http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/-t1.htm   A selection of Information that is worth sharing. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:35:53 GMT 10 http://i13.servimg.com/u/f13/11/74/91/13/aum10.gif http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/-t1.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/beware-of-bewaring-t931.htm Akindra Or, uh...maybe not A basic, underpinning philosophy of the so-called New Age is the idea that we create our own reality. We do so, we are told, with our thoughts, our words, and our actions. Indeed, it is made very clear to us that every thought, word, and action is creative. And so, we must guard against thinking wrongly, speaking wrongly, and acting wrongly. Buddhists have a reverse take on all this. They speak frequently of Right Thinking, Right Speaking, and Right Action -- meaning ... Spiritual Information Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:35:53 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/beware-of-bewaring-t931.htm#1778 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/beware-of-bewaring-t931.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/maha-shivaratri-t827.htm Sarveswara There are only 9 days left to finish Magha Masam and It is most sacred and very Auspicious that we take Magha Snanam before Sunrise in the morning while chanting 'Aum Namah Sivaya, the sacred Panchakshari Maha Mantra and recite the Dwadasa JyotirLinga stotram in the morning and evening at 6.00. This year Maha Sivaratri is extra special as it falls on Monday which is so dear to Lord Shiva. For thousands of years, people have observed the Maha Sivaratri festival by following ... Spiritual Information Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:28:41 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/maha-shivaratri-t827.htm#1591 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/maha-shivaratri-t827.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-shiva-lingam-what-is-it-t810.htm Akindra The Shiva-Lingam: What is It by Stephen Knapp One thing you may be questioning is why Lord Shiva is so often represented as a lingam. Linga basically means a sign or symbol. So the lingam is essentially a symbol of the shapeless universal consciousness of Lord Shiva. “Shiva” also means that in which the creation lies dormant after the annihilation. So, one explanation is that the lingam is a representative of the dormant universal consciousness in which all created things rest after the ... Spiritual Information Wed, 04 Feb 2009 09:17:24 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-shiva-lingam-what-is-it-t810.htm#1565 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-shiva-lingam-what-is-it-t810.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/dailyom-reading-about-satsang-t773.htm Sarveswara DailyOM December 26, 2008 Satsang Gathering for Truth Satsang is a Sanskrit word combining "satya" meaning "truth" and "sangha" meaning "group." It describes a gathering of people for the purpose of spiritual truth. Satsang is often used when referring to a meeting with a guru or a spiritual mentor. During Satsang, participants read inspiring words, discuss its teachings, meditate, and find ways to bring this awareness into daily life. While attending services or spiritual study ... Spiritual Information Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:43:25 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/dailyom-reading-about-satsang-t773.htm#1491 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/dailyom-reading-about-satsang-t773.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-photograph-of-jesus-t769.htm Sarveswara The photograph of Jesus A British couple went to visit Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi, South India, the site of Sai Baba's main ashram called "Prasanthi Nilayam." The husband was a devotee of Sai Baba and his wife a devout Christian. It seems that, for the wife, Sai Baba's Divine love and miraculous powers initially posed a problem and a conflict. Sai Baba called the couple in for an interview, and during that interview the husband's automatic camera began clicking and photographing ... Spiritual Information Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:12:46 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-photograph-of-jesus-t769.htm#1485 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-photograph-of-jesus-t769.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-divine-crucifix-t768.htm Sarveswara The Divine Crucifix The crucifix in this photograph was materialized by Sai Baba for Dr. John Hislop, a Western devotee who spent more personal time in Sai Baba's immediate presence that perhaps any other Westerner. The late Dr. Hislop was a spiritual giant and a quiet, humble saint. If he were still alive, he would insist that he was not a saint or anything even close. Before proceeding with the story, notice how small the body of Jesus is - only one inch. The crucifix was materialized ... Spiritual Information Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:06:47 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-divine-crucifix-t768.htm#1484 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-divine-crucifix-t768.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/bhagavan-sri-sathya-sai-baba-s-83rd-birthday-celebration-t701.htm Admin Sahasra Poorna Chandra Darshana Santhi Mahotsavam Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 83rd Birthday Celebration Greetings Dear Members, Here is an important announcement. It is an ancient indian tradition going back to Vedic times, that when a person has lived through a thousand full moons, his children honour the person through appropriate and time-honoured ceremonies, that express gratitude to the Lord for blessing their elder with a long and glorious life. What does one do, ... Spiritual Information Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:01:41 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/bhagavan-sri-sathya-sai-baba-s-83rd-birthday-celebration-t701.htm#1386 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/bhagavan-sri-sathya-sai-baba-s-83rd-birthday-celebration-t701.