Gurudev!

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Song Name: Gurudeva! Boro Krpa Kori
Author: Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Book Name: Saranagati (Section: Bhajana Lalasa Song 10)
(1)
gurudev!
boḍo kṛpā kori’, gauḍa-vana mājhe,
godrume diyācho sthāna
ājñā dila more, ei braje bosi’,
hari-nāma koro gāna
(2)
kintu kabe prabhu, yogyatā arpibe,
e dāsere doyā kori’
citta sthira habe, sakala sohibo,
ekānte bhajibo hari
(3)
śaiśava-yauvane, jaḍa-sukha-sańge,
abhyāsa hoilo manda
nija-karma-doṣe, e deho hoilo,
bhajanera pratibandha
(4)
vārdhakye ekhona, pañca-roge hata,
kemone bhojibo bolo’
kāńdiyā kāńdiyā, tomāra caraṇe,
poḍiyāchi suvihvala

TRANSLATION
1) Gurudeva! Because you are so merciful, you gave me a place in Godruma amid the woodlands of Gauda, with this order to fulfill: “Dwell here in this Vrndavana and sing the holy name of Hari.”
2) But when, O master, out of your great mercy, will you bestow upon this servant of yours the spiritual competence to fulfill that order? When will my mind become tranquil and fixed? When will I endure all hardships and serve Lord Hari without distractions?
3) Due to attachment to worldly pleasures in childhood and youth, I have developed bad habits. Because of these sinful acts my body has become an impediment to the service of the Supreme Lord.
4) Now, in old age, afflicted by the five-fold illnesses, how will I serve the Lord? O master, please tell me. I have fallen at your feet weeping, overwhelmed by anxiety.

Song Name: Gurudeva Krpa Bindu Diya
Author: Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Book Name: Saranagati (Section: Bhajana Lalasa Song 11)
(1)
gurudeva!
kṛpā-bindu diyā, koro’ ei dāse
tṛṇāpekhā ati hīna
sakala-sahane, bolo diyā koro
nija māne spṛhā-hīna
(2)
sakale sammān, korite śakati
deho’ nātha! jathājatha
tabe to’ gāibo, harināma-sukhe
aparādha ha ‘be hata
(3)
kabe heno kṛpā, lobhiyā e jana
kṛtārtha hoibe, nātha!
śakti-buddhi-hīn, āmi ati dīn
koro’ more ātma-sātha
(4)
jogyatā-vicāre, kichu nāhi pāi
tomāra karuṇā sāra
karuṇā nā hoile, kāṇḍiyā kāṇḍiyā
prāṇa nā rākhibo āra
TRANSLATION
1) Gurudeva, give to this servant just one drop of mercy. I am lower than a blade of grass. Give me all help. Give me strength. Let me be as you are, without desires or aspirations.
2) I offer you all respects, for thus I may have the energy to know you correctly. Then, by chanting the holy name in great ecstasy, all my offenses will cease.
3) When will such mercy fall to this one who is weak and devoid of intelligence? Allow me to be with you.
4) If you examine me, you will find no qualities. Your mercy is all that I am made of. If you are not merciful unto me, I can only weep, and I will not be able to maintain my life.

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Atma Nivedhan!

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Song Name: Atma Nivedana Tuwa Pade
Author: Bhaktivinoda Thakura
Book Name: Saranagati (Section: Atma Nivedana Song 8)
(1)
ātma-nivedana, tuwā pade kori’,
hoinu parama sukhī
duḥkha dūre gelo, cintā nā rohilo,
caudike ānanda dekhi
(2)
aśoka-abhoya, amṛta-ādhāra,
tomāra caraṇa-dwaya
tāhāte ekhona, viśrāma labhiyā
chāḍinu bhavera bhoya
(3)
tomāra saṁsāre, koribo sevana,
nāhibo phalera bhāgī
tava sukha jāhe, koribo jatana,
ho’ye pade anurāgī
(4)
tomāra sevāya, duḥkha hoya jato,
se-o to’ parama sukha
sevā-sukha-duḥkha, parama sampada,
nāśaye avidyā-duḥkha
(5)
pūrva itihāsa, bhulinu sakala,
sevā-sukha pe’ye mane
āmi to’ tomāra, tumi to’ āmāra,
ki kāja apara dhane
(6)
bhakativinoda, ānande ḍubiyā,
tomāra sevāra tare
saba ceṣṭā kore, tava icchā-mato,
thākiyā tomāra ghare

TRANSLATION
1) I have become supremely joyful by surrendering myself at Your holy feet. Unhappiness has gone away, and there are no more anxieties. I see joy in all directions.

2) Your two lotus feet are reservoirs of immortal nectar where one may live free from sorrow and fear. I have found peace there now and have given up the fear of worldly existence.
3) I shall render service in Your household and not endeavor to enjoy the fruits of that service, but rather I shall strive for whatever pleases You, fully devoted to Your lotus feet.
4) Troubles encountered in Your service shall be the cause of great happiness, for in Your devotional service joy and sorrow are equally great riches. Both destroy the misery of ignorance.
5) I have completely forgotten all past history by feeling great joy in my mind. I am most certainly Yours, and You are indeed mine. What need is there of any other treasure?
6) Bhaktivinoda, diving into the ocean of bliss, devotes all his efforts for Your service and dwells in Your house according to Your wishes.

