I think not !
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/12/04/a-story-of-friendship/
This book of wisdom from our Indian Gurus and Gods is available to us as a
pointer to how we can conduct our lives in a righteous manner. Enjoy !
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/wisdom-from-the-bagavad-gita-inspirational-quotations/
THE SECRET OF THE GOLDEN FLOWER is an alchemical Chinese Daoist text combining
elements of Buddhism, Daoism and Christianity. As guide to alchemical
meditation, it's based upon the idea of `the Circulation of the Light' - read
more here:
Swami Rama explains the meaning of OM in the context of the Upanishads. Read
his explanation here :
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/07/25/the-meaning-of-aum-or-om-mantras-and-their-meanings/
Steve Jobs departs this life.
http://jnorthr.wordpress.com/2011/10/06/696/
I've always found mantras to be an effective path to cleanse this mind of
unwanted and unnecessary thoughts. The tantric approach uses mantras in an
effective manner to help us conquer (a few of) our inner deamons. Read more
here:
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/10/26/taking-back-power-yes-we-can/
this is not what you think ! It's a nice article about our other-worldly
inhabitants who live with us.
http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/06/04/doyle-on-fairies/
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/silence-is-the-true-spiritual-instruction-all-about-steady-wisdom/
http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/importance-of-om-from-swami-rama/
http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/06/17/importance-of-om-from-swami-rama/
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/06/21/silence-is-the-true-spiritual-instruction-all-about-steady-wisdom/
http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/07/02/poet-saints-ascented-masters/
http://childrenofimmortality.wordpress.com/2010/01/13/child-of-light-irina-tweedie-children-of-light-three/
Many of the world's greatest teachers have described how we each create our own
existence. Here is post that explains this important topic in greater detail -
enjoy !
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/07/09/a-study-of-thought-forms-daskalos-child-of-light/
In this forgotten talk from a spiritual giant and author of Daughter of Fire,
we gain an understanding, from a woman's point of view, what life on the
spiritual path requires. Given on her return to London from India and before
writing 'Daughter of Fire', she discusses her Sufi guru (teacher),
I never knew that beetle George Harrison visited many ashrams during his
'India' years, but this old video sure looks like him to me. What do you think
?
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2010/08/24/krishna-through-the-eyes-of-george-harrison-child-of-light/
Lovely poetry from Rabindranath Tagore
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/09/20/oceans-of-bliss-poems-from-sages-and-saints/
enjoy !
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sathya-Sai-Memories-Children-Of-Light/484873548198639
In this post, Keith Critchlow gives us a deep insight into the mathematics and
geometry used to construct many of the churches, cathedrals and religious
buildings of our modern and ancient world. It also has a review of how those
principles were applied in the construction of a modern hospital
Lyrics and video of one of his songs - enjoy !
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/10/11/you-are-the-one-children-of-light/
Never knew much about this devotee until i read this story by Ram Dass, his
follower.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/10/23/sri-hanumate-namah-the-one-that-serves-children-of-light/
A devotee offers us memories of his times with her.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/beautiful-blissful-mother-children-of-light/
Here is a story from Sri Yogananda that points out why it is important to
listen carefully to the Guru.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/02/12/a-story-from-sri-yogananda-yogananda/
Sri Yogananda explains how our words and actions affect the whole planet.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/08/27/the-good-and-evil-man-does-sri-yogananda-speaks-steady-wisdom/
This mantra evokes the living God, asking protection and freedom from all
sorrow and suffering.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/moola-mantra-the-meaning-of-filed-under-favourite-sai-memory/
You must have not only freedom from fear, but freedom from hope and
expectation. Trust in My Wisdom. I do not make mistakes. Love My uncertainty,
for it is not a mistake. It is My intent and Will. Remember nothing happens
without My Will. Be still. Do not ask to understand. Do not want to
Inayar Khan offers the Sufi viewpoint of 'life absolute'
http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/25/like-a-fish-in-water-quest-for-meaning/
From David Lynch, a super video ( about 25 min.s ) discussing our
ever-expanding Consciousness and our Quest for it - take time to enjoy !
http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/
Sri Yogananda offered us a glimpse into the silent realm of sacred teaching.
His guru, Sri Yukteswar, gave us many clues as to a successful persuit of the
Divine. Enjoy !
http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/
Here are reports from two different pilgrimages to two very different
destinations. If you travel, this one is for you...
http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/
She often stayed in Mission Road in Bangalore and was a staunch devotee of Baba
right from the early years and she used to tell us many interesting experiences
she had with Swami, this one about Swami Chimayananda :
Irina Tweedie, a Russian Lady, decided sometime way back in the early
1960#8242;s to study yoga with a Naqshbandi Sufi teacher. Irina Tweedie's
books Daughter of Fire and Chasm of Fire, tell clearly the story of a
Woman's experience of liberation through the teachings of a Sufi Master.
this is
A photo of Swami the way he used to look in Whitefield during Bhajans
(1990-2001) :
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If you, like me, were unable to be in Puttaparthi for the seasonal festivities,
here are two reports :
New Years
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/12/30/blissful-mother-inspirational-quotations/
Christmas
Always known as 'the spiritual Beatle', George Harrison earned further kudos
for his support of the Krishna movement and together with Ravi Shankar, created
a body of music to support that movement.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/old-video-of-sai-given-darshan/
Love is present not only in human beings but also in all creatures, birds or
beasts; nor is that all. It is in fact all pervasive. Love pervades everything
in creation. Man's humanness is vitiated when he fails to recognise this love.
Sathya Sai Baba
A nice report from Mark Tully, former BBC correpondent, on the start of this
morning's Kumbha Meha in Allahabad, India
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/01/14/the-magic-of-india-mark-tully-child-of-light/
Doncha wish you were here ?
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/maha-kumbh-mela-2013-children-of-light/
Hot off the press, just finished and polished is this new youtube with many
beautiful Sri Sai Baba photos edited in painterly style.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/06/11/another-realm-you-tube-more-sathya-sai-memories/
My early months with Sri Yukteswar culminated in a useful lesson -How to
Outwit a Mosquito. At home my family always used protective curtains at night.
I was dismayed to discover that in the Serampore hermitage this prudent custom
was honored in the breach. Yet the insects were in full
An American Interview on Ganesha's Birthday
Saturday, September 10, 1994
The Ceremonies
Ganesha's birthday was the previous day and I had just loved the entire event.
The crowd was huge and we sat for a very long time in the mandir courtyard
through all the ceremonies of Swami breaking the
Krishna's Song is a deeply profound piece of writing. I like this translation
into English and feel it deserves a place in our hearts. Radha though is not a
woman but is the manifestation of Krishna-bhakti . In response to the question,
How devoted should one be?` the Naradbhaktisutra writes,
Then comes a time when the Beloved does not leave one anymore; wherever one may
go,
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Have always found his writings to be of the most interesting spiritual (not
necessarily religious) discourses. Inspirational, one might say. Here's one i
found that i like a lot.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/
How Sri Aurobindo helped in WWII :
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/
Rumi offers us advice on Oneness.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2011/08/23/oneness-inspirational-quotations/
really like this george harrison song and interview about krishna:
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/06/25/everyone-is-looking-for-krishna-children-of-light/
worth a read if you want to understand this ancient India festival:
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/
Here is a lovely (though long) bhajan from India done as a youtube, featuring a
sound track from ammaji and photos of some of India's spiritual teachers.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2012/07/17/blissful-bhajan-from-ammaji-more-sathya-sai-memories/
Holi celebrations are always colourful and one particular Holi celebration
stands out in my mind. I had been lucky with my line number on that particular
afternoon. It had been number one and as I was at the front of the line, I'd
been seated at the very front and near to where the festivities
Her sayings were profound, Her presence was magic, Her life was her message.
Read more here:
http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/22/selected-discourses-of-anandamayima-the-essential-anandamayi-ma/
This poem may appeal to you as he reminds us that life is eternal :-}
http://lightkeepersblog.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/unending-love-selected-poems-for-april/
a deep, though provoking look into the analogy of consciousness that you and i
experience compared to a TV screen
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/
Anadamayi Ma brought hope to millions with her candid descriptions of the
spiritual life. Read more on her remarkable story here :
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/beautiful-blissful-mother-children-of-light/
Many people wrongly think 'Tantra' is about sex, be it 'Sacred Sex' or profane.
Here's a post that describes the highest philosophies that underpin this
concept, not in a pruient or erotic fashion, but in terms of “The practice of
having companions for meditation called ” the union of voidness
A brilliant retelling of this wonderful story as told by Isaac Tigrett himself
! A sure winner !! Sai Ram !!
Amazing youtube for each and every woman - well worth our 4 min.28 sec.s
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/02/the-evolution-of-woman-video/
found his talk here
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/12/rumi-as-the-spokesman-for-the-religion-of-love-rumi/
an excerpt from Sir Isaac Tigrett's talk given in Singapore 2007.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/30/our-thoughts-are-powerful-excerpted-from-isaac-tigretts-singapore-talk-2007/
an excerpt from Sir Isaac Tigrett's talk given in Singapore 2007.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/30/our-thoughts-are-powerful-excerpted-from-isaac-tigretts-singapore-talk-2007/
an excerpt from Sir Isaac Tigrett's talk given in Singapore 2007.
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/12/30/our-thoughts-are-powerful-excerpted-from-isaac-tigretts-singapore-talk-2007/
A most wonderful retelling of the time when Swami would walk among us offering
blessed sweets. Often He would toss them in our laps or hair bands, each one
deliciously savoured or preserved for a special moment. Be loved, and be
blessed -
nice review of that event if you missed it:
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/maha-kumbh-mela-2013-children-of-light/
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/maha-kumbh-mela-2013-children-of-light/
A nice overview of this most ancient Indian ritual / custom :
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/arathi-a-ritual-in-light-children-of-light/
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/arathi-a-ritual-in-light-children-of-light/
here's a wonderful message for our times - enjoy !
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When the Dalai Lama and some of his followers began to work with
Western scientists, they were surprised to find that self-esteem was
an issue, that so many Westerners did not love themselves and that
self-hate was pervasive.
read more here:
Repetition of phrases and sayings can lead us into a deeper understanding of
our own inner world. It stills the mind allowing meditation to bear more
abundant fruits. Here this christian mantra is explained more clearly - a good
short read :
Every man or woman loves differently and uniquely and each of us holds
different dreams and hopes and falls in love or is the object of love but
unrequainted love can be the most difficult of all to endure -
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/category/love-and-friendship/
Here's an inspirational story of Dobry Dobrev, a 98 year-old beggar who raises
money to restore churches throughout Bulgaria. He doesn't want fame and does
not want to divulge details of his daily life - what an angel !
He said “Keedhar se aayaa?” meaning again “where had I come from.” I managed
to say “SAI, Mumbai”. Then Baba threw up His hands in the air as if I had given
the wrong answer and He said “Oh!! Bombay!”
http://sathyasaimemories.wordpress.com/2013/07/30/sathya-sai-baba-story-early-devotees/
The Lord’s Prayer is beautiful. However, the prayer seems to carry a deeper
message. The meaning of which is lost in difficult locution. Why? The Lord’s
Prayer, is an important example of Jesus’ teachings. In those few words, He
seems to sum up the mystery of our existence. Surely, it is
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