Tuesday, July 21, 2009

I am Enjoying myself !

Seriously!

I am busy with teaching again, and this time something and to students of a level that I always wanted to. I just love this!

I'm busy posting on forums, and helping people with their personality types. Also getting registered in an executive program for MBA. Simultaneously in MA too. I like this hectic and busy schedule most of the times, except when the depression tends to surface up again. I went to meet Swamiji too. I conveyed my thanks to all people who had supported in my exams, now that the results have come. Those to whom, I'm talking and in touch and to those whom I'm no more in touch too.

I'm finally on my way!

Lord,
I thank You for all that You bless me with!
For what I realize is a boon,
and also for which I do not feel the same way.

Grant me more patience,
more thankfulness and
more love,
both,
to feel,
and,
to spread!

Grant me love!,
Pure love,
Your eternal Love!

Amen!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Sunday, July 12, 2009

A teacher’s Prayer

Lord,

Help me travel the travelled roads again,

With these people,

Who look up to me,

As they travel the roads,

That You’ve already made me travel.

Help me show them,

That all paths lead to the same goal,

And teachers are just co-travelers.

Make me open to travelling new paths,

As I travel with them on the older ones.

For it is in sharing that I will learn,

In Blank spaces, that I will fill the spaces,

In being a teacher, will I be a true disciple…

And…

Only as a disciple can I be a True Teacher!


Amen!


©anu (Exploring Myself)

Thursday, July 9, 2009

GyanYog: The Path of Knowledge

I am summarising my discussion about knowledge with a fellow student/trainee of mine and of course this is with his consent:


Him:

its all bout knowledge

knowledge is the supreme power for evrything

Me:

Not all about it

mostly about it

ok lets say you've got all knowledge

now what?

what will you do with it?

Him:

share it with that lot which is unaware of what knowledge is

it gives immense pleasure

Me

what gives the pleasure, the knowledge, the sharing, or the awe that you get from people?

forgive me if any of my words might hurt you unintentionally

But, do you now think that we are actually satisfying the desire to recognition when we talk about sharing what we know?

Him

its just the satisfaction

Me

when you discuss things in class, or learn about new things, isn't somewhere at the back of the mind there, a desire to be appreciated, and loved for the knowledge?

Him

no awe

have you noted something like this??

Me

No, I haven't

not in your attitude

but what made you ask if I've noted this?

Him

well its just to check dat hw u test ppl

Me

and lets say yes I have

Him

:)

Me

how would that matter, if that's not your tendency?

Tell me something....... when S asked me not to lend you the book the other day, what got yuo irritated? was it the fact that she interfered in your business?

Him

no

well....

Me

see, am not interested in your personal issues, its just that you mentioned it, and am taking it as an example

Him

nothin prsnl

Me

and its gonna disappear from my thought once the discussion is over

so what was the reason of iritation?

Him

its just dat wen m into sumthin i m just doin dat thing

i made my minfd to read dat book

Me

and anyone who stops you from it, you get irritated right?

Him

and dan i was deprived of the wealth in dat book

Me

kool

now, here's what I think about this

You wanted some knowledge

someone interfered

you didn't get it

now ........

you didn't like it right?

Him

its just the thought dat i won't b able to read dat buk

dat irritated me

Me

but does this thought give you the wealth hidden in it?

and the irritation?

Him

i dont think so

:(

Me

and for those few moments when this irritating thought occupied you..... do you call them knowledgeable and knowledgeful moments?

Him

S has made dis happen to many others

Me

so, when this thought was on mind, neither did you get what you wanted, nor did you get something else, all you got was a negativity.

and why should it matter to you?

remember, Knowledge is bliss, when it teaches you to be blissful everytime

The knowledge or the lack of the knowledge which causes any sort of irritation ......... is it bliss really?

Him

dis is wat d dilemma is all about

Me

I know

there was a time, when I read anything and everything

from religion, spirituality, science, to even erotica

why?
because I loved what I learnt

But then.......

I realised....... somewhere deep down

I was losing my humility

losing touch with reality in the sense that I was forgetting that other people were better than me at different tings as well

things*

and then......

I understood with experience that.......... Knowledge is not only what you learn

It is just the first step

More of it is about practice, and most of it is about sharing

However........

