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Om Namo Narayanaya:
Hare Rama Hare Krishna!
Ponnin Chinga Maasam & Ashtami Rohini
II Jai Shri Krishna II
D e ar G uru Dev s,
First of all my humble apologies for a late Navaneetham.
Festival season starts with Thiruvonam on August 23rd and Ashtami Rohini is on September 1 st. The
appearance day of Bhagawan Krishna is celebrated as Ashtami Rohini in Kerala and Janmaashtami or
Sreekrishna Jayanthi else where.
Lord Krishna was born at midnight in the prison of Kamsa, on the eight waning moon which falls on
Ashtami Rohini day in the month of Chingam according to Malayalam Calendar. Ashtami Rohini is one of
the most important celebrations in Guruvayoor. Appam and Palpayasam are considered as important
offerings on this day.
It is also the month of Onam. Legend states that Onam is celebrated as the home coming of beloved King
Mahabali, who ruled over Kerala in the age of plenty and was sent to the infernal world (Patala) by Lord Vishnu in
the form of Vamanavatar. I fondly remember the Onam days of my childhood filled with happiness and the
melodious songs,
In olden days, Chingam arrives as a month of hope after the rainy and dark days of month Karkidakam synonymous with lack of
food and work. Chingam is a month of harvest and hope. That is why we call it 'Ponnin Chinga Maasam' (Golden month of
Chingam).
According to Srimad Bhagavatham, when Shukracharya, Mahabali's adviser and Guru tried to warn and stop him, he told
Sukracharya,
"Guruji, what is the use of me possessing anything which is not of use to God? The seeker is God Himself. God has really no
desires, but to redeem us from the consequences of our past deeds, He creates situations, which call for offerings. When the
infinite Divine appears in the role of the seeker, what greater blessing can there be than making the
offering to the Divine? I do not seek any greater blessing than this. I am ready to offer my mind, my body
and my life itself to God. There is no greater fortune than this".
Mahabali is such an example of Bhakti and supreme sacrifice and remember that the term "Bali" has
several meanings such as: offering, dedication and sacrifice. .
Ancient sages, probing the mystery of the Divine, came to the conclusion that God is everything and no
one can claim anything as one's own. However, today everyone claims everything as "theirs". We are immersed in a false and
foolish concept of ownership. Possessiveness is rampant in our every thought and action. And this leads to selfishness and ego.
King Mahabali was renowned for his charitable nature but his ego gradually became inflated because of this fame. For the king
to become enlightened, his ego had to be quelled. And that is the substance of the Vamana Avatara. By placing His Lotus Feet
on Mahabali's head, Vamana facilitated total surrender of this devotee and made him immortal and the king of the netherworld.
And Onam reminds us of this profound truth that nothing belongs to anyone. All that was got or spent in between are mere
passing clouds and gifts from God. And when we realize that truth, we surrender everything to Him with utmost sincerity.
Onam also reminds us that divinity should be installed in the heart. "Vastra" is one of the names for the
heart. Wearing new clothes (Vastra) during Onam means purifying the heart. When the heart is pure the
Divine elects to dwell in it.
Devotion has five qualities and nine paths to adore the Divine. These nine paths begin with listening to the
glories of God (Sravanam) and end with complete surrender (Atmanivedanam). And Bali showed us the
height of true Bhakti as complete surrender.
Please see the bio-data of Shri. Balendu (Chandrasekharan Nair) at the end of the
magazine. Shri. Balendu is a long time member of our group and he has permitted us to publish his divine
composition Neythiri in our Navaneetham. Neythiri is an exceptional transliteration work of Narayaneeyam
in Malayalam.
I take this opportunity to thank Shri Balendu for his commendable contributions to our group and to all
Krishna devotees.
My humble pranams to such a scholalry Guruvandya, May Guruvayoorappan bless him and family with
“Ayuraarogyasoukhyam”!
Om Namo Narayanya:
– Sunil Menon
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കഷ വത ര
സജ ന സജജഷ
(I learned it from my Achamma.)
എട മത പതന ജന ഏക
സ പത യ ജ വക തനടകല ജല കകക ന ഥപF പ ത വ ജന+ ൾ
ക ല%ങല കണ കൾ എണ ജന ക ആപ ചLട പളക പച ര ഞ
ജപ % രന വസജ വരജ+ ൾ പപഞയ മ കഴ യ ജബ ജഴക
സതനI ചരന ജനന കമന ൾ
പപണ യപതണത ന ജപ ലമ ല/
ണ കജവ ജപറ ന പത ട ര ക ൻ ജ വ കൾ തക യ സലOഭത ല
പവള പവള % കള മ റ വസത പLപവ പകയ ക സന ത?കണങൾ
എല/ ന ജഷധ വ ധ ത ൻ വ ജര ധ മന?ശ രന രപട മനന
സതത കര ജR രമരടഹ സ
ഇരട ല ചറ ല എത വട
ത+ തടഞ പ യന ര ത ര ഗ പപറള പLപ%ക ര പSടലജല/
തളക ല പതല/ തളരന ട ത കടപF അച
U ൻ വരപമനജത രത ല
സജനഹപഭ വ മനജ സ ഭ വ പപ നണ ത ൻ മ തലനങ വന ല
ഒന ന നക ൻ പറയ ൻ പയ സ
ന ശ രധ ജനരപത ര ന?ലബ ബ
ന ല പവള % ന റപയ പച ര ഞ മ ത പ ത കൾ പക ര ഭ?ത യ പണന
കഷ വത ര കഴ യജC ജഴക അറ ഞ കപഞ ന ന വര ന ന ന
വ ശ സമസത പണമ % ന ന ആര ണ ത പനനതറ ഞ ടപട
ജനര യ രപ മ ഴ കണ ടപട
ജനത ന റ% മത കകവര %
പതപF ക ന പകത സതത % ശ?ശനR ചക ഗ പങജത ല
മജന പണI പചറപ?ല ച ര ത വ ളങ ട ന ല കരങജള ട
ജന % ത വ മ രവര കമന ൾ പ?ല ക ര?ട പതപ?ന വസത
മ ല കല പ സകജലശ രപ
പപ ജന ണ
ര ജ വ ള വത
കരക ടകജക ളകഴ ഞ പത ന ള ല ഓണത+ൻ
ഓണ വന ഓണ വന സ I വട “പലവക-
മ ജല കരക ഹള മ യ കറ കള വരതജ+ര ക-
പചറക ള +ഴവ -
മറപമല/ പവട + ക
ഇഞ കതര മളകവറതത ”
കറപവക ൻ ത` റ യ
കട നല/ നറമണ പരത
കഷടപ+ട പണ പയടക
പതര ജ% റണ ത മരത -
കരഷകര ഉത ഹ കൾ !
