Guest guest Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Sairam, Happy 'Thursday to you all. May the loving grace of Baba shine upon one and all. May He guide us always in our life and protect us and loved ones. Ways of Baba are mysterious and unphathomable. I am sure you all agree with me. I am sure each one of us had many questions for Baba and have come to cross roads in our devotion some time or other and have questioned Him "Why me". What we fail to understand is that our devotion is conditional (atleast mine is) and there is an element of bargain -- "I will pray to you and you will have to fulfill this wish of mine". this is business transaction and does not show true devotion. A person who is completed devoted to Baba, has no reservations and is not moved by situations. Such a person knows that troubles surround us due to our prarabdh and one must go through to the suffering in order to progress spiritually, and Baba has taken control of our life and hence is cleansing us to take us to greater heights. All we have to do is completely surrender our mind, body, and wealth at His feet and wait for Him to take us in the direction that He alone knows is best for us. There are souls in this world who have attained god vision and have realised this fact. And it is upto us to follow in that path if we call ourselves "devotees"of Baba. It is difficult for mere mortals like us, who are constantly entangled in this worldly actions, but Baba promised that implicit faith in Him and devotion towards Him, He will guide us and take us to the shore of happiness, peace and bliss. Here is Baba's promise to us.... "... Then Baba spoke as follows:- "My method is quite unique. Remember well, this one story, and it will be very useful. To get the knowledge (realization) of the Self, Dhyana (meditation) is necessary. If you practice it continuously, the Vrittis (thoughts) will be pacified. Being quite desireless, you should meditate on the Lord, Who is in all the creatures, and when the mind is concentrated, the goal will be achieved. Meditate always on My formless nature, which is knowledge incarnate, consciousness and bliss. If you cannot do this, meditate on My Form from top to toe as you see here night and day. As you go on doing this, your Vrittis will concentrate on one point and the distinction between the Dhyata (meditator), Dhyana (act of meditation), Dhyeya (this meditated upon) will be lost and the meditator will be one with the Consciousness and be merged in the Brahman. The (mother) tortoise is on one bank of the river, and her young ones are on the other side. She gives neither milk, nor warmth to them. Her mere glance gives them nutrition. The young ones do nothing, but remember (meditate upon) their mother. The tortoise glance is, to the young ones, a down-pour of nectar, the only source of sustenance and happiness. Similar is the relation, between the Guru and disciples. Chapter 18/19 Satcharita Baba we are your children standing at your doorstep seeking your blessings. Please do forgive our sins and help us to forgive those who have sinned against us. For we are not fit to be forgiven by you when we cannot forgive those who have hurt us. Humble prasams SairamAnitha Kandukuri http://www.angelfire.com/sd/SaidarbarCanberra Click Here View photos of singles in your area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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