Guest guest Posted February 21, 2000 Report Share Posted February 21, 2000 It depends on the consideration of the soul (Atman). - Mack Ramakrishna Swamisri Sunday, February 20, 2000 1:19 PM [ramakrishna] Namaste " Mack " <mlad Namaste to every body: I have a question and if there is an answer for that? Is the Body a burden to the Soul (Atman) ? Mahesh Sri Ramakrishnaye Namah Vivekananda Centre London http://www.btinternet.com/~vivekananda/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2000 Report Share Posted February 21, 2000 I think it's not. It's only through body that we realise that there is a soul. Being in divine, life is there to be enjoyed in bliss. One will be burdened with it till one thinks one is body. If one is not a body then how can it's presence or absence burden one. Knowing the true self play, dance, and sing about. On Sun, 20 Feb 2000, Mack wrote: > Namaste to every body: > > I have a question and if there is an answer for that? > > Is the Body a burden to the Soul (Atman) ? > > Mahesh > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2000 Report Share Posted February 22, 2000 Who asks this question? For a realised soul, the body is not a burden (the body does not exist from that reference point). But as one yet unrealised, I to the view that the body is a vehicle to attain realisation, and certainly not a burden. Regards Sanjay Chakravarty sanjaych - Mack Ramakrishna Swamisri Sunday, February 20, 2000 1:19 PM [ramakrishna] Namaste " Mack " <mlad Namaste to every body: I have a question and if there is an answer for that? Is the Body a burden to the Soul (Atman) ? Mahesh ------------------------------- Get your free email from AltaVista at http://altavista.iname.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2001 Report Share Posted May 28, 2001 I think this mail also deserves to be forwarded to the list. Sharat is a great devotee of Swamiji and I was a little surprised that he would even ask such a question. Swami >Sharatkumar M Variyar <sharat >sharat >nachiketas >Namaste >Fri, 25 May 2001 19:34:27 +0530 > > >Dear Swami, > >Yes, the same Sharat it was that wrote that mail. > >It is for a friend of mine that I am asking though in the mail I do not >mention this. > >He wanted feedback from non-monastics on this issue and I offered to >help. >I am a bit embarassed, to be frank, that the mail came to the list. > >Now to face the situation manly. > >Warm regards, >Sharat > > _______________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 13, 2002 Report Share Posted February 13, 2002 Namaste, You are referring to the 'upanayana' or 'yajnopavita' ceremony. Pl. visit: http://www.kamakoti.org/hindudharma/part17/chap1.htm The site has over 1000 pages of text on all aspects of Hindu Dharma, discourses given by Sw. Chandrasekharendra Sarasvati [1895-1994], Shankaracharya of Kanchi Math [1912-1954]. Regards, Sunder Ramakrishna, " Shiva & Devika " <4jewels@t...> wrote: > Hi, > > I am shiva from trinidad and I was wondering if someone could just explain > janaw(I dont know the correct spelling) > thats where the boy shaves the head and leaved a patch in the bach and does > a ceromany and keeps a thread around his chest .. > > > > could somebody help me out whih this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2002 Report Share Posted February 14, 2002 May I suggest a link where you shall find an authentic write on the sacred thread or janoi about which you wish to know. http://www.hinduism.co.za/sacred.htm You may ask further information if you wish on the subject and the group shall be glad to provide it. Sam Ramakrishna, " Shiva & Devika " <4jewels@t...> wrote: > Hi, > > I am shiva from trinidad and I was wondering if someone could just explain > janaw(I dont know the correct spelling) > thats where the boy shaves the head and leaved a patch in the bach and does > a ceromany and keeps a thread around his chest .. > > > > could somebody help me out whih this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Namaste, I’m so sorry for all your pain, what a compassionate person you are to suffer for others the way you do. This is indeed a terrible world, we all know it, filled with suffering, our compassion is all that makes the difference. The heart that feels, also can feel the great happiness we are all seeking. All my prayers for you and those you love. As far as karma, it is not quite like this creates that, it is more fluid and incomprehensible in it’s entirety. Understanding the scriptures and what the Saints teach does not mean that it is the fault of someone that they suffer and a good thing. Acid burns, it is neither good nor bad, just treat the suffering and help others avoid it if you can. All my love, Bob Rose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Dear Karthik, When suffering takes such proportions