S ല ട യ , കകപക ട കള ,
ത രവ ത ര പല കള ,
വ?ടമമ ര ച ടജയ പട
എനതടങ പലതര
നടതള വത യ ക ,
ജവലകൾപചയതന ളക-
പത ന നല/നല/
u ജത പട ചര കന !
ളല/ സ
പLകളങൾ ത?രത ടന !
****Oഭ ****
Krishna Bhajan
कह मर ग प ल क क ई दख
pallavi:
कह मर ग प ल क क ई दख
क रस:
कह मर ग प ल क क ई दख
चरण:
म हन ब लक सनदर सरत
पहन व प त मबर
कह मर .......
कश क ब ध मसर क ऊपर
उस म' म र क पख
कह मर .............
अधर प र जत मरल ब जत
मधर ह उन क ग न
कह मर ............
र ध मन म' भरत श क
म धव दश+न द द
कह मर .......
कह मर ग प ल क क ई दख
Your presence Krishna, made my mind & body always behind you!
Your presence Krishna, makes me laugh and dance when I’m deeply involved in your prayers!
Your presence Krishna, touches my full body deeply and then started the joyful moments!
Your presence Krishna, I could feel all over with a touch of love & care
Your presence Krishna, words can not express but could feel through your loving care
Your presence Krishna, made all my sense relaxed and freed from all the worries!
Your presence Krishna; passes all over my body with a marvelous effect!
With lots of love and prayers to my lord’s lotus feet; Mrs. Neena Manoj; P.O.Box:1169 – Sharjah – U.A.E.
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Personal experience.
THE MAGIC OF BELIEVING
Suchitra
Bhagavan comes to your aid when you call him with faith and I am writing this from my personal
experience.
I was driving for work one winter morning 2 years back when I got stuck in a snow storm. I was
almost near my destination when the storm started. It snowed so heavily that all I could see in front of
me was a white wall. I had no idea where I was driving and I
ended up in a ditch. Only then I realized that I did not have my
cell phone to even call for help. So I thought maybe I can walk
the remaining distance and stepped out of the car. But the
weather was so bad and the wind was so strong and so cold
that I was forced to get inside. So I shut the door and said
Krishna, Guruvayoorappa what do I do now? I had hardly said
that when somebody knocked at the door and asked me, are
you ok? He said his name was John and he gave me a ride to
my office. I was in so much shock that I didn’t even have the
nerve to thank him.
My next concern was to get my car out of the ditch. Some good
colleagues went immediately to the spot to see if they could
help. They came back and said that the car was swinging in a
bed of ice and because it was very slippery they couldn’t do
anything. They tried calling here and there to get someone to
pull it out and there was a lot of confusion-insurance, paper
work etc etc. All this time I was praying hard for
Guruvayoorappan to show some miracle. Finally 2 of my
colleagues decided to go and try getting out the car once more
before calling the tow truck or police. They came back after 10
min, gave me the car keys and said that the car is parked safely
in our parking lot without even a small scratch. I asked them
how they did it and they said they didn’t do anything. They were just standing there and wondering
what to do when a truck that was passing by stopped and the driver very tactfully drove the car out of
the ice bed in a few seconds. Nobody knows who the truck driver was or who John was but that day
He came to me in two different forms and made me realize that He will always be there for me when
I really want Him.
Today when I recall the incident I feel that it was one of Bhagavan’s leelas to carve me for the
challenges that he had already planned for me. A lot of things happened in my life in the last 2 years-
some very sad moments and some blessed ones. Today whenever I feel a tinge of sadness or
depression all I have to do is think about that 5 min snow storm and I realize the divine presence in
my life and I get the motivation and strength to move forward.
HARI - OM
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= Kathopanishad =
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The Gita is the universal mother. She turns away nobody. Her door is wide open to anyone who
knocks. A true votary of Gita does not know what disappointment is. He ever dwells in perennial joy
and peace that passeth understanding. But that peace and joy come not to skeptic or to him who is
proud of his intellect or learning. It is reserved only for the humble in spirit who brings to her worship a
fullness of faith and an undivided singleness of mind. There never was a man who worshipped her in
that spirit and went disappointed. I find a solace in the Bhagavad-Gita that I miss even in the Sermon
on the Mount. When disappointment stares me in the face and all alone I see not one ray of light, I go
back to the Bhagavad-Gita. I find a verse here and a verse there , and I immediately 'begin to smile' in
the midst of overwhelming tragedies -- and my life has been full of external tragedies -- and if they
have left no visible or indelible scar on me, I owe it all to the teaching of Bhagavad-Gita.
