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Swamiji says that that the power of a mantra is magnified when

chanted before the fire. And I have personally seen the beneficial

effects of a mantra when chanted in a group . Last Saturday, we had

both opportunities, to chant the Vishnu Sahasranam as a group before

the fire at the Mandir. The chanting was lead by Sarada.

 

The fire ceremony started with the first respects paid to Lord

Ganesh, moved onto the Vishnu Sahasranam, followed by a mala on

Lakshmi's bija, Hanuman's bija, the Tryambakam, and a new one "Sat

chit ekam brahma" and then finally a mala on Shiva.

 

Maa was there, regally presiding over the homa . She was not there as

the Guru, she was there as the mother, looking out for her son

leading the fire ceremony. She even personally searched around for

some kindling wood to help make the initial feeble fire grow. She

made sure that everybody in the group followed Sarada's lead and

called out more than once "Follow his lead". And each time we

finished a mala, she would look at Sarada in his response to what to

do next with a "whatever you want" and that sweet, gentle smile again.

 

Mother, when you give us advice, we may choose to think over it and

not follow it.... but when you love us and encourage us like you did

yesterday , how can we not surrender at your feet and follow you to

the ends of the earth?

 

How fortunate we are ... that you look out for us. You look out for

your children, encourage, inspire, nurture and love. What more do we

want ?

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Namaste Latha,

 

Can you ask Maa what "Sat Chit Ekam Brahma" means?

 

It was wonderful.

 

Brian

 

At 10:16 PM 1/18/2004, you wrote:

>Swamiji says that that the power of a mantra is magnified when

>chanted before the fire. And I have personally seen the beneficial

>effects of a mantra when chanted in a group . Last Saturday, we had

>both opportunities, to chant the Vishnu Sahasranam as a group before

>the fire at the Mandir. The chanting was lead by Sarada.

>

>The fire ceremony started with the first respects paid to Lord

>Ganesh, moved onto the Vishnu Sahasranam, followed by a mala on

>Lakshmi's bija, Hanuman's bija, the Tryambakam, and a new one "Sat

>chit ekam brahma" and then finally a mala on Shiva.

>

>Maa was there, regally presiding over the homa . She was not there as

>the Guru, she was there as the mother, looking out for her son

>leading the fire ceremony. She even personally searched around for

>some kindling wood to help make the initial feeble fire grow. She

>made sure that everybody in the group followed Sarada's lead and

>called out more than once "Follow his lead". And each time we

>finished a mala, she would look at Sarada in his response to what to

>do next with a "whatever you want" and that sweet, gentle smile again.

>

>Mother, when you give us advice, we may choose to think over it and

>not follow it.... but when you love us and encourage us like you did

>yesterday , how can we not surrender at your feet and follow you to

>the ends of the earth?

>

>How fortunate we are ... that you look out for us. You look out for

>your children, encourage, inspire, nurture and love. What more do we

>want ?

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Hello, Latha,

Although I haven't replied to your posts previously, I really wanted

to tell you how much I benefit from your candid revelations. I am

very new to "all this" and much of it both attracts and intimidates

me. Your comments help ease my discomforts. I was especially

relieved to have you write about your experience doing the arati

dance because, for me, the dancing is a very difficult concept. I

have never liked to dance, and I watch all the Devi Mandir videos

searching the crowds for the "quiet" ones, the ones to whom I can

relate, the ones who let me know that it's okay to be the sedate me

that I am. Therefore, reading your comments was a total balm to my

spirit. Knowing there is a person like you connected with Devi

Mandir makes me feel that maybe in some way there is also room for me

(if not in body, then in spirit). I am probably fumbling around most

inarticulately in my effort to offer a simple "thanks."

May I also ask if you can tell me please what mantras are used in the

following quote from you? "The fire ceremony started with the first

respects paid to Lord Ganesh, moved onto the Vishnu Sahasranam,

followed by a mala on Lakshmi's bija, Hanuman's bija, the Tryambakam,

and a new one "Sat chit ekam brahma" and then finally a mala on

Shiva."

