Guest guest Report post Posted April 24, 2010 Namaste all family: Maa said in Living with the Soul:P. 183 " This universe is so big and there are so many things in it. When you do sadhana and speak the truth and respect your actions, you'll know who you are and you'll know the whole universe. The whole universe is you and everybody is your family. Therefore we teach you to respect your actions and then you'll know what you are here to do. That's why we are trying to cure your lifetime karma with sadhana. When pure love is there, we are one soul. Nobody can go anywhere. When you have pure love, you are with everybody. You'll get lovey dovey with the whole creation. Soon the feelings of universality will dissolve because you have to come down to do karma yoga , to unit through your every action. " A lifetime of teachings is in these 2 paragraphs. Thanks to Maa and Swami for coming to Earth in a form we can see and serve and hug, and offer our thanks. It is truly amazing. thanks all Love Jai Maa Jai Swami vishweshwar , wendy131 wrote: > > > > 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
