Reason ,the Sap of Vedanta

" The faculty of reason is a human prerogative.It arises from the ability to think.Reason makes a human the chef d'oeuvre of creation .But few care to develop the art of thinking ,reasoning .People do not seem to realise that thinking is skilled work .That you need to learn and practice it .On the contrary you believe that it is a natural process like breathing or eating .That you can think clearly and accurately without putting in the necessary effort on your part .It is not so .If you are to develop the faculty of thinking ,reasoning you need to devote as much time and effort to it as you would to learning any other skill."

excerpt from ''Vedant Treatise " by Shri.A.Parthasarathy .

Pace of life !!

The glitter and glamour continues to fascinate the majority of people .It seems ,people are running a relentless race whithout even realising the repurcussions  of such an aimless pursuit .The three rs -reading ,writing and arithmetic are the base of our education but to our modern world ,they seem to be obsolete .The computer has made the calculations faster .The human mind is working faster than the body ,hence the disbalance .

Please understand that we have to meet the basic requirements with a larger pace to match the rate of growth.The teachings at the nursery level have to be stronger .The formative years of human life is very crutial.Planting a tree is not important .But helping it grow into a tree is what life is all about !!

Picking up the threads

Picking up the threads 
 I blend my thoughts 
 I weave my nest , 
and take some rest .
My proclivity  
to live and cherish 
give colours to my identity,
 as I close my eyes
 for the blissful moment ,
smiles my destiny forever ,
alive are the dreams ,
as I prepare myself 
for yet another day ,
the bliss 
unveils the exhaltation
and satiates my quest  !! 

Betterment...!!

From 'Vedanta' by  A Parthasarathy...!!

''Social  service  is indeed  a noble trait but not  at  the  expense  of developing social  consciousness among people.Every  human  being  must  be  educated in the spirit  of social  consciousness.That is to empathise ,serve ,share and harmonise  with  fellow beings .The concept of social conciousness ought to be introduced at the level of primary schools for children to grow with that noble trait .And families practice it in their homes from the very beginning .Charity begins at home .When the spirit of social conciousness prevails in a community there will be no need for social services.''

be within us !!

A glow  so bright within us ....
A power so staunch within us ...
A glee so obvious within  us ..
A thread that keeps us all intact ...
O God ....light the world and be within us !!

Compassion is a simple way of moving through the world with respect for all beings. It is about practicing acceptance, concern and understanding for others, with the realization that whatever we do for someone else helps us grow as spiritual beings.

Here are seven thoughts from notable spiritual teachers on the power of compassion to break down barriers and help us unfold our hearts:

1. “Compassion is a muscle that gets stronger with use.” (Gandhi)
   The works we do for one another determine our true strength.
2. “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” (Plato)
   Compassion is most worthwhile when it becomes most difficult to practice.
3. “Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” (14th Dalai Lama)
   Never doubt the impact of one person’s goodness to affect greater change.
4. “I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” (Lao Tzu)
   Kindness can be learned. Compassion can be taught. It’s never too late to study.
5. “I would rather feel compassion than know the meaning of it. I would hope to act with compassion without thinking of personal gain.” (Thomas Aquinas)
   Compassion helps the give perhaps more than the recipient.
6. “I vow to live fully in each moment and to look at all beings with eyes of compassion.” (Thich Nhat Hanh)
   Acceptance is the first component of universal compassion and respect for all life.
7. “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” (Buddha)
   Do not forget to treat yourself with the same love and patience you show others.

Not all of us can be world-renowned spiritual teachers… and that’s okay! We too can grow closer to universal love through small acts of goodness every day.

Simplicity !!

Elegance is achieved when all that is superfluous has been discarded and the human being discovers simplicity and concentration: the simpler and more sober the posture, the more beautiful it will be.

Paulo Coelho

Painting picture by picture, I followed the impressions my eye took in at heightened moments. I painted only memories, adding nothing, no details that I did not see. Hence the simplicity of the paintings, their emptiness.

Edvard Munch

I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

Lao Tzu

Every cloud has a silver lining ....!!

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The gift of music

3:15pm Monday 14th November 2011 in Thought for the week

RECENTLY I got an opportunity to teach Indian classical music in the Temple of Fine Arts at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

One of my students was a special needs child. His mother told me that when her son was born with his brain not fully developed.

She said: “We had no option but to accept the fact. But gradually realised that with music, his activities were enhanced.

“It was very clear that he responded to the music. With this we helped him understand other things as well and thus began his education through music.”

I was amazed to hear this.

The next day my teaching began with the young teenage boy and I was able to identify his spheres of under-development.

