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Vasa
17 July 2012, 03:48 PM
Greetings, I have a question for anyone who is familiar with Paramahamsa Hariharananda lineage. There will be a Kriya Yoga initiation in my town in a couple of weeks. Currently I attend meditation at SRF center but I do not want to wait 1 year to be initiated into Kriya, besides the fact that I have heard that SRF Kriya is different from the Kriya that Shiva Goraksha Babaji gave to Lahiri Mahasaya. I understand Yoganandaji needed to adapt things for a western audience but I want to learn the real deal.

My question is humbly this: I have 3 options, being in America.

1. Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath's Hamsa Yoga Sangh, which only has initiation on the west coast and would end up costing me about 1000 dollars in travel expenses and 125 dollar initiation fee. This was my first choice, but at this time 1000 dollars is a bit out of my budget.
2. Wait a year and get initiated by SRF. Pros are cost but cons are waiting a year and having to agree to take Yoganandaji as my guru and NEVER take another guru according to what I understand. I do not like this as Yoganandaji is no longer in the body and I do not know if Shiva will send me another guru later.
3. Get initiated by Parahamsa Prajnananda (Hariharananda's disciple). This seems to be the best choice but I am not very knowledgeable about him or his organization and I don't want to waste any time. Which option seems the best? If anyone can alleviate my ignorance I would be very greatful.

Eastern Mind
17 July 2012, 04:24 PM
Vannakkam: Initiation because you want it, and you pay money? That's a new one. Traditionally, the Guru decides when you are ready (which could be a very long time ... be prepared for 'not in this lifetime') and of course there is no charge. But hey, maybe that's just me. Maybe traditions have changed.

Aum Namasivaya

Vasa
17 July 2012, 04:30 PM
The general defense of the paying money situation is because we Westerners don't appreciate anything unless we pay a lot of money for it. :)

Of course, it's cheaper than moving to India and finding the free kind of guru.

charitra
17 July 2012, 09:40 PM
Yogiraj Gurunath Siddhanath's Hamsa Yoga Sangh, which only has initiation on the west coast and would end up costing me about 1000 dollars in travel expenses and 125 dollar initiation fee. This was my first choice, but at this time 1000 dollars is a bit out of my budget.


we can find some institutions that initiate anyone for free, one ashram that comes to mind is Ramakrishna vedanta center of america, there are many more out there you can find out by just calling around. By and laege a fee is not charged, this one doesnt sound right to me. If you are attending a course, and initiation is a part of the course then it is a different matter. I attended Arsha vidya Gurukulam course, salem , PA, a few years ago, and, yes I did pay the course fee at that time. I considered it a donation not a fee that time and gladly 'donated'. Namaste.

Vasa
17 July 2012, 10:23 PM
I don't think it is a course, it is like a 3 hour "empowerment" as they call it where Gurunath is supposed to awaken your Kundalini energy. The one I am attending in 2 weeks is a course, it is spread out for 20 hours over a weekend and requires a donation of 150 dollars, I should have clarified that. It seems more legitimate, you are asked to bring an oblation of fruits and flowers which is legitimate as far as I understand.

I really like Gurunath's books and YouTube videos, as far as I can tell without having gone to an event he is the real deal, but you are not the first to question the amount he charges. The "retreats" which I assume are several day courses cost several thousand dollars.

Thanks for replying and helping to clarify this for me!

Twilightdance
18 July 2012, 01:30 AM
I don't think it is a course, it is like a 3 hour "empowerment" as they call it where Gurunath is supposed to awaken your Kundalini energy. The one I am attending in 2 weeks is a course, it is spread out for 20 hours over a weekend and requires a donation of 150 dollars, I should have clarified that. It seems more legitimate, you are asked to bring an oblation of fruits and flowers which is legitimate as far as I understand.

There have been enuf guru bashing in this forum and I don't believe it is wrong, but for a change I would rather request you to read a bit more texts behind the buzz words like kundalini or empowerment, before you take the plunge- in any case there is not much to loose except a few hundred bucks.


I really like Gurunath's books and YouTube videos, as far as I can tell without having gone to an event he is the real deal

Is it because he often has paintings of himself in form of shiva and christ hanging in the wall behind him?

Vasa
18 July 2012, 02:05 AM
I'm not taking any plunge as I'm not going to Gurunath, I am going to a class that doesn't claim to do anything fancy or mystical other than teach Kriya Yoga.

