Radhe Radhe
Tiring day today.. Helping a friend move houses. Moving from a third story Apartment to a house. Took us more than 1/2 a day to shift.
Had a Program yesterday at Shri Mandir. It is confirmed/official that GOD has been given the 4th Friday of the Month Slot to do satsangh. Fixed program. We had kirtan for 30 minutes and then 5 minutes talk by Muthu Ji. It was well recieved by the faithful in the temple.
Spoke to Shri Ramuji after the program who gave us some nice tips to conduct programs in a new place...
After that we took part in a 3 hour recital of a Akhand Ram Charit Manas Recital. Finished at 12am.
After todays shifting we had a Ram Charit Manas session in Hoxton Park....The topic chosen today was from UttarKand where the Kumars' came to see Shri Ram and did a stuti of Shri Ram.
Had lots of chanting of Mahamantra.
Glories to the HOLY name which burns sins accumulated through millions of lives.
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Jai Satguru Nath
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
24th July 2008
Radhe Radhe
A toughday at work. Things got hostile...I managed to keep my calm. The oppressor came and apologised himself followed by the company director...who was pleased with the way I handled the situation.
It is true that one left no choice but to regret when acting in haste. Despite the oppression, I didnt feel alone. Felt secure at all times... Dont get me wrong...I did not submit...did say what was needed when it was...but did not get pulled in a verbal slang.
Thinking...How a devotee would handle such situations..Where is the fine line between tolerance/forebearance and unnecessary submission. I guess the philosophy of trinasapi sunicena is a fool proof stand.
Had harmonium classes today. 2 new students. they were pretty good..fast learners. taught them to sing Maha mantra in the first lesson. Both of them learnt it.
Jagdish Bhai came over after his trip to India... was telling stories of his trip. India is a great land.
**Question...if someone would please give me an opinion on this. Is it wrong to spend too much time in swadhyaaya...preparation for satsangh etc at the cost of time for the family, like for my wife. She hasnt complained and nor do i get the vibe that she is upset abt that. Just wondering ...
I am sure it is all abt time management. If one manages time properly, they can get plenty of time for their svadhyaaya and research and famly as well. Ideally this should go together. As Guruji says..the spiritual journey should be a pleasant one. Guruji is so much like a mother and so compassionate and understanding that he doesnt want anyone to be inconvenienced in the bhakti Marg.
Jai ho.. Maybe one day I can realise the art of living a true spiritual life which encompasses a perdfectly happy household life.
see our youtube presentation for Guru Purnima...Beautifullly put together by Dinesh and Mahesh Bhai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMRzLOmF6Fs&eurl=http://www.namadwaar.org/ozgod/
Radhe Radhe
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishn Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
A toughday at work. Things got hostile...I managed to keep my calm. The oppressor came and apologised himself followed by the company director...who was pleased with the way I handled the situation.
It is true that one left no choice but to regret when acting in haste. Despite the oppression, I didnt feel alone. Felt secure at all times... Dont get me wrong...I did not submit...did say what was needed when it was...but did not get pulled in a verbal slang.
Thinking...How a devotee would handle such situations..Where is the fine line between tolerance/forebearance and unnecessary submission. I guess the philosophy of trinasapi sunicena is a fool proof stand.
Had harmonium classes today. 2 new students. they were pretty good..fast learners. taught them to sing Maha mantra in the first lesson. Both of them learnt it.
Jagdish Bhai came over after his trip to India... was telling stories of his trip. India is a great land.
**Question...if someone would please give me an opinion on this. Is it wrong to spend too much time in swadhyaaya...preparation for satsangh etc at the cost of time for the family, like for my wife. She hasnt complained and nor do i get the vibe that she is upset abt that. Just wondering ...
I am sure it is all abt time management. If one manages time properly, they can get plenty of time for their svadhyaaya and research and famly as well. Ideally this should go together. As Guruji says..the spiritual journey should be a pleasant one. Guruji is so much like a mother and so compassionate and understanding that he doesnt want anyone to be inconvenienced in the bhakti Marg.
Jai ho.. Maybe one day I can realise the art of living a true spiritual life which encompasses a perdfectly happy household life.
see our youtube presentation for Guru Purnima...Beautifullly put together by Dinesh and Mahesh Bhai
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMRzLOmF6Fs&eurl=http://www.namadwaar.org/ozgod/
Radhe Radhe
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishn Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
TUESDAY 22nd July 2008
Radhe Radhe
Went with Jayanti Mataji and Ramanan uncle to a family friends house who are going through a lot of difficulties and testing times. Did Prarthana with Maha Mantra there ...Jayanti Mataji quoted a few verses from the Kirtanam Paldire ( hope that is correct).....Very nice...
Mataji encouraged the hosts to please chant. Encouraged them and told them the power of Maha Mantra which has the power to bestow all needs and fulfill all desires...
