Guest guest Posted March 29, 2009 Report Share Posted March 29, 2009 Namaste Panditji, You have raised an issue below and I am quoting (with my comments after it). Kindly share your perspective on the matter also. > > If God all ALWAYS full of compassion and ready to provide guidance, can you explain > how come 80 -100 million Hindus, were murdered ( not to mention relieved of their lands, raped, tortured and robbed of their wealth) in India over the last thousand years ? > Don't you think Most if not ALL of these Hindus were praying daily and seeking guidance ? > How about the millions that starve around the Globe daily ? If we accept Veda pramana and Geeta, then we have to accept the law of karma also. The whole Sri Rudram is about Bhagavan Rudra and his weapons. My understanding is that weapons of Bhagavan Rudra are nothing but law of karma - dispensing the fruits of actions. That there is vast diversity in the world, myriad kinds of bodies, capabilities, pain/pleasure etc indicates people are experiencing the fruits of their past. This does mean that humans are endowed with certain amount of free will based on their buddhi. Those who misuse their free will and harm others will pay for it either here or hereafter. Some will argue here that God is free from love or hate - God is nirguna (attributeless), so there is no question of compassion. Whatever happens is not total chaos either. So the only explanation is that the law of karma/the cosmic energy/the maya shakti is extremely intelligent and unsparing. It acts totally according to law of karma. Here, the Puranic literature is unanimous in saying that chanting the name of God cancels negative karmas and results in antahakaran shuddhi (purification of intellect), which is a stepping stone to self-knowledge or atma-jnana. regards, Shailendra > > As a recipient of one of Bhagavan Siva's lessons (lasting 7 years ), which is not my opinion but that of many psychics. Let me tell you of a lesson that I learned in meditation, in order to get pure gold the metal must be dipped in fire repeatedly until ALL of the impurities have been eradicated. God is not always pleasant sometimes very hard lessons are taught and the sadhaka IS TESTED repeatedly to ensure you have learned those lessons. something everyone should always be conscious of ! > > --- On Fri, 3/27/09, praveen gudimetla <prav_gudi wrote: > > praveen gudimetla <prav_gudi > Re: Re: Mantra to retain the job > > Friday, March 27, 2009, 8:48 PM > > > > > > mantra is sada sivoham.... > > Thanks & Regards, > Praveen Gudimetla > Transform yourselves and the era will be transformed > Pt.Sriram Sharma Acharya > > --- On Sat, 28/3/09, Divakara Tanjore <div_tan > wrote: > > > Divakara Tanjore <div_tan > > Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Re: Mantra to retain the job > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > Saturday, 28 March, 2009, 2:13 AM > > > With due respects I want to disagree on " God Tests us " principle, >  > There is a different compassionate school of thought which says that we suffer because of our karma (current and past), and its the mind or ego which causes all the illusions, when we follow the ego we suffer more. God (in whichever form) is always full of compassion, he will provide guidance for anyone who looks up to him, it is up to the individual to take the guidance, correct himself, control the ego or tame the mind using different sadhana, and move on spiritual path with unwavering faith and conviction. >  > In Divine Love, > Om Namah Shivaya, > Divakar. >  >  >  > > --- On Fri, 3/27/09, bhatnagar_shailendr a <bhatnagar_shailendr a wrote: > > bhatnagar_shailendr a <bhatnagar_shailendr a > [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Re: Mantra to retain the job > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > Friday, March 27, 2009, 9:43 AM > > > > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com, Dev Maharaj <dev_maharaj@ ....> wrote: > > > > I do not doubt that if a person has earned Bhagavan Siva's grace that he or she maybe entitled to a little special treatment but that is the exception and not the norm ! The advice > > I gave below was intended to give a brief set of things that could provide some relief to people in a practical sense. At any rate Bhakti is seriously overrated ! Bhagavan Siva still expects you to think and act prudently. So ! Let us do what we can do and let Bhagavan Siva handle what we can't ! Maybe one day when you actually understand aspects of his energy, you will understand he is not the SAP you think he is ! He will test you in ways you never imagined. > > Namaste > Panditji, > I completely agree with the testing aspect. He will definitely test you and shake the core of your personality - perhaps to teach you something. > This mind, however is a very useful but highly dangerous