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Siddhi Times-November 2007
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Siddhi Times-November 2007
Editorial 5
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Hindu Temple of Georgia
Editor
Madhu manikandan
Spirituality
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Editorial
Sri Selvam “Siddhar”
(DR. Commander Selvam)
Founder: Hindu Temple of Georgia
Hindu Temple of West Georgia
Sri Akasthiyar Siddhar Peedam- USA
During
the past issues we
discussed about few ideas
about spirituality and the
benefits of leading a spiritual
life. In this issue I wish to share
some more ideas. I thank Swamiji for
giving this opportunity. Now days it is
very common to say as “I need to relax for
a while”. The word relax has a great meaning
in it.
R- Rest (not lying on the bed and sleeping but giving
rest to the mind)
E-Efficiency. By relaxing the mind we can have a great
efficiency to work.
L- Love. By the efficiency of our work we can give and get
the love.
A-Affectionate. By giving and getting love we can have the
affection and we can show our affection too.
X-excellency. By adopting all the aforesaid things we can be the excellent
celebrity of this entire universe.
Even if we miss any one of the aforesaid, we have to lose all the things. Next a
big question arises. How we can get all the aforesaid? The answer is very simple.
By leading a spiritual life we can get all the aforesaid things. We have to relax our
mind and body. Then we can be very happy. We can conquer the minds of all.
A lot of scholars have written a lot about spirituality and the benefits of leading a
spiritual life. There is no connection between the religion and spirituality. Religions are
only ways or routes to lead to the super human power. But spirituality is not the route or path
that leads to the superhuman power but it is the only thing that makes a human being as a super
human being. It is a style of life. We have nothing to do such as meditation or prayers to lead a
spiritual life. By leading a spiritual life we can easily have a special place in the universe. I wish to
discuss some more ideas of Adhi Sankaracharya, the intellectual giant, about the development of one
self and lead a spiritual life. Realizing the Atman within is a secular exercise needed to save the human
race. It transcends all boundaries of geography and culture. Here one question arises.
Can a piece of literature written more than a thousand years ago on a seemingly esoteric subject like knowledge of the
Self be of relevance to us as we are on the threshold of the supercomputer age of the 21st century? Even the majority of
today’s intellectuals, let alone the common man, would tend to answer this question in the negative. But a closer scrutiny
of the subject will soon reveal that not only is it as relevant today as it was at the time of writing, but even the contents and style
approach of
this historic
landmarkin
Adi Sankara’s
metaphysical
expositions are eternally
applicable, perhaps even
more so in times to come.
The Light Within tzzo assess
the relevance of Atmabodha in
today’s and tomorrow’s context,
one must first look into what it
stands for, so that one can consider
how it can be adapted in a fast changing
milieu. Atmabodha tells how to realize the
Light within ourselves whatever be the forces
operating from the external environment.
Fear Due to Ignorance by wrongly identifying the worldly-wise intellect with Atman, the
phenomenon of Aviveka or nondiscrimination results, leading to the “I know” problem. This is
a common stumbling block on the path to Atmabodha or self realization of spirituality. Another
similar pitfall to guard against is misinterpreting the Self as the living being, like the rope as serpent
(‘rajjusarpavat’). Such ignorance causes fear. Knowledge of the real Self eliminates this fear.
The Self cannot be realized without negating the upadhis or material things one by one and asserting the
real. This comes out beautifully in one of the verses written by him which is called as “Atma Bodha” or self
realization. The lakshana vakya of Aitareya Upanishad in the Rig Veda (Prajnanam Brahma), the upadesa vakya
of Chandogya Upanishad in Sama Veda (Tat twam asi), the abhyasa vakya of Mandukya Upanishad in Atharvana
Veda (Ayam atma brahma) and the anubhava
Vakya of Brihadaranyaka Upanishad in Yajur Veda (Aham brahma asmi) distil the essence of realizing the oneness
of jivatma and paramatma. Whether deep within one’s own self or in the universe at large, it is the same Indivisible Self
Om Shanthi
Om Shanthi
Om Shanthi.
