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Seva is not just "volunteer" work, or "helping out" (the wrong

attitude). It's service to God and guru, and it's wrong for the

administrators there to deny this opportunity to devotees,

considering it's Amma's place.

 

My background is varied with a wide range of skills and experience:

retail/warehouse/mail-order, construction/home repair,

computer/typing, music/recording/tech, cooking,

gardening/landscaping, etc. and I had offered to do as much was

necessary and could pay towards my food, but wouldn't be able to

afford any lodging fee.

 

My offer to MA Center in Spring of last year was in direct response

to REQUESTS for Karma Yogi's for NUMBEROUS PROJECTS. It was

rejected, saying that the program was only 2 weeks in duration at

most (not financially wise for a cross-country trip). Those who

hold out the beggar's hand with their right, then push away the grace

with the left, enjoy what I call "unnecessary suffering" of the

ignorant. Certainly not the first time Amma devotees' request for

sevites were quite the cry wolf!!!

 

How can Swami's pay for their way on tour if they don't make

money? "Angels" like I said... Donating to an orange robe, in

Indian Tradition, is a Guaranteed Punya Investment (merit).

Cheapo's always go for the guarantees.

 

It's modern "ashramism" that makes you pay for the opportunity to do

seva. In reality, you don't have to pay anything. You already

stated that there was someone who stayed at the ashram and didn't

pay, except in labor. MA Center or here in the DC area, Amma's

official organizations are for the wealthy elite... Thank God for

free darshan programs.

 

tom

 

Ammachi, "Aikya Param" <aikya wrote:

>

> This has done a lot of good like that in the past and

it

> should and will continue, each individual choosing whether or not

to

> contribute at the time.

>

> When people do seva, it is supposed to be volunteer. Not only do

> people not get paid for doing it, they usually have to pay for the

> oportunity to do it. If they will be on staff during Amma's tour,

> they pay their travel expenses.

>

> The people who live in the ashram at the MA Center have to have

> outside income which they usually earn through a job. They pay

rent

> and do seva.

>

> Today I learned that even the swamis pay for their transportation

> whn they go on tour with Amma.

>

> If people do worthwhile things as seva dedicated to Amma, no one

> pays them a salary. That's not because that is Amma's policy.

>

> Aikya

>

> Ammachi, "Prashanti " <ammasprashanti@>

> wrote:

> >

> > One of the nyc devotees was talking to me about maybe moving to

> Minnesota,

> > which reminded me that that was where I first went to "rent

> parties" to help

> > friends' out who needed help paying the bills that month --

things

> like a

> > disappearing roommate stiffing them with the rent, or a long

> distance bill.

> >

> > I don't know much about other organizations' "angel" process.

> Certainly

> > around Amma's 50th Birthday Celebration people seemed to be

coming

> out of

> > the woodwork to sponsor folks who had a need to attend &

> participate.

> >

> > But, FWIW, a friend of a friend started this site to help with an

> > alternative to the whole PayPal thing of contributing financial

> assistance.

> > http://www.karmus.com/

> >

> > lotsof love, Prashanti

> >

> >

> >

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Yes, the MA Center does offer opportunities for karma yoga. In

exchange for needed work, people can live there without paying the

usual "rent." They are "paying" by doing the needed work.

 

Swamis, like other people, have families. The point of the tale was

that, more and more, Amma does not offer a free ride, even to her

sannyasia.

 

If I am doing something on a volunteer basis and then get the

framework and resources together to make a nonprofit organization

out of it which will pay me a salary for doing what I once did

as "seva" but on a larger scale, the work is no longer "seva." I

can still do the work with the attitude that it is an offering to

Amma, but it should not be called "seva."

 

There is nothing wrong with doing what once was volunteer work as a

paid position. If it is a good and needed task, it's great to

expand the scope and increase one's ability to do it. But it is

not "seva" when you get paid to do it.

 

I'm asking for people to be clear about their use of the word "seva"

and the connection to money received in order to do it.

 

Aikya

 

 

Ammachi, "Tom" <tomgull wrote:

>

> Seva is not just "volunteer" work, or "helping out" (the wrong

> attitude). It's service to God and guru, and it's wrong for the

> administrators there to deny this opportunity to devotees,

> considering it's Amma's place.

