Guest guest Posted October 6, 2008 Report Posted October 6, 2008 Dear friends, Here is a Spiritual sharing I have received from Sri V.Ganesan on Siddhis. He has given me permission to post it on our site. Dear friends, >> The following is this morning's " spiritual > sharing " ! Transcend The Greatest Evil > J.Krishnamurti, Yogi Ramsuratkumar and other Saints > whom I have come across had tremendous " Powers " > -- > but, they " used " them to help others, heal others > ! > Ordinary people will only 'misuse' such powers, > like a child cutting its own fingers if it picked up a > knife > > The greatest 'obstacle' in a true seeker's life > is " acquiring > psychic powers " -- either consciously or > unconsciously ! > By the blessings of Sat-Guru Ramana, I have been > 'saved' > from this potential danger, from the beginning of my > sadhana ! > > Mrs.Osborne, one day, voluntarily came to me and expressed > : > " Ganesh ! Never entertain any 'thought of > appreciation' over > other's capacity to read thoughts or perform miracles. > It is > an 'evil ghost' ! Don't you know the oft > quoted warning : > ' Think of the devil, and, it will be there ' ? > It squarely > applies to psychic powers only ! " I was puzzled and > asked > her to explain what she was trying to drive in to me. > > " You know well that ' petrol ' is only the > refined form of crude > oil that is extracted from the earth. The crude oil when > purified becomes kerosine; further purification results > in petrol; still more subtle purification makes it worthy > as fuel for flying the aircrafts. But, it is the same > crude oil ! > Our 'mind' is the crude oil. Religious disciplines > solidify it > and make it into a 'devoted mind' . Further > concentration > creates psychic energy and further more effort results > in 'performing miracles' ! But, it is the same > 'mind' which > a true seker has to trace and pluck it off from its roots ! > So, why 'enrich' that which anyhow has to be > destroyed ? > Look at me ! Due to my former training in the West, > somehow, > I unnecessarily acquired it; and, now am struggling to get > rid of it; > but, it is so difficult and complicated ! When I > 'see' a person, I am > able to > involuntarily 'judge' him and the judgement is > always correct, > unfortunately. Initially, one is elated over this > 'achievement' ! > Then, it 'sticks' to you like a leech and > impossible > to ward it off, making your daily spiritual life hindered > and > disturbed ! When I look at a leper's leg oozing, > uncontrollably > I am moved with emotion; and, the result is that my > legs get swollen and pain me. Any amount of my trying > to 'avoid' such affectation proved futail ! The > same with > 'judgement' over people whom I meet -- I ' > become ' them ! > What a horror ! I go round the Holy Hill, almost daily, > praying that this 'impediment' be removed from my > system ! > Arunachala is very kind to me ! This impurity is slowly > but surely > disappearing from me ! Hence, my 'warning' to > you ! > Never be 'attracted' to psychic powers and their > resultant 'achievements' ! Hurry ! Save > yourself ! " > > I listened to her ! It worked ! > > It is the Grace of Sri Bhagavan that 'blessed' me > through Mrs.Osborne and 'saved' me ! Even if by > accident, > somehow, what I say came true, I instantly prayed to Him > to cleanse me from this 'impurity' ! He has > always > blessed me....... > > How to 'save' oneself from this 'danger' ? > > Only through constantly and persistently > going to the root of thoughts through 'Who Am I ?' > and immersing oneself in Silence ! > Also through instant 'prayer' > of chanting the Holy of the holiest 'mantra' : > " I " , " I " , " I " , > " I " ....... > > I never refrain myself from sharing this important > " instruction " from my fellow-seekers, for, like > Mrs.Osborne, > I too am deeply interested in the welfare and progress > of each spiritual seeker ! > > Thank you for giving me an opportunity to ponder over > this important facet in spiritual seeking ! > > Love, > Ganesan. Quote