instrument. Infact, I would say the whole shastra and all the mantras are only for dealing with the mind. Mind is indispensable but at the same time it can take you for a ride and delude you. > > regards, > Shailendra > > > > > > > --- On Thu, 3/26/09, Divakara Tanjore <div_tan@ > wrote: > > > > Divakara Tanjore <div_tan@ > > > Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Re: Mantra to retain the job > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > > Thursday, March 26, 2009, 6:37 > AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > In an ideal environment all these are very good to do and follow, what is in need immediately is a way to get a connection to the divine and build faith so that we do not worry about our day to day lives. > >  > > Mantras will not get our job back or bring the drowning companies back, the dieties associated with the mantras when invoked will guide us in the path of love and success, there are limitations in human thinking and perception but there is no limitation in divine perception, In Gods kingdom there is abundnce, Things change in life, that is how the universe is created, In this turmoil people need divine guidance and that is obtained by any sadhana or bhakti. > >  > > Mantra chanting or sadhana is simpler because that can be done at any time > > ofcourse there will be some hardships but for the > one who believes in god everything is taken care of. > >  > > It is a misconception that mantras have to  be practiced only in strict sadhana, this misconception keeps people away from this wonderful tool, that is the biggest problem with hinduism all wondeful related to spirituality became complicated. > >  > > as long as our bhakti is sincere we can chant simple mantras to find our connection to god and overcome our difficulties. > >  > > In Divine Love, > > God Bless, > > Om Namah Shivaya, > >  > > Divakar.. > > > > --- On Wed, 3/25/09, Dev Maharaj <dev_maharaj@ ..com> wrote: > > > > Dev Maharaj <dev_maharaj@ > > > [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Re: Mantra to retain the job > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > > Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 9:03 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > AUM > > Namaste : > > > > Mantras are generally not for this purpose, there are some that can be used in this way but they require specific sadhanas that have particular rules to be followed meticulously for them to work. Also, in this particular economic climate if the company is not doing well and needs to cut costs, no matter what mantra you recite; they will have to cut costs and if he happens to be one of those costs, he WILL lose his job. > > > > Further, we ALL have troubles to deal with but in many cases are unwilling to do those things that guarantee our success. We silently hope that GOD will somehow or the other feel sorry for us and solve our problems ! This is the wrong approach to take, God will assist and intervene ONLY where we cannot act for ourselves (if we are deserving and in keeping with our Karma) > > > > We also tend to make the excuse that we are too > busy, really ? > > We can be so busy that if we do not pay attention > > and take care of the things that are important to our lives, when we encounter bad circumstances we normally have all the time in the world to deal with them.....(e. g. loss of health, job, income etc..) ! > > So what do we do ? > > > > I suggest the following: > > > > Firstly FEAR or negative thoughts is NOT what he has to concentrate on. This only creates confusion in the mind and robs the mind of vitality, which will only lead one to do things that will probably bring about what is feared most ! > > > > So how do we deal with fear ? The very first idea that we NEED to be conscious of is that > > FEAR is the very thing that brings about our misery by us not being able to THINK clearly > > and > > effectively. We must learn the art of " Thinking on our feet " , to deal with present challenges. Where there are circumstances > beyond our control, we need to think of solutions and alternatives to survive. Our habits (physical and mental) are generally what determines our success or failure. > > > > Lord Shiva is pure consciousness, one of his lessons is that we need to focus on reducing impurities of mind, development of intelligence and consciousness to combat our problems.. The Abhaya Mudra that Lord Shiva displays is for dispelling of fear, this should be concentrated upon when doing Manas Puja. > > > > There are several things should be done in the following categories: > > > > 1) DIET > >    * Avoid oil and fried food as much as possible > >    * Avoid foods that are HIGH in sugar and salt > >    * Avoid non-veg > > food > > > > Explanation : > > Non-veg foods promotes toxins in the system which brings about lethargy and ehnanced