Gandhi.
Submitted by Balagopal
(courtesy: http://www.kamat.com/mmgandhi/mkggita.htm)
Maha Puranam:
The word ‘Puranam’ literally means ‘narratives of ancient times’. Puranas are books of mythology. They reflect the social,
political, religious, and artistic culture of India. The universal truth of devotion, justice and generosity portrayed by the role
Index of contents:
The first 6 Chapters are exclusively earmarked to extol Bhagavata Mahatmyam, or the merits of Srimad Bhagavatham
and the Sapthaha Vidhi etc. In the 12 Cantos (Skandas), various stories including the glories of Sri Hari are vividly described.
Canto wise breakup with some important topics can be summarized as follows:
The 1 st Canto, known as Adhikari Skanda , consists, mainly among other things, of the details of Puranas, who made them
and who are eligible to listen to them, Kunthi Sthuthi , Bhishma Sthuthi etc. This Canto has 19 Chapters.
The 2 nd Canto, known as Sadhana Skanda, describes Lord’s Leelas, the means for getting God’s blessings, the Cosmic
manifestation etc. It has 10 chapters.
In Padma Puranam it is laid down that the 1st and 2nd Cantos together represent the Lotus Feet of the Lord.
The 3rd Canto describes the various principles and the immense diversity in the creations. It consists of 33 chapters.
The 4 th Canto, known as ‘Purusharthas’ deals with Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha, supported by the stories of
Dksha Yajna, Dhruva Charitha, Pruthu Charitha, Upasana of Nirguna Brahma and the story of ‘Pracheena Barhi’ etc.
It has 31chapters.
Padma Puranam says that the 3rd and the 4th Cantos constitute the Thighs of the Lord.
The 5th Canto, is the Rishabha Avathara, consisting of the story of Jadabharatha,
a very Sreshta Devotee of the Lord, the creative impetus etc. There are immense references of Astronomy and Geography in this
Canto. This has 26 chapters.
The 5th Canto is supposed to represent the Lord’sNaval or Waist, according to Padma Purana.
The 6th Canto, which is the Central One of the 12 Cantos, and so treated as
most important one, deals with the prescribed duties of mankind, mercy of the Lord, also proving that HE is mercy incarnated
through the story of Ajamilan; Narayana Kavacham, Vruthrasura Charitha etc. It has 19 chapters.
The 6th Canto, says Padma Purana, is the Heart of Bhagavan.
The 7th Canto contains the story of Bhaktha Prahlada, the Science of God etc. It has 15 chapters.
The 8th Canto conveys to us the stories of Gajendra moksham, Amrutha Mathanam, Vamanavatharam, Malsyavatharam,
withdrawal of the Cosmic Creations etc, with 24 chapters.
The 7th and 8th Cantos are the Lord’s mighty shoulders, so says Padma Purana.
The 9 th Canto, consisting of 24 chapters, deals with the story of Ambareesha, Harischandra, Rama Charitha,
Yaduvamsanuvarnana , Liberation etc.
The 9th Canto is supposed to represent the Throat or Neck of the Lord, in Padma Purana.
The 10 th Canto is voluminous and the longest Canto with two parts of 49 and 41 chapters each, carrying the stories of
Krishnavathara, Kaliya marddana, Gopika geetham ,Kesi vadham, Rugminee vivaham, Bana yudham, Sruti geetha etc.
Padma Purana depicts 10th Canto as Bhagavan’s Face, like a fully blossomed Lotus flower.
The 11 th Canto has 31 chapters covering general history, the description of the multitude of more than 28 Avatharas of
the Lord, the multi faceted forms of various types of worship to God, Devasthuthi, the relation between Atma and Samsara, the
lakshnas of Bandtha and Muktha, the greatness of Satsang, Bhikshu geetha, Kriya Toga etc. A person singing singing this Canto is
supposed to attain the transcendental devotional service of the perfect sages [the paramahamsas] for the destination.
The 11th Canto, says Padma Purana, is the Lord’s Fore-head.
Bhagavatha Dharmam:
After the Dhyana Slokas in Srimad Bhagavatha, Brahmarshi Veda Vysa takes us to Naimisharanya, supposed to be the
Brhmanda Kendra, the centre of this Universe, where Sage Shaunaka and a number of great Sages were conducting a sacrifice on
the banks of Holy Ganges. The great Sage Shukadeva, who got Srimad Bhgavatha from his father, Brahmarshi Veda vyasa,
happened to lead the team of sages doing the Yanjna. Shukadeva was a Pramahamsa, a self-realized soul, with tremendous
spiritual power and devotion to Lord. On the humble request of King Pareekshith, to enlighten him about the highest Truth about
God, Shukadeva narrates the story of Srimad Bhagavatham as Sapthaha. Shukadeva assures the King that he will soon be freed
from all worldly anxieties and troubles. It so happened in the end, aswell. Tens of hundreds of stories like this are there in Srimad
Bhagavatham, and each story conveys an important message aswell. Bhgavatha Dharma is contained in all these stories.
