Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
Prayer within breath Is silence Love within Infinity Is silence
Wisdom without word Is silence
Compassion without aim Is silence
Action without doer Is silence
Smiling with all the Existence Is silence!
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
Peaceful Radiation When you meditate, it sends out such a peaceful radiation, waves of light, and then those who left their body, who have reached the other shore, get benefited from that. It's like a laser beam, laser light, reaching the other side where it is dark.
Ego is Complicated Ego wants something which is very difficult. It doesn't recognize the simplicity in life. Life is simple. Ego is very complicated.
Seeing God The future is very comfortable. Glorifying the past is very comfortable. Seeing God now, here, is difficult. Seeing God in yourself is even more difficult
Fall in Love with a Flower If you just fall in love with a flower, you go on appreciating it and go deep into that, and you will see that flower dissolves into the formless. You will see the space which is hiding deep inside that flower.
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
My grandfather took me to the fishpond on the farm when I was about seven
and he told me to throw a stone into the water.
He told me to watch the waves created by the stone, and then he asked me to
think of myself as that stone.
"You may create a lot of splashes in your life, but remember the waves that
come from those splashes will affect the peace of all your fellow
creatures," he said.
"Remember that you are responsible for what you throw into your circle, and
that your waves will touch many other circles.
Always try to live in a way that the waves that come from your circle send
out the peace of your goodness to other circles."
"Remember the waves that come from anger and jealousy will also send those
feelings to other circles. You are responsible for all the waves."
That was the first time I realized each person creates the inner peace or
discord that flows out into the world.
We cannot create world peace if we are riddled with inner conflict, hatred,
doubt and anger.
We radiate the feelings and thoughts that we hold inside whether we voice
them or not. Whatever is sloshing around inside of us is spilling out into
the world, creating beauty or discord with all the other circles of life.
*Remember the eternal wisdom: WHATEVER YOU FOCUS ON EXPANDS...
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
The only thing you must remember is
how fortunate you are.
When you forget this you become sad. Sorrow indicates
(I) your negative qualities, and
(ii) your attachment to your positive qualities.
When you think you are too good, you blame the world; then you become sad. The purpose of sorrow is to bring you back to the self. And self is all Joy. But this is possible only through Knowledge -- awareness.
Knowledge or awareness leads sorrow towards the self. With lack of Knowledge, the same sorrow multiplies and does not get completed. Knowledge completes sorrow.
With the power of Knowledge you transcend sorrow. In this path you have everything. We have this beautiful Knowledge which has all the flavors in it -- wisdom, laughter, seva, silence, singing, dancing, humor, celebration, yagyas, caring, complaints, problems, complications, and chaos to add color.
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
when you cross over to the other side of the bridge you realise the change in perspective has occurred.
a mountain turns back into the original mole hill once you have climbed
over and gone past it. actual dimensions of the mountain seem to
suddenly shrink from the perceived insurmountable height to something
rather easily achievable. isn't it much true of all problems that
become larger than life when times are not going too well? once we face
them head on, with faith in the heart and brave through the so called
tough patch keeping our chin up and head straight, looking surely into
future while feet firmly grounded on the present. we take one step
forward with commitment to overcome our own limitations, iron out any
kinks and decide to re-write our own destiny, letting the grace of
master do its magic, without even once doubting its ability to make us
rise and shine to our own created situation and deal effectively with
it, making us much stronger and mature in the process. when it dawns on
us, we recognise it and move through to the next phase of our existence
on the path and i like to call it the CROSS OVER!!!
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
get rid of unhappiness and at the same time know that your mind is bright
This feeling of being happy or unhappy is the training we have given our minds. If you have made a habit of being unhappy, you do not special reason to feel unhappy, but it has become sort of a leech on you, to keep a long face and complain!
The sadness is just your habit. It is all self-made. The moment you look at your mind, the self-made sadness will disappear. You become free of that sadness. It is just a concept like any other concept.
Your comparisons can bring you sadness. Do not compare yourself with anybody. You can be more happy then. Make your mind free of sadness. That sadness comes out of concepts. Do you see this?
Jyothishmati pragnya means seeing your whole mind as a light, as a flame.
Due to the presence of the mind as a flame in you, your entire body is functioning.
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
The Wise Old Man
A man of 92 years, short, very well-presented, who takes great care in his appearance, is moving into an old people’s home today.
