Digest Number 2086

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Dear friends,

Pujya Swami Rangantahnanda was not only a great orator, who captivated

intellectuals, but a great developer too. Wherever he was posted that

center's growth was phenomenal both physically and in intellectual

field. He encouraged practice of teachings of Bhagwat Gita and Vedanta

in the daily life of individuals bringing joy and enthusiasim in their

otherwise dull life! I was fortunate to be close to him since his days

in Karachi Ashrama; I was then a college student. I have seen the

wonderful change he brought about in Ramakrishna Centers at Karachi, at

Delhi and again at Hyderabad!! Institute of Culture in Kolkatta was

also started and developed under his direct guidance. Even at the age

past 90, he was intellectually alert and his memory was intact,

although his body was weak. By Thakur's Grace, I was able to pay my

last respects to him in person during my stay at Belur Math in November

2003. May He be praised.

 

RE: GOD by Kaushukji

Almost all religions say that there is ONE God only.

But unfortunately they (except Sanatan Dharma) think that their concept

of God is the only true one and all others are false.

Sanatan Dharma (which is commonly called now as Hinduism)alone declares

that not only God is ONE but different concepts of Him are all true as

they indicate different aspects of the same Reality seen by an

individual at different level of his spiritual progress!

 

Re: Sharing of spiritual experience

To my mind it is neither possible nor proper to reveal personal

spiritual experience in an open Forum like this. Spiritual experience

is very personal and there is no comparison between experiences of even

two disciples of the same Guru. Each 'Sadhak' has to follow his

individual path. Sri Ramakrishna used to advice his disciples not to

reveal their experiences to others. If any sadhak experiences a

problem, he can ask the question and if any one has experience of

solving it, he may give the required advice or suggestions. To my mind

that is all that can be achieved in a forum like this. A disciple can

tell his spiritual experiences to his Guru only and if Guru is adept,

he will be able to guide him what to do next!! Spiritual path is an

individual and solitary path, although some Sadhana/ spiritual

practices can be done in a grioup- like 'Satsangh/ Kirtan'(singing of

devotional songs).

Regards.

Chetan Merani

 

 

Chetan Merani

 

 

 

 

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