Guest guest Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Dear Family, Here is today's verse : "Only those who perform selfless expressions of love for the Guru have understood the wisdom of the Vedas and Puranas. They have attained to sannyas (the establishment of truth within). Others are merely making a pretence (of renunciation)." Comments: This verse reminds me of all Maa and Swamiji's children refered to in verse 52 as the circle which surrounds the Guru. All disciples who are reflecting the greatness of the Guru, and who through love and devotion, are williing to serve them through puja, sankalpa offering, satsanga, translation or what ever opportunity may arise. What are your thoughts dear ones? Kalia Mail Mobile Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Dear Kalia, thank you for posting the verse and for your referral to verse 52. My thoughts? It is this wonderful circle of disciples surrounding the Guru which has given me encouragement,love, and assistence when I hesitatingly set out on this path. You all truly reflect the greatness of the Guru and I thank you for it. By the fruit shall you know the tree, they say, and surely it is a most glorious Tree of Life that made you grow. may all pretence flee before me, with love, Henny In , Kali Kali <kaliananda_saraswati> wrote: > > Dear Family, > > > > Here is today's verse : > > "Only those who perform selfless expressions of love for the Guru have understood the wisdom of the Vedas and Puranas. They have attained to sannyas (the establishment of truth within). Others are merely making a pretence (of renunciation)." > > > > Comments: This verse reminds me of all Maa and Swamiji's children refered to in verse 52 as the circle which surrounds the Guru. All disciples who are reflecting the greatness of the Guru, and who through love and devotion, are williing to serve them through puja, sankalpa offering, satsanga, translation or what ever opportunity may arise. > > > > What are your thoughts dear ones? > > > > Kalia > > > > > > > Mail Mobile > Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Lieve Henny, Dont forget - you have added value to our satsang as well. And I think that for everyone in this group there is no "me" and "everyone else". I truly believe there is only just "us" - a gathering of devotees trying to learn what Maa and Swamiji teach us. And we try to help each other out as we go along . Dear Kalia, Thank you for posting that verse and your comments. Swamiji once said this and I paraphrase - "The people who do seva here - whether it is to drive a nail, or wash the dishes, paint a room, clean the floor, etc will all get the benefit of the sadhana that is being done by the others" I believe Seva is very important whether it is for people that are already devotees or disciples of a Guru, or whether they are people stumbling looking for a path or a Guru. For me this line drives home one of the lines Swamiji has mentioned in the Kasyapa Sutra "How can I even figure out WHAT I want to do until I have that inspiration, that example , that vision ? " So until we even know what we want, we can do selfless actions. And when we DO know what we want, we can perform the Seva to the Guru. But Seva - selfless actions - is the key, the great purifier, that lightens our heart . In the process of lifting the burden for others, we discover we lighten our loads. JAI JAI GURU Nanda , "henny_v_i" <HvI@S...> wrote: > Dear Kalia, > > thank you for posting the verse and for your referral to verse 52. My > thoughts? It is this wonderful circle of disciples surrounding the > Guru which has given me encouragement,love, and assistence when I > hesitatingly set out on this path. You all truly reflect the greatness > of the Guru and I thank you for it. By the fruit shall you know the > tree, they say, and surely it is a most glorious Tree of Life that > made you grow. > > may all pretence flee before me, > > with love, > Henny > > > > In , Kali Kali < kaliananda_saraswati> > wrote: > > > > Dear Family, > > > > > > > > Here is today's verse : > > > > "Only those who perform selfless expressions of love for the Guru > have understood the wisdom of the Vedas and Puranas. They have > attained to sannyas (the establishment of truth within). Others are > merely making a pretence (of renunciation)." > > > > > > > > Comments: This verse reminds me of all Maa and Swamiji's children > refered to in verse 52 as the circle which surrounds the Guru. All > disciples who are reflecting the greatness of the Guru, and