which Kumari has been asked to standby this weekend, she and I will to go to the Devi Mandir for the morning Chandiphat. That would be the Heart of the day for us if it materializes. If it does not, we'll participate in subtle form at a distance. Bless these new-fangled computers!In addition to that, I will try to be as perfect a representative of the ideal way of life presented to us so lovingly by Swamiji and Shree Maa as possible, according to the principle: "the best way to honor the Guru is to be a perfect reflection of the teachings of the Guru".Thirdly, in order to know which right behavior, attitude, etc. to reflect moment by moment (since circumstances are constantly changing throughout the day) I will also have to keep the mind in a silent, fluid, attentive state.As an oil painter prepares the canvas, the first layer is Silence of mind (chitta-vritti-nirodhah), the second layer is the felt, living Presence of the Divine Devi, (with or without mantra-s). And the third layer is the materialized three-dimensional picture: my lotus-offering to the Guru-Goddess in that moment of Time.That would be a good day indeed...and, in describing it, I am feeling it even now in the Heart.So, wishing you the Best for Guru Purnima, I'll now keep Silent in the Guru's Presence.Your friend,Tanmaya , "Chris Kirner" <chriskirner1956 wrote:>> Hi!> > As Vish said, Sunday is Guru Purnima. > > I was just wondering if anyone has any special plans, or if they would> like to share how they intend to honor their Guru(s) on Sunday. I> think I'll do a Guru Gita homa.> > What are you doing?> > Jai Maa!> Chris> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Maa Nithya Prabu told me to come to Temple and to bring my dhoti to change into. I will then mix the bath water for the giant stone murti and the smaller metal murties. I will mix sandal paste too. Thereafter I will follow the directives of the Brahman/s and Maa Prabu. Also a Guru Puja will take place. , " Chris Kirner " <chriskirner1956 wrote: > > Hi! > > As Vish said, Sunday is Guru Purnima. > > I was just wondering if anyone has any special plans, or if they would > like to share how they intend to honor their Guru(s) on Sunday. I > think I'll do a Guru Gita homa. > > What are you doing? > > Jai Maa! > Chris > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Good for you, Edward! I'm glad your research is going well. I remember what a grind it can be sometimes. Have a blessed day! Jai Maa! Chris , Edward delArroyo <cosmicsource wrote: > > Chris, > > Sorry to miss that tomorrow. I'll be with my Bishop volunteering at the Rehab center in Ollala for Sunday's Mass. Nevertheless, Mother is always with me~ > > ps/my reseaarch in doing Chandi Puja is going well. I'am using the GSR, and there seems to be a consistant pattern in decreasing obstacles and increasing light...day by day, the cosmic energy is shifting that states that mantra recitation with MahaDevyam is working so that I can write up a nice breif paper for my class. I had, with Swami's help, come to discern that I did take on too much to do, so I narrowed it down, in terms of time, to one hour a day. I have another research class that is going on now, so I'm busi 7 days a week! > > Jai Maa, Jai Swamiji > Edward > > > Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 > > Friday, July 27, 2007 9:42:04 PM > [www.ShreeMaa.org] Guru Purnima-What are YOU doing? > > > > > > > Hi! > > > > As Vish said, Sunday is Guru Purnima. > > > > I was just wondering if anyone has any special plans, or if they would > > like to share how they intend to honor their Guru(s) on Sunday. I > > think I'll do a Guru Gita homa. > > > > What are you doing? > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > > > > > > <!-- > > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} > #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica, clean, sans-serif;} > #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} > #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} > #ygrp-text{ > font-family:Georgia; > } > #ygrp-text p{ > margin:0 0 1em 0;} > #ygrp-tpmsgs{ > font-family:Arial; > clear:both;} > #ygrp-vitnav{ > padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;} > #ygrp-vitnav a{ > padding:0 1px;} > #ygrp-actbar{ > clear:both;margin:25px 0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;} > #ygrp-actbar .left{ > float:left;white-space:nowrap;} > .bld{font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-grft{ > font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;} > #ygrp-ft{ > font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666; > padding:5px 0; > } > #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ > padding-bottom:10px;} > > #ygrp-vital{ > background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;} > #ygrp-vital #vithd{ > font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:upp\ ercase;} > #ygrp-vital ul{ > padding:0;margin:2px 0;} > #ygrp-vital ul li{ > list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee; > } > #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ > font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-ri\ ght:.5em;} > #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ > font-weight:bold;} > #ygrp-vital a { > text-decoration:none;} > > #ygrp-vital a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ > color:#999;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ > padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ > padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ > list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ > text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;} > #ygrp-sponsor #nc { > background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ > padding:8px 0;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ > font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%\ ;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ > text-decoration:none;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ > text-decoration:underline;} > #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ > margin:0;} > o {font-size:0;} > .MsoNormal { > margin:0 0 0 0;} > #ygrp-text tt{ > font-size:120%;} > blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} > .replbq {margin:4;} > --> > > > > > > > > > ______________________________\ ____ > Shape in your own image. Join our Network Research Panel today! http://surveylink./gmrs/_panel_invite.asp?a=7 > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Hi!!! Sorry I haven't yet had the chance to reply to the previous posts, however I will do so, and Im very for grateful and appreciative of the communications. As an aside I don't know what to do for Guru Purnima. I don't have a copy of the Guru Gita, but maybe I can find one online. What is one meant to do on Guru Purnima. how does one best celebrate? Is their going to be SatSungha with the Devi Mandir? Is there a special mantra to chant? Put on new clothes? Much Love and Joyful Guru Purnima Darshans of the Arut Perum Jyothi overflowing as Thanip Perum Karunai from All in One and One in All. All is God Svaha Embraces to the whole Devi Mandir Community, JAI MA! JAI SWAMI KI JAI! Eric --- Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: > Hi! > > As Vish said, Sunday is Guru Purnima. > > I was just wondering if anyone has any special > plans, or if they would > like to share how they intend to honor their Guru(s) > on Sunday. I > think I'll do a Guru Gita homa. > > What are you doing? > > Jai Maa! > Chris > > ______________________________\ ____ Get the free toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. http://new.toolbar./toolbar/features/norton/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 29, 2007 Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Jai Maa and Jai Sri Swamiji This auspcious day of the GURU POORNIMA is indeed a very special occasion to rededicate our commitments, perseverance and humble namaskars to all our GURUS, in all their forms, roopas, and avatars, as we bow our collective heads and hearts at their lotus feet. It is not often that we get this unique and abundantly fulfilling opportunity to thank them for their selfless , everlasting, and consistent flow of love, advice and good thoughts that transmit their energies and knowledge to us, whether we are half hearted or somewhat devoted abyasis. Let the full moon of vidya become our lighthouse of budhi, as we try harder to remove our avidya and doubts. Jai Maa Kali, the remover of darkness. I am reminded constantly of their nature of their presence and lives, as we mundanely question the eternal truths, that have been proven . So said the sages of the past: " Akhanda mandalakaaram Vyaaptam Yena Charaacharam Tatpadam Darshitham Yena Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah" " Chaitanyam Shaashvatam Shaantham Vyomaathitam Nirajanam Nadaa Bindu Kalaatiitam Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah" " Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnuhu Gurur Devo Maheshwaraha Gurur Shakshaath Parabrahmaa Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah" How lucky we are to enjoy these fleeting moments in our own lifetimes. Let us make these last forever, as we offer our hearty pranams. Jai Shree Maa Jai Shri Swamiji babu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Sounds great, Tanmaya! I hope you got to go to the Chandi recitation. I like how you describe putting your bhava on in three layers, silence, presence, and activity. That's great! Happy Guru Purnima! Jai Maa! Chris , " ty_maa " <dsjames wrote: > > > Hi Chris, > > Contingent on some special assignments at her workplace, for which > Kumari has been asked to standby this weekend, she and I will to go to > the Devi Mandir for the morning Chandiphat. That would be the Heart of > the day for us if it materializes. If it does not, we'll participate in > subtle form at a distance. Bless these new-fangled computers! > > In addition to that, I will try to be as perfect a representative of the > ideal way of life presented to us so lovingly by Swamiji and Shree Maa > as possible, according to the principle: " the best way to honor the Guru > is to be a perfect reflection of the teachings of the Guru " . > > Thirdly, in order to know which right behavior, attitude, etc. to > reflect moment by moment (since circumstances are constantly changing > throughout the day) I will also have to keep the mind in a silent, > fluid, attentive state. > > As an oil painter prepares the canvas, the first layer is Silence of > mind (chitta-vritti-nirodhah), the second layer is the felt, living > Presence of the Divine Devi, (with or without mantra-s). And