>

> My background is varied with a wide range of skills and

experience:

> retail/warehouse/mail-order, construction/home repair,

> computer/typing, music/recording/tech, cooking,

> gardening/landscaping, etc. and I had offered to do as much was

> necessary and could pay towards my food, but wouldn't be able to

> afford any lodging fee.

>

> My offer to MA Center in Spring of last year was in direct

response

> to REQUESTS for Karma Yogi's for NUMBEROUS PROJECTS. It was

> rejected, saying that the program was only 2 weeks in duration at

> most (not financially wise for a cross-country trip). Those who

> hold out the beggar's hand with their right, then push away the

grace

> with the left, enjoy what I call "unnecessary suffering" of the

> ignorant. Certainly not the first time Amma devotees' request for

> sevites were quite the cry wolf!!!

>

> How can Swami's pay for their way on tour if they don't make

> money? "Angels" like I said... Donating to an orange robe, in

> Indian Tradition, is a Guaranteed Punya Investment (merit).

> Cheapo's always go for the guarantees.

>

> It's modern "ashramism" that makes you pay for the opportunity to

do

> seva. In reality, you don't have to pay anything. You already

> stated that there was someone who stayed at the ashram and didn't

> pay, except in labor. MA Center or here in the DC area, Amma's

> official organizations are for the wealthy elite... Thank God

for

> free darshan programs.

>

> tom

>

> Ammachi, "Aikya Param" <aikya@> wrote:

> >

> > This has done a lot of good like that in the past

and

> it

> > should and will continue, each individual choosing whether or

not

> to

> > contribute at the time.

> >

> > When people do seva, it is supposed to be volunteer. Not only

do

> > people not get paid for doing it, they usually have to pay for

the

> > oportunity to do it. If they will be on staff during Amma's

tour,

> > they pay their travel expenses.

> >

> > The people who live in the ashram at the MA Center have to have

> > outside income which they usually earn through a job. They pay

> rent

> > and do seva.

> >

> > Today I learned that even the swamis pay for their

transportation

> > whn they go on tour with Amma.

> >

> > If people do worthwhile things as seva dedicated to Amma, no one

> > pays them a salary. That's not because that is Amma's policy.

> >

> > Aikya

> >

> > Ammachi, "Prashanti " <ammasprashanti@>

> > wrote:

> > >

> > > One of the nyc devotees was talking to me about maybe moving

to

> > Minnesota,

> > > which reminded me that that was where I first went to "rent

> > parties" to help

> > > friends' out who needed help paying the bills that month --

> things

> > like a

> > > disappearing roommate stiffing them with the rent, or a long

> > distance bill.

> > >

> > > I don't know much about other organizations' "angel" process.

> > Certainly

> > > around Amma's 50th Birthday Celebration people seemed to be

> coming

> > out of

> > > the woodwork to sponsor folks who had a need to attend &

> > participate.

> > >

> > > But, FWIW, a friend of a friend started this site to help with

an

> > > alternative to the whole PayPal thing of contributing

financial

> > assistance.

> > > http://www.karmus.com/

> > >

> > > lotsof love, Prashanti

> > >

> > >

> > >

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<<Yes, the MA Center does offer opportunities for karma yoga. In

exchange for needed work, people can live there without paying the

usual "rent." They are "paying" by doing the needed work.>>

 

As far as I know karma yogis pay a stipend when they stay at the

ashram. What Amma told Jani, who helps manage the tour staff, is

that if people get too much in return for their service work, then

it doesn't function as seva. It is my understanding that seva is a

spiritual practice that removes karma. If one gets paid or gets

perks then it will not remove the karma as effectively.

 

My kids work hard and save their money all year to pay their staff

fees and transportation for the N.American tour. They are very

grateful for the opportunity of being able to serve Amma and it

seems to be paying off spiritually.

 

in Amma,

Amalia

Ôm Amriteswaryai Namah

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The karma yogis do pay a small fee for food and water, etc. A good friend of mine just did the program recently, and he had a wonderful time and was not at all bothered by the small fee. In fact, it was a life-changing experience for him. If we are getting paid for doing our seva, than it's not really "selfless" service, is it? Also, how could it possibly be determined who deserves a salary and who doesn't? All of the money comes from the devotee's donations, and they no doubt expect their donation to go towards all that wonderful humanitarian work we hear so much about. The volunteer aspect is one of the things that makes the MA organization so respectable, and distinguishes it from so many others.

love,

Prajna

 

amalia_darling94804 <amaliadarling (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

<<Yes, the MA Center does offer opportunities for karma yoga. In

exchange for needed work, people can live there without paying the

usual "rent." They are "paying" by doing the needed work.>>

 

As far as I know karma yogis pay a stipend when they stay at the

ashram. What Amma told Jani, who helps manage the tour staff, is

that if people get too much in return for their service work, then

it doesn't function as seva. It is my understanding that seva is a

spiritual practice that removes karma. If one gets paid or gets

perks then it will not remove the karma as effectively.