Then we came home and Mataji and Uncle did a prayer in our temple Room as well...It was so nice....
Just lament my position today..knowing that I am in a shelter of a kalpa vriksha and yet still going around placing expectations and desires with others...
When will I that realisation come that, what is it that Nama cannot give.
All Glories to the Kalpa taru Hari Nama
Shri Sadguru Nath Maharaj ki jai
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Went with Jayanti Mataji and Ramanan uncle to a family friends house who are going through a lot of difficulties and testing times. Did Prarthana with Maha Mantra there ...Jayanti Mataji quoted a few verses from the Kirtanam Paldire ( hope that is correct).....Very nice...
Mataji encouraged the hosts to please chant. Encouraged them and told them the power of Maha Mantra which has the power to bestow all needs and fulfill all desires...
Then we came home and Mataji and Uncle did a prayer in our temple Room as well...It was so nice....
Just lament my position today..knowing that I am in a shelter of a kalpa vriksha and yet still going around placing expectations and desires with others...
When will I that realisation come that, what is it that Nama cannot give.
All Glories to the Kalpa taru Hari Nama
Shri Sadguru Nath Maharaj ki jai
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Guru Purnima Celebration in Sydney
Radhe Radhe
Current Time: 10:20 am. Just came back from Radio Interview on Radio Navtarang. Spoke for about 15 minutes on Sunderkand, as it was the topic of the month on the radio.
One of the questions he asked was..what is the significance of a musical rendition/parayana of Sunderkand (in reference to the RAM CHARIT MANAS, by Goswami Tulasidas) - iterated G's discourse on SANKIRTANA and the importance of GAAN. ...i.e. Sama gana priya, etc etc.
Have Harmonium classes soon. The kids are doing really well learning the harmonium and also singing Maha mantra. I see it as another way of getting kids chanting Maha mantra.
After that..will be preparing for Guru Purnima
9:55 pm..
Just came back from GP and after dropping all the kids home. It was a nice night in celebration of GURU PURNIMA. It was also my first session where I witnessed how prayers were conducted for individuals with Maha Mantra. Very devine session held by Shri Jayanthi Mataji. The energy was very strong. Amazing to say the least.
Followed BY GP program ...i.e Speech by Shri Mutthu Ji, myself and Shri Ramanan Ji, with Bhajans, Shlokas, and the like.
The kids enjoyed it...
One thing that really touched me was when i heard that Guruji has predicted that by 2032 (I hope that is correct) the Maha mantra will be chanted everywhere globally.
Oh yeah...forgot...Guru Kripa...we also escaped narrowly from a big accident...truly a firstd experience of its kind in my life. Amazing since we just came back from the GP program to hear Shri Ramanans story of HIS close encounter while in India which was also nothing but an exhibition of Guru Kripa....Guru Kripa hi kevalam.
I recollect now what G once said...He said that HE is with me all the time.
http://www.namadwaar.org/ozgod/newsevents/news/
Jay Sadguru Nath
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Current Time: 10:20 am. Just came back from Radio Interview on Radio Navtarang. Spoke for about 15 minutes on Sunderkand, as it was the topic of the month on the radio.
One of the questions he asked was..what is the significance of a musical rendition/parayana of Sunderkand (in reference to the RAM CHARIT MANAS, by Goswami Tulasidas) - iterated G's discourse on SANKIRTANA and the importance of GAAN. ...i.e. Sama gana priya, etc etc.
Have Harmonium classes soon. The kids are doing really well learning the harmonium and also singing Maha mantra. I see it as another way of getting kids chanting Maha mantra.
After that..will be preparing for Guru Purnima
9:55 pm..
Just came back from GP and after dropping all the kids home. It was a nice night in celebration of GURU PURNIMA. It was also my first session where I witnessed how prayers were conducted for individuals with Maha Mantra. Very devine session held by Shri Jayanthi Mataji. The energy was very strong. Amazing to say the least.
Followed BY GP program ...i.e Speech by Shri Mutthu Ji, myself and Shri Ramanan Ji, with Bhajans, Shlokas, and the like.
The kids enjoyed it...
One thing that really touched me was when i heard that Guruji has predicted that by 2032 (I hope that is correct) the Maha mantra will be chanted everywhere globally.
Oh yeah...forgot...Guru Kripa...we also escaped narrowly from a big accident...truly a firstd experience of its kind in my life. Amazing since we just came back from the GP program to hear Shri Ramanans story of HIS close encounter while in India which was also nothing but an exhibition of Guru Kripa....Guru Kripa hi kevalam.
I recollect now what G once said...He said that HE is with me all the time.
http://www.namadwaar.org/ozgod/newsevents/news/
Jay Sadguru Nath
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
19th July 2008
Radhe Radhe
Sadguru Nath ki Jay
Had a wonderful day of satsangh today.