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/how-to-misuse-your-power-of-thought-t530.htm Starshine By Swami Nirmalananda Giri "Thinking about sense-objects will attach you to sense-objects; grow attached, and you become addicted; thwart your addiction, it turns to anger; be angry, and you confuse your mind; confuse your mind, you forget the lesson of experience; forget experience, you lose discrimination; lose discrimination, and you miss life’s only purpose.” –Bhagavad Gita 2:62, 63 It is true that the journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. In these two ... Spiritual Information Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:43:18 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/how-to-misuse-your-power-of-thought-t530.htm#1083 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/how-to-misuse-your-power-of-thought-t530.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/ahimsa-non-injury-t491.htm Akindra From the "Meditation reminders from SwamiJ.com" Yahoo Group A long one - but a reminder of how we should practice this important quality in our spiritual life.... AHIMSA (NON-INJURY) Swami Sivananda Saraswati In the regeneration and divinisation of man, the first step is to eliminate his beastly nature. The predominant trait in beasts is cruelty. Therefore, wise sages prescribe Ahimsa (non-injury) . This is the most effective master-method to counteract and eradicate completely ... Spiritual Information Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:54:19 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/ahimsa-non-injury-t491.htm#990 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/ahimsa-non-injury-t491.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/sri-guru-stotrum-this-months-portal-mantra-t492.htm Sarveswara Every so often, usually monthly, I change the music in the portal page and on the message board page. This particular music is a mantra called Sri Guru Stotrum ... SRI GURU STOTRUM Om Ajna-na - ti-mir - and-has-ya Jnan-an-ja-na - al-la-ka-ya Chak-sur - un-mi-li-tam ye-na Tas-mai sri-gu-ru-ve na-mah Ak-han-da - man-dal-la-ka-ram Vyap-tam ye-na cha-ra-cha-ram Tat-pa-dam-dar-shi-tam ye-na Tas-mai sri-gu-ru-ve na-mah Gu-rur - brah-ma gu-rur - vish-nu Gu-rur ... Spiritual Information Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:08:26 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/sri-guru-stotrum-this-months-portal-mantra-t492.htm#991 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/sri-guru-stotrum-this-months-portal-mantra-t492.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/you-are-here-in-order-to-realise-who-you-are-t479.htm fhenix Nameste and Sai Ram..... I would like to share a chanelling by Kryon, who is the Master of our Magnetic Grid that surrounds the Earth. This link is to a recent channeling done in June, to help us realise our divinity, but also give us more details on the changes that we are experiencing in our Now. Hope you enjoy this and I have plenty more to share in this realm, if your interested just let me know. http://www.kryonschool.com/ If you have trouble with this link, then go to this ... Spiritual Information Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:36:15 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/you-are-here-in-order-to-realise-who-you-are-t479.htm#965 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/you-are-here-in-order-to-realise-who-you-are-t479.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/st-bernadette-s-body-after-122-years-t403.htm Admin This one of the 200 +miracle facts of incorruptible bodies can only be traced to most of the declared saints of the Roman Catholic Church. 'Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and secret petitions of your heart.' Psalm 37:4 These are the pictures of St.Bernadette who died in Lourdes, France, well over 100 years ago. After church officials decided to exhume her body they discovered her body is still fresh until today and if you ever go to Lourdes, ... Spiritual Information Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:39:54 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/st-bernadette-s-body-after-122-years-t403.htm#822 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/st-bernadette-s-body-after-122-years-t403.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/can-a-devotee-suffer-t359.htm Akindra I thought this was an interesting Q&A article about the suffering we experience in our lives. It is an email I got from http://harikatha.com/ - a hare krishna (based on the Vaishnava Hindu teachings) Tridandisvami Sri Srimad Bhaktivedanta Narayana Gosvami Maharaja Can A Devotee Suffer? Hong Kong: April 15, 2008 [Kamala Kanta dasa:] Some people think, “I am doing so much. I am chanting and following the process, but I am suffering.” [Srila Narayana Gosvami Maharaja:]: This ... Spiritual Information Tue, 13 May 2008 10:01:49 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/can-a-devotee-suffer-t359.htm#719 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/can-a-devotee-suffer-t359.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-moola-mantra-words-and-translation-t357.htm Akindra Ever since Sarveswara had the Moola Mantra song on here (from Maneesh De Moor's album "Om Deeksha"), I have been obssessed with finding out the words and what they mean. Finally I asked and received the answer from a monk I've been chatting with over in India. He found a webpage with the words and translated them for me. Thanks Siddhartha Krishna! So, here are the words and his translation for anyone else who is interested. Glenda Om Sat Chit Ananda Parabrahma Purushothama ... Spiritual Information Sat, 10 May 2008 12:09:43 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-moola-mantra-words-and-translation-t357.htm#714 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-moola-mantra-words-and-translation-t357.