Guest guest Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 What does it take to make and keep a sankalpa , and how does Lord Shiva help here? Swamiji writes in the Advanced Shiva Puja book " Shiva is the Lord of Sankalpa ". I have an idea of my goal, but it needs clarity and refinement. Swamiji writes "Shiva gives the strength of will power to define and obtain our goals" Once I know the goal, I need to stay focussed on the path. I need to bring the mind back to the goal again and again. Swamiji writes " Nothing deflects Shiva from His path" I need help to not get distracted by the worldly attractions that are so tantalizing and seductive. Swamiji writes , "Shiva gives us the strength to attach ourselves to the sustaining values of life, to the values that will stay with us through eternity " In this auspicious month of Magh, now that we are nearing Shivaratri, here is the perfect opportunity to keep our minds focussed on Lord Shiva, and ask for His help with our sankalpas. For he is " the excellent charioteer of the horses of mankind " and " awakens them from sloth and laziness to this renewed energy " . MAY MY MIND BE FILLED WITH THAT FIRM DETERMINATION OF SHIVA, THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF INFINITE GOODNESS " (Shiva Sankalpa Stotram) Oh Lord Shiva , "Bless us with consistency. Bless us with eternal life in the vision of YOU" (Rudrashtadhyayi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 How to remain fixed on the goal is not an easy feat. Your commitment gets tested again and again. This could be in a relationship with anyone, or a vow you have taken such as a marriage vow or a sankalpa vow. I believe the weakest link in the resolve of your goal is tested. Where there is a character flaw or imperfection is this weak link. It usually ends up being the thought called the Great Ego as described in the Chandi. Without the guidance and protection of a Guru one can be carried away with the swift moving flood water and soon you are lost in Maya. Grab onto the hem of Maa's sari as Swamiji advises and you will be safe. Environment is also important in maintaining a one-pointed mind. Blessed are those who have a spiritual community to provide them with support and example. I want to thank Shree Maa, Swamiji and all of my brothers and sisters at the Devi Mandir family in helping me keep my resolve. Jai Shiva! , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > What does it take to make and keep a sankalpa , and how does Lord > Shiva help here? > > Swamiji writes in the Advanced Shiva Puja book " Shiva is the Lord > of Sankalpa ". > > I have an idea of my goal, but it needs clarity and refinement. > > Swamiji writes "Shiva gives the strength of will power to define and > obtain our goals" > > Once I know the goal, I need to stay focussed on the path. I need > to bring the mind back to the goal again and again. > > Swamiji writes " Nothing deflects Shiva from His path" > > I need help to not get distracted by the worldly attractions that > are so tantalizing and seductive. > > Swamiji writes , "Shiva gives us the strength to attach ourselves to > the sustaining values of life, to the values that will stay with us > through eternity " > > In this auspicious month of Magh, now that we are nearing > Shivaratri, here is the perfect opportunity to keep our minds > focussed on Lord Shiva, and ask for His help with our sankalpas. > > For he is " the excellent charioteer of the horses of mankind " > and " awakens them from sloth and laziness to this renewed > energy " . MAY MY MIND BE FILLED WITH THAT FIRM DETERMINATION OF > SHIVA, THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF INFINITE GOODNESS " (Shiva Sankalpa > Stotram) > > Oh Lord Shiva , "Bless us with consistency. Bless us with eternal > life in the vision of YOU" (Rudrashtadhyayi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 15, 2004 Report Share Posted February 15, 2004 oh latha thank you for writing down this last part so invigorating and clarifying: MAY MY MIND BE FILLED WITH THAT FIRM DETERMINATION OF SHIVA, THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF INFINITE GOODNESS " (Shiva Sankalpa Stotram) and ... Oh Lord Shiva , "Bless us with consistency. Bless us with eternal life in the vision of YOU" (Rudrashtadhyayi) such peaceful purpose, god-vision, fixed in sincerity, and great resolve ... steve c. , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > What does it take to make and keep a sankalpa , and how does Lord > Shiva help here? > > Swamiji writes in the Advanced Shiva Puja book " Shiva is the Lord > of Sankalpa ". > > I have an idea of my goal, but it needs clarity and refinement. > > Swamiji writes "Shiva gives the strength of will power to define and > obtain our goals" > > Once I know the goal, I need to stay focussed on the path. I need > to bring the mind back to the goal again and again. > > Swamiji writes " Nothing deflects Shiva from His path" > > I need help to not get distracted by the worldly attractions that > are so tantalizing and seductive. > > Swamiji writes , "Shiva gives us the strength to attach ourselves to > the sustaining values of life, to the values that will stay with us > through eternity " > > In this auspicious month of Magh, now that we are nearing > Shivaratri, here is the perfect opportunity to keep our minds > focussed on Lord Shiva, and ask for His help with our sankalpas. > > For he is " the excellent charioteer of the horses of mankind " > and " awakens them from sloth and laziness to this renewed > energy " . MAY MY MIND BE FILLED WITH THAT FIRM DETERMINATION OF > SHIVA, THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF INFINITE GOODNESS " (Shiva Sankalpa > Stotram) > > Oh Lord Shiva , "Bless us with consistency. Bless us with eternal > life in the vision of YOU" (Rudrashtadhyayi) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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