No conversion, no pressure:
You will see that the temples have gardens and promote growing
of trees and vegetation. Even snakes are given a place and fed
in some places. Animals are given protection and shelter.
Hindu festivals:
The fun activities associated with Hindu festivals cannot be seen in any other
religion. For Deepavali or Diwali, you have fireworks, you play with crackers.
For Holi, you play with colors and the list is endless. For Hindus, life is a
celebration.
Punching Lesson fulness. The boy told to the middle aged person
A fourteen year boy was in trouble with the swifting “thanks a lot sir – you have rescued my life” middle
waters of a river. He cried for helps. He was sinking. aged person with a smile told to the boy “when a soul
On the way a middle aged person was happened to is in danger – how could be possible to a other soul to
hear the alarm. He found the situation was worst and keep quite, it is my duty – I did it”.
judged himself to rescue the boy. Immediately he
jumped in to the deep waters and found the boys leg The boy was again requesting the elder man to accept
was clamped with a muddy hole. He detached the his thanks.
Elam and saved a boy.
“Alright, I tell you one thing dear boy you see, you
The boy was much indebted and shed tears with thank are going to grow as a man on one day you will be
one among a men of society
– on that day you should
feel this event as rightful
and worthful.”
discrimination.
relented and The approach to the goal is difficult to tread, like the sharp edge
spoke to him of of a razor. One may take the help of the syllable OM which
death and the metaphysical symbolises the supreme Brahmn, the ultimate reality and its
speculations on immortality. He utterance is spiritually uplifting. It is sabda Brahmn or Brahmn
dwelt on what is good, sreya, and what is in the form of sound and is accorded divine reverence.
pleasant, preya .
Gokuldas Nair
While sreya implies whatever leads to true well-being, preya
includes short-lived pleasures mainly derived through sense
organs. The wise concentrate on the former while the ignorant
remain satisfied with the latter and get enmeshed in worldly ties.
“They fall, repeatedly, birth after birth, into my jaws”, he said.
Vast NEW products we use to improve During last Century, In Bombay (now-
the Life style, reduce the Physical afforts, Mumbai) A ‘PARSI’ Gentalman Named,
spend more time in front of TV, drastic SRI SOLI N. TAVARIA,learned at the
changes in EATING habits, in the name age of SEVEN Years from His Guru (A
of PROGRESS More & more meals are Hindu Sage) this System, and at later
taken out of ‘HOMES’, eating round the stage He him self Learned, & Interpreted
CLOCK, eating to satisfy ‘MIND’ only “The PATANJAL - YOGA SUTRA,
(Not thinking- what benefit My Body will and developed This NEW version of
get from it ?), Un-balanced diets, Acidic / “BREATHING Exercises. whose regular
Alkaline, where One portion of ACIDIC practice help to reduce the effects of
food needs FOUR portions of Alkaline Ailments & taking the control over
food to make METABOLISAM smooth. it, and in MOST cases drive them off
Drinking LESS Water & consumes without outside intervention, establish
MORE SODAS & related Drinks which the Emunity back, preventing any future
cointain Many things OUR Body has NO problems.
NEED, instead of fresh Fruit JUICES
More & More people take (EASY-way- I learned this system during My
out) PACKET/Bottled Juieses which has visit to INDIA in 2002, I was
“Chemicals” added to prolong its ‘SELF- at that time 71 Years of Age,
LIFE’ for stores/home. less EXERCISES, with Heart problems, knee
More CREATURE Comferts,iregular problem,Prostete trouble,
(against nature) sleeping Patterns. Diabete was knocking
on the door, After
S T R E S S: Present Generation are regular daily
suffering more, as MOBILE Phones & practice of
Computers + TV with un-limited chnnels about 20
to surf, keep their Brain / Mind churning Minutes
the THOUGHTS, non-stop, Exercises
and changing
The RADIATIONS from, TV, Computers My normal
And (worse)”THE MOBILE PHONES” Breathing pattern
is very Detrimental to our ‘Estral-Body to 12 Cycles per
(AURA), results-person loses Humain Minute.(where
fillings, become ‘Robot’, Their DNA get Inhailing is longer than
disturbed. Exhailing).
