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Topics in this edition
1. My Experience With Truth – With The Master
2. What Sri Sri said today: September 11
3. Navarathri 2009 at Bangalore Ashram
4. Guru Puja Course
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From: srinivas p <srini_p2001@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Subject: Fw: My Experience With Truth – With The Master
MY EXPERIENCE WITH TRUTH
Jai Guru Dev,
All experience with the master are exceptional, if one is aware of is subtle
presence each moment in our lives. Mine is also one of them.
We all run away from pain in our lives, but that is the time when we truly feel
the grace flowing, 24*7.
Today is 2nd Septmener'2009. The date is important because what ever happened
in less than one year, not everybody is lucky enough for that in life :).
It happened last year, 21st October'2008. I was driving in Delhi, Mangol Puri
road to meet my old friend, my roommate in hostel, as she was just blessed with
a baby boy. As I drove, I looked at my mobile and thought of calling someone,
then I put it down thinking that its not a good idea to call while driving. I
reached a familiar place and was looking for the turn I had to take (I am bad
with directions.. too bad). I stared at the sign board for few seconds and
could not make out much. As I came down from the flyover, I was at 70+. As soon
as I looked in front, there was an old lady standing in front waving her hand
to slow down. And I could not. It was too late. I didnt have time to put my
foot on the breaks. It was a fatal accident. Her head hit the windshield and
she flew to the other side. The impact was so drastic that the windshield was
crushed. And I was in shock. I came out of the car and looked at the whole
scene with a blank face and a blank mind.
People gathered and soon I was surrounded with more than 20 of them. Those who
passed by in their cars looked at me like exactly with what they should be
thinking at that time..! Then someone shouted "Take her to the hospital", and I
realised that I had to take her to the hospital.
Two people helped to pick the unconscious lady and put her on teh back seat of
my car. I did not know where the hospital was. Two gentlemen agreed to guide me
to the hospital on their scooter. I agreed to follow. All the way I kept
praying to Guruji that the lady is saved somehow and kept giving blessing to
her. On a red light, that scooter took left turn and I went straight. Somehow I
reached the Jaipur Golden hospital in Rohini. Rushed to the reception and asked
the nurse for assistance immediately.
They took her inside and I went to park my car. I was alone in the hospital
with her and then a thought crossed my mind. "My responsibility of bringing her
to the hospital is over, I can run away an no one would come to know what had
happened". Something in me asked me to stay and face it. I stayed on.
I called my parents and told them about it. They rushed to the hospital. For
almost an hour I was alone and had made more than 50 calls in that duration.
Asking for teachers to give her blessing abd pray for her.
The doctor who was treating her looked tensed and in a hurry. He called me
wrote my details. Asked me, "You brought her here?" I said "Yes". "How did it
happen?". "Through my car. I was driving", I replied.
I had no thoughts after that. It was blank and seemed like a play. I could not
belive that it could ever happen to me, through me.
Almost an hour later, few people came who knew her. She used to live in an
Ashram in Delhi. They askd me questions, who was driving and how did it happen.
My parents, my grandfather and my uncle arrived and were as clueless as me what
to do. Then, police came. Asked questions. Took away my license and RC of the
car. Took me and my parents to the police station.
We called people in vain, anyone who could help us.
News came from the hospital, the lady was no more.
At 8 p.m. FIR was launched against me, under few sections out of which 304A was
one of them. Its a criminal offence.
At 10 p.m. we left the police station. That was one of the toughest day of my
life so far.
I got so many calls from everybody and people asked me questions like, whose
fault was it, yours or that lady's?? How could anyone who could not even
explain how did it happen tell whose fault was it.
Next day, I switched off my phone, closed the door, and simply started doing my
Kriya.
In the midst of all this, our own Advanced Course teached, Neera Ma told me,
"Agar tumhe ye sab dekhna aa gaya, to tum is se bahar aa jaogi. Sab kuch ho
raha hia" (Only if you learn so SEE what is happening, you will be able to come
out of it. Just watch. Its happening". And I did that. The endless discussions,
continious questions and explanations would have made me crazy, if I had not
learnt to WATCH the happening. These words helped to maintain my calm in many
of the situations.
