Guest guest Posted November 10, 2004 Report Share Posted November 10, 2004 , Gina Sala <ginasala@w...> wrote: > [....] > I lead kirtan and chanting here in Seattle. > I teach a mantra class with a sanskrit professor. > [....] > So on Thursday, I've been asked to lead a kirtan > and some people will record it, maybe for a live cd recording. Neat! Keep us posted on how this goes! I'd love to be able to listen to this CD, if it gets made. > [....] > Mostly we do very simple chants here, > especially because I don't know > who will come to chant...many have maybe never > chanted before this lifetime. > > Any suggestions of something else I should offer, > a way to celebrate Diwali. [....] "The word "Diwali" is the corruption of the Sanskrit word "Deepavali" -Deepa meaning light and Avali, meaning a row. It means a row of lights and indeed illumination forms its main attraction. Every home [...] is alit with the orange glow of twinkling diyas-small earthen lamps - to welcome Lakshmi, Goddess of wealth and prosperity." http://food.sify.com/fullstory.php?id=13233256&ctid=2 Depending on the logistics of your location, perhaps you could have some Diwali-oriented decorations? You may be able to find diyas (either the wax/candle type or the oil lamp type) at an Indian market. If that's not workable or would be a fire hazard in your particular venue....in Nepal I remember they decorate for Diwali (there called Tihar, I believe) with what we'd call Christmas lights. They hang strings and strings of the lights vertically from balconies and windows---waterfalls of colorful lights. Maybe you could decorate with a few strings of Christmas lights and explain the significance? Best wishes, and Diwali blessings to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Namaste Gina, What a great day to lead a kirtan! I had a similar thought about decorating with lights. Here we generally light 108 tea lights. The Christmas lights sound like a good idea and not a fire hazard. Here is some food for thought: On Deepavali(Diwali) which is the darkest night, the night of no moon also called the new moon or amavasya(sanskrit) we celebrate the light . God's light is always shining, even in the darkness. On Diwali, besides Lakshmi, we also remember Lord Ganesha who removes obstacles and gives us wisdom, since Friday starts the new Vikramic new year. Traditionally before any new venture we offer a prayer to Lord Ganesha. Laksmi's mantra is: Om srim laksmyai namah. Ganesh's mantra is: Om gam ganapataye namah. You may want to offer a maala for each one. If you think this is too much you can do each one 21 times. By the way, one of Ganesh's 1000 names is "He who inspires the singer from within." (om gaaya kantara sancharaaya) Sounds like you are truly inspired. Best of luck. Om sang saraswatyai namah! , "msbauju" <msbauju> wrote: > > > , Gina Sala <ginasala@w...> wrote: > > [....] > > I lead kirtan and chanting here in Seattle. > > I teach a mantra class with a sanskrit professor. > > [....] > > So on Thursday, I've been asked to lead a kirtan > > and some people will record it, maybe for a live cd recording. > > Neat! Keep us posted on how this goes! > I'd love to be able to listen to this CD, if it gets made. > > > [....] > > Mostly we do very simple chants here, > > especially because I don't know > > who will come to chant...many have maybe never > > chanted before this lifetime. > > > > Any suggestions of something else I should offer, > > a way to celebrate Diwali. [....] > > "The word "Diwali" is the corruption of the Sanskrit > word "Deepavali" -Deepa meaning light and Avali, meaning a row. It > means a row of lights and indeed illumination forms its main > attraction. Every home [...] is alit with the orange glow of > twinkling diyas-small earthen lamps - to welcome Lakshmi, Goddess of > wealth and prosperity." > > http://food.sify.com/fullstory.php?id=13233256&ctid=2 > > Depending on the logistics of your location, perhaps you could have > some Diwali-oriented decorations? You may be able to find diyas > (either the wax/candle type or the oil lamp type) at an Indian market. > > If that's not workable or would be a fire hazard in your particular > venue....in Nepal I remember they decorate for Diwali (there called > Tihar, I believe) with what we'd call Christmas lights. They hang > strings and strings of the lights vertically from balconies and > windows---waterfalls of colorful lights. > > Maybe you could decorate with a few strings of Christmas lights and > explain the significance? > > Best wishes, and Diwali blessings to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Oh thank you so much for your inspiration, dear Parvati, and Linda and "msbauju" and Kanda all. Thanks...I feel so blessed for all I get to learn. Does Diwali start here in the US on Thursday or Friday, and does it begin at night then? I so appreciate the reminder of letting go of "Gina" and the correction on Deepavali, and the faith-building encouragement and suggestions. I am so so blessed beyond the beyond. Thank you thank you thank you! Thank you Shree Ma and Swamiji! Thank you Ma Lakshmi! Om Srim Mahalaksmiyai Namaha! Jai jai jai Ma! Gina On Nov 10, 2004, at 10:06 PM, parv108 wrote: > > > Namaste Gina, > What a great day to lead a kirtan! I had a similar thought about > decorating with lights. Here we generally light 108 tea lights. > The Christmas lights sound like a good idea and not a fire > hazard. > > Here is some food for thought: > On Deepavali(Diwali) which is the darkest night, the night of no > moon also called the new moon or amavasya(sanskrit) we > celebrate the light . God's light is always shining, even in the > darkness. > > On Diwali, besides Lakshmi, we also remember Lord Ganesha > who removes obstacles and gives us wisdom, since Friday > starts the new Vikramic new year. Traditionally before any new > venture we offer a prayer to Lord Ganesha. > > Laksmi's mantra is: Om srim laksmyai namah. > > Ganesh's mantra is: Om gam ganapataye namah. > > You may want to offer a maala for each one. If you think this is too > much you can do each one 21 times. > > By the way, one of Ganesh's 1000 names is "He who inspires > the singer from within." (om gaaya kantara sancharaaya) > Sounds like you are truly inspired. > > Best of luck. > > Om sang saraswatyai namah! > > > , "msbauju" > <msbauju> wrote: >> >> >> , Gina Sala > <ginasala@w...