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2008 Report Posted October 6, 2008 Alan, If Sir Ganesan gives permission, we can post these to the site eventually. By the way, there are two new posts on the site. Those who are d to the site get them in their e-mail. If you are interested in getting what is posted on the Luthar.com in your e-mail when it is posted, go the site and with your e-mail. Ultimately, I would like to shift the membership there as well so that everyone has access to the group as well as the site in their e-mails. Namaste and love, Yours in Bhagavan Harsha On Behalf Of Alan Jacobs Monday, October 06, 2008 9:00 AM " TRANSCEND THE GREATEST 'EVIL' " Dear friends, Here is a Spiritual sharing I have received from Sri V.Ganesan on Siddhis. He has given me permission to post it on our site. Dear friends, >> The following is this morning's " spiritual > sharing " ! Transcend The Greatest Evil > J.Krishnamurti, Yogi Ramsuratkumar and other Saints > whom I have come across had tremendous " Powers " > -- > but, they " used " them to help others, heal others > ! > Ordinary people will only 'misuse' such powers, > like a child cutting its own fingers if it picked up a > knife > > The greatest 'obstacle' in a true seeker's life > is " acquiring > psychic powers " -- either consciously or > unconsciously ! > By the blessings of Sat-Guru Ramana, I have been > 'saved' > from this potential danger, from the beginning of my > sadhana ! > > Mrs.Osborne, one day, voluntarily came to me and expressed > : > " Ganesh ! Never entertain any 'thought of > appreciation' over > other's capacity to read thoughts or perform miracles. > It is > an 'evil ghost' ! Don't you know the oft > quoted warning : > ' Think of the devil, and, it will be there ' ? > It squarely > applies to psychic powers only ! " I was puzzled and > asked > her to explain what she was trying to drive in to me. > > " You know well that ' petrol ' is only the > refined form of crude > oil that is extracted from the earth. The crude oil when > purified becomes kerosine; further purification results > in petrol; still more subtle purification makes it worthy > as fuel for flying the aircrafts. But, it is the same > crude oil ! > Our 'mind' is the crude oil. Religious disciplines > solidify it > and make it into a 'devoted mind' . Further > concentration > creates psychic energy and further more effort results > in 'performing miracles' ! But, it is the same > 'mind' which > a true seker has to trace and pluck it off from its roots ! > So, why 'enrich' that which anyhow has to be > destroyed ? > Look at me ! Due to my former training in the West, > somehow, > I unnecessarily acquired it; and, now am struggling to get > rid of it; > but, it is so difficult and complicated ! When I > 'see' a person, I am > able to > involuntarily 'judge' him and the judgement is > always correct, > unfortunately. Initially, one is elated over this > 'achievement' ! > Then, it 'sticks' to you like a leech and > impossible > to ward it off, making your daily spiritual life hindered > and > disturbed ! When I look at a leper's leg oozing, > uncontrollably > I am moved with emotion; and, the result is that my > legs get swollen and pain me. Any amount of my trying > to 'avoid' such affectation proved futail ! The > same with > 'judgement' over people whom I meet -- I ' > become ' them ! > What a horror ! I go round the Holy Hill, almost daily, > praying that this 'impediment' be removed from my > system ! > Arunachala is very kind to me ! This impurity is slowly > but surely > disappearing from me ! Hence, my 'warning' to > you ! > Never be 'attracted' to psychic powers and their > resultant 'achievements' ! Hurry ! Save > yourself ! " > > I listened to her ! It worked ! > > It is the Grace of Sri Bhagavan that 'blessed' me > through Mrs.Osborne and 'saved' me ! Even if by > accident, > somehow, what I say came true, I instantly prayed to Him > to cleanse me from this 'impurity' ! He has > always > blessed me....... > > How to 'save' oneself from this 'danger' ? > > Only through constantly and persistently > going to the root of thoughts through 'Who Am I ?' > and immersing oneself in Silence ! > Also through instant 'prayer' > of chanting the Holy of the holiest 'mantra' : > " I " , " I " , " I " , > " I " ....... > > I never refrain myself from sharing this important > " instruction " from my fellow-seekers, for, like > Mrs.Osborne, > I too am deeply interested in the welfare and progress > of each spiritual seeker ! > > Thank you for giving me an opportunity to ponder over > this important facet in spiritual seeking ! > > Love, > Ganesan. --- Quote