As far as I can tell (those being the keywords, I have yet to form a legitimate opinion) his message is consistent and others have said that he delivers what he claims, but as I myself have not had the experience I will not say he is true or fake, as I don't know. I never noticed pictures of him dressed like Jesus or Shiva, generally I listen to the videos while driving and I pay attention to the message more than trivial things like that.

Now, the question is do your have direct experiential knowledge of Gurunath to "Gurubash" him or is your animosity just an opinion?

Amrut
18 July 2012, 03:24 AM
Namaste,

My bro has done a course on Kriya Yoga of Paramhansa Hariharananda. He was initiated by Paramhansa Prajnanananda, though he is not practicing anymore, is caught up in worldly affairs. It's his problem.

But from his observation and my own, it is one of the best choice. I feel their influence when I open their photo or even website. Good spiritual vibrations. This is a subjective matter, so it's just my personal opinion.

Paramhansa Prajnanananda (प्रज्ञानन्द - Pragyanand - that's how they pronounce) also gives answers, in Q & A session. They also have lectures and meditation sessions, initiations in Mumbai.

People running the foundation are not money minded. The courses are offered at a very nominal fee, just enough to pay rent of hall and or lunch / break fast if offered. Sometimes, a regular practitioner sponsors lunch / breakfast.

I do not know about American operations, but Mumbai Operations work very well.

The quotes of Paramhansa Hariharananda are straight talk directing towards Self Realization. Paramhansa Prajnanananda follows his Guru's footsteps.

They do not do excessive publicity like others.

http://www.hariharanandakriyayoga.org/

http://www.prajnanamission.org/

http://www.kriya.org/

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Regarding SRF, Paramhansa Yogananda had himself said that if I visit this foundation after 100 years, I would not recognize it. I will doubt that did I created this one.

They had even changed signature of Paramhansa Yogananda, as per an astrologer's suggestions for spreading it more and more.

They had even altered one if the photos, in which the side on which cross (Christian cross) was changed.

There was a legal battle with Swami Kriyananda of Ananda Sangha, which SRF lost.

this was all regarding the book, Autobiography of a Yogi.

http://www.anandaindia.org/inspiration/books/ay/

http://www.anandaindia.org/kriyananda/

http://www.ananda.org/

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I do not know about Gurunath Siddhanath, so I cannot comment.

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Aum

Amrut
18 July 2012, 03:38 AM
some more links about SRF and Ananda legal battle

http://www.ananda.org/news/self-realization-fellowship.html

http://www.ananda.org/inspiration/books/faith/16.html

Removal of Cross

more info in links in left sidebar of below link.

http://yoganandafortheworld.com/srf-removes-christian-crosses-from-yoganandas-photos/


signature change: search for word 'sign'

http://oaks.nvg.org/ayol.html

Eastern Mind
18 July 2012, 07:26 AM
Vannakkam Vasa: I have no intention of guru bashing. I hope my earlier post didn't come across that way. Each person here is considered adult, and able to make their own decisions. It is a free country after all. (For younger explorers, my , or other peoples' comments may be harsher, as it is more of a warning, based on legitimate concerns, and love for that young seeker. I just don't want to see anyone duped, especially if I didn't send up some kind of signal.

But I think it is relevant to point out on a Hindu Forum that certain teachers and later organizations are some sort of amalgamation of East-West teachings, and may or may not be strictly Hindu, not just from the observer's views, but also from their own literature, or definition. If you ask directly, "Are you Hindu?" you will most likely get an indirect response. The term Hindu is often not found at all. I understand how this may be a stepping stone for some, a sort of stone in the stream between. If that is the case, then so be it. If syncretism works for you, then by all means go for it. Just please don't refer to it as traditional Hinduism.

The whole subject of initiation is, as I mentioned before, shall we say ... of a different approach.

I'm a bhaktar, was introduced to Lord Ganesha many years ago, and if He's not around somewhere, then it really won't work for me, but this is just my own personal POV.

Best wishes on a clear decision.

Aum Namasivaya

Vasa
18 July 2012, 07:42 AM
Namaste everyone,

IS thank you very much for info. That is kind of information/perspective I am seeking.

EM, I in no way took your comment as Gurubashing, my response as such was to TwilightDance who brought that term into discussion. I appreciate his response too but I just wanted to know if it was experiential or assumed. I realize that, especially in USA, spirituality is a hot commodity because the choices we have had this far are not satisfying to true seekers. I am wary of fake Godmen who will waste my time and money obviously. That is why I posed this question to you my friends, humbly.