feelings of fear and > confusion. Oily and fried foods only add to the toxic load in the arteries and liver which causes poor circulation over time. Foods that are high in salt and sugar affect the blood pressure and can cause moods swings. The idea is to create a diet that > > is balanced that enables one to function optimally at ALL times, raw foods ( fruits and vegetables, nuts etc..) and lightly cooked foods promote this. > > > >    * try to ensure that the food being taken has a balance of vitamins and minerals to > >      enable the body to function properly. > > > >    * Take herbs that heal the body (in adequate dosages) and promote mental balance > >       e.g. Turmeric, Neem (antiseptic, > > antibiotic properties) > >        Gotu Kola and Ginko Biloba (Brain foods) > > >              Tulasi - Nervine > > > > 2) METHODS OF PHYSICAL PURIFICAITON > > > > Throat Cleansing > > A soft strip of clean cloth is soaked in warm water (Measurements of cloth 2†x 8â€), then inserted in the throat approximately one inch successively per day until uneasiness of having a foreign object in the throat is gone. This promotes easier breathing and removes excess phlegm. > > Caution:               Cloth should not be removed quickly as inner tissue may be damaged. > > > > Enema > > Coat a soft plastic tube (6†long x ½†diameter) with butter to make it soft, sit in a tub with clean water and insert the tube into anus. Penetration should be no > > more than two inches, contract sphincter muscle and pull water inside, shake and expel it. Rub the stomach > in a circular motion and repeat until faecal matter is expelled. The lower intestinal tract is cleansed. > > > > Caution:               Balance properly as slipping on the tube can cause internal injury. > > > > Nasal/Sinus Cleansing > > Block the right nostril and inhale water in left nostril then expel water through right nostril. Repeat two more times and reverse nostril to right and repeat process three more times. Next, inhale water and expel it through the mouth which has the effect of clearing nasal passages, removing build up of dust, and bacteria. This stimulates the nervous system and increases eyesight. > > > > Abdominal Exercise > > Leaning forward with hands on knees and feet apart, breathe out. Contract abdominal muscles pulling them up and inside, rotate muscles > > right to left as fast as is possible (increase the speed as > you gain proficiency) , breathe in after rotation and repeat up to 10 times. This stimulates the nervous system and reduces disorders caused by mucus.. > > > > Breathing Exercise > > Scrape tongue clean, and stick out in fresh air for a few minutes then breathe in and out quickly and evenly, stop when strain is felt. This destroys diseases caused by phlegm. > > > > Eye Cleansing Exercise > > Trataka is the yogic practice of concentrated gazing with eyes fixed on a point without blinking until tears flow. Close eyes and visualize the after image until it vanishes. A picture of one's chosen spiritual ideal is suitable. This aids one in achieving concentration. > > > > > > 3) Religious / Spiritual > > Every day for about 1/2 - 1 hour, let him dedicate this time for the following activities: > >    * Maintain firm > > faith in his guru and Ishta Devata > >    * At a > minimum, perform Panchopchara Puja (offering of five articles- Aarti, Incense, > >                                         \                               Scent, Chandan and Naivedya (fruits) > > > > 4) Mental Exercises > >    * RELAX - when the mind is relaxed and clear it functions optimally and stimulates > >                   creativity. > >    * Learn to be silent, sit quietly and > > mentally focus on the space between the in breath > > >      and out breath. Concentrate only on the sound of AUM, this takes some time to > >      master but over time you will be able to do this quiet easily. The idea is > >      to remove the multitude of thoughts and to bring the mind to a point of focus. > > > > 5) TIPS TO AID SUCCESS > >    Casually ask family members, friends and work associates (be careful here) things they > >    like and don't like about you. > >    > >    Sit quietly and be brutally honest with yourself, identify those things which are both > >    positive and negatives about yourself, then think of how you can change those negative > >    things to be positive and how you can use those positive things to leverage your > > > >    > position. Prioritize these and make sure and work on it daily ! > >    e.g Lies, deceit, cunningness with the intention of causing harm to others etc. > >   > >    Everyday one should > >    * Make a daily plan of activities and identify the important projects that one needs to > >      accomplish(in a minimum of time). Be realistic., you can do this at least mentally if > >      you do not have the time