If I talked to him on topics other than music, he would bring me back to music and say ‘Shall we sing?’ I was really surprised to see his devotion towards music.

When I taught him a song, he did not remember the words but copied the tune immediately.

Obsessed by what I had seen and experienced, I came back home and started reading the history of Indian classical music.

The Hindu philosophy points to the continuous rhythm in nature.

The rain cycle, the cycle of seasons, the motion of the sun and the stars and the working of our own bodies.

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As if they all are singing the praise of the creator – they all are doing ‘Sama Gaan’.

As if God is breathing life in the universe through music.

It is through the music, human consciousness can be awakened to a degree which allows one to understand the eternal essence of the universe and hence connect us to the Omnipresent.

Through the music and my teaching of that special needs child, I felt the presence of the Almighty.

All of us are bestowed with rare qualities, only thing is, we don’t identify them and somehow just get involved in our worldly life, too busy to note the very treasurers we hold inside us.



EVERY CLOUD HAS A SILVER LINING !!

Anupama Tripathi, Hindu Guest from India (Vedic Organisation For Indian Culture and Education)

Glittering ...

I see  the spark ...........
in the  eyes of the earth ......!!

The sun shines ....
and ...
Hope is bright ...!!
as bright as the red colour .....
mind's paradigm ......
stretch your hands ......
widen your horizon ....
and ...with a bright hope ....
Go ahead .....
TREAD THE PATH OF LIFE .....IN PURSUIT OF HAPPIENESS .....!!!

A good hope ....!!

A deep melancholy-

 encompasses me today ....

it holds me tight .....

but I yearn to break open my heart ...

I wish to reach you ....oh light .....
to fill my solemn heart with delight ....
The pitter patter of the rain drops -
mingle with my sorrow ...
The sun starts drooping down ....
the shadow silhouetted on the wall 
becomes larger and larger ...
as if to vanish with the dark night ....!!
the gloom looms ...
I wish to reach you ....
oh light .....
to fill my solomn heart with delight ....!!
I sleep and hope that as usual .........
the splendid morn will knock at my door .......!!

Timeless moment ........!!

I tread ...and I walk ...I admire and see ...
The beauty of nature that encompasses me ...
The joy that fills the air .....
The smile that is so fair ....
Mother nature blesses me with ...
A time less moment ....

Life in  every moment as a whole ....
a giving moment ....a sharing moment .....
a fulfilling moment ...!!

when .......
a warm sunshine ...
gets with in and the vision is clear ....!!
a cold wave .....caressing ....
touching the cheeks ,
and makes it pink ...!!
the pitter pattar of rain drops ...
I dance in the rain ....
and my soul is   drenched .....!!

Life is a struggle ...aspiring for ...
a hearty laugh ...
a full smile ...
a pure heart ....
thus .....
only one life to live ...and ...
very few moments to give ....!!

 so ...get going .....
its spring ...!!
just strive  hard  ....and hard ....
and ... make the dream come true ......!!

O Mother nature .. ....!!!

 O Mother nature .. ....!!!

Can I see YOU with the eyes that I have ...?

Can I pray to YOU with the hands that I have ....?

Can I worship YOU with the mind that I have ...?
To love you O nature ....I need the power to fight with my own evils ...!!!!
I need the eyes to see your presence .....!!!!

I know not much .....in fact nothing ....!!O GOD .....!!

Hold me and behold me as I tread THE PATH ...IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE ...towards YOU ...THE OMNIPOTENT ...AND THE OMNIPRESENT ......!!!!!!

Splendid morn ...!!

Yet another night bids me adieu ...!!

 I open the window and the cool breeeze enthralls me ...!!The clouds that encompassed my home, quickly get the oppertunity to get inside and give me a warm welcome ...!!They greet me ....caress me and I can feel the dampness of the clouds all over .Yes indeed ....the divine touch of the cloud freshens my mind ....and enlightens my mood ...!!!
The croon of the autumn leaves sing into my ears ....!!
I am totally enchanted  ,the glee takes me over ...and a chill run through my spine as I see the splendid morn ...!!!!

I really thank GOD  for the present moment ....and with a thankful smile ...begin my day ...!!

Goodmorning  friends have a great day .....!!!!!

I need your attension ..please .....!!!

The pitter patter of the rain drops ......the rhythm  of thunder .....the dance of the GREEN ... .....begins ....!!

Green is the colour of growth ....its also the colour of freshness ....and fragrance .....!!

The green veil of ...GREEN EARTH ...I wish to paint my heart ...green today ...!!

