Courtesy: Sri.Ravishanckar Gopal
Radhe Krishna
All,
"Water boils only at 100 degrees centigrade to produce
steam for power generation. At any lesser temperature, one does not get
the required steam energy for power. Likewise, when we undertake a
mission we have to have the patience and persistence to see it through
the very end. Only then, can we enjoy the complete fruits of our
effort"
---- SRI SRI MURALIDHARA SWAMIJI
-------------------------------
How do we know that we are progressing in our Sadhana? (Spiritual Practice)
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
The
Guru will make you understand your progress at the right time.
-----------------------------------
A
spiritual aspirant does Sadhana sincerely and advances to some extent.
Suddenly he falls from his Sadhana and comes back to worldly affairs.
Does he get Moksha or Naraka (hell) ?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
He
attains neither Moksha nor hell. He goes to a very high world and lives
there happily for a long time, and then come back to earth once again
and be born in such a family that will give him a good base for his
Sadhanas in order to continue them.
------------------------------------
Are the soul and the mind the same?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
No. Mind usually refers to the knowledge and is
referred to as the 'manas'. If you thus identify it, then it is completely different from the soul.
---------------------------------
How can we differentiate our will and Divine will?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
If your ego decides, then it is your will. Otherwise, it is divine will.
-------------------------------
How do I get over my overconfidence?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
If
you always remember in the back of your mind that we are only simple
tools in the hands of the Almighty, then there will not be any problem.
---------------------------------
Why at all should one not go to a temple and perform pujas for a year of a relative's demise?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Pitru
Karya (rituals for the dead) are done monthly upto a year of the
passing away of a relative. Strictly speaking, 'nithya Srardham' (ritual
to be performed every day) has to be done during the year.
'Pitru Karya' and 'Deiva Karya' (divine activities) do not go together. That is the reason it has been prescribed so.
----------------------------------
Crores
of animals are killed during some feasts. Why are the poor innocent
animals forcibly killed everyday for no mistake of them. Why the animals
are suffering in the hands of humans? When will this stop?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Ahimsa (Non violence) is the foremost Dharma There is no doubt about it.
You
are talking about animals suffering in the hands of humans. But we
barely realize that all of us are suffering
in the hands of Karma (fate). In order to get answers to the question
of 'what for' and 'why', you should try and understand God. That is the
only way. Until then, whatever I say would only be a consolation.
-----------------------------------
In the first place, why has the entire creation (all creatures, the Universe, etc.) evolved?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
There is nothing called 'first place'. The origin and end are only in our mind.
---------------------------------
Surrender
to God means not resisting anything. But where should our decisions or
actions stop so that that there is neither inaction nor resistance?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Let
us imagine that someone is in the kitchen. You ask him what he is upto.
'I'm
making tea' comes the reply. You go to the kitchen yourselves and find
that the tea is not ready yet! There was only water boiling in the
stove. Now was his statement about preparing tea true?
Yes and no. Isn't it?
Likewise,
each and every minute, we should try to surrender to Krishna. We should
go on doing it. To start with, we will have a very poor faith ('Manda
Vishvasa'). Then the faith grows with time, to culminate in what is
called as a state of total faith ('Poorna Vishvasa'). It is then that
you will feel that it is God is directly acting through you and so far,
He was doing so through your ego.
------------------------------
I
always feel inferior to others, even in small things. This complex
makes me feel that I am good for nothing. Please help me in coming out
my complex.
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Always think that
you are the loveable child of Radha and Krishna. When you think so, then where is the question of feeling inferior?
-------------------------------
Right
from my birth until now, I have received favors in many kinds. Be it
from God, man or the nature. I sometimes think that I am obliged to the
minute details in life. How do I repay all these in my life? Kindly
guide me
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Vishnu
is Infinite. The entire cosmos is within Him. So be grateful to Him.
That way, your gratefulness would be accounted as being shown to all -
man, God and all other creatures. The best way to show your gratitude is
to Chant the Mahamantra.
-------------------------------
How can one attain Moksha (liberation)? If one attains Moksha, how will the state of mind or soul will be? Who is a Brahmin?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
By
constantly chanting the divine Mahamantra and surrendering to the feet
of Bhagavan, one can attain moksha by his grace. In this state,
individual mind would be one with the Universal mind of the Lord. One
who has realized Brahman is the truest Brahmana.
-------------------------------
It
is said that the true form of God is unimaginable and for this reason, a
few great spiritual masters (like Kabir, Guru Nanak, Shankaradeva etc.)
worshipped Nama alone. Is 'Nama' (Name) more significant than 'Rupa'
(form)?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Yes, Nama is definitely more significant than 'Rupa'.
-----------------------------------
Kaaka Kaaka Guru Arul
kakka (Protect Protect! Let Guru's Grace Protect)
This
You Tube video is from the recently concluded discourse series
telecasted in Star Vijay TV .Pl watch and enjoy the bliss.....
http://youtu.be/XK9o9-X5bvs - Part 26 (Vasanas contd...reason for using flowers in our worship etc...)
http://youtu.be/vs3rSH0aVSM - Part-27
--------------------------------------
Regards & Chant the Maha Mantra:
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Pl visit: http://www.namadwaar.org/home.php
--
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God
All,
"Water boils only at 100 degrees centigrade to produce
steam for power generation. At any lesser temperature, one does not get
the required steam energy for power. Likewise, when we undertake a
mission we have to have the patience and persistence to see it through
the very end. Only then, can we enjoy the complete fruits of our
effort"
---- SRI SRI MURALIDHARA SWAMIJI
-------------------------------
How do we know that we are progressing in our Sadhana? (Spiritual Practice)
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
The
Guru will make you understand your progress at the right time.