to write it out. > >    * Set clear, specific goals and objectives and make sure you complete them, at the very > >      least 80% of what you set out to do should be completed EVERYDAY. > >   * Focus on problem solving, not complaining and expecting somebody else to solve the > >      problem, think of a solution. A > simple methodology is to look > > at a large complex > >      problem and to isolate the smaller components of the problem, e,g Economics, social > >      constraints, technology etc. > >    * Try to see situations/problems from different angles, look for opportunity. > > > > Ok this is a brief outline of how I propose we deal with this, you can feel free to add or substract as necessary however it is most important to remain focused and DEAL with what you can, the rest leave it up to Bhagavan Shiva.. > > > > Aum > > > > > > > > --- On Wed, 3/25/09, Rahul Sharma <toneyrahulsharma@ > wrote: > > > > > > Rahul Sharma <toneyrahulsharma@ > > > Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] mantra to retain the job > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > > Wednesday, > March 25, 2009, 5:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My Friend > >  > >    Why do we worship or pray to the god only in Bad times if we do it in all time then do you think we end up in Bad time?? > >  > >    " OM NAMHA SHIVAYA " is the most powerfull mantra of all may lord of the lord Shiva bless him. > >  > > God bless > > > > > > > > RAHULSHARMA > > > > --- On Wed, 3/25/09, lakshmi.krishnan41 <no_reply@grou p s.com> wrote: > > > > lakshmi.krishnan41 <no_reply@grou p s.com> > > [om_namah_shivaya_ group] mantra to retain the job > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > > Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 5:01 AM > > > > > > > > > > pranams all, i have my sister at hyderabad and her son who is a software > engineer in a reputed company placed at hyderabad is in a constant fear of loosing his job.though his position is safe till september as he is working for a project,his fate is not clear after september. so can anybody tell me what mantra has to be chanted to retain the job.if he is given the pink slip he has to face too many problems in life. so i request u to give me the powerful mantra so that i can pray for him.i also request all the beloved members of this group to pray for him. thanks regards lakshmikrishnan. > > > > > > > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! 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Guest guest Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 AumNamaste :If we accept Veda pramana and Geeta, then we have to accept the law of karma also.AgreedThe whole Sri Rudram is about Bhagavan Rudra and his weapons. My understanding is that weapons of Bhagavan Rudra are nothing but law of karma - dispensing the fruits of actions.This is incorrect, the weapons of Bhagavan Rudra or any Devi or Devata are mantras.Hum/ HOOM are examples of those mantras - used for dispelling negativity (in normal consciousness) but when recited while in higher states of consciousness it can be more potent and very destructive. ( Sorry, I know this is confusing and unclear but I cannot reveal exactly what I am referring to here... this knowledge is meant only for a selected responsible few).That there is vast diversity in the world, myriad kinds of bodies, capabilities, pain/pleasure etc indicates people are experiencing the fruits of their past. This does mean that humans are endowed with certain amount of free will based on their buddhi. Those who misuse their free will and harm others will pay for it either here or hereafter.This is both true and not true - If one acts out of individual will and ego and causes harm to another, the law of Karma applies and one has to pay for his/her deeds. However, when one acts while in a state of conscious surrender to God, he is free of Karmic consequences as it will be the God who is acting through the individual and not the individual. e.g. Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to kill his own kinsmen !!! Some will argue here that God is free from love or hate - God is nirguna (attributeless) , so there is no question of compassion. Whatever happens is not total chaos either. So the only explanation is that the law of karma/the cosmic energy/the maya shakti is extremely intelligent and unsparing. It acts totally according to law of karma.God in his Nirguna state is attributeless, it should be noted that this state of God is beyond human comprehension (literally beyond speech and mind) it can only be perceived but not understood. The Mahavakya "Tat Twam Asi" means I am "THAT", what this indicates is that the Rishis were unable to comprehend God in that state, this was their limitation !However we are also told that God has a Saguna state (with form and