To Edward about This Week it is Shiva

[Guest guest]

Edward wrote:

>> ...But, I have to ask why is it Shiva's week? > What makes it so,

in comparison to other weeks? I mean, what make it >> practical that

I can apply in my sense of being and purpose with >> huminlty?

Dear Edward ~ welcome to this wonderful group. I have been sort of

coming and going for a little over a year now. Now I am here to stay.

Why? First, Swamiji seems to have this really big powerful magnet that

he aims in my direction every time I get scared and run away. (I get

scared because I compare myself with other people, feel bad because I

am not doing as much in the way of puja, etc ... ) Then Swamiji aims

his magnet in my direction, and I literally feel a pull that

inexorably draws me back to the group. Now I don't worry about what I

can't do. I learn what I can, do what I can, and am joyfully grateful

to Shree Maa, Swamiji, and this wonderful group of people.

I have a natural inclination toward visionary experiences ... most of

mine have been more shamanic in nature. But recently, once when I ran

away, once when I was really tired and was thinking of not doing the

planet mantra for that day, I saw Swamiji's beautiful, beloved

smiling face floating in front of me. It was as if he were saying,

"C'mon Linda, you can do it; it's not as hard as you think." And then

he disappears like the cheshier cat.

This is Shiva's week because it is part of an ancient Hindu tradition

leading up to tonight, actually, which is Shivaratri. Those who can

manage it, and you can be sure Swamiji and Shree Maa, as well as many

members of the digest, will participate in the fasting and in the all

night celebration for Shivaratri. If you want to explore the

tradition and meaning of Shivaratri further, About.com has a wealth

of information on every aspect of Hinduism. This link will take you

to the Shivaratri page: http://hinduism.about.com/

Welcome and Blessings ~ Linda

[Guest guest]

Many thanks Linda,

After being on the "path" for many years now, everything seems to have

a crispy clarity, but still feel the need to have other insights along

the way, as well.This helps me stay humble. My experiences are

validated through visions, and physical manifest events. I am

trusting my process even more as I grow in the "Cosmic Lord", Father

/ Mother Creator. I am a listener of the divine within and without,

and often see ortbs of yellow bubbles near me; perhaps angelic

teachers and or Master. One time years ago I had the privilege to

sit facing Ramakrishnaandaji, an American yogi in Costa Meas, Ca. To

each side of him were two huge glows of yellow orbs, that I was

beside myself wondering who the were. I asked Swamaji who they were,

and he indicated that one was Christ on the one side and the other was

Ramakrishna himself. As I see these elements, I sometimes don't full

grasp it cognitively. And so, I can't tell you who comes to my

living room unless I clearly see them as defined.

Sai Baba materialized in my living in 1987, and I could sees that I

knew it was Baba clearly in my living room. He asked me to come to

India, which I did. To make a long story short, I am a listener to

the subtle energies.

So, last year I saw that Mataji and Swamiji where in Napa, I felt I

wanted to connect then, but wasn't the right time. Now, again I am

connecting and it feel stronger. And after hearing Mataji's voice,

that did it for me, my heart just opened up, giving me a tickle, as I

like to call it. It is the same when I am "tickled by the Lord.

Having vision of Shiva with Trident and matted hair on top, It is

felt that I am becoming to understand more and more as the years go

by as to the significance of my visions. I will help others in the

future in such a way that as I proceed, and learn the Shiva puja's

etc, I will be able to focus better and join in prayer from a

distance.

Well, wishing you well, and in all good and peace,

Edward

-

nierika (AT) aol (DOT) com

Friday, February 24, 2006 3:05 PM

Re: To Edward about This Week it is Shiva

Edward wrote:

>> ...But, I have to ask why is it Shiva's week? > What makes it so,

in comparison to other weeks? I mean, what make it >> practical that

I can apply in my sense of being and purpose with >> huminlty?

Dear Edward ~ welcome to this wonderful group. I have been sort of

coming and going for a little over a year now. Now I am here to stay.

Why? First, Swamiji seems to have this really big powerful magnet that

he aims in my direction every time I get scared and run away. (I get

scared because I compare myself with other people, feel bad because I

am not doing as much in the way of puja, etc ... ) Then Swamiji aims

his magnet in my direction, and I literally feel a pull that

inexorably draws me back to the group. Now I don't worry about what I

can't do. I learn what I can, do what I can, and am joyfully grateful

to Shree Maa, Swamiji, and this wonderful group of people.

I have a natural inclination toward visionary experiences ... most of

mine have been more shamanic in nature. But recently, once when I ran

away, once when I was really tired and was thinking of not doing the

planet mantra for that day, I saw Swamiji's beautiful, beloved

smiling face floating in front of me. It was as if he were saying,

"C'mon Linda, you can do it; it's not as hard as you think." And then

he disappears like the cheshier cat.

This is Shiva's week because it is part of an ancient Hindu tradition

leading up to tonight, actually, which is Shivaratri. Those who can

manage it, and you can be sure Swamiji and Shree Maa, as well as many

members of the digest, will participate in the fasting and in the all

night celebration for Shivaratri. If you want to explore the

tradition and meaning of Shivaratri further, About.com has a wealth

of information on every aspect of Hinduism. This link will take you

to the Shivaratri page: http://hinduism.about.com/

Welcome and Blessings ~ Linda