 

My kids work hard and save their money all year to pay their staff

fees and transportation for the N.American tour. They are very

grateful for the opportunity of being able to serve Amma and it

seems to be paying off spiritually.

 

in Amma,

Amalia

Ôm Amriteswaryai Namah

 

 

 

 

 

"Children, all of spirituality is contained in that one word: Awareness." - Amma

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The clear difference in my point and the original poster is that I'm

talking about making exceptions for "need". In my case, I was not

asking to be paid, only a clean floor to sleep on. I was willing to

pay travel costs across the ocean and pay for food, but the man in

charge of the karma program insisted the program was only 2 weeks

long and if I recall said there'd be a fee for lodging.

 

As locally, things tend to be geared towards those who are

financially comfortable. NORMALLY, yes, you should pay for lodging

if you're able to. With my life, this was my only chance to come and

serve, and certain prideful managers didn't see it that way,

thanks! not

 

tom

 

Ammachi, Prajna - Brianna <prajnaji wrote:

>

> The karma yogis do pay a small fee for food and water, etc. A good

friend of mine just did the program recently, and he had a wonderful

time and was not at all bothered by the small fee. In fact, it was a

life-changing experience for him. If we are getting paid for doing

our seva, than it's not really "selfless" service, is it? Also, how

could it possibly be determined who deserves a salary and who

doesn't? All of the money comes from the devotee's donations, and

they no doubt expect their donation to go towards all that wonderful

humanitarian work we hear so much about. The volunteer aspect is one

of the things that makes the MA organization so respectable, and

distinguishes it from so many others.

>

> love,

>

> Prajna

>

> amalia_darling94804 <amaliadarling wrote:

> <<Yes, the MA Center does offer opportunities for karma

yoga. In

> exchange for needed work, people can live there without paying the

> usual "rent." They are "paying" by doing the needed work.>>

>

> As far as I know karma yogis pay a stipend when they stay at the

> ashram. What Amma told Jani, who helps manage the tour staff, is

> that if people get too much in return for their service work, then

> it doesn't function as seva. It is my understanding that seva is a

> spiritual practice that removes karma. If one gets paid or gets

> perks then it will not remove the karma as effectively.

>

> My kids work hard and save their money all year to pay their staff

> fees and transportation for the N.American tour. They are very

> grateful for the opportunity of being able to serve Amma and it

> seems to be paying off spiritually.

>

> in Amma,

> Amalia

> Ôm Amriteswaryai Namah

>

>

>

>

>

>

> "Children, all of spirituality is contained in that one word:

Awareness." - Amma

>

>

>

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I've really tried, Tom. I just don't see how

following what was at the time in the best interest of

the program, or at least following whatever rules were

set out at the time, and not making special

accomodations and changes for you, translates into a

Prideful Manager.

 

Perhaps it is perfectly within Divine Will that

special accomodations were not made for you. Perhaps

it was an opportunity for you to look around your own

community and see what service you could provide

there. Perhaps it's a lesson in expectations and the

belief of self-importance. Perhaps you could find a

way to thank the organization who said no to you, for

whatever lesson it taught you about yourself, or for

whatever opportunities the "no" provided.

 

This particular thread, to me, reads like this: "I'm

special and I have special gifts and special needs and

so special accomodations should be made especially for

me so I can share my desirably special gifts as a

service to Amma." With the devotion that you have, is

there no place where you see the absolute perfectness

of the situation for your own growth and ultimate

freedom?

 

It just seems like there is a piece of all of this

devotion and life and awakening path that you

consistently miss. The truth is right smack in front

of you!

 

I hope you get it, truly, because the other truth is

that you probably do have _loads_ of specialness to

share with us. But a lot of it currently comes out

sounding like controlling, terrified ego.