ALLERGIES
Victims of these Dreded Ailments. without any restrictions,
of Colour,Cast, Religion or
There is A “Light’house” to ward-off Country.
However, it is not as
mysterious or complex as it
is often portrayed to be. So
here in the next few pages
you can get a quick review
and understanding of what
it is.
Believe it or not the word “geometry” The Vedas are the very first scriptures
came from a Sanskrit word called of Hinduism. Vedas, as described by the
“Gyaamiti” meaning “measuring the scriptures, were given by God. There are
earth”. The word “trigonometry” came four Vedic samhitas, which are the Rig-
from the Sanskrit word “trikonamiti”, Veda, Sama-Veda, Atharva-Veda, and
which means “measuring triangular Yajur-Veda.
forms”. Numerous other similarities
and connections can be found between The Sanskrit word samhita means “put
Sanskrit and many other languages. together”. They contain wisdom that has
been assembled to teach men the highest
aspects of truths which can lead them to
higher levels of existence, as well as to
God.
MEDITATION IS NOT A TECHNIQUE events only the result. By that time the person can not feel
any thing. But feeling the happiness and also peace could
In the life of every one, this should spring automatically. be possible.
Meditation is not given to any one with certain basic qualities
but to one’s capacity. This can be developed in all aspects. Whatever the beautiful and joyful occurrences happens to
cross, the reality is that the person is not there. But the state
You have to select a good place in the bank of a river and of observer of the feelings only could be possible. Such stage
sit amid the atmosphere of surroundings of birds and of continuation and then in the end, the specific moment
under the shadow of trees. If, that is not possible, the home would prove that all the influences and observations are
is good. If the meditation is done in a particular place the unstable. Even the silence is also not there. The happiness
vibrating waves will guide to reach the peace. The bondage is also not there. It will mingle in the state where there is
and difficulties will be detached. You can observe the mind nothing. To specify any object, that is also not possible.
as that of a child.
The person involved in it will stand as a subject. Here he
When there is nothing to laugh at, then laughing by self will can see himself. Even if he looks at mirror, the mirror will
happen. By that time the hatred will be on everything. Then not reflect anything. It will be just a mirror. Because the
relaxation will come and dictate that the life itself is a play. person is the person himself. He can feel and observe the
reality and that is wisdom or “Mukthi”. The subject who
Whenever one happens to make a journey inside the mind,
was considering now turns as object!
the person is not as he, but the feeling of witnessing the
10 years old: In the olden days, when my dad grew up, things were sure different.
12 years old: Oh, well, naturally, Dad doesn’t know anything about that. He is too old to remember his childhood.
25 years old: Dad knows about it, but then he should, because he has been around so long.
30 years old: Maybe we should ask Dad what he thinks. After all, he’s had a lot of experience.
35 years old: I’m not doing a single thing until I talk to Dad.
40 years old: I wonder how Dad would have handled it. He was so wise.
50 years old: I’d give anything if Dad were here now so I could talk this over with him. Too bad I didn’t
appreciate how smart he was. I could have learned a lot from him.
In order to get a loan, you first need to prove that you don’t need The door bell or your mobile will always ring when you are in
it. the bathroom.
All the desirable things in life are illegal, expensive or After a long wait for bus no.20, two no.20 buses will always pull
fattening. in together and the bus which you get in will be more crowded
than the other.
Since Light travels faster than sound, people appear brighter
before you hear them speak. If your exam is tomorrow, there will be a power cut tonight.
Everyone has a scheme of getting rich which never works. Irrespective of the direction of the wind, the smoke from the
cigarette will always tend
If at first you don’t succeed, destroy all evidences that you ever to go to the non-smoker.
tried.
Sri sri Selvam siddhar
You can never determine which side of the bread to butter. If it & Gokul Nair
falls down, it will always land on the buttered side.
We are not, we perceive that we are ....we are truly the manifest
form of the unmanifest supreme and our vedas and learned
masters has many times emphasised this truth over and over
again. We just mould into some kind of personality. The truth
is that our real personality is supreme bliss, immeasurable and
inconquerable. There are certain personality types that we all
carry within us, such as the son, daughter, child, the lover, the
mother, the father, the leader , the saint..... Some of these types
present themselves strongly, while others lay dormant.
A survivor is someone
with the strength
to stand up for
what he
or she
Confirm for yourself that you are capable of bigger and mightier
things to bring prosperity, happiness, peace and love in this
world, and awaken the fire of your own inner courage. If you
are able to visualize this in your role model ..you will begin to
see it in yourself. See it, hear it believe it and conquer it !!!!
Gokul Nair
W
hether it’s your birthday
party or your grandfather’s,
it’s an ideal occasion to make
the conical caps at home. Making them
can be more exciting than buying them.
God
university as a lecturer with an
impressive in fact !
Loves those amount of US$ 250 only..
who are On many instances he joins the
humble in cleaning staff of the municipality
their personal life too! for cleaning the streets in the area
where his home and the Presidency
The Fox New TV (US) asked the
office locates.
Iranian President Ahmedi Najad;
“When you look into the mirror Under his authority whenever he
in the morning what do you say to appoints any minister to his post
yourself”? he gets a signed document from
him with many points, particularly
He answered: I see the person in the
highlighting that he shall remain
mirror and tells him “Remember,
poor and that his personal and his
you are no more than a small
relatives accounts will be watched
servant, ahead of you today is the
and the day he leaves the ministry
heavy
shall be with dignity, and therefore
responsibility, and that is to serve it is not lawful for him or his
the Iranian nation”. relatives to take any advantage of
his office.
And this was how the broadcaster
Married couples in family are with much Professionals and business men will be
attention only clearing the necessities busy in their activities. The earned money
MESHAM of family. The routine will be as usual. will be facing big expenditure. Difficulties
The privacy and a time of pleasure may may arise in caring for the family and
This month is a fully packed month with happen very rarely this month. The days finances. The activities are proving to
hectic schedules and burden to execute which are not suitable for good ventures be good and profitable. Lord Jupiter will
them. You are not in a position to allot are 11th and 12th. give all the powers with grace so; it will
the provisions systematically. You may be possible to make all the circumstances
be puzzled with confusions around. to be controllable.
The financial needs and the possible
attention to self and the family are The lovers are actually still having
moving gradually for an extent to solve the suspicions and the conclusion is
the needs. not yet taking place. Some persons
may insecure about their relationship.
Ladies and children at home will feel Married couples may have some
a sort of insufficiency. School going financial concerns in this month and
children can learn lessons properly but upcoming months. Proper planning is
RISHABAM must. The days which are not good to do
the events will be with so many hurdles.
Take slow process of attendance and keep the new things are 14th and 15th of the
The month will begin with frantic trend month.
the things in order. The ladies are asusual
and occupation of Mars in Miduna will
to complete the targets of home affairs.
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conclude the things properly.
MITHUNAM
KADAGAM
Your sign is occupied by Lord Mars.
Undoubtedly it is a crucial period for you. Lord Moon is ruling well the first week
You may face great challenges and heavy of this month. All of a sudden, some
burdens in your engagements. Continue kind of experimental behaviors could be
the efforts though you may feel the results recognized both in family matters as well
are too far to reach. The experiences that as the behaviors of members in family.
The sign is accepted by Lord Jupiter, so
SIMHAM
are influencing now will give you good
reward after 2 months. all the things will be manageable. The
Lord of your sign is in debilitation and
finance position may show a level of
going to have the company of Lord
Students are spending useful times decreasing.
