Guest guest Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Dear Amarnath ~ the Babaji quote was really inspiring to me. Since getting the YouTube links to Amma, and now I have several others, like one with Krishna Das singing an Om Nama Shivaya bhajan, and another that is simply a beautiful rendition in song of Om Nama Shivaya over and over, another beautiful one about Saraswati and a most beautiful, almost heart rending version of the Gayatri Mantra in song. I thank all my brothers and sisters here who sent me to YouTube for now I am at the computer, sometimes it is early in the morning (5:00 or earlier), and my body sways gently to the music, and sometimes I join in quietly. But even if I only listen, I feel so happy and uplifted. By body feels good, my heart feels good, my feelings feel good, my spirit feels whole. Music has always been one way that has been an almost instantaneous connection for me to the Sacred. Yet I realize now that when I was no longer able to sing or perform, I shut myself off from all music, and suffered even worse because of that. But I wasn't aware of it ... only in the distant recesses of my heart when I would see my guitar in its case. Knowing I haven't taken it out of its case, except for once or twice in several years, is more grief than this body can handle. But you, dear ones, have gently led me back, and this is a powerful connection for me. So when I hear myself singing along to these YouTube songs, I am filled with the happiness that only a connection to the Sacred can bring, and I think that Ammachi is giving a gentle, if not so subtle, push ~ back in the direction of my music. I can hear Her saying, (paraphrase, of course) " dear daughter, you are being so silly. What does it matter if you can't sing in front of thousands or if you believe your voice sounds like a frog. To God's ears, your voice is always beautiful. " And now the water is flowing from my eyes again. What an incredible gift. Jai Jai Mata Ma ~ Linda Amarnath wrote:: Babaji Said: (note similarity with what Amma has told us) " I don't want you to talk about truth, simplicity and love, I want you to live it. " .... " Of greatest importance is that the repetition of God's name increases daily. In this way, your heart and mind will be purified. " " The name of the Lord is like nectar; therefore it should be repeated constantly. The power of the mantra is infinite, it is more powerful than the nuclear bombs. " .... " You should sing devotional music in a way that stirs the soul. It should evoke deep feelings. You should sing with love when you make music. It should touch the heart so that it leaves a memory on the mind. Whatever you do should have strength. " ... In a message dated 10/25/2008 6:16:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, Ammachi writes: Babaji Said: (note similarity with what Amma has told us) " I don't want you to talk about truth, simplicity and love, I want you to live it. " " We are all equal, despite the country we come from, and national differences should be ignored. We are all one with each other and with God. " " Of greatest importance is that the repetition of God's name increases daily. In this way, your heart and mind will be purified. " " The name of the Lord is like nectar; therefore it should be repeated constantly. The power of the mantra is infinite, it is more powerful than the nuclear bombs. " " As you know, throughout the world there are factories of armaments which are being produced and stored to destroy mankind or cause damage to mankind. Similarly, Haidakhan Vishwa Mahadham is a great factory, which has produced only one element - Om Namah Shivaya. " The energy of Om Namah Shivaya shall destroy all contradictory energies of hydrogen and atom bombs and will protect you. There are proofs in the scriptures, that it was the great Gautama Rishi who created the atom energy, and he has said clearly that the only thing that can conquer the atom energy is the Om Namah Shivaya mantra, by itself. " " You should sing devotional music in a way that stirs the soul. It should evoke deep feelings. You should sing with love when you make music. It should touch the heart so that it leaves a memory on the mind. Whatever you do should have strength. " " Create ashrams; as there are islands in the ocean, so should you create ashrams in the ocean of the material world. " " You can only know me through love, Divine Love, love for God, without any selfish purpose. " **************Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics – check it out! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir= http://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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