A Book by the name “BHAGAVATHA DHARMAM” is written in Malayalam, by Sadguru Sreemad Abhedanandaji
Maharaj of Abhedashramam, Trivandrum, Kerala. Sampoojya Swamiji attained Maha Samadhi and left his mortal coil on 29 th
October 1983. The Book, “Bhagavatha Dharmam’’ contains 1060 Soothras, (Axioms) which bring out the essence of Srimad
Bhagavatham. They are not a verbatim interpretation of Srimad Bhagavatham, but they are precious gems from the ocean of
Srimad Bhagavatham.This Book has been translated into English by Shri: P. N. Balakrishnan Nair, (formerly Senior Deputy
Accountant General), a devoted disciple of Swamiji Maharaj. He has been associated with Swamiji and Abhedashramam from
1967 onwards, not only as a devotee but also as a member of the Ashram Trust and its Treasurer and General Secretary from 1971
to 2000. He is still continuing there as a member of the Executive Committee of the Trust. He received ‘ Mantradeeksha’ from
Swamiji in 1972. One of his famous books is ‘Satsanga Peeyoosham’.
“SATSANGA PEEYOOSHAM” is a compendium of essays published by Sri.P.N.Balakrishnan Nair in Malayalam, on
Spiritual and Cultural topics, condensing the teachings of Guru Maharaj. Most of them have been broad-cast as
"Subhaashithams" by All India Radio, Trivandrum Station, over the last ten years. This is their first appearance in book form.
The book contains 365 pages comprising comprehensive essays on 21 topics in Part One, and 20 topics in Part Two. The topics
include, Principle and purpose of prayer, How to maintain close relationship with God, Causes for grief and their remedies, Causes
of fear and their remedies, Will-power vs. faith in God, Observe mind and control it, Love should be unselfish, Let the mind be
free from evil influences, Pilgrimage to mental peace, Spiritual literacy, Man-woman equality in the household, The need for
politeness in word and deed, Place of Gita in our daily life, Human effort and God's help, Discipline in Individual and society,
Human values and so on . This is an essential book which is worth studying by everyone who seeks peace and contentment in life.
Copies of this book can be had from Abhedashramam, Fort, Trivandrum-695023, Kerala, India (Phone 0471-2450519) at the
concessional price of Rs.125only.
The meaning and purport of these 1060 axioms can be fully understood only when contextually applied as and when we
study the hundreds of stories in Srimad Bhagavatham, one by one, and apply them then and there. The 1060 Axioms in English
can be read from the beautiful site of Punya Sree P.N. Balakrishnan Nair at http://gurpuranam.blogspot.com/, amidst many other
precious spiritual pearls, including Srimad Bhagavat Gita.
The source of Indian Philosphy is the Vedas. The Vedas consist of four divisions, namely, manthras, Brahmanas,
Aranyakas and Upanishads. The manthras are the hymns eulogizing a particular deity on whom the yajna and other
rituals are directed. The Brahmana portion of the Vedas deals with the ritual part, giving elaborate details on the
performance of rituals. The Aranyakas are the theological section containing Upanishads which are the basis of
Vedanta. This portion is termed as uttaramimamsa, the latter part of vedas while the other two form poorvamimamsa,
or the earlier part.
In each of the four Vedas we have these three sections and as a whole it is the vedavidhya, knowledge of the Vedas. It
is of two kinds, paravidhya and apara vidhya. The former is the jnana kanda consisting of Upanishads which are
about Isvara, jeeva and jagat. The latter deals mainly with karmakanda or religious rites and duties.
The four Vedas, Rk, yajus, sama and atharva have different type of contents. Rk veda consists of laudatory verse ,
Yajurveda deals with the ritualistic passages and procedure, Sama veda is full of melodic verses and Atharva
contains the tantric passages, rituals and mantras.
The philosophical portion of the Vedas are called Upanishads. There are supposed to be 108 upanishads out of which
ten are well known. They are , Isa, Kena, Kata, Prasna, Mundaka, Maandukya, Taittiriya, Aithiriya, Chandhogya and
Brhadhaaranyaka.
The school which follows the karmakanda of the poorvamimamsa is that of Mimamsa and those which follow the
uttaramimamsa or Upanishads are classed together as vedantic schools, viz. advaita, visishtadvaita and dvaita, the
chief exponents of these three being, Sankara, Ramanuja and Madhva. The other three which accept the Vedas but
differ with respect to the concept of Brahman are the schools of Nyaya-viseshaika, sankhya and Yoga. The three
schools which do not accept the authority of the Vedas are that of Buddha, of Jaina and charvaka or lokayathas. All
these are classed as darsanas, from the verb dhrS to see, meaning the different views. Of these except the Charvakas,
all others accept the karma theory, the concept of mukthi, which fact influences their attitude towards the world and
the means of attaining the end. Next we shall examine the individual schools of Indian philosophy.
Geeta Dhyanam
Veena Nair
|| Om Namo Narayanaya ||
Geeta Dhyanam
A recurring theme in the Geeta is Krishna’s emphasis on the quality of sama-drushti, or equanimity in the face of opposites.
Whether one is faced with joy or sorrow, or friend or foe, one should to be able to respond calmly, free of desires or anger, free
from feelings of elation or frustration. This aspect is first introduced in Chapter 2, and then re-iterated in several places in the
subsequent chapters. One has a preferred response in a given situation depending on whom one is facing- if it is a friend our
response is different than if it were merely an acquaintance and still different if it is someone we really dislike. But Krishna says
that one sure way to freedom from the cycle of birth and death is to be free from these feelings of opposites. Then the question is
why would we want to respond similarly to happy or sad events? Why would we respond similarly to a friend or foe? The answer
is - the same eternal divine spark in the friend is also in the foe – Isha vaasyam idam sarvam. We are all ornaments of different
kinds made of the same gold or we are all vessels of different s shapes and sizes made of the same clay material. If that truth is
understood at a deeper level, then one would not feel animosity towards any being and therefore our responses, irrespective of
people and situations, would be motivated by a calm, steady mind free from any passions. And this attitude, assures Krishna, is
the best ticket to salvation!
