We are at the fag end of this phase of IAM shivirs for CSIF. This morning we have finished the general group at CISF, IISCO – Burnpur. Some of the feedback forms give interesting insight into the participants mind set. I quote here a few of participants 1. ” IAM is one of the best […]
Alert, ever moving eyes waiting to spot danger, breath short and rapid, body poised and ready to destroy the enemy – Indrawn eyes, slow gentle breaths, body relaxed. The former state during duty and the latter during meditation. The CISF jawans from Mumbai Airport who were undergoing IAM Tech training showed amazing versatility in switching […]
Today, Swami Kaivalyanandaji discussed the final part of the 12th chapter of the Gita, ‘Bhakti Yoga.’ Here is one shloka; ‘Tulyanindastutir mauni, santushta yena kena cit,Aniketa sthiramatir, bhaktiman me priyo narah.’ 12.19 Here, the Lord gives more characteristics of a devotee, or ‘bhakta.’ He says, ‘he is equal in praise and blame, silent, happy with […]
Today Swami continued discussing the 12th chapter, Bhakti Yoga. Here is one shloka; ‘Anapeksha sucir daksha, udasino gatavyathah,Sarvarambha parityagi, yo mad bhaktah sa me priyah.’ The Lord gives the characteristics, or ‘lakshanas,’ or a devotee. It says, ‘free from supports, pure, skillful in action, non-partial, and free from anxiety, that devotee that renounces all desire-based […]
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while standing at the end of devi bhava after showering flower petals on the devotees, amma looked at us. clad in a peacock-green sari with golden ornamental designs, amma kept smiling at us. she was looking into the web camera. the camera was on the floor. amma looked majestic. i felt she was looking into […]
Meditation in the deserts We (Br. Amarnath, Mr. Jhingan of Delhi and I) were welcomed by the second-in-command of the Gujarat Frontier Headquarters of BSF when we arrived at Gandhi Nagar. While speaking to him, I asked him if he had heard of Amma. He said yes. “She’s known as the ‘hugging saint,’ right?” He […]
a beautiful rainbow appeared in amritapuri on sunday. lived for few moments, gave joy to every one and disappeared. trying to catch with a cup?? {read what Amma says on rainbow } watch video of double rainbow -smita
Today, Swami discussed more of the 12th chapter, Bhakti Yoga. Here is a well-known shloka;’ Adveshta sarvabhutanam maitra karuna eva ca,Nirmamo nirahankarah samaduhkhasukhah kshami. 12.13 The Lord describes the characteristics of a devotee from this shloka till the end of the chapter. He says, ‘Free from anger to all beings, friendly and compassionate, free from […]