Thanks everyone for replies! If anyone else has contribution please advise.

Amrut
18 July 2012, 08:35 AM
Vannakkam Vasa: I have no intention of guru bashing. I hope my earlier post didn't come across that way. Each person here is considered adult, and able to make their own decisions. It is a free country after all. (For younger explorers, my , or other peoples' comments may be harsher, as it is more of a warning, based on legitimate concerns, and love for that young seeker. I just don't want to see anyone duped, especially if I didn't send up some kind of signal.

But I think it is relevant to point out on a Hindu Forum that certain teachers and later organizations are some sort of amalgamation of East-West teachings, and may or may not be strictly Hindu, not just from the observer's views, but also from their own literature, or definition. If you ask directly, "Are you Hindu?" you will most likely get an indirect response. The term Hindu is often not found at all. I understand how this may be a stepping stone for some, a sort of stone in the stream between. If that is the case, then so be it. If syncretism works for you, then by all means go for it. Just please don't refer to it as traditional Hinduism.

The whole subject of initiation is, as I mentioned before, shall we say ... of a different approach.

I'm a bhaktar, was introduced to Lord Ganesha many years ago, and if He's not around somewhere, then it really won't work for me, but this is just my own personal POV.

Best wishes on a clear decision.

Aum Namasivaya

Vannakkam EM :)

The beauty if Indian teachings is that the questioner is free to ask anything. There is no 'the one way' that everyone ought to follow.

Views are expressed by respected members. they are not orders ;)

So it's not a problem for me.

Regarding costly spiritual discourses, it will cover a sect or a class of devotees. After one is matured, these things does not matter.

So I stress, pray to God and not to any human being.

Afterall, this is Kalyuga. Shri Krishna had said, that the knowledge and Yog is getting destroyed. So such things with a tinge of commercialization will take place.

On a second note, if you ask a question to yourself. If an Ideal Guru (as per one's guage) exists, do you deserve to stand in front of him?

I asked this question to myself, and the answer came, NO

So even saints are not 100 % perfect. Grasp the good, and leave things which you do not like. It's upto us.

Again, a very vairagi saint, will never ever create a huge foundation.

earlier, kings would leave their palace and retire in forests in huts, in refuge of a saint,

today, saints live caves and settle in Cities building palaces like ashrams.

this is the effect of Kali Yuga.

So if the purpose is spreading, then you will have to create a team and then ask for donations. then give importance to the trustees by offering them first row in discourses and even invite them to give an intro speech.

... and the honest and sincere disciple may get last row.

But, when Tatva Jnana is concerned, which transforms the life of disciple, then that neglected disciple will be the first one to get and not the millionaire trustee.

Even if one receives Jnana, one cannot digest it. So the life does not change. Days just keep passing by. He/she will only feel happy, but not transformed. It's all temporary. They have to be given importance, as trustees are mostly Rajas Gunis, and Rajas Guna demands respect and glory, name and fame, unlike sattva guni person, who is either not interested in spreading and leave it to God or may want to work from behind the curtains.

So there is no 100 % purity. No ashram is pure. Not all funds donated to ashrams and temples all go for good purpose. this is going to happen, as person managing ashrams are all samsaris / grahastis, many having a business mind.

If we think in this way then it is very difficult to even donate any money. So best is to find an ashram is doing some good work. So not all but most part will be utilized and forget it. 100 % purity is not possible.

Such vairagis are not much active and they do not care about anything. They do not accept donations, and so they do not dance to donor's tunes, and hell care about anything.

My uncle met such a saint. One person wanted stressing him to take dakshina (money). He replied, 'throw them in that dustbin. that guy was offering Rs. 10,000/- ) :)

He was living in Himalayas. When he is sick he never goes to any doctor or hospital. Many saints have not seen hospitals. They depend upon God and only God. They starve for a week, and live on water, but never request to any one to give bread or even tea.

But such persons are rare and obviously they do not want to spread anything.

If one has to spread, then according to the mindset of people, you have to adopt a lifestyle and live in a way similar to the ones living around you.

So please do not look for 100 % purity, as the same time, inquire about the Guru and his (so-called) inner circle. Then select the best possible option available. There is no need to be active in all activities, that are organized.

