Guest guest Posted August 14, 2007 Report Share Posted August 14, 2007 Note: forwarded message attached. ______________________________\ ____ Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search./search?fr=oni_on_mail & p=summer+activities+for+kids & cs=bz Puttaparthilive.com Newsletter August 14th News Sorry we couldn't bring you much news in the past few days. But there are musical programs going on every other day in Prasanthi Nilayam. During the evening bhajans there are musical programs in the evening by the devotees from overseas. Swami blesses each group and give them permission to perform. So musical programs every other day. We will be back in Puttaparthi soon, then we will get you news and information with many more details. Thought for the Day Of all the gifts you receive from God, the greatest gift is Santhosham (contentment). The opposite of Santhosham is sorrow, which is the fruit of desire that arouses hope and almost always results in disappointment or despair. One desire engenders another and proliferates into a hundred, even when it is fulfilled. It knows no justification and has no end. So, Santhosham is the supreme blessing of the Lord, who in His infinite Love, puts an end to that unquenchable thirst. No wealth or other attainment can equal it in efficacy, Santhosham is the culmination of desire in full contentment and sacred satiety. (translated into German by Marie-Stephanie Freiin von Elverfeldt) Von allen Geschenken, die Du von GOTT erhälst, ist das größte Geschenk Santhosham (Zufriedenheit). Das Gegenteil von Zufriedenheit ist Sorge, die die Frucht der Begierde ist, die Hoffnung weckt und fast immer in Enttäuschung oder Verzweiflung endet. Eine Begierde erzeugt die nächste und vermehrt sich zu hunderten, sogar wenn sie in Erfüllung geht. Rechtfertigung ist ihr unbekannt und sie hat kein Ende. So ist Zufriedenheit der höchste Segen des HERRN, der in SEINER UNENDLICHEN LIEBE solch unstillbarem Durst ein Ende macht. Kein Reichtum oder andere Leistung kommt ihr in ihrer Wirksamkeit gleich, Zufriedenheit ist der Höhepunkt der Begierde, gipfelnd in der vollkommenen Zufriedenheit und heiligen Sättigung. (translated into Indonesian by Udayo Untarya Wijaya) Hadiah/anugerah yang paling berharga dari Tuhan adalah Santhosham (hati yang puas). Kebalikan dari Santhosham adalah kesedihan, yang merupakan buah akibat dari nafsu berlebih yang senantiasa berakhir dengan kekecewaan ataupun keputus-asaan. Keinginan yang satu akan membuahkan keinginan lainnya dan demikianlah seterusnya ia akan terus berkembang-biak menjadi beratus-ratus macam keinginan, walaupun sebenarnya sebagian di antaranya sudah terpenuhi. Intinya adalah bahwa keinginan tak mengenal batasan. Oleh sebab itu, Santhosham dianggap sebagai blessing yang luar biasa dari Tuhan, ibarat obat penawar atas rasa dahaga yang amat sangat, hal itu semuanya adalah berkat cinta-kasih-Nya yang sedemikian besar kepada umat manusia.Tiada kekayaan ataupun pencapaian lainnya yang bisa menyamai kemanjuran Santhosham ini. Ia merupakan titik kulminasi seluruh bentuk-bentuk keinginan. (translated into Spanish by Equipo Namo) De todos los regalos que recibes de Dios, el regalo más grande es Santhosham (el contento). Lo opuesto a Santhosham es la pena, la cual es fruto del deseo que despierta la esperanza y casi siempre los resultados son la decepción o la desesperación. Un deseo engendra otro y aún cuando se cumple, prolifera en cien. No conoce justificación y no tiene fin. Por tanto, Santhosham es la suprema bendición del Señor, quien en Su infinito Amor, pone fin a esa sed insaciable. Ninguna riqueza u otro logro pueden igualarlo en eficacia, Santhosham es la culminación del deseo en plena satisfacción y sagrada saciedad. (translated into Italian by Mabatini) Tra tutti i doni che ricevete da Dio, il più grande è Santhosham (la soddisfazione) . L'opposto di Santhosham è il dolore, che è il frutto del desiderio che desta la speranza e quasi sempre finisce per essere causa di delusione e disperazione. Un desiderio ne genera un altro e prolifera in centinaia, perfino quando è soddisfatto. Non c'è giustificazione né fine a tutto questo. Per questo Santhosham è la suprema benedizione del Signore, che, nel Suo Amore infinito, mette termine quella insaziabile sete. Nessuna ricchezza o conquista può eguagliarlo in efficacia. Santosham è l'apice del desiderio in totale appagamento e sacra sazietà. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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