Guest guest Report post Posted April 21, 2010 Namaste all family: A beautiful story from Maa, from " Living with the Soul " ., P. 57 When I got out of the pond, after bathing, I saw a big snake right in front of me. It didn't feel unnatural and I had no fear. At that time I saw everything as God. This state is called Sahaj Samadhi. I bowed down to the snake and he was very happy. Then I walked up the steps of the pond. When you are really divine, everybody is your friend; nobody is your enemy. ______________________________ Dear family, how do you relate to this story? What do you feel? How does it relate to our daily spiritual practices? Jai Maa jai Swami vishweshwar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 22, 2010 Namaste Vish and All,The Kali prayer answers my question and I will ask Kali.This story is quite amazing that even a poisonous reptilian could be charmed by Maa`s divine communion and recognition. How does this apply to our daily spiritual practices? I suppose with consistent practice it is safe to think that at some point we might get Sahaj samadhi where we can experience divine in ourselves and all, and even a person with seeming malicious intent towards us, if we can be in union with the divine shakthi flowing within them, bowing to it with respect, then they cannot and will not harm. But does that mean the snake will turn around and bite everyone who has not achieved this state?.Is that why the snake is there? To test the metal of our realisation? A related recent incident in my personal life is that I had to end a friendship with a person when I learned their actions were those of snake, a literal predator, who preys on the weak and vulnerable without conscience, who now makes their living this way. I found myself very uncomfortable being in their association. When I requested them to please stop, develop a conscience and do something good for the world, they refused to reconsider their stance on harming others for personal gain.. I could not help but see them as a troublesome influence from whom I must withdraw all support. am I missing something here? Am I in judgement, is it really an okay practice to hurt others for your personal gain? How can I apply my daily spiritual practice to this ``snake``? What can we learn from people like this? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? How can I not see her as an enemy?With Love,Eric--- On Wed, 4/21/10, inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108 wrote:inspectionconnection108 <inspectionconnection108[www.ShreeMaa.org] Maa: no one is an enemy Received: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3:04 AM Namaste all family: A beautiful story from Maa, from "Living with the Soul"., P. 57 When I got out of the pond, after bathing, I saw a big snake right in front of me. It didn't feel unnatural and I had no fear. At that time I saw everything as God. This state is called Sahaj Samadhi. I bowed down to the snake and he was very happy. Then I walked up the steps of the pond. When you are really divine, everybody is your friend; nobody is your enemy. ____________ _________ _________ Dear family, how do you relate to this story? What do you feel? How does it relate to our daily spiritual practices? Jai Maa jai Swami vishweshwar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2010 The way that I understand this story is that if you have true divine consciousness then there is no fear even in the presence of those who are potentially violent or evil. The divinity within the saint sees the divinity within the dangerous being and the dangerous being can only wish good upon the saint. It is a lesson for us to practice ahimsa or harmlessness and to see the good within others. If we see only good within others it brings out the best in them, but if we are critical and fault finding they will react negatively. It does not mean we are going to spend all our time with those who do harm to others and have no intention of changing. There is a similar story about Holy Mother (Sri Sarada Devi) where she was walking a long distance and met with a couple of dacoits on the road as evening was falling. She was all alone, but she treated the man as if she were her father and asked for his help. He called his wife out from where she was hiding and they helped her to find her way and reach her destination. They were so touched with her honesty and trust and the respect she showed toward them that they wanted to help her. Jai Maa! Kumari --- On Thu, 4/22/10, Eric Cassils <Quanchula1 wrote: Eric Cassils <Quanchula1Re: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Maa: no one is an enemy Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 12:24 AM Namaste Vish and All,The Kali prayer answers my question and I will ask Kali.This story is quite amazing that even a poisonous reptilian could be charmed by Maa`s divine communion and recognition. How does this apply to our daily spiritual practices? I suppose with consistent practice it is safe to think that at some point we might get Sahaj samadhi where we can experience divine in ourselves and all, and even a person with seeming malicious intent towards us, if we can be in union with the divine shakthi flowing