Tidbits from Chandi Class of 11/17/04

[Guest guest]

In Nitya's absence due to a healing foot, I thought I would share a

little something from a recent Chandi class (as Latha requests):

 

Humorous dialogue at the onset of the class: Swamiji is sharing

that Shree Maa feels that the teaching pace of Chandi, Chapter I was

going too slow, then last class was too fast. Swamiji announces,

"I am in the grips of "Too Much and Too Little!" and Shree Maa retorts

from the corner of the room, "I'm Too Much"! Everyone laughs. Then I'm

thinking to myself, "Well, we disciples must be "Too Little".

 

In Chandi, Chapter I, in verses 36-38, Swamiji is emphasizing the

way in which the two main characters, the Businessman and the King,

approach their Great Wise Master. In English, the translation is:

"Observing the proper customs and congenialities for learning, they sat

down and engaged in conversation". Swamiji explained: Their behavior

in approaching the Master is in accordance with the congenialities. He

says that the practice of pranam (bowing down) establishes a

respectful rapport for learning. The behavior of pranam is placing the

highest part of myself at the lowest part of one's teacher, the Guru's

feet, and it convey's humility. He said that the practice of pranam

goes beyond the physical action; it conveys an attitude of respect,

which can also be demonstrated with a smile, and through seva.

 

Shree Maa shared her intuitive understanding of the Businessman

and his business: his business involves the gyan indriyas, the five

senses. In the Chandi story, he is always negotiating with his senses.

When he (WE) gets control of his five senses, when he is successful in

doing this, he goes into samadhi.

It sounds so simple, yes? We are all enjoying this class.Kamala

[Guest guest]

Dear Kamala ,

 

You really brought out the class atmosphere and your enjoyment is

evident in your post.

 

We know too little about "Too much and Too little" and can never

learn too much about them.

 

When I respect the teacher

I am receptive to their teaching.

 

Thank you for your update on your Chandi-date.

Latha

 

 

, "kamalama_2002"

<kamalama_2002> wrote:

> In Nitya's absence due to a healing foot, I thought I would share a

> little something from a recent Chandi class (as Latha requests):

>

> Humorous dialogue at the onset of the class: Swamiji is

sharing

> that Shree Maa feels that the teaching pace of Chandi, Chapter I

was

> going too slow, then last class was too fast. Swamiji announces,

> "I am in the grips of "Too Much and Too Little!" and Shree Maa

retorts

> from the corner of the room, "I'm Too Much"! Everyone laughs. Then

I'm

> thinking to myself, "Well, we disciples must be "Too Little".

>

> In Chandi, Chapter I, in verses 36-38, Swamiji is emphasizing

the

> way in which the two main characters, the Businessman and the King,

> approach their Great Wise Master. In English, the translation is:

> "Observing the proper customs and congenialities for learning, they

sat

> down and engaged in conversation". Swamiji explained: Their

behavior

> in approaching the Master is in accordance with the congenialities.

He

> says that the practice of pranam (bowing down) establishes a

> respectful rapport for learning. The behavior of pranam is placing

the

> highest part of myself at the lowest part of one's teacher, the

Guru's

> feet, and it convey's humility. He said that the practice of

pranam

> goes beyond the physical action; it conveys an attitude of respect,

> which can also be demonstrated with a smile, and through seva.

>

> Shree Maa shared her intuitive understanding of the

Businessman

> and his business: his business involves the gyan indriyas, the

five

> senses. In the Chandi story, he is always negotiating with his

senses.

> When he (WE) gets control of his five senses, when he is successful

in

> doing this, he goes into samadhi.

> It sounds so simple, yes? We are all enjoying this

class.Kamala