 

With love, I swear it,

Romi

 

 

 

--- Tom <tomgull (AT) hotmail (DOT) com> wrote:

 

> The clear difference in my point and the original

> poster is that I'm

> talking about making exceptions for "need". In my

> case, I was not

> asking to be paid, only a clean floor to sleep on.

> I was willing to

> pay travel costs across the ocean and pay for food,

> but the man in

> charge of the karma program insisted the program was

> only 2 weeks

> long and if I recall said there'd be a fee for

> lodging.

>

> As locally, things tend to be geared towards those

> who are

> financially comfortable. NORMALLY, yes, you should

> pay for lodging

> if you're able to. With my life, this was my only

> chance to come and

> serve, and certain prideful managers didn't see it

> that way,

> thanks! not

>

> tom

>

> Ammachi, Prajna - Brianna

> <prajnaji wrote:

> >

> > The karma yogis do pay a small fee for food and

> water, etc. A good

> friend of mine just did the program recently, and he

> had a wonderful

> time and was not at all bothered by the small fee.

> In fact, it was a

> life-changing experience for him. If we are getting

> paid for doing

> our seva, than it's not really "selfless" service,

> is it? Also, how

> could it possibly be determined who deserves a

> salary and who

> doesn't? All of the money comes from the devotee's

> donations, and

> they no doubt expect their donation to go towards

> all that wonderful

> humanitarian work we hear so much about. The

> volunteer aspect is one

> of the things that makes the MA organization so

> respectable, and

> distinguishes it from so many others.

> >

> > love,

> >

> > Prajna

> >

> > amalia_darling94804 <amaliadarling wrote:

> > <<Yes, the MA Center does offer

> opportunities for karma

> yoga. In

> > exchange for needed work, people can live there

> without paying the

> > usual "rent." They are "paying" by doing the

> needed work.>>

> >

> > As far as I know karma yogis pay a stipend when

> they stay at the

> > ashram. What Amma told Jani, who helps manage the

> tour staff, is

> > that if people get too much in return for their

> service work, then

> > it doesn't function as seva. It is my

> understanding that seva is a

> > spiritual practice that removes karma. If one gets

> paid or gets

> > perks then it will not remove the karma as

> effectively.

> >

> > My kids work hard and save their money all year to

> pay their staff

> > fees and transportation for the N.American tour.

> They are very

> > grateful for the opportunity of being able to

> serve Amma and it

> > seems to be paying off spiritually.

> >

> > in Amma,

> > Amalia

> > Ôm Amriteswaryai Namah

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > "Children, all of spirituality is contained in

> that one word:

> Awareness." - Amma

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

> >

>

>

>

>

>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ammachi, Romi <romi_jordanna wrote:

>

> I've really tried, Tom. I just don't see how

> following what was at the time in the best interest of

> the program, or at least following whatever rules were

> set out at the time, and not making special

> accomodations and changes for you, translates into a

> Prideful Manager.

>

> Perhaps it is perfectly within Divine Will that

> special accomodations were not made for you. Perhaps

> it was an opportunity for you to look around your own

> community and see what service you could provide

> there. Perhaps it's a lesson in expectations and the

> belief of self-importance. Perhaps you could find a

> way to thank the organization who said no to you, for

> whatever lesson it taught you about yourself, or for

> whatever opportunities the "no" provided.

>

> This particular thread, to me, reads like this: "I'm

> special and I have special gifts and special needs and

> so special accomodations should be made especially for

> me so I can share my desirably special gifts as a

> service to Amma." With the devotion that you have, is

> there no place where you see the absolute perfectness

> of the situation for your own growth and ultimate

> freedom?

>

> It just seems like there is a piece of all of this

> devotion and life and awakening path that you

> consistently miss. The truth is right smack in front

> of you!

>

> I hope you get it, truly, because the other truth is

> that you probably do have _loads_ of specialness to

> share with us. But a lot of it currently comes out

> sounding like controlling, terrified ego.

>

> With love, I swear it,

> Romi

 

Very balanced and all-roubd compassionate view and also extremely well

articulated! I liked it.

 

Jai Ma!

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me, too!

 

manoj_menon wrote:

>

> -

>

> Very balanced and all-roubd compassionate view and also extremely well

> articulated! I liked it.

>

> Jai Ma!