The essence is....... to gain, practice, share and yet not be attatched to it

because unless you're detatched from the learnings, you'll not unlearn and make space for new learnings to come

so bliss is only in things that are permanent, and if not permanent, then ever increasing

why is knowledge blissful?

because it is a way to know beyond what we know

Him

nw its getting clear

Me

beyond the material I know, beyond the concepts, and gradually.. beyond this world that I see

and to see beyond this world is the aim of the knowledge.....

This is Gyanyoga

Him

this is what even i thought about

Me

and it is not for everyone

So, if you choose THIS as your path

BE CAREFUL

It will raise the ego

It will make yuo arrogant

and that will bring the weakness of mind, the diversion of energies

and result........ fall down from the gyanyoga

Him

how would the mind beocme weak??

Me

define weakness?

weakness is of two types

1. lack of strength

and 2. wastage of strength

just like there're two kinds of deserts/ the hot and the cold

in the cold desert..there is water but frozen

Him

yup

Him

ok

Me

similarly........ the brain is sharp

but..... polluted

unclear

the understanding becomes foggy

because it becomes conditional

the moment you see people less intellectual......... you start thinking on their level

while you should be thinking on yours

conveing on theirs

and then conveying on yours gradually

whenever you see S........ or anyone else forthat matter.......

you start thinking about things that ideally shouldn't get any attention

and a part of your mind is diverted

Him

ya

dats true

Me

you're hearing, but not fully listening

you're seeing, but not visualising

you're present there, but you aren't living the moment

and that;s when you get only limited knowledge, not full

On this note........... anything you want me to think about?

Him

nothing to think

its all to observe

Me

what do you want me to observe?

Him

its for me to observe now

u r already on a level where i cant reach in a long tym

Me

No dude, am no where

practically no where

compare it with the universe :)

Him

but i m sure 2 reach dere sumday

Me

You'll reach higher

just keep two things in mind

1. keep learning

Him

and

Me

do not resist or control thoughts, feelings emotions, but just introspect

basically.........aptitude and attitude

and you'll reach much higher

Him

i'll abide by dis

Me

again

don't bind yourself

to anything

anyone

any at all

Him

binding in the sense??

Me

keep that for the next session


©anu (Exploring Myself)

Trust and Faith

Over the years, I have realised that we tend to trust people, and we tend to distrust the same people as well. In short, we tend to both trust and distrust the same people for different things at different times in our lives.

This subject makes me ponder a few basic questions:
1. what is trust?
2. Why do we trust?
3. Should we trust?
4. Whom is at all, should we trust?


Here's what I feel about the same:
Trust is....... a feeling of security. A sense of comfort and safety which comes around some people from within. This is one of those 6th senses that we at times talk about. Trust is something, all of us (and yes! I mean all!) have experienced but none can put into words. Fundamentally, I like being with people, because........that makes me happy.... why does it make me happy? because psychologically, am a social animal, physically, I need people for the division of labor, socially I need protection against harms, which a group can provide me better
and....spiritually........ The soul recognizes that the other souls are a part of the same Eternal being that I belong to. so, though I don't understand this, my soul recognizes its kin.

Now, to establish this lost kinship, and due to the establishment of this lost kinship, we tend to trust people.

As to should we, and whom if at all should we trust? I feel, That's a risk, but definitely worth playing. And should we? It comes automatically on people whom it has to. There's not even any sort of active thinking involved.

On this note... I can't think anymore right now. will add later if something's there.

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Reflections - Spiritual Guidance

hmm... this post is being written.......because.... I wanted to write it :) Lol, every post is written for the same reason, because I want to do it, because I feel like doing it, and because its an irresistible urge deep within.


Well......... today, its going to be about a lot of things.Its going to be something about myself, then about some other people, and then a prayer....may be about some ideas as well. Am not sure....here, this goes.............

1. Spiritual Guidance:

This is something I find very ironic. As I was reading J. Krishnamoorthy yesterday, I realized that He said exactly what I've been feeling over the ages. I do not accept any authority on myself in any aspect of my life generally speaking. Neither in the way I eat, dress, sleep, think, read or choose my profession, nor in the way I behave, the choices I make and the kind of life I want to live.

Then, why should I be accepting the authority of someone in my spiritual life?

Just because they say they've experienced, God, The eternal Truth and the ultimate reality?

Is it necessary that I will be having the same experiences if I follow the rituals they prescribe? and if yes, will it be mine? would it not be second hand? He very bluntly says....."We are second hand people"

I have decided, that I will continue to explore the spiritual path in the same manner as I've been......like a free spirit, a wanderer who would rather not stick to anyone, anywhere or anything.

