Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Dear All, I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an intellectual exercise ? In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and because his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" Any ideas what the criteria could be ? When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? When is it a question that I can just leave be ? Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. Jai Maa Latha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 ok latha here we go. why are we here in the first place? because life is suffering. we do not feel free. death is ahead of us. than think, does this question impact that situation at all. and then you will know, if it is a good question. steve , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Dear All, > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an intellectual > exercise ? > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and because > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? > When is it a question that I can just leave be ? > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > Jai Maa > Latha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 My comment would be that those are difficult judgments to make. One has to decide for oneself from within by listening to one's own heart. IMHO, nothing else will suffice. - Latha Nanda Tuesday, May 18, 2004 8:06 PM Question on Questions Dear All,I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an intellectual exercise ? In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and because his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels"Any ideas what the criteria could be ? When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ?When is it a question that I just have to ask others ?When is it a question that I can just leave be ?Your constructive opinions and comments welcome.Jai MaaLatha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Dear Latha and Group, After being with a group for 12 years where questions were never answered openly, even if they were "permitted", the chance to ask someone as knowledgeable and open as Swamiji a question is a real priviledge. There are things that I have been studying and trying to figure out on my own for many years and, as someone once said, "being independent and creative is great, but there's no need to reinvent the wheel when it has already been invented". What is great about having this kind of access to Swamiji's considerable experience is that at last one can get a real answer from someone who is a spiritual authority and who will simply say, "I don't know" when he doesn't know (rather than give incomplete or incorrect information). For me, knowing how truly rare this opportunity is for a spiritual practitioner helps me to understand which questions I might submit to Swamiji. I think asking questions that have a direct relevance to your sadhana is a good place to start. Do you NEED this information in order to continue? Have you tried and tried to figure it out yourself but can't get anywhere? Do you think you could move to a deeper level of sadhana or a deeper level of understanding if you had the answer to the question? Those are some of the things I ask myself before submitting a question. As a former "know it all", I am aware that I used to like to simply ask questions to show how smart I was (very humbly ) or to just hear myself talk....if I ever stray a little in that direction, I get a feeling in the pit of my stomach that lets me know...."watch out!" Those are my thoughts..........sadhvi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Dear Group, Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please do let me know. Ruchi Steve Connor [sconnor] Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM Re: Question on Questions ok latha here we go. why are we here in the first place? because life is suffering. we do not feel free. death is ahead of us. than think, does this question impact that situation at all. and then you will know, if it is a good question. steve , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Dear All, > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an intellectual > exercise ? > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and because > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? > When is it a question that I can just leave be ? > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > Jai Maa > Latha Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 Latha, It is good to introspect, in my opinion. Self-understanding is a part of this path. There is no good answer to this question. People are all different, and have different needs when it comes to guidance. In my opinion, your question was not a "bad" one. Nor was it "too intellectual." Swamiji replied that one could certainly correlate the weapon with the asura, which in this case was concentration and attention and devoid of clear understanding. There are entire scriptures devoted to removing confusion with concentrated attention to produce discrimination and non-attachment. But that is not the essence of the discipline you are practicing. I think Swamiji was simply pointing out that in this path such contemplations are not the main point. Chanting with devotion is the point, and She takes care of the details. It is quite possible this situation is like the question a while back about the two disciples defending the guru to the boatman. Another person might have gotten quite a different answer. Chris , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> wrote: > Dear All, > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an intellectual > exercise ? > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and because > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? > When is it a question that I can just leave be ? > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > Jai Maa > Latha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 I would implement either the Shiva, Kail or Chandi kavacham. In such a case you might be getting your armor on at bit late, but it most certainly can nuetralize any residual ill effects of bad dreams. Have you ever noticed how incidents in everyday waken states of consciousness can turn into bad dreams. In such cases we can always repair to puja to alter our states of perception for the better. The Goddess is an excellent refuge for those in urgent desperation. , "Khanna, Ruchi" <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote: > Dear Group, > > Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific > puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please do let > me know. > > Ruchi > > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM > > Re: Question on Questions > > > ok latha here we go. > > why are we here in the first place? > > because life is suffering. > > we do not feel free. > > death is ahead of us. > > than think, does this question impact that situation at all. > > and then you will know, if it is a good question. > > steve > > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > intellectual > > exercise ? > > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and > because > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? > > When is it a question that I can just leave be ? > > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > > > Jai Maa > > Latha Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2004 Report Share Posted May 19, 2004 10.0pt">“The Goddess is an excellent refuge for those in urgent desperation.” 10.0pt"> 10.0pt">It is so true…Thank you Ruchi! The Chandi kawacham is indeed very powerful protection for anyone who recites it. 10.0pt"> color:red;font-weight:bold">Jai Durge! 10.0pt"> 10.0pt">LOVE TO EVERYONE FROM FIJI JAY DAYAL. color:blue"> rudran2 [stechiekov ] Tahoma">Thursday, May 20, 2004 font-family:Tahoma">7:29 AM Re: Question on Questions I would implement either the Shiva, Kail or Chandi kavacham. In such mso-bidi-font-family:"Courier New""> a case you might be getting your armor on at bit late, but it most certainly can nuetralize any residual ill effects of bad dreams. Have you ever noticed how incidents in everyday waken states of consciousness can turn into bad dreams. In such cases we can always repair to puja to alter our states of perception for the better. The Goddess is an excellent refuge for those in urgent desperation. , "Khanna, Ruchi" <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote: > Dear Group, > > Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific > puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please do let > me know. > > Ruchi > > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM mso-bidi-font-family:"Courier New""> > > Re: Question on Questions > > > ok latha here we go. > > why are we here in the first place? > > because life is suffering. > > we do not feel free. > > death is ahead of us. > > than think, does this question impact that situation at all. > > and then you will know, if it is a good question. > > steve > > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > intellectual > > exercise ? > > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and > because > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? > > When is it a question that I can just leave be ? > > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > > > Jai Maa > > Latha > > > > > > > Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 sadhvi you awsome. , "nityashakti" <sadhvi@p...> wrote: > Dear Latha and Group, > After being with a group for 12 years where questions were never > answered openly, even if they were "permitted", the chance to ask > someone as knowledgeable and open as Swamiji a question is a real > priviledge. There are things that I have been studying and trying to > figure out on my own for many years and, as someone once > said, "being independent and creative is great, but there's no need > to reinvent the wheel when it has already been invented". What is > great about having this kind of access to Swamiji's considerable > experience is that at last one can get a real answer from someone > who is a spiritual authority and who will simply say, "I don't know" > when he doesn't know (rather than give incomplete or incorrect > information). For me, knowing how truly rare this opportunity is for > a spiritual practitioner helps me to understand which questions I > might submit to Swamiji. I think asking questions that have a direct > relevance to your sadhana is a good place to start. Do you NEED this > information in order to continue? Have you tried and tried to figure > it out yourself but can't get anywhere? Do you think you could move > to a deeper level of sadhana or a deeper level of understanding if > you had the answer to the question? Those are some of the things I > ask myself before submitting a question. As a former "know it all", > I am aware that I used to like to simply ask questions to show how > smart I was (very humbly ) or to just hear myself talk....if I > ever stray a little in that direction, I get a feeling in the pit of > my stomach that lets me know...."watch out!" Those are my > thoughts..........sadhvi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 hi ruchi someone probably already gave a good answer, but here is 2 cents. remember i am not a disciple or anything like that so please take my words with appropriate