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2008 Report Posted October 6, 2008 Dear Harsha, Yes. That would be ok. He has given me permission for us to post what he sends to me. I receive the E Mails already. I agree, there should be a link from the Harshasatsangh group to Luthar in due course. All love, Alan --- On Mon, 6/10/08, Harsha wrote: Harsha RE: " TRANSCEND THE GREATEST 'EVIL' " Monday, 6 October, 2008, 2:20 PM Alan, If Sir Ganesan gives permission, we can post these to the site eventually. By the way, there are two new posts on the site. Those who are d to the site get them in their e-mail. If you are interested in getting what is posted on the Luthar.com in your e-mail when it is posted, go the site and with your e-mail. Ultimately, I would like to shift the membership there as well so that everyone has access to the group as well as the site in their e-mails. Namaste and love, Yours in Bhagavan Harsha [] On Behalf Of Alan Jacobs Monday, October 06, 2008 9:00 AM " TRANSCEND THE GREATEST 'EVIL' " Dear friends, Here is a Spiritual sharing I have received from Sri V.Ganesan on Siddhis. He has given me permission to post it on our site. Dear friends, >> The following is this morning's " spiritual > sharing " ! Transcend The Greatest Evil > J.Krishnamurti, Yogi Ramsuratkumar and other Saints > whom I have come across had tremendous " Powers " > -- > but, they " used " them to help others, heal others > ! > Ordinary people will only 'misuse' such powers, > like a child cutting its own fingers if it picked up a > knife > > The greatest 'obstacle' in a true seeker's life > is " acquiring > psychic powers " -- either consciously or > unconsciously ! > By the blessings of Sat-Guru Ramana, I have been > 'saved' > from this potential danger, from the beginning of my > sadhana ! > > Mrs.Osborne, one day, voluntarily came to me and expressed > : > " Ganesh ! Never entertain any 'thought of > appreciation' over > other's capacity to read thoughts or perform miracles. > It is > an 'evil ghost' ! Don't you know the oft > quoted warning : > ' Think of the devil, and, it will be there ' ? > It squarely > applies to psychic powers only ! " I was puzzled and > asked > her to explain what she was trying to drive in to me. > > " You know well that ' petrol ' is only the > refined form of crude > oil that is extracted from the earth. The crude oil when > purified becomes kerosine; further purification results > in petrol; still more subtle purification makes it worthy > as fuel for flying the aircrafts. But, it is the same > crude oil ! > Our 'mind' is the crude oil. Religious disciplines > solidify it > and make it into a 'devoted mind' . Further > concentration > creates psychic energy and further more effort results > in 'performing miracles' ! But, it is the same > 'mind' which > a true seker has to trace and pluck it off from its roots ! > So, why 'enrich' that which anyhow has to be > destroyed ? > Look at me ! Due to my former training in the West, > somehow, > I unnecessarily acquired it; and, now am struggling to get > rid of it; > but, it is so difficult and complicated ! When I > 'see' a person, I am > able to > involuntarily 'judge' him and the judgement is > always correct, > unfortunately. Initially, one is elated over this > 'achievement' ! > Then, it 'sticks' to you like a leech and > impossible > to ward it off, making your daily spiritual life hindered > and > disturbed ! When I look at a leper's leg oozing, > uncontrollably > I am moved with emotion; and, the result is that my > legs get swollen and pain me. Any amount of my trying > to 'avoid' such affectation proved futail ! The > same with > 'judgement' over people whom I meet -- I ' > become ' them ! > What a horror ! I go round the Holy Hill, almost daily, > praying that this 'impediment' be removed from my > system ! > Arunachala is very kind to me ! This impurity is slowly > but surely > disappearing from me ! Hence, my 'warning' to > you ! > Never be 'attracted' to psychic powers and their > resultant 'achievements' ! Hurry ! Save > yourself ! " > > I listened to her ! It worked ! > > It is the Grace of Sri Bhagavan that 'blessed' me > through Mrs.Osborne and 'saved' me ! Even if by > accident, > somehow, what I say came true, I instantly prayed to Him > to cleanse me from this 'impurity' ! He has > always > blessed me....... > > How to 'save' oneself from this 'danger' ? > > Only through constantly and persistently > going to the root of thoughts through 'Who Am I ?' > and immersing oneself in Silence ! > Also through instant 'prayer' > of chanting the Holy of the holiest 'mantra' : > " I " , " I " , " I " , > " I " ....... > > I never refrain myself from sharing this important > " instruction " from my fellow-seekers, for, like > Mrs.Osborne, > I too am deeply interested in the welfare and progress > of each spiritual seeker ! > > Thank you for giving me an opportunity to ponder over > this important facet in spiritual seeking ! > > Love, > Ganesan. ------------ --------- --------- ------ Quote
