GG verse 168 - The Guru is the highest of the highest

July 6, 2005

Our verse today-

168. There is one divinity, one ideal of perfection, one allegiance,

the highest austerity. The Guru is the highest of the highest. There

is no other principle beyond the Guru.

Here is the Mission Statement of the Devi Mandir -

We believe in One All-Pervading, Infinite Divinity, which resides in

every being of Creation, and is especially manifest in the hearts of

all humanity. That this Deity inspires within seekers sincerity, joy,

love and wisdom, and the highest respect for all that lives. That all

bodies are temples for the holy spirit, and that the duty of man is

to honor God through loving service to all created beings, and

attentive devotion in the pursuit of self-realization.

The primary purpose of the Devi Mandir is to inspire the worship of

Divine. Our goal is to create the desire in you to follow the example

of the Sadhus (the efficient ones ) and the rishis ( the wise ones).

These are not just historical figures. If you look around you, you

will find these people exist today. We find such beings in Shree M

Roman'">aa & Swami Satyananda Saraswati. By following their example

well we become spiritual beings and satisfy the purpose of our

existence. Some of us become the sadhus and rishis for future

generations. The scripture of Sanatana Dharma (The Eternal Ideal Of

Perfection) is never complete; each of us contributes in its writing

by living the example.

And the Mandir's explanation of the Guru -

Guru : The syllable Gu means darkness, Ru means light. The Supreme

Divinity which destroys ignorance is verily the Guru without a doubt.

Guru is Brahma, The guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Lord Mahesvara. The

Guru is actually the Supreme Divinity. The Guru is actually the

Supreme Divinity, and all other expressions are links in the chain

which bring us close to that realization. Through all the teachers,

guides, inspirations, examples, of every realm of heaven and earth,

the principle of Guru is what has shown forth.

A spiritual aspirant must always show respect to the Guru. Throughout

the Guru Gita, we find an admonition to offer respect and perform

Seva, a selfless service as an expression of love for our Gurus.

Jai Shree Maa

Jai Swami Satyananda Saraswati

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July 6, 2005

Guru is anyone or any energy behind any experience that causes us to

become more peaceful, more surrendered, or more desirous of consciousness.

Because of that, Guru is found in every moment of our lives. He is trying

to get through to us all the time. It is up to us to recognize Him and

learn the lesson He teaches, accept the experience He offers and

acknowledge the divinity He presents.

The final purpose of reality is to make us aware of Him, enable us to

develop a relationship with Him, and Realize the Truths He wants us to

Realize.

While we do this, we continue to play the game that Maya has woven for us.

But in the background of our hearts we see the game for what it is and we

acknowledge the Guru within the Maya as well as within our Selves so that

we may be liberated from our attachments to the world of objects and

relationships. We must play our part, but we can play it for Him and offer

it to him as service to Him.

To reiterate, Guru is constantly offering us signposts that point to Him,

constantly offering us lessons about our selves, constantly trying to

connect with us to show us the path toward liberation. We only need to pay

attention and wish to recgonize Him to connect and learn.

Jai Gurudev.

July 6, 2005

Kali Kali

How do people know, what is the right Seva for them to do?

, Kali Kali

<kaliananda_saraswati> wrote:

>

> Our verse today-

>

> 168. There is one divinity, one ideal of perfection, one allegiance,

the highest austerity. The Guru is the highest of the highest. There

is no other principle beyond the Guru.

>

> Here is the Mission Statement of the Devi Mandir -

>

> We believe in One All-Pervading, Infinite Divinity, which resides in

every being of Creation, and is especially manifest in the hearts of

all humanity. That this Deity inspires within seekers sincerity, joy,

love and wisdom, and the highest respect for all that lives. That all

bodies are temples for the holy spirit, and that the duty of man is to

honor God through loving service to all created beings, and attentive

devotion in the pursuit of self-realization.

>

> The primary purpose of the Devi Mandir is to inspire the worship of

Divine. Our goal is to create the desire in you to follow the example

of the Sadhus (the efficient ones ) and the rishis ( the wise ones).

These are not just historical figures. If you look around you, you

will find these people exist today. We find such beings in Shree Maa &

Swami Satyananda Saraswati. By following their example well we become

spiritual beings and satisfy the purpose of our existence. Some of us

become the sadhus and rishis for future generations. The scripture of

Sanatana Dharma (The Eternal Ideal Of Perfection) is never complete;

each of us contributes in its writing by living the example.

>

> And the Mandir's explanation of the Guru -

>

> Guru : The syllable Gu means darkness, Ru means light. The Supreme

Divinity which destroys ignorance is verily the Guru without a doubt.

>

> Guru is Brahma, The guru is Vishnu, the Guru is Lord Mahesvara. The

Guru is actually the Supreme Divinity. The Guru is actually the

Supreme Divinity, and all other expressions are links in the chain

which bring us close to that realization. Through all the teachers,

guides, inspirations, examples, of every realm of heaven and earth,

the principle of Guru is what has shown forth.

>

> A spiritual aspirant must always show respect to the Guru.

Throughout the Guru Gita, we find an admonition to offer respect and

perform Seva, a selfless service as an expression of love for our

Gurus.

>

> Jai Shree Maa

>

> Jai Swami Satyananda Saraswati

>

> Sell on Auctions - No fees. Bid on great items.

July 7, 2005

In a message dated 7/6/05 9:25:40 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, sconnor (AT) austin (DOT) rr.com writes:

How do people know, what is the right Seva for them to do?

Namaste Raj,

>From my experience it is what you know to do ( ask if you can help or

just help ) and what the Guru knows you need to do ( being asked ) .

When we lived in Seattle and our visits to my folks in Wisconsin

involved driving via the northern route, the Seva was to wholesale

books written by Gurudeva to the various bookstores across the states

of the north and into the Midwest ( early 70's ) . Books were sold on

Raja Yoga, inner awakening, and other subjects introducing the East to

the West.

Later living in San Francisco and driving to visit folks in New

Mexico, our station wagon was filled with boxes of tear off forms to

send for a free book "Siva's Cosmic Dance". Along the route through

California, Arizona, and New Mexico these were placed with the

permission of the schools in every Community College, State College

and University along the route. With loving care the packets were

placed throughout the schools. Maybe you found one. : )

Valli and I do Seva in temples ,ashrams, and family shrine by

cleaning, stringing garlands, polishing puja utensils. We were asked

to visit various Hindu organizations in the Bay area. We were sent to

Singapore and Malaysia to visit the Hindu groups and temples there.

Today my Seva is reminding us to do Seva. : )

This morning our girls are doing service to the community, Tara and

Chandi are volunteers at the University Hospital in Albuquerque (

took them at 7:00 am ) ; and Vani is off to the Animal Humane Society

this morning. Devaraj volunteers at the University of New Mexico.

Om Namah Sivaya

With Love

Kanda

July 8, 2005

Kalia,

A very powerful verse, this one summarizes practically all the other

verses on the Guru. My favorite is "the highest austerity."

Jai Maa!

Chris