The 'yayavar' in a true sense......the sense of spirit!

Lord,

help me realise the fact that
You love me as an individual,
and that I must find you individually.
Help me understand the difference between,
receiving help and being led,

and ,if You think I am to be led,

lead me Yourself Lord,
for Thine,
am I.
and Thee are mine.

Amen!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Result Part 2

I got the entrance test result for teachers' training today. Have secured 60 % marks, and a good rank, I know I'll be able to get a proper kind of a seat even in my town. But, I'm not really happy about it. Why I am not sure. Anyhow, I am thankful for the result to everyone who supported me with preparation and exams. Very specially to the almighty :)

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Result

I know am posting after 5 days, but I've been busy and peaceful and calm mentally, so didn't feel the need to. Got the result for third year and B.A. out and scored damn well. I scored exceptionally well in Philosophy, well in English Literature and average in Pol. Science. I've been happy, busy with students and lectures, tired and calm. I am trying to work out an agreement with management for the full time position.

I hope things go well.

Lord,

You know what I desire,
what I deserve and what I need.
Grant me what I need and deserve,
and help me desire what's right and justified.

Amen!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Saturday, June 27, 2009

The Ever - Changing me.....

I have changed... over the years, over last few months, few weeks, and even in the last few days. I have changed every minute of my life. And when I look back, I realize that some phases in my life have been more formulating than the rest of them.

I have been thinking since last night how every little thing influences an individual, changing them every passing moment in their lives. The friends that were valuable once, do not have any existence in life. Those who were very respected, are now hardly remembered. Those that were deeply loved, are now almost non-existent. This includes even the nearest family.

I am surprised how drastically has my understanding of good, bad, right and wrong has changed. How easy have I become to accepting things about which I wasn't flexible earlier. I notice my parents molding similarly too, my brothers, other elders, almost everyone. And which is why, when I train those youngsters, I keep reminding them.....'This will pass too!'.....

However, there's something that's remained constant......which is my faith in GOD!

It hasn't changed over the years, rather He has helped me enhance that. God has always been around like a helping hand, a savior and a guide, mentor, friend and parent. He has brought me out from the abysses of animal consciousness, and again and again too.

He has protected me from things I feared while also teaching me how to fight them. He has taught me how to survive something as good as death. He has held me when I couldn't walk, and supported me when I limped. He carried me when I was unconscious, and I know He'll do so.....as long as....I trust Him!

I know part of it sounds like a brainwash, but I guess I have my facts straight. Time and again I've indulged myself in emotional attachments, activities which were not suitable to my basic nature, and were of almost like an animal consciousness. I still do so. And, GOD DIDN'T STOP ME!

BUT, He protected me! He saved me when I wanted Him to. He brought me out of it to a consciousness higher when I prayed Him to. And prayer wasn't begging. Prayer was a straight acknowledgment of the fact that I've been doing things I shouldn't and a pledge that I shouldn't do them again. And. that was enough to evoke His love on me.

I wonder how my language has changed. There was a time when I said God's mercy. and today, its more of God's love for me, and less of His mercy. My relationship with Him has changed just like the hole lot of other things.

Lord,

Help me develop my relationship with You,
in the direction,
that would get me closer to You and Your heart(if that exists:) ).
Help me love You,
rather than fearing You.
Help me ask for Your love,
rather than asking for Your mercy.

Make me realize that YOU ALONE are worth desiring....
worth loving my Lord!

Make Yourself the Only Existent in my life...
in all forms,
in all individuals,
in all ideas,
in everything.

Make my motto .......
"GOD ALONE"

Amen.


I'm grateful to Those who've shown me the way to this Lovely Motto. specially Gyan Mata. Help me Mother :)

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

1000 Views Crossed!!!

I have crossed a mark of the viewership of 1000 and my profile shows the data as around 1000 views, which I guess increases after every 10/20. And I'm just writing this post to mark the day, and the time!!!

Thank You Eternal source of all Knowledge, Love and Success!!!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Purpose behind everything

I was going through the older blogger posts, and I read some of them today. I think I know that something has really struck me hard. Something that has left an impression very severely on my mind. And not just about the very good things and happenings of my life, but also the 'not so good' happenings of my life.

GOD HAS A PURPOSE BEHIND EVERYTHING!!