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2008 Report Posted October 6, 2008  Dear Alan thank you for forwarding this practical spiritual advice and please let Sri V Ganesan know it too...... in His Grace michael - Alan Jacobs Monday, October 06, 2008 3:00 PM " TRANSCEND THE GREATEST 'EVIL' " Dear friends,Here is a Spiritual sharing I have received from Sri V.Ganesan on Siddhis. He has given me permission to post it on our site.Dear friends,>> The following is this morning's "spiritual> sharing" !Transcend The Greatest Evil> J.Krishnamurti, Yogi Ramsuratkumar and other Saints> whom I have come across had tremendous "Powers"> --> but, they "used" them to help others, heal others> !> Ordinary people will only 'misuse' such powers,> like a child cutting its own fingers if it picked up a> knife > > The greatest 'obstacle' in a true seeker's life> is "acquiring> psychic powers" -- either consciously or> unconsciously !> By the blessings of Sat-Guru Ramana, I have been> 'saved'> from this potential danger, from the beginning of my> sadhana !> > Mrs.Osborne, one day, voluntarily came to me and expressed> :> "Ganesh ! Never entertain any 'thought of> appreciation' over> other's capacity to read thoughts or perform miracles.> It is> an 'evil ghost' ! Don't you know the oft> quoted warning :> ' Think of the devil, and, it will be there ' ? > It squarely> applies to psychic powers only ! " I was puzzled and> asked> her to explain what she was trying to drive in to me.> > "You know well that ' petrol ' is only the> refined form of crude> oil that is extracted from the earth. The crude oil when> purified becomes kerosine; further purification results> in petrol; still more subtle purification makes it worthy> as fuel for flying the aircrafts. But, it is the same> crude oil !> Our 'mind' is the crude oil. Religious disciplines> solidify it> and make it into a 'devoted mind' . Further> concentration> creates psychic energy and further more effort results> in 'performing miracles' ! But, it is the same > 'mind' which> a true seker has to trace and pluck it off from its roots !> So, why 'enrich' that which anyhow has to be> destroyed ?> Look at me ! Due to my former training in the West,> somehow,> I unnecessarily acquired it; and, now am struggling to get> rid of it;> but, it is so difficult and complicated ! When I> 'see' a person, I am> able to> involuntarily 'judge' him and the judgement is> always correct,> unfortunately. Initially, one is elated over this> 'achievement' !> Then, it 'sticks' to you like a leech and> impossible> to ward it off, making your daily spiritual life hindered> and> disturbed ! When I look at a leper's leg oozing,> uncontrollably> I am moved with emotion; and, the result is that my> legs get swollen and pain me. Any amount of my trying> to 'avoid' such affectation proved futail ! The> same with> 'judgement' over people whom I meet -- I '> become ' them !> What a horror ! I go round the Holy Hill, almost daily,> praying that this 'impediment' be removed from my> system !> Arunachala is very kind to me ! This impurity is slowly> but surely> disappearing from me ! Hence, my 'warning' to> you !> Never be 'attracted' to psychic powers and their> resultant 'achievements' ! Hurry ! Save> yourself ! "> > I listened to her ! It worked !> > It is the Grace of Sri Bhagavan that 'blessed' me> through Mrs.Osborne and 'saved' me ! Even if by> accident,> somehow, what I say came true, I instantly prayed to Him> to cleanse me from this 'impurity' ! He has> always> blessed me.......> > How to 'save' oneself from this 'danger' ?> > Only through constantly and persistently> going to the root of thoughts through 'Who Am I ?'> and immersing oneself in Silence !> Also through instant 'prayer'> of chanting the Holy of the holiest 'mantra' :> " I " , " I " , " I " , > " I " .......> > I never refrain myself from sharing this important> "instruction" from my fellow-seekers, for, like> Mrs.Osborne,> I too am deeply interested in the welfare and progress> of each spiritual seeker !> > Thank you for giving me an opportunity to ponder over> this important facet in spiritual seeking !> > Love,> Ganesan. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.6/1709 - Release 05/10/2008 9.20 Quote
