Guest guest Posted July 7, 2005 Report Share Posted July 7, 2005 Lord Dattatreya is pictured as being surrounded by 4 dogs, representing the 4 vedas, and a cow, representing mother earth or dharma, as his constant companions. He travels everywhere, yet his favorite abode is under the shade of the Audumbara tree. Some interesting observations: Sri Swamiji travels the globe with his parivaram, consisting of his musical troupe (parivaram) and kusumakka (who handles Swamiji's bhiksha). He travels everywhere and accepts many faiths and philosophical systems under his wing, yet his favorite is the teaching of jnanam (and day-to-day lessons) through Silence. Audumbara (according to vasthu sastra) is to be placed on the south side. Guru Dakshinamurthy is said to be south-facing. He taught his disciples knowledge of the Self through the expression of the Jnana Mudra in absolute Silence. Though Swamiji teaches through many methods, his favorite method of teaching is through Silence, i.e., heart-to-heart. Like the audumbara tree with many leaves, but its root is fundamentally situated on the southern side (Silence), indicating that all paths (branches) lead to the same root (Silence). Do not be small-minded. Plant the Audumbara tree within your heart, and draw your own conclusions. Jai Guru Datta! ------------------------ gurorangripadme ManaScenna Lagnam tata: kim tata: kim tata: kim tata: kim Mail for Mobile Take Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile./learn/mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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