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/daily-om-reading-t60.htm Sarveswara DAILY OM ~ A Reading, that is sent to my inbox everyday. Today I felt to share this particular reading with you all. Acceptance of Change and What is, is such an important practise. January 16, 2008 Embracing Grief Grief Is Important Change is something that happens each and every moment in our lives. Since nothing is constant, it may sometimes seem as if we are losing something whenever things do change. Understanding that this is part of our daily existence and that there will not ... Spiritual Information Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:50:20 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/daily-om-reading-t60.htm#125 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/daily-om-reading-t60.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-work-byron-katie-t254.htm Sarveswara The Revolutionary Process Called - “The Work” An excerpt from Loving What Is ... Four questions that can change your life Byron Katie with Stephen Mitchell. Introduction Byron Kathleen Reid, a businesswoman and mother living in the high desert of southern California became severely depressed while in her thirties. Over a ten-year period her depression deepened, and Katie (as she is called) spent almost two years rarely able to leave her bed, obsessing over suicide. Then ... Spiritual Information Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:12:46 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-work-byron-katie-t254.htm#501 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/the-work-byron-katie-t254.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/want-to-learn-sanskrit-t246.htm Admin || Shri Chitrapur Math || Located in Southern India Step By Step Sankrit Lord Bhavanishankar I found this site when I went in search of my name in India ... someone told me there was a town called Shiralee in India. In my search to find it I found this Ashram in a town called Shirali on the exact latitude and longitude of Puttaparthi where Sathya Sai Baba lives and Shirdi where Shirdi Sai Babe lived, which completes a Triangle. If thats not enough ... Spiritual Information Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:16:37 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/want-to-learn-sanskrit-t246.htm#490 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/want-to-learn-sanskrit-t246.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/gayatri-mantra-t243.htm Sarveswara GAYATRI MANTRA - ITS MEANING गायत्री मंत्र की व्याख्या AUM BHOOR BHUWAH SWAHA, TAT SAVITUR VARENYAM BHARGO DEVASAYA DHEEMAHI DHIYO YO NAHA PRACHODAYAT. Summary of the Gayatri Mantra Gayatri Mantra (the mother of the vedas), the foremost mantra in hinduism and hindu beliefs, inspires wisdom. Its meaning is that "May the Almighty God illuminate ... Spiritual Information Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:55:46 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/gayatri-mantra-t243.htm#487 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/gayatri-mantra-t243.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/humbling-isn-t-it-t232.htm Sarveswara I have recieved this particular email several times, and each time I see it I am in awe and humbled at the size of creation, and then only the creation that we are aware of in this moment. I felt compelled to share this with all of you ... Now, THIS is really fascinating - it's rather dazzling to see it presented this way. I certainly thought this was enlightening. Beyond our sun .. It's a big universe. Antares is the 15th brightest star in the sky. It is more ... Spiritual Information Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:26:39 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/humbling-isn-t-it-t232.htm#468 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/humbling-isn-t-it-t232.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/wonderful-words-by-which-to-live-t131.htm Sarveswara Thoughts..... Anger is a condition in which The tongue works faster than the mind . You can't change the past, but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future ! Love...and you shall be loved. All people smile in the same language. Everyone needs to be loved... especially when they do not deserve it. The real measure of a person's wealth is what he has invested in eternity. Everyone has beauty ... Spiritual Information Sun, 10 Feb 2008 05:12:59 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/wonderful-words-by-which-to-live-t131.htm#252 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/wonderful-words-by-which-to-live-t131.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/quan-yin-the-goddess-of-compassion-and-mercy-t47.htm Sarveswara Quan Yin ... This is an enchanting movie. QUAN YIN: THE GODDESS OF COMPASSION AND MERCY adapted from an essay by Bethleen Cole Quan Yin is one of the most universally beloved of deities in the Buddhist tradition. Also known as Kuan Yin, Quan'Am (Vietnam), Kannon (Japan), and Kanin (Bali), She is the embodiment of compassionate loving kindness. As the Bodhisattva of Compassion, She hears the cries of all beings. Quan Yin enjoys a strong resonance with the Christian Mary, ... Spiritual Information Sun, 13 Jan 2008 01:22:23 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/quan-yin-the-goddess-of-compassion-and-mercy-t47.htm#104 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/quan-yin-the-goddess-of-compassion-and-mercy-t47.htm http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/om-what-does-this-symbol-represent-t36.htm Sarveswara The face of truth is covered by the glittering lid of gold. The Purusha - the ultimate source of conscious life, Who shines in the sun I am that Aum, The Supreme Entity. (Yajur.40.17) "The goal which all the Vedas declare, which all austerities aim at, and which men desire when they lead the life of continence … is Om. This syllable Om is indeed Brahman. Whosoever knows this syllable obtains all that he desires. This is the best support; this is the highest ... Spiritual Information Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:36:46 GMT http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/om-what-does-this-symbol-represent-t36.htm#85 http://spiritualmessenger.forumotion.com/spiritual-information-f18/om-what-does-this-symbol-represent-t36.htm