Much has been made of the apparent differences between the path of Action and the path of Knowledge. Each path has its
advocates, claiming superiority of one path over the other. But Krishna says that such differences are perceived only by
immature minds. One who is a firm follower of one path also obtains the fruits that are obtained by the other. The key is to to
practice the path that one follows sincerely. So one may be a doer, and continuously performs actions, maybe to earn one’s
(to be continued..)
“True and sincere surrender unto the Lord is the essence of Bhakti (God-love). ‘I am Thine, All is Thine. Thy Will be done, my Lord’ – This is the best
Sharanaagathi Mantra or prayer of self-surrender. Seek His will. Do His will. Surrender to His will. You will become one with the Cosmic Will.” ...Swami
Sivananda.
References
Srimad Bhagavad-Gita – Swami Chinmayananda, Chapter V.
Gita Darshan, volume 5, Osho.
For excellent resources on the Geeta, visit
http://www.gitasupersite.iitk.ac.in/
http://www.bhagavad-gita.org/
http://sanskrit.safire.com/Sanskrit.html
http://www.vaisnava.cz/clanek_en.php3?no=24
|| Hari Om ||
Balagopal Ramakrishnan
(The article is from the below URL with few modifications here and there )
http://sreemadbhagawadgeeta.wordpress.com/category/gita-stories
Glories of the Seventeenth Chapter of Srimad Bhagavad-gita asShiva had narrated to Parvati.
Dushasana servant ofKing Khadgabahu’s son was manipulative and foolish.He made a bet with the prince that he could ride the elephant.
After going a few steps, the people there started requesting him, not to ride that dangerous rogue elephant. But foolish Dushasan started to
prod that elephant, used strong words and abused him. Suddenly, that elephant became very angry and started to run wildly here and there.
Unable to hold on, Dushasan fell to the ground. The elephant kicked him and he died. After that he attained the body of an elephant in
Simhaldwip, where he stayed in the king’s palace.
The king of Simhaldwip was a close friend of King Khadgabahu. One day the king of Simhaldwip decided to send that elephant as a
present to his friend, King Khadgabahu, who in turn presented that elephant to one poet, who pleased him with his beautiful poetry.
Thereafter, that poet sold that elephant for one hundred gold coins to the king of Malva. After some time, that elephant contracted a
terminal disease. When the elephant-keepers saw that the elephant had stopped eating and drinking, they reported the matter to the king.
When the king found out, he went to the place of the elephant, along with the best of doctors. At that time, to the surprise of that king, the
elephant started to speak, “My dear king you are very pious, and a strict follower of the Vedas. You always worship the lotus feet of Lord
Vishnu. So you should know, that at this time, when death is the doorstep these medicines and doctors are ineffective. Neither any kind of
charity of sacrifice will help at the time of death. If you care for me and want to help me, then bring someone, who daily recites the
Seventeenth Chapter of Srimad Bhagavad-gita.”
As requested by that elephant, the king brought one great devotee, who regularly recited the Seventeenth Chapter of the Srimad
Bhagavad-gita. That devotee, while chanting the Seventeenth Chapter, sprinkled water on the elephant at which time he gave up his
elephant body and attained a four-armed form, similar to that of Lord Vishnu. He immediately sat down in a 'pushpak' airplane, which had
been sent to take him to Vaikuntha. While sitting in that airplane, the king inquired from him about his previous birth. Dushasan, after
telling him everything, left for Vaikuntha. Since then, the best of kings,king Malva,started regularly reciting the Seventeenth Chapter of
Srimad Bhagavad-gita and when he died he too attained the lotus feet of Lord Krishna without fail.
'Bhagavad Gita' even in its chapter titles has this treasure cove of worldly and saintly wisdom that a string made out of those
titles also leads one to higher echelons of awareness and existence.
'Pain' is a powerful motivator and change agent. The ' arjunaviShAdayoga' truly exemplifies it. Like 'light' the 'jnana / samkhya
yoga' dispells the darkness of ignorance with the aid of 'acton'. 'Karma Yoga' is unavoidable to make progress. But the 'action'
has to end in 'knowledge' - 'jnAna karma samnyAsa yoga' leading to 'true renunciation' - 'karma samnyAsa yoga' - aiding in
'meditation' - 'Atasamayama / dhayana yoga'. This will reveal the 'jnana vijnAna yoga', the steps to the 'imperishable brahman'
- 'akShara brahma yoga'. By now one is ready to receive the 'royal secret' in the 'rAjavidyArAjaguhya yoga'. The mind slowly
settling, now, needs to listen the last lap of glories - the 'vibhuti yoga'. As always, 'Bhagavan'does a thorough job leaving no
stone unturned. 'He' showed 'himself' up in 'his' full glories - 'viswarUpa darshana yoga'. A devotee is born and hence the
'bhakthi yoga'. By now the student is fit for the higher aspects of life and existence in its complete form, 'Bhagavan' begins the
serious teachings in the following chapters:
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God Exists
SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA
http://www.sivanandaonline.org - A DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY PUBLICATION
SWAMI SIVANANDA.
1. God Exists
I
Every breath that flows in the nose,
Every beat that throbs in the heart,
Every artery that pulsates in the body,
Every thought that arises in the mind,
Speaks to you that God is near.