After waiting several hours in the retirement home lobby, he gently smiles as he is told that his room is ready.
His wife of 70 has recently died, and he is obliged to leave his home.
As he slowly walks to the elevator, using his cane, I describe his small room to him, including the sheet hung at the window which serves as a curtain.
- "I like it very much", he says, with the enthusiasm of an 8 year old boy who has just been given a new puppy.
- "Sir, you haven’t even seen the room yet, hang on a moment, we are almost there. "
" That has nothing to do with it ", he replies.
" It is already decided in my mind that I like my room. It is a decision I take every morning when I wake up. "
" Happiness is something I choose in advance. Whether or not I like the room does not depend on the furniture, or the decor – rather it depends on how I decide to see it. "
" I can choose. I can spend my day in bed enumerating all the difficulties that I have with the parts of my body that no longer work very well, or I can get up and give thanks to heaven for those parts that are still in working order. "
" Every day is a gift, and as long as I can open my eyes, I will focus on the new day, and all the happy memories that I have built up during my life. "
" Old age is like a bank account. You withdraw in later life what you have deposited along the way. "
So, my advice to you is to deposit all the happiness you can in your bank account of memories.
Thank you for your part in filling my account with happy memories, which I am still continuing to fill…
Remember these simple guidelines for happiness.
1. Free your heart from hate.
2. Free your mind from worry.
3. Live simple.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.
If you have been blessed by this message, send it to your loved ones and your friends….it is the way we touch each other with simple truths that spread goodness in the world. Who knows, a miracle may happen as a result….
Supereme Member Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 1090
Location: bangalore
A leaf which falls from a tree goes wherever wind takes it
,A leaf which falls from a tree goes wherever wind takes it. Be the wind to drive others, not the leaf to be driven by others.
No one will manufacture a lock without a key
No one will manufacture a lock without a key.
Similarly, God wont give problems without solutions.
So defeat your problems with great confidence.
When the time comes for you to give
When the time comes for you to give
your heart to someone,
make sure that u select someone who
will never break your heart,
coz broken hearts have no spare parts.
Success is never permanent
Success is never permanent.
Failure is never final.
so always do not stop effort
until your victory makes a history.
we are others for someone else.
We always feel bad
&
think that good things
happen only to others
But we forget that we
are others for someone else.
Life is a paradox
Life is a paradox
whatever u want,
u don’t get
whatever u get,
u don’t enjoy
whatever u enjoy,
is not permanent
whatever is permanent,
is boring …!
Losing your ‘VISION’
A Blind Man once asked a Wise man:
“Can there be anything worse
than losing your Eye Sight?”
The Wise Man replied:
“Yes..
Losing your ‘VISION’
Always have a unique character like SALT
Always have a unique character like SALT,
It’s presence is not felt
but
it’s ABSENCE makes all things “TASTELESS”
Do not look at physical appearances
Do not look at physical appearances,
they can be deceiving.
Do not look at riches,
For they are only temporary.
Charile Chaplin words:
Charile Chaplin words:
"Life laughs at u when u are unhappy.
life smiles at u when u r happy.
But,Life salutes u when u make others happy
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
Life is utterly simple and yet most complex. You have to
simultaneously attend to both facets of life. When life appears most
complex, turn to the simplicity. Simplicity brings peace. When you are
peaceful attend to the complexity within you. That will make you more
skillful.
If you are only with simplicity, it makes you lazy and dull. Being
only with complexity makes you angry and frustrated. The intelligent
ones balance them and rejoice in both. If you look only to simplicity,
growth is not there. Looking only at the complexity, there is no life at all.
All that you need is a skillful balance. If you recognize both
simplicity and complexity of life, you will be skillfully peaceful!
Colors are the complexity of life. White is the simplicity. When your
heart is pure, your life becomes so colorful.
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
There is hope for every soul, for every human being, to live unconditional love. That is why human body is so precious---because in this body you have the ability to erase all the unwanted negative impressions.
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
FREEDOM AND DISCIPLINE
Freedom and discipline are opposites and complementary.
The purpose of defense is to protect freedom.
But is there freedom in defense? Do soldiers have freedom? No, they are totally bound, not even allowed to put the right foot down when told the left foot. Their steps are measured and they are unable even to walk with a natural rhythm. There is total lack of freedom in defense. That which has absolutely no freedom is protecting the freedom of the country! So it is with the police; they protect the freedom of the individual. But are they free?