within them, bowing to it with respect, then they cannot and will not harm. But does that mean the snake will turn around and bite everyone who has not achieved this state?.Is that why the snake is there? To test the metal of our realisation? A related recent incident in my personal life is that I had to end a friendship with a person when I learned their actions were those of snake, a literal predator, who preys on the weak and vulnerable without conscience, who now makes their living this way. I found myself very uncomfortable being in their association. When I requested them to please stop, develop a conscience and do something good for the world, they refused to reconsider their stance on harming others for personal gain.. I could not help but see them as a troublesome influence from whom I must withdraw all support. am I missing something here? Am I in judgement, is it really an okay practice to hurt others for your personal gain? How can I apply my daily spiritual practice to this ``snake``? What can we learn from people like this? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? How can I not see her as an enemy?With Love,Eric--- On Wed, 4/21/10, inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnectio n108 > wrote: inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnectio n108 >[www.ShreeMaa. org] Maa: no one is an enemyReceived: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3:04 AM Namaste all family:A beautiful story from Maa, from "Living with the Soul"., P. 57When I got out of the pond, after bathing, I saw a big snake right in front of me. It didn't feel unnatural and I had no fear. At that time I saw everything as God. This state is called Sahaj Samadhi. I bowed down to the snake and he was very happy. Then I walked up the steps of the pond. When you are really divine, everybody is your friend; nobody is your enemy.____________ _________ _________Dear family, how do you relate to this story? What do you feel?How does it relate to our daily spiritual practices?Jai Maa jai Swamivishweshwar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Namaste Kumari and all, the story about Sarada Devi and the dacoits reminded me of another story I like very much. It is also about how to deal with those often perceived as enemies. I think it is in one of the videoclasses where Swamiji recounts how he and another sadhu climbed a mountain together to visit a special sanctuary. When they were almost there, it turned out that the place was also visited by many bees and that the other sadhu was very much afraid of bees. So much so, that he refused to continue. But Swamiji told him it would be foolish to turn back, having come all this way, and he told him to join him in the mantra 'Jai Bhraamari Maa' (if I remember correctly, it was a mantra joyously recognizing 'She with a Bee-like Nature) and walk on. Needless to say, no bee ever harmed them. I think may be many times, the enemy is in our own minds. But also, should we find 'God in the form of a tiger' on our paths, it is a wise policy to leave well alone and take a detour:)) with love, Henny , EmJayCee <mjfisher2005 wrote: > > The way that I understand this story is that if you have true divine consciousness then there is no fear even in the presence of those who are potentially violent or evil. The divinity within the saint sees the divinity within the dangerous being and the dangerous being can only wish good upon the saint. It is a lesson for us to practice ahimsa or harmlessness and to see the good within others. If we see only good within others it brings out the best in them, but if we are critical and fault finding they will react negatively. It does not mean we are going to spend all our time with those who do harm to others and have no intention of changing. > > There is a similar story about Holy Mother (Sri Sarada Devi) where she was walking a long distance and met with a couple of dacoits on the road as evening was falling. She was all alone, but she treated the man as if she were her father and asked for his help. He called his wife out from where she was hiding and they helped her to find her way and reach her destination. They were so touched with her honesty and trust and the respect she showed toward them that they wanted to help her. >  > Jai Maa! > Kumari >  > > --- On Thu, 4/22/10, Eric Cassils <Quanchula1 wrote: > > > Eric Cassils <Quanchula1 > Re: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Maa: no one is an enemy > > Thursday, April 22, 2010, 12:24 AM > > >  > Namaste Vish and All, > > The Kali prayer answers my question and I will ask Kali.This story is quite amazing that even a poisonous reptilian could be charmed by Maa`s divine communion and recognition. How does this apply to our daily spiritual practices? I suppose with consistent practice it is safe to think that at some point we might get Sahaj samadhi where we can experience divine in ourselves and all, and even a person with seeming malicious intent towards us, if we can be in union with the divine shakthi flowing within them, bowing to it with respect, then they cannot and will not harm. But does that mean the snake will turn around and bite everyone who has not achieved this state?.Is