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,…

Natural As Nature Meena – Psychic Being – Daughter Of Nature Earth Element In Me Personifies unconditional love, non judgmental Accepts you gracefully Accepts your weaknesses and faults with dignity Takes you as you are Your whole self with joy and sweet humility Carries the burden of your deeds without resenting You never thank but without complaint, without tears She goes on loving, caring and giving She gives you everything   A NEW BIRTH AND lets you play according to your sweet will Because she can wait till eternity Endless wait with serenity Waiting for you to come back to her in shattered form TO BE BORN AGAIN... Fire Element In Me Untouchable, unattainable, claim me at your own risk Sensual, flaunting grace, beauty and power fearlessly Fully aware of her strength and flashing smile If you desire to touch her and possess her in totality She smiles off at…

Prayer is the best way of Bhakti – devotion. Param Chetna — Supreme Consciousness is all knowing, knows the bhav, feel, karm, and evolution of every human. On the basis of this gyan it ascertains everyone’s niyati — destiny. Niyati and gati, pace, are two top nayya-vyavastha — judicial systems of nature. Therefore, O human, always focus only on one dharm, one thought and one karm: do the sadhna to let divine effulgence usher within you. To experience the ultimate truth in your being, do the tapasya of being truthful on the three planes of - Mann vachan karm — mansa vacha karmana — thought word and deed. One thought: whatever is taken from here will be left behind here. So with an open heart, on your own, become a giver like Nature. Especially in things which cost nothing — such as kshama daan -- give forgiveness; abhaya daan --…

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.…