challenges and doubts

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Dear Jatin,

Good that you are wearing your rudraksha mala and multiple beads too. Yes I remember you very much to be full of confidence, courage, wisdom, insight, inner strength, positive thinking and more. I'm sorry to hear of the insecurity you are facing right now and would like to assure you this is only a passing phase. Everyone goes through stages in life when we are strong or when we feel weakened and overwhelmed by situations or people around us.

a) The reason for your recent insecurity and fear is a phase of anxiety due to being in a new job, new environment, new colleagues, new bosses and new projects. You are giving yourself a hard time because you want to perform well. Subconsciously, you are also giving yourself a lot of stress for the same reasons, hence the depressed feelings. Lighten up and know that you can only do so much, and only do as much as you can do each day at work. During weekends, you need to relax and rest as much as possible, and not think about work. Spend a little time on weekends to meditate about regaining self-confidence and getting rid of fear. Talk to or participate in the company of uplifting people and good friends or watch comedies to lighten yourself. Do not think about losing your job as this is not a good thought. Thinking about certain things can make them happen in some cases - some thoughts are 'thought-forms' that can manifest in real life. Be careful what you think and what you wish. Do not think negative and there will be no negativity (it thus will not exist). Think of the positive and it will come (will manifest). For example, think and know that your job is tightly secure, your bosses appreciate your hard work and they will keep you in the company. At the same time, do not be afraid of what happens in the future. God will look after the future - when one door closes, another better door will open. In many of life's situations, sometimes we need to be philsophical. Spiritually on the other hand, we need to surrender ouselves fully to God and ask Him to place His hand on our heads to guide us through life. Its also essential to remember that whatever happens to us, is all a Will of God.

 

b) You are right that all paths (pranic healing, reiki, yoga, etc) lead to the same Summit. Its also true its hard for most people to figure out which path is suitable for them. If undecided, sit back to meditate after lighting oil lamp and dhoop or agabhati incense. Do this for a few days. The Upaguru (Inner guru or the Guru Within Us) will give guidance in this respect more often than not. Its important to 'build' a relationship with our Upagurus, especially if we can't find a genuine living guru. Its true what you said about avoiding swimming in the same spiritual ocean in a different style. Its also true that "when the student is ready, the guru will appear". And yes, its hard to determine whether the guru who appears is the right one. In this case, Upaguru will give the answer or 6th Sense will give the answer. If you still feel uncertain, then its best not to proceed. Sometimes it takes a lifetime or many lifetimes to find one genuine guru. If the propensity or 'connection karma' exists between a genuine guru and chela, they will both appear to each other in the same lifetime. In the modern times we are in, its still best to learn from traditional gurus/swamis from lineages. Maybe visit an ashrama during one weekend or a few days to study a program or simply just to rest, or participate during prayer times. The vibrations, spiritual frequencies and mantras resonating from every wall and throughout the entire ashrama are highly uplifting with positive and healing energies that bring rejuvenation of the soul. Especially souls who are exhausted spiritually, mentally and emotionally will benefit from staying at ashramas. It brings the soul back into perspective and balance as well as positive energies, positive thoughts, good health, motivation, self-confidence and inner strength to handle the demands of daily life.

 

c) In some myths, it is said that Shiva has no avatars. Others say Hanuman is His avatar and some mention that Hanuman is His son. But it is noted in all holy scriptures that Vishnu has 10 avatars. Yes, Shiva and Vishnu are buddies who respect and help each other a lot. Yes Hanuman destroyed Ravana and brought Sita back to Her husband Rama.

About the connection/friendship between Shiva and Vishnu, I can't think of any books to refer you to at the moment.

However, some of our learned friends in this forum may be able to help (thanks in advance).

In any case, the Hindu Trinity of Gods comprises of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. This Trinity represents all aspects of the Supreme Being. Nothing in the universe is created, preserved or destroyed without the mutual agreement and approval of the 3 aspects of the Supreme Being as they are united essential for the production and reproduction of all forms of life. Brahma the creator represents the element of Earth and the quality of passion or desire (rajo-guna) which is responsible for the creation of the world.