Discipline protects freedom. They both go hand in hand. Understand this and go ahead in life. You have some restrictions and it is this that allows you freedom. You can choose to focus either on freedom or discipline, and this makes you happy or unhappy. Freedom without discipline is like a country without a defense.
Fences should be fences; a fence cannot be built all over the property. If your fence is all over, how can you build on the property? That state of high absolute freedom is too difficult; we need to be very practical. Yes, there is a state of unlimited bliss, the freedom Advaita talks about. The Advaita Knowledge has been totally misused or used according to one's own fancies and conveniences.
There must be awareness in the mind, love in the heart, and righteousness in action.
Love and fear are two possibilities that put you on track. The Jewish religion put fear as the main thing so that life could improve. Nature induces fear at a certain age in a child. When a child is very young, it gets 100 percent time and love of the mother. The child has no fear. As the child grows more independent it becomes cautious. Nature brings in an iota of fear. With freedom, the child starts walking carefully. Fear of losing freedom also brings defense. The purpose of defense is to eliminate fear.
Senior Member Joined: 07 Jun 2007 Posts: 455
Location: Kerala
Why are people under stress?
When we cannot cope up with work load;
Work to do is more than ability
Emotions come in the way of duty
Vision fails to reconcile with facts
Then people are under stress.
WHAT IS STRESS?
STRESS IS DEFINED AS:
S-Swardharma means self duty; you should do what you love and love what you do
T-Time Management , when we are unable to complete work in time, we are under stress. This is because we dont have control over mind. We should remember 2 important words NOW and NO for action and distractions respectively.
R-Member Positive Attitude of a person determines his altitude. Thought of life. What you think, that you are.
E-Energy Management One should give equal time for Exercise, Meditation and Study
S-Sense Management A good sense of humour is must. Human body has more than 10 senses and one should have control over senses.
S-Surrender and Self Knowledge One should try to find himself. Who am I? For What I took birth? No one can escape sufferings.
The state of your body is a reflection of your mind.
Autosuggestion is a powerful tool. Say to yourself; By the grace of god I am becoming better and better everyday.
Supereme Member Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 1090
Location: bangalore
A saint asked his disciples, 'Why do we shout in anger? Why do people shout at each other when they are upset?'
Disciples thought for a while, one of them said, 'Because we lose our calm, we shout for that.'
'But, why shout when the other person is just next to you?' asked the saint. 'Isn't it possible to speak to him or her with a soft voice? Why do you shout at a person when you're angry?'
Disciples gave some other answers but none satisfied the saint.
Finally he explained, 'When two people are angry at each other, their hearts distance a lot. To cover that distance they must shout to be able to hear each other.
The angrier they are, the stronger they will have to shout to hear each other through that great distance.'
Then the saint asked, 'What happens when two people fall in love? They don't shout at each other but talk softly, why?
Because their hearts are very close. The distance between them is very small...'
The saint continued, 'When they love each other even more, what happens? They do not speak, only whisper and they get even closer to each other in their love.
Finally they even need not whisper, they only look at each other and that's all. That is how close two people are when they love each other.'
MORAL: When you argue do not let your hearts get distant, do not say words in anger that distance each other.
Supereme Member Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 1090
Location: bangalore
A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they've made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
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B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.
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C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
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D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.
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E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you'll learn more about yourself.
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F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
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G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.
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H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
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I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.
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J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something new every day, and you'll grow.
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K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
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L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there's room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there's room for endless happiness.
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M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the important things in life.
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N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless, weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance when possible, and always your kindness and understanding.
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O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty around you. Even during the worst of times, there's still much to be thankful for.
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P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way. Success means nothing without happiness.
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Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.
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R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your life, and remember that things always have a way of working out in the end.
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S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and time with others. Everything that you invest in others will return to you many times over.
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T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by what you can accomplish.
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U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent that's wasted has no value. Talent that's used will bring unexpected rewards.
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V--Value
Value the friends and family members who've supported and encouraged you, and be there for them as well.
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W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best person you can be, but never feel guilty if you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise offers a second chance.
X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those around you and you'll see the goodness and beauty within.
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Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track and remain dedicated, you'll find success at the end of the road.
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Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing interfere with your goals. Instead, focus on your abilities, your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.
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