In the morning, went to a guru Purnima celebration (Sanskriti Diwas) by Hindu Heritage Sabha, where a total of 1011 Hanuman Chalisa was taking place. Was asked to lead the chanting...with a few other singers....It was really nice to sing collectively. Photos to be posted soon..
In the evening, visited a GP celebration organised by AYAPPA SWAMI devotees. The purohita gave a beautuful short speech before the Namadwaar Sydney team started singing. It was in Tamil...but i felt like i was understanding..and Later translated to me by Jayanthi Mataji. He said Ayappa swamiji is Shri HARI HAR SUTA ..and LORD Hari is the mother. So the child is attracted to the mother as the LORD SHRI HARI IS COMPASSIONATE like a mother. And The he said the NAMA Dwaar team was about to do NAMA SANKIRTANAM which is most attractive to LORD HARI, hence to win the favour of the mother is to sing Hari NAMA. He also said that the Bhajans we have (there were other bhajans performed by devotees prior to us) sung so far are kritis by mankind..however what we are about to hear is no human kritthi..MAHA MANTRA is something which our granthas, RISHIS have forever glorified and most importantly is most appealing to the LORD.....
So we performed abt 30 mins of cont MAHA MANTRA KIRTANAM. Adiyen was talking to the eldest son of the Mataji who passed away. Told him of the power of Mahamantra and the power of prayer. Requested his Mothers DOB information so the Namadwaar team could perform prayers for her liberation. So was so happy to hear that. Also gave laxmi for the service of Brahmanas and sadhus in Vrindaban in the name of Mother.
The LORD is very merciful...as always.
HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
Sadguru Nath ki Jay
Had a wonderful day of satsangh today.
In the morning, went to a guru Purnima celebration (Sanskriti Diwas) by Hindu Heritage Sabha, where a total of 1011 Hanuman Chalisa was taking place. Was asked to lead the chanting...with a few other singers....It was really nice to sing collectively. Photos to be posted soon..
In the evening, visited a GP celebration organised by AYAPPA SWAMI devotees. The purohita gave a beautuful short speech before the Namadwaar Sydney team started singing. It was in Tamil...but i felt like i was understanding..and Later translated to me by Jayanthi Mataji. He said Ayappa swamiji is Shri HARI HAR SUTA ..and LORD Hari is the mother. So the child is attracted to the mother as the LORD SHRI HARI IS COMPASSIONATE like a mother. And The he said the NAMA Dwaar team was about to do NAMA SANKIRTANAM which is most attractive to LORD HARI, hence to win the favour of the mother is to sing Hari NAMA. He also said that the Bhajans we have (there were other bhajans performed by devotees prior to us) sung so far are kritis by mankind..however what we are about to hear is no human kritthi..MAHA MANTRA is something which our granthas, RISHIS have forever glorified and most importantly is most appealing to the LORD.....
So we performed abt 30 mins of cont MAHA MANTRA KIRTANAM. Adiyen was talking to the eldest son of the Mataji who passed away. Told him of the power of Mahamantra and the power of prayer. Requested his Mothers DOB information so the Namadwaar team could perform prayers for her liberation. So was so happy to hear that. Also gave laxmi for the service of Brahmanas and sadhus in Vrindaban in the name of Mother.
The LORD is very merciful...as always.
HARE RAMA HARE RAMA RAMA RAMA HARE HARE
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
Monday, July 14, 2008
Day with Tulasi and Surabhi
Radhe Radhe
Had a great day on Sunday with Tulasi and Surabhi.. Want to know who they are ...
Check it out...
http://picasaweb.google.com/deepak.vinod/Aug12
They are really beautiful.....
Other than that just doing some swadhyaya...preparing materials for upcoming programs...
Had nice dream of Glast nite..
Radhe Radhe...
Had a great day on Sunday with Tulasi and Surabhi.. Want to know who they are ...
Check it out...
http://picasaweb.google.com/deepak.vinod/Aug12
They are really beautiful.....
Other than that just doing some swadhyaya...preparing materials for upcoming programs...
Had nice dream of Glast nite..
Radhe Radhe...
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Saturday 12th July
Radhe Radhe...
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Wow...Haven't updated the blog for a few days...Have been sick...Took 3 days off work...
That should not be an excuse though. It's surrendering to the minds weak excuses. Signs of weakness..very bad Deepak
..Ok sorry...Wont Happen again...There must be an update on at least every second day...
Had a nice satsangh today...It was Vijay Prabhuji's dad's 1 year Shraadh Ceremony eve. More than 60 people turned up. We recited the 9th Chapter of bhagwat Gita and discussed the following verse
api cet suduracharo, bhajate mam ananya bhak,
sadhur eva sa mantavyah, samyag vyavasito hi sa
"Even if one commits the most abominable actions, if he is engaged in devotional service, he is to be considered saintly, because he is properly situated.
