All is …, All is …
Jan 13, 2007
Once upon a time there lived an old wise king
In search of the wisest heir,
Called all his men to the palatial halls
Set a test for them all
Said the king
“Who so ever shall see God in this temple
To him shall I pass on my kingdom”
All the kings’ wise men, All the kings’ priests, All the kings’ warriors
Went one by one in search of God
But none saw Him
None but one, a sweeper of the palatial halls
The king asked “What did thou see?”
He replied “I saw God”
Astonished the kings men were,
None of us but this lowly man
Said the king
“Tell me, Oh dear friend what is He like?”
Said the man
“God has made everything, He is in everything, and everything is God
I see the Lord in everything, I see the Lord as I stand in front of you
…. in this palace …. in my countrymen …. in each breath….
…. All is God, All is God ….”
Bowed the Great King in reverence and said
“Thou art truly worthy of my kingdom oh Great One!”
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‘The Physical and Spiritual Rewards of Fasting’
Jan 3, 2007
‘Man’s Eternal Quest’ by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda
published by Yogoda Satsanga Society of India
Fasting gives rest to the overworked organs, the bodily engines; and also to the life force itself, relieving it of the extra work. When you cease to make the life force feel it has to depend for its existence on external sources – food, water, oxygen, sun-shine – it becomes self –supporting, independent.
A fast of three days on orange juice will repair the body temporarily, but a long fast (strictly under an experienced supervisor) will completely overhaul it. But if you want a permanent overhaul, then you must also watch at all times what, and how much, food you take into your body.
There is great metaphysical science behind fasting. Jesus reminded us of the truth when he said: “Man shall not live by bread alone….” Two things keep you bound to the earth: breath and “bread”. In sleep, however, you are peaceful unaware of any need for either breath or food; your spirit is detached from body-consciousness. Fasting uplifts the mind in the same way.
Through fasting, let your mind depend on its own power. When that power manifests, the life force in the body becomes increasingly reinforced with the eternal energy continually flowing in to the brain and the spine from the cosmic energy around the body entering through the medulla. Becoming detached from the dependence on outer physical sources of bodily sustenance , the life force sees that it is being supported from within, and wonders how this is so. The mind then says: “The solids on which the body used to depend are nothing more than gross condensations of energy. You are pure energy. And you are pure consciousness.” Then, whatever command the mind impinges on the consciousness of the life force it will manifest accordingly.
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Detach Yourself!
Jan 2, 2007
From space I am observing the galaxy and the stars. The space is absolutely undisturbed and peaceful. From where I see the universe with all the galaxies, solar systems, stars within it, everything is calm and quiet. The minute I became the star i.e. the sun I was nothing but turmoil, a hot ball of gaseous chaos. And the responsibility of the planets around me needed my attention. The next moment I detached myself and was looking back from space again, once again I was in the ocean of peace.
Detach yourself from your body and you will be in that peaceful calm eternal Bliss. Once you start attaching yourself with the body you will be engulfed in the misery of the world.
Detach Yourself!
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