Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Not inappropriate, but misplaced in the discussion. The main benefit of silence between bhajans is the unbroken principle. Unfortunately, some people with a strong bend towards meditating alot would prefer singing a bhajan, then meditating, then bhajan again, then meditating. Not bad altogether, but the benefit is nothing compared to using bhajans the way Amma directs us to. Although, there was the instance of one of her swami's sent to Europe(?) that taught Vedanta/comparative religion satsangs, in which he used that particular alternating format. My main point was your point in response to the use of silence between bhajans. Since you're so Quote-Happy Amarnath, why not make a Compendium of Amma's quotes by subject??? Years ago a devotee of Sathya Sai Baba did one (without permission I think) and it was actually quite helpful, though Incomplete. I'm not into Amma's teachings being written in stone, as there's different teachings for different stages of ego and paths, and I'd hate to see such a Compendium become somewhat of an Amma Bible. Your overuse of Amma's quotes, IMHO, can seem a bit thumping at times. But, a good reference of quotes by subject, much more in depth than the small For My Children book would be helpful to devotees. If you do decide such a seva task, it may be helpful to get a copy of the Sathya Sai Compendium to know what I'm talking about. It'd be nice to have all the quotes from the past issues of Matruvani and Immortal Bliss included. Expect it to be a pretty thick book, maybe broken down into volumes. Benefit of silence (again): Silent dispersal after satsang is another Sathya Sai Baba formality, not always followed even at their groups. At SSB satsangs, there's supposed to be only Sacred Ash as prasad, instead of the potluck or meal typically served at Amma satsangs I've been to. Hard to implement that silence after satsang when it's such a social environment. Potlucks are good for once-a- month, but I feel interfere with effective satsang in general. regards, tom Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc> wrote: > > Dear Thomas, > > Sorry that you felt my quote of Amma was inappropriate somehow. The > point you were making was unclear to me and I do not wish to judge > it one way or another. The only thing I can do is clarify a little > what my opinion is; your opinion may be different; each of us( > everyone ) is entitled to our opinions; some of our opinions may be > useful to others is why we are sharing I assume. > > To clarify my opinion: I know that innocently noticing Silence > between bhajans and deliberately resting and/or keeping silent after > spiritual practices are different situations; yet the common thread > is Silence and worth pointing out especially with Amma's Aphorism. > > The reason I feel Amma's Aphorism was significant to mention is that > some may not be aware of the significance of resting and/or keeping > silence after some spiritual practices and this may be difficult in > our busy daily lives but not impossible. > > Further, IMHO, Silence cannot be confined by rules of any kind. Of > course, let everyone follow the guidelines of their spiritual > practices with all Love and Awareness as best they can. But, it > seems to be the experience of many that Silence will come of it's > own accord even unexpectantly ~ even in the MIDDLE of a dynamic > bhajan; and it would be foolish not to surrender to it. > > God is One but has many names some are Silence, Awareness, Love. In > Sanskrit and Vedic culture, the common trio is Sat-Chit-Ananda( > existence, consciousness, bliss ) but perhaps in our present > American culture Silence-Awareness-Love is a little easier to grasp > and talk about. When Amma was asked what Her religion is, Her answer > was Love( not Ananda ) and when we read "Awaken Children" there are > many examples of interconnectedness between Silence-Awareness- Love. > In most recent issue of Matruvani, Amma makes the point that > spiritual language( including scriptures ) needs to be flexible and > updated according to the times and culture. > > My simple view( just my opinion) is that Silence is God resting( > Unmanifest); Love is God flowing( manifesting); and Awareness is God > Awake to both. Love-Silence-Awareness perhaps works best for me; by > loving silence and awareness, we act lovingly to everyone, > everything. > > If you wish to share you view of God in words, please do so. > Thanks for listening. > > Amma Bless, > amarnath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 Dear Tom, Om namah Sivaya, you miss my point entirely that SILENCE is not under