attributes) and so when we can evoke/invoke a Devata/Devi we are able to communicate at a mental and psychic level. FYI, when in such communication your aura and astral body are read and the Devata /Devi knows EVERYTHING about you, your problem and its causes. Compassion can be shown by a Devata/Devi, however this is normally only shown to those that are sincere/devoted and when they are pleased with your worship. Some people are of the opinion that they can compell a Devata/Devi (Vira Tantriks), this is not only dangerous but downright stupid as well ! If you have enough power to compell a Devata then why does the Devata need to assist you, (you can do what you need to yourself) ?. This type of Sadhana is by the way, one of those tests we were discussing and it normally reveals serious defects in one personality ( pompous arrogant little mortals who think they are actually greater than that which they pray to, also greed, lust, need to control /manipulate people are revealed) Here, the Puranic literature is unanimous in saying that chanting the name of God cancels negative karmas and results in antahakaran shuddhi (purification of intellect), which is a stepping stone to self-knowledge or atma-jnana.I agree with this, when a mantra is recited intensely it begins to affect the mind stuff as it is sound energy acting on etheric energy. It starts by clearing Vasanas and Samskaras and replacing it with a thought form of the Devi/Devata whose mantra is being recitied.By replacing the Vasanas and Samslaras, it starts to break up the karmic patterns by modifying behaviour, mental disposition etc. and so acts to elevate the person.Over time, the energy transforms one to having the qualties of the Devi/Devata (which is why a specific mantra is given through diksha by a siddha guru ) this is what hastens ones progress to self knowledge. This however, is a gradual process and depending on the intensity of Japa and focus on the mantra, can take quite some time to master, it is not an instant process (unless one is an evolved soul). It should also be noted that the Mantra itself has different levels of energy, if one has many blockages in the chakras, nadis etc. this can cause very erractic problems to the individual, physically and mentally which can in some case worsen the problems. This is why there are so many types of purification in Puja prior to Japa. Namah SivayaAum--- On Sat, 3/28/09, bhatnagar_shailendra <bhatnagar_shailendra wrote:bhatnagar_shailendra <bhatnagar_shailendra God and suffering [was mantra for job] Date: Saturday, March 28, 2009, 7:27 PM Namaste Panditji, You have raised an issue below and I am quoting (with my comments after it). Kindly share your perspective on the matter also. > > If God all ALWAYS full of compassion and ready to provide guidance, can you explain > how come 80 -100 million Hindus, were murdered ( not to mention relieved of their lands, raped, tortured and robbed of their wealth) in India over the last thousand years ? > Don't you think Most if not ALL of these Hindus were praying daily and seeking guidance ? > How about the millions that starve around the Globe daily ? If we accept Veda pramana and Geeta, then we have to accept the law of karma also. The whole Sri Rudram is about Bhagavan Rudra and his weapons. My understanding is that weapons of Bhagavan Rudra are nothing but law of karma - dispensing the fruits of actions. That there is vast diversity in the world, myriad kinds of bodies, capabilities, pain/pleasure etc indicates people are experiencing the fruits of their past. This does mean that humans are endowed with certain amount of free will based on their buddhi. Those who misuse their free will and harm others will pay for it either here or hereafter. Some will argue here that God is free from love or hate - God is nirguna (attributeless) , so there is no question of compassion.. Whatever happens is not total chaos either. So the only explanation is that the law of karma/the cosmic energy/the maya shakti is extremely intelligent and unsparing. It acts totally according to law of karma. Here, the Puranic literature is unanimous in saying that chanting the name of God cancels negative karmas and results in antahakaran shuddhi (purification of intellect), which is a stepping stone to self-knowledge or atma-jnana. regards, Shailendra > > As a recipient of one of Bhagavan Siva's lessons (lasting 7 years ), which is not my opinion but that of many psychics. Let me tell you of a lesson that I learned in meditation, in order to get pure gold the metal must be dipped in fire repeatedly until ALL of the impurities have been eradicated. God is not always pleasant sometimes very hard lessons are taught and the sadhaka IS TESTED repeatedly to ensure you have learned those lessons. something everyone should always be conscious of ! > > --- On Fri, 3/27/09, praveen gudimetla <prav_gudi@. ..