Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Hello everyone. I have a general question for the group. My mother has offered to give me her Salagrama Sila (also spelled Shaligram Sila) and I am wondering whether I am worthy of accepting it. It is a sacred stone found in the Himalayas and I am told that the energy or Lord Krishna exists in it. I don’t know very much about the history or significance of this stone and I don’t really know how to worship it, so any information that you may have would be incredibly useful. My mother tells me that if I accept the stone, then I must worship twice daily and that if I am every out of town, then I must make sure that someone else will do puja in my absence. She has worshipped it faithfully for over 20 years and would like to pass it down to me now. I must admit that I am not a very faithful pujari at present and although Lord Shiva is on my mind very often throughout the day, I am very lazy about doing mantras or any sadhana. I am ashamed to say this, but I must be realistic about who I am before I take on such a commitment. In my heart, I really want to accept the Sila and I feel that by taking on this commitment, I will have the motivation I currently lack to do puja everyday and to do the mantras that make me feel so much at peace. It is a discipline that I do not have, but which I would really like to have and I know that it will be good for my soul. At the same time, part of me feels that I should become the person I want to be before I take on such a commitment, instead of hoping to be someone I am not. Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Jai Maa. Saswati Ramaswami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Saswati Ramaswami OK here is the opinion of a cowbory from the states, so hold on to your hat. You are already as good as you need to be to start this puja. Your heart is clear, for all to see. You will quickly become the person you hope to be. Even thinking of that person, you are becoming him. If Shiva is on your mind, you are already doing a mantra of sorts, and by contemplating him, you are not being lazy, you are devoted to the degree you are able at be, this moment in time. Peace, Steve C. , Saswati B Ramaswami <sbramaswami> wrote: > Hello everyone. I have a general question for the group. My mother has > offered to give me her Salagrama Sila (also spelled Shaligram Sila) and I am > wondering whether I am worthy of accepting it. It is a sacred stone found > in the Himalayas and I am told that the energy or Lord Krishna exists in it. > I don¹t know very much about the history or significance of this stone and I > don¹t really know how to worship it, so any information that you may have > would be incredibly useful. My mother tells me that if I accept the stone, > then I must worship twice daily and that if I am every out of town, then I > must make sure that someone else will do puja in my absence. She has > worshipped it faithfully for over 20 years and would like to pass it down to > me now. > > I must admit that I am not a very faithful pujari at present and although > Lord Shiva is on my mind very often throughout the day, I am very lazy about > doing mantras or any sadhana. I am ashamed to say this, but I must be > realistic about who I am before I take on such a commitment. In my heart, I > really want to accept the Sila and I feel that by taking on this commitment, > I will have the motivation I currently lack to do puja everyday and to do > the mantras that make me feel so much at peace. It is a discipline that I > do not have, but which I would really like to have and I know that it will > be good for my soul. At the same time, part of me feels that I should > become the person I want to be before I take on such a commitment, instead > of hoping to be someone I am not. > > Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Jai Maa. > > Saswati Ramaswami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Namaste Saswati, Here is my take on the situation :- It is how you look at the Salagrama. Take a child - any child. If the child was someone else's and you were playing with it, you could always hand it back to the mother, once it started to cry . But if the child were yours, you would have no choice but to take care of it whether you liked it or not. Indeed, you would not think of letting it cry when you knew it needed to be taken care of. You might complain, but in your heart your love for your child is much greater than any temporary hardships you might face ... The same thing with the Salagrama - how do you look at it ? Is it yours, and your responsibility, one that you take on gladly willingly and lovingly, acknowledging the work and strain that it sometimes may cause you , but knowing that the rewards far out weigh the troubles. Or is it still your mother's , one that you feel you can hand back if it doesnt work out for you ? What is your commitment ? What really is your love and inclination towards the practice ? Obviously , you dont need to answer my questions , I just throw them out here for you to think over... One humble request, dont wait to be worthy of a sadhana , then no one could ever begin. It is your intent , that counts , always. Jai Maa Latha , Saswati B Ramaswami <sbramaswami> wrote: > Hello everyone. I have a general question for the group. My mother has > offered to give me her Salagrama Sila (also spelled Shaligram Sila) and I am > wondering whether I am worthy of accepting it. It is a sacred stone found > in the Himalayas and I am told that the energy or Lord Krishna exists in it. > I don¹t know very much about the history or significance of this stone and I > don¹t really know how to worship it, so any information that you may have > would be incredibly