that why the snake is there? To test the metal of our realisation? > >  A related recent incident in my personal life is that I had to end a friendship with a person when I learned their actions were those of snake, a literal predator, who preys on the weak and vulnerable without conscience, who now makes their living this way. I found myself very uncomfortable being in their association. When I requested them to please stop, develop a conscience and do something good for the world, they refused to reconsider their stance on harming others for personal gain.. I could not help but see them as a troublesome influence from whom I must withdraw all support. am I missing something here? Am I in judgement, is it really an okay practice to hurt others for your personal gain? How can I apply my daily spiritual practice to this ``snake``? What can we learn from people like this? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? How can I not see her as an enemy? > > With Love, > > Eric > --- On Wed, 4/21/10, inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnectio n108 (AT) (DOT) com> wrote: > > > inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnectio n108 > > [www.ShreeMaa. org] Maa: no one is an enemy > > Received: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3:04 AM > > >  > > Namaste all family: > A beautiful story from Maa, from " Living with the Soul " ., P. 57 > > When I got out of the pond, after bathing, I saw a big snake right in front of me. It didn't feel unnatural and I had no fear. At that time I saw everything as God. This state is called Sahaj Samadhi. I bowed down to the snake and he was very happy. Then I walked up the steps of the pond. When you are really divine, everybody is your friend; nobody is your enemy. > ____________ _________ _________ > Dear family, how do you relate to this story? What do you feel? > How does it relate to our daily spiritual practices? > > Jai Maa jai Swami > > vishweshwar > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Yes, I love that story, Henny. That is a perfect illustration. I came across this quote from Shree Maa, The Life of a Saint this morning: When people expressed concern that Maa was wandering around the jungles of Assam she said, "No risk, no fear. When I am one with everybody and everything how can anyone do me any harm? She is speaking from the highest standpoint. That love just radiates out and no one would think of harming her. That is what it takes to have no fear. How many people can do things from that standpoint even when going about their daily life? Certainly not I! In meditation or moments in time I can glimpse it. Not consistantly. Jai Maa! Kumari--- On Fri, 4/23/10, jaisanatanimaa <jaisanatanimaa wrote: jaisanatanimaa <jaisanatanimaaRe: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Maa: no one is an enemy Date: Friday, April 23, 2010, 12:41 AM Namaste Kumari and all,the story about Sarada Devi and the dacoits reminded me of another story I like very much. It is also about how to deal with those often perceived as enemies. I think it is in one of the videoclasses where Swamiji recounts how he and another sadhu climbed a mountain together to visit a special sanctuary. When they were almost there, it turned out that the place was also visited by many bees and that the other sadhu was very much afraid of bees. So much so, that he refused to continue. But Swamiji told him it would be foolish to turn back, having come all this way, and he told him to join him in the mantra 'Jai Bhraamari Maa' (if I remember correctly, it was a mantra joyously recognizing 'She with a Bee-like Nature) and walk on. Needless to say, no bee ever harmed them. I think may be many times, the enemy is in our own minds. But also, should we find 'God in the form of a tiger' on our paths, it is a wise policy to leave well alone and take a detour:))with love,Henny , EmJayCee <mjfisher2005@ ...> wrote:>> The way that I understand this story is that if you have true divine consciousness then there is no fear even in the presence of those who are potentially violent or evil. The divinity within the saint sees the divinity within the dangerous being and the dangerous being can only wish good upon the saint. It is a lesson for us to practice ahimsa or harmlessness and to see the good within others. If we see only good within others it brings out the best in them, but if we are critical and fault finding they will react negatively. It does not mean we are going to spend all our time with those who do harm to others and have no intention of changing.> > There is a similar story about Holy Mother (Sri Sarada Devi) where she was walking a long distance and met with a couple of dacoits on the road as evening was falling. She was all alone, but she treated the man as if she were her father and asked for his help. He called his wife out from where she was hiding and they helped her to find her way and reach her destination. They were so touched with her honesty and trust and the respect she showed toward them that they wanted to help her.>  > Jai Maa!> Kumari>  > > --- On Thu, 4/22/10, Eric Cassils <Quanchula1@ ...> wrote:> > > Eric Cassils <Quanchula1@ ...