-----------------------------------
A
spiritual aspirant does Sadhana sincerely and advances to some extent.
Suddenly he falls from his Sadhana and comes back to worldly affairs.
Does he get Moksha or Naraka (hell) ?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
He
attains neither Moksha nor hell. He goes to a very high world and lives
there happily for a long time, and then come back to earth once again
and be born in such a family that will give him a good base for his
Sadhanas in order to continue them.
------------------------------------
Are the soul and the mind the same?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
No. Mind usually refers to the knowledge and is
referred to as the 'manas'. If you thus identify it, then it is completely different from the soul.
---------------------------------
How can we differentiate our will and Divine will?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
If your ego decides, then it is your will. Otherwise, it is divine will.
-------------------------------
How do I get over my overconfidence?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
If
you always remember in the back of your mind that we are only simple
tools in the hands of the Almighty, then there will not be any problem.
---------------------------------
Why at all should one not go to a temple and perform pujas for a year of a relative's demise?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Pitru
Karya (rituals for the dead) are done monthly upto a year of the
passing away of a relative. Strictly speaking, 'nithya Srardham' (ritual
to be performed every day) has to be done during the year.
'Pitru Karya' and 'Deiva Karya' (divine activities) do not go together. That is the reason it has been prescribed so.
----------------------------------
Crores
of animals are killed during some feasts. Why are the poor innocent
animals forcibly killed everyday for no mistake of them. Why the animals
are suffering in the hands of humans? When will this stop?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Ahimsa (Non violence) is the foremost Dharma There is no doubt about it.
You
are talking about animals suffering in the hands of humans. But we
barely realize that all of us are suffering
in the hands of Karma (fate). In order to get answers to the question
of 'what for' and 'why', you should try and understand God. That is the
only way. Until then, whatever I say would only be a consolation.
-----------------------------------
In the first place, why has the entire creation (all creatures, the Universe, etc.) evolved?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
There is nothing called 'first place'. The origin and end are only in our mind.
---------------------------------
Surrender
to God means not resisting anything. But where should our decisions or
actions stop so that that there is neither inaction nor resistance?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Let
us imagine that someone is in the kitchen. You ask him what he is upto.
'I'm
making tea' comes the reply. You go to the kitchen yourselves and find
that the tea is not ready yet! There was only water boiling in the
stove. Now was his statement about preparing tea true?
Yes and no. Isn't it?
Likewise,
each and every minute, we should try to surrender to Krishna. We should
go on doing it. To start with, we will have a very poor faith ('Manda
Vishvasa'). Then the faith grows with time, to culminate in what is
called as a state of total faith ('Poorna Vishvasa'). It is then that
you will feel that it is God is directly acting through you and so far,
He was doing so through your ego.
------------------------------
I
always feel inferior to others, even in small things. This complex
makes me feel that I am good for nothing. Please help me in coming out
my complex.
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Always think that
you are the loveable child of Radha and Krishna. When you think so, then where is the question of feeling inferior?
-------------------------------
Right
from my birth until now, I have received favors in many kinds. Be it
from God, man or the nature. I sometimes think that I am obliged to the
minute details in life. How do I repay all these in my life? Kindly
guide me
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Vishnu
is Infinite. The entire cosmos is within Him. So be grateful to Him.
That way, your gratefulness would be accounted as being shown to all -
man, God and all other creatures. The best way to show your gratitude is
to Chant the Mahamantra.
-------------------------------
How can one attain Moksha (liberation)? If one attains Moksha, how will the state of mind or soul will be? Who is a Brahmin?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
By
constantly chanting the divine Mahamantra and surrendering to the feet
of Bhagavan, one can attain moksha by his grace. In this state,
individual mind would be one with the Universal mind of the Lord. One
who has realized Brahman is the truest Brahmana.
-------------------------------
It
is said that the true form of God is unimaginable and for this reason, a
few great spiritual masters (like Kabir, Guru Nanak, Shankaradeva etc.)
worshipped Nama alone. Is 'Nama' (Name) more significant than 'Rupa'
(form)?
Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:
Yes, Nama is definitely more significant than 'Rupa'.
-----------------------------------
Kaaka Kaaka Guru Arul
kakka (Protect Protect! Let Guru's Grace Protect)
This
You Tube video is from the recently concluded discourse series
telecasted in Star Vijay TV .Pl watch and enjoy the bliss.....
http://youtu.be/XK9o9-X5bvs - Part 26 (Vasanas contd...reason for using flowers in our worship etc...)
http://youtu.be/vs3rSH0aVSM - Part-27
--------------------------------------
Regards & Chant the Maha Mantra:
Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Pl visit: http://www.namadwaar.org/home.php
--
If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
Happy moments, praise God.
Difficult moments, seek God.
Quiet moments, worship God.
Painful moments, trust God.
Every moment, thank God
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