the third > layer is the materialized three-dimensional picture: my lotus-offering > to the Guru-Goddess in that moment of Time. > > That would be a good day indeed...and, in describing it, I am feeling it > even now in the Heart. > > So, wishing you the Best for Guru Purnima, I'll now keep Silent in the > Guru's Presence. > > Your friend, > > Tanmaya > > > , " Chris Kirner " <chriskirner1956@> > wrote: > > > > Hi! > > > > As Vish said, Sunday is Guru Purnima. > > > > I was just wondering if anyone has any special plans, or if they would > > like to share how they intend to honor their Guru(s) on Sunday. I > > think I'll do a Guru Gita homa. > > > > What are you doing? > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 That really sounds like a wonderful time, ananda_kaanta. To spend any day in a temple is a blessing. Happy Guru Purnima! Jai Maa! Chris , " ananda_kaanta " <stechiekov wrote: > > Maa Nithya Prabu told me to come to Temple and to bring my dhoti to > change into. I will then mix the bath water for the giant stone > murti and the smaller metal murties. I will mix sandal paste too. > Thereafter I will follow the directives of the Brahman/s and Maa > Prabu. Also a Guru Puja will take place. > > > , " Chris Kirner " > <chriskirner1956@> wrote: > > > > Hi! > > > > As Vish said, Sunday is Guru Purnima. > > > > I was just wondering if anyone has any special plans, or if they > would > > like to share how they intend to honor their Guru(s) on Sunday. I > > think I'll do a Guru Gita homa. > > > > What are you doing? > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Eric, I honestly don't know what they're doing at the Devi Mandir this year - no one has said. Traditionally, I understand that Guru Purnima is the time when the student returns to the guru for further instruction, but I have known it only as time to particularly remember and honor your guru(s) for all you have received. Most celebrations I've heard of involve a satsanga. As many students as can, gather and sing and pay honor to their guide and inspiration. It's late in the day now (5:44 PM), so I hope you found a personally meaningful way to express your love and gratitude. Jai Maa! Chris , Eric Cassils <Quanchula1 wrote: > > Hi!!! > > Sorry I haven't yet had the chance to reply to the > previous posts, however I will do so, and Im very for > grateful and appreciative of the communications. > > As an aside I don't know what to do for Guru Purnima. > I don't have a copy of the Guru Gita, but maybe I can > find one online. What is one meant to do on Guru > Purnima. how does one best celebrate? > Is their going to be SatSungha with the Devi Mandir? > Is there a special mantra to chant? Put on new > clothes? > > Much Love and Joyful Guru Purnima Darshans of the Arut > Perum Jyothi overflowing as Thanip Perum Karunai from > All in One and One in All. > > All is God Svaha Embraces to the whole Devi Mandir > Community, > JAI MA! JAI SWAMI KI JAI! > Eric > --- Chris Kirner <chriskirner1956 wrote: > > > Hi! > > > > As Vish said, Sunday is Guru Purnima. > > > > I was just wondering if anyone has any special > > plans, or if they would > > like to share how they intend to honor their Guru(s) > > on Sunday. I > > think I'll do a Guru Gita homa. > > > > What are you doing? > > > > Jai Maa! > > Chris > > > > > > > > > ______________________________\ ____ > Get the free toolbar and rest assured with the added security of spyware protection. > http://new.toolbar./toolbar/features/norton/index.php > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Hi Babu, Thanks for this great Guru Purnima post. Reading it gave me a real lift. We are all so fortunate, aren't we? Jai Maa! JAI GURU! Chris , narayanan krishnan <babuk1008 wrote: > > Jai Maa and Jai Sri Swamiji > > This auspcious day of the GURU POORNIMA is indeed a very special occasion to rededicate our commitments, perseverance and humble namaskars to all our GURUS, in all their forms, roopas, and avatars, as we bow our collective heads and hearts at their lotus feet. > It is not often that we get this unique and abundantly fulfilling opportunity to thank them for their selfless , everlasting, and consistent flow of love, advice and good thoughts that transmit their energies and knowledge to us, whether we are half hearted or somewhat devoted abyasis. Let the full moon of vidya become our lighthouse of budhi, as we try harder to remove our avidya and doubts. Jai Maa Kali, the remover of darkness. > > I am reminded constantly of their nature of their presence and lives, as we mundanely question the eternal truths, that have been proven . > > So said the sages of the past: > > " Akhanda mandalakaaram Vyaaptam Yena Charaacharam > Tatpadam Darshitham Yena Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah " > > " Chaitanyam Shaashvatam Shaantham Vyomaathitam Nirajanam > Nadaa Bindu Kalaatiitam Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah " > > " Gurur Brahmaa Gurur Vishnuhu Gurur Devo Maheshwaraha > Gurur Shakshaath Parabrahmaa Tasmai Shrii Gurave Namah " > > How lucky we are to enjoy these fleeting moments in our own lifetimes. Let us make these last forever, as we offer our hearty pranams. > > Jai Shree Maa Jai Shri Swamiji > > > babu > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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