Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 there is this knowledge and there is this personal dharma; forge these TWO into ONE. jai maa ... jai guruji. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 --- Steve Connor <sconnor wrote: > there is this knowledge > and there is this personal dharma; > forge these TWO > into >ONE. I am reminded of a beautiful episode from Parvati Devi's life... Parvati Devi was born as an incarnation of Divine Mother. From birth itself, her only desire was to be married to/one with Lord Shiva. This desire was so overwhelming that by the age of 5 or so, she wanted to dedicate her life to tapasya, for the sake of winning Lord Shiva to her side. Her name "Uma", when translated one way, means "O child, no", indicating her mother's dismay at the thought of her sweet daughter living a severe life as a renunciant. When she became a young woman, she could take it no longer, so she left to begin her sacred austerities. She undertook a number of vows, increasing the severity of her practices as she progressed. Finally, desperate with love, she took a vow that she would not break her meditative/yogic posture for any reason, until she had finally won Lord Shiva. According to tradition, the consequence of breaking this vow could be that she would NEVER attain her goal. Once she had commenced her austerities, she heard the sound of a small child shouting for help. As she was in a remote area, she knew that there was no one else to aid the helpless child. Feeling unbearable compassion for the child, and without even thinking of the undesirable effects of breaking her vow, Parvati jumped up and ran towards the sound of the crying. Immediately Lord Shiva appeared in front of her, told her that there was actually no child in distress, and said, "O Parvati, you were willing to give up what you desired most--to be my wife--for the sake of helping an innocent, helpless child. Now I know for certain that you are worthy of union with me." The lesson I take from this story is that those who act selflessly for the well-being of others will definitely achieve their goal of enlightenment. Devi/Lord Shiva will make sure of it. Jai Maa, Ekta Read only the mail you want - Mail SpamGuard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2005 Report Share Posted January 4, 2005 Yes, I do believe the primary purpose of all of these austerities is to bring us to a place where we can serve. Those fortunate few who are capable of serving others joyfully, without getting swallowed-up by the ego, or losing sight of God, are indeed blessed. Divine is another word for servant of all. Chris , Eleathea Barraclough <eleathea> wrote: > > --- Steve Connor <sconnor@a...> wrote: > > there is this knowledge > > and there is this personal dharma; > > forge these TWO > > into > >ONE. > > I am reminded of a beautiful episode from Parvati Devi's life... > > Parvati Devi was born as an incarnation of Divine Mother. From birth itself, > her only desire was to be married to/one with Lord Shiva. This desire was so > overwhelming that by the age of 5 or so, she wanted to dedicate her life to > tapasya, for the sake of winning Lord Shiva to her side. Her name "Uma", when > translated one way, means "O child, no", indicating her mother's dismay at the > thought of her sweet daughter living a severe life as a renunciant. > > When she became a young woman, she could take it no longer, so she left to > begin her sacred austerities. She undertook a number of vows, increasing the > severity of her practices as she progressed. Finally, desperate with love, she > took a vow that she would not break her meditative/yogic posture for any > reason, until she had finally won Lord Shiva. According to tradition, the > consequence of breaking this vow could be that she would NEVER attain her goal. > Once she had commenced her austerities, she heard the sound of a small child > shouting for help. As she was in a remote area, she knew that there was no one > else to aid the helpless child. > > Feeling unbearable compassion for the child, and without even thinking of the > undesirable effects of breaking her vow, Parvati jumped up and ran towards the > sound of the crying. Immediately Lord Shiva appeared in front of her, told her > that there was actually no child in distress, and said, "O Parvati, you were > willing to give up what you desired most--to be my wife--for the sake of > helping an innocent, helpless child. Now I know for certain that you are worthy > of union with me." > > The lesson I take from this story is that those who act selflessly for the > well-being of others will definitely achieve their goal of enlightenment. > Devi/Lord Shiva will make sure of it. > > Jai Maa, > Ekta > > > > > > > Read only the mail you want - Mail SpamGuard. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 --- Steve Connor <sconnor (AT) austin (DOT) rr.com> wrote:> there is this knowledge > and there is this personal dharma;> forge these TWO> into>ONE.I am reminded of a beautiful episode from Parvati Devi's life...Parvati Devi was born as an incarnation of Divine Mother. From birth itself,her only desire was to be married to/one with Lord Shiva. This desire was sooverwhelming that by the age of 5 or so, she wanted to dedicate her life totapasya, for the sake of winning Lord Shiva to her side. Her name "Uma", whentranslated one way, means "O child, no", indicating her mother's dismay at thethought of her sweet daughter living a severe life as a renunciant.When she became a young woman, she could take it no longer, so she left tobegin her sacred austerities. She undertook a number of vows, increasing theseverity of her practices as she progressed. Finally, desperate with love, shetook a vow that she would not break her meditative/yogic posture for anyreason, until she had finally won Lord Shiva. According to tradition, theconsequence of breaking this vow could be that she would NEVER attain her goal.Once she had commenced her austerities, she heard the sound of a small childshouting for help. As she was in a remote area, she knew that there was no oneelse to aid the helpless child. Feeling unbearable compassion for the child, and without even thinking of theundesirable effects of breaking her vow, Parvati jumped up and ran towards thesound of the crying. Immediately Lord Shiva appeared in front of her, told herthat there was actually no child in distress, and said, "O Parvati, you werewilling to give up what you desired most--to be my wife--for the sake ofhelping an innocent, helpless child. Now I know for certain that you are worthyof union with me." The lesson I take from this story is that those who act selflessly for thewell-being of others will definitely achieve their goal of enlightenment.Devi/Lord Shiva will make sure of it.Jai Maa,Ekta Do you ? Read only the mail you want - Mail SpamGuard. That is a truly beautifull story I would love to know where it is from. Jai Ma BOm Shankar The all-new My – Get yours free! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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