who > through love and devotion, are williing to serve them through puja, > sankalpa offering, satsanga, translation or what ever opportunity may > arise. > > > > > > > > What are your thoughts dear ones? > > > > > > > > Kalia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail Mobile > > Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Lieve Nanda, here's a big kiss for what you wrote. Happy to be part of 'us', from Henny , "Nanda" <chandimaakijai> wrote: > Lieve Henny, > Dont forget - you have added value to our satsang as well. And I > think that for everyone in this group there is no "me" and "everyone > else". I truly believe there is only just "us" - a gathering of > devotees trying to learn what Maa and Swamiji teach us. And we try to > help each other out as we go along . > > Dear Kalia, > Thank you for posting that verse and your comments. > > Swamiji once said this and I paraphrase - "The people who do seva > here - whether it is to drive a nail, or wash the dishes, paint a > room, clean the floor, etc will all get the benefit of the sadhana > that is being done by the others" > > I believe Seva is very important whether it is for people that are > already devotees or disciples of a Guru, or whether they are people > stumbling looking for a path or a Guru. > > For me this line drives home one of the lines Swamiji has mentioned > in the Kasyapa Sutra > > "How can I even figure out WHAT I want to do until I have that > inspiration, that example , that vision ? " > > So until we even know what we want, we can do selfless actions. And > when we DO know what we want, we can perform the Seva to the Guru. > > But Seva - selfless actions - is the key, the great purifier, that > lightens our heart . > > In the process of lifting the burden for others, we discover we > lighten our loads. > > JAI JAI GURU > Nanda > > > > > > , "henny_v_i" <HvI@S...> wrote: > > Dear Kalia, > > > > thank you for posting the verse and for your referral to verse 52. > My > > thoughts? It is this wonderful circle of disciples surrounding the > > Guru which has given me encouragement,love, and assistence when I > > hesitatingly set out on this path. You all truly reflect the > greatness > > of the Guru and I thank you for it. By the fruit shall you know the > > tree, they say, and surely it is a most glorious Tree of Life that > > made you grow. > > > > may all pretence flee before me, > > > > with love, > > Henny > > > > > > > > In , Kali Kali < > kaliananda_saraswati> > > wrote: > > > > > > Dear Family, > > > > > > > > > > > > Here is today's verse : > > > > > > "Only those who perform selfless expressions of love for the Guru > > have understood the wisdom of the Vedas and Puranas. They have > > attained to sannyas (the establishment of truth within). Others > are > > merely making a pretence (of renunciation)." > > > > > > > > > > > > Comments: This verse reminds me of all Maa and Swamiji's children > > refered to in verse 52 as the circle which surrounds the Guru. All > > disciples who are reflecting the greatness of the Guru, and who > > through love and devotion, are williing to serve them through puja, > > sankalpa offering, satsanga, translation or what ever opportunity > may > > arise. > > > > > > > > > > > > What are your thoughts dear ones? > > > > > > > > > > > > Kalia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail Mobile > > > Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Your are not separte from that circle, we, this satsanga group - are all part of that circle. That circle which seeks to walk the path of truth and light. You say " By the fruit shall you know the tree" Kali says by "Henny's responses and posts we recognize her to be a fruit from Guru's Tree". Pranams. Thanks dear sister and do continue to inspire us with your post. Jai Gurujis. Jai Henny V. Love Kalia henny_v_i <HvI (AT) SoftHome (DOT) net> wrote: Dear Kalia,thank you for posting the verse and for your referral to verse 52. My thoughts? It is this wonderful circle of disciples surrounding the Guru which has given me encouragement,love, and assistence when I hesitatingly set out on this path. You all truly reflect the greatness of the Guru and I thank you for it. By the fruit shall you know the tree, they say, and surely it is a most glorious Tree of Life that made you grow.may all pretence flee before me,with love,Henny In , Kali Kali <kaliananda_saraswati> wrote:> > Dear Family,> > > > Here is today's verse :> > "Only those who perform selfless expressions of love for the Guru have understood the wisdom of the Vedas and Puranas. They have attained to sannyas (the establishment of truth within). Others are merely making a pretence (of renunciation)."