>> Re: [www.ShreeMaa. org] Maa: no one is an enemy> > Thursday, April 22, 2010, 12:24 AM> > >  > > > > > > > > Namaste Vish and All,> > The Kali prayer answers my question and I will ask Kali.This story is quite amazing that even a poisonous reptilian could be charmed by Maa`s divine communion and recognition. How does this apply to our daily spiritual practices? I suppose with consistent practice it is safe to think that at some point we might get Sahaj samadhi where we can experience divine in ourselves and all, and even a person with seeming malicious intent towards us, if we can be in union with the divine shakthi flowing within them, bowing to it with respect, then they cannot and will not harm. But does that mean the snake will turn around and bite everyone who has not achieved this state?.Is that why the snake is there? To test the metal of our realisation?> >  A related recent incident in my personal life is that I had to end a friendship with a person when I learned their actions were those of snake, a literal predator, who preys on the weak and vulnerable without conscience, who now makes their living this way. I found myself very uncomfortable being in their association. When I requested them to please stop, develop a conscience and do something good for the world, they refused to reconsider their stance on harming others for personal gain.. I could not help but see them as a troublesome influence from whom I must withdraw all support. am I missing something here? Am I in judgement, is it really an okay practice to hurt others for your personal gain? How can I apply my daily spiritual practice to this ``snake``? What can we learn from people like this? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? How can I not see her as an enemy?> > With Love,> > Eric> --- On Wed, 4/21/10, inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnecti o n108 > wrote:> > > inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnecti o n108 >> [www.ShreeMaa. org] Maa: no one is an enemy> > Received: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3:04 AM> > >  > > Namaste all family:> A beautiful story from Maa, from "Living with the Soul"., P. 57> > When I got out of the pond, after bathing, I saw a big snake right in front of me. It didn't feel unnatural and I had no fear. At that time I saw everything as God. This state is called Sahaj Samadhi. I bowed down to the snake and he was very happy. Then I walked up the steps of the pond. When you are really divine, everybody is your friend; nobody is your enemy.> ____________ _________ _________> Dear family, how do you relate to this story? What do you feel?> How does it relate to our daily spiritual practices?> > Jai Maa jai Swami> > vishweshwar> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 23, 2010 Namaste Family, We have all discussed on this listserv how being in the presence of Shree Maa and Swamiji have changed us.... have brought us closer to understanding and experiencing our own True Self. Another perspective on this story is that, in addition to Shree Maa seeing the Divine in the snake and not feeling fear in Herself, is that the snake was changed after seeing Shree Maa! Perhaps, it is not the nature of the snake that causes harm, but rather it's personality. Isn't the True Nature of the snake the same as you or I -- Divine? We do our sadhana so we can remember this fact, and receive the blessing of actually experiencing this. Being in the presence of a saint can uncover many layers of personality and thoughts and ego, etc., etc., so that we are changed, sometimes instantaneously, and often permanently. Holding on tight to Mother's sari, in the form of mantras, puja, reading, studying, serving, whatever way works best, is the way to not only transform ourselves, but also those around us. A very high way to serve. And as Henny said, until the time we reach such a state of enlightenment, should we find 'God in the form of a tiger' on our paths, it is a wise policy to leave well enough alone and take a detour!! Jai Maa! Jai Swamiji! ambika , " jaisanatanimaa " <jaisanatanimaa wrote: > > > Namaste Kumari and all, > > > the story about Sarada Devi and the dacoits reminded me of another story I like very much. It is also about how to deal with those often perceived as enemies. I think it is in one of the videoclasses where Swamiji recounts how he and another sadhu climbed a mountain together to visit a special sanctuary. When they were almost there, it turned out that the place was also visited by many bees and that the other sadhu was very much afraid of bees. So much so, that he refused to continue. But Swamiji told him it would be foolish to turn back, having come all this way, and he told him to join him in the mantra 'Jai Bhraamari Maa' (if I remember correctly, it was a mantra joyously recognizing 'She with a Bee-like Nature) and walk on. Needless to say, no bee ever harmed them. I think may be many times, the enemy is in our own minds. But also, should we find 'God in the form of a tiger' on our paths, it is a wise policy to leave well alone and take a detour:)) > > with love, > Henny > > > , EmJayCee <mjfisher2005@> wrote: > > > > The way that I understand this story is that if you have true divine consciousness