Yes, I know it sounds brain-washed, but its true. I look back at my life, and all through my life I see a strong conviction that my soul belongs to God, and those people who are in His loving service. Behind all my hobbies, all my desires, all my needs, want, ethics, value system and upbringing, the only purpose has been to make me someone absorptive to His eternal vibrations, and capable of serving Him better.

God made me a singer, since He wants me to sing His glories(they alone are what's worth singing). He made me an avid reader, so I could read scriptures, and know what He is, why He is and the rest of metaphysics, ethics, concepts and Vedanta (Which I hope to learn some day). He made me expressive, so that the day I preach or I write about His glories, I do it well.

All through me, He's been reflecting His glory, and I've been wasting His gifts in things not at all comparable to Him. I don't abhor myself or loathe things and activities, situations and people I've known, tried, experimented with.....I might have earlier, had I not realized the purpose behind. But the purpose was simple....To help me be convinced that in the end...all mundane things ARE temporary and useless.....

But the best part about God is that He never stops anyone from wanting or doing anything and pays them back in the same form. So, all those who wish to belong to Him EVEN ONCE, He takes them in His own shelter permanently, no matter how distracted they might get. And He loves us all!!!! He does!!!

So, here I am, thanking Him for all that He had planned, the way He constantly has protected me, and the love He has showed to me.

Lord,

Help me spread your love ,
to every soul who touches mine,
and may I still become an everlasting....
ever-flowing source of Your love,
as long as You want.

Amen!!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Irresistible Urge

Someone came home at around 10 : 45 and my mom woke me up to meet her up
and since then I've been awake, and now my mind is just restless. I had this strong urge to write, so I'm up again, blogging.

I have a lot of thoughts rushing through my mind. Right from my reflections from the classes I've been taking to the interactions and discussions with Swamiji.

Whilst I wish to write more about the classes, at the same time I also want to write more about the way the students reacted, and the way I responded to their queries....the kind of questions they asked....the ease with which they flew from my name to Ma'am...... I loved it when more than half said they wanted me to stretch the session longer, and even more when.... they said that they would like to discuss things with me personally.

I have decided that whilst I work on their personalities, their enhancements and their individual strengths and weaknesses, I'll work on mine too. Next full month is going to be dedicated to English and Communication and soft skills. I will try to imbibe in me the strengths and to remove from me the weaknesses or not so strong points that I have.

The only apprehension that I have is that I may find it very tedious, stressful and tiresome. I am already cranky by the end of the day now, and obviously the more the stress is, the worse my situation would be. The students are already expecting a lot from me, since they are looking forward to someone who can listen to them, while treating THEM as adults and mature individuals and with an attitude of a peer. They basically need an individual mentor with a blend of a senior adult and a friend, and I know how it feels. All, I can try doing is try and meditate and increase my meditating capacity so that I can help people better by becoming a better channel to the eternal and everlasting source of knowledge, love and compassion.

I had been thinking last few days, how my life is revolving around a certain place and a certain person in a very special manner. I have been visiting Swamiji for last few days, almost regularly and I love the sessions. I generally go there with questions in my mind, and I generally get my answers without even asking for them. He's just awesome in that sense.

He's been treating me differently on different days. The first day, he was polite, formal and yet showed a warmth. The second day when I want was a weekly off on the center, and yet he gave me time. The third meeting was the same evening, with Didi, where I knew he was talking to someone about something, but indirectly he was giving me answers. The immediate next day I went to him again in the evening, when he offered me a chair instead of a mat. This was almost an honor and an action odone on purpose, and he gave me a valid reason for it when I asked him about that.

The next two days were those days when I had constantly tried to go and visit him, and failed, and today again I went twice. Once in the morning, when there was the group talk, and I left from there, since he seemed to be busy in some administrative activities of the centre. Late, in the evening, I was unexpectedly late because of that unanticipated extra lecture by splitting the extra-large group of students who had wanted to attend sessions.

But, with his natural grace, ease and warmth he again gave me time, lesser today, just half an hour but he did, and when this time for the first time I asked him something serious, he answered in seeming riddles, which are crystal clear.

I know I'm going to visit him more often, trying to chant, meditate and do whatever I can. This time, I do want to speed up my spiritual journey and he says, one can choose the way one desires, loves and feels comfortable with. Nonetheless, he equally emphasises 'Samagna Saadhna'.

The only thing that I find worrying is my attatchment to certain things, people and situations which I know (for the better and logical reasons) are futile. However, I am not able to get rid of them, and today without asking how (though I wanted to)< he said himself that we aren't supposed to throw them away, just that we shouldn't indulge ourselves into them.