Every flower that wafts fragrance,
Every fruit that attracts you,
Every gentle breeze that blows,
Every river that smoothly flows,
Speaks of God and His mercy.
The vast ocean with its powerful waves,
The Mighty Himalayas with its glaciers,
The bright Sun and stars in the wide sky,
The lofty tree with its branches,
The cool springs in the hills and dales,
Tell me of His omnipotence.
The melody of sweet music,
The oration of powerful orators,
The poems of reputed poets,
The inventions of able scientists,
The operations of dexterous surgeons,
The utterances of holy saints,
The thoughts of the Bhagavad Gita,
The revelations of the Upanishads,
Speak of God and His wisdom.
II
Atheist want proofs for the existence of God. Can they give proof for the non-existence of God? No one has succeeded in showing proofs that God does not
exist.
Even many educated men now say boldly that there is no God, that everything in this world goes on and evolves according to definite laws. Can law arise by
itself? Can any law come out of nothing? Surely there must be an ultimate cause. That is God. That is the supreme Brahman or the Absolute. God is self-
existent Being. He is infinitely powerful, wise and good.
The notion of God means an absolutely perfect being. An absolutely perfect being must have all the positive attributes, including the attributes of existence.
So God must exist.
The existence of God cannot be proved by scientific experimentation. It is purely a question of faith and refers to the intuitive side of man.
The deepest craving, the deepest aspiration in man is for eternal happiness, eternal knowledge and eternal Truth. Man should search for some supernatural
entity which can satisfy his deepest cravings and aspirations.
As we explain everything within Nature by the law of cause and effect, so also Nature as a whole must be explained. It must have some cause. This cause
must be different from the effect. It must be some supernatural entity, i.e., God.
Nature is not a mere chance collection of events, a mere jumble of accidents, but an orderly affair. The planets move regularly in their orbits, seeds grow into
trees regularly, the seasons succeed each other in order. Now Nature cannot order itself. It requires the existence of an intelligent being, i.e., God, who is
responsible for it. Even Einstein, the great scientist, was strongly convinced of the creation of the universe by a Supreme Intelligence.
3. Who Is God ?
I
God is Satchidananda (Existence Absolute, Knowledge Absolute and Bliss Absolute). God is Truth. God is the Light of lights. God is all-pervading intelligence
or consciousness. God is all-pervading Power who governs this universe and keeps it in perfect order. He is the Inner Ruler of this body and mind
(Antaryamin). He is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent.
He exists,-past, present and future. He is unchanging amidst the changing phenomena. He is permanent amidst the impermanent, and imperishable amidst
the perishable things of this world. He is eternal, perpetual, indestructible, immutable and imperishable. He has created this world through the three Gunas-
Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas-for His own Leela (play). He has Maya under His control.
He is Swatantra or independent. He has good desires (satkama) and pure will (satsankalpa). He dispenses the fruits of actions of the Jivas. He is all-merciful.
He quenches the thirst of the Jivas. He satiates our hunger. It is through His power you see, hear and talk. Whatever you see is God. Whatever you hear is
God. God works through. your hands and eats through your mouth. On account of sheer ignorance and Abhimana (egoism) you have totally forgotten Him.
Eternal Happiness and Supreme Peace can be had only in God. That is the reason why sensible, intelligent, aspirants attempt to have God-realisation. God-
realisation can bring an end to the ever-revolving wheel of births and deaths and bestow supreme happiness on mankind. This world is really a long, long
dream. It is indeed a jugglery of Maya. The five senses delude you at every moment. Open your eyes. Learn to discriminate. Understand His mysteries. Feel
His Presence everywhere as well as His nearness. He dwells in the chamber of your own heart. He is the silent witness of your mind. He is the Sutradhara or
the holder of the string of your Prana. He is the womb for this world and the Vedas. He is the prompter of thought. Search Him inside your heart and obtain
His Grace. Then alone you have lived your life well. Then alone you are a man. Then alone you are truly wise. Quick, quick. There is not a moment to waste,
not a minute to delay. Now is the time, or never will it come.
II
God is love. He is an embodiment of eternal bliss, supreme peace and wisdom. He is all-merciful, omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent. He has neither
beginning nor end. He is the Supreme Being or Paramatma. The Gita styles Him as Purushottama or Supreme Purusha or Maheswara. He knows everything
in detail (Sarva-vid). He is the support for this world, body, mind, senses and Prana. Without Him not an atom can move. He is the womb for the Vedas. Indra,
Agni, Varuna, Vayu and Yama are His assistants. Earth, water, fire, air and ether are His five powers. Maya is His illusive Shakti (power).
God is Swayambhu, self-existent. He does not depend upon others for His existence. He is Swayam Prakasha or Swayam Jyoti, self-luminous. He does not
want any light to reveal Him. He reveals Himself by His own light. God is Swatah Siddha, self-proved. He does not want any proof, because He is the basis
for the act or process of proving. God is Paripoorna, self-contained. He contains everything in Himself. The entire universe is in Him. God is Swasamvedya.
He knows by Himself.
Brahma, Vishnu and Siva are the three aspects of God. Brahma is the creative aspect; Vishnu is the preservative aspect; and Siva is the destructive aspect.
There are three other aspects: Virat is the manifested aspect; Hiranyagarbha is the immanent aspect; and Ishwara is the causal aspect. Virat is the sum total
of all physical bodies; Hiranyagarbha is the sum total of all minds, i.e., He is the Cosmic Mind; and Ishwara is the sum total of all causal bodies (Karana
Sareera).