then there is no fear even in the presence of those who are potentially violent or evil. The divinity within the saint sees the divinity within the dangerous being and the dangerous being can only wish good upon the saint. It is a lesson for us to practice ahimsa or harmlessness and to see the good within others. If we see only good within others it brings out the best in them, but if we are critical and fault finding they will react negatively. It does not mean we are going to spend all our time with those who do harm to others and have no intention of changing. > > > > There is a similar story about Holy Mother (Sri Sarada Devi) where she was walking a long distance and met with a couple of dacoits on the road as evening was falling. She was all alone, but she treated the man as if she were her father and asked for his help. He called his wife out from where she was hiding and they helped her to find her way and reach her destination. They were so touched with her honesty and trust and the respect she showed toward them that they wanted to help her. > >  > > Jai Maa! > > Kumari > >  > > > > --- On Thu, 4/22/10, Eric Cassils <Quanchula1@> wrote: > > > > > > Eric Cassils <Quanchula1@> > > Re: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Maa: no one is an enemy > > > > Thursday, April 22, 2010, 12:24 AM > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaste Vish and All, > > > > The Kali prayer answers my question and I will ask Kali.This story is quite amazing that even a poisonous reptilian could be charmed by Maa`s divine communion and recognition. How does this apply to our daily spiritual practices? I suppose with consistent practice it is safe to think that at some point we might get Sahaj samadhi where we can experience divine in ourselves and all, and even a person with seeming malicious intent towards us, if we can be in union with the divine shakthi flowing within them, bowing to it with respect, then they cannot and will not harm. But does that mean the snake will turn around and bite everyone who has not achieved this state?.Is that why the snake is there? To test the metal of our realisation? > > > >  A related recent incident in my personal life is that I had to end a friendship with a person when I learned their actions were those of snake, a literal predator, who preys on the weak and vulnerable without conscience, who now makes their living this way. I found myself very uncomfortable being in their association. When I requested them to please stop, develop a conscience and do something good for the world, they refused to reconsider their stance on harming others for personal gain.. I could not help but see them as a troublesome influence from whom I must withdraw all support. am I missing something here? Am I in judgement, is it really an okay practice to hurt others for your personal gain? How can I apply my daily spiritual practice to this ``snake``? What can we learn from people like this? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? How can I not see her as an enemy? > > > > With Love, > > > > Eric > > --- On Wed, 4/21/10, inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnectio n108 > wrote: > > > > > > inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnectio n108 > > > [www.ShreeMaa. org] Maa: no one is an enemy > > > > Received: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3:04 AM > > > > > >  > > > > Namaste all family: > > A beautiful story from Maa, from " Living with the Soul " ., P. 57 > > > > When I got out of the pond, after bathing, I saw a big snake right in front of me. It didn't feel unnatural and I had no fear. At that time I saw everything as God. This state is called Sahaj Samadhi. I bowed down to the snake and he was very happy. Then I walked up the steps of the pond. When you are really divine, everybody is your friend; nobody is your enemy. > > ____________ _________ _________ > > Dear family, how do you relate to this story? What do you feel? > > How does it relate to our daily spiritual practices? > > > > Jai Maa jai Swami > > > > vishweshwar > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 24, 2010 Peace to you, Eric, Having never had the chance to bask in the delightful pure warmth of Mother (but I know she gives me hugs and chidings...), I have this to offer on the bad vibes of your former friend. As we clear, both physically, mentally and spiritually by whatever means, we vibrate higher. This is scientific. How you seek to clear matters not. As you vibrate higher, any contact with lower vibrating beings feels downright yucky, even if you got along with them famously before. It's all energy. There's no morality, no judgement, no right or wrong necessary. You simply want to avoid the bad energy because it doesn't feel good. Children (and especially those with special needs, because they do not put up filters as they grow) are the most blessed examples of pure love of God. They do not hate anything - they just simply avoid what doesn't feel good. They haven't assessed judgement until adults tell them someone is good or bad. It's not that they don't like someone, they just give them bad vibes. Be gentle with yourself Eric, your big heart is just getting bigger and