As they say, "Only in bad time you know the truth of all", my friends readily
came for help and support when ever I felt weak.
Actually, it would not have been that painful for me, but the worst part was to
see my parents see suffering because of me.
My father is a simple man. He cant sleep the day he lies to someone! He can not
handle much complications. And to see him and my mother going to police
stations and courts because of me, it was most painful.
Few days later, we went to the house of the lady and met the family. They were
obviously in anger and vain. But somehow they got thsi report that I wanted to
run away from the situation and were angry with me. One of her sons told me
"Are our children so strong that they can handle a dead person on their
shoulders?".
And I got angry. I stayed there alone and did not run away so that I could face
myself for the rest of my life. I told him straight, "I could run away, but I
did not."
Then a trail of going to police station, huntimg for a lawyer and lengthy
discussions started. My cousin Nehe while listening to all this once told me
jokingly, "Ruchi, what have you done. Never in the history of our family we had
such discussions.. !! :) )" I had started taking it a bit lightly by then.
The tension was bauilding up slowy at home as months passed by. My parents were
most worried about - my marriage, above all when someone had refused me on
these grounds when I told them all truth.
Every lawyer told me - "Atleast 5-6 years. Thats the minimum. It may go on to
10-14 yrs as well."
I kept away from everything for some time to give maximum time at home so that
I could provide what ever comfort to them as I could.
Then In November BrahmNaad happened. Guruji was here for 4 days. When I looked
at him , I realised that I could not face HIM ever if I had run away.
Many people questioned me, "You believe in Guruji so much, then why did it
happen to you..??"
I did not find it necesary to answer. I knew he was watching me, closely.
These were the times when I realised his presence the most.
And Guruji did what? In less than a year, I went for TTC1 and TTC2. In that
duration, he made me a teacher.
Something that happened against everybodys will at my place. Bt it happened.
I went to see an astrologer who told me it would take 4 years to get this case
resolved.
Its less than a year and the judge quashed the case today.
Today is 2nd September'2009.
As my dear friend Shamik says, "The arrow will be fired at you, but if teh
Master is with you, it will take away the hat, leaving you scratchless..!".
This is the answer to all those who questioned HIM in this happening.
Now, all those who did not believe in HIM, including my parents, know, but
refuse to agree (ego you know :) ) that HE is there.
Divine doeant cease to be.. even if no one cares :)
Love
Ruchira
2nd September'2009
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From: Art of Living webteam.intl <webteam.intl@artofliving.org>
Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 4:20 AM
Subject: What Sri Sri said today: September 11
Dear Ones,
Jai Guru Dev!
What Sri Sri said today: September 11
'If you blame yourself then you cannot go towards yourself.'
'Many times you pity yourself. On the spiritual path, self pity and self
blame have no...'
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From: Sanskriti VDS <sanskriti.vds@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Subject: Navarathri 2009
Dear Ones,
Jai Gurudev!
We are pleased to inform you that Navaratri will be celebrated from 19th
September to the 28th of September this year. Navaratri is the time for us to
go inwards by involving ourselves into spiritual practices like meditation,
pujas and homas. These Pujas and Homas are conducted for blessings and benefit
of everyone. You are cordially invited to attend with your family and friends.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
-------DETAILS FOR PUJAS AT BANGALORE ASHRAM--------
The following are the details of the Pujas and Homas that will be conducted at
BANGALORE ASHRAM.
Date Day Sankalp Timing Puja Timing Homa
24.09.2009 Thursday 7.30 am 8.30 am Ganapathy Homa
24.09.2009 Thursday 7.30 am 8.30 am Navagraha Homa
25.09.2009 Friday 6.00 am 7.00 am Sri Maha Rudra Homa
25.09.2009 Friday 4.00 pm 5.00 pm Sudarshana Homa
25.09.2009 Friday 4.30 pm Evening Vishnu sahasranama
Parayanam
26.09.2009 Saturday 6.00 am 7.00 am Chandi Homa
27.09.2009 Sunday 7.30 am 8.30 am Rishi Homa
Rudrabishekam Timing:
Date Timing
19th September - 23 rd September 7:00 pm Evening
24th September 9:00 am Morning
25th September - 28 th September 7:00 am Morning
In addition to the above Pujas, everyday, there will be Sri Lalitha Sahasranama
Parayanam during the evenings at 6.00pm.
