Revolution on its way....

Hey Guys Jai Gurudeva!

Finally I am here with my first post for the New Year 2010.With the Grace of the Master we have bugun the New Year with a royal bash. As it is rightly said that opposite values are comlimentary when the New Year started of with unpleasant news of youths commiting suicides (stats indicates 15 yoths every hour) there was a negative aura that had got created in the environment.However when we have our belved Guru with us he will 4 sure not let that contiue for long. After the factastic concert of 2500+ Hindustani Classical Vocalists performing on one platform in Gurudev's physical presence Guruji declared to the adventorous and enthusiastic Yes!+ team ofcourse through our bubbly Bau and Dynamic Dinehda that 1lakh & 8 (thats for spiritual reasons) youngsters in Mumbai and 51000 youths in Pune would be doing the Yes!+ course i.e experiencing Sudarshankriya......WOW now thats something absolutely historic and revolutionary to watch out for! More 2 come......

Yoga Vasishta

Hi Guys Jai Gurudeva!

First of all let me apologize for not being able to post on the my blog 4 u guys.It's better late than never.Ive got a whole lot of things to share with all of you. Its been 2 weeks now we(Mulund +Thane Vol) have been listening to the 'Yoga Vashishta series in the powerful voice of the most amazing orator of AOL Arun Mahadevan and Atikaji who incidently is also a Yes!+ teacher. Listening to Yoga Vasishta has a two fold benifit.The first implied benifit is that it gives you an entirely new perspective and dimension to human life.And the second obvious benifit is that it really adds value to improve your vocabulary big time. Such profound and deep knowledge explained in such sophisticated language.You actually go speechles and numb listening to Yoga Vashista.One experiences a mixed feeeling of wonder, amazement,and also a realization of utter insignificance dawns upon you.After listening to Yoga Vasishta when you go back to read the book its easier for one to relate to what the writer is wanting to convey. A must read book that I would strongly recommend each one to buy, for this would be the most valuable investment in the life of every individual who chooses to know more about life.

Where can I get the book : Yoga Vashishta (Venkateshanda) Giri stores matunga or in our divine shop.Just a phone call away, contact Jigar -9223371002

Gandhiji

M – Memorable
A – Awareness
H – Happy
A- Alertness
T- Transformation
M- Meaningful
A- Achievement

G – Great
A – Apostle of Peace
N – Noble
D- Devotion
H – Humble
I - Intelligent


Mahatama Gandhi whom we all lovingly called Gandhiji or Bapuji was born on 2nd Oct. He was a truly an inspirational leader to our country. He believed in non violence and peace.Gandhiji used to conduct satsang everyday which is why he was instrumental in giving India the freedom it deserved. So what can we learn from the father of our nation?
Gandhiji said, ‘The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems’. So its high time we realize that we are indeed capable of doing much more than what we believe we can do. Let’s do our bit to keep the values that Gandhiji gave birth to alive even in today’s world.

Happy B'day Dineshda

Dineshda! Peace, Silence,Serenity, Contentment, and Bliss personified.He is one person whom I know whose presence is so very powerful that it by default silences the mind of all those are blessed and fortunate to be in his presence. His smile says it all. He is the perfect example of a devotee who walks the talk of the Master. Guruji says 'You need to have your heart full, head empty and hands busy'. And Dineshda lives this knowledge completely in his life.In his presence we relaize that Silence definitely speaks louder than words.

Happy Bday Bau

BAU! Brave, Adorable & Unique! A true leader, an unfathomable inspirer, a sincere and dedicated devotee, an absolutely hilarious and mind blowing orator, an intelligent persona and a heart warming human being.... and the list of adjectives can go on when it comes to expressing my words about our dearest Bau. Today whatever I am I attribute it to the quality time that Bau has invested in my growth. I feel blessed, privileged and the chosen one to have Bau as my Mentor. He is one person I have ever come across in Art of Living who is so easily accessible via mail.

Whenever I have a question that pops up in my mind or any botheration that disturbs me all I need to do is pop a mail to Bau –khurshed@gmail.com and I have my answers right there. Presence of Bau in our life is lie that of a powerful catalyst to reach the Master. Bau’s fun filled knowledge sessions, his witty Q&As, his mouth watering recipes & last but not the least his Blog serves as a desert to our roller coaster ride of life.

He is one person I have met who is so damn practical at the same time very spiritual. Bau is an ideal youth icon that we need to all cherish and create opportunities as volunteers so that we can introduce Bau and his magic to more and more youngsters all around the globe.

My Friend Ganesha

Ganesh Stotram by Gurudev!

Ajam Nirvikalpam Nirakaram Ekam;
Niranandam Anandam Advaita Purnam;
Param Nirgunam Nirvishesham Nireeham;
Parabrahma Roopam Ganesham Bhajema

"Jagatkaranam Karanam Jnaana Roopam;
Suradhim Sukhadim Gunesham Ganesham;
Jagatvyapinam Vishwavandyam Suresham;
Parabrahma Roopam Ganesham Bhajema."

Jagatvyapinam Vishwavandyam Suresham;
Parabrahma Roopam Ganesham Bhajema

"Gunathithamanam Chidanandaroopam;
Chidabasakam Sarvgam Gyanagamyam;
Muni Dhyeyam Akasharoopam Paresham;
Parabrahmaroopam Ganesham Bhajema"


Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the day on which Lord Ganesha is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees. Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is worshipped as the supreme god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune.

The essence of Ganeshji is brought out beautifully by Adi Shankara. Though Ganeshji is worshiped as the the elephant-headed God, the form (swaroop) is just to bring out its parabrahma roopa. Ganeshji is described as Ajam Nirvikalpam Niraakaaramekam. This means that Ganeshji is never born.

Have alook at our Ganeshji story and the Symbolism right here: http://bawandinesh.name/ganeshji/

http://bawandinesh.name/the-secret-of-lord-ganesha-ii/

Importance of Rudram

In this Shravan Month we have been blessed to exprience a series of Rudra Puja's in Mumbai. I personally got an oppurtunity to witness a Rudra Puja with Swami Vishnupadji. Before I share my experience let me give you a gist of the Significance of Rudra Puja in our life.

Rudra Pooja is an ancient practice that has been followed in India since time immemorial. Rudra means Shiva the Benovelent, the Destroyer of evil.Pooja means that which is born out of fullness.Through this Pooja one can aim for inner peace and fulfillment.In this Pooja Lord Shiva is worshipped in his Rudra form, is hailed by all vedic scriptures as one of the greatest Pooja's to remove all evils, to attain all desires and for all round prosperity.The Astrology scriptures have repeatedly prescribed this as a remedy for several planetary doshas.

Why do Rudra Pooja - The world is a play of energy, negative and positive. When we pray to Shiva – the Lord of transformation; the entire negative energy around us in form of disease, depression, and unhappiness gets transformed into peace, prosperity and joy. Peace around us, in the mind, body and soul.

How is the Pooja Performed - This pooja is performed with a crystal “linga”. Each ancient mantra that is chanted gets absorbed in specific materials like curd, milk, ghee, honey etc. This is then offered to Shiva with reverence, love and gratitude. Specially trained Pandits and Veda students from our ashram in Bangalore perform this special pooja. The chanting of the mantras is so pure and meditative that it takes us to a different plane.

When the rudra pooja was conducted in Mulund I really felt as though I was sitting in Vishalakshi Manadap with Guruji. His presence was som very prominent. Everytime I attend a Pooja my love for chanting and my awarness about the Power of Mantras gets reinforced.

We have Rudra Pooja conducted in our Bangalore ashram every Mon. Another reason to visit the ashram:)