Srishti (creation), Sthiti (preservation), Samhara (destruction), Tirodhana or Tirobhava (veiling), and Anugraha (grace) are the five kinds of activities of God.
God is the exquisite taste in 'vimto.' He is the sweetness in the words of a child. He is the strength in a wrestler. He is beauty in the Himalayan landscape. He
is thrilling melody in music. He is the fragrance in jasmine and Champaka. He is the softness in the cushion. He is the Prana in the body and intelligence in
Antahkarana (fourfold mind: mind, intellect, ego and the subconscious mind).
Earth denotes His all-supporting nature. Water proclaims the message of His purity and sanctity. Fire indicates His self-luminous nature. Air signifies His
omnipotence. Ether speaks of His all-pervading nature.
He has the six attributes of divine wisdom (Jnana), dispassion (Vairagya), powers (Aishwarya), strength (Bala), wealth (Sri) and fame (Kirti). 14ence He is
called Bhagavan. He is the wire-puller (Sutradhara) of all these physical bodies of beings. He is the Inner Ruler (Antaryamin) of all beings. He is in you and
you are in Him. He is quite close to you. You were thinking in the beginning that He could be found only in Mount Kailas, Rameshwaram, Mecca, Jerusalem,
sky or Heaven. You had very vague ideas. This body is His moving temple. The sanctum sanctorum is the chamber of your own heart. Close your eyes.
By reading many books and developing an argumentative tendency, it is quite common today that young people
get into arguments with others. Once a young man aged 22 years went to Sankaracharya. When Sankaracharya
was giving spiritual lessons to his disciples he interrupted and asked Sankaracharya if all human beings in this
wide world should not be regarded as equal since the same kind of blood flows in all of them. Sankaracharya
smiled at this young man and said that the blood flowing in that youngster is hot and fast and so he was trying to
push things too far. It is not possible for man to distinguish between permanent and impermanent things. One can
adopt the notion of non-duality or advaita in one's own thoughts and attitudes but it is not possible to equate
everything in the world in practice. The young man insisted that this does not seem right. He stated that to him,
the proper thing appeared to be to treat all living being in the same manner.
Sankaracharya recognised that if this young man was allowed to go on in this strain, he was likely to reach some
absurd conclusions. Sankaracharya decided at once to teach him a lesson and immediately asked whether he had a
mother. The young man replied that he had a mother who was alive and that he respected her very much. He again
asked if the young man was married. The young man replied that he was married and that his wife also had come
with him to the ashram. Sankaracharya then asked him if he had a mother-in-law. The young man replied that the
mother-in-law was quite hale and healthy. Sankaracharya again asked if he had any sisters and the young man
replied in the affirmative and said he had two sisters. Sankaracharya asked if all these people were women. The
young man asked how it should be otherwise. Sankaracharya asked if he regarded all of them as equal and was
treating all these people in the same manner and if in particular, he was treating his wife as mother and his sister
as his mother.
In this world of multiplicity one has to recognize qualitative and quantitative differences. Each electric bulb is
varying in power and wattage. Therefore the light radiating from the bulb is not due to electric current. The
current is the same everywhere but the difference arises from the bulbs with different intensities. God's power is
like electric power and our bodies are the bulbs.
17 - Three in one
There was a small kingdom in which strangely enough all people where quite happy and very healthy. In course of
time both the ruler and ruled grew proud of this rare good fortune and claimed it to be a reward of their personal
righteousness. Since all of them were healthy, there was no physician in the kingdom. One day, a physician came
to its capital city and was happy to find that there was no other physician to compete with him in his profession in
the whole kingdom. But whenever he entered into conversation with the people and enquired after their health,
they would say: "Oh! We are brahmajnanis, no illness can touch us. We are the fortunate few chosen by God and
blessed by Him with health and happiness. Why do you tarry here, better go elsewhere to earn your living". The
physician however did not want to leave the city and was also hopeful that this snobbery of the people will not last
long.
Once, the king suddenly fell ill. The physician was summoned to the royal presence. He was pleased that God had
given him an opportunity to display his talent. He treated the king with reverence and great attention. The king
was slowly but steadily improving. However, he said: "Sir, I really thank you for your treatment but can you not
cure me quickly? I am not used to lying down like this for days together". The physician wanted to teach the king
and the people a lesson. He said: "Oh king, there is a quick cure, but I am afraid, I may not be able to get what I
want for preparing the medicine". The king said: "you need not doubt the capacity either of my ministers or my
people. They will be ready to procure anything you may require. They are all brahma jnanis. They will not bother
about any type of strain or sacrifice on their part to get their beloved king cured. Come, tell me what you want".
The physician said: "My Lord! I am glad that you are so confident". I require 1/4 pound of flesh from the body of
a brahma jnani - that is all". "Oh! How simple!”, exclaimed the king. The king immediately sent word to his
minister and commanded him to get at once 1/4 pound of flesh of any brahma jnani in the city".
The minister returned very late in the evening, very sad and dejected. The king asked eagerly "Why so late? Come
on, where is the flesh?” The minister pleaded, "Oh! King, I am sorry, I could not get what you wanted. When I
made the people know of what you need, everyone said: 'Oh, I am not a brahma jnani. Do you think that brahma
jnanis will be found in cities such as this?' How can we say confidently that we are all brahma jnanis?”
