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IAM at CISF HEP Uri
On 26th of June 2007, we started from BSF SHQ Kupwara to a temporary stop at Baramula BSF station. From there, we were picked up by CISF officials. It took us about 2½ hours to reach the Hydro Electric Project Station at Uri (in Kashmir). The scenic beauty on the way was enchanting, but looking
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IAM in Karnataka
We have been able to conduct a series of IAM Technique classes in Karnatak state in the last two monts.Mysore:Amrita Vidyalayam Teachers, Amrita Viswavidyapeetham Final year students, BEd studentsEmployees of Automatic Axle and some devotees, Infosys, at their campus, Lion’s Club, Students of Lalitha Coaching Center Bangalore:Devotees at the Ashram, Amrita Vidyalayam Teachers, Veda Gurukulam,
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IAM quotes
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
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Switching Roles
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
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My Dear Devotee
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
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Characteristics of a devotee
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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Bruised Finger
Back in Chicago, on Thursday, while I was doing the ‘lap position’ (helping to guide people into Amma’s arms, Amma was playfully scolding me. It is often the only time Tour Staff gets to see Amma -most of the time we’re in the Kitchen or Bookstore doing seva. While it’s wonderful to get so much
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bookmark Amma pages
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transmisson of love
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
