Guest guest Posted August 7, 2008 Report Share Posted August 7, 2008 Namaste all: These words of wisdom stated below, as shared by Maa Devi, were composed by Shankar Acharya in 700 A.D. He is lauded as one of the Great Ones, who organized the sadus of the time and set into motion a revolution of human consciousness. We trace our lineage of Masters back to Him, and bow to Him with great devotion. The phrase Maa Devi has quoted is a small portion of 5 verses which Swami included at the beginning of the Advanced Shiva Puja text. Those 5 verses encapsulate the core of the teachings which govern the lives of all dedicated seekers and those of us associated with Maa and Swami. Shankar Acharya suggested that the 5 verses be read daily before beginning one's sadhana, as a way to focus the mind and heart on the highest ideal of perfection in life: going for God. Indeed almost every post in our club references some aspect of these 5 verses, so powerful and succinct are they. Over the next days, if you desire, we can discuss a portion of each verse, and relate how these jewels of wisdom have transformed our outlook on our sadhana and life goals. Verse 1:(first half of the verse} " Always study words of wisdom, with all of your capacity act in accordance and perform the discipline of these words, and following the system of worship they enumerate, make the worship of the Supreme Lord, and don't allow your consciousness to contemplate adverse desires. " Jai Ma Jai Swami love vishweshwar , " maadevi55 " <maadevi55 wrote: > > > Words of Wisdom (14) > > > > Look into yourself with the fullness of consciousness, and see the > bondage of the gross world to the soul, and reduce your necessity for > action in the world. > > Advanced Siva Puja (sadhana pancakam) - Published by the Devi Mandir > > Om sanatani mayavidmahe > > Jñana praka´sayai dhimahe > > Tanno ´sri mam pracodayat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Dear Vishveshwar, I have been following Maadevi's quotes- it's such a wonderful idea. The background and context you have provided makes the quote all the more interesting. And thanks for the first half of the verse! I for on would welcome a discussion of the 5 verses of the advanced Shiva Puja as you have suggested! Thank you so much. Jai Maa and Jai Swamiji Manjusha , " inspectionconnection108 " <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > > Namaste all: These words of wisdom stated below, as shared by Maa > Devi, were composed by Shankar Acharya in 700 A.D. He is lauded as one > of the Great Ones, who organized the sadus of the time and set into > motion a revolution of human consciousness. We trace our lineage of > Masters back to Him, and bow to Him with great devotion. > The phrase Maa Devi has quoted is a small portion of 5 verses which > Swami included at the beginning of the Advanced Shiva Puja text. > Those 5 verses encapsulate the core of the teachings which govern the > lives of all dedicated seekers and those of us associated with Maa and > Swami. > Shankar Acharya suggested that the 5 verses be read daily before > beginning one's sadhana, as a way to focus the mind and heart on the > highest ideal of perfection in life: going for God. > Indeed almost every post in our club references some aspect of these 5 > verses, so powerful and succinct are they. > Over the next days, if you desire, we can discuss a portion of each > verse, and relate how these jewels of wisdom have transformed our > outlook on our sadhana and life goals. > Verse 1:(first half of the verse} > " Always study words of wisdom, with all of your capacity act in > accordance and perform the discipline of these words, and following > the system of worship they enumerate, make the worship of the Supreme > Lord, and don't allow your consciousness to contemplate adverse desires. " > > Jai Ma Jai Swami > > love > > vishweshwar > > > > > > , " maadevi55 " <maadevi55@> wrote: > > > > > > Words of Wisdom (14) > > > > > > > > Look into yourself with the fullness of consciousness, and see the > > bondage of the gross world to the soul, and reduce your necessity for > > action in the world. > > > > Advanced Siva Puja (sadhana pancakam) - Published by the Devi Mandir > > > > Om sanatani mayavidmahe > > > > Jñana praka´sayai dhimahe > > > > Tanno ´sri mam pracodayat > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 Dear Vish, Thank you for the backgound text, I look forward to the discussion. Jai Maa Jai Swami , " inspectionconnection108 " <inspectionconnection108 wrote: > > Namaste all: These words of wisdom stated below, as shared by Maa > Devi, were composed by Shankar Acharya in 700 A.D. He is lauded as one > of the Great Ones, who organized the sadus of the time and set into > motion a revolution of human consciousness. We trace our lineage of > Masters back to Him, and bow to Him with great devotion. > The phrase Maa Devi has quoted is a small portion of 5 verses which > Swami included at the beginning of the Advanced Shiva Puja text. > Those 5 verses encapsulate the core of the teachings which govern the > lives of all dedicated seekers and those of us associated with Maa and > Swami. > Shankar Acharya suggested that the 5 verses be read daily before > beginning one's sadhana, as a way to focus the mind and heart on the > highest ideal of perfection in life: going for God. > Indeed almost every post in our club references some aspect of these 5 > verses, so powerful and succinct are they. > Over the next days, if you desire, we can discuss a portion of each > verse, and relate how these jewels of wisdom have transformed our > outlook on our sadhana and life goals. > Verse 1:(first half of the verse} > " Always study words of wisdom, with all of your capacity act in > accordance and perform the discipline of these words, and following > the system of worship they enumerate, make the worship of the Supreme > Lord, and don't allow your consciousness to contemplate adverse desires. " > > Jai Ma Jai Swami > > love > > vishweshwar > > > > > > , " maadevi55 " maadevi55@ wrote: > > > > > > Words of Wisdom (14) > > > > > > > > Look into yourself with the fullness of consciousness, and see the > > bondage of the gross world to the soul, and reduce your necessity for > > action in the world. > > > > Advanced Siva Puja (sadhana pancakam) - Published by the Devi Mandir > > > > Om sanatani mayavidmahe > > > > Jñana praka´sayai dhimahe > > > > Tanno ´sri mam pracodayat > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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