Keep praying to God to increase bhakti and surrender and pray to Show you the way. I even prayed to teach me how to meditate. I had never chanted any mantra in my life. So I needed a direction.

these demands are fulfilled by God very soon than normal wishes like 'give me money'

As EM has said, it's just my (personal) approach and thinking. Feel free not to accept it, but be at peace :)

Aum

Amrut
18 July 2012, 08:46 AM
Namaste everyone,

IS thank you very much for info. That is kind of information/perspective I am seeking.

EM, I in no way took your comment as Gurubashing, my response as such was to TwilightDance who brought that term into discussion. I appreciate his response too but I just wanted to know if it was experiential or assumed. I realize that, especially in USA, spirituality is a hot commodity because the choices we have had this far are not satisfying to true seekers. I am wary of fake Godmen who will waste my time and money obviously. That is why I posed this question to you my friends, humbly.

Thanks everyone for replies! If anyone else has contribution please advise.

Namaste Vasa,

What you say is true. There are many fake Godmen.

One way is to ask them or their volunteers to trace their lineage.

I humbly request you to please read by reply to EM

I hope it's helpful to you.

Do not worry too much, go for the best option :)

Have faith in God. Depend upon him and be ready to change the path or to follow it. i.e. be neutral, take it as it comes.

I was initiated in Pranic healing. the had courses in 5 star hotel, which my mom did not liked. I kept praying to God to show me a way. the yare not following traditional Indian teaching.

One day, I was selected for advanced course in which there was 40 % rejection i.e. 40 % applications were rejected, depending upon their spiritual growth.

Master conducting the course of higher level meditation, said to me, when a disciple is matured he is handed to his real Guru.

These words are permanently impregnated in my heart

'Nobody can change the divine plan and those who know, never try to do so'

He added, doors of Pranic Healing are always open. There are many souls seeking. They can leave and come back. He was referring to a lady, who she did Reiki. So it is not that once you leave the foundation, then you re kicked off. You are most welcomed at anytime.

Now, I follow advaita.

So do not worry, if the path does not suit you, God will change it. It's not difficult for God. Why? because he is GOD :D

Aum

IS

Vasa
18 July 2012, 10:05 AM
Namaste.

I have read it, and enjoyed it. I will meditate upon what you have said. In America it is common practice to disregard anyone's opinion if they are not "perfect" as if their making a mistake discredits their message. I try to see the good in all instead of focusing on the bad. This is the meaning I gather from your words as well.

I thanks yourself and EM for taking the time to help me. Surely Shiva has sent me to this message board to learn from sincere seekers!

I will take these words of yours to heart.

Amrut
18 July 2012, 11:35 AM
Namaste.

I have read it, and enjoyed it. I will meditate upon what you have said. In America it is common practice to disregard anyone's opinion if they are not "perfect" as if their making a mistake discredits their message. I try to see the good in all instead of focusing on the bad. This is the meaning I gather from your words as well.

I thanks yourself and EM for taking the time to help me. Surely Shiva has sent me to this message board to learn from sincere seekers!

I will take these words of yours to heart.

I am humbled. Thanks.

But you do not need to thank me. Thank Lord Shiva, as without his grace, even noblest words cannot be digested. I am just a humble medium, like a postman. DO you thank postman for any good or bad news be brings?

You directly communicate with the message sender. So why not thank Lord Shiv.

So if I do not give you solution, Shiv will give you knowledge through someone else. I am dependent on Shiv, Shiv is not dependent upon me :)

If I am being selected as an instrument, I am very lucky. God's grace is upon me.

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When perfection is not possible, go for best possible option. I always try to be positive in life.

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Pleasure talking to you adn happy that I am of any use to somebody :)

Aum

Vasa
18 July 2012, 11:51 AM
I am humbled. Thanks.

But you do not need to thank me. Thank Lord Shiva, as without his grace, even noblest words cannot be digested. I am just a humble medium, like a postman. DO you thank postman for any good or bad news be brings?

You directly communicate with the message sender. So why not thank Lord Shiv.

So if I do not give you solution, Shiv will give you knowledge through someone else. I am dependent on Shiv, Shiv is not dependent upon me :)

If I am being selected as an instrument, I am very lucky. God's grace is upon me.

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When perfection is not possible, go for best possible option. I always try to be positive in life.

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Pleasure talking to you adn happy that I am of any use to somebody :)

Aum
Lol, actually I do thank the postman. I recognize Shiva in the postman as mich as in anyone else. I don't think he minds if I spread the thanks around. :). I understand what you are saying though, and I hope with Shiva's blessing to one day control my ego much better as you seem to. We Americans are not educated to surrender and at first it was very hard, however with many good examples from friends on this message board it is becoming easier.