anyone's control; it comes when it comes sometimes with light and/or love/bliss; but the darkness comprehends it not since, you are not into Amma's teachings and you told me earlier that Amma's teaching was for beginners only; not for advanced sadhaks like you; since i am only a beginner and since you are not my teacher, there is no need for you to try to guide me with your advanced teachings; it will only confuse me; Amma Kali is my protector and guide ! May She protect all beginners from advanced teachings ! Since Amma advises us to alwasy be beginners ! amma bless, amarnath Ammachi, "Tom" <tomgull> wrote: > > Not inappropriate, but misplaced in the discussion. The main > benefit of silence between bhajans is the unbroken principle. > Unfortunately, some people with a strong bend towards meditating alot > would prefer singing a bhajan, then meditating, then bhajan again, > then meditating. Not bad altogether, but the benefit is nothing > compared to using bhajans the way Amma directs us to. Although, > there was the instance of one of her swami's sent to Europe(?) that > taught Vedanta/comparative religion satsangs, in which he used that > particular alternating format. My main point was your point in > response to the use of silence between bhajans. > > Since you're so Quote-Happy Amarnath, why not make a Compendium of > Amma's quotes by subject??? Years ago a devotee of Sathya Sai Baba > did one (without permission I think) and it was actually quite > helpful, though Incomplete. > > I'm not into Amma's teachings being written in stone, as there's > different teachings for different stages of ego and paths, and I'd > hate to see such a Compendium become somewhat of an Amma Bible. > Your overuse of Amma's quotes, IMHO, can seem a bit thumping at > times. But, a good reference of quotes by subject, much more in > depth than the small For My Children book would be helpful to > devotees. > > If you do decide such a seva task, it may be helpful to get a copy of > the Sathya Sai Compendium to know what I'm talking about. It'd be > nice to have all the quotes from the past issues of Matruvani and > Immortal Bliss included. Expect it to be a pretty thick book, maybe > broken down into volumes. > > Benefit of silence (again): Silent dispersal after satsang is > another Sathya Sai Baba formality, not always followed even at their > groups. At SSB satsangs, there's supposed to be only Sacred Ash as > prasad, instead of the potluck or meal typically served at Amma > satsangs I've been to. Hard to implement that silence after satsang > when it's such a social environment. Potlucks are good for once-a- > month, but I feel interfere with effective satsang in general. > > regards, > tom > > Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc@> wrote: > > > > Dear Thomas, > > > > Sorry that you felt my quote of Amma was inappropriate somehow. The > > point you were making was unclear to me and I do not wish to judge > > it one way or another. The only thing I can do is clarify a little > > what my opinion is; your opinion may be different; each of us( > > everyone ) is entitled to our opinions; some of our opinions may be > > useful to others is why we are sharing I assume. > > > > To clarify my opinion: I know that innocently noticing Silence > > between bhajans and deliberately resting and/or keeping silent > after > > spiritual practices are different situations; yet the common thread > > is Silence and worth pointing out especially with Amma's Aphorism. > > > > The reason I feel Amma's Aphorism was significant to mention is > that > > some may not be aware of the significance of resting and/or keeping > > silence after some spiritual practices and this may be difficult in > > our busy daily lives but not impossible. > > > > Further, IMHO, Silence cannot be confined by rules of any kind. Of > > course, let everyone follow the guidelines of their spiritual > > practices with all Love and Awareness as best they can. But, it > > seems to be the experience of many that Silence will come of it's > > own accord even unexpectantly ~ even in the MIDDLE of a dynamic > > bhajan; and it would be foolish not to surrender to it. > > > > God is One but has many names some are Silence, Awareness, Love. In > > Sanskrit and Vedic culture, the common trio is Sat-Chit-Ananda( > > existence, consciousness, bliss ) but perhaps in our present > > American culture Silence-Awareness-Love is a little easier to grasp > > and talk about. When Amma was asked what Her religion is, Her > answer > > was Love( not Ananda ) and when we read "Awaken Children" there are > > many examples of interconnectedness between