> > > > Comments: This verse reminds me of all Maa and Swamiji's children refered to in verse 52 as the circle which surrounds the Guru. All disciples who are reflecting the greatness of the Guru, and who through love and devotion, are williing to serve them through puja, sankalpa offering, satsanga, translation or what ever opportunity may arise.> > > > What are your thoughts dear ones?> > > > Kalia> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail Mobile> Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Mail Mobile Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Thanks for your response. Here is a paragraph from the Introduction to the Guru Gita dealing with seva- "Throughout the scripture we find an admonition to perform seva to the Guru, selfless service as an expression of love. Seva is different from work in that the performer feels privileged to demonstrate the intensity of love by performing an action, while a worker maintains some expectation to receive in return. There are three forms of seva. The lowest form is when our respected persons asks us "would you do this for me?" The middle form is when we divide areas on responsibility and we discharge our duties with an attitude of love. The highest seva is when we see an opportunity to demonstrate our love, and without being told or asked, we go out of our way to add value to another's life". Pranams to the Respected Guru. Nanda <chandimaakijai > wrote: Lieve Henny,Dont forget - you have added value to our satsang as well. And I think that for everyone in this group there is no "me" and "everyone else". I truly believe there is only just "us" - a gathering of devotees trying to learn what Maa and Swamiji teach us. And we try to help each other out as we go along .Dear Kalia,Thank you for posting that verse and your comments.Swamiji once said this and I paraphrase - "The people who do seva here - whether it is to drive a nail, or wash the dishes, paint a room, clean the floor, etc will all get the benefit of the sadhana that is being done by the others"I believe Seva is very important whether it is for people that are already devotees or disciples of a Guru, or whether they are people stumbling looking for a path or a Guru.For me this line drives home one of the lines Swamiji has mentioned in the Kasyapa Sutra"How can I even figure out WHAT I want to do until I have that inspiration, that example , that vision ? "So until we even know what we want, we can do selfless actions. And when we DO know what we want, we can perform the Seva to the Guru.But Seva - selfless actions - is the key, the great purifier, that lightens our heart .In the process of lifting the burden for others, we discover we lighten our loads.JAI JAI GURUNanda, "henny_v_i" <HvI@S...> wrote:> Dear Kalia,> > thank you for posting the verse and for your referral to verse 52. My > thoughts? It is this wonderful circle of disciples surrounding the > Guru which has given me encouragement,love, and assistence when I > hesitatingly set out on this path. You all truly reflect the greatness > of the Guru and I thank you for it. By the fruit shall you know the > tree, they say, and surely it is a most glorious Tree of Life that > made you grow.> > may all pretence flee before me,> > with love,> Henny> > > > In , Kali Kali <kaliananda_saraswati> > wrote:> > > > Dear Family,> > > > > > > > Here is today's verse :> > > > "Only those who perform selfless expressions of love for the Guru > have understood the wisdom of the Vedas and Puranas. They have > attained to sannyas (the establishment of truth within). Others are > merely making a pretence (of renunciation)."> > > > > > > > Comments: This verse reminds me of all Maa and Swamiji's children > refered to in verse 52 as the circle which surrounds the Guru. All > disciples who are reflecting the greatness of the Guru, and who > through love and devotion, are williing to serve them through puja, > sankalpa offering, satsanga, translation or what ever opportunity may > arise.> > > > > > > > What are your thoughts dear ones?> > > > > > > > Kalia> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail Mobile> > Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Dear sister, a big kiss for you too! You've made my day, with love, from Henny , Kali Kali <kaliananda_saraswati@y. ...