Amrut
18 July 2012, 12:44 PM
Lol, actually I do thank the postman. I recognize Shiva in the postman as mich as in anyone else. I don't think he minds if I spread the thanks around. :). I understand what you are saying though, and I hope with Shiva's blessing to one day control my ego much better as you seem to. We Americans are not educated to surrender and at first it was very hard, however with many good examples from friends on this message board it is becoming easier.

Rome was not build in a day. It takes time to change your mind :)

Generally, Americans or western world is action oriented. So they are more practical. East is knowledge oriented.

It's the difference in culture and approach that makes things which are obvious to east, difficult to digest by westerners,

You people like to have scientific explanation. So Yog is also getting popular. We simply trust what saints say and do not need scientific approval before we accept things. Due to western influence, learned people in India are also following western trend, considering many traditional things are orthodox and too old fashioned :)

anyways, Good luck for your spiritual journey.

Aum

Vasa
28 July 2012, 08:49 AM
Namaste.

Initiation will begin in about 15 minutes. I'm a little nervous, but mostly excited. There is definitely an energy permeating the area.

I prayed to Lord Ganesha to grant me a successful beginning to my Kriya practice. I think He heard me. :)

Pranam.

Amrut
29 July 2012, 06:43 AM
Namaste,

I hope you must have a wonderful session of Kriya.

I am putting another info of a Kriya Yoga by Swami Gnan for other members. They run free weekly classes. Their objective is to teach Kriya Yoga Free.

http://www.kyob.org/#!classes

Youtube: How I met Babaji (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=DqQCJO4ogHg)

Vasa
29 July 2012, 07:27 AM
Namaste,

I hope you must have a wonderful session of Kriya.

I am putting another info of a Kriya Yoga by Swami Gnan for other members. They run free weekly classes. Their objective is to teach Kriya Yoga Free.

http://www.kyob.org/#!classes

Youtube: How I met Babaji (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=DqQCJO4ogHg)

Namaste.

It was AMAZING, thank you. :). The Swamiji and Yogacharya were very thorough and worked with each person until they understood each step. The people who run the center and offer the weekly meditations are very nice and welcoming. I made some new Indian friends as well as some new Westwrn friends. The vibe is awesome too.

I saw something but I dont know if it was hallucination or not, I will wait until I clearly see it again to conclude. Either way, after the day and practice session I was energized and found it difficult to think about anything, my thoughts had slowed down drastically and I was in a very peaceful state for a couple of hours after.

I'm headed back up there soon for day 2 of practice, and then there are biweekly group meditations for continuing development.

ISji, thanks for recommending this one. If I had gone to Gurunath I would not have met such wonderful new friends. The donation required for this initiation is a pittance considering there are free biweekly sessions, I have unrestricted use of the center for private meditation (they actually already offered to give me the combination for door lock!) provided the center is not being used for sOmething else. Also, a couple of people had already taken initiation last year, and asked if they needed to reinstate, and were told they were welcome to but there was no "expiration date" and it wasn't necessary. That sold me right there, I'm sure many of the so-called gurus would be happy to take the money and say "oh yes, we need to reawaken the energy" or something. I'm glad these people are legit, and the bonus is that most of them also attend the local temple, and I've been invited to go. I think this will alleviate some of the fears I've seen many people express as far as going to temple for the first time.

All in all, Mahadev guided me here!

Pranam.

Eastern Mind
29 July 2012, 07:57 AM
Vannakkam Vasa: Glad it all worked out. Shakti can be quite overwhelming for sure.

Aum Namasivaya

Amrut
29 July 2012, 10:53 AM
Namaste.

It was AMAZING, thank you. :). The Swamiji and Yogacharya were very thorough and worked with each person until they understood each step. The people who run the center and offer the weekly meditations are very nice and welcoming. I made some new Indian friends as well as some new Westwrn friends. The vibe is awesome too.

I saw something but I dont know if it was hallucination or not, I will wait until I clearly see it again to conclude. Either way, after the day and practice session I was energized and found it difficult to think about anything, my thoughts had slowed down drastically and I was in a very peaceful state for a couple of hours after.

I'm headed back up there soon for day 2 of practice, and then there are biweekly group meditations for continuing development.