Silence-Awareness- > Love. > > In most recent issue of Matruvani, Amma makes the point that > > spiritual language( including scriptures ) needs to be flexible and > > updated according to the times and culture. > > > > My simple view( just my opinion) is that Silence is God resting( > > Unmanifest); Love is God flowing( manifesting); and Awareness is > God > > Awake to both. Love-Silence-Awareness perhaps works best for me; by > > loving silence and awareness, we act lovingly to everyone, > > everything. > > > > If you wish to share you view of God in words, please do so. > > Thanks for listening. > > > > Amma Bless, > > amarnath > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2006 Report Share Posted June 1, 2006 greetings dear beloved brothers and sisters.what a pleasure it is to see our brother tom has resurfaced.how are you dear brother tom?well tom ,things have been well for your brother temba...once again the internal pain has been transformed into AMBROSIA..please feel free dear brother tom to share any lessons with this child....been so looking forward to talking to you.. you didnt calll this child last time,however you can call if you like..#773-722-3247.. all my life,dear brother tom,this child has always rooted for the underdog...this neighborhood that this child lives in is filled with underdogs and it seems that no one is rooting for them but AMMA...today this child went to look at a wall to paint MOTHERS MURAL on it.this child is so helpless on his own.the only thing he can to is BRING HER DARLING FACE to their attention and pray... dear brother tom.this child believes if you pray for this situation ,it may be helped...can you please pray for this neighborhood and all others like it worldwide..if you cannot call this child please jsut pray or whatever techniques you may do..we need all the help we can get...thanks brother tom..sincerly your brother,AMMAs sun >"amarnath" <anatol_zinc > >Ammachi >Ammachi > Re: Q about I => /Compendium of Quotes seva >Thu, 01 Jun 2006 21:34:45 -0000 > >Dear Tom, Om namah Sivaya, > >you miss my point entirely that SILENCE is not under anyone's >control; it comes when it comes sometimes with light and/or >love/bliss; but the darkness comprehends it not > >since, you are not into Amma's teachings and you told me earlier >that Amma's teaching was for beginners only; not for advanced >sadhaks like you; > >since i am only a beginner and since you are not my teacher, there >is no need for you to try to guide me with your advanced teachings; >it will only confuse me; > >Amma Kali is my protector and guide ! >May She protect all beginners from advanced teachings ! >Since Amma advises us to alwasy be beginners ! > >amma bless, >amarnath > >Ammachi, "Tom" <tomgull> wrote: > > > > Not inappropriate, but misplaced in the discussion. The main > > benefit of silence between bhajans is the unbroken principle. > > Unfortunately, some people with a strong bend towards meditating >alot > > would prefer singing a bhajan, then meditating, then bhajan again, > > then meditating. Not bad altogether, but the benefit is nothing > > compared to using bhajans the way Amma directs us to. Although, > > there was the instance of one of her swami's sent to Europe(?) >that > > taught Vedanta/comparative religion satsangs, in which he used >that > > particular alternating format. My main point was your point in > > response to the use of silence between bhajans. > > > > Since you're so Quote-Happy Amarnath, why not make a Compendium of > > Amma's quotes by subject??? Years ago a devotee of Sathya Sai >Baba > > did one (without permission I think) and it was actually quite > > helpful, though Incomplete. > > > > I'm not into Amma's teachings being written in stone, as there's > > different teachings for different stages of ego and paths, and I'd > > hate to see such a Compendium become somewhat of an Amma Bible. > > Your overuse of Amma's quotes, IMHO, can seem a bit thumping at > > times. But, a good reference of quotes by subject, much more in > > depth than the small For My Children book would be helpful to > > devotees. > > > > If you do decide such a seva task, it may be helpful to get a copy >of > > the Sathya Sai Compendium to know what I'm talking about. It'd >be > > nice to have all the quotes from the past issues of Matruvani and > > Immortal Bliss included. Expect it to be a pretty thick book, >maybe > > broken down into volumes. > > > > Benefit of silence (again): Silent dispersal after satsang is > > another Sathya Sai Baba formality, not always followed even at >their > > groups. At SSB satsangs, there's supposed to be only Sacred Ash >as > > prasad, instead of the