INFORMATION BABA: November 2012

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Now, as the sun was ascending in the sky, suddenly the disciple was found. But her conduct has changed, her name, her dress, all h

ad changed. Her company had changed and her attitude, behavior and personality had changed. The guru recognized her, but what could he say to his disciple? This world was so foreign to his nature and was outside the realm of the guru.

The disciple didn’t recognized the guru because her path was different, her loyalty altered, her mode of conduct changed and also her preoccupation was different. The guru sang praises of the supreme reality; the disciple moved away. The guru raised the voice of truth; the disciple turned away. But at last she remembered something and had a glimpse of that path; it came and went like a dream. Who knows who will tell her, or whether the disciple will ever understand it or not?

This path is the world (samsara); the other path is the sara (essence). That path is imperishable. In order to revert to the path of truth from the untruth, one has to return—even from a very long distance—from the path of untruth.

The disciple becomes tired. In spite of the strong desire to walk the way of truth she sits down again and again. I tell her, sit when you like and also walk when you like but do not be frustrated. I also say, whether is this path or the other, you’ll have to walk and you’ll become fatigued. On this path there is darkness ahead and you’ll be robbed. On the other path there is light; the way is protected, there are supports and resorts. A short distance is enough. Walk then sit, but do not be defeated. I am with you.

The disciple is afraid of returning for fear of animals on the way. The guru says, “Do not fear, they are my friends. If you stay with me they won’t touch you. The roaring ones will roar, the laughing ones will laugh, and the flying ones will fly; you will hear everything and see everything, but while I’m here, nothing will touch you.”

This dialogue goes on between the two. Both are walking on this path. Let’s see how far they reach. _________

Friday, November 23, 2012

BHAKTI YOGA: Asanas for aiding Hearing Problems

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Surya Namaskara & Surya Mantra

Chanting of Mantra during Surya Namaskara greatly enhances the physical and spiritual benefits of Surya Namaskara. Gayatri Mantra is also a suitable mantra to chant during each of the asanas. Chanting can be out loud or inward / silent. Chanting the surya mantra is also beneficial for those suffering from astrological ailments. Through the Worship of the Sun, one invokes good health, spiritual awakening, bhakti bhava and also realigning one's celestials and creating harmony and prosperity and also changes one's karma.

1. Pranamasana / Prayer Pose

Hindi: “Om Mitraya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the friend of all.”

2. Hasta Utthanasana / Raised Arms Pose

Hindi: “Om Ravaye Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the shining one.”

3. Padahastasana / Hand to Foot Pose

Hindi: “Om Suryaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who induces activity.”

4. Ashwa Sanchalasana / Horse riding pose

Hindi: “Om Bhanave Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who illumines.”

5. Parvatsana / Mountain Pose

Hindi: “Om Khagaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who moves quickly in the sky.”

6. Ashtanga Namaskara / Salute with Eight Points

Hindi: “Om Punshne Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the giver of strength.”

7. Bhujangasana / Cobra Pose

Hindi: “Om Hiranya Garbhaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the golden, cosmic self.”

8. Parvatsana / Mountain Pose

Hindi: “Om Marichaye Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the Lord of the Dawn.”

9. Ashwa Sanchalasana / Horse Riding Pose

Hindi: “Om Adityaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the son of Aditi, the cosmic Mother.”

10. Padahastasana / Hand to Foot Pose

Hindi: “Om Savitre Namaha”
English: “Salutations to the Lord of Creation.”

11. Hasta Utthanasana / Raised Arms Pose

Hindi: “Om Arkaya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who is fit to be praised.”

12. Pranamasana / Prayer Pose

Hindi: “Om Bhaskaraya Namaha”
English: “Salutations to he who leads to enlightenment.”

Yoga reference for Surya Namaskar Mantras in English and Hindi:
1. Asana, Pranayama, Mudra, Bandha; Swami Satyananda Saraswati ; Yoga Publications Trust Munger, Bihar, India; First edition 1969; Quoted edition for this article 2008.

2. Satyananda Yoga – Bihar Yoga; Bihar School of Yoga and Sivananda Ashram

Gayatri Mantra: Meaning and Significance

*Om bhur bhuvah swah*

*Tat savitur varenyam*

*Bhargo devasya dheemahi*

*Dhiyo yo nah prachodayat*

Gayatri mantra has been bestowed the greatest importance in Vedic dharma. This mantra has also been termed as Savitri and Ved-Mata, the mother of the Vedas. The literal meaning of the mantra is:

O God! You are Omnipresent, Omnipotent and Almighty. You are all Light.

You are all Knowledge and Bliss. You are Destroyer of fear, You are Creator of this Universe, You are the Greatest of all. We bow and meditate uponyYour light. You guide our intellect in the right direction.

The mantra, however, has a great scientific importance too, which somehow got lost in the literary tradition.The modern astrophysics and astronomy tell us that our Galaxy called MilkyWay or Akash-Ganga contains approximately 100,000 million of stars. Each star is like our sun having its own planet system. We know that the moon moves round the earth and the earth moves round the sun along with the moon. All planets move around the sun.

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