seasoning. everything is not fixed with a puja. basically your mind is hypnotized by the effects of this dream. it put you in a place that is unpleasant. naturally you want to correct that. but many ways can be used to return your mind to a more balanced state. all of them require your intent to do so. run down the street. laugh. break the spell your attention is caught in [at this moment.] be creative with that. remember the mind stream is constantly flowing. you can influence that. steve , "Khanna, Ruchi" <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote: > Dear Group, > > Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific > puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please do let > me know. > > Ruchi > > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM > > Re: Question on Questions > > > ok latha here we go. > > why are we here in the first place? > > because life is suffering. > > we do not feel free. > > death is ahead of us. > > than think, does this question impact that situation at all. > > and then you will know, if it is a good question. > > steve > > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > intellectual > > exercise ? > > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and > because > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? > > When is it a question that I can just leave be ? > > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > > > Jai Maa > > Latha Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 chris, what you say is: coolness. steve , "Chris Kirner" <chriskirner1956> wrote: > Latha, > > It is good to introspect, in my opinion. Self-understanding is a part > of this path. There is no good answer to this question. People are > all different, and have different needs when it comes to guidance. > > In my opinion, your question was not a "bad" one. Nor was it "too > intellectual." Swamiji replied that one could certainly correlate the > weapon with the asura, which in this case was concentration and > attention and devoid of clear understanding. There are entire > scriptures devoted to removing confusion with concentrated attention > to produce discrimination and non-attachment. But that is not the > essence of the discipline you are practicing. > > I think Swamiji was simply pointing out that in this path such > contemplations are not the main point. Chanting with devotion is the > point, and She takes care of the details. It is quite possible this > situation is like the question a while back about the two disciples > defending the guru to the boatman. Another person might have gotten > quite a different answer. > > Chris > > > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > intellectual > > exercise ? > > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and > because > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? > > When is it a question that I can just leave be ? > > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > > > Jai Maa > > Latha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Ruchi, Try not to worry too much about your fears. One's fears can create their own reality if one does not watch their own mind and offer their fears to God. Gayatri (Savitri) mantra is said to offer protection to anyone who practices it with sincerity, faith and devotion. May Mother give you Her best. Chris , "Khanna, Ruchi" <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote: > Dear Group, > > Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific > puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please do let > me know. > > Ruchi > > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM > > Re: Question on Questions > > > ok latha here we go. > > why are we here in the first place? > > because life is suffering. > > we do not feel free. > > death is ahead of us. > > than think, does this question impact that situation at all. > > and then you will know, if it is a good question. > > steve > > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > intellectual > > exercise ? > > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and > because > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? > > When is it a question that I can just leave be ? > > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > > > Jai Maa > > Latha Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Thankyou Steve for your kind reply. In my younger years I have had many precognitive dreams where things that I dream of come true in real life.That is why this particular dream was a bit scary, although I personally feel that this time it was generated out of my fears. Please let me know if you mean that my attitude can change the outcome. Becoz that would be great. Thanks again Ruchi Steve Connor [sconnor] Thursday, May 20, 2004 1:12 PM Re: Question on Questions hi ruchi someone probably already gave a good answer, but here is 2 cents. remember i am not a disciple or anything like that so please take my words with appropriate seasoning. everything is not fixed with a puja. basically your mind is hypnotized by the effects of this dream. it put you in a place that is unpleasant. naturally you want to correct that. but many ways can be used to return your mind to a more balanced state. all of them require your intent to do so. run down the street. laugh. break the spell your attention is caught in [at this moment.] be creative with that. remember the mind stream is constantly flowing. you can influence that. steve , "Khanna, Ruchi" <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote: > Dear Group, > > Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific > puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please do let > me know. > > Ruchi > > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM > > Re: Question on Questions > > > ok latha here we go. > > why are we here in the first place? > > because life is suffering. > > we do not feel free. > > death is ahead of us. > > than think, does this question impact that situation at all. > > and then you will know, if it is a good question. > > steve > > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > intellectual > > exercise ? > > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and > because > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? When is it a > > question that I can just leave be ? > > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > > > Jai Maa > > Latha Links Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Chris, Thanks for your reply.I like the part about offering my fears to God. I think this is one of my battles to get rid of the insecurities and let her be incharge. Thanks for your good wishes. Ruchi Chris Kirner [chriskirner1956] Thursday, May 20, 2004 2:41 PM Re: Question on Questions Ruchi, Try not to worry too much about your fears. One's fears can create their own reality if one does not watch their own mind and offer their fears to God. Gayatri (Savitri) mantra is said to offer protection to anyone who practices it with sincerity, faith and devotion. May Mother give you Her best. Chris , "Khanna, Ruchi" <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote: > Dear Group, > > Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific > puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please do let > me know. > > Ruchi > > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM > > Re: Question on Questions > > > ok latha here we go. > > why are we here in the first place? > > because life is suffering. > > we do not feel free. > > death is ahead of us. > > than think, does this question impact that situation at all. > > and then you will know, if it is a good question. > > steve > > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > intellectual > > exercise ? > > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and > because > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? When is it a > > question that I can just leave be ? > > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > > > Jai Maa > > Latha Links Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Thanks Rudran for the beautiful message. I still have a lot of learning to do especially in terms of dealing with fear.I guess that goes with being human. I would welcome any suggestions for overcoming our daily fears and anxieties. I do recite the Chandi Kavach everyday but please elaborate on what you mean by implementing the Kavach. Thanks, Ruchi rudran2 [stechiekov] Wednesday, May 19, 2004 3:29 PM Re: Question on Questions I would implement either the Shiva, Kail or Chandi kavacham. In such a case you might be getting your armor on at bit late, but it most certainly can nuetralize any residual ill effects of bad dreams. Have you ever noticed how incidents in everyday waken states of consciousness can turn into bad dreams. In such cases we can always repair to puja to alter our states of perception for the better. The Goddess is an excellent refuge for those in urgent desperation. , "Khanna, Ruchi" <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote: > Dear Group, > > Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific > puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please do let > me know. > > Ruchi > > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM > > Re: Question on Questions > > > ok latha here we go. > > why are we here in the first place? > > because life is suffering. > > we do not feel free. > > death is ahead of us. > > than think, does this question impact that situation at all. > > and then you will know, if it is a good question. > > steve > > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > wrote: > > Dear All, > > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > intellectual > > exercise ? > > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and > because > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ? > > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? When is it a > > question that I can just leave be ? > > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > > > Jai Maa > > Latha Links Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2004 Report Share Posted May 27, 2004 Hi Jai, "The Goddess is an excellent refuge for those in urgent desperation." This is beautiful in its entirety and completely true. This was the excellent statement Rudran had provided in response to my query about a bad dream, so my thanks along with yours goes to him. Jai Maa, Ruchi Jay Dayal [dayals (AT) connect (DOT) com.fj] Wednesday, May 19, 2004 4:32 PMSubject: RE: Re: Question on Questions “The Goddess is an excellent refuge for those in urgent desperation.” It is so true…Thank you Ruchi! The Chandi kawacham is indeed very powerful protection for anyone who recites it. Jai Durge! LOVE TO EVERYONE FROM FIJI JAY DAYAL. rudran2 [stechiekov ] Thursday, May 20, 2004 7:29 AMTo: Subject: Re: Question on Questions I would implement either the Shiva, Kail or Chandi kavacham. In such a case you might be getting your armor on at bit late, but it most certainly can nuetralize any residual ill effects of bad dreams. Have you ever noticed how incidents in everyday waken states of consciousness can turn into bad dreams. In such cases we can always repair to puja to alter our states of perception for the better. The Goddess is an excellent refuge for those in urgent desperation.--- In , "Khanna, Ruchi" <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote:> Dear Group,> > Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific> puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please do let> me know.