Thursday, July 27, 2006

MAKE YOUR THOUGHTS POWERFUL IN OREDER TO FOCUS& GUIDE YOUR MIND IN RIGHT DIRECTION TO ACHIEVE YOUR LIFE’S MISSION


Mind is the master of human body. The mind, it is said, is of two kinds, pure and impure the former when free from the contact with lust and the latter when in contact with lust. Mind alone is the cause of bondage and liberation for men. If attached to the worldly affairs it becomes bound. If free from the worldly affairs it is liberation.

If thoughts are not dissipated, if mind is not perplexed then there is no fear while being watchful. Guard your thoughts, as they are difficult to perceive. Thoughts well guarded will bring happiness. Whenever and wheresoever the restless and unsteady mind may wander away, withdraw it from there and bring it under the control of Self. He whose passions are quieted, and mind perfectly tranquil, who has become one with the Supreme, being freed from all impurities to such a person, comes supreme bliss. Thus constantly holding the mind steadfast, the person whose sins are shaken off, easily attains the infinite bliss, born of contact with Supreme

The above are not human statements but taken from Holy and divine writings from ancient scriptures for the benefit and betterment of mankind.

The most potent thing to mould human life is thought. Thought is the motive power behind every action and its reaction of body, mind and senses and it is not actively limited to physical organism or its immediate surroundings It encircles vaster regions, and the variation of mind which exists arise from the difference in the development of the mind, which is its conveying medium. The power of thought in some minds shines effulgently than through others. The use and abuse of thought determines the destiny of man. When thought is rightly controlled and directed it lifts one ever higher and higher and if done in the reverse trend it drags down and prevents the growth. Thought is a creative force and if our mind is fixed on things, which are trivial, and unwholesome, very soon you will find your whole nature is coloured by them. On the contrary when the mind is fixed on lofty ideas, our nature is inevitably uplifted and transformed.

All our activities are preceded by thoughts. First we think, then we act and it becomes impossible for one to refrain from committing mistakes or evil deeds without paying proper heed to thoughts. It is very important to think consciously- an impulse comes, a desire awakens in the mind and immediately the whole thought is carried away by it, it takes the possession of the mind as if the man has surrendered himself to it. However when the mind is controlled and discriminative, one can avoid such dangers –Make right thinking a habit, it will help to perform all our duties in a right way. Right thinking will help us in awakening our intuition, establishing the tranquility in our whole being and cultivating strength of mind. This is what we need in order to think rightly.

We have certain responsibility in life and to meet this ably, we must learn to understand and you cannot acquire the understanding without bringing our thoughts under our control and mastering our mind introspective-in other words without gaining the power of concentrated thought. Think diligently and learn to adjust the forces within you-Find out and analyze what are your needs and defects, what are the causes of our mental disturbances and distractions and this can be done only when we look within us with clean thoughts and clear mind.

There can be no peace and rest for us until our mind is well collected and focused. A person who is tired and wants rest, lying on a soft bed, yet he finds no rest. Why? The reason is his forces are scattered, thoughts are distracted and unable to quiet his mind even though his body is totally free from activities. Some people are under the impression that resting means doing absolutely nothing- The mind is restless, to quiet it we must give up all thoughts, but cannot give up thinking as the mind will always be engaged in thinking something. Direct your mind only towards restful and subtle thoughts. When the mind is directed towards elevating objects, it will grow calm, serene and strong. This can be achieved through constant mental discipline. In the beginning it may be little difficult but as you try to focus your thoughts you will find how dissipated they are and this is nothing but the result of our own unconscious habits of thinking. To surmount these, cultivate counter habits for all thinking is a matter of habit.

There are 4 kinds of help, which can be rendered to our fellow beings.

1. You may give food, clothes or money to a needy man- GOOD THING
2. Offer education as education helps a man to open his eyes, teaches him to take care of himself as it gives him knowledge- GREAT THING
3. To save a man’s life, indeed a GREATEST THING- but death may seize him at any moment.
4. Teach a man how to control and direct his thought properly and rightly so that he may gain understanding or wisdom, for this will save his soul. HIGHEST THING

The first three forms of helps are unquestionably very good. But only the permanent help is to give people the mastery over all their powers so that they can stand on their own feet and work out their own salvation.