> wrote: > Dear Henny, > > Your are not separte from that circle, we, this satsanga group - are all part of that circle. That circle which seeks to walk the path of truth and light. You say " By the fruit shall you know the tree" Kali says by "Henny's responses and posts we recognize her to be a fruit from Guru's Tree". Pranams. > > Thanks dear sister and do continue to inspire us with your post. > > Jai Gurujis. > Jai Henny V. > > Love > Kalia > > > henny_v_i <HvI@S...> wrote: > Dear Kalia, > > thank you for posting the verse and for your referral to verse 52. My > thoughts? It is this wonderful circle of disciples surrounding the > Guru which has given me encouragement,love, and assistence when I > hesitatingly set out on this path. You all truly reflect the greatness > of the Guru and I thank you for it. By the fruit shall you know the > tree, they say, and surely it is a most glorious Tree of Life that > made you grow. > > may all pretence flee before me, > > with love, > Henny > > > > In , Kali Kali <kaliananda_saraswati > > wrote: > > > > Dear Family, > > > > > > > > Here is today's verse : > > > > "Only those who perform selfless expressions of love for the Guru > have understood the wisdom of the Vedas and Puranas. They have > attained to sannyas (the establishment of truth within). Others are > merely making a pretence (of renunciation)." > > > > > > > > Comments: This verse reminds me of all Maa and Swamiji's children > refered to in verse 52 as the circle which surrounds the Guru. All > disciples who are reflecting the greatness of the Guru, and who > through love and devotion, are williing to serve them through puja, > sankalpa offering, satsanga, translation or what ever opportunity may > arise. > > > > > > > > What are your thoughts dear ones? > > > > > > > > Kalia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail Mobile > > Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. > Links > > > / > > > > > Terms of Service. > > > > > Mail Mobile > Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Kaliahenny_v_i <HvI (AT) SoftHome (DOT) net> wrote: Dear sister,a big kiss for you too! You've made my day,with love,from Henny, Kali Kali <kaliananda_saraswati> wrote:> Dear Henny,> > Your are not separte from that circle, we, this satsanga group - are all part of that circle. That circle which seeks to walk the path of truth and light. You say " By the fruit shall you know the tree" Kali says by "Henny's responses and posts we recognize her to be a fruit from Guru's Tree". Pranams.> > Thanks dear sister and do continue to inspire us with your post.> > Jai Gurujis.> Jai Henny V.> > Love> Kalia> > > henny_v_i <HvI@S...> wrote:> Dear Kalia,> > thank you for posting the verse and for your referral to verse 52. My > thoughts? It is this wonderful circle of disciples surrounding the > Guru which has given me encouragement,love, and assistence when I > hesitatingly set out on this path. You all truly reflect the greatness > of the Guru and I thank you for it. By the fruit shall you know the > tree, they say, and surely it is a most glorious Tree of Life that > made you grow.> > may all pretence flee before me,> > with love,> Henny> > > > In , Kali Kali <kaliananda_saraswati> > wrote:> > > > Dear Family,> > > > > > > > Here is today's verse :> > > > "Only those who perform selfless expressions of love for the Guru > have understood the wisdom of the Vedas and Puranas. They have > attained to sannyas (the establishment of truth within). Others are > merely making a pretence (of renunciation)."> > > > > > > > Comments: This verse reminds me of all Maa and Swamiji's children > refered to in verse 52 as the circle which surrounds the Guru. All > disciples who are reflecting the greatness of the Guru, and who > through love and devotion, are williing to serve them through puja, > sankalpa offering, satsanga, translation or what ever opportunity may > arise.> > > > > > > > What are your thoughts dear ones?> > > > > > > > Kalia> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Mail Mobile> > Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone.> > > > > > > > Links> > To visit your group on the web, go to:> /> > To from this group, send an email to:> > > Your use of Groups is subject to the > > > > > Mail Mobile> Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. egp html banner|**| -->To visit your group on the web, go to:/ To from this group, send an email to: Mail Mobile Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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