potluck or meal typically served at Amma > > satsangs I've been to. Hard to implement that silence after >satsang > > when it's such a social environment. Potlucks are good for once-a- > > month, but I feel interfere with effective satsang in general. > > > > regards, > > tom > > > > Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc@> wrote: > > > > > > Dear Thomas, > > > > > > Sorry that you felt my quote of Amma was inappropriate somehow. >The > > > point you were making was unclear to me and I do not wish to >judge > > > it one way or another. The only thing I can do is clarify a >little > > > what my opinion is; your opinion may be different; each of us( > > > everyone ) is entitled to our opinions; some of our opinions may >be > > > useful to others is why we are sharing I assume. > > > > > > To clarify my opinion: I know that innocently noticing Silence > > > between bhajans and deliberately resting and/or keeping silent > > after > > > spiritual practices are different situations; yet the common >thread > > > is Silence and worth pointing out especially with Amma's >Aphorism. > > > > > > The reason I feel Amma's Aphorism was significant to mention is > > that > > > some may not be aware of the significance of resting and/or >keeping > > > silence after some spiritual practices and this may be difficult >in > > > our busy daily lives but not impossible. > > > > > > Further, IMHO, Silence cannot be confined by rules of any kind. >Of > > > course, let everyone follow the guidelines of their spiritual > > > practices with all Love and Awareness as best they can. But, it > > > seems to be the experience of many that Silence will come of >it's > > > own accord even unexpectantly ~ even in the MIDDLE of a dynamic > > > bhajan; and it would be foolish not to surrender to it. > > > > > > God is One but has many names some are Silence, Awareness, Love. >In > > > Sanskrit and Vedic culture, the common trio is Sat-Chit-Ananda( > > > existence, consciousness, bliss ) but perhaps in our present > > > American culture Silence-Awareness-Love is a little easier to >grasp > > > and talk about. When Amma was asked what Her religion is, Her > > answer > > > was Love( not Ananda ) and when we read "Awaken Children" there >are > > > many examples of interconnectedness between Silence-Awareness- > > Love. > > > In most recent issue of Matruvani, Amma makes the point that > > > spiritual language( including scriptures ) needs to be flexible >and > > > updated according to the times and culture. > > > > > > My simple view( just my opinion) is that Silence is God resting( > > > Unmanifest); Love is God flowing( manifesting); and Awareness is > > God > > > Awake to both. Love-Silence-Awareness perhaps works best for me; >by > > > loving silence and awareness, we act lovingly to everyone, > > > everything. > > > > > > If you wish to share you view of God in words, please do so. > > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > > Amma Bless, > > > amarnath > > > > > > _______________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! 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Guest guest Posted June 2, 2006 Report Share Posted June 2, 2006 brother temba, namasivaya, and thank you for the blessings ! Ammachi, "temba spirits" <tembaspirits> wrote: > > greetings dear beloved brothers and sisters.what a pleasure it is to see our > brother tom has resurfaced.how are you dear brother tom?well tom ,things > have been well for your brother temba...once again the internal pain has > been transformed into AMBROSIA..please feel free dear brother tom to share > any lessons with this child....been so looking forward to talking to you.. > > you didnt calll this child last time,however you can call if you > like..#773-722-3247.. > > all my life,dear brother tom,this child has always rooted for the > underdog...this neighborhood that this child lives in is filled with > underdogs and it seems that no one is rooting for them but AMMA...today this > child went to look at a wall to paint MOTHERS MURAL on it.this child is so > helpless on his own.the only thing he can to is BRING HER DARLING FACE to > their attention and pray... > > dear brother tom.this child believes if you pray for this situation ,it may > be helped...can you please pray for this neighborhood and all others like it > worldwide..if you cannot call this child please jsut pray or whatever > techniques you may do..we need all the help we can get...thanks brother > tom..sincerly your brother,AMMAs sun > > > >"amarnath" <anatol_zinc> > >Ammachi > >Ammachi > > Re: Q about I => /Compendium of Quotes seva > >Thu, 01 Jun 2006 21:34:45 -0000 > > > >Dear Tom, Om namah Sivaya, > > > >you miss my point entirely that SILENCE is not under anyone's > >control; it comes when it comes sometimes with light and/or > >love/bliss; but the darkness comprehends it not > > > >since, you are not into Amma's teachings and you told me earlier > >that Amma's teaching was for beginners only; not for advanced > >sadhaks like you; > > > >since i am only a beginner and since you are not my teacher, there > >is no need for you to try to guide me with your advanced teachings; > >it will only confuse me; > > > >Amma Kali is my protector and guide ! > >May She protect all beginners from advanced teachings ! > >Since Amma advises us to alwasy be beginners ! > > > >amma bless, > >amarnath > > > >Ammachi, "Tom" <tomgull@> wrote: > > > > > > Not inappropriate, but misplaced in the discussion. The main > > > benefit of silence between bhajans is the unbroken principle. > > > Unfortunately, some people with a strong bend towards meditating > >alot > > > would prefer singing a bhajan, then meditating, then bhajan again, > > > then meditating. Not bad altogether, but the benefit is nothing > > > compared to using bhajans the way Amma directs us to. Although, > > > there was the instance of one of her swami's sent to Europe(?) > >that > > > taught Vedanta/comparative religion satsangs, in which he used > >that > > > particular alternating format. My main point was your point in > > > response to the use of silence between bhajans. > > > > > > Since you're so Quote-Happy Amarnath, why not make a Compendium of > > > Amma's quotes by subject??? Years ago a devotee of Sathya Sai > >Baba > > > did one (without permission I think) and it was actually quite > > > helpful, though Incomplete. > > > > > > I'm not into Amma's teachings being written in stone, as there's > > > different teachings for different stages of ego and paths, and I'd > > > hate to see such a Compendium become somewhat of an Amma Bible. > > > Your overuse of Amma's quotes, IMHO, can seem a bit thumping at > > > times. But, a good reference of quotes by subject, much more in > > > depth than the small For My Children book would be helpful to > > > devotees. > > > > > > If you do decide such a seva task, it may be helpful to get a copy > >of > > > the Sathya Sai Compendium to know what I'm talking about. It'd > >be > > > nice to have all the quotes from the past issues of Matruvani and > > > Immortal Bliss included. Expect it to be a pretty thick book, > >maybe > > > broken down into volumes. > > > > > > Benefit of silence (again): Silent dispersal after satsang is > > > another Sathya Sai Baba formality, not always followed even at > >their > > > groups. At SSB satsangs, there's supposed to be only Sacred Ash > >as > > > prasad, instead of the potluck or meal typically served at Amma > > > satsangs I've been to. Hard to implement that silence after > >satsang > > > when it's such a social environment. Potlucks are good for once-a- > > > month, but I feel interfere with effective satsang in general. > > > > > > regards, > > > tom > > > > > > Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Dear Thomas, > > > > > > > > Sorry that you felt my quote of Amma was inappropriate somehow. > >The > > > > point you were making was unclear to me and I do not wish to > >judge > > > > it one way or another. The only thing I can do is clarify a > >little > > > > what my opinion is; your opinion may be different; each of us ( > > > > everyone ) is entitled to our opinions; some of our opinions may > >be > > > > useful to others is why we are sharing I assume. > > > > > > > > To clarify my opinion: I know that innocently noticing Silence > > > > between bhajans and deliberately resting and/or keeping silent > > > after > > > > spiritual practices are different situations; yet the common > >thread > > > > is Silence and worth pointing out especially with Amma's > >Aphorism. > > > > > > > > The reason I feel Amma's Aphorism was significant to mention is > > > that > > > > some may not be aware of the significance of resting and/or > >keeping > > > > silence after some spiritual practices and this may be difficult > >in > > > > our busy daily lives but not impossible. > > > > > > > > Further, IMHO, Silence cannot be confined by rules of any kind. > >Of > > > > course, let everyone follow the guidelines of their spiritual > > > > practices with all Love and Awareness as best they can. But, it > > > > seems to be the experience of many that Silence will come of > >it's > > > > own accord even unexpectantly ~ even in the MIDDLE of a dynamic > > > > bhajan; and it would be foolish not to surrender to it. > > > > > > > > God