> wrote: >>> [....] >>> I lead kirtan and chanting here in Seattle. >>> I teach a mantra class with a sanskrit professor. >>> [....] >>> So on Thursday, I've been asked to lead a kirtan >>> and some people will record it, maybe for a live cd recording. >> >> Neat! Keep us posted on how this goes! >> I'd love to be able to listen to this CD, if it gets made. >> >>> [....] >>> Mostly we do very simple chants here, >>> especially because I don't know >>> who will come to chant...many have maybe never >>> chanted before this lifetime. >>> >>> Any suggestions of something else I should offer, >>> a way to celebrate Diwali. [....] >> >> "The word "Diwali" is the corruption of the Sanskrit >> word "Deepavali" -Deepa meaning light and Avali, meaning a > row. It >> means a row of lights and indeed illumination forms its main >> attraction. Every home [...] is alit with the orange glow of >> twinkling diyas-small earthen lamps - to welcome Lakshmi, > Goddess of >> wealth and prosperity." >> >> http://food.sify.com/fullstory.php?id=13233256&ctid=2 >> >> Depending on the logistics of your location, perhaps you could > have >> some Diwali-oriented decorations? You may be able to find > diyas >> (either the wax/candle type or the oil lamp type) at an Indian > market. >> >> If that's not workable or would be a fire hazard in your particular >> venue....in Nepal I remember they decorate for Diwali (there > called >> Tihar, I believe) with what we'd call Christmas lights. They > hang >> strings and strings of the lights vertically from balconies and >> windows---waterfalls of colorful lights. >> >> Maybe you could decorate with a few strings of Christmas > lights and >> explain the significance? >> >> Best wishes, and Diwali blessings to you! > > > > Links > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2004 Report Share Posted November 11, 2004 Dear Group Members, Many Many Greetings for Diwali. In a dream two days ago mother told me that I have not done Vivekananda wala paath ( the paath that Vivewkananda did)and I need to do that. I have no clue about what that is. Please let me know is anybody has any idea. Dearest Latha if you could ask Swamijee also for me I would heartily appreciate it. I am here in India this Diwali with my family and email access is a little restricted. My email ID is ruchibabbar Once again all the best wishes for Diwali to everybody. Best Regards, Ruchi , "parv108" <parv108> wrote: > > Namaste Gina, > What a great day to lead a kirtan! I had a similar thought about > decorating with lights. Here we generally light 108 tea lights. > The Christmas lights sound like a good idea and not a fire > hazard. > > Here is some food for thought: > On Deepavali(Diwali) which is the darkest night, the night of no > moon also called the new moon or amavasya(sanskrit) we > celebrate the light . God's light is always shining, even in the > darkness. > > On Diwali, besides Lakshmi, we also remember Lord Ganesha > who removes obstacles and gives us wisdom, since Friday > starts the new Vikramic new year. Traditionally before any new > venture we offer a prayer to Lord Ganesha. > > Laksmi's mantra is: Om srim laksmyai namah. > > Ganesh's mantra is: Om gam ganapataye namah. > > You may want to offer a maala for each one. If you think this is too much you can do each one 21 times. > > By the way, one of Ganesh's 1000 names is "He who inspires > the singer from within." (om gaaya kantara sancharaaya) > Sounds like you are truly inspired. > > Best of luck. > > Om sang saraswatyai namah! > > > , "msbauju" > <msbauju> wrote: > > > > > > , Gina Sala > <ginasala@w...> wrote: > > > [....] > > > I lead kirtan and chanting here in Seattle. > > > I teach a mantra class with a sanskrit professor. > > > [....] > > > So on Thursday, I've been asked to lead a kirtan > > > and some people will record it, maybe for a live cd recording. > > > > Neat! Keep us posted on how this goes! > > I'd love to be able to listen to this CD, if it gets made. > > > > > [....] > > > Mostly we do very simple chants here, > > > especially because I don't know > > > who will come to chant...many have maybe never > > > chanted before this lifetime. > > > > > > Any suggestions of something else I should offer, > > > a way to celebrate Diwali. [....] > > > > "The word "Diwali" is the corruption of the Sanskrit > > word "Deepavali" -Deepa meaning light and Avali, meaning a > row. It > > means a row of lights and indeed illumination forms its main > > attraction. Every home [...] is alit with the orange glow of > > twinkling diyas-small earthen lamps - to welcome Lakshmi, > Goddess of > > wealth and prosperity." > > > > http://food.sify.com/fullstory.php?id=13233256&ctid=2 > > > > Depending on the logistics of your location, perhaps you could > have > > some Diwali-oriented decorations? You may be able to find > diyas > > (either the wax/candle type or the oil lamp type) at an Indian > market. > > > > If that's not workable or would be a fire hazard in your particular > > venue....in Nepal I remember they decorate for Diwali (there > called > > Tihar, I believe) with what we'd call Christmas lights. They > hang > > strings and strings of the lights vertically from balconies and > > windows---waterfalls of colorful lights. > > > > Maybe you could decorate with a few strings of Christmas > lights and > > explain the significance? > > > > Best wishes, and Diwali blessings to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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