then reasoning can do very little for the person experiencing the pain and it is very easy for others to put forward theories explaining the circumstances when not much is troubling them. But since you talked about being punished for a sin that we don't even remember, I would like to say what I think of it. If it so happened that we could correlate everything that happened to us to our good or bad actions then perhaps the way we perform actions will change. We will do good because we know that there is a certain reward waiting for us in future and will refrain from bad actions because of the fear of being punished. As far as I understand our action are supposed to be an act of love without any fear, greed or any thought of the result, and that leads to our salvation. Nobody knows what was before and is after this life but still people believe in the law of Karma and as I said, in difficult times such as you mentioned, it is faith that steers us through whereas logic fails. May God give courage to your friend and his family. Regards, Siddharth > Any how, is it not unjust that we receive punishment in this karma theory for a sin that I dont remember. > That is not just. Is there any other explanation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2006 Report Share Posted March 11, 2006 Dear Karthic, Though almost everything seems terribly unjust in the world, ti ti is true also that there is God, and there is also God's grace.. I think the only way for us to overcome misery is to pray to Him to show us Truth. And that we do not remember our past sins is may be a very great chance to begin anew and to come closer to God. May be be this too is His grace. Wishing you peace, Milena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 It is suffering that makes people think of God, in prosperity who bothers. Then why try to help people avoid suffering? What kind of suffering is to be avoided? Bob Rose <bobrose108 wrote: Acid burns, it is neither good nor bad, just treat the suffering and help others avoid it if you can. All my love, Bob Rose < To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Security Centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Hi, Anyone can send me the link to watch movie (online) on Swami Vivekananda directed by G V Iyer ? or can give me the information where I can get the one in USA ? Thanks, Ram. Milena Kiriakova Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Namaste, Just because suffering may make us turn to God it is not the only way, that is the basis for wisdom and the meaning of discrimination. Your own heart tells you why to help others. Should I pray for you to suffer all the agony possible? In God there is no pain but there is pleasure so what is the way? Where is there unending joy? And how does it act? All my love, bob Rose It is suffering that makes people think of God, in prosperity who bothers. Then why try to help people avoid suffering? What kind of suffering is to be avoided? Bob Rose <bobrose108 wrote: Acid burns, it is neither good nor bad, just treat the suffering and help others avoid it if you can. All my love, Bob Rose < Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 9, 2008 Report Share Posted December 9, 2008 Namaste Melissa, Gems do not represent any Deity. In a simple language planets represent Deities. When planets are beneficial - particular gemstone for that planet is advised to make it stronger and increase the beneficial effects, provided other conditions satisfy. If a planet is creating problem, remedy depends, Jupiter- Sadasiva - Stone Yellow saphire Sun- Siva - Stone Ruby Mercury-Krishna - Stone Emarald Moon- Gauri, Krishna, based on its position in horoscope - Stone White pearl Saturn- Vishnu or Kali, based on its position in horoscope - Stone Blue saphire Rahu- Durga - Stone Gomed Ketu - Ganesha - Stone Cat's eye Mars - Skanda, Hanuman, Kartikeya - Stone Red coral Venus - Lakshmi - Stone Diamond The above list does not mean that (for example) for Ganesha's blessings, one should wear a Cat's eye or for Siva's blessing one should wear a Ruby.... etc. Regards Jk On Behalf Of Silver Devi DasiTuesday, December 09, 2008 5:41 AM Subject: RBSC : Namaste Jai Sri Krsna :)I'm new here. My name is Melissa, just wanted to introduce myself. This might be a bit of a strange thing to ask, considering this is a rudraksha list, but would anyone have any information on which gemstones correspond with which deities? For example, I would like to know which gems represent Maa Kali, Durga Maa, Saraswati, Laxmi, and also Visnu/Krsna, Shiva, & Ganesh. Also if possible, which stones represent the various planets, please? Thanking you all in advance, and good to make everyone's acquaintance :)best,Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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