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2008 Report Posted October 6, 2008 Dear Michael, I shall, all love Alan --- On Mon, 6/10/08, Michael Bindel <michael.bindel wrote: Michael Bindel <michael.bindelRe: " TRANSCEND THE GREATEST 'EVIL' " Date: Monday, 6 October, 2008, 3:04 PM  Dear Alan thank you for forwarding this practical spiritual advice and please let Sri V Ganesan know it too...... in His Grace michael - Alan Jacobs Monday, October 06, 2008 3:00 PM " TRANSCEND THE GREATEST 'EVIL' " Dear friends,Here is a Spiritual sharing I have received from Sri V.Ganesan on Siddhis. He has given me permission to post it on our site.Dear friends,>> The following is this morning's "spiritual> sharing" !Transcend The Greatest Evil> J.Krishnamurti, Yogi Ramsuratkumar and other Saints> whom I have come across had tremendous "Powers"> --> but, they "used" them to help others, heal others> !> Ordinary people will only 'misuse' such powers,> like a child cutting its own fingers if it picked up a> knife > > The greatest 'obstacle' in a true seeker's life> is "acquiring> psychic powers" -- either consciously or> unconsciously !> By the blessings of Sat-Guru Ramana, I have been> 'saved'> from this potential danger, from the beginning of my> sadhana !> > Mrs.Osborne, one day, voluntarily came to me and expressed> :> "Ganesh ! Never entertain any 'thought of> appreciation' over> other's capacity to read thoughts or perform miracles.> It is> an 'evil ghost' ! Don't you know the oft> quoted warning :> ' Think of the devil, and, it will be there ' ? > It squarely> applies to psychic powers only ! " I was puzzled and> asked> her to explain what she was trying to drive in to me.> > "You know well that ' petrol ' is only the> refined form of crude> oil that is extracted from the earth. The crude oil when> purified becomes kerosine; further purification results> in petrol; still more subtle purification makes it worthy> as fuel for flying the aircrafts. But, it is the same> crude oil !> Our 'mind' is the crude oil. Religious disciplines> solidify it> and make it into a 'devoted mind' . Further> concentration> creates psychic energy and further more effort results> in 'performing miracles' ! But, it is the same > 'mind' which> a true seker has to trace and pluck it off from its roots !> So, why 'enrich' that which anyhow has to be> destroyed ?> Look at me ! Due to my former training in the West,> somehow,> I unnecessarily acquired it; and, now am struggling to get> rid of it;> but, it is so difficult and complicated ! When I> 'see' a person, I am> able to> involuntarily 'judge' him and the judgement is> always correct,> unfortunately. Initially, one is elated over this> 'achievement' !> Then, it 'sticks' to you like a leech and> impossible> to ward it off, making your daily spiritual life hindered> and> disturbed ! When I look at a leper's leg oozing,> uncontrollably> I am moved with emotion; and, the result is that my> legs get swollen and pain me. Any amount of my trying> to 'avoid' such affectation proved futail ! The> same with> 'judgement' over people whom I meet -- I '> become ' them !> What a horror ! I go round the Holy Hill, almost daily,> praying that this 'impediment' be removed from my> system !> Arunachala is very kind to me ! This impurity is slowly> but surely> disappearing from me ! Hence, my 'warning' to> you !> Never be 'attracted' to psychic powers and their> resultant 'achievements' ! Hurry ! Save> yourself ! "> > I listened to her ! It worked !> > It is the Grace of Sri Bhagavan that 'blessed' me> through Mrs.Osborne and 'saved' me ! Even if by> accident,> somehow, what I say came true, I instantly prayed to Him> to cleanse me from this 'impurity' ! He has> always> blessed me.......> > How to 'save' oneself from this 'danger' ?> > Only through constantly and persistently> going to the root of thoughts through 'Who Am I ?'> and immersing oneself in Silence !> Also through instant 'prayer'> of chanting the Holy of the holiest 'mantra' :> " I " , " I " , " I " , > " I " .......> > I never refrain myself from sharing this important> "instruction" from my fellow-seekers, for, like> Mrs.Osborne,> I too am deeply interested in the welfare and progress> of each spiritual seeker !> > Thank you for giving me an opportunity to ponder over> this important facet in spiritual seeking !> > Love,> Ganesan. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg. com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.6/1709 - Release 05/10/2008 9.20 Quote
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