O Almighty Father,
I don't have words to offer in prayer today.
But, I have what you gave me,
I have that you made me.
I have what you want me to use,
and,
I offer to Thee,
Thy blessings and gifts,
as a token of submission to Your will and my destined path.

Give me strength O Lord,
so I may please You, as You desire, as You wish, and as best as You allow me to.

Amen!!!

p.s. It sounds something like..... (Kya mera hai jo aj tumhe de daalooon)

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

22-23.06.09

went to Swamiji today twice, once in the group talk and once in the evening. Was late in the evening, so had gone to say sorry and not interact but he did give me his valuable time. He spoke to me for half an hour, and I asked him a question for the first time which he answered as I had very much expected.

I took two classes yesterday....1. regular and one workshop session with 22 students. Today I took 2 and half hours of class with different groups....One with 35 students and the other with 15. I was surprised to notice that my own batch mates were calling me Ma'am and it was seriously impressive. Also, something that made me happy that they were accepting me in the new role.

I am happy mostly, except that am very tired these days generally. Physically, mentally as well as emotionally. My struggle is getting tougher. I want to write more but am half unconscious already.

Lord,

give me strength,
help me sustain.

Amen!!!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Sunday, June 21, 2009

21.06.09

was supposed to go and visit Swamiji in the group talk today, but didn't. Rather couldn't. I had felt it last evening that since I'm saying I'll come tomorrow I won't be able to. Yesterday's session had been very good, and He had given me a place equal to him, and when I asked him why did he do so, he smiled and gave me a reason too. He as usual answered unasked questions.

I gave a lecture to the third batch today, and spoke to my boss too. He said I'll need to get into some business deals of the institute too, since he thinks I'm the best person suited for the task.I know that though its an exploitation in the sense its not paid task, but I love being busy, and that's fine with me.

I've drafted a schedule today, a chart in print to help me keep track of my activities, and classes, and payments and expenses as well.

Lord,

I know that I need a Master to discipline,
But, help me to realize self-discipline,
so that,
the disciple is ready,
when the Master appears...
to make her an instrument to Your ever-loving will.

Amen!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Saturday, June 20, 2009

18-20.06.09

I went to Swamiji twice on the 19th and then on the 20th. He's just awesome. I feel peaceful and Blissful when around Him. Met Didi also, and have been staying at the introducing friend's place for past 3 days. Today I chose to sleep at Home. I am regularly chanting at least more regular than earlier days.

I've been busy studying, preparing lecture notes, instructing students. Yesterday was very very busy, and that keeps me stress free and happy. Haven't heard from him since many days now, and yet it doesn't disturb me any more. I do call him as a ritual like old days as I used to which I shall do till he tells me not to.

I know I'll be frequenting Swamiji and Didi's place more now on, and my blogs will get shorter and toned differently and I'm happy it works this way

Lord,

help me fulfill the purpose of my existence.
Amen

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Bliss, Joy and Pleasure

Just like there is a three fold composition of a creature....The Gross Body, The Astral/subtle Body and the soul, similarly there are three Modes of Nature...The Mode of Ignorance, Passion and Goodness, and similar is the difference between Pleasure, Joy and Bliss respectively.

Today for a brief moment after a long time, I experienced peaceful bliss. I can't describe it. I was crying, but my mind was calm, not the usual noisy stuff.

I wish I could elaborate more on this, but I am short of words. will try some other day.

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Today

I had been busy since early morning today, and though I should have been reading/chanting/meditating/sleeping today, am here writing this blog post.....

I worked and cleaned the meditation center today with a devotee sister. Later, I went to meet 2 renunciates....a Mother and a Sanyasi (a Swamiji). The nun wasn't really happy about it, since I had intruded at a wrong time ignorantly. Lord, forgive me for I caused them trouble.

The Swamiji was very peaceful, calm, and blissful, and told me about the visiting hours, and the procedure. He asked me why was I there, to which I couldn't provide an answer. I didn't really ask him anything, and he answered each one of the questions that were boggling my mind.

I had a lot of questions in my mind, spiritual mainly in nature, and yet I couldn't speak a single word, couldn't ask him even one.
And yet as he spoke to me generally, he addressed and answered each question I had. And when I was back, he messaged the other devotee to ask her if I ha something particular in mind when I went to see him. I requested the sister to write to him, that all my questions had been answered by him already.