Blessings received from the Pujas and Homas are for everyone. However a person,
if he/she wishes, as a token of gratitude, may choose to contribute for the
celebrations. If you wish to contribute you may refer to the following attached
documents. Please read the guidelines carefully.
Documents enclosed:
VDS Form
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AnwxyZFqp2nSdER3YmJMNnRkamE2cHFicS05T0dQZ0E&hl=en
VVMVP Form
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AnwxyZFqp2nSdENIWHJCaG1YN2hHamthTVJXdVBXM0E&hl=en
Navaratri Celebrations Payment
https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AXwxyZFqp2nSZGd2ODh0aDhfMTNjdDdrNHhoag&hl=en
(For any queries regarding the above, please contact through email at
sanskriti.vds@gmail.com or phone +91-9740311662 / 9740070053)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
1. CONTRIBUTIONS FROM WITHIN INDIA
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM WITHIN INDIA WILL HAVE TO BE MADE IN FAVOUR OF "VAIDIC
DHARMA SANSTHAN" ONLY, IN CASH OR DEMAND DRAFT PAYABLE AT BANGALORE ONLY (NO
DIRECT DEPOSITS IN TO BANK ACCOUNT).
2. FOREIGN CONTRIBUTIONS (FROM OUTSIDE INDIA)
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM OUTSIDE INDIA WILL HAVE TO BE MADE IN FAVOUR OF "VED VIGNAN
MAHA VIDYA PEETH" ONLY in CASH, DEMAND DRAFT PAYABLE AT BANGALORE AND WIRE
TRANSFERS ACCEPTED.
( Please see attached documents )
There will be pujas at several other locations in India also. Details will
follow in another email soon.
Best Wishes,
SANSKRITI DESK
9740311662
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From: Course Guru Puja <gurupujacourse@vvmvp.org>
Date: Sat, Sep 12, 2009 at 8:09 PM
Subject: Guru Puja Course
Dear Ones,
Jai Gurudev
The details of the Guru Puja Course ( Phase 1 and Phase 2) is given below:
Gurupuja Phase - 1 - 2nd to 7th October 2009
Check in Date: 1st October 2009
Check out Date: 8th October 2009
Eligibility : Art of living Teacher OR
TTC-1 +2 AMC + Sahaj Samadhi Course OR
4 AMC + Sahaj Samadhi Course
Course Donation :
For Indian Nationals: Rs. 15000/- (inclusive of Boarding, Lodging,
Course Donation and also a Silver Guru Puja Kit)
For International Participants: 400 USD (inclusive of Boarding,
Lodging, Course Donation and also a Silver Guru Puja Kit)
Gurupuja Phase - 2 - 9th to 11th October 2009
Check in Date: 8th October 2009
Check out Date: 12th October 2009
Eligibility: Gurupuja Phase-1 + 6 month's gap
Course Donation for Indian Nationals: Rs. 5000/-( (inclusive of Boarding,
Lodging & Course Donation )
Course Donation for International Participants: 175 USD ( (inclusive of
Boarding, Lodging & Course Donation )
Note:
Please ensure that the form is signed and sealed by the Apex Body/Coordinator/
Board.
All the forms to be routed via Apex Bodies/ Local Country Coordinator/ Board
only.
Limited Seats. Please send the DD only after receiving your invitation letter.
DD to be drawn in favor of VVMVP payable at Bangalore.
Contact Us
Email : gurupujacourse@vvmvp.org
Phone : +91 80 32976908
Postal Address: Guru Puja Desk,
VVMVP Campus
21 km, Kanakpura Road
Udayapura,Bangalore - 560082
India
International Participants : Please Send us a scanned copy of the Completed
form through your Country Coordinator / Board . You can bring the hard copy
and pay on arrival. There'll be a Guru Puja Desk at Reception to guide you.
JGD
Regards,
Mallika Krishna
Office of Smt. Bhanumathi Narasimhan
+918032976908
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