No living being can exist without water which sustains life and therefore preserves it. Its represented as Vishnu the Preserver who also represents the quality of mercy (satva-guna) because of which the world is preserved.

Fire destroys life and is responsible for the destruction of the world. It is represented as Shiva the destroyer. He also represents the quality of darkness and wrath (tamo-guna) which is responsible for the annihilation of the universe.

Wishing you the very best of success and positive energies,Om Bholenath

, "Jatin Sanghavi" <jatinds wrote:>> Namaste Narasimhayeji> > Hari Aum,> > I know it's been quite sometime since I wrote or asked any questions > however I have few questions.> > (This email is not to hurt/offend anyone's emotions or sentiments > however if it does then please accept my apologies)> > I have full faith and trust in Lord Shiva and Rudraksha beads that I > have been wearing. I wear 1 mukhi – 19 mukhi of Nepal & Java beads > and I am also wearing multiple beads of Ganesha, 4 Mukhi, 6 Mukhi, 7 > Mukhi, 8 Mukhi. I have been chanting Ganesh Mantra & Shiv Mantra > nearly daily as suggested by you to others in this forum.> > 1. This has started to happen to me lately (might be with others > too).> This has never happened to me but since the time I have taken a new > job in December 2008 and new projects there is a very high > insecurity and fear that I am facing with myself. My confidence > level is low and the fear of losing my job is high. I do understand > the current world economic situation however if one has security and > confidence in himself then he can face this situation with courage > rather then be stressed and depressed or have the fear to lose his > job. The positive attitude is not at its high as it used to be or > rather to put in short I am very disturbed and the negative thoughts > have started to rise up. If you happen to go thru my earlier > responses I have been a very positive and assertive person very > clear as to what I want and where to go however the negative > emotions are trying to take over and there is a huge fight going > on. I know mediation and mantra chanting is good and helps however > there might be a positive aspect but it is very subtle and gets over > ruled by the negative emotions.> > What would you suggest for me and people like me who are facing this > to do so that we prepare ourself to be stronger emotions and > spiritually?> > 2. There are so many mediation workshops happening or being > conducted all over the world. Most of the people might do few > different kind of these workshop like reiki, pranic healing, art of > living, Yogam, Kriya Yoga however how do I figure out which one is > good for me and which one to proceed because finally all of them > lead to the final destination. Just as an example initially you feel > happy and joyous with art of living and then after few months or > years, you want to do kriya yoga by Pramahansa Yoganandaji and then > again after few months of years you want to do Yogam by Pramahasa > Nithyanandaji. Ofcourse all are great and good but then which one is > good for me cause by trying all of these you are just circling or > swimming the spiritual ocean around the same area but in a different > style or way instead of progressing and going further in the > spiritual ocean. I don't know how true it is now but it is said that > if you are ready to have a Guru to help you grow and make progress > in the spiritual path then he will find you however these days there > are many Guruji but we go to him and we go to so many so how do we > know he is the one.> > How can I find out which workshop and guruji is good for me or with > which one should I proceed with? > > 3. As per the mythology and various stories and from what I have > read Lord Vishu and Lord Shiva respect and help each other a lot as > friends or buddies. What kind of relation they have is a mystery to > me or how are they connected.> > (I might be wrong) When Lord Ram wanted help; Lord Hanuman was there > to help him find Sitaji and win the war against Ravana. Hanumanji is > said to be an avtar of Lord Shiva (I might be wrong). > Lord Ram prayed to Lord Shiva to help him cross over to Lanka thru > the ocean.> When Lord Krishna was born Lord Shiva came to his place for his > darshan. He sat there for 3 days before Yashodaji gave Lord Shiva > (who was dressed as a Swami with very long hair) Lord Krishna's > darshan. > Similarly there are lots of stories and facts where Lord Vishu has > helped Lord Shiva in situations and vis-versa > > Is there anything in any books which talks about their relationship, > friendship and their connections?> > Aum Namah Shivaye> > Jatin>