This however, cannot be accomplished in a day or by chance. We can acquire it only through regular practice. Our thought is such a mighty factor in our daily living, that one single thought in the morning can fill our whole day either with happiness and joy or with gloom and depression. All our power and all our weakness come from this one source. All the results we attain are according to our thoughts. It is the thought that determines the true value of every act. Therefore ever remain and live with pure essence of thought and tranquility of mind.

J.KANNAN

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

QUOTES FOR THOUGHT, INSPIRATION & MOTIVATION

My dear readers,

It’s after a long spell I have come out with some thought provoking, inspiring and motivating quotes for the benefit of you all.

1. Wise Men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say some thing
2. The difference between a smart person and a wise person is that a smart person knows what to say and a wise person knows whether or not to say it.
3. Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have.
4. Ignorance is bliss, but knowledge is power.
5. If you risk nothing, you will risk everything
6. Any one with money to burn will find him surrounded by people with matches.
7. Information is nothing unless mixed with experience.
8. To have more, desire less.
9. Be (come) powerful and faithful, everything will definitely be achieved.
10. Your men will be as loyal to you as you are to them.
11. Discussion is exchange of knowledge; arguments exchange of ignorance.
12. Winning is not everything, It is the only thing.
13. The only man who never makes mistakes is one who never does anything.
14. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
15. We do not see thing as they are; we see things as we are.
16. Difficult situations often bring out the qualities in us that otherwise might not have risen to the surface such as courage, faith and our need for one another.
17. Put your hand on a hot stove for a minute, and it seems like an hour. Sit with a pretty girl for an hour, and it seems like a minute. That’s relativity
18. The hardest thing in the world to understand is income tax.
19. If you think nobody cares for you if you are alive. Try missing couple of EMI payments.
20. Creativity is sudden cessation stupidity.
21. The easiest thing to find is FAULT.
22. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself.
23. If you really want to do some thing, you will find a way. If you don’t you will find an excuse.
24. I like my way of doing things better than your way of not doing them.
25. It is no use saying, “We are doing our best”. You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary.

Hope you have enjoyed reading these quotes.

J.KANNAN

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

IF MEDICAL SCIENCE CAN SUCCESFULLY TRANSPLANT HUMAN ORGANS, OCCULT SCIENCE CAN TRANSFORM HUMAN MIND IN THE SAME WAY-IT IS TRUE.

All of you may be /are aware that medical science around the world have successfully transplanted human organs by way of surgery and saved many lives even though it happens to be an expensive proposition. But why people do it? To save the life of their near and dear ones who have been affected and needs transplantation surgery. Human life is so precious and it is not to be neglected, hence people recourse to transplantation of organs in human body. It’s indeed good, a fine attitude followed by suitable medical advice and action by medical experts to set right the human body in good condition.

Similarly occult science have established and proved, it is possible to transform human mind to live a longer, healthy and happy life and this does not call for any curative surgery nor does it need the guidance and opinion from medical doctors and without incurring fortune expenses as one incurs for transplantation of organs. For transformation of mind you are the doctor for yourself and you can perform this transformation successfully by yourself to yield best results and enjoy the benefit through out your life- all that you would need is your own belief in it, regularity, sincerity, earnest efforts and co-operative attitude on your part, support from your near and dear ones in the same way as they would do in case of a transplantation. There are number of people who with their best of efforts made it to work for them and transformed. Try, it will workout and if it doesn’t, certainty something wrong in your approach of trying and needs correction/guidance for transformation.