>

>

 

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Be Love,

Egyirba

 

 

 

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> I've really tried, Tom. I just don't see how

> following what was at the time in the best interest of

> the program, or at least following whatever rules were

> set out at the time, and not making special

> accomodations and changes for you, translates into a

> Prideful Manager.

 

Maybe it should've have been explained to me better, or as always,

people automatically side on God's Will and don't correct their own

behavior? My experience, over and over again, are that once

someone's been given official badge-power, they get very prideful at

being given such an important responsbility. But at the same time,

as in politics, it's way easier to say no than to risk. (ie., being

chastised for not attempting extra-credit or lacking initiative is an

easier emotion-pain risk than making a bad decision). It's very

common to take comfort in Infallibility (here we go again!) in that

Badge-holders feel, "If it's allowed to happen, then it must be

Amma's Will" = Kali Yuga, those with power and authority determine

justice (battle of might and wills). Sort of, "Unless someone

complains, I'm not going to worry about it." Or, "Unless Amma

personally corrects me, I won't do anything about it."

 

> This particular thread, to me, reads like this: "I'm

> special and I have special gifts and special needs and

> so special accomodations should be made especially for

> me so I can share my desirably special gifts as a

> service to Amma."

 

This is not the first or the last time someone turned away my offers

of assistance and felt justified or Dharmic in doing so, only to

experience what I call "unnecessary suffering" later. Only fools

believe that all suffering experienced is necessary (please don't be

responsible over others if you feel this way, o' lightin' rod of pain)

 

My "gifts" come from great effort in the pissy opportunities that

have been given me. Others in the same situation would not have

made the effort to learn as you go, and many who have so-

called "gifts" never volunteer them in God's Service, so please,

contemplate a bit more before preaching. Even in Swami P's autobio,

there's examples of him being taught to be watchful of grace, because

the grace/opportunities that come "unasked" and then rejected, may

not come again. Even more so for those asked. There are plenty

of bums and beggars who live way better than me, so take a good look

around.

 

Only humility before someone who has something to offer you will

bring it. It's why I always try to get certain folks on here to get

rid of the attitude that truth or grace should be with plenty of

frosting and flowers: in real life, you'll only pass-over the grace

you've been waiting for and you can only blame yourself.

 

tom

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Ammachi, "Tom" <tomgull wrote:

>

> My experience, over and over again, are that once

> someone's been given official badge-power, they get very prideful

at

> being given such an important responsbility.

> ... in real life, you'll only pass-over the grace

> you've been waiting for and you can only blame yourself.

>

> tom

> >>>

 

Dear Tom,

(bowing down to divinity within you

which is pure love, tranquility and clarity )

 

My understanding is that everything that happens to us

whether we like it or not is either :

Due to our Past Karma

Or to God's/Amma's Grace

 

Is there a different view?

 

That is why I consider the following Amma's teachings as very

important:

 

"the past is like a canceled check"

"do not listen to your mind"

the mind is the past

 

"say YES to life, whatever comes your way"

first to accept "what is" not what should be

by accepting "what is"

God's Grace reveals/manifests "what should be"

 

"God is the Only Doer"

the EGO assumes false ACTORSHIP

and wants things to be a certain way

 

our efforts should be to surrender all of our past

by not listening to our egoic mind

and to do whatever good we can to serve others in need

to forgive others their mistakes

knowing we make plenty of our own

 

where is the room or the time for past regrets

or to blame others?

 

May Amma grant you tranquility of mind and heart

to accept what is

and allow Amma to guide and use your many talents

for the benefit of others

and for your own tranquility and enlightenment

 

Amma Bless,

amarnath

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Paramahansa Yogananda said, always bring your portable heaven (joy, love and peace) to everywhere you go...

 

amarnath <anatol_zinc > wrote: Ammachi, "Tom" <tomgull wrote:

>

> My experience, over and over again, are that once

> someone's been given official badge-power, they get very prideful

at

> being given such an important responsbility.

> ... in real life, you'll only pass-over the grace

> you've been waiting for and you can only blame yourself.

>

> tom

> >>>

 

Dear Tom,

(bowing down to divinity within you

which is pure love, tranquility and clarity )

 

My understanding is that everything that happens to us

whether we like it or not is either :

Due to our Past Karma

Or to God's/Amma's Grace

 

Is there a different view?

