Guest guest Posted September 5, 1999 Report Share Posted September 5, 1999 Verse #75 of " 100 Verses on Renunciation " by Bhartrihari: " As long as this body is free from disease and decrepitude, as long as senility is far off, as long as the powers of the senses are unaffected and life is not decaying, so long, wise persons should put forth mighty exertions for the sake of their supreme good, for when the house is on fire what avails setting about digging a well (for water)? " When deterioration sets in, it takes an energy toll as well as a toll on the senses. Not only have the young not become involved and enslaved to things of the world, but a well-spring of energy is available for spiritual practice. At whatever age, however, we can remember that it is the monkey mind which so involves us -- and we can stand back and watch. It is not only a question of, " What else is there to do? " : it is one of the greatest of spiritual disciplines in itself. Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 1999 Report Share Posted September 5, 1999 Yes Yes Yes Please continue! For my part, I enjoy them even though I may not have time to reply! The phrase below is an interesting one that seems to speak volumes: " enjoyments that come without engaging my thoughts " . Yours -- Karen EDTipple wrote: > EDTipple <edtipple > > >From Bhartrihari's " 100 Verses on Renunciation " > > Verse #62: > > Why dost thou, my mind, wander about in vain? Rest thyself somewhere. > Whatever happens in a particular way, happens so by itself, and not > otherwise; so not thinking over the past or resolving about the > future, I realize enjoyments that come without engaging my thoughts. > > There have been no comments on these verses for some time. If anyone > is enjoying them and wishes them to continue, please take a second to > say so. Thank you, > Edith > > --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > > Show your ONElist SPIRIT! > <a href= " http://clickme./ad/tshirt2 " >Click Here</a> > With a new ONElist SHIRT available through our website. > > ------ > 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 September 5, 1999 Report Share Posted September 5, 1999 I have been reading every line of these verses on renunciation, being sent by ED Tipple. My heartfelt thankfulness for the same. But, I was not knowing what to say (!) Thanks to Mr Ramana Sarma, for the citation of the wonderful and apt illustration from Thakur's words, to suit the situation. venkata ramana sarma podury <RPodury 'Ramakrishna ' <Ramakrishna > Saturday, September 04, 1999 11:21 PM RE: [ramakrishna] 100 Verses >venkata ramana sarma podury <RPodury > > > > >> ---------- >> EDTipple[sMTP:edtipple] >> Reply Ramakrishna >> Saturday, September 04, 1999 2:26 AM >> Ramakrishna >> [ramakrishna] 100 Verses >> >> EDTipple <edtipple >> >> From Bhartrihari's " 100 Verses on Renunciation " >> >> Verse #62: >> >> Why dost thou, my mind, wander about in vain? Rest thyself somewhere. >> >> Whatever happens in a particular way, happens so by itself, and not >> otherwise; so not thinking over the past or resolving about the >> future, I realize enjoyments that come without engaging my thoughts. >> >> There have been no comments on these verses for some time. If anyone >> is enjoying them and wishes them to continue, please take a second to >> say so. Thank you, >> Edith >> >> --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor >> ---------------------------- >> >> Show your ONElist SPIRIT! >> <a href= " http://clickme./ad/tshirt2 " >Click Here</a> >> With a new ONElist SHIRT available through our website. >> >> ---- >> -- >> Sri Ramakrishnaye Namah >> Vivekananda Centre London >> http://www.btinternet.com/~vivekananda/ >> >> This coincides with one of the meditation tips posted by karen. >> The main problem one faces in meditation is control of thoughts. >> Whenever we are lost in thoughts, either they belong to something >> already hapened or something we expect to happen.Whenever we sit for >> medittion If we avoid thinking of the past and future,consciouly, it >> would help us to overcome the problem of thoughts. >> >> As Sri Ramakrishna said, there will be silence, when we start enjoying >> the feast. We are enjoying the feast. Please do continue >> >> Ramana Sarma >> > >--------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > >ATTN ONELIST USERS: stay current on the latest activities, >programs, & features at ONElist by joining our member newsletter at ><a href= " //onelist_announce " >Click</a> > >------ >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 September 6, 1999 Report Share Posted September 6, 1999 Dear Karen, Yes, the phrase " enjoyments that come without engaging the thoughts " speaks not only volumes, but is a definite key to opening that door to immortality: to remain unattached to the multitude of happening going on. Thanks for your input. Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 1999 Report Share Posted September 6, 1999 Dear Shankar, There is really no need for response, but since absolutely no reactions came from the 100 Verses, I wondered if anyone was enjoying them or if I should stop them. I have now heard from a number of you and will continue with a few more that are special to me. Thanks for writing. Edith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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