Jyoti and all:Is marriage an impediment in one's spiritual growth?

January 12, 2008

Namaste all family: I have a wonderful wife, married more than 25

years. Today is her birthday. In honor of the Grace of having her in

my life, I joyfully respond to this question: is marriage an

impediment to one's spiritual goals?

As a supreme blessing in my life, she has been an amazing helpmate and

partner. Together we have raised a family based on the highest ideals

of perfection, and served Maa and Swami with love and devotion. We

always knew that our life together would be stronger and more fruitful

than alone. Our deepest desire, to know God, is manifesting thru the

support and strength we give each other. We are a team, united and

strong, and Maa and Swami bless us daily.

I remember 10 years ago when we met Maa and Swami for the first time,

while still living in Iowa, Maa told Bharati, my wife, to serve my son

and I and help us in every way possible. She, with a totally loving

heart, has given us 100%+ these past 10 years. And as a result, my

son and I have flourished and grown in so many ways. Bharati has been

our shakti, our foundation, our living Mother Divine in our home. She

has shown us that no matter how selfish we may be, or how unbalanced

we may become, she will still love and nourish us. We are blessed to

have her.

Maa also told Bharati and I to be an ideal couple, to be an example to

others in this world. We have worked hard to fulfill Maa's request,

battling the ego and his army of generals, fighting to overcome

selfish desires, and with Maa's Grace, overcoming them and growing

stronger and stronger.

Marriage is not for everyone, but a marriage based on the highest

ideals of perfection, founded on mutually satisfying and life

supporting goals, becomes a tremendously powerful sadhana, a spiritual

practice. To be able to dedicate one's life to knowing God in each

other, and thru that experience, growing to see God in everyone: that

is a goal worth working towards.

If I see my wife as Mother Divine, and she sees me as Lord Shiva, then

we have reached our goal.

Life is so short, time passes so quickly, set your goals, make a plan,

work the plan, and stay alert for the bumps in the road. Whether you

are married or single, keep your eyes and heart fixed on attaining the

highest goal, and live life to the fullest.

If you are married, serve your spouse as God, if you are single, serve

your Guru as God. Don't entertain idle thoughts, and don't waste your

time arguing idle philosophies.

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, and try

to uplift everyone. Love and serve your Guru, and wear a path to their

door. Do whatever they need to ease their burdens, and they will

shower you with love and free you of all your past karmas. For the

Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is the Great Maheshwar.

Love and Jai Ma Jai Swami

vishweshwar

Happy Birthday Bharati

, " jyoti_pierce " <jyoti_pierce

wrote:

>

> Dear All,

>

> I have been wondering, if marriage is an impediment in one's spiritual

> goals?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Jyoti N

>

January 12, 2008

Dear Vishweshwar and Bharati, I just wanted to also say, Happy

Birthday to Bharati! And, it is a joy and a gift to read about the

beauty of your long marriage and devoted divine partnership. The

blessing of her unconditional love in the life of your family seems

far reaching, nourishing the members of this family as well. Thank

you for sharing how your marriage has been a pure manifestation of

your journey towards God. Jennifer

, " inspectionconnection108 "

<inspectionconnection108 wrote:

>

> Namaste all family: I have a wonderful wife, married more than 25

> years. Today is her birthday. In honor of the Grace of having her

in

> my life, I joyfully respond to this question: is marriage an

> impediment to one's spiritual goals?

> As a supreme blessing in my life, she has been an amazing helpmate

and

> partner. Together we have raised a family based on the highest

ideals

> of perfection, and served Maa and Swami with love and devotion. We

> always knew that our life together would be stronger and more

fruitful

> than alone. Our deepest desire, to know God, is manifesting thru

the

> support and strength we give each other. We are a team, united and

> strong, and Maa and Swami bless us daily.

> I remember 10 years ago when we met Maa and Swami for the first

time,

> while still living in Iowa, Maa told Bharati, my wife, to serve my

son

> and I and help us in every way possible. She, with a totally loving

> heart, has given us 100%+ these past 10 years. And as a result, my

> son and I have flourished and grown in so many ways. Bharati has

been

> our shakti, our foundation, our living Mother Divine in our home.

She

> has shown us that no matter how selfish we may be, or how unbalanced

> we may become, she will still love and nourish us. We are blessed

to

> have her.

