Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 Dear Amma/Children: Below is arguably one of Amma's masterful bhajans. It is my understanding that a highly revered Kerala poet composed them taken from Amma's actual words. The Poet (senior in years) was a lifelong devotee of Sri Ramakrishna. However after meeting Amma he sought refuge at Amma's feet and attained the Goal. Swami Paramatmananda said that Omkara Divya Porule is evidence that Amma is in complete alignment with the Sanatana Dharma (Vedanta) ... Omkara Divya Porule Selected Verses Come quickly darling children, you who are the essence of Aum. Removing all sorrow, grow as endearing ones and become one with the sacred syllable Om. The non-dual Self alone exists which knows not the difference between day and night. It is not far away but abides within us constantly shining forth with brilliance. Merge in your Self to become One with Me and always seek happiness there. In order to remove all sorrows and to fulfill this birth, get absorbed in the Pure Self. Like the blue of the sky and the water of the distant mirage in the desert, remember that this world is unreal brought forth by the magic of illusion. Don't spend your time uselessly forgetting the purpose for which you have come to this world. Try to be aware of that Absolute Self each and every moment. Don't get trapped in this cycle of birth and death like birds and animals. Be firm in your goal and joyfully try to open the Heart Lotus. If the essence is known well, everything will become valuable to us. Without making even a slight error in the observance of your spiritual discipline, remember Satchidananda. Mother's dear children! Heed Mother's words. When you realise who you are, then you will know that Mother has always been within you. Children, learn to observe the thoughts that rise in your mind. Dispelling them, purify the mind with thoughts of the Self. Give up the habit of brooding and look into your inner Self. Do not vainly hope that be gratifying the senses one can eventually become dispassionate. Break the chain of thoughts that perpetuate the sense of futility. Extinguish the evils of the world arming yourselves with the fire of our rich heritage. Children, you are golden star-like flowers, you shine in this world. Seeing your life, the world should abandon its evil ways. Do not be deceived by the five senses, my children, comtemplate on the Truth by destroying the passions that arise in your mind through those very senses. When the Truth shines in your consciousness, all that is seen here will become meaningless. The Universe will be known to be like a picture on the wall. Maya, the great power of illusion, is pushing us back from progressing (spiritually). We are spending our days in body consciousness with a heart full of sorrow. What a pity that the devil of desire, which affects us through illusory tempations, kicks us into the dark abyss of Maya making us food for the God of Death. If you get caught in the grip of the devil of desire, woe to you! For you will lose your soul. All worries will come to an end if you give up your desires and keep your hopes in God alone. Before getting too old to do anything worthy, become capable of gaining your soul. On your deathbed, your father, mother, wife, and son will not be there to save you. Be brave my children, and give up body consciousness. Remember that the soul cannot be burnt by fire but is fire to even fire itself. Children, offer all your sorrows at the Feet of the Lord of All. The omnipotent, All-witnessing Lord will satisfy all your desires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 PURE NECTAR! JAI MAA!!! THANKS FOR THE PRECIOUS REMINDER, GEORGESON!!!!!! DEEPLY IN LOVE, SANATANI GeorgeSon <leokomor > wrote: Dear Amma/Children: Below is arguably one of Amma's masterful bhajans. It is my understanding that a highly revered Kerala poet composed them taken from Amma's actual words. The Poet (senior in years) was a lifelong devotee of Sri Ramakrishna. However after meeting Amma he sought refuge at Amma's feet and attained the Goal. Swami Paramatmananda said that Omkara Divya Porule is evidence that Amma is in complete alignment with the Sanatana Dharma (Vedanta) .... Omkara Divya Porule Selected Verses Come quickly darling children, you who are the essence of Aum. Removing all sorrow, grow as endearing ones and become one with the sacred syllable Om. The non-dual Self alone exists which knows not the difference between day and night. It is not far away but abides within us constantly shining forth with brilliance. Merge in your Self to become One with Me and always seek happiness there. In order to remove all sorrows and to fulfill this birth, get absorbed in the Pure Self. Like the blue of the sky and the water of the distant mirage in the desert, remember that this world is unreal brought forth by the magic of illusion. Don't spend your time uselessly forgetting the purpose for which you have come to this world. Try to be aware of that Absolute Self each and every moment. Don't get trapped in this cycle of birth and death like birds and animals. Be firm in your goal and joyfully try to open the Heart Lotus. If the essence is known well, everything will become valuable to us. Without making even a slight error in the observance of your spiritual discipline, remember Satchidananda. Mother's dear children! Heed Mother's words. When you realise who you are, then you will know that Mother has always been within you. Children, learn to observe the thoughts that rise in your mind. Dispelling them, purify the mind with thoughts of the Self. Give up the habit of brooding and look into your inner Self. Do not vainly hope