First Principle: Whoever you encounter is the right one. This means that no one comes into our life by chance. Everyone who is around us, anyone with whom we interact, represents something, whether to teach us something or to help us improve a current situation. Second Principle: Whatever happened is the only thing that could have happened. Nothing, absolutely nothing of that which we experienced could have been any other way. Not even in the least important detail. There is no “If only I had done that differently….., then it would have been different….”. No. What happened is the only thing that could have taken place and must have taken place, for us to learn our lesson in order to move forward. Every single situation in life which we encounter is absolutely perfect, even when it defies our understanding and our ego. Third Principle: Each moment in which something begins is the right moment. Everything begins at exactly the right moment, neither earlier nor later. When we are ready for it, for that something new in our life, it is there, ready to begin. Fourth Principle: What is over, is over. It is that simple. When something in our life ends, it helps our evolution. That is why, enriched by the recent experience, it is better to let go and move __._,_.___
By Prema Pandurangan There is a deep-seated desire for wealth in every individual and sastras accept wealth as a legitimate aspiration. It is included in the four main goals of life (Purusharthas) — righteousness (Dharma), wealth (Artha), desire (Kama) and liberation (Moksha). Scriptures teach us to evaluate wealth in philosophical and secular terms. Though renunciation is the ideal to be practised in one’s lifetime for the attainment of salvation, wealth is shown as necessary for worldly upkeep. Scriptures teach us that wealth has to be earned by rightful means and warn us of its dangers. An excess of wealth can make one inebriate, become a constant worry and, if put to wrong uses, can destroy one’s peace of mind. When Bali began an Asvamedha Yaga to gain mastery over the worlds, the Lord incarnated as Vamana and approached Him for alms. Bali was impressed by the handsome youth and was willing to give him whatever he wanted. The boy wanted only that much of land he could cover with three paces. Sukracharya warned Bali not to give all in haste. His insightful advice at this juncture is practical and teaches us how to use wealth in a wise manner. Charity should not endanger one’s life and livelihood. Wealth has to be used for the practice of one’s religion. A part of our earnings has to be set aside for selfless acts that will bring us fame even after we die — such as protection of the scriptures, cows, etc. Acts of charity for the purpose of people’s welfare, for the family and for the needy are also encouraged. This paves the way for the growth of a welfare society. There are long-term benefits as well for those who engage in such deeds — for their generous acts take care of their well-being in this world and hereafter. Such is the power of righteous deeds. But Bali had already committed himself to the youth and found himself shorn of the immense wealth that had been his just a minute ago. He had to offer his head in all humility to fulfil his promise. This shows that wealth is slippery especially when one lacks humility.
Preview of Sprflycat’s blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Amritapuri, India Entry Title: “The Ashram” Entry: “We got up in the morning and headed for the boat jetty to cruise to Ammas ashram halfway down the backwaters [...]
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Click on the image above to see the Aarti The Seven Day Parayan has been posted once again,you may copy the same in a word document and take a print out of the same and make booklet so that you can read the same daily. May the readers and devotees get complete and whole hearted devotion to Sai’s Feet.May His form be ever fixed in their eyes and may they see Sai (The Lord)in all beings.Amen!
Hi friends Actually this is a live Yoga Asana class at Sivananda International Ashram Neyyardam Kerala, India and I was not teaching for camera:) My Japanese buddy (KUNI) was recording this without my knowledge, I knew only next day when he told me that he recorded my class:) Actually me and him did TTC and [...]
The ceremony finishes the couples then go off to see Shri Muni Raji and receive his blessings, and the best wishes of their friends and guests. Then the Dancing really gets going….[See next couple of videos ]!!!
Graduates of Kashi Atlanta’s Classical Yoga Teacher Training (CYTT) talk about their experiences and how they have grown as yoga practitioners and as teachers. Kashi Atlanta is an urban yoga ashram located in Atlanta, Ga. Our Classical Yoga Teachers Training program is certified by the Yoga Alliance and is offered yearly. For more information on [...]
This is a video from a student studied at Satya Bodh Ashram, India