> wrote: > > praveen gudimetla <prav_gudi@. ..> > Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Re: Mantra to retain the job > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > Friday, March 27, 2009, 8:48 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > mantra is sada sivoham.... > > Thanks & Regards, > Praveen Gudimetla > Transform yourselves and the era will be transformed > Pt.Sriram Sharma Acharya > > --- On Sat, 28/3/09, Divakara Tanjore <div_tan > wrote: > > > Divakara Tanjore <div_tan > > Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Re: Mantra to retain the job > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > Saturday, 28 March, 2009, 2:13 AM > > > > > > > > > > With due respects I want to disagree on "God Tests us" principle, > > There is a different compassionate school of thought which says that we suffer because of our karma (current and past), and its the mind or ego which causes all the illusions, when we follow the ego we suffer more. God (in whichever form) is always full of compassion, he will provide guidance for anyone who looks up to him, it is up to the individual to take the guidance, correct himself, control the ego or tame the mind using different sadhana, and move on spiritual path with unwavering faith and conviction. > > In Divine Love, > Om Namah Shivaya, > Divakar. > > > > > --- On Fri, 3/27/09, bhatnagar_shailendr a <bhatnagar_shailend r a wrote: > > bhatnagar_shailendr a <bhatnagar_shailend r a > [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Re: Mantra to retain the job > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > Friday, March 27, 2009, 9:43 AM > > > > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com, Dev Maharaj <dev_maharaj@ ...> wrote: > > > > I do not doubt that if a person has earned Bhagavan Siva's grace that he or she maybe entitled to a little special treatment but that is the exception and not the norm ! The advice > > I gave below was intended to give a brief set of things that could provide some relief to people in a practical sense. At any rate Bhakti is seriously overrated ! Bhagavan Siva still expects you to think and act prudently. So ! Let us do what we can do and let Bhagavan Siva handle what we can't ! Maybe one day when you actually understand aspects of his energy, you will understand he is not the SAP you think he is ! He will test you in ways you never imagined. > > Namaste > Panditji, > I completely agree with the testing aspect. He will definitely test you and shake the core of your personality - perhaps to teach you something. > This mind, however is a very useful but highly dangerous instrument. Infact, I would say the whole shastra and all the mantras are only for dealing with the mind. Mind is indispensable but at the same time it can take you for a ride and delude you. > > regards, > Shailendra > > > > > > > --- On Thu, 3/26/09, Divakara Tanjore <div_tan@ > wrote: > > > > Divakara Tanjore <div_tan@ > > > Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Re: Mantra to retain the job > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > > Thursday, March 26, 2009, 6:37 > AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > In an ideal environment all these are very good to do and follow, what is in need immediately is a way to get a connection to the divine and build faith so that we do not worry about our day to day lives. > > > > Mantras will not get our job back or bring the drowning companies back, the dieties associated with the mantras when invoked will guide us in the path of love and success, there are limitations in human thinking and perception but there is no limitation in divine perception, In Gods kingdom there is abundnce, Things change in life, that is how the universe is created, In this turmoil people need divine guidance and that is obtained by any sadhana or bhakti. > > > > Mantra chanting or sadhana is simpler because that can be done at any time > > ofcourse there will be some hardships but for the > one who believes in god everything is taken care of. > > > > It is a misconception that mantras have to be practiced only in strict sadhana, this misconception keeps people away from this wonderful tool, that is the biggest problem with hinduism all wondeful related to spirituality became complicated. > > > > as long as our bhakti is sincere we can chant simple mantras to find our connection to god and overcome our difficulties. > > > > In Divine Love, > > God Bless, > > Om Namah Shivaya, > > > > Divakar.. > > > > --- On Wed, 3/25/09, Dev Maharaj <dev_maharaj@ ..com> wrote: > > > > Dev Maharaj <dev_maharaj@ > > > [om_namah_shivaya_ group] Re: Mantra to retain the job > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > > Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 9:03 