Friday, August 27, 2021

Maha Periyava on Astrology

Maha Periyava on Astrology,  ஜ்யோதிஷம். 


Pages 557 to 587,
Edn 32, May 19
Volume 2
தெய்வத்தின் குரல். 

He dedicates a whole chapter on the above subject. 

He traces the origin of the word,  'Man' to மனு. Man gets the capability to accomplish what he thinks, aims at.  நினைக்கிற காரியத்தைச் செய்கிற அங்கம்தான் மனம். Hence the name  மநு.

Cites Blavatsky, co-founder of Theosophical Society and the scientist Oliver Lodge. They laid more emphasis on studying the world of spirits and Deities, தேவதாலோக விஷயங்கள் than on science in their later years. 

Refers to Oliver Lodge that....  இவை - spirits,  தேவதைகள் - நிச்சயமாக இருக்கின்றன; இவைகளைக் கொண்டு மனிதன் அநுகூலங்களை அடையலாம். '

If questioned,  after referring to  ஜ்யோதிஷம் sastras on one hand stressing on science like astronomy,  it on the hand refers to spiritualism too,  He answers according to a scientist, there is no contradiction between both. 
 
It boils down to the ubiquitous Karma theory. 

So simple. 
Do good. 
And
Live well. 

Friday, August 20, 2021

Who is the Guru?

Why you need a Guru? 

To 
Tell you to 
Do this
Or that?

Certainly not. 
Guru is not the one
Who mesmerizes you 
To see beyond your Ken. 

Jnana Guru is one
Whose mere presence,
Nay,  not even 
The presence,
Mere glimpse -
A flashing glimpse in you -,
Silence,  the mouna,
Just suffice. 

Suffice to kindle
To enable you feel 
That the Self  is
Sakshat You
In You. 
And Not anywhere. 

Apt to recall a conversation 
Some Bhakth had with 
Bhagavan Ramana Maharishi. 
Bhakth :
Although I understand it, 
I cannot realize the Self. 

Bhagavan:
Why should this thought 
Disturb your present 
State of REALISATION? 



Revel in 
Bliss, 
Peace
And abundant 
Blessings of Bhagavan. 

The wrap up quote :

I am not a teacher, but an awakener.
– Robert Frost




Sunday, August 1, 2021

Time, You supercharge...

தமிழில் பொருள் பொதிந்த சொல் வழக்கு ஒன்று உண்டு. 

'சுவர் இருந்தால் தானே சித்திரம் வரைய முடியும்."

உடல் நல் ஆரோக்ய நிலையில் இருந்தால் தானே செவ்வனே பணியாற்ற இயலும். 

அவ்வுடலை ஆராதிக்கும் திருமந்திரப் பாடல் இதோ:


உடம்பார் அழியில் உயிரார் அழிவர்
திடம்பட மெய்ஞ்ஞானம் சேரவும் மாட்டார்
உடம்பை வளர்க்கும் உபாயம் அறிந்தே
உடம்பை வளர்த்தேன், உயிர் வளர்த்தேனே...' 

(பாடல் 724).

Life is a gift. 

Its mission:

To realize
To get enlightened. 

When a loved one passes away,
We say He/She reached
Almighty's Lotus feet. 

When do we attain the realization?! 

Certainly not after leaving our mortal coils. 

So, 
It's right away, 
Even while we are alive and kicking. 

How to do it? 
Care your physical health. 
Mental health. 
Emotions.

And above all 
Your wholistic spirituality.

Are you asking, 
"With all constraints, barriers,  stumbling blocks, uncertainty, .....ooh.. Deadly 
pandemic?".

Answer is yes, 
Yes
Amidst 

All challenges,
Anxieties 
And fear. 

When all else 
In existence fall apart 
What holds you steadfastly 
And on command of all
Is your 
Consciousness. 

On con side
What hampers it? 

We stress more than enough of 
Taking good care of our physical health. 
It goes Parallely with the 
Responsibility in the sense 
We should never abuse our physical self. 

Also we need to be on guard and alert 
24x7
We leave no leeway for even slightest trace of any negativity to harm us,  pull us away by force,  tricks and tantrums. 

Be on command. Even at toughest of times and challenges. 

There was an inspiring real life story. Published in தினமணி - வெள்ளிமணி  dt 19 June,  2020.

Years ago there was a lady who was so terminally sick that doctors expressed their helplessness. It's horrible to lead a life when it comes to the knowledge of the patient that her days are very close to death. 

With heavy heart she returned home. 

At that time there was an orphanage which trained young and willing inmates in nursing. The lady who returned from hospital couldn't do anything on her own. So decided to take the help of one of the inmates from the orphanage. 

The story of inmates moved her.  So now she gave out of her savings some money for the welfare of the inmates in the orphanage. 

The nurse who helped the lady and the orphanage thanked the lady profusely. The lady slowly forgot the severity of her illness. 

She was a Hindi Teacher too.  She felt why not she teach Hindi freely to children in the neighborhood.  She gradually began to get occupied in a productive way.  Her preoccupation literally saved her.  She no longer felt sick. Turned healthy lady to the surprise of all the doctors.

So get, set on your march.... 
Turn the stronger you are. 

God bless. 

Your inner strength is your outer foundation
- Allan Rufus