Pranam Maa Saraswati

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Pranam Maa Saraswati Kar Prakash, Dey Sammati Pranam Maa Saraswati Bestow Light, Impart Good Sense Saraswati Namastubhyam varde kamrupanim Vishvarupi vishalakshi vidya gyan prdayanee O Saraswati, goddess of knowledge and wisdom I bow to thee O omnipotent, omnipresent one, who has big eyes (vision), Bestow upon me the boon of wisdom and knowledge. Pray to Saraswati, who takes the creation of Brahma to perfection, through all the Arts. It is said that during the eight phases of the day, Saraswati manifests through everyone’s speech at least once. Each one of us has experienced sometimes that what has been uttered by someone rather casually, has come true. But the human mind engrossed in the material world cannot understand it. To attain this state in totality, where ones speech is consistently governed by Kamalasana -- the one who is seated on a lotus, symbolic of thousand qualities, this is possible only by…

Your World is a Creation of Your Thoughts

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Observe thoughts. Be conscious of the thinking pattern because it is that which creates the path for growth or decline. Analyse your opinions and ideas truthfully, then be centred in them because they will attract all the information in the form of media, books, incidents to resurrect themselves. Suppose you don’t like a person, by being fixed in that pre-conceived notion, carrying this seed within will attract fodder -- circumstances, written matter or people of the same opinion to firm up your views. That is why it is very important to stay open till you are not fully aware of the Truth because if one is settled in incomplete knowledge and notions, they alone will continue to be nourished. That is how even demonic thoughts are born and keep on perpetuating. Just like the admirers of a famous person will find more and more reasons to become his ardent followers…

When Krishna Performs the Maha Raas

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Krishna performs the Maha Raas on Sharad Poornima, full moon night in the month of Sharad, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. On this day Krishna is said to make gopis – souls of beings -- experience the ecstasy of merging of the Param tattva with the atma, soul. On Sharad Poornima, the moon at its brightest, its whitest and the moonbeams are at their curative best. While the sun gives growth and colour to the plants, the moon showers them with the medicinal qualities. And it also imparts ‘Ras’, juice, nectar to vegetation. In beings, moon imparts spiritual ‘ras’ that induces true joy of life. On Sharad Poornima it is at its maximum. Romanticism and creativity are at their best on this day. All evolved souls mystics, Sufis, poets all have spoken about the meeting of atma and Prabhu. Krishna made humans on this dharti feel the climax of…

Breathe with Awareness

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Karm, action is not something external alone. It also involves consistently working on the inner self. The most important aspect of internal karm is to synchronize breathing with awareness. Awareness of every aspect of life, what is happening around us and in the world. Only then both the planes -- worldly and spiritual -- can be balanced. Right breathing technique involves aligning the breath with constant sumiran, remembrance, and through it, connecting with the Supreme energy that is omnipresent, omnipotent and omniscient. The cyclical waves of inhaling and exhaling are the medium to transmit thoughts into the Universe. It is common knowledge that when a truthful sankalp resolve, is sent forth, the whole universe conspires to fulfil it. If we are not aware of our thoughts, we often transmit things that are according to mind’s tuning, which is a product of our environment and thinking patterns. We must be aware…

THE FORM OF SACCHIDANAND

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Human wants to know what the form of Supreme is. It is only the ananda of the enlightened, truthful soul -- satt chitt. It can be known through truth alone, and that too, through your own truth. Yes, it can be recognised through certain signs and symptoms, such as: One who always shows the path to be truthfulOne who always inspires for growthWho is absolute positivityWho points towards poornta, absolutenessWho does not restrict you through any worldly ties or weightsOne who is firm with a ‘one-point determination’Who always remains firmly established in Universal thoughtOne who is simple, pure, pious and unsullied like a childWho is above mine and thine, sin and virtueOne who is not appeased or moved, neither by qualities nor by knowledge, beauty nor wealth, devotion nor offerings, neither laws nor procedures, none of these. He is only attracted to truth and is ever eager to merge into…

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HEY MAA LAKSHMI KAR PRAKASH, SAMRUDDHI PREM VRIDDHI KA Hey Maa Lakshmi bestow the light of prosperity, love, and growth As the festival of Deepawali comes close, the forms of Ganesh as a vighnharta, remover of obstacles, and the grandness of Maa Lakshmi manifest in the heart. It also awakens a desire for Deepawali as celebrated many years years ago. Nothing except the statues of Shree Lakshmi and Ganesh were bought from the bazaar. The houses discoloured due to the rains, were white-washed months ahead of the festival. All the members of the household used to clean and beautify the house collectively. On the doors and walls, auspicious symbols of the lotus, satiya, conch, Lakshmi’s feet, etc., were drawn. The seat of the tulsi or holy basil  plant in the verandah used to be decorated beautifully. Kalash or earthen pots in various sizes were painted and decorated with laces and…

Sharad Poornima Significance

Sharad Poornima Significance

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Krishna performs the Maha Raas on Sharad Poornima, full moon night in the month of Sharad, according to the Hindu lunar calendar. On this day Krishna is said to make gopis – souls of beings -- experience the ecstasy of merging of the Param tattva with the atma, soul. On Sharad Poornima, the moon at its brightest, its whitest and the moonbeams are at their curative best. While the sun gives growth and colour to the plants, the moon showers them with the medicinal qualities. And it also imparts ‘Ras’, juice, nectar to vegetation. In beings, moon imparts spiritual ‘ras’ that induces true joy of life. On Sharad Poornima it is at its maximum. Romanticism and creativity are at their best on this day. All evolved souls mystics, Sufis, poets all have spoken about the meeting of atma and Prabhu. Krishna made humans on this dharti feel the climax of…

Meenaji’s association with Gandhi ji

Meenaji’s association with Gandhi ji

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Spiritual Mentor Meena Om who was also born on October 2nd talks to Satsangh about how she grew up in Sabarmati Ashram under the fond tutelage of Gandhiji and how his values have influenced her life…Meena Didi, You grew up in Sabarmati Ashram. Not only that, you also share the same Janamdin or birthday with Gandhiji.[Laughing] I have made my Janamdin into Pranam Foundation Day. Pranam is a movement like Gandhiji’s movement. Gandhiji liberated the country. Now, we must liberate the soul. This is where Pranam plays a role.Gandhiji sacrificed his whole life for the liberation of the country, but now our country is facing innumerable problems…Yes, there is so much ignorance, but to have the right understanding of this, we must be very conscious, aware and awake. The moment we are aware and rooted in truth, love, karm and light, all our problems will get solved. But, today people are…

Understanding Ganesh ji

Understanding Ganesh ji

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Worshipping Shri Ganesh with prayer and knowledge is auspicious. Shri Vakratund mahakay suryakoti samprabha, nirvghney kuru mey deva sarvakaryeshu sarvada – with a rounded trunk, gigantic figure which is illuminated by a thousand suns, may all my tasks be accomplished without any problems. In the Indic tradition, any task, be it a new business or a holy ceremony, starts with the worship and igniting of Lord Ganesha. This puja is performed like a ritual. The underlying meaning associated with this practice is very profound. It is, therefore, essential for us to understand this, so that we can explain it to others, especially the younger generation, as it would make them realise and comprehend our culture and its Vedic wisdom in its true perspective. Only when a puja or ritual is performed keeping in mind the philosophy and understanding the hidden messages concealed in the forms of the various deities, devi-devtas,…

Blossom for Bliss

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