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From: Sivananda <pan...@dlshq.org>
Date: 9 September 2012 04:19
Subject: 125th Birthday Anniversary of Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj (2012)
To: Sivananda Subscriber <priy...@gmail.com>
Om Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya!
Namaste!
Today (September 8th) is the 125th birthday
anniversary of revered Sri Swami Sivanandaji. In
honour of this occasion we uploaded an article titled
"The Spirit of Ananda Kutir" by Smt. Savitri Asopa.
This article is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/saints/siva_anandakutir.htm
The same is attached below for our reflection.
An article by Sri Swami Krishnanandaji titled
"Memories of Gurudev Swami Sivananda" has been posted
at:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/disc/disc_207.html
Yours in the service of Gurudev,
Pannirselvam
-----------------------------------------------------
The Spirit of Ananda Kutir
The spirit that pervades and works behind the every
activity of the Ananda Kutir, cannot be expressed,
but can be deeply felt and experienced at times. The
degree of manifestation of the spirit differs from an
individual to individual, because the degree of
revelation varies. Now, greater the revelation,
greater shall be the faith and devotion of a person.
And to these chosen few whom the spirit stands fully
revealed, their devotion and dedication is Supreme,
for they are not deluded, for they at every moment
behold the beauty, splendour and glory of the spirit.
If we ponder deeply we find that behind every
department of Ananda Kutir it is the spirit of Sri
Sat-Guru Sivananda that is ever working very
actively. So to work sincerely in any department is
to become an instrument in the hands of Sri Swami
Sivananda. Behind the press, behind the studio,
behind the hospitals, behind the temples, in the
Annapurna hall, behind the typewriters, it is the
spirit of Sri Swami Sivananda that works. Minus Sri
Swami Sivananda from all these things, then they will
all become meaningless. And I remember the day when I
was to begin the work of typing letters. Sri Gurudeva
said, "Do not be afraid of the work. Do not think
that you are typing." Believe it or not, behind every
cup of tea and plate of food, too, there is His
unseen hand and Spirit.
Countless people come to Ananda Kutir, out of them
some are unimpressed, while some are captured by the
Divine Spirit of Sri Guru Deva. Only those are
captured whom the Sat-Guru draws to Himself; and
those whom He draws, He works up the transformation
of their personalities by various methods. Sri Guru
Deva's Spirit pervades the entire Universe. That is
the only reason why He is able to help us even when
we are far, far away from Him. In the Ashram also,
the thoughts and feelings and actions of every person
are known to Him.
I have a firm conviction that every feeling, thought
and action of every person is known to Sri Guru Deva.
I have always felt His Omnipresence. And once He
draws a person to His feet, then He works for the
evolution of the person. Whenever we move towards
goodness, He would at once give us encouragement. And
when He would find us stepping on the path of evil,
He would give us a nice unseen, sweet slap or a kick.
Though unseen, it is at once felt by the recipient.
Those are the moments of struggle, darkness and
remorse. When repentance and humility manifest in the
heart, Sri Guru Deva Himself kneels down, out of His
Supreme Love and compassion, to lift us up. This
process goes on continuously between the Guru and
disciple. Sri Guru Deva adopts various methods to
transform the disciples. Sometimes He would Himself
send terrible trials, tests and storms. Sometimes He
would talk through someone and warn us. Sometimes He
would talk to us through books and dreams. Sometimes
He would send powerful thought-waves and sometimes
amidst the darkness of struggle, and painful inner
civil war, He would bless us with some revelation
accompanied by bliss. And, these moments infuse in us
courage, faith and hope, to struggle and struggle
forward.
Every moment Sri Guru Deva is shedding Grace and
blessings on each and every person. But our own
impurities obstruct the showers. Our own doubts, ego,
and ingratitude shut out the blessedness that Sri
Guru Deva wants to give us. Siva works at the very
destruction of these barriers, so that our hearts and
minds may be purified. The process of purification is
extremely painful, but Siva calls it the negative
aspect of Grace.
Various experiences in the Ashram have given me the
firm conviction that Siva is the embodiment of Divine
Mother. As Sri Kali, He would assume Her frightening
form and destroy the Asuras (the evil in us). As Sri
Lakshmi He would shed Gracious smile on us and bless
us with all sorts of prosperities and ultimately as
Sri Saraswati showers supreme wisdom on His devotees.
Once Siva draws a person, then whether he be far or
near, whether he wants or not, whether he knows or
not, Siva works for the evolution of that person,
slowly but surely.
From the book Sivananda: Poet, Philosopher and Saint
http://www.dlshq.org/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?pid=EO17&exact_match=on
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From: Sivananda <pan...@dlshq.org>
Date: 9 September 2012 04:19
Subject: 125th Birthday Anniversary of Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj (2012)
To: Sivananda Subscriber <priy...@gmail.com>
Om Namo Bhagavate Sivanandaya!
Namaste!