I was touched both by the answers and the care afterwards. I was delighted rather. Or blissful will perhaps be an even better word. All the while I had been there, I had been unable to stop tears flowing from my eyes, because I felt at home.

Lord,

I know not thy shelter,
though I crave for it.
I know not my spiritual Master,
though,
I know, I seek Him through You, and I seek You through Him.

All I know is that You always hold me when I stumble.
So hold my hand Lord,
and guide me to Yourself,
Your eternal and Universal love,
and make me an instrument, willing to be used by You.

Amen!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Prayer

Lord,

Help me survive,
Help me sustain,
Help me live up to Your expectations.

Amen!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

14.06.09 And 15.06.09

I have been excessively preoccupied with settling up the work situation and the regular study and chanting patterns.
I am happy God has finally made it work for me, and I have a decent source and a job, even if part time, and that's as of now a great support for me.

Yesterday I chanted 4 rounds again, and I'm glad, God made me do that too, and I also studied.

I know I sound like obsessed with the thought....God gave me this, God gave me that, and blah blah........but...... This is true, and no matter how much I might want to emphasize it, I'll never be able to do it enough...........GOD DOES IT! HE'S ALWAYS WITH US!

I read Khalid Housseini.... A Thousand Splendid Sons ..... for the second time last night, and I was surprised the way it moved me, and the way I was forced to pen down in the book itself. I will summarize the same, once I've completed the second reading. I don't get as much time these days, like I used to do in Delhi, or I'd have already been through with it.

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Saturday, June 13, 2009

12.06.09 and 13.06.09

On the 11th I was better, though late night 10th I had asked him to call me, which he didn't and I was OK with it, as later I realized that I was being weak in expecting support from him, and not relying on myself. 11th I spent the whole day out roaming around with my friend, and had been sleeping every alternate night at her place. To keep myself distracted and away from excessive chatting or thinking, I adopted this method, and I succeeded once again!!

Since the day I visited the psychiatrist, I took the medicines only twice!!!! As usual, not taking medicines :|

Lord is merciful and great and helps me a lot.

12th I went to inquire about admission in MBA program to the best local B-school, and decided in favor. Was busy the whole day working on the formalities, inquiring about loan facilities, and in the end by the evening decided finally against it :)

I had somehow known that this would happen.


Today morning was very tense, in the sense that I was worried, frustrated and confused as to what to do, and I messaged him asking if he could find me some free lance work though I am trying my resources as well. But by the end of today evening, I was able to decide what I have to do, and though he didn't call me, nor I expected him to, I had waited for his phone call.

Things are getting easier on my mind, and I'm thankful to The Almighty who's helping me with it.

Thank You God!!

©anu (Exploring Myself)


Thursday, June 11, 2009

It sucks!

Life seriously was in a mess yesterday......rather I was. Life was fine yesterday........good even.........I had a lot of good things turning up yesterday....Three part time 2 hrs each job offers with a decent payment,in total, and yet by the evening I was damn upset, though I had spoken to him about everything and shared.

Then by the night had a quarrel with a good acquaintance and finally I decided to walk apart as a stranger. I am a non - interfering person as a friend and expect the same, and He doesn't expect any interactions on a professional basis, so we wished each other well, and left.

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Monday, June 8, 2009

A special Prayer

O Heavenly Father !
O Divine Mother !
Saints of All religions !

I bow to thee humbly in acceptance of your unceasing blessings and yet seek more blessings from You!

Lord!
Make me humble,
accepting what you grant,
and not demanding....
what I want!

Grant me O Lord!
A spiritual Master,
One who'll love me, and yet be stern.
One who'll bring me to Thee,
with Logic and yet be Firm.

Bring me to a state My Lord!
when I follow Your devoted children,
and come back to Your Home.
When I am compassionate to all,
and yet my motto becomes.....


.......God Alone!


in humble offerings to Sri GyanMata

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Morality : Source and evolution

P.S. This is a scrap that I've posted to an Orkut thread and I wished to post it here too:

For sure, there is something that has developed in humans as they have evolved from a cro - magnon to the Modern man. This is what is in discussion - Morality and the source of it.

In my opinion this is something innate. Its source is the same as the source of Human existence. Even in the carnal and non developed state humans had some codes (though unwritten/ undocumented). So, obviously all that has happened is the fact that this trait has developed.