Mercury. This indicates that your exertions
and raising their status in their classes.
and continued efforts in attending your
Studies will be beneficial for a perfect For the ladies and children at home and
duties will keep you with tediousness.
understanding and will be revealed as with domestic nature are in grip of tight
This month on 9th and 10th, the trend
leading students in the institutions. The circumstances. They have to face this
will change and keep you in enthusiastic
ladies and children at home will feel good situation through out this month. Studying
mood. The usual incomes and attending
in the beginning of the month itself. The children will be in an unsteady position in
the important affairs will be favorably
combination of Lord Sani, Kedu and their education. Every thing may go on a
continued.
Venus in Simham will be a favourable slow trend. But the capacity is there to
period of good company and team for manage all matters.
For ladies at home and children, the
the successful plans. The routines and Students of higher education will be
plans and programs will be with pleasure.
financial status will be in order. spending the times in a mixed trend which
Have the habits of reading stories. Don’t
is actually keeping them in a confusioned
keep yourselves with vague thoughts and
For the professionals and business men, stage. Good attention is required to cover
loneliness. Your mind will be vibrating
the tenth house is favorable and good the lessons. It is quite possible to score
unnecessarily with so many thoughts.
aspect by Lord Jupiter, who will be essential marks by hard work.
Your regular works will be going on with
gracefully guarding the trend and nature
the usual routines.
of all your activities. The status of Lord For the professionals and business men,
Mercury is also in a powerful status to the financial need will be more this month.
For students, the subjects they are studying
assist your progress and developments. Some persons will feel acute shortage of
will be giving so many doubts. Better to
funds. Though the job and trade will be
have a consultation with your professors
For lovers, it is still in a hidden way and not of concern, it will certainly progress well.
and get the things to a perfect sense. Your
coming to lime light to make a progress in Transit of Mercury to the sign Libra will
company and friends will keep you in
your process. The hesitations, fears, and do specific change of trend during the
good mood.
condition with out support are causing middle of month. Nothing to worry as
the slow down in the relationships. Better you are actually managing everything
For professionals and business men, this
month will be coming soon. with your talents.
month, will be with the guidance of Lord
Jupiter. The trend of your affairs will be
For married couple and family men Lovers are not in good mood as Lord Mars
alright. Some kind of changes and new
the commitments and duties are being given trouble by creating some kind of
proposals may come into force. This
executed with best efforts. Timely rise in uneasiness. This state will be continuing
month will be with extra expenditures.
incomes and supports will make you to through out the month. Take the measure
All the challenges will be faced properly.
feel the better times. The proposals and to be calm and follow slowly.
plans are loaded tightly in you brain and
For lovers, the prolonged talks and plans
the same will be giving good results step Married people are the real champions
stand still with many questions. But the
by step. in completing all the needs of the family.
meetings and conversations are with good
The grace of Lord Jupiter favours you
mood. It will be continued further. Lord
The days which are not suitable to do the timely helps. At the home, the list of
Venus is going to reach Kanya by this
good things are 16th, 17th and 18th. needy things will be going on increasing.
week end. So, the change in program or a
Of course more attention is needed to
delay is likely to come.
Professionals and business men are For students the Lord Mars in 8th will Ladies at home and children will be
engaged in their jobs fully, but the be camping in Miduna for another getting relaxed in the 3rd week of this
expected results will not be there. Some month. This will give some false view month. Lord of your sign is in 8th place,
times great expenditures may occur. All of preparations of lessons. Your prepared you have to make all your moments and
careful measures are to be taken at the portions may not be asked as question in memory in a steady and slow process.
early stage to avoid financial loss. The exam. You have to be thorough in all the Finance and the commitments are tight
occupant Lord Mars in 10th square will subjects. and you have to plan every thing properly
make you further busy but the incomes and lead this month. Children education
will be very limited. The worship to For business men and professionals, will also getting a draw back. Continuous
Navagraha on Wednesdays, specifically the things will be on proper way. Save study is advised.
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