Guest guest Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 Gurudevas, Thank you for love, for your care, for my life. Chris , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Namaste All, > > Here is one way of offering our thanks to all our Gurus - > past/present and future for what we have learned from them. > > How better to thank them by acknowledging what you have learned > from them? > > I am starting the list and I request you to add to the list ... > Jai Maa > Latha > > ============================================================ > Latha > > 1) For teaching me the value of Sadhana . I cannot change my > circumstances, but with Sadhana can get the strength to handle the > situation. > > 2) For teaching me the power of Faith. God equips the called, not > necessarily calls the equipped. > > 3) For teaching me the necessity to not hate anyone , the only > peaceful solution is a loving one. > > JAI MAA > > =============================================================== > > Your name > > You are thankful for ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 28, 2004 Report Share Posted June 28, 2004 dear gurus: thank you; for setting an example i could see today, not only read about in books. for talking to me and always being respectful, you showed me how to appreciate the god within. for showing me the awesome Feminine power that pervades all. for your kindness and honesty. for being gurus that are accessible and real. for making "namaste" real ... seeing the god in you, i see the god in myself, the god that is all-pervading. by removing all negative judgment. by granting me the boon of peace and happiness. by providing a great sadhana. by having such fine devotees. maa -- for opening the space in my heart that loves all and is also vastly spiritual. for sending some chocolates and inviting me into her world, the world i always wanted. swamiji ... for being vastly spiritual and informed, and down to earth, respectfully relating to the day to day realities of our human life, respecting the limitations we experience, for being a teacher, supporter of all that is positive and good, being a real guru and guide. pranams, pranams, pranams, thank you. steve , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Namaste All, > > Here is one way of offering our thanks to all our Gurus - > past/present and future for what we have learned from them. > > How better to thank them by acknowledging what you have learned > from them? > > I am starting the list and I request you to add to the list ... > Jai Maa > Latha > > ============================================================ > Latha > > 1) For teaching me the value of Sadhana . I cannot change my > circumstances, but with Sadhana can get the strength to handle the > situation. > > 2) For teaching me the power of Faith. God equips the called, not > necessarily calls the equipped. > > 3) For teaching me the necessity to not hate anyone , the only > peaceful solution is a loving one. > > JAI MAA > > =============================================================== > > Your name > > You are thankful for ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Namaste All, > > Here is one way of offering our thanks to all our Gurus - > past/present and future for what we have learned from them. > > How better to thank them by acknowledging what you have learned > from them? > > I am starting the list and I request you to add to the list ... > Jai Maa > Latha > > ============================================================ > Latha > > 1) For teaching me the value of Sadhana . I cannot change my > circumstances, but with Sadhana can get the strength to handle the > situation. > > 2) For teaching me the power of Faith. God equips the called, not > necessarily calls the equipped. > > 3) For teaching me the necessity to not hate anyone , the only > peaceful solution is a loving one. > > JAI MAA > > =============================================================== > Rick 1) For walking with God every day and listening to Her direction within on your appointed path. Your faithfulness and consistency provide infinite encouragement for me to walk mine. 2) For your work in making the knowledge of Devi accessible to me, and sending your devotees out to teach others and share the love they have found at your feet. 3) For being filled with Devi jyoti that radiates to all the world from your beautiful hearts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Namaste All, Thank you Gurudeva for bringing Love within me. Thank you Gurudeva for the Light to put things in perspective. Prostrations to Gurudeva. Love, Kanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 I thank you very much because you are the light in my life, you show me the way to God, I can't speek your English lenguage, but only your mercy I can to read your books and I am here in this beloved family. You teaching me with your exemple and give me strength and faith. I put my heart in your hands and I offer my humble reverence in your lotus feet. "Please take my hand and show me the way, I don't know this path very well. " With devotion , KalachandraLatha Nanda <lathananda > wrote: Namaste All,Here is one way of offering our thanks to all our Gurus - past/present and future for what we have learned from them.How better to thank them by acknowledging what you have learned from them?I am starting the list and I request you to add to the list ...Jai MaaLatha============================================================Latha1) For teaching me the value of Sadhana . I cannot change my circumstances, but with Sadhana can get the strength to handle the situation.2) For teaching me the power of Faith. God equips the called, not necessarily calls the equipped.3) For teaching me the necessity to not hate anyone , the only peaceful solution is a loving one.JAI MAA===============================================================Your nameYou are thankful for ...... Messenger - Fale com seus amigos online. Instale agora! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Namaste All, Here is one of Basavanna's vachana (Dialogue of Lord Basava) which to me symbolizes the relationship between oneself and the Guru. I bow down to all my Gurus. Guruve Saranam (Surrender to the Guru) ========================= You are my mother, you are my father You are my dearest friend You are my Wisdom You are everthing for me , Oh my Guru my loving Guru. You are always in my heart No matter where I go. You are always there to guide me though each step along my way. Thank you for this Guru. Thank you for your loving guidance and protection in all my lives. Guruve our relationship is so special to me ====================================== Jai Maa Vasantha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 and then there is the Bava Saagara, published in the Shiva Puja and Advanced Yajna (by none other than Swami Satyananda Saraswati, of course). For those of you who have never read it, it is beautiful, one of my favorites, filled with devotion, hope and promise. Chris bava saagara bava saagara taarana kaarana he ravi nandana bandhana khandana he sharanaagata kinkara bhiitamane guru deva dayaa kara diinajane You show the way of crossing over the ocean of existence, cutting asunder the bondage of the bliss of the Light of Wisdom. Granting refuge for the purity of mind, O divine Guru, be compassionate and illuminate the darkness. Hridi kandara taamasa bhaaskara he tuumi vishnu prajaapati shankara he parabrahma paraat para veda bhane guru deva dayaa kara diinajane In the center of the heart, your light destroys darkness. You are Vishnu, Prajaapati, Brahma, and Shiva Shankara. You are greater than the greatest, the highest knowledge, O divine Guru, be compassionate and illuminate the darkness. mana vaarana shaasana ankusha he nara traana tare hari chaakshusha he guna gaana paraayana deva gane guru deva dayaa kara diinajane You are the goad to discipline the changing mind, to take from man all obstacles to divine sight. You always extoll the divine qualities of the shining ones. O divine Guru, be compassionate and illuminate the darkness. kuloa kundalinii ghuma bhanjaka he hridi granthi vidaarana kaaraka he mama maanasa chanchala ratradine guru deva dayaa kara diinajane You awaken the sleeping kundalinii energy, and cut the knots which entangle the heart. Turn the night of confusion into the day of knowledge. O divine Guru, be compassionate and illuminate the darkness. ripusudhana mangala naayaka he shukha shaanti varaabhaya daayaka he trayataapa hare tava naama gune guru deva dayaa kara diinajane Your gracious glance purifies all limitations, you are the giver of blessings of comfort and peace. For those who recite your name you remove the three kinds of afflictions. O divine Guru, be compassionate and illuminate the darkness. abhimaana prabhaava vimarddaka he gati hiina jane tuumi rakshaka he cita shankita banchita bhakti dhane guru deva dayaa kara diinajane You crush the rise of possessiveness, and protect us from that which would slay the soul. You give pure devotion to free Consciousness from the bondage of the forces of doubt. O divine Guru, be compassionate and illuminate the darkness. tava naama sadaa shubha saadaka he pati taadhama maanava paavaka he mahimaa tava gochara shuddha mane guru deva dayaa kara diinajane Therefore the aspirants to divinity always recite your pure name, as you are like the Lord offering purity to men. Your greatness is perceivable only by minds that are pure. O divine Guru, be compassionate and illuminate the darkness. jaya sadguru iishvara praapaka he bhava roga vikaara vinaashaka he mana jena rahe tava shrii charane guru deva dayaa kara diinajane Victory to the true guru, who destroys the diseases of worldly bondage, leading humans to Supreme Divinity. So that our mind can remain at your respected lotus feet, O divine Guru, be compassionate and illuminate the darkness. , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Namaste All, > > Here is one way of offering our thanks to all our Gurus - > past/present and future for what we have learned from them. > > How better to thank them by acknowledging what you have learned > from them? > > I am starting the list and I request you to add to the list ... > Jai Maa > Latha > > ============================================================ > Latha > > 1) For teaching me the value of Sadhana . I cannot change my > circumstances, but with Sadhana can get the strength to handle the > situation. > > 2) For teaching me the power of Faith. God equips the called, not > necessarily calls the equipped. > > 3) For teaching me the necessity to not hate anyone , the only > peaceful solution is a loving one. > > JAI MAA > > =============================================================== > > Your name > > You are thankful for ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Namaste All, > > Here is one way of offering our thanks to all our Gurus - > past/present and future for what we have learned from them. > > How better to thank them by acknowledging what you have learned > from them? > > I am starting the list and I request you to add to the list ... > Jai Maa > Latha > > ============================================================ > Latha > > 1) For teaching me the value of Sadhana . I cannot change my > circumstances, but with Sadhana can get the strength to handle the > situation. > > 2) For teaching me the power of Faith. God equips the called, not > necessarily calls the equipped. > > 3) For teaching me the necessity to not hate anyone , the only > peaceful solution is a loving one. > > JAI MAA > > =============================================================== > > Gauri > > 1) For teaching me boundless patience.....I'm still learning this, but your example is crucial. 2) For teaching me to love being quiet and sitting quietly and going inside. 3) For teaching me to open my heart and the incredible joy that comes from it. I love you Maa and Swamiji. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 29, 2004 Report Share Posted June 29, 2004 Karen and Mike We are thankful for... ALL that you give ALL that you are ALL we can be because of YOU ALL love, Karen and Mike , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Namaste All, > > Here is one way of offering our thanks to all our Gurus - > past/present and future for what we have learned from them. > > How better to thank them by acknowledging what you have learned > from them? > > I am starting the list and I request you to add to the list ... > Jai Maa > Latha > > ============================================================ > Latha > > 1) For teaching me the value of Sadhana . I cannot change my > circumstances, but with Sadhana can get the strength to handle the > situation. > > 2) For teaching me the power of Faith. God equips the called, not > necessarily calls the equipped. > > 3) For teaching me the necessity to not hate anyone , the only > peaceful solution is a loving one. > > JAI MAA > > =============================================================== > > Your name > > You are thankful for ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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