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > AUM > > Namaste : > > > > Mantras are generally not for this purpose, there are some that can be used in this way but they require specific sadhanas that have particular rules to be followed meticulously for them to work. Also, in this particular economic climate if the company is not doing well and needs to cut costs, no matter what mantra you recite; they will have to cut costs and if he happens to be one of those costs, he WILL lose his job. > > > > Further, we ALL have troubles to deal with but in many cases are unwilling to do those things that guarantee our success. We silently hope that GOD will somehow or the other feel sorry for us and solve our problems ! This is the wrong approach to take, God will assist and intervene ONLY where we cannot act for ourselves (if we are deserving and in keeping with our Karma) > > > > We also tend to make the excuse that we are too > busy, really ? > > We can be so busy that if we do not pay attention > > and take care of the things that are important to our lives, when we encounter bad circumstances we normally have all the time in the world to deal with them.....(e. g. loss of health, job, income etc..) ! > > So what do we do ? > > > > I suggest the following: > > > > Firstly FEAR or negative thoughts is NOT what he has to concentrate on. This only creates confusion in the mind and robs the mind of vitality, which will only lead one to do things that will probably bring about what is feared most ! > > > > So how do we deal with fear ? The very first idea that we NEED to be conscious of is that > > FEAR is the very thing that brings about our misery by us not being able to THINK clearly > > and > > effectively. We must learn the art of "Thinking on our feet", to deal with present challenges. Where there are circumstances > beyond our control, we need to think of solutions and alternatives to survive. Our habits (physical and mental) are generally what determines our success or failure. > > > > Lord Shiva is pure consciousness, one of his lessons is that we need to focus on reducing impurities of mind, development of intelligence and consciousness to combat our problems... The Abhaya Mudra that Lord Shiva displays is for dispelling of fear, this should be concentrated upon when doing Manas Puja. > > > > There are several things should be done in the following categories: > > > > 1) DIET > > * Avoid oil and fried food as much as possible > > * Avoid foods that are HIGH in sugar and salt > > * Avoid non-veg > > food > > > > Explanation : > > Non-veg foods promotes toxins in the system which brings about lethargy and ehnanced feelings of fear and > confusion. Oily and fried foods only add to the toxic load in the arteries and liver which causes poor circulation over time. Foods that are high in salt and sugar affect the blood pressure and can cause moods swings. The idea is to create a diet that > > is balanced that enables one to function optimally at ALL times, raw foods ( fruits and vegetables, nuts etc..) and lightly cooked foods promote this. > > > > * try to ensure that the food being taken has a balance of vitamins and minerals to > > enable the body to function properly. > > > > * Take herbs that heal the body (in adequate dosages) and promote mental balance > > e.g. Turmeric, Neem (antiseptic, > > antibiotic properties) > > Gotu Kola and Ginko Biloba (Brain foods) > > > Tulasi - Nervine > > > > 2) METHODS OF PHYSICAL PURIFICAITON > > > > Throat Cleansing > > A soft strip of clean cloth is soaked in warm water (Measurements of cloth 2†x 8â€), then inserted in the throat approximately one inch successively per day until uneasiness of having a foreign object in the throat is gone. This promotes easier breathing and removes excess phlegm. > > Caution: Cloth should not be removed quickly as inner tissue may be damaged. > > > > Enema > > Coat a soft plastic tube (6†long x ½†diameter) with butter to make it soft, sit in a tub with clean water and insert the tube into anus. Penetration should be no > > more than two inches, contract sphincter muscle and pull water inside, shake and expel it. Rub the stomach > in a circular motion and repeat until faecal matter is expelled. The lower intestinal tract is cleansed. > > > > Caution: Balance properly as slipping on the tube can cause internal injury. > > > > Nasal/Sinus Cleansing > > Block the right nostril and inhale water in left nostril then expel water through right nostril. Repeat two more times and reverse nostril to right and repeat process three more times. Next, inhale water and expel it through the mouth which has the effect of clearing nasal passages, removing build up of dust, and bacteria.. This stimulates the nervous system and increases eyesight. > > > > Abdominal Exercise > > Leaning forward with hands on knees and feet apart, breathe out. Contract