Today (September 8th) is the 125th birthday
anniversary of revered Sri Swami Sivanandaji. In
honour of this occasion we uploaded an article titled
"The Spirit of Ananda Kutir" by Smt. Savitri Asopa.
This article is at:
http://www.dlshq.org/saints/siva_anandakutir.htm
The same is attached below for our reflection.
An article by Sri Swami Krishnanandaji titled
"Memories of Gurudev Swami Sivananda" has been posted
at:
http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/disc/disc_207.html
Yours in the service of Gurudev,
Pannirselvam
-----------------------------------------------------
The Spirit of Ananda Kutir
The spirit that pervades and works behind the every
activity of the Ananda Kutir, cannot be expressed,
but can be deeply felt and experienced at times. The
degree of manifestation of the spirit differs from an
individual to individual, because the degree of
revelation varies. Now, greater the revelation,
greater shall be the faith and devotion of a person.
And to these chosen few whom the spirit stands fully
revealed, their devotion and dedication is Supreme,
for they are not deluded, for they at every moment
behold the beauty, splendour and glory of the spirit.
If we ponder deeply we find that behind every
department of Ananda Kutir it is the spirit of Sri
Sat-Guru Sivananda that is ever working very
actively. So to work sincerely in any department is
to become an instrument in the hands of Sri Swami
Sivananda. Behind the press, behind the studio,
behind the hospitals, behind the temples, in the
Annapurna hall, behind the typewriters, it is the
spirit of Sri Swami Sivananda that works. Minus Sri
Swami Sivananda from all these things, then they will
all become meaningless. And I remember the day when I
was to begin the work of typing letters. Sri Gurudeva
said, "Do not be afraid of the work. Do not think
that you are typing." Believe it or not, behind every
cup of tea and plate of food, too, there is His
unseen hand and Spirit.
Countless people come to Ananda Kutir, out of them
some are unimpressed, while some are captured by the
Divine Spirit of Sri Guru Deva. Only those are
captured whom the Sat-Guru draws to Himself; and
those whom He draws, He works up the transformation
of their personalities by various methods. Sri Guru
Deva's Spirit pervades the entire Universe. That is
the only reason why He is able to help us even when
we are far, far away from Him. In the Ashram also,
the thoughts and feelings and actions of every person
are known to Him.
I have a firm conviction that every feeling, thought
and action of every person is known to Sri Guru Deva.
I have always felt His Omnipresence. And once He
draws a person to His feet, then He works for the
evolution of the person. Whenever we move towards
goodness, He would at once give us encouragement. And
when He would find us stepping on the path of evil,
He would give us a nice unseen, sweet slap or a kick.
Though unseen, it is at once felt by the recipient.
Those are the moments of struggle, darkness and
remorse. When repentance and humility manifest in the
heart, Sri Guru Deva Himself kneels down, out of His
Supreme Love and compassion, to lift us up. This
process goes on continuously between the Guru and
disciple. Sri Guru Deva adopts various methods to
transform the disciples. Sometimes He would Himself
send terrible trials, tests and storms. Sometimes He
would talk through someone and warn us. Sometimes He
would talk to us through books and dreams. Sometimes
He would send powerful thought-waves and sometimes
amidst the darkness of struggle, and painful inner
civil war, He would bless us with some revelation
accompanied by bliss. And, these moments infuse in us
courage, faith and hope, to struggle and struggle
forward.
Every moment Sri Guru Deva is shedding Grace and
blessings on each and every person. But our own
impurities obstruct the showers. Our own doubts, ego,
and ingratitude shut out the blessedness that Sri
Guru Deva wants to give us. Siva works at the very
destruction of these barriers, so that our hearts and
minds may be purified. The process of purification is
extremely painful, but Siva calls it the negative
aspect of Grace.
Various experiences in the Ashram have given me the
firm conviction that Siva is the embodiment of Divine
Mother. As Sri Kali, He would assume Her frightening
form and destroy the Asuras (the evil in us). As Sri
Lakshmi He would shed Gracious smile on us and bless
us with all sorts of prosperities and ultimately as
Sri Saraswati showers supreme wisdom on His devotees.
Once Siva draws a person, then whether he be far or
near, whether he wants or not, whether he knows or
not, Siva works for the evolution of that person,
slowly but surely.
From the book Sivananda: Poet, Philosopher and Saint
http://www.dlshq.org/cgi-bin/store/commerce.cgi?pid=EO17&exact_match=on
-----------------------------------------------------
Sivananda Day-to-day is sent out weekly.
To subscribe to this mailing list please go to:
http://www.dlshq.org/cgi-bin/dada/mail.cgi
Other Sivananda related lists:
1) Sivananda Daily Readings
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sivanandadaily/
2) Sivananda's Thought for the Day
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SivanandasThoughtForTheDay/
3) Sivananda Daily Readings & Thought for the Day
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dlsmalaysia/
4) Various Selections from Sivananda's Works
http://www.sivananda.org/publications/mailinglists/
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