ISji, thanks for recommending this one. If I had gone to Gurunath I would not have met such wonderful new friends. The donation required for this initiation is a pittance considering there are free biweekly sessions, I have unrestricted use of the center for private meditation (they actually already offered to give me the combination for door lock!) provided the center is not being used for sOmething else. Also, a couple of people had already taken initiation last year, and asked if they needed to reinstate, and were told they were welcome to but there was no "expiration date" and it wasn't necessary. That sold me right there, I'm sure many of the so-called gurus would be happy to take the money and say "oh yes, we need to reawaken the energy" or something. I'm glad these people are legit, and the bonus is that most of them also attend the local temple, and I've been invited to go. I think this will alleviate some of the fears I've seen many people express as far as going to temple for the first time.

All in all, Mahadev guided me here!

Pranam.

Namaste Vasa

very happy to hear this.

If a paramhansa or a senior acharya, who is very advanced in meditation, but is just not given the title of a Paramhansa has initiated, then one initiation is enough for one life, unless you change Guru and is very less effective if one keeps changing paths and Gurus.

My Elder bro got this advice when he asked this question.

Again, if someone in locality has a big heart and has friendly nature, then you can gather for morning meditation on alternate sunday or saturday, followed some talks and lunch. If the host cannot afford lunch or if others want to contribute, then others can bring something with them and share it with others. This will increase bonding with the 'like minded' people, and the meeting will give immense pleasure.

Also in the beginning, we are all weak and need motivation, support and guidance. Groups meditations have much much more effect. The effect is multiplied, say group of 7 people meditating might be equal to 100 individual people meditating, bringing peace and love on earth.

Each one has strengths and weaknesses, if some weakness is hindering your spiritual growth, then other members who are strong in the area in which you are week, their vibrations will lift you. Only advanced meditator prefer to sit alone, as they have developed most of qualities and they may feel their energies more drained as they are more of giving then receiving, as they are strong enough to meditate alone.

Afterall it's individual process, but it's the best approach to meditate in groups and be active in foundation.

You can discuss your experiences with fellows Kriya Yoya members, read common books written by same master. This will help clear doubts from meditation and book reading. One thing or verse can be interpreted in many ways. wouldn't it be better if you get answer from 'like minded' people reading same book AND following same path AND same lineage i.e. same Guru Paramhansa Hariharananda.

Here if you ask a question, then different people will give you different answers, as they are all practicing different paths. Again, no one knows your nature and your life style, what you do for living i.e. your profession, family background, etc, etc,. These things has to be considered before giving any answer.

But if you constantly interact face-2-face and make good friends (not girl friends ;) ) than you can definitely share everything with them and since they are following same path, you will get better answers that suit you. You can also interact with advanced meditators when they are on a trip to your locality

It's just like you are a part of a classroom and fellow members are also learning from same text book, like in school, same syllabus, same teacher, some goods friends, some intelligent colleagues helping other students, i.e. more experienced helping new ones.

Hope you keep up the tempo, the enthusiasm and you keep burning your spiritual quest.

Good luck for your spiritual journey.

OM Namah Shivaya

Oh ... did you notice, Mahaavatar Babaji also has great reverence of Mahadev. I have read in a website dedicated to him, quoting him that mantra 'OM Namah Shivaya' is more powerful than an Atom Bomb !!!

Har Har Mahadev

Aum :)

IS

Vasa
29 July 2012, 09:33 PM
Namaste.

You are right, everything is as you said. There was a lot of bonding done today. We have weekly meditation twice a week, the auntie's usually provide food from what I understand. Today there was a buffet of Indian vegetarian cuisine, very delicious. :)

Many of us have become fast friends, two of those (one a Sri Lankan man and another an American) And I hit it off so well we were discussing knowing each other in past life.

I did notice about Sri Babaji, there is a reason for that which I'm sure you know. :)

Pranam.

Amrut
30 July 2012, 12:22 AM
Namaste.

You are right, everything is as you said. There was a lot of bonding done today. We have weekly meditation twice a week, the auntie's usually provide food from what I understand. Today there was a buffet of Indian vegetarian cuisine, very delicious. :)

Many of us have become fast friends, two of those (one a Sri Lankan man and another an American) And I hit it off so well we were discussing knowing each other in past life.

I did notice about Sri Babaji, there is a reason for that which I'm sure you know. :)

Pranam.

Namaste,

Happy to hear this.

Pranam.