abdominal muscles pulling them up and inside, rotate muscles > > right to left as fast as is possible (increase the speed as > you gain proficiency) , breathe in after rotation and repeat up to 10 times. This stimulates the nervous system and reduces disorders caused by mucus.. > > > > Breathing Exercise > > Scrape tongue clean, and stick out in fresh air for a few minutes then breathe in and out quickly and evenly, stop when strain is felt. This destroys diseases caused by phlegm. > > > > Eye Cleansing Exercise > > Trataka is the yogic practice of concentrated gazing with eyes fixed on a point without blinking until tears flow. Close eyes and visualize the after image until it vanishes. A picture of one's chosen spiritual ideal is suitable.. This aids one in achieving concentration. > > > > > > 3) Religious / Spiritual > > Every day for about 1/2 - 1 hour, let him dedicate this time for the following activities: > > * Maintain firm > > faith in his guru and Ishta Devata > > * At a > minimum, perform Panchopchara Puja (offering of five articles- Aarti, Incense, > > Scent, Chandan and Naivedya (fruits) > > > > 4) Mental Exercises > > * RELAX - when the mind is relaxed and clear it functions optimally and stimulates > > creativity. > > * Learn to be silent, sit quietly and > > mentally focus on the space between the in breath > > > and out breath. Concentrate only on the sound of AUM, this takes some time to > > master but over time you will be able to do this quiet easily. The idea is > > to remove the multitude of thoughts and to bring the mind to a point of focus. > > > > 5) TIPS TO AID SUCCESS > > Casually ask family members, friends and work associates (be careful here) things they > > like and don't like about you. > > > > Sit quietly and be brutally honest with yourself, identify those things which are both > > positive and negatives about yourself, then think of how you can change those negative > > things to be positive and how you can use those positive things to leverage your > > > > > position. Prioritize these and make sure and work on it daily ! > > e.g Lies, deceit, cunningness with the intention of causing harm to others etc. > > > > Everyday one should > > * Make a daily plan of activities and identify the important projects that one needs to > > accomplish(in a minimum of time). Be realistic., you can do this at least mentally if > > you do not have the time to write it out. > > * Set clear, specific goals and objectives and make sure you complete them, at the very > > least 80% of what you set out to do should be completed EVERYDAY. > > * Focus on problem solving, not complaining and expecting somebody else to solve the > > problem, think of a solution. A > simple methodology is to look > > at a large complex > > problem and to isolate the smaller components of the problem, e,g Economics, social > > constraints, technology etc. > > * Try to see situations/problems from different angles, look for opportunity. > > > > Ok this is a brief outline of how I propose we deal with this, you can feel free to add or substract as necessary however it is most important to remain focused and DEAL with what you can, the rest leave it up to Bhagavan Shiva.. > > > > Aum > > > > > > > > --- On Wed, 3/25/09, Rahul Sharma <toneyrahulsharma@ > wrote: > > > > > > Rahul Sharma <toneyrahulsharma@ > > > Re: [om_namah_shivaya_ group] mantra to retain the job > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > > Wednesday, > March 25, 2009, 5:45 AM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My Friend > > > > Why do we worship or pray to the god only in Bad times if we do it in all time then do you think we end up in Bad time?? > > > > "OM NAMHA SHIVAYA" is the most powerfull mantra of all may lord of the lord Shiva bless him. > > > > God bless > > > > > > > > RAHULSHARMA > > > > --- On Wed, 3/25/09, lakshmi.krishnan41 <no_reply@grou p s.com> wrote: > > > > lakshmi.krishnan41 <no_reply@grou p s.com> > > [om_namah_shivaya_ group] mantra to retain the job > > om_namah_shivaya_ group@ s.com > > Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 5:01 AM > > > > > > > > > > pranams all, i have my sister at hyderabad and her son who is a software > engineer in a reputed company placed at hyderabad is in a constant fear of loosing his job.though his position is safe till september as he is working for a project,his fate is not clear after september. so can anybody tell me what mantra has to be chanted to retain the job.if he is given the pink slip he has to face too many problems in life. so i request u to give me the powerful mantra so that i can pray for him.i also request all the beloved members of this group to pray for him. thanks regards lakshmikrishnan. > > > > > > > Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! 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