Best wishes and warmest regards and many, many thanks,

Karen

-

Latha Nanda

1/18/2004 11:18:40 PM

A group ,a fire ceremony ,and a Mother

Swamiji says that that the power of a mantra is magnified when chanted

before the fire. And I have personally seen the beneficial effects of

a mantra when chanted in a group . Last Saturday, we had both

opportunities, to chant the Vishnu Sahasranam as a group before the

fire at the Mandir. The chanting was lead by Sarada.The fire ceremony

started with the first respects paid to Lord Ganesh, moved onto the

Vishnu Sahasranam, followed by a mala on Lakshmi's bija, Hanuman's

bija, the Tryambakam, and a new one "Sat chit ekam brahma" and then

finally a mala on Shiva. Maa was there, regally presiding over the

homa . She was not there as the Guru, she was there as the mother,

looking out for her son leading the fire ceremony. She even

personally searched around for some kindling wood to help make the

initial feeble fire grow. She made sure that everybody in the group

followed Sarada's lead and called out more than once "Follow his

lead". And each time we finished a mala, she would look at Sarada in

his response to what to do next with a "whatever you want" and that

sweet, gentle smile again.Mother, when you give us advice, we may

choose to think over it and not follow it.... but when you love us

and encourage us like you did yesterday , how can we not surrender at

your feet and follow you to the ends of the earth? How fortunate we

are ... that you look out for us. You look out for your children,

encourage, inspire, nurture and love. What more do we want ? To visit your group on the web, go

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Hi Karen,

I don't know what satsang is like now at the Devi Mandir. When I was

there from 1963 to 2001, there was almost no dancing. Sometimes the

person who did arati danced in front of the murtis. Maybe a couple

more danced in the back of the temple. When I saw the video of the

tour across America I was shocked to see all those people dancing.

It just wasn't that way at home at the Devi Mandir. I only saw

Swamiji dance the arati once. I never saw Maa dance. So don't worry

about not being a dancer. Maa loves the quiet ones.

Ardis

"Karen Borak" <karenborak (AT) earthlink (DOT) net>

Mon, 19 Jan 2004 19:12:46 -0700

RE: A group ,a fire ceremony ,and a Mother

Hello, Latha,

Although I haven't replied to your posts previously, I really wanted

to tell you how much I benefit from your candid revelations. I am

very new to "all this" and much of it both attracts and intimidates

me. Your comments help ease my discomforts. I was especially

relieved to have you write about your experience doing the arati

dance because, for me, the dancing is a very difficult concept. I

have never liked to dance, and I watch all the Devi Mandir videos

searching the crowds for the "quiet" ones, the ones to whom I can

relate, the ones who let me know that it's okay to be the sedate me

that I am. Therefore, reading your comments was a total balm to my

spirit. Knowing there is a person like you connected with Devi

Mandir makes me feel that maybe in some way there is also room for me

(if not in body, then in spirit). I am probably fumbling around most

inarticulately in my effort to offer a simple "thanks."

May I also ask if you can tell me please what mantras are used in the

following quote from you? "The fire ceremony started with the first

respects paid to Lord Ganesh, moved onto the Vishnu Sahasranam,

followed by a mala on Lakshmi's bija, Hanuman's bija, the Tryambakam,

and a new one "Sat chit ekam brahma" and then finally a mala on

Shiva."

Best wishes and warmest regards and many, many thanks,

Karen

-

Latha Nanda <lathananda >

1/18/2004 11:18:40 PM

A group ,a fire ceremony ,and a Mother

Swamiji says that that the power of a mantra is magnified when

chanted before the fire. And I have personally seen the beneficial

effects of a mantra when chanted in a group . Last Saturday, we had

both opportunities, to chant the Vishnu Sahasranam as a group before

the fire at the Mandir. The chanting was lead by Sarada.

The fire ceremony started with the first respects paid to Lord

Ganesh, moved onto the Vishnu Sahasranam, followed by a mala on

Lakshmi's bija, Hanuman's bija, the Tryambakam, and a new one "Sat

chit ekam brahma" and then finally a mala on Shiva.

Maa was there, regally presiding over the homa . She was not there as

the Guru, she was there as the mother, looking out for her son

leading the fire ceremony. She even personally searched around for

some kindling wood to help make the initial feeble fire grow. She

made sure that everybody in the group followed Sarada's lead and

called out more than once "Follow his lead". And each time we

finished a mala, she would look at Sarada in his response to what to

do next with a "whatever you want" and that sweet, gentle smile again.

Mother, when you give us advice, we may choose to think over it and

not follow it.... but when you love us and encourage us like you did

yesterday , how can we not surrender at your feet and follow you to

the ends of the earth?

How fortunate we are ... that you look out for us. You look out for

your children, encourage, inspire, nurture and love. What more do we

want ?

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