Sun is considered as an important God to begin the worship irrespective of caste, religion etc. It is a supernatural and a very powerful God placed in a prominent position amongst most prominent nine Gods (Navagraha Gods.) There are 12 houses in a person’s astrologically laid down chart and each house is being occupied by one of these nine Gods in rotation. Sun God plays a vital role in balancing, maintaining and preserving the ecological and natural resources apart from the products from earth, sea, river etc. All other Gods of universe wakes up before Sun God rises out in the sky to welcome and pay their reverence can be evidentially established- that all temples are opened before sunrise without any exception whatsoever. Then why not we human beings open the doors of the house, come out and worship Sun God? Wake up from your sleep before sun God rises in the sky and this is the first and foremost way to offer your reverence and prayers to Sun God as he appears in the sky-It is too good to perform this ritual regularly, as it will have a tremendous effect in your living and it does not cost anything. This can be performed right in front of your house/apartment. Make it a habit as you have made it a habit to breath continuously without forgetting and then get into your normal and routine daily matters All Gods like to be remembered by men and women-a fair and logical proposition-Do not interpret and ask WHY? It is a supernatural phenomena-just accept and adopt by offering morning prayers and worship of Gods at your home after bath, before breaking the fast and leaving for your work. Temple visit is too good and make it whenever possible but at least make it happen once a week Temple has got its own sanctity and serenity for visit and worship unlike home.

Now comes the next step. In order to get God’s grace, you must have the grace of the Guru (Master God also known as Jupiter) According to ancient Vedic texts, Lord Siva made Guru into the planet of Jupiter gaining wisdom, intuitive power, good fortune, power of speech, purification etc. to Lord Guru. Once he reaches the exalted position he grants unlimited boon, fortune, prosperity, wealth, health etc to his worshippers. Without master God’s grace it may not be possible to have God’s grace. According to Hindu mythology Guru Baghawan plays a vital and prominent role in one’s life according to planetary position and particularly the place Guru God occupies in one of the houses. He is an incarnation of omniscience. It is essential that one appeases and pleases Guru Baghawan who protect you from all directions particularly with regard to your prosperity, wealth creations, longevity of life, happiness etc. Guru bagawan faces north direction from where the demon king of death (Yamadharmaraja) comes to confront with and finish him off but could not do a damn thing to Guru bagawan, as he was in waiting to meet the Demon king for an encounter. What a remarkable and tremendous power embedded in Guru. A look by Guru bagawan on you will bring about radical changes in your mind, body and in your very existence-So Omnipresent and Omnipotent is Guru bagawan. Worship him, offer your prayers and reverence regularly and seek his continuous grace for your transformation. Do this- it will work and bring out the desired effect and result.

You are expected to keep a vigil and control over your intake of food and fluids. The theory is like this- Input determines output. Therefore the kind food you take matters a lot for transformation of mind. Be contended with food of Swatika in nature I mean food without much of oily, fatty, meaty, poultry substances. Be a vegetarian in diet without compromising on content of vitamins, minerals etc. fruits, fresh fruit juices and green vegetables should form a part of your food by habit. Drink 10 to 12 liters of fresh water daily. It helps to flush out the impurities from the body and with the suggested food habits you will feel your body light and self-manageable. These days people go crazy at times by paying fabulous price for ready to eat food/fast food articles particularly non vegetarian stuff and land up with disease in body and mind-Please avoid this tendency. Always remember the simple and logical concept- DO GOOD, GOOD WILL COME TO YOU AND BE WITH YOU - DO BAD, BAD WILL COME AND REMAIN WITH YOU.

Don’t you think it’s worth an attempt to try and make it work successfully for you? As a matter of fact once a person is transformed in mind he may not have any reason or occasion to undergo organ transplantation process.

J.KANNAN

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

THE GREATNESS AND IMPORTANCE OF SRINGERI MUTT

SYNOPSIS

The great and divine personality, established Dakshinamanya Sri Sringeri Saradha Peetam (also known as Sringeri Madam) had lived just 32 years. (AD-788 – 820) JAGADGURU SRI SANKARA BHAGAVATPADA known as Sri Adi Sankarachrya.

Established in living tradition at Sringeri in the state of Karnataka, over the centuries, the Peetam has been adorned and illumined in an unbroken and undisputed master disciple traditional way by 36 Acharyas and the present Acharya being His Holiness Sri Bharathi Theertha Mahaswamigal. The first Acharya to adorn the position was Sri.Suresvarachrya during AD820-834 after Sri Adi Sankar Bagvadpada.The subsequent Peeta Acharyas who had adorned and governed the Sringeri Madha in a religiously traditional and divine way are as mentioned below: -