How remarkebly unopposedly compassionate is the LORD. We can just get a slight glimpse based on this verse. Is there anyone so compassionate...The mind remembers...and as i was reading Ji's as it strikes me and coincidentally the same subject which adiyen spoke abt on Friday ....SriJi's Grace...The grace of Janak-nandini Kishori Pirrati Shri SitaJi...really makes the grace of the LORD very Minute Remember..Jayant....the demonesses in Ashoka Vatika..how Mata Sita Spared their lives from Anjaneya...Yes there is one more compassionate than the LORD...and she is Mother..Siyaju....and yet I believe there is one even more merciful...And lordship please forgive me for this...The Guru..who introduces the jiva to the LORD..who blesses the jiva with Mantropdesha.
The Satsangh today however comprised of Reciting Chapter 9 of Bhagwad Gita...discussion on the above verse...Nama Mahima...And always nice to heaer MutthuJi speak...on Nama Mahima as well...and about 30 minutes of Maha Mantra. Lord's so so so merciful/...
It was a different crowd that we had this time...Lots of Non-Sanatan followers...Like Arya Samaj...christian and a few muslims. It was comforting...despite a few not singing..at least the nama entered their ears.....The seed shall bear its fruit in due course...Jay Gurudeva.
....Yesterday...Friday...as mentioned...went to a Ramayan Satsangh...speaking on the topic of Jayant who bit Mata Sita in the foot and the lord Ram releasing an arrow made out of a twig and finally due to the Updesha of a Guru in the form of Srila Naarad..Jayant took shelter of the LORD ad the LORD spared his life...after request from shri Kishoriji.
Time to retire....2 days in a row i had darshan of Shri Ji in the dream....
Shri Ji...Please give me humility that I always remember that my purpose in life is to serve you...Guru kripa hi kevalam.
Oh yeah....Forgot...Had a guest from Canberra at todays satsangh...He would love to invite us to do sankirtan at his house....Jay Gurudev/...
Haven't spoken to Brother Ramu for a while...Hope he does remember me sometimes..
Radhe Radhe
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Wow...Haven't updated the blog for a few days...Have been sick...Took 3 days off work...
..Ok sorry...Wont Happen again...There must be an update on at least every second day...
Had a nice satsangh today...It was Vijay Prabhuji's dad's 1 year Shraadh Ceremony eve. More than 60 people turned up. We recited the 9th Chapter of bhagwat Gita and discussed the following verse
api cet suduracharo, bhajate mam ananya bhak,
sadhur eva sa mantavyah, samyag vyavasito hi sa
"Even if one commits the most abominable actions, if he is engaged in devotional service, he is to be considered saintly, because he is properly situated.
How remarkebly unopposedly compassionate is the LORD. We can just get a slight glimpse based on this verse. Is there anyone so compassionate...The mind remembers...and as i was reading Ji's as it strikes me and coincidentally the same subject which adiyen spoke abt on Friday ....SriJi's Grace...The grace of Janak-nandini Kishori Pirrati Shri SitaJi...really makes the grace of the LORD very Minute Remember..Jayant....the demonesses in Ashoka Vatika..how Mata Sita Spared their lives from Anjaneya...Yes there is one more compassionate than the LORD...and she is Mother..Siyaju....and yet I believe there is one even more merciful...And lordship please forgive me for this...The Guru..who introduces the jiva to the LORD..who blesses the jiva with Mantropdesha.
The Satsangh today however comprised of Reciting Chapter 9 of Bhagwad Gita...discussion on the above verse...Nama Mahima...And always nice to heaer MutthuJi speak...on Nama Mahima as well...and about 30 minutes of Maha Mantra. Lord's so so so merciful/...
It was a different crowd that we had this time...Lots of Non-Sanatan followers...Like Arya Samaj...christian and a few muslims. It was comforting...despite a few not singing..at least the nama entered their ears.....The seed shall bear its fruit in due course...Jay Gurudeva.
....Yesterday...Friday...as mentioned...went to a Ramayan Satsangh...speaking on the topic of Jayant who bit Mata Sita in the foot and the lord Ram releasing an arrow made out of a twig and finally due to the Updesha of a Guru in the form of Srila Naarad..Jayant took shelter of the LORD ad the LORD spared his life...after request from shri Kishoriji.
Time to retire....2 days in a row i had darshan of Shri Ji in the dream....
Shri Ji...Please give me humility that I always remember that my purpose in life is to serve you...Guru kripa hi kevalam.
Oh yeah....Forgot...Had a guest from Canberra at todays satsangh...He would love to invite us to do sankirtan at his house....Jay Gurudev/...
Haven't spoken to Brother Ramu for a while...Hope he does remember me sometimes..
Radhe Radhe
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