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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O Jesus, the Lord!
Dec 25, 2006
(Sacred Heart Church, Singapore, X-mas Eve '06)
O Jesus, the Lord!
I do not seek Thy pots
But I seek the Potter
I do not seek Thy building
But I seek the Architect
I do not see Thy painting
But I seek the Painter
I do not seek Thy Gifts
But I seek only Thee, But I seek only Thee
O Jesus, the Lord!
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Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda
Dec 23, 2006
Words are not enough to describe the divinity of Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, one of the greatest saints to walk this earth. His love for God has awakened many dormant souls to walk the path of Self Realization. His book 'Autobiography of a Yogi' takes us through the enchanting journey of his life. This is not a book but an experience which will take you to a higher state of being. Never before written account of the great saints of India finds a mention in this book. This book will bring about a Spiritual Revolution and should be experienced by all.
Jai Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda!
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As I go to Him
Dec 19, 2006
A soul who has just left his body is talking to his grieving friends.
Oh why do you cry!
As I go to Him
Emancipated from my worldly dream
Soon again I shall dream
Some day, will be liberated in the infinite
Never again to be confined to the finite
Wish I could tell you all
Life is just a dream for all
If only, you had realized the Truth
Together would have reveled in the Truth
I am Happy now, I am Ecstatic now,
I am the Infinite Bliss now
Oh why do you grieve!
As I go to Him
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….walk The Path….
Sep 29, 2006
how many breaths will you take……
how many lives will you live……
how many times will you die……
till you realize the true purpose of life……
till you realize your true Self……
……’cause you are destined to walk The Path one day
……why wait for tomorrow when you can walk today?
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The Timer of Life........
Sep 12, 2006
"........tick, tick, tick, tick, tick........."
Realize my friends you just lost 5 seconds of your life.
Time is ticking.................
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The Dream Called Life
Aug 13, 2006
Dreams provoke your being to answer the question ‘What is Real?’
I once had a dream which goes as follows
‘ Walking in a jungle one day I noticed a lion at a far of distance, before I could actually start running it appeared right before me, slowly my heart began pumping harder, my veins started pulsating as it got closer and I could see myself getting ripped between the sharp teeth of the beast. That was the end of me or so I thought’
and in that fearful state of mind I suddenly woke up with a jolt. My heart still beating faster and faster till I realized that was just a dream.
For those puny seconds my whole life was more ‘real’ than it is now, Imagine if we extend these puny seconds to our complete lifetime on this earth then can we say that our life resembles a Dream.
So
Is life ‘Real’ or this is all just a long ‘Dream’?
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