Are we conscious enough to love our mother ....???
Are we aware enough ..to save her ravishing and entrancing glory...her charm ...her beauty ...

Or sadly....being ...brutal ....conniving at her requirements...

...only trying to snatch her belongings .....!!

Do we really know ...what does the green colour say ....?It says ....think about me ....just give me my due .....!!!
I need your attension ..please .....!!!
 Remember ...its time .....GIVE ME MY GREEN ......!!

As I see the ....dawn ...!!

As I move ...
from darkness to light ....
I hold you tight ....
only to realize ....
there is no one to hold to...
and my fist is tight ...!!

Gradually as I move ....
and move ..and move ...
I gather strength from within ....
I open my eyes ...
just to visualize ..
I am yet , encompassed by darkness ...
But now I see the darkness clear ....
The omnipotent and omnipresent ...
Yes,you are there 
Oh Lord ...my dear ..
The serenity of solemn darkness sinks in .....
I hold the darkness and walk again ...
Keep walking ...as I have no fear ...
I know for sure ..you are there ....
Gradually ....very slowly ....
I win ....

As  I see the ....dawn ...
approaching ...
And the light comes near and near ...
 and ...the vision is clear ...!!
OH LORD ...always be there ...!!
DAY OR NIGHT ....BLESS US ALL.

The value of Compassion....

''Let go of all efforts ,search and desires,for He can be felt only in deep peace and stillness .''
                                                                   Sri Sri Ravi Shankar .


''Thare are two ways that one can spread light in this world -either by becoming a candle or by becoming a mirror that reflects.''
            Vikas Malkani .


                            The value of Compassion....

                         

Author Fredrick Buechner describes the meaning of compassion in these words:''Compassion is sometimes the fatal capacity for feeling what it is like to live inside somebody else's skin .It is the knowledge that there can never really be any peace and joy for me until there is peace and joy finally for you too.''


Compassion stems  from wisdom .It is the fundamental law of Nature's own heart.It allows one to become one with Divine Universe ,with the universal life and consciousness .Compassion denotes harmony,peace,bliss and impersonal love.It is often regarded as emotional in nature ,and there is an aspect of compassion which regards a quantitative dimension ,such that individual's compassion is often given a property of ''depth'',''vigour ''or ''passion''The etimology of compassion is Latin ,meaning ''co-suffering ''.More virtuous than simple empathy ,compassion commonly gives rise to an active desire to alleviate another's suffering .It is often ,though not inevitably,the key component in what manifests in the social context as altruism.
                                                 It automatically brings happieness and calmness.Hatred,jealousy,and excessive attachment cause suffering and agitation.Compassion helps you overcome these to move into a calm state of mind.Practise of compassion actually calms you down considerably and builds up your emotional intelligence.
                        A kindly thought sent out towards some other human being is a protection to the other and it is a beautiful thing to do.It is truly humane and one that every sensitive human being loves to do so.Do not judge rashly or interpret the actions of others in an ill sense,but be compassionate to thier infirmities,bear their  burdens,excuse their weaknesses and make up for their defects-this is the true spirit of compassion and charity.

Perseverance....

Perseverance....
A wait ...
and a long wait ...
A desire ....
or a deep yearning ....!!
the sunrise of my dream ...
yet ...to come ....!!
It takes a lot of effort to follow your dreams ...........
I tread the path of life ...in pursuit of excellence...!!
If you also  dream of excellence ,there is no respite ....!!
Keep walking from morning to night .....!!

Enjoy the woven colours ....!!

Feel   ecstacy  personified .........
Don't let the hope ever die ...!!
just fly ...
let the dreams soar high ...!!
no room for...despair or cry ....!!

just adore the omnipotent nature ......
smile ......and smile ...
love the GOOD EARTH ...
and ..enjoy the woven  colours ....!!


WITH YOUR ENDEAVOUR,MAKE THE EARTH A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE .....!!

Oh GOD be with me ...!

Oh GOD be with me ...
As I see ,hold and behold ...
The tranquility of mother nature ...!
The peace and solace of the fragrant air ...!!
The ecstacy of the waving palm trees ...!!

The glory of the soaring skylark ...!
The gushing sound of the sea ...
The beauty of life ....
that takes me to eternity...!!

Everything can be improved.

''Everything can be improved.


Yes indeed.Be an addict to constant and never ending self-improvement.Because ,greatness comes when you improve on improvements .Remember just a slight improvement each day can lead to spectacular results.


Find it......there is always a better way.
Affirm:everyday ;in everyway,I am getting better and better .
Resolve ;good,better,best;i shall never let it rest;
till my good is better,and my better is best.''