tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post7477998235194588662..comments2024-03-24T16:46:26.733+05:30Comments on Indian Temples & Iconography: Reflections on the divine GuruKavitha Kalyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-22526208988091268002011-12-15T11:10:50.412+05:302011-12-15T11:10:50.412+05:30I miss you guys for few days.....great discussion ...I miss you guys for few days.....great discussion going on..i really missed it....<br />Hi Anonymous....great to see you...all your questions and doubts are nice.....i wish to tell you the below.....<br /> Master told that spirituality is a science of beliefs and personal experiences...those who believe it only, will try to explore it and so as only those who try, may get something out of it,if….Rajuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09117498261788370462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-33745812050102637592011-12-10T13:07:08.367+05:302011-12-10T13:07:08.367+05:30The concept of GURU, the Superior, can also be vis...The concept of GURU, the Superior, can also be visualised through the 'present day' knowledge of 'scientists' or 'astro physicists', ie, Copernicus finding in the Christian Era, that SUN is the central driving force of the innumerable members of our planet earth, as well as other members of our Solar System! (While ancient 'Hindus', came to the conclusion about manJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-72766613262063621742011-12-08T10:02:15.346+05:302011-12-08T10:02:15.346+05:30In 'Bhagawadgita', an age old compilation ...In 'Bhagawadgita', an age old compilation in 18 Chapters by advanced Yogis (who indicate man as fusion of an independent energy form, the soul that's embedded within the material forms (reflected in the phenomenon of entrapment of air' in 'water', or air filling the voids in stones, say) that are composed of essences of nine members of 'our' solar system: in JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-80412204533988341022011-12-07T18:37:10.612+05:302011-12-07T18:37:10.612+05:30Thanks, Shri Bart!
The Hindu Philosophy about '...Thanks, Shri Bart!<br />The Hindu Philosophy about 'Truth' (as expressed in "Satyam Shivam Sundaram", ie, Shiva alone is the truth/ And Shiva alone is beautiful') is that it does not change with time. although it's well known, "Old order changes/ Yielding place to new"...<br /><br />And, also it is said, "Guru Brahma/ Guru Vishnu/ Guru Devo Mahesh/ Guru JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-77003300550552121502011-12-07T13:57:18.221+05:302011-12-07T13:57:18.221+05:30Adi Shankaracharya's: 'Shri Dakshinamurti ...Adi Shankaracharya's: 'Shri Dakshinamurti Stotram' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7szrz6auvcBarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357659283971574867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-54780868591665705072011-12-06T21:39:46.434+05:302011-12-06T21:39:46.434+05:30Shri MJ, 'I' have no problem in replying t...Shri MJ, 'I' have no problem in replying to 'your' specific questions... <br /><br />Because it is apparent that you haven't done your home work, and appear to have no idea about 'Hindu' Mythoogy, Upnishads, and so on, 'I' would, like you first to seek answers to 'your' doubts from Ms Kavitha's posts and 'my' comments, as well as those of JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-46128200309510130822011-12-06T15:52:46.979+05:302011-12-06T15:52:46.979+05:30Your points of view are welcome, and this blog is ...Your points of view are welcome, and this blog is meant for those who have understood a certain amount of life and its inner meaning with respect to how Hinduism is structured or are at least willing to know... <br /><br />And yes, you can call a spade a spade but keep in mind that you do it politely and not harshly. You are not unwelcome here, and you have a right to your point of view, but Kavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-77340510650287862072011-12-06T14:14:57.127+05:302011-12-06T14:14:57.127+05:30Mam
I have no intention to heart you you or other...Mam<br />I have no intention to heart you you or others ...all I was doing was to call spade a spade<br />But when I read "Nothing will ever be explained to you clearly, not in my blog at least"<br />I get the message, this blog is for those who are believers only<br />O.p point of view is not really welcome!<br />Apology if I have heart anybody but my question stands..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-11557989264122854852011-12-06T12:34:04.680+05:302011-12-06T12:34:04.680+05:30MJ
Nothing will ever be explained to you clearly,...MJ<br /><br />Nothing will ever be explained to you clearly, not in my blog at least. Its for you to identify with it and pick it up to the best of your understanding. <br /><br />You have your views, thats fine, but on my blog I expect that you maintain a level of politeness with all the other members visiting. If you have a point, say it, but watch the tone. Address all those commenting here Kavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-10110037586105919992011-12-06T09:18:09.931+05:302011-12-06T09:18:09.931+05:30Kavitaji
Can we talk about practical things ...