wants to reach out to like-minded gentle hearts. Because it feels very good to do so...again, it's simply, purely vibrational energy. And when you come to that " aha " moment - no one is ever your enemy. with reverence and love, sal. , Eric Cassils <Quanchula1 wrote: > > Namaste Vish and All, > > The Kali prayer answers my question and I will ask Kali.This story is quite amazing that even a poisonous reptilian could be charmed by Maa`s divine communion and recognition. How does this apply to our daily spiritual practices? I suppose with consistent practice it is safe to think that at some point we might get Sahaj samadhi where we can experience divine in ourselves and all, and even a person with seeming malicious intent towards us, if we can be in union with the divine shakthi flowing within them, bowing to it with respect, then they cannot and will not harm. But does that mean the snake will turn around and bite everyone who has not achieved this state?.Is that why the snake is there? To test the metal of our realisation? > >  A related recent incident in my personal life is that I had to end a friendship with a person when I learned their actions were those of snake, a literal predator, who preys on the weak and vulnerable without conscience, who now makes their living this way. I found myself very uncomfortable being in their association. When I requested them to please stop, develop a conscience and do something good for the world, they refused to reconsider their stance on harming others for personal gain.. I could not help but see them as a troublesome influence from whom I must withdraw all support. am I missing something here? Am I in judgement, is it really an okay practice to hurt others for your personal gain? How can I apply my daily spiritual practice to this ``snake``? What can we learn from people like this? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? How can I not see her as an enemy? > > With Love, > > Eric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 25, 2010 Hi Everyone, I have been touched by this thread, and by Eric's story, especially because I have had a similar experience, of needing to create physical distance between myself and a loved one who is causing harm to myself and others (due to the disease of addiction). The stance that I take is 'love them from afar', and I choose to work healing on the subtle plane, with Maa's help, offering the relationship to Her for healing and forgiveness and seeking advice from Her in the moment of dealing with this person face to face, remembering that this person who is causing harm is on her own evolutionary journey, and that I have caused harm also in my evolutionary journey, and that we are all able to grow only by the Grace of walking in the teachings of our Divine Mother. This reminded me of another story in " Living With The Soul " , on page 169, called 'The Chillum Sadhu', Maa tells the story of a sadhu who was trying to cause harm to she and Swamiji. He then lit up a chillum of ganja, and Maa says that she 'got so mad' and said, 'you are wearing orange (the color of renunciation), and this is the kind of education you are giving?' She then takes his chillum, puts it in the fire, and challenges him to take it out of the fire, if he really wants God. He didn't take it, but asked Maa to promise her that if he gave up his chillum he would get to live with her. She said, " You can live with me on the subtle plane. Do strong sadhana, and you will get the Mother in a subtle way! But don't just wear that orange dress to show people you're a sadhu, you have to do sadhana! " I love so many things about that story - to me, Maa is calling this sadhu to his integrity, and Her placing of the chillum in the fire is a simple statement of transforming his ego nature through the fires of tapasya. It reminds me a little of the story of Jesus getting mad at all the money makers in the temple. We do have the right and responsibility, I believe, as seekers of God, to live our lives in testimony to what we believe to be 'right action' for ourselves, and to create boundaries with those who would disrupt that testimony for their own ego gain, and to 'love them from afar' and pray for healing according to Divine Mother's perfect will. Peace to you all! Jennifer , EmJayCee <mjfisher2005 wrote: > > Yes, I love that story, Henny. That is a perfect illustration. >  > I came across this quote from Shree Maa, The Life of a Saint this morning: >  > When people expressed concern that Maa was wandering around the jungles of Assam she said, " No risk, no fear. When I am one with everybody and everything how can anyone do me any harm? >  > She is speaking from the highest standpoint. That love just radiates out and no one would think of harming her. That is what it takes to have no fear. How many people can do things from that standpoint even when going about their daily life? Certainly not I! In meditation or moments in time I can glimpse it. Not consistantly. >  > Jai Maa! > Kumari > > --- On Fri, 4/23/10, jaisanatanimaa <jaisanatanimaa wrote: > > > jaisanatanimaa <jaisanatanimaa > Re: [www.ShreeMaa.org] Maa: no one is an enemy > > Friday, April 23, 2010, 12:41 AM > > >  > > > > > Namaste Kumari