 

That is why I consider the following Amma's teachings as very

important:

 

"the past is like a canceled check"

"do not listen to your mind"

the mind is the past

 

"say YES to life, whatever comes your way"

first to accept "what is" not what should be

by accepting "what is"

God's Grace reveals/manifests "what should be"

 

"God is the Only Doer"

the EGO assumes false ACTORSHIP

and wants things to be a certain way

 

our efforts should be to surrender all of our past

by not listening to our egoic mind

and to do whatever good we can to serve others in need

to forgive others their mistakes

knowing we make plenty of our own

 

where is the room or the time for past regrets

or to blame others?

 

May Amma grant you tranquility of mind and heart

to accept what is

and allow Amma to guide and use your many talents

for the benefit of others

and for your own tranquility and enlightenment

 

Amma Bless,

amarnath

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All of a sudden it occurred to me that maybe the obstacles we encounter --

like what Tom is characterizing as unreasonable bureacratic mindset about

"the rules" -- can be tests. Not just leelas, or ego-games, but actual

tests. How SINCERE is your desire for... you name it. Spending your

vacation as a short-term sevite. Asking Mother a question. Getting to a

given program. Etc. Etc.

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Opinions -- here's mine: we need to know that we are Amma's loved

children and that Amma is pouring her grace on us, making arrangements

in accord with our "innocent desires." We need to know what we want

and be confident that it is working out. If the first person we talk

to is not able to work out what we have in mind, we need to continue

talking to people and asking how it can work out another way.

 

All the bigshot people who are so-called in charge at the MA Center

are volunteers. They are given a defined project to do and they do

their best. That does not mean that something slightly different

can't work out.

 

When you believe that nothing will work out, that nobody really values

or understands you, etc.--all of which I have fervently believed

myself at various times, you don't have the confidence to continue to

do problem solving. This I can say from personal experience and not

just with the MA Center.

 

The other thing I have done which may be in the picture is only think

of two possibilities--getting what I want and not getting it. This

used to be a real sticking point with me personally. Then I developed

a secret formula which was "There are always 3 possibilities." As

soon as I could think of the third possibility, I could think of 15

and problem solving was lots easier.

 

Aikya

 

 

Ammachi, "Prashanti " <ammasprashanti

wrote:

>

> All of a sudden it occurred to me that maybe the obstacles we

encounter --

> like what Tom is characterizing as unreasonable bureacratic mindset

about

> "the rules" -- can be tests. Not just leelas, or ego-games, but

actual

> tests. How SINCERE is your desire for... you name it. Spending your

> vacation as a short-term sevite. Asking Mother a question. Getting

to a

> given program. Etc. Etc.

>

>

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temba agrees dear brother tom..all the titles amount to one tilte and that

is servant...

 

 

>"amarnath" <anatol_zinc >

>Ammachi

>Ammachi

> Re: WRONG, it's not "volunteer" work.

>Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:36:49 -0000

>

>Ammachi, "Tom" <tomgull wrote:

> >

> > My experience, over and over again, are that once

> > someone's been given official badge-power, they get very prideful

>at

> > being given such an important responsbility.

> > ... in real life, you'll only pass-over the grace

> > you've been waiting for and you can only blame yourself.

> >

> > tom

> > >>>

>

>Dear Tom,

>(bowing down to divinity within you

>which is pure love, tranquility and clarity )

>

>My understanding is that everything that happens to us

>whether we like it or not is either :

>Due to our Past Karma

>Or to God's/Amma's Grace

>

>Is there a different view?

>

>That is why I consider the following Amma's teachings as very

>important:

>

>"the past is like a canceled check"

>"do not listen to your mind"

> the mind is the past

>

>"say YES to life, whatever comes your way"

>first to accept "what is" not what should be

>by accepting "what is"

>God's Grace reveals/manifests "what should be"

>

>"God is the Only Doer"

>the EGO assumes false ACTORSHIP

>and wants things to be a certain way

>

>our efforts should be to surrender all of our past

>by not listening to our egoic mind

>and to do whatever good we can to serve others in need

>to forgive others their mistakes

>knowing we make plenty of our own

>

>where is the room or the time for past regrets

>or to blame others?

>

>May Amma grant you tranquility of mind and heart

>to accept what is

>and allow Amma to guide and use your many talents

>for the benefit of others

>and for your own tranquility and enlightenment

>

>Amma Bless,

>amarnath

>

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