On...Kavitaji<br />Can we talk about practical things ...<br />On one hand you say you are talking about a non HUman guru and on the other you say surreender to him<br />What exactly are you referring to?<br /><br />How earth one has to realise that your posting was not about the "HUman " Guru? unless you specify it in the teh post clearly!!!!!!!<br /><br />In any case I would like to answerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-54919380245408716622011-12-06T07:22:40.935+05:302011-12-06T07:22:40.935+05:30MJ, and everyone else.
The unfortunate thing is t...MJ, and everyone else.<br /><br />The unfortunate thing is that you are still looking at the Guru to be a human being. You are still looking at the potential Guru to be a rouge and a person whom you doubt. You are looking at the Guru as a person [human form] to be put on a pedestal and worshiped like a God following his orders blindly. You have not yet learned the art of surrender consciously. <Kavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-807906639332112512011-12-05T13:47:31.978+05:302011-12-05T13:47:31.978+05:30"This is the Kali Yuga, even rakshashas will ..."This is the Kali Yuga, even rakshashas will incarnate as teacher to mislead you. Those who must be destroyed by these demons will be. <br />You must test your Guru! Look at heir Peace, their lineage and their teaching. Without Inquiry there is no Teaching."<br /><br />Sri H.W.L. Poonja aka Papaji (1910 - 1993) in 'THIS'; 'Prose and Poetry of Dancing Emptiness'; p. 93Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357659283971574867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-10285290048250401572011-12-05T09:30:10.098+05:302011-12-05T09:30:10.098+05:30Dear Shri MJ, If words could convey the difference...Dear Shri MJ, If words could convey the difference between the sweetness of say Mango vis-a-vis a banana, 'we' would not have innumerable views ("Hari anant, Hari katha anantaa/ khahi, sunahi bahu vidhi sab santa", ie, 'As many mouths, so many views (?)"... In one of the Upnishads, also one might come cross words of our wise ancestors (explaining the concept of time JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-59873158486229581252011-12-05T09:04:13.312+05:302011-12-05T09:04:13.312+05:30Furthr kavitaji
Your comment
"SO there reall...Furthr kavitaji<br />Your comment <br />"SO there really is no alternate thinking.You and i at this point are almost thinking the same way.<br /><br />MJ: No mam I don't think so we are actually exactly at 180 degrees apart<br /><br />" I know the existence of the divine Guru, maybe you are still searching :) "<br /><br />MJ: Once again no mam I am not because I don;t need one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-4532388171443834582011-12-05T08:59:09.558+05:302011-12-05T08:59:09.558+05:30Hello Kavitaji
I would like to keep it simple
The ...Hello Kavitaji<br />I would like to keep it simple<br />The issue arises when one starts assigning a good teacher respect beyond what just another human being should be given and thus the journey of Guru business starts.. where that person becomes "Person not be touched by laws of the society"<br />" Person whom you must not question" etc etc which in simple terms I equate Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-29825060697928275612011-12-04T18:52:43.826+05:302011-12-04T18:52:43.826+05:30No word to express He is declared...No word to express He is declared as the best saint, who is not blind, himself with joy. When honored and does not angry when insulted and also does not speak harsh words when angry to expressAr.B.L.Srivastavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16328942331288147799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-59273581384309506632011-12-04T18:51:52.405+05:302011-12-04T18:51:52.405+05:30No word to express He is declared...No word to express He is declared as the best saint, who is not blind, himself with joy. When honored and does not angry when insulted and also does not speak harsh words when angry to expressAr.B.L.Srivastavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16328942331288147799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-60623001508548612632011-12-02T15:14:37.969+05:302011-12-02T15:14:37.969+05:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.abhilash warrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676672819691640600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-60169364545250066192011-12-02T15:11:51.941+05:302011-12-02T15:11:51.941+05:30Joshi Uncle [JC] wrote:
