Guest guest Posted September 16, 2003 Report Share Posted September 16, 2003 1) How do you pronounce "phaT" as in "astrAya phaT" Is it with an "f" sound as in "fot" or is it with a "p" sound as in "pot"? Answer from Swamiji: F or PH as in Philosophy. 2) Can one start at the beginning of the text, go as far as possible in one sitting, take a break and come back where they left off? Over a period of a week, for example, until the text is finished? Answer from Swaniji: Yes, as long as we are students, She will certainly forgive us. We are trrying to do our best. The prescriptions to perform the entire recitation in one asana is for those who are striving for the highest goal. The rest of us will perform to the extent of our capacity, and then continually try to increase our capacity. That is the tapasya. 3) Can the navarna vidhih be used as a system of worship all by itself, or must it be recited along with the entire text? Answer from Swamiji: It can be recited alone, with other texts, but must surely be performed when reciting the Chandi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 17, 2003 Report Share Posted September 17, 2003 Pranams to the holy feet of Swamiji! Wow! I am star-struck! Many thanks to Sarada-ji for relaying my question and to Jesse Arana and orca9991 for their answers also. It is so wonderful to be among like-minded seekers. May Chandi bless you all! AUM , "Sarada" <sarada_saraswati> wrote: > 1) How do you pronounce "phaT" as in "astrAya phaT" Is it with > an "f" > sound as in "fot" or is it with a "p" sound as in "pot"? > > Answer from Swamiji: F or PH as in Philosophy. > > > 2) Can one start at the beginning of the text, go as far as possible > in one sitting, take a break and come back where they left off? Over > a > period of a week, for example, until the text is finished? > > Answer from Swaniji: Yes, as long as we are students, She will > certainly forgive us. We are > trrying to do our best. The prescriptions to perform the entire > recitation in one asana is for those who are striving for the > highest goal. > The rest of us will perform to the extent of our capacity, and then > continually try to increase our capacity. That is the tapasya. > > > 3) Can the navarna vidhih be used as a system of worship all by > itself, or must it be recited along with the entire text? > > Answer from Swamiji: It can be recited alone, with other texts, but > must surely be performed > when reciting the Cha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2003 Report Share Posted September 18, 2003 In response to Swami’s question about the attributes of a seeker: A burning commitment to do whatever it takes to get to God, an unshakeable sankalpa to never give up, never quit, never break the commitment to strive towards that goal, no matter what. We made that commitment before birth, and it is part of our Soul bhij mantra. yes"> That mantra which never stops humming, propelling us to God, carrying us across the sea of objects and relationships. That is my feeling about it. Jai Maa -----Original Message----- Sarada [sarada_saraswati ] Tuesday, September 16, 2003 7:37 PM Swamiji's answer to Shivadancer's Chandi questions color:black">1) How do you pronounce "phaT" as in "astrAya phaT" Is it with mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> an "f" sound as in "fot" or is it with a "p" sound as in "pot"? Answer from Swamiji: F or PH as in Philosophy. 2) Can one start at the beginning of the text, go as far as possible in one sitting, take a break and come back where they left off? Over a period of a week, for example, until the text is finished? Answer from Swaniji: Yes, as long as we are students, She will certainly forgive us. We are trrying to do our best. The prescriptions to perform the entire recitation in one asana is for those who are striving for the highest goal. The rest of us will perform to the extent of our capacity, and then continually try to increase our capacity. That is the tapasya. 3) Can the navarna vidhih be used as a system of worship all by itself, or must it be recited along with the entire text? Answer from Swamiji: It can be recited alone, with other texts, but must surely be performed when reciting the Chandi. line-break"> windowtext"> color:black"> "Courier New";mso-fareast-font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> Your use of is subject to the Terms of Service. mso-color-alt:windowtext"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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