So, the source is the same source as that of Humans themselves. Now, those who say that Humans are an original species (believing in the divine origin of world, would say that the source of morality is God Himself)

Religion in my understanding isn't the source of Morality, it is the effect of morality and a collection of codes, ethics and practices which reveal that a man considers the concept of right/wrong good/bad etc.

However, accepting the scientific thought that man has evolved from another species....... Morality still remains innate. Some traits initially shared by the whole monkey family, developed greater in man, in the form of his rational mind, and hence by this perspective, the source of morality is again innate.

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Uncertainity and Drastic Changes

I had thought that I will blog today and not yesterday. But, I had not known that I will have to be weeping early morning and listen to abuses. I am writing this post though I know I may edit or delete it later. But I need to write and I don't have anyone around me with whom I can share.

There are things which I might keep denying it in front of the world, I know they WILL remain so. But, I also know it for a matter of fact that these things have their own advantages.

I had started this post at seven thirty in the morning and paused there, saved draft and not proceed, because hardly I realized that the day had drastic changes in store.
I patched up sooner than every time. I patched up on initiative, because I didn't want unnecessary tensions for myself. I have my plate already full.

I went for the dance class and the residential camp I was supposed to have been an instructor at. I loved dancing, but again...choices......There's a spiritual and moral training camp from 14th to 21st which will cost me 1000 bucks, and the one month dance class for 600 bucks. Now I want both bad, and don't have a single penny apart from what mom gave as her contro for the dance class :))

Let's see, something will work out!!!

I've finally reduced my blog number to 2 from 9, and though it was tough parting with those posts, it was in my best interest and I'm happy, easy and manageable.

I am planning on starting a lot of series on thoughts and reading journals. preferably the first one shall be on Bhagvad Gita :)

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Racing thoughts

I had thought I wouldn't boot the system now till today evening, but don't feel like. I had lots of thoughts racing in my mind since last half an hour.....and more than that since yesterday evening. May be its the aura of my room and my home. I need to do something about this, and change the energy vibrations from negative and lusty to positive and loving.

Lusty thoughts have been hunting me since yesterday, and I am unable to resist myself from thinking about them. All, I do, is when I have those thoughts and I have to give in, as soon as I realize where am I drifting, I beg for strength from God, and till now its helping, I hope it keeps on helping.

Lord,

Keep me calm in joys and sorrows,
keep me calm in happiness and misery,
keep me serenely surrendered to You,
for......
strength, righteousness, will and courage.

Keep me willing for a moral strength Lord,
for the character,
for the divine love,
and make me ready to receive Your mercy, Love and Blessings.

Amen!!

©anu (Exploring Myself)

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Beauty Enhancement and Pampering

I went for a complete beauty Enhancement package to a nearby saloon today. Cost me around 500 of which 300 mom contributed. I also learnt the things at the same time. a hair oil massage followed by waxing pedicure and manicure respectively. to which a facial (scrub, massage and pack) followed. Then I shampooed, got my eye-brow shaped, hair trimmed, and make up done. Draped in a Saree after 4 long hours I was ready for a marriage. I have just come back from the reception.

Some would say spending so much of time was foolery on the previous night to the exam, but its okay..I'm deeply relaxed now. Happy, Pampered, beautiful.

Lord,

Make me realize Your beauty,
The Divine Beauty that is eternal and all pervasive.
That which is in.....
The Lofty Mountain peaks,
The flowing rivers and streams,
The Waterfalls, cascades, and springs.

That which is in.....
The Blue sky overhead,
The Brown earth below,
The Deep Oceans underneath.

That which is in.....
The Birds that sing,
The Animals which graze the pastures,
The Green Pastures,
The Trees that stand tall, laden with fruit,
The grass so green,
The Sun so warm,
The Moon so fair,
The Breeze so cool.

But Lord,
The Most,
Make me see the beauty....
That which is in.....
The innocent smile of innocent children,
The benign smile of wrinkled faces,
The Proud smile of beautiful women,
The Confident smile of successful men and women.

And Lord,
More than even that,
Make me see the beauty....
That which is in.......
The souls of all those and which live.
Make me see the beauty of life Lord!
Make me see the beauty of Love Lord, which comes with life and which brings life.
Love, that is both the source and purpose of life.

Make me see the beauty of Love O Loving Lord!

And.....
Make me capable of loving one and all,
Those who are Your children,
That which is Your creation.
Make me love them as a humble child of Yours Lord.

Amen!!

©anu (Exploring Myself)