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THE VEDIC WAY SUCCESS MODEL

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THE VEDIC WAY SUCCESS MODEL

via Gita Coaching by akrura@gmail.com on 5/27/11

This model was designed by Sacinandana Swami. You can use it to solve problems and work on your goals. And I can assist you with using it to succeed in areas of sadhana, service, relationships, finances, etc.

THE VEDIC WAY
1. Sattva: think, feel, will and act in goodness; keep your body, mind and spirit in goodness and in balance
2. Dharma: find your varna and asrama, live in harmony with natural laws, find what you like to do and become an expert in it, define your life roles, define your personal mission
3. Atma: discover the great potential of your real identity, use your spiritual intelligence, make the mind your friend
4. Paramatma: listen to your Inner Guide, connect with your conscience and intuition, follow the higher connection
5. Bhakti: develop an attitude of friendship, love and service towards God and all His creatures

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Actual poverty is lack of Krsna Consciousness!

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Many organisations do the propaganda that Service to Man or
humanitarian activities are greater than Service to God.This is
absolutely rascaldom.People have almost become athiests to accept this
non-sense because of their inability to understand God.
In this modern society we think that we are producing everything.
No,it's not. We produce only frustrated young men,women(by
industrialization), plastics,iron not grains.Grains are dependent on
rains.Rain is absolutely a deciding factor for food production.
Rains are dependent on sacrifice(as per Bhagavad Gita). Sacrifice is
service to God. So if God is served nicely then everyone is served
automatically. There's no need to serve humans or animals individually
and is not possible also to serve the unlimited population by our tiny
efforts. How many poor people we can feed by our efforts? God is
already feeding everyone.But humans have created disturbance in the
society by not equally distributing the natural resources provided by
God.There's no Poverty in the entire Universe but only because we deny
Sacrifice(Service to God),mother nature is stopping the supply. God is
unlimited,so His material nature can feed unlimited no of people in
the Universe.Overpopulation&poverty on account of it is a foolish
athiestic idea.There's only lack of Krsna/God consciousness which is
the Actual Poverty.

--
Yours
Dinesh

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Idol worshippers - Meeting at Kuwait Airport.

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Idol worshippers - Meeting at the Airport.

Taken from a bhagavat saptah of H.H Radha Govind Maharaj at potomac.
HH Radha Govinda Maharaj meets an Airport official at Kuwait airport .
H.H Radha Govind Maharaj mentions this incident on his flight from
kenya to India his flight had a transit via kuwait. due to some delay
he had to wait for 4-5 hrs at Kuwait.While chanting Hare Krishna in
the airport lounge, 1 airport official watching the indian swami
became intrigued and called him over to speak.
At first Maharaj was feeling somewhat reluctant to go as he was in a
country which may not appreciate his path.Gathering courage with
faith in his Lord, Maharaj went to meet the man.
The official quickly opened the discussion with his introduction and
then asked Maharaj if he was a Hindu swami.Getting his answer yes, He
asked " i heard hindus worship stone as God" Maharaj immediately
answered him in a way that he may understand "Oh, No , we don't
worship stone as God but we worship God in stone"
This answer surprised the gentleman and intrigued him. Now he wanted
to know how? Maharaj then said "Actually as per your scriptures, Allah
has a bluish face, he is playing flute and that he has many followers
devotees staying with him."
Is it ? - asked the official...
Maharaj contd " Ofcourse not all have seen him, only those who are
pure have seen him. So now if you love someone , many times people to
remember the beloved and to cherish their memories , they make a
beautiful painting or sculptor of the person. Similarly , in our
tradition those who have seen god have beautifully painted them and
carved his form for them to remember him and also help see those who
have never seen them"
"Oh thats unique" replied the kuwaiti man. Wanting to ask more , know
more - the man was ready with his queries. Just then some alarm rang
announcing time for Namaz prayers.
Politely excusing himself, the man there and then opened up his mat
put it on ground and began offering prayers. He was not alone,
literally the whole airport joined him .
Mean while Maharaj contd chanting the holy names on japa beads in his
style. Minutes later, the man was done with his prayers and so he
joined back. This time Maharaj opened the discussion with the question
.... " Are you sure that your prayers are being heard by Allah"...
YES came the stern and serious reply.
Maharaj, "So you mean your prayers,Allah can hear !"
Man quite annoyed remarked, " Just like you can hear me, Allah can
hear all of us"
Maharaj, " That means Allah has ears to hear. Since i hear thru ears
as per your logic"
( Maharaj mentions to the bhagavat saptah audience that at this time i
didnt inform him that god need not have ears to hear......he can also
hear from legs, mouth "angani yasya sakalendriya...". He was not ready
for this advanced version
Maharaj contd " If he can hear you, can he also speak to you"
yes came the reply.
Maharaj "Then can he not see you when you are in trouble".
Sure came the reply.
Maharaj," It means Allah has ears, eyes, mouth- implies Allah has a form"
The gentleman couldnt believe how simple it could be...
Just then Maharaj heard the announcement for boarding of his flight to India.
Confirming from him the time, Maharaj asked for his leave....
Impressed by the swami, the officer asked " you do not have a watch !".
"No" said maharaj... The officer immediately went to a shop, bought
one nice watch for maharaj and gave him as a gift saying " You may
require to check timings for your prayers".
The officer was happy to meet Maharaj and they both parted.

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