Hi MJ!, You yourself have ...Joshi Uncle [JC] wrote:<br />Hi MJ!, You yourself have already indicated the Truth, of existence in 'Nature' of (+ ve) & (-ve), with reference to a '0' (a zero, ie, formless, of course)... Thus, on account of 'dwaitwad', or duplicity apparent in Nature, one experiences the opposites in all its aspects, viz. 'good', 'bad', and 'so-so' also, whichKavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-38499409235077392442011-12-02T13:44:27.838+05:302011-12-02T13:44:27.838+05:30MJ,
The divine Guru is mostly not human :) and w...MJ, <br /><br />The divine Guru is mostly not human :) and whats more, the divine Guru never claims to be super human :) <br /><br />Thats the whole point of this argument on the Guru. I am so not talking about all the self proclaimed Gurus. This concept is different and cannot be explained in theory but needs to be experienced in practice. <br /><br />Now you can well be an athiest and still be Kavitha Kalyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813712305535152213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-34649361329943809372011-12-02T10:38:29.883+05:302011-12-02T10:38:29.883+05:30Hi MJ!, You yourself have already indicated the Tr...Hi MJ!, You yourself have already indicated the Truth, of existence in 'Nature' of (+ ve) & (-ve), with reference to a '0' (a zero, ie, formless, of course)... Thus, on account of 'dwaitwad', or duplicity apparent in Nature, one experiences the opposites in all its aspects, viz. 'good', 'bad', and 'so-so' also, which goes without saying, and JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-10215354764369498172011-12-02T08:29:49.125+05:302011-12-02T08:29:49.125+05:30How about this alternative thinking!
I have all t...How about this alternative thinking!<br /><br />I have all the +Ve and -Ve in life like many billions of people but that does not mean I need to believe in another human being as a so called Guru! somebody above other human beings or an "Agent" of god, semi god , Gods own incarnation etc etc etc<br />I will lead my life best to my ability as either given by God ( for believer or by Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-37666132437436449162011-11-30T09:55:43.019+05:302011-11-30T09:55:43.019+05:30Thank Shri Bart, It shows how east and west did me...Thank Shri Bart, It shows how east and west did meet spiritually in the past, thanks to the believable characteristic property of time,,, although in terms of material we might appear to differ in the present...JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-87987955300136643542011-11-30T01:50:05.180+05:302011-11-30T01:50:05.180+05:30Thank you so much, Kavitha-ji.
Your sensitive &#...Thank you so much, Kavitha-ji. <br /><br />Your sensitive 'Reflections on the Divine Guru' reminded me strongly to my very first real God sent guru on my spiritual pathway of my present life: the Roman-Catholic priest, theologian and scholar in western mysticism, Pastor Dr. Jan Streng. <br /><br />Thirty years ago I became for a few years weekly on the Thursday evenings during the winter Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357659283971574867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8999700.post-34587023973041208592011-11-29T18:40:26.671+05:302011-11-29T18:40:26.671+05:30As per Sanatan Dharm, ie, 'Hinduism' in th...As per Sanatan Dharm, ie, 'Hinduism' in the 'present day' terms, in perhaps the 1080th Kaliyug during one day in the eternal life of Brahma, 'we' the innumerable apparent ever changing physical forms that apparently fill the infinite void of the universe, ie, Brahmand, literally Creator's Egg, (in reality the immortal souls), are symbolically get projected as JChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05374795168555108039noreply@blogger.com