and all, > > the story about Sarada Devi and the dacoits reminded me of another story I like very much. It is also about how to deal with those often perceived as enemies. I think it is in one of the videoclasses where Swamiji recounts how he and another sadhu climbed a mountain together to visit a special sanctuary. When they were almost there, it turned out that the place was also visited by many bees and that the other sadhu was very much afraid of bees. So much so, that he refused to continue. But Swamiji told him it would be foolish to turn back, having come all this way, and he told him to join him in the mantra 'Jai Bhraamari Maa' (if I remember correctly, it was a mantra joyously recognizing 'She with a Bee-like Nature) and walk on. Needless to say, no bee ever harmed them. I think may be many times, the enemy is in our own minds. But also, should we find 'God in the form of a tiger' on our paths, it is a wise policy to leave well alone and take a detour:)) > > with love, > Henny > > , EmJayCee <mjfisher2005@ ...> wrote: > > > > The way that I understand this story is that if you have true divine consciousness then there is no fear even in the presence of those who are potentially violent or evil. The divinity within the saint sees the divinity within the dangerous being and the dangerous being can only wish good upon the saint. It is a lesson for us to practice ahimsa or harmlessness and to see the good within others. If we see only good within others it brings out the best in them, but if we are critical and fault finding they will react negatively. It does not mean we are going to spend all our time with those who do harm to others and have no intention of changing. > > > > There is a similar story about Holy Mother (Sri Sarada Devi) where she was walking a long distance and met with a couple of dacoits on the road as evening was falling. She was all alone, but she treated the man as if she were her father and asked for his help. He called his wife out from where she was hiding and they helped her to find her way and reach her destination. They were so touched with her honesty and trust and the respect she showed toward them that they wanted to help her. > >  > > Jai Maa! > > Kumari > >  > > > > --- On Thu, 4/22/10, Eric Cassils <Quanchula1@ ...> wrote: > > > > > > Eric Cassils <Quanchula1@ ...> > > Re: [www.ShreeMaa. org] Maa: no one is an enemy > > > > Thursday, April 22, 2010, 12:24 AM > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Namaste Vish and All, > > > > The Kali prayer answers my question and I will ask Kali.This story is quite amazing that even a poisonous reptilian could be charmed by Maa`s divine communion and recognition. How does this apply to our daily spiritual practices? I suppose with consistent practice it is safe to think that at some point we might get Sahaj samadhi where we can experience divine in ourselves and all, and even a person with seeming malicious intent towards us, if we can be in union with the divine shakthi flowing within them, bowing to it with respect, then they cannot and will not harm. But does that mean the snake will turn around and bite everyone who has not achieved this state?.Is that why the snake is there? To test the metal of our realisation? > > > >  A related recent incident in my personal life is that I had to end a friendship with a person when I learned their actions were those of snake, a literal predator, who preys on the weak and vulnerable without conscience, who now makes their living this way. I found myself very uncomfortable being in their association. When I requested them to please stop, develop a conscience and do something good for the world, they refused to reconsider their stance on harming others for personal gain.. I could not help but see them as a troublesome influence from whom I must withdraw all support. am I missing something here? Am I in judgement, is it really an okay practice to hurt others for your personal gain? How can I apply my daily spiritual practice to this ``snake``? What can we learn from people like this? Has anyone else experienced anything like this? How can I not see her as an enemy? > > > > With Love, > > > > Eric > > --- On Wed, 4/21/10, inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnecti o n108 > wrote: > > > > > > inspectionconnectio n108 <inspectionconnecti o n108 > > > [www.ShreeMaa. org] Maa: no one is an enemy > > > > Received: Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3:04 AM > > > > > >  > > > > Namaste all family: > > A beautiful story from Maa, from " Living with the Soul " ., P. 57 > > > > When I got out of the pond, after bathing, I saw a big snake right in front of me. It didn't feel unnatural and I had no fear. At that time I saw everything as God. This state is called Sahaj Samadhi. I bowed down to the snake and he was very happy. Then I walked up the steps of the pond. When you are really divine, everybody is your friend; nobody is your enemy. > > ____________ _________ _________ > > Dear family, how do you relate to this story? What do you feel? > > How does it relate to our daily spiritual practices? > > > > Jai Maa jai Swami > > > > vishweshwar > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