that be gratifying the senses one can eventually become dispassionate. Break the chain of thoughts that perpetuate the sense of futility. Extinguish the evils of the world arming yourselves with the fire of our rich heritage. Children, you are golden star-like flowers, you shine in this world. Seeing your life, the world should abandon its evil ways. Do not be deceived by the five senses, my children, comtemplate on the Truth by destroying the passions that arise in your mind through those very senses. When the Truth shines in your consciousness, all that is seen here will become meaningless. The Universe will be known to be like a picture on the wall. Maya, the great power of illusion, is pushing us back from progressing (spiritually). We are spending our days in body consciousness with a heart full of sorrow. What a pity that the devil of desire, which affects us through illusory tempations, kicks us into the dark abyss of Maya making us food for the God of Death. If you get caught in the grip of the devil of desire, woe to you! For you will lose your soul. All worries will come to an end if you give up your desires and keep your hopes in God alone. Before getting too old to do anything worthy, become capable of gaining your soul. On your deathbed, your father, mother, wife, and son will not be there to save you. Be brave my children, and give up body consciousness. Remember that the soul cannot be burnt by fire but is fire to even fire itself. Children, offer all your sorrows at the Feet of the Lord of All. The omnipotent, All-witnessing Lord will satisfy all your desires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 I have often thought that a complete transaltion of Omkara Divya Porule would make a nice little book. All of the parts of it put together make up a really stunning piece, the essence of Amma's message to humanity. It's too bad that at present they are spread out through the bhajan books. love, Prajna GeorgeSon <leokomor > wrote: Dear Amma/Children: Below is arguably one of Amma's masterful bhajans. It is my understanding that a highly revered Kerala poet composed them taken from Amma's actual words. The Poet (senior in years) was a lifelong devotee of Sri Ramakrishna. However after meeting Amma he sought refuge at Amma's feet and attained the Goal. Swami Paramatmananda said that Omkara Divya Porule is evidence that Amma is in complete alignment with the Sanatana Dharma (Vedanta) .... Omkara Divya Porule Selected Verses Come quickly darling children, you who are the essence of Aum. Removing all sorrow, grow as endearing ones and become one with the sacred syllable Om. The non-dual Self alone exists which knows not the difference between day and night. It is not far away but abides within us constantly shining forth with brilliance. Merge in your Self to become One with Me and always seek happiness there. In order to remove all sorrows and to fulfill this birth, get absorbed in the Pure Self. Like the blue of the sky and the water of the distant mirage in the desert, remember that this world is unreal brought forth by the magic of illusion. Don't spend your time uselessly forgetting the purpose for which you have come to this world. Try to be aware of that Absolute Self each and every moment. Don't get trapped in this cycle of birth and death like birds and animals. Be firm in your goal and joyfully try to open the Heart Lotus. If the essence is known well, everything will become valuable to us. Without making even a slight error in the observance of your spiritual discipline, remember Satchidananda. Mother's dear children! Heed Mother's words. When you realise who you are, then you will know that Mother has always been within you. Children, learn to observe the thoughts that rise in your mind. Dispelling them, purify the mind with thoughts of the Self. Give up the habit of brooding and look into your inner Self. Do not vainly hope that be gratifying the senses one can eventually become dispassionate. Break the chain of thoughts that perpetuate the sense of futility. Extinguish the evils of the world arming yourselves with the fire of our rich heritage. Children, you are golden star-like flowers, you shine in this world. Seeing your life, the world should abandon its evil ways. Do not be deceived by the five senses, my children, comtemplate on the Truth by destroying the passions that arise in your mind through those very senses. When the Truth shines in your consciousness, all that is seen here will become meaningless. The Universe will be known to be like a picture on the wall. Maya, the great power of illusion, is pushing us back from progressing (spiritually). We are spending our days in body consciousness with a heart full of sorrow. What a pity that the devil of desire, which affects us through illusory tempations, kicks us into the dark abyss of Maya making us food for the God of Death. If you get caught in the grip of the devil of desire, woe to you! For you will lose your soul. All worries will come to an end if you give up your desires and keep your hopes in God alone. Before getting too old to do anything worthy, become capable of gaining your soul. On your deathbed, your father, mother, wife, and son will not be there to save you. Be brave my children, and give up body consciousness. Remember that the soul cannot be burnt by fire but is fire to even fire itself. Children, offer all your sorrows at the Feet of the Lord of All. The omnipotent, All-witnessing Lord will satisfy all your desires. "Children, all of spirituality is contained in that one word: Awareness." - Amma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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