> > Ruchi> > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM> To: > Re: Question on Questions> > > ok latha here we go.> > why are we here in the first place?> > because life is suffering. > > we do not feel free.> > death is ahead of us.> > than think, does this question impact that situation at all.> > and then you will know, if it is a good question.> > steve> > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > wrote:> > Dear All,> > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a> > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > intellectual > > exercise ?> > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and> because > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself ,> > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels"> > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ?> > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering Swamiji ?> > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ?> > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ?> > When is it a question that I can just leave be ?> > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome.> > > > Jai Maa> > Latha> > > > > > > Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 28, 2004 Report Share Posted May 28, 2004 ruchi, many people say many things. i try and only talk of what i actually experience. and it has often been not at all what is expected. for example, i had a precognitive dream, that was also lucid, that clearly indicated that a particular event was going to occur. well guess what happened? i woke up and THE EXACT OPPOSITE HAPPENED. this and many, may other events and experiences, has led me to understand we exist in a world of many, many, perhaps unlimited universes. when we sleep, we enter into those other existences with a tad more memory. sometimes we bring a chunk of the experience into the mind that we associate with our daily existence.. so i would say, listen and watch, but do not worry. do not let the experience overwhelm you if possible. sadhana is the best way to deal with it, because it puts mind out of the overshelming context, and back into something you are shaping. mind can be affected by various moods and experiences, for example, your dream. it can also be positively influenced by mantras, perceiving images of the manifestations of god, etc. the best thing about mind is that it is subject to change. some changes are easy, some are hard, some are easy for some and hard for others, some take a short time, some take a life-time. peace, steve , "Khanna, Ruchi" <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote: > Thankyou Steve for your kind reply. In my younger years I have had many > precognitive dreams where things that I dream of come true in real > life.That is why this particular dream was a bit scary, although I > personally feel that this time it was generated out of my fears. > Please let me know if you mean that my attitude can change the outcome. > Becoz that would be great. > > Thanks again > > Ruchi > > > > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > Thursday, May 20, 2004 1:12 PM > > Re: Question on Questions > > > hi ruchi > > someone probably already gave a good answer, but here is 2 cents. > remember i am not a disciple or anything like that so please take my > words with appropriate seasoning. > > everything is not fixed with a puja. basically your mind is > hypnotized by the effects of this dream. it put you in a place that > is unpleasant. naturally you want to correct that. but many ways can > be used to return your mind to a more balanced state. all of them > require your intent to do so. > > run down the street. laugh. break the spell your attention is caught > in [at this moment.] be creative with that. remember the mind stream > is constantly flowing. you can influence that. > > steve > > , "Khanna, Ruchi" > <Ruchi.Khanna@d...> wrote: > > Dear Group, > > > > Last night I had a really bad dream. Does anybody know of a specific > > puja that can be done to negate the effect of a bad dream. Please > do let > > me know. > > > > Ruchi > > > > > > Steve Connor [sconnor@a...] > > Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:45 PM > > > > Re: Question on Questions > > > > > > ok latha here we go. > > > > why are we here in the first place? > > > > because life is suffering. > > > > we do not feel free. > > > > death is ahead of us. > > > > than think, does this question impact that situation at all. > > > > and then you will know, if it is a good question. > > > > steve > > > > , "Latha Nanda" <lathananda> > > wrote: > > > Dear All, > > > > > > I need your help in understanding when is a question asked with a > > > genuine desire to know , and when is a question just an > > intellectual > > > exercise ? > > > > > > > > > In other words , before I ask Swamiji my next question, and > > because > > > his time is limited , I want to be able to look within myself , > > > apply some criteria, and say "this question is a genuine one, the > > > rest is merely me trying to spin my wheels" > > > > > > Any ideas what the criteria could be ? > > > > > > When is a question a genuine question worthy of bothering > Swamiji ? > > > When is it a question that I just have to go and read some more ? > > > When is it a question that I just have to ask others ? When is it a > > > question that I can just leave be ? > > > > > > Your constructive opinions and comments welcome. > > > > > > Jai Maa > > > Latha > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Links Links Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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