is One but has many names some are Silence, Awareness, Love. > >In > > > > Sanskrit and Vedic culture, the common trio is Sat-Chit- Ananda( > > > > existence, consciousness, bliss ) but perhaps in our present > > > > American culture Silence-Awareness-Love is a little easier to > >grasp > > > > and talk about. When Amma was asked what Her religion is, Her > > > answer > > > > was Love( not Ananda ) and when we read "Awaken Children" there > >are > > > > many examples of interconnectedness between Silence- Awareness- > > > Love. > > > > In most recent issue of Matruvani, Amma makes the point that > > > > spiritual language( including scriptures ) needs to be flexible > >and > > > > updated according to the times and culture. > > > > > > > > My simple view( just my opinion) is that Silence is God resting( > > > > Unmanifest); Love is God flowing( manifesting); and Awareness is > > > God > > > > Awake to both. Love-Silence-Awareness perhaps works best for me; > >by > > > > loving silence and awareness, we act lovingly to everyone, > > > > everything. > > > > > > > > If you wish to share you view of God in words, please do so. > > > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > > > > Amma Bless, > > > > amarnath > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! 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Guest guest Posted June 3, 2006 Report Share Posted June 3, 2006 Temba please stop posting your phone # on this Public forum, it's not good for anyone to do it. I'm about to call you and discuss things as much as I like to discuss things with a passionate Jesus-freak I work with who doesn't go to any church and license plate reads "INOGOD" (meaning No Thanks!). I think the pun is on my co-worker Your offer is appreciated, but please let it go. Don't mistake your celebrity or acceptance by devotees to be a sign of anything you have to offer me. tom Ammachi, "temba spirits" <tembaspirits> wrote: > > greetings dear beloved brothers and sisters.what a pleasure it is to see our > brother tom has resurfaced.how are you dear brother tom?well tom ,things > have been well for your brother temba...once again the internal pain has > been transformed into AMBROSIA..please feel free dear brother tom to share > any lessons with this child....been so looking forward to talking to you.. > > you didnt calll this child last time,however you can call if you > like..#773-722-3247.. > > all my life,dear brother tom,this child has always rooted for the > underdog...this neighborhood that this child lives in is filled with > underdogs and it seems that no one is rooting for them but AMMA...today this > child went to look at a wall to paint MOTHERS MURAL on it.this child is so > helpless on his own.the only thing he can to is BRING HER DARLING FACE to > their attention and pray... > > dear brother tom.this child believes if you pray for this situation ,it may > be helped...can you please pray for this neighborhood and all others like it > worldwide..if you cannot call this child please jsut pray or whatever > techniques you may do..we need all the help we can get...thanks brother > tom..sincerly your brother,AMMAs sun > > > >"amarnath" <anatol_zinc> > >Ammachi > >Ammachi > > Re: Q about I => /Compendium of Quotes seva > >Thu, 01 Jun 2006 21:34:45 -0000 > > > >Dear Tom, Om namah Sivaya, > > > >you miss my point entirely that SILENCE is not under anyone's > >control; it comes when it comes sometimes with light and/or > >love/bliss; but the darkness comprehends it not > > > >since, you are not into Amma's teachings and you told me earlier > >that Amma's teaching was for beginners only; not for advanced > >sadhaks like you; > > > >since i am only a beginner and since you are not my teacher, there > >is no need for you to try to guide me with your advanced teachings; > >it will only confuse me; > > > >Amma Kali is my protector and guide ! > >May She protect all beginners from advanced teachings ! > >Since Amma advises us to alwasy be beginners ! > > > >amma bless, > >amarnath > > > >Ammachi, "Tom" <tomgull@> wrote: > > > > > > Not inappropriate, but misplaced in the discussion. The main > > > benefit of silence between bhajans is the unbroken principle. > > > Unfortunately, some people with a strong bend towards meditating > >alot > > > would prefer singing a bhajan, then meditating, then bhajan again, > > > then meditating. Not bad altogether, but the benefit is nothing > > > compared to using bhajans the way Amma directs us to. Although, > > > there was the instance of one of her swami's sent to Europe(?) > >that > > > taught Vedanta/comparative religion satsangs, in which he used > >that > > > particular alternating format. My main point was your point in > > > response to the use of silence between bhajans. > > > > > > Since you're so Quote-Happy Amarnath, why not make a Compendium of > > > Amma's quotes by subject??? Years ago a devotee of Sathya Sai > >Baba > > > did one (without permission I think) and it was actually quite > > > helpful, though Incomplete. > > > > > > I'm not into Amma's teachings being written in stone, as there's > > > different teachings for different stages of ego and paths, and I'd > > > hate to see such a Compendium become somewhat of an Amma Bible. > > > Your overuse of Amma's quotes, IMHO, can seem a bit thumping at > > > times. But, a good reference of quotes by subject, much more in > > > depth than the small For My Children book would be helpful to > > > devotees. > > > > > > If you do decide such a seva task, it may be helpful to get a copy > >of > > > the Sathya Sai Compendium to know what I'm talking about. It'd > >be > > > nice to have all the quotes from the past issues of Matruvani and > > > Immortal Bliss included. Expect it to be a pretty thick book, > >maybe > > > broken down into volumes. > > > > > > Benefit of silence (again): Silent dispersal after satsang is > > > another Sathya Sai Baba formality, not always followed even at > >their > > > groups. At SSB satsangs, there's supposed to be only Sacred Ash > >as > > > prasad, instead of the potluck or meal typically served at Amma > > > satsangs I've been to. Hard to implement that silence after > >satsang > > > when it's such a social environment. Potlucks are good for once-a- > > > month, but I feel interfere with effective satsang in general. > > > > > > regards, > > > tom > > > > > > Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc@> wrote: > > > > > > > > Dear Thomas, > > > > > > > > Sorry that you felt my quote of Amma was inappropriate somehow. > >The > > > > point you were making was unclear to me and I do not wish to > >judge > > > > it one way or another. The only thing I can do is clarify a > >little > > > > what my opinion is; your opinion may be different; each of us( > > > > everyone ) is entitled to our opinions; some of our opinions may > >be > > > > useful to others is why we are sharing I assume. > > > > > > > > To clarify my opinion: I know that innocently noticing Silence > > > > between bhajans and deliberately resting and/or keeping silent > > > after > > > > spiritual practices are different situations; yet the common > >thread > > > > is Silence and worth pointing out especially with Amma's > >Aphorism. > > > > > > > > The reason I feel Amma's Aphorism was significant to mention is > > > that > > > > some may not be aware of the significance of resting and/or > >keeping > > > > silence after some spiritual practices and this may be difficult > >in > > > > our busy daily lives but not impossible. > > > > > > > > Further, IMHO, Silence cannot be confined by rules of any kind. > >Of > > > > course, let everyone follow the guidelines of their spiritual > > > > practices with all Love and Awareness as best they can. But, it > > > > seems to be the experience of many that Silence will come of > >it's > > > > own accord even unexpectantly ~ even in the MIDDLE of a dynamic > > > > bhajan; and it would be foolish not to surrender to it. > > > > > > > > God is One but has many names some are Silence, Awareness, Love. > >In > > > > Sanskrit and Vedic culture, the common trio is Sat-Chit-Ananda ( > > > > existence, consciousness, bliss ) but perhaps in our present > > > > American culture Silence-Awareness-Love is a little easier to > >grasp > > > > and talk about. When Amma was asked what Her religion is, Her > > > answer > > > > was Love( not Ananda ) and when we read "Awaken Children" there > >are > > > > many examples of interconnectedness between Silence- Awareness- > > > Love. > > > > In most recent issue of Matruvani, Amma makes the point that > > > > spiritual language( including scriptures ) needs to be flexible > >and > > > > updated according to the times and culture. > > > > > > > > My simple view( just my opinion) is that Silence is God resting( > > > > Unmanifest); Love is God flowing( manifesting); and Awareness is > > > God > > > > Awake to both. Love-Silence-Awareness perhaps works best for me; > >by > > > > loving silence and awareness, we act lovingly to everyone, > > > > everything. > > > > > > > > If you wish to share you view of God in words, please do so. > > > > Thanks for listening. > > > > > > > > Amma Bless, > > > > amarnath > > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! 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