> Maa also told Bharati and I to be an ideal couple, to be an example

to

> others in this world. We have worked hard to fulfill Maa's request,

> battling the ego and his army of generals, fighting to overcome

> selfish desires, and with Maa's Grace, overcoming them and growing

> stronger and stronger.

> Marriage is not for everyone, but a marriage based on the highest

> ideals of perfection, founded on mutually satisfying and life

> supporting goals, becomes a tremendously powerful sadhana, a

spiritual

> practice. To be able to dedicate one's life to knowing God in each

> other, and thru that experience, growing to see God in everyone:

that

> is a goal worth working towards.

> If I see my wife as Mother Divine, and she sees me as Lord Shiva,

then

> we have reached our goal.

> Life is so short, time passes so quickly, set your goals, make a

plan,

> work the plan, and stay alert for the bumps in the road. Whether

you

> are married or single, keep your eyes and heart fixed on attaining

the

> highest goal, and live life to the fullest.

> If you are married, serve your spouse as God, if you are single,

serve

> your Guru as God. Don't entertain idle thoughts, and don't waste

your

> time arguing idle philosophies.

> Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, and

try

> to uplift everyone. Love and serve your Guru, and wear a path to

their

> door. Do whatever they need to ease their burdens, and they will

> shower you with love and free you of all your past karmas. For the

> Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is the Great Maheshwar.

>

> Love and Jai Ma Jai Swami

>

> vishweshwar

>

> Happy Birthday Bharati

>

> , " jyoti_pierce " <jyoti_pierce@>

> wrote:

> >

> > Dear All,

> >

> > I have been wondering, if marriage is an impediment in one's

spiritual

> > goals?

> >

> > Thanks,

> >

> > Jyoti N

> >

>

January 12, 2008

Thank you Vish. This is truly beautiful. My wife also is my divine Shakti. We are blessed by Maa Lakshmi Herself to have women like this in our lives. Your story is inspiring.Peace,Nirmalanandainspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 wrote: Namaste all family: I have a wonderful wife, married more than 25 years. Today is her birthday. In honor of the Grace of having her in my life, I joyfully respond to this question: is marriage an impediment to one's spiritual goals? As a supreme blessing in my life, she has been

an amazing helpmate and partner. Together we have raised a family based on the highest ideals of perfection, and served Maa and Swami with love and devotion. We always knew that our life together would be stronger and more fruitful than alone. Our deepest desire, to know God, is manifesting thru the support and strength we give each other. We are a team, united and strong, and Maa and Swami bless us daily. I remember 10 years ago when we met Maa and Swami for the first time, while still living in Iowa, Maa told Bharati, my wife, to serve my son and I and help us in every way possible. She, with a totally loving heart, has given us 100%+ these past 10 years. And as a result, my son and I have flourished and grown in so many ways. Bharati has been our shakti, our foundation, our living Mother Divine in our home. She has shown us that no matter how selfish we may be, or how unbalanced we may become, she will still

love and nourish us. We are blessed to have her. Maa also told Bharati and I to be an ideal couple, to be an example to others in this world. We have worked hard to fulfill Maa's request, battling the ego and his army of generals, fighting to overcome selfish desires, and with Maa's Grace, overcoming them and growing stronger and stronger. Marriage is not for everyone, but a marriage based on the highest ideals of perfection, founded on mutually satisfying and life supporting goals, becomes a tremendously powerful sadhana, a spiritual practice. To be able to dedicate one's life to knowing God in each other, and thru that experience, growing to see God in everyone: that is a goal worth working towards. If I see my wife as Mother Divine, and she sees me as Lord Shiva, then we have reached our goal. Life is so short, time passes so quickly, set your goals, make a plan, work the plan, and stay alert for

the bumps in the road. Whether you are married or single, keep your eyes and heart fixed on attaining the highest goal, and live life to the fullest. If you are married, serve your spouse as God, if you are single, serve your Guru as God. Don't entertain idle thoughts, and don't waste your time arguing idle philosophies. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul, and try to uplift everyone. Love and serve your Guru, and wear a path to their door. Do whatever they need to ease their burdens, and they will shower you with love and free you of all your past karmas. For the Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is the Great Maheshwar. Love and Jai Ma Jai Swami vishweshwar Happy Birthday Bharati , "jyoti_pierce" <jyoti_pierce wrote: > >

> Dear All, > > I have been wondering, if marriage is an impediment in one's spiritual > goals? > > Thanks, > > Jyoti N >

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