useful. My mother tells me that if I accept the stone, > then I must worship twice daily and that if I am every out of town, then I > must make sure that someone else will do puja in my absence. She has > worshipped it faithfully for over 20 years and would like to pass it down to > me now. > > I must admit that I am not a very faithful pujari at present and although > Lord Shiva is on my mind very often throughout the day, I am very lazy about > doing mantras or any sadhana. I am ashamed to say this, but I must be > realistic about who I am before I take on such a commitment. In my heart, I > really want to accept the Sila and I feel that by taking on this commitment, > I will have the motivation I currently lack to do puja everyday and to do > the mantras that make me feel so much at peace. It is a discipline that I > do not have, but which I would really like to have and I know that it will > be good for my soul. At the same time, part of me feels that I should > become the person I want to be before I take on such a commitment, instead > of hoping to be someone I am not. > > Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Jai Maa. > > Saswati Ramaswami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2004 Report Share Posted May 3, 2004 Saraswati, Mother's wisdom is important to consider. Mother, both divine and earthy, is offering a gift. Mother knows her children. Who can not accept a Mother's loving gift? Trust Mother. Blessings, K&M , Saswati B Ramaswami <sbramaswami> wrote: > Hello everyone. I have a general question for the group. My mother has > offered to give me her Salagrama Sila (also spelled Shaligram Sila) and I am > wondering whether I am worthy of accepting it. It is a sacred stone found > in the Himalayas and I am told that the energy or Lord Krishna exists in it. > I don¹t know very much about the history or significance of this stone and I > don¹t really know how to worship it, so any information that you may have > would be incredibly useful. My mother tells me that if I accept the stone, > then I must worship twice daily and that if I am every out of town, then I > must make sure that someone else will do puja in my absence. She has > worshipped it faithfully for over 20 years and would like to pass it down to > me now. > > I must admit that I am not a very faithful pujari at present and although > Lord Shiva is on my mind very often throughout the day, I am very lazy about > doing mantras or any sadhana. I am ashamed to say this, but I must be > realistic about who I am before I take on such a commitment. In my heart, I > really want to accept the Sila and I feel that by taking on this commitment, > I will have the motivation I currently lack to do puja everyday and to do > the mantras that make me feel so much at peace. It is a discipline that I > do not have, but which I would really like to have and I know that it will > be good for my soul. At the same time, part of me feels that I should > become the person I want to be before I take on such a commitment, instead > of hoping to be someone I am not. > > Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Jai Maa. > > Saswati Ramaswami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2004 Report Share Posted May 5, 2004 Does anyone know where I could get a copy of the Shiva Puranas in English? Saswati On 5/3/04 4:15 AM, "Jay Dayal" <dayals (AT) connect (DOT) com.fj> wrote: Hello friend Shaligram is found in Ghantkar, Nepal. It is blessed as being Lord Vishnu himself. A shaligram doesn’t need to ‘praan prathista’ (or life giving) as it is like a living god. In Shiv Puran Lord Shivahimself syas that just seeing one shaligram is like worshipping one thousand shiv lings. I am a staunch devotee of shivji and maa durga but prior to their pooja I worship the shaligram that I have. Believe me worshipping a shaligram will change your life. All the best with YOUR shaligram bhagwan Jay Dayal FIJI ISLANDS. P O Box 1121, Ba, Fiji Islands Saswati B Ramaswami [sbramaswami ] Monday, May 03, 2004 4:38 PM Re: Worship of Salagrama Sila Hello everyone. I have a general question for the group. My mother has offered to give me her Salagrama Sila (also spelled Shaligram Sila) and I am wondering whether I am worthy of accepting it. It is a sacred stone found in the Himalayas and I am told that the energy or Lord Krishna exists in it. I don’t know very much about the history or significance of this stone and I don’t really know how to worship it, so any information that you may have would be incredibly useful. My mother tells me that if I accept the stone, then I must worship twice daily and that if I am every out of town, then I must make sure that someone else will do puja in my absence. She has worshipped it faithfully for over 20 years and would like to pass it down to me now. I must admit that I am not a very faithful pujari at present and although Lord Shiva is on my mind very often throughout the day, I am very lazy about doing mantras or any sadhana. I am ashamed to say this, but I must be realistic about who I am before I take on such a commitment. In my heart, I really want to accept the Sila and I feel that by taking on this commitment, I will have the motivation I currently lack to do puja everyday and to do the mantras that make me feel so much at peace. It is a discipline that I do not have, but which I would really like to have and I know that it will be good for my soul. At the same time, part of me feels that I should become the person I want to be before I take on such a commitment, instead of hoping to be someone I am not. Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Jai Maa. Saswati Ramaswami Sponsor var lrec_target="_top"; var lrec_URL = new Array(); lrec_URL[1] = "http://rd./SIG=129rqfkc8/M=295196.4901138.6050264.3001176/D=groups/S=1705075991:HM/EXP=1083645784/A=1894283/R=0/id=flashurl/SIG=118tuuldn/*http://companion./?.cpdl=srch"; var link="javascript:LRECopenWindow(1)"; var lrec_flashfile = 'http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/ya/_companion/broom_lrec.swf?clickTAG='+link+''; var lrec_altURL = "http://rd./SIG=129rqfkc8/M=295196.4901138.6050264.3001176/D=groups/S=1705075991:HM/EXP=1083645784/A=1894283/R=1/id=altimgurl/SIG=118tuuldn/*http://companion./?.cpdl=srch"; var lrec_altimg = "http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/ya/_companion/lrec.gif"; var lrec_width = 300; var lrec_height = 250; <http://rd./SIG=129rqfkc8/M=295196.4901138.6050264.3001176/D=groups/S=1705075991:HM/EXP=1083645784/A=1894283/R=2/id=noscript/SIG=118tuuldn/*http:/companion./?.cpdl=srch> · / · <?subject=Un> · Terms of Service <> . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 Namaste Saswati, Nice to hear from you. Your post reminded me of verse 26 chapter 9 in the Bhagavad Gita. patram puspam phalam toyam yo me bhaktyaa prayacchati tadaham bhaktyupahrtamasnaami prayataatmanah Whoever offers Me even a leaf, a flower, a fruit or some water with devotion, I accept that offering of devotion from the soul who makes effort. God bless you, Parvati , Saswati B Ramaswami <sbramaswami> wrote: > Hello everyone. I have a general question for the group. My mother has > offered to give me her Salagrama Sila (also spelled Shaligram Sila) and I am > wondering whether I am worthy of accepting it. It is a sacred stone found > in the Himalayas and I am told that the energy or Lord Krishna exists in it. > I don¹t know very much about the history or significance of this stone and I > don¹t really know how to worship it, so any information that you may have > would be incredibly useful. My mother tells me that if I accept the stone, > then I must worship twice daily and that if I am every out of town, then I > must make sure that someone else will do puja in my absence. She has > worshipped it faithfully for over 20 years and would like to pass it down to > me now. > > I must admit that I am not a very faithful pujari at present and although > Lord Shiva is on my mind very often throughout the day, I am very lazy about > doing mantras or any sadhana. I am ashamed to say this, but I must be > realistic about who I am before I take on such a commitment. In my heart, I > really want to accept the Sila and I feel that by taking on this commitment, > I will have the motivation I currently lack to do puja everyday and to do > the mantras that make me feel so much at peace. It is a discipline that I > do not have, but which I would really like to have and I know that it will > be good for my soul. At the same time, part of me feels that I should > become the person I want to be before I take on such a commitment, instead > of hoping to be someone I am not. > > Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and Jai Maa. > > Saswati Ramaswami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2004 Report Share Posted May 6, 2004 hm, beautiful. it is so simple, it is incredible how we humans have allowed ourselves to be misled. om shalom and paranams parvati. peace to all shanti shant shanti glory to thakur. gratitude to shree maa for appearing and being as she is, gratitude to swamiji every day for putting his all into the chandi path. s , "parv108" <parv108> wrote: > Namaste Saswati, > Nice to hear from you. Your post reminded me of verse 26 chapter 9 > in the Bhagavad Gita. > > patram puspam phalam toyam yo me bhaktyaa prayacchati tadaham > bhaktyupahrtamasnaami prayataatmanah > > Whoever offers Me even a leaf, a flower, a fruit or some water with > devotion, I accept that offering of devotion from the soul who makes > effort. > > God bless you, > Parvati > > , Saswati B Ramaswami > <sbramaswami> wrote: > > Hello everyone. I have a general question for the group. My > mother has > > offered to give me her Salagrama Sila (also spelled Shaligram > Sila) and I am > > wondering whether I am worthy of accepting it. It is a sacred > stone found > > in the Himalayas and I am told that the energy or Lord Krishna > exists in it. > > I don¹t know very much about the history or significance of this > stone and I > > don¹t really know how to worship it, so any information that you > may have > > would be incredibly useful. My mother tells me that if I accept > the stone, > > then I must worship twice daily and that if I am every out of > town, then I > > must make sure that someone else will do puja in my absence. She > has > > worshipped it faithfully for over 20 years and would like to pass > it down to > > me now. > > > > I must admit that I am not a very faithful pujari at present and > although > > Lord Shiva is on my mind very often throughout the day, I am very > lazy about > > doing mantras or any sadhana. I am ashamed to say this, but I > must be > > realistic about who I am before I take on such a commitment. In > my heart, I > > really want to accept the Sila and I feel that by taking on this > commitment, > > I will have the motivation I currently lack to do puja everyday > and to do > > the mantras that make me feel so much at peace. It is a > discipline that I > > do not have, but which I would really like to have and I know that > it will > > be good for my soul. At the same time, part of me feels that I > should > > become the person I want to be before I take on such a commitment, > instead > > of hoping to be someone I am not. > > > > Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated. Thank you > and Jai Maa. > > > > Saswati Ramaswami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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