Jahnava Nitai Das 2 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 "The Name should be chanted keeping a careful count and one should try to increase this to one lakh of holy Names daily. In not being able to do so means one is simply 'fallen'. One should try to rise up from that state by chanting seriously." - Sri Bhakti Pramode Puri Maharaj Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maitreya 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 Well that certainly puts things back in the proper perspective. I'm in trouble. McFallen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jijaji 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 The following story from Sri Chaitanya Bhagavata: "Once Sriman Mahaprabhu announced to His devotees that He would only accept invitations from those who were lakh pati. In Bengal someone who owns a lakh (100,000) of Rupees is called a lakh pati, so many devotees told the Lord: "We are sorry, but we don't have so much money. We cannot invite You. Why are we thus deprived of Your mercy?" To this Sriman Mahaprabhu smilingly replied: "No, no My dear. With a lakh pati I mean someone who daily chants one lakh of holy names of KrishNa (64 rounds of rosary)." In this way Sriman Mahaprabhu taught the devotees that they must daily chant (if no more) one lakh of holy names of Krishna. ------------------ PEACE NOW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRdd 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 Thanks for that, jndas, I need all the reminders I can get. Jayaradhe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talasiga 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 Originally posted by jndas: "The Name should be chanted keeping a careful count and one should try to increase this to one lakh of holy Names daily. In not being able to do so means one is simply 'fallen'. One should try to rise up from that state by chanting seriously." - Sri Bhakti Pramode Puri Maharaj Unqualified Love does not count obligations The Ocean may not be measured by the waves Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talasiga 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 the story: "Once Sriman Mahaprabhu announced to His devotees that He would only accept invitations from those who were lakh pati. In Bengal someone who owns a lakh (100,000) of Rupees is called a lakh pati, so many devotees told the Lord: "We are sorry, but we don't have so much money. We cannot invite You. Why are we thus deprived of Your mercy?" To this Sriman Mahaprabhu smilingly replied: "No, no My dear. With a lakh pati I mean someone who daily chants one lakh of holy names of KrishNa (64 rounds of rosary)." Jijaji's purport: In this way Sriman Mahaprabhu taught the devotees that they must daily chant (if no more) one lakh of holy names of Krishna. talasiga's purport: Perhaps in this way the Lord sifted out the truly loving devotees. Those who were strict counters may have been too busy to invite him and those who invited him may have ignored the strict counting ..... [This message has been edited by talasiga (edited 07-25-2001).] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talasiga 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 Originally posted by Maitreya: Well that certainly puts things back in the proper perspective. I'm in trouble. That is a proper Medieval perspective. Is the sound of Krishna a thousand snickers? Talasiga says: Better to drown in One Utterance Holy than to surf the Many. [This message has been edited by talasiga (edited 07-25-2001).] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maitreya 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 Originally posted by talasiga: That is a proper Medieval perspective. Is the sound of Krishna a thousand snickers? Talasiga says: Better to drown in One Utterance Holy than to surf the Many. Maitreya says: Better to down one draught only. Pour any more And you'll think you're Kabir. Talasiga, remember Haridas counted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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talasiga 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 Originally posted by Maitreya: you're Kabir. Talasiga, remember Haridas counted. Kabir was a greay Indian saint whose followers fought over his dead body because they hadnt grasped his Living Message. Haridas counts not because he counted. [This message has been edited by talasiga (edited 07-25-2001).] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maitreya 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 Originally posted by talasiga: Kabir was a greay Indian saint whose followers fought over his dead body because they hadnt grasped his Living Message. Haridas counts not because he counted. Only your ear hears "you're Kabir". Since the one who counted, counted, the ones who don't yet, should. [This message has been edited by Maitreya (edited 07-25-2001).] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talasiga 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 My ears are hearing insults But my heart cannot count them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maitreya 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 You are taking this little game too seriously Talasiga. But our safe place is not found in opposition to the previous saints. Haribol ji Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talasiga 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 Originally posted by Maitreya: You are taking this little game too seriously Talasiga. But our safe place is not found in opposition to the previous saints. Actually I was enjoying your doggerels even though they are a bit catty. Mature singers do not prefer the groupie's consonance but the discriminating fan is valued greatly even if he or she does not love every song. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maitreya 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2001 Originally posted by talasiga: Mature singers do not prefer the groupie's consonance but the discriminating fan is valued greatly even if he or she does not love every song. Reminded me of a time in the mid 60's at a Rolling Stones concert in Seattle, when Mick Jagger stopped to thank the crowd for listening to their songs instead of screaming. I now move on to the world of sleep.I fade away.zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRdd 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2001 A most enjoyable way to hear, this discourse... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bhakta Shakta 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2001 thanks for that poetic interlude, guys, a most enjoyable way to advance back to Godhead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talasiga 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2001 "..... a careful count and one should try to increase this to one lakh of holy Names daily. In not being able to do so means one is simply 'fallen'......" FALLEN Those who have fallen in Love with the Lord Count not their moments with Him Those who are yet to fall have been counted as already fallen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maitreya 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2001 Originally posted by talasiga: FALLEN Those who have fallen in Love with the Lord Count not their moments with Him CREST-FALLEN Those who have fallen in Love with the Lord from afar Count each moment as twelve years or more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talasiga 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2001 Originally posted by Maitreya: CREST-FALLEN Those who have fallen in Love with the Lord from afar Count each moment as twelve years or more. That was no haiku Yet it touches me For no cut and paste Thank You Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 27, 2001 Kabir again! gur dhobi sikh kapda, saboo sirjan har / surti sila pur dhoiye, nikse jyoti apaar Guru the washer man, disciple is the cloth The name of God liken to the soap Wash the mind on foundation firm To realize the glow of Truth (Kabir Dohas - 15) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bhakta Shakta 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2001 Previously posted by Jrdd: A most enjoyable way to hear, this discourse... Thank you. [This message has been edited by Bhakta Shakta (edited 07-27-2001).] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bhakta Shakta 0 Report post Posted July 27, 2001 how do i become a forum-leader so i can delete my posts? Sincerely, ~Bhakta Shakta [This message has been edited by Bhakta Shakta (edited 07-28-2001).] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
talasiga 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2001 Originally posted by Bhakta Shakta: how do i become a forum-leader so i can delete my posts? You must set yourself up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bhakta Shakta 0 Report post Posted July 28, 2001 how? i've been using these forums for a long time and i can't even delete my posts. not that i would want to delete my stuff anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites