About Video & Guru Stories

I have added some of videos of Sri Sri and AOL in one place on the side bar. It will help in grabbing then in the time of need... Use them important stuff for sewa.. As I told you guys that I working on blog for Guru Stories. It's under construction designing part is going on... I have already got so many good responses with wonderfull touching tales.... :) I encourage all you guys to write your own experiences in Art of Living and Gurudev and share with all... :) Some people are asking me if they can share so personal experiences with others.... :) SURE folks see if your experiences can inspire somebody and open some new avenue for them on this beautiful path of service, love and joy.... :) so please open your heart don't be shy and get inspired and inspire others too... what a beauty. All win win situation............. :)

Politics: What & how

India's problems are complex. And unfortunately these are compounded by vote-bank politics. Instead of uniting the different sections of society, many politicians divide it to keep their vote banks intact. If people are united, politicians won't be able to get votes through divisive politics. In such a situation, the only way for them to win votes would be through good performance.

As citizens, we must protect our country from those who manipulate issues for their personal gains and who lead by playing vote-bank politics. Those with vested interests support insensible decisions and oppose sensible ones. We have to steer clear of such leaders. We must encourage broad-minded politicians and leaders to come forward and take charge, and to educate and uplift the society - spiritually, morally and socially.

We need leaders who are satya-darshi (truthful), sam-darshi (equanimous), priya-darshi (pleasant), paar-darshi (transparent) and door-darshi (visionary). So, before we elect our leaders, we should examine their qualifications.

We must elect leaders who will do away with policies based on caste, creed, religion and region; who will ensure that every child gets a multi-cultural, multi-dimensional education.

We need leadership with a mission and a vision, leadership with a spirit of sacrifice, compassion and commitment. We must choose leaders who have a long-term vision and short-term plans to achieve it. They should have great personal integrity, and place the country before themselves.

Unfortunately, most of our politicians lack a sense of sacrifice and inclusiveness. Irrespective of the party they belong to, people perceive politicians as insincere. Today, people are fed up of them. This is when apathy sets in among people. They dismiss politics as a whole and withdraw from their basic duty of voting.

Our votes are an important tool to bring about a change in the system; they give us an opportunity to raise our voice against injustice. But many of us have developed a chalta hai attitude, because we fail to see the power of our votes. This attitude is dangerous for the country. By not voting we are encouraging the status quo.

Each one of us must not only vote but also encourage others around us to vote. When good, intelligent and well-educated people don't vote, they play into the hands of politicians, who use money and vote bank politics to seize power. People should not lose hope. Good politicians exist. And they must be given a chance to do the best they can for the country, for its people.

We have seen the shortcomings of capitalism, communism and socialism. Now is the time for humanism and spiritualism. Politics without humanism and spiritualism is bound to be dirty. Many people believe that spiritualism is not for this world, that it is not a practical tool to bring about societal transformation. But that's a misconception. Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual. He conducted satsangs every day and played an important role in bringing freedom for our country.

That is why today we need leaders who have a spirit of sacrifice, and who are spiritual in their outlook, to enter politics.

Guru Story

Dear all

You must have heard so many miraculous experiences of others and you must also have had so many like that which we them GURU STORIES. Listening these stories or having such experiences always consolidate our faith and help us to understand the knowledge more clearly. Since these are live experiences they always have more impact on our consciousness also.

I remember in Narada Bhakti Sutra also Gurudev explain in one of sutra:

"Bhakta ekantino mukhyah, kanthavarodha romancha shrubhih parasparam lapamanah pavayanti kulani prithvim cha"

Means: devotees has such one-pointedness that when they get together and talk. They speak about Divine, their throats choke, their hair stands up, tears roll down their eyes and they uplift each other and they purify not just their family, not just their relatives, but the whole world. That is divine love.

That is the power of talking about divine. So lets open your heart and go back in your life and explore those moments which you always remember and remembering those moment takes to trance and connect to divine, our master. Share those Sweet guru stories. I am working on a blog where I want to put all these sweet guru stories with the wisdom which imprinted in us.

Here is such one of my guru story:

It was January 2006 before silver Jubilee celebration. Everybody in ashram was getting ready for big celebration for 25 years of service, wisdom, love and a dream of one world family which was coming true every moment. In one of the breezy evening of Bangalore we had one huge satsang in Ashram as Gurudev was there. Since that was a breezy day and it started drizzling also so satsang was planed in Vishalakshi Mantap which made me more anxious to be in front row. Many people from city of bangalore and many other countries were already flooded the ashram. And Since I had some unpleasent experience of not having HIS darshan, I wanted to be in front row in the satsang. So I was pushing one of fellow teacher Rajesh to hurry up and be on time for the satsang. But as everything was already planned by Divine (and always planned in Divine realm) we got late and could get entry only through the back gate of VM as all the other three gates were JAM PACKED. And since my mind was pre-anxious and cooked up from the previous experiences of not having Darshan. I was really angry on Rajesh.


With the grudging mind I and other friends entered from the back gate of VM and pushing myself some how to have a sight on HIM. and I was showing my all anger on my fellow friends that I was telling you guys to hurry up but you guys didn't. and here again we are late. I was not listening to anything what HE was saying while answering some the question. And when I was totally out of my mind in anger and frustration of not seeing HIM; very moment HE got up from HIS seat and walked on the stage toward our direction and straight looking at me HE spoke "ARE YOU HAPPY NOW"


Now you guys know what happened next, for a couple of moment I was stunned and experiencing what has happened and then suddenly tears just started rolling from my eyes for next 15 mins, perhaps I was in some other world soaked in pure love and bliss of that experience. Then I came back in senses and first thing I spoke to Rajesh how intelligent HE is. Then Rajesh with his mischievous smile replied back HE is not intelligent HE is intelligence..... And again I was in some blissful state where I was experience goose bumps at the body level at the same time wondering at mind level That how does HE DO THAT!!! Its a wonder... But that moment gave me realization whether I can see HIM or not BUT HE IS SEEING ME ALWAYS... what an experience for a life-time that I am never alone.....

Jai Gurudev!!!!


I hope you guys must have enjoyed this sweet memory filled with HIS love and wisdom. Please share your Guru story and please also respond to this how did you like one of my Guru story. So that I can start and accomplish this divine thaught of having a blog with all guru stories.

Please do share.... Oh yeah if possible please send your one picture too.

Love
Dinesh

Scientific Verification of Vedic knowledge

Dear all,

hope you will enjoy this following video



please let me know how did u like it :)

YES!+ winter break = wonder break

This is YES!+ winter break or wonder break.........

Straight from the SOURCE

So this come straight from the 'SOURCE' (GUURJI):

Last week on 19th March we were blessed to have a satsang with Guruji in Washington DC. We were all very happy and enthusiastic about to see HIM. And around 20 people from Pittsburgh got into vans leaving being their work and just went to see their beloved 'SOURCE'. Pooja, puneet, ranjita, niti, smarahara, tarun, vinod, roheeth, Lance (not have done the course just have listen the glory of Guruji so just want to meet HIM) and YOUNG BOB (i think 80 year old ever young at heart) and me. The journey was very soothing and a timeless experience where we were talking about the glory of MASTERS and didn't realized when time passed..... and finally exact on time we landed in Hyatt hotel where on the reception everybody was eagerly waiting to meet the 'SOURCE'. Without making us wait too long we met the 'SOURCE'. and here HE is ever smiling, ever blissful, ever enthusiastic, ever peaceful my beloved GURUJI...



Then we all sat for satsang and after couple of bhajans HE as usual talked about most astonishing but so wonderfully explained knowledge. He looked into the questions in the basket and then kept the basket inside (I think people must have kept the list of problems their rather than some intelligent questions) so He started with saying:

"you know there all FIVE ways to handle your all problems:

1. Look that all which is giving you problem is temporary. Nothing has stayed here for permanent so whatever is giving you problem will also go.

2. Know that you are bigger than anything which is bothering you. And I just had this sudden realization in mind relaxes and expands the mind so much that problem which sound so big like mountain become so small.

3. Whenever you are in problem think about those who have bigger problem than you. Like if you are bothered by the hassles of job think about people who lost their job. or sometime we are so upset about the some change in taste of food like salt in the not their in the food and we go mad think about the people who don't get food and whatever is bugging our mind just vanishes.........

4. Look back in your life that whenever you were in problem help was given to you. And when he said this I was realizing yeah how true it is for my life and perhapes for others too. Again reminds me HIS one of the amazing knowledge that UNSEEN HAS MAJOR ROLE TO PLAY.

5. Know that EVERYTHING IS NOTHING. HE said that just sit and meditate that everything is nothing and as this truth get established in us NO problem remains since everything is nothing.



What a realization what a knowledge just bring vasilating mind to present moment and relaxes so much that I experienced that timeless, spaceless, blissful presence for which words fall short and ...........................!!!

After such a soothing yet deep knowledge HE tooks to journey of the self HE guided us to a deep Meditation. It was so amazing that when the mind is already so calm and relaxed how deep one can go inside that was an experience like AHO NIRANJAN.... what an amagement... (an experience king Janaka must have had while conversing this Enlightened Sage Ashtawakra) what a bliss... just the unconditional love filled with pure bliss that is, I feel scripture describe that state as 'SAT-CHIT-ANAND' :) :) :)


After that when HE bring us out of meditation and chantings of bhajans started My eyes was just stuck on his smiling face and tears (oops HE call them PEARLS) of gratitude was rolling over my cheeks. Such a purifying experience felt like taking a dip in pure water of Ganges............ :)

And then when satsang ended we all stood up as he was leaving the hall and thoughts was throbbing my heart that how lucky we are..... That one meeting, one sight of ENLIGHTED ONE can trasnform us from burning blisters to blissful beauty I was realizing what it means when HE says you are the CHOSEN ONE.............!!!!!!

I still wonders how does HE DO this............. isnt it a WONDER............!!!!!!!

LOVE

Navaratri Celebration

Navaratri is the festival of nine nights. Just as there is one night devoted to Shiva called Shivaratri, there are nine nights dedicated to Shakti (Divine energy) and this is called Navaratri. Navaratri at the Bangalore Ashram is extremely special as it is believed that the ashram land is where the Devi rested after killing the demon Mahishasura. During Navaratri, the Art of Living family worldwide is in one spirit and has one sankalpa (the power that is born of resolve).

The first three days of Navaratri are committed to honouring Durga, the embodiment of valour and self-confidence. The next three days are committed to Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth. The last three days are dedicated to Saraswati, the embodiment of knowledge. Thus the significance of Navaratri is linked to one’s spiritual growth. Knowledge and wisdom, skills and virtuous qualities, will be bestowed upon one, after one rids oneself of impurities. Fasting and following a disciplined routine during these days are common practices. One does not fast to please the Gods, but to purify one’s body and mind. By reflecting upon the glory of the Divine Mother during the nine nights of Navaratri, we see, She has many manifestations and guides devotees with love and compassion. It is believed that the 64 divine impulses that govern the subtle creation bestow upon us all the material and spiritual benefits. In the nine nights of Navaratri, these impulses are rekindled so that we can celebrate creation.

There are also many variations of the mythological importance of Navaratri, but the most popular belief is that Durga killed an asura called Mahishasura (buffalo). Explaining the symbolism behind the myth of the buffalo being destroyed by the Devi, Gurudev says: “Drawing upon the collective energies of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva during this nine day period of tapas (austerities), the Devi emerged out of pure love and devotion on the tenth day to conquer the buffalo, (whose eyes are clouded by small mindedness), of inertia and dullness. On the first three days, there is emphasis on the removal and destruction of the grosser forms of obstacles like lust, anger, greed, ego, pride, jealousy, etc. It is Durga, riding on a tiger, who enters the heart of an aspirant and mercilessly slays all those impurities residing within.” The constructive aspect of the Devi is worshipped as Lakshmi, who is seen on a lotus flower. She is considered the embodiment of gentleness, harmony and goodness. Her grace is realized through material and spiritual success. After having rooted out one’s impurities one is ready to receive the highest knowledge—the knowledge of the Self. Saraswati comes forth to enlighten by revealing the latent powers and potential grandeur of the soul.

At our Bangalore Ashram the first of the Homas for Navaratri is the Ganesh Homa (wherein the blessings of Lord Ganesha, the destroyer of all obstacles on one’s path, are taken). This is followed by the Navagraha Homa to propitiate the nine planets. Next is the Ankura Arpana. Ankura means ‘to sprout’. The whole idea of Navaratri is to allow wonderful virtues and qualities to sprout in us. In the sanctum of the puja (worship) place, the Devi is installed on a five seater asana (seat). The first asana is represented by a tortoise to signify patience. So as human beings, we need to enhance this prime quality. The next seat Anantha is represented by Adisesha, the snake which signifies awareness. Then is Simhasana, denoted by lions, who are the embodiment of courage and self confidence. When all these aspects are enhanced in a human being, he is transported to the yogic state, the fourth seat denoted by yogis in the meditative state. Thus when centeredness blossoms in your heart, the Lotus seat or the Padmasan, is ready to receive the full presence of the Devi herself. All the chanting we do during Navaratri is basically aimed at charging the three aspects of our life - wealth, valour and knowledge. The Yagnas have covered all the aspects of existence so beautifully. They comprise of dance, music, food, celebration - everything. Not a single activity has been left out. We have all this and much more at our ashram - the very presence of our Beloved Master who is there during Navaratri! Upavasa actually means sitting close to the Guru. And when you are close to the Guru, the Self, you are in so much bliss that you forget to eat or drink. You don’t feel hungry or thirsty. However, fasting in moderation is good and so is silence. When we avoid useless talk, refrain from complaints, and keep silence with a smile, upavasa happens.

Diverse aspects of the Holy Spirit are invoked during these nine days and this time should be spent to go within and renew your spirit. Navaratri purifies the individual consciousness and then the universal consciousness, the creation.

Every festival has a myth or legend behind it. Every ritual and tradition followed has a deep significance. As Gurudev puts it, “Despite the various ways in which this festival is celebrated, the feature that is common to all of them is the worship of the Mother Goddess and that they are all salutations to the conquest of good over evil. The diversity across various states binds the people in a unique way as the significance behind the festival is common.” Navaratri is celebrated all over India. It is also known as Dusshera. In Northern India, the Ram Leela (story of Lord Rama) is staged with the effigy of the demon king Ravana burnt at the end which again marks the conquest of good over evil. In West Bengal, Navaratri is a public function called Durga Puja. The idols of Goddess Durga are worshipped for nine days in beautifully decorated pandals (big festive tent). On the tenth day, the visarjan or the immersion of the idols in water is performed. The nine days preceding Dusshera provides occasion for folk dances or Dandiya Raas or Garbha in the western provinces. Men and women dress up in traditional costumes; with sticks in their hands, they gracefully sing and dance to the music.

In South India, a stepped altar arranged with small figures of gods, animals, birds, and beings is worshipped for nine days. This altar is called kolu and Bommai kolu (doll altar). In Karnataka, Dusshera is easily the most popular festival, celebrated in the grandest scale. Elephants are decked with robes and jewellery and taken in procession through the streets of the city. Navaratri in the ashram in an unforgettable experience. During the pujas, even if one does not understand the meaning of all the mantras just being there and experiencing the energy is enough. Navaratri is the time when everybody gets together and a sampling from each scripture is presented by scholars who have trained for at least twenty five years in these Vedic sciences.