Guest guest Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hello Dear Alanji, Your first attempt at the Roundel is ENOURMOUSLY POWERFUL! Thanx for sharing. Look forward to more postings Regards, Nima , Alan Jacobs <alanadamsjacobs wrote: > > Dear Friends, > > I propose posting a more or less daily ROUNDEL based on the teachings of > the late Robert Adams, whom I visited in Sedona USA, for several weeks > before his death. He was a Jnani, in my opinion , based on the palpable > peace and love, (as well his teaching solely based on his Master Ramana > Maharshi with whom he stayed from 1947-50), that I, and his studnts, felt > in his presence. For those who wish to know more, about this remarkable > man, google the Infinity Institute Website, run by his widow Nicole. > > But first what is a Roundel? It is an old Provencal form. Algernon > Swinburne describes what it is in Roundel form. > > ROUNDEL > > A ROUNDEL is wrought as a ring or a starbright sphere, > With craft of delight and with cunning sound unsought, > That the heart of the hearer may smile if to pleasure his ear > A roundel is wrought. > > Its jewel of music is carven of all or aught -- > Love, laughter or mourning -- rememberance of rapture or fear -- > That fancy may fashion to hang in the ear of thought. > > As a bird's quick song runs round, and the hearts in us hear -- > Pause answers to pause, and again the same strain caught, > So moves the device whence, round as a pearl or tear, > A roundel is wrought. > > (Swinburne composed a Collection of a hundred Roundels. > > Here is my first attempt. > > ROAR FROM THE ROOF TOPS > > ALL is very well! to unfold exactly as it should, > Let it roar from the roof tops, all bold seekers tell, > That power which knows the way is truly good, > All is very well! > > To rouse the sleeper from his dream -- ring the bell > Of Truth; All IS ONE, non-dual! for aeons stood > This beacon lamp to light our gloomy shaded dell. > > As green willows grow sweetly in silent woods, > Foolish fear ends. Firm faith tolls the death knell > Of ignorance, for all to wake, who wish they could. > All is very well! > > Alan Jacobs > > P.S. " All is very well, unfolding as it should, trust that great power > which knows the way " , was a maxim of Robert's which he often repeated at > his memorable satsangs. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Since Alan-ji mentioned Robert Adams, here is an article from an HS member, Kheyala who visited Robert Adams. It is quite wonderful and funny. Alan, you should write about Robert Adams if you like. satsang-with-robert-adams-by-kheyala Love, Harsha > > P.S. " All is very well, unfolding as it should, trust that great power > which knows the way " , was a maxim of Robert's which he often repeated at > his memorable satsangs. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Dear Harshaji, Thanks for this posting. I was with Robert for weeks just before he took Maha Samahdi. He was determined to puncture the pretentious mock solemnity which devotees used to assume in a satsangh atmosphere, and make them relax. He did this masterfully. Then when his talk was delivered it was very different, he was all fire and the Jnani emerged from the track suit and base ball cap disguise. Sitting with him in silence was very powerful and his gaze was strong. He had a marvellous, almost mischievous sense of humour intent on destroying our preconceptions of what has been described as 'spiritual business'.. Love, Alan--- On Thu, 4/6/09, Harsha wrote: Harsha RE: POWERFUL ROAR FROM THE ROOF TOPS Date: Thursday, 4 June, 2009, 4:21 AM Since Alan-ji mentioned Robert Adams, here is an article from an HS member,Kheyala who visited Robert Adams. It is quite wonderful and funny. Alan, youshould write about Robert Adams if you like.http://luthar. com/satsang- with-robert- adams-by- kheyalaLove,Harsha> > P.S. "All is very well, unfolding as it should, trust that great power > which knows the way", was a maxim of Robert's which he often repeated at> his memorable satsangs.> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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