The king was surprised to hear this and looked at the physician pitiably. The physician said: "Oh king! do not feel
sad. This is the way of the world. One may claim to be anything but to actually live up to that high ideal is
extremely difficult. You are now recovered. Nothing is wrong with you. I need no human flesh. I planned this little
drama, only to let you know the truth. Pardon me".
Each person is "three in one", i.e. what he thinks of himself, what others think he is and finally, what he really is.
18 - God is
Once a king wanted to know answers to three questions about which he had been contemplating for a long time.
One day the king raised these questions in his Court Hall. The questions were: Where is God? In what direction
does He cast His look? What does He do? None could answer these questions. The King then summoned with due
honour a sage to his court. He asked the sage to answer these questions.
The Sage replied: "Like butter in the milk God is everywhere". To answer the second question the sage asked for a
lamp. He lit the lamp and asked the King: "In which direction does this lamp shed its light?" The lamp sheds its
light in all the directions" replied the king. The sage said "Likewise God is Effulgence itself and His vision is not
directed to a particular place or person. He is all seeing".. The king asked: "What does He do?" The sage said:
"Since I am in a way instructing you in spiritual matters, I am in the position of a preceptor, you a disciple. So we
have to exchange our places. Are you prepared for this?" The king agreed and came down from his elevated
position and sat on the seat in which the sage sat. The sage said with a twinkle in his eyes: "This is what God
does. He brings down the mighty and elevates the humble. He can make the poor rich and the rich poor. He can do
anything. He is all pervading. He is all seeing and omnipotent." The king was very much pleased with these
answers. He expressed his gratitude to the sage and honoured him in a fitting manner.
Like the king in the story, every one of us should try to understand the true characteristics of God: God is
Omnipresent, Omniscient, and Omnipotent.
Very glad to let you know that Sastry-ji has started comminicating with the group and feeling little better. However,
he is still on Oxygen and need all our prayers. Please have Sastry-ji in your prayers as he is still recovering from
his illness.
We also plead if you can financially help with his expensive treatment, please contact Shri. KV G or one of us at
guruvayur-owner@yahoogroups.com
May Guruvayoorappan be kind to him and bless him with better health and long life.
Having born as the sixth of eleven children on 23 rd October 1948 (Thulam, Makayiram), I grew up working in
the teashop that my father ran in our village. I did quite a bit of agricultural activities too.
Although my parents did not receive the schooling they deserved, they were well informed and cultured. Pious to
the core, they induced some of their qualities into all of us. They believed that education is the most important
wealth (Vidyadhanam sarvvadhanaal pradhanam) and it paid off. None of us ever failed in any class below
college level (Note that “all promotion” came much later). All eleven of us became Government Employees.
Seven became teachers . The youngest two are still in service.
My youngest brother, Dr.Mohandas, Muthalapuram too writes for children. I am a Physics graduate. Studied
throughout in Christian Institutions, the last being Union Christian College, Alwaye. I studied Malayalam only
upto Pre-Degree level.
Soon after graduation I was employed in the P&T Department, which later became DoT and finally BSNL.
Retired as a Divisional Engineer, voluntarily, in 2005 to live with our Children employed in Bangalore.
Although I was outside Kerala from January 1970, I never lost touch with Malayalam. However, any serious
attempt to “write” occurred only in 1994, thanks to Bombay Keraleeya Samajam, Kalakshethram Dombivli, Shri.
Venu Varieth and my brother, Mohan.
I was fond of Aksharaslokam, and perhaps, it made me an “Arakkavi”. Initially I wrote humorous slokams for
Kavanakauthukam and stories and & Poems for children in leading periodicals of Kerala, both Malayalam and
English. I have written a few features and humorous articles for aWeekly.
Somewhere along the line, I went through Narayaneeyam. Its profound influence did the rest. Now-a-days I am
having a tryst with Sreemad Bhagavatham.
Works.
Two Novels, two Story Collections and one Poetry for Children were brought out by Popular Publishing Houses.
All of these have previously appeared in periodicals. One of my stories has been included in Fourth Standard
Malayalam Text by Text Book Committee and another by a popular Text Book Publisher. Published a collection
of slokas, Neythiri, and collection of bhajans through family efforts. Besides, several slokas have been published
in Kavanakauthukam.
Unpublished stock include several works for children, a translation of Bhagavad Geetha, a 400 line hymn on
Lord Krishna, few Bhajans and about hundred slokas.
I have a website named Bhashanarayaneeyam and a blog Unnikale varoo katha parayaam.
Family
My wife, Vyshnavi Devi, is from Kunissery (Kallayil), Palakkad. Our Educational qualifications and Professional
details are the exactly same.
Elder child is Pravda, working as Language Translator in an MNC. She had an extremely satisfying academic
career culminating in a gold medal for MA Psychology from Pune University. Her husbad, Pradeep, is MBA and
is now working in Wipro. Their daughter Ammu is in 1st Standard.
Our son Prasun is an Electronic Design Engineer, now a Director in a Private firm. His wife Hima is a Science
Graduate previously employed in an MNC. Now she is more seriously in the family way.
Languages known (Reading writing and understanding-Besides the three taught at school) : Tamil, Kannada and
Marathi.
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Greatest achievement: Of course Neythiri. Besides writing this, conducted 3 day discourses (Thridinayajnjam)
based on the book.
The Koorappillil eleven with their parents. Family get together-3 generations
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asato ma sadgamaya
tamaso ma jyotirgamaya
mrtyorma amrtam gamaya
om shanti shanti shanti.
Lead me from the asat to the sat.
Lead me from darkness to light.
Lead me from death to immortality
Om Peace Peace Peace.
(Brhadaranyaka Upanishad)