3. Sri Nityabodaghana Maha Swamigal AD 834- 848
4. Sri Jnanaghana Maha Swamigal AD 848- 910
5. Sri Jnanottama Maha Swamigal AD 910- 954
6. Sri.Jnanagiri Maha Swamigal AD 954-1038
7. Sri.Simhagiri Maha Swamigal AD1038-1098
8. Sri. Iswara Thirtha Maha Swamigal AD 1098-1146
9. Sri. Narasimha Thirtha Maha Swamigal AD 1146-1229
10.Sri.Vidya Sankara Thirtha Maaha Swamigal AD 1229-1333
11.Sri Barathikrishna Thirtha Maha Swamigal AD 1333-1380
12.Sri.Vidyaranya Maha Swamigal AD 1380-1386
13.Sri.Chandrasekhara Bharathi Maha Swamigal I AD 1386-1389
14.Sri.Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamigal I AD 1389-1408
15.Sri.Purushottama Bharathi Maha swamigal I AD 1408 – 1448
16.Sri.Sankara Bharathi Maha Swamigal AD 1448-1455
17.Sri.Chandrasekhara Bharathi Maha Swamigal II AD 1455-1464
18.Sri.Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamigal II AD 1464-1479
19.Sri.Purushottama Bharathi Maha Swamigal II AD 1479-1517
20.Sri.Raamachandra Bharathi Maha Swamigal AD 1517-1560
21.Sri.Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamigal III AD 1560-1573
22.Sri.Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamigal IV AD 1573-1576
23.Sri.Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamigal V AD 1576- 1600
24.Sri.Abhinava Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamigal AD 1600- 1623
25.Sri.Sachchidanda Bharathi Maha Swamigal I AD 1623- 1663
26.Sri.Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamigal VI AD 1663-1706
27.Sri.Sacchidanda Bhjarathi Maha Swamigal II AD 1706- 1741
28.Sri, Abinava Sacchidanada Bharathi Maha Swamigal I AD 1741- 1767
29.Sri.Narasimha Bharathi Maha swamigal VII AD 1767- 1770
30.Sri.Sacchidanda Bharathi Maha Swamigal III AD 1770- 1814
31.Sri.Abhinava sachidanda Bharathi Maaha Swamigal II AD 1814- 1817
32.Sri.Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamiagal VIII AD 1817- 1879
33.Sri.Sacchidananda Sivabhinava Narasimha Bharathi
Maha swamigal AD 1879-1912
34. Sri.Chandrasekhara Bharathi Maha Swamigal III AD 1912- 1954
35.Sri.Abhinava Vidya Thirtha Maha Swamigal AD 1954- 1989
36. Sri Bharathi Tirtha Maha swamigal AD 1989- Continuing

It will be apt to mention that apart from Sri. Adi Sankara Bhagvadpada- the following Jagadgurus of Sarada Peetam have contributed literary works by the grace and divine blessings of Sri Bagvadpada, for the benefit of sublime human living and betterment of the Society.

1. Sri. Suresvaracharya Maha Swamigal
2. Sri.Jnannaghannaacharya Maaha Swamigal
3. Sri.Sri.Bharathi Tirtha Maha Swamigal
4. Sri. Vidyaraanaya Maha Swamigal
5.Sri.Sankara Bharathi Maha Swamigal
6.Sri.Abhinava Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamigal
7. Sri.Saaccahidananda Bharathi Maha Swamigal
8.Sri.Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swaamigal
9.Sri.Sivabhinava Narasimha Bharathi Maha Swamigal
10.Sri.Chandrasekhra Bharathi Maha Swamigal


WELCOME TO SRINGERI


Srigeri is the Abode of Gods, Acharyas, grace and peace. Do you need any more justification for not visiting Sringeri?

Do visit Sringeri, to restore the peace within you, and when you find the world around you too much for you to bear and certain incidents of life torments you.

AND DO NOT EVER FORGET
TO VISIT
SRINGERI
When everything is well with you, and the fortune smiles at you to make you rich and prosperous – You will realize that you belonged to Sringeri-you will feel at Home. You will feel being with God and the sacred vibrations of Sringeri will evolve and awake your torpid spiritual state and nature.

Sringeri the ultimate place to restore, the peace, to feel divine, to kneel for worship and to attain Hapiness. Create opportunities and keep visiting Sringeri.

May God grace and Acharyas bless all visitors of serene Sringeri.

J.KANNAN