In conversations with self.....God...and You

IT WAS BUT YESTERDAY.....

2009-08-09T12:19:00.000-07:00

IT WAS BUT YESTERDAY ……………………
It was but yesterday , that we were in the heavens
We had the joy in our hearts , divinity in our souls . we could smile with the eyes and communicate in silence .
We would walk down the stream and drown in the music of flow of water .
we would lose our self to the soulful music of the breeze , and wander in the solitude of jungles.
It was but yesterday
that we lost our way , and have been wandering around aimlessly.
We have the maps but we lack directions .
We have the speech , but we find hard to communicate .
We find poetry in words but no love in our hearts .
We have company but no friends .
We have books and scriptures but no knowledge .
some have knowledge , but no understanding .
We have riches but no happiness..
Today , we have a choice.
Do we want to change ourselves or others .
Do we want food for taste , or develop taste for food for soul.
Do we want to live till death or live in fear of death till we die .
do we want to see what we love to see or love whatever we see?
Do we greed for more or love to give up .
Do I stab my friend in his back , or nurse the wounds of my enemy , or do I have any enemy in the first place.
Today we have God himself talking to us .
Today , we have a choice.
Do we listen to Him or the cacophony around us .
do we hear the songs of our soul , in the echo of His words or try to translate his words into different religions and attribute different meanings.
Today , you have to exercise your choice .
It would be but tomorrow , that our today would be but a yesterday , but have we ensured that we would be in heavens ?
Today , you would be walking with your father , you have a choice of listening to Him and get his inheritance , or asking him for petty favours .
It was but yesterday that we were in heavens , enjoying his inheritance , but it was due to the choice we made the day before.

Walking with father

2009-08-09T12:16:00.000-07:00

WALKING WITH FATHER ……………………….
The night is about to end , and I can hear the footsteps of the dawn ……..
The darkness is still there , but I can see you
Because you are a fountain of light and energy .
you talk to me , You teach me too , and when I get tired and inattentive , you place your hand on my forehead and put me to sleep .
Every morning , I wake up in a new home , open my eyes in a new family
Some people also refer to this as phenomenon of births and rebirths …………………………
But every morning
You wake me up
Teach me , converse with me , and also tell me how much of it I have forgotten .
I am forgetful , and you are for giving. I am all for getting more and more , and you are all for giving up more and more .
You tell me to give up the vices , I , in my ignorance give up on your advices …..
But you still love me
I , on my part love you too……
I search for you all around …from one temple to another , from one religion to another , from one belief set to another , and from one guru to another……….
But you search me out … without even asking whether I believe in you or not
Perhaps because you believe in me , believe that I am a pure divine soul .
But Your search does not end with me , you have to search out more of children like me who have lost the way .
But my search ends with you , and so does my night of ignorance.
I shall get up tomorrow morning once again and join you on your journey
And may the footsteps of dawn that the next child hears , be echoes of mine , on this journey with you……………

Distance Education..........................

2009-08-09T12:13:00.000-07:00

DISTANCE EDUCATION ……………………….
The sky is quiet, because it hold too much within itself .The earth is humble enough to be trodden upon by millions and millions of people , but it feeds the same people anyway..We villainise the clouds, call them black , and they in turn quench the thirst of earth and us .And What do we Do ?We do not hold much knowledge and keep blabbering at every opportunity .We bite the hand that feeds us . We exploit the Sun , the sky and the Earth .we do not think twice before giving in to vices of lust , anger ,greed , intoxication , and biggest of all Ego. We think no end of our self ..some of us even call ourselves GOD . . but do we call ourself black ?When we fall , we blame others , sometimes God too .When we require something badly we even offer Him bribe.Can you offer a glass of water to Sea ? I will be called an idiot if I suggest it also . But we often make conditional offers to God., who we our self say ,is the source of everything . If I pass my Exam , I’ll offer one Kg Laddoo . If I could marry this girl , I will offer Rs 501/ , and Please God do not even bother to ask her whether she wants to marry me or not .Jesus said , Forgive them Lord , for they do not know what they are doing .In my ignorance , I have been doing all of this and I seek Your forgiveness , Father .But today , I know . I have learnt to be quiet like Sun , Humble like Earth , and am on my journey to quench the thirst of people who do not have this knowledge .But I am not the one to quench anyone’s thirst . It is you who has to hold my hand , as I touch those who are thirsty of knowledge .The sky may be quiet , You are not ,because in your silences ,I have often heard not only what you have said , but also a lot of which you left unsaid.And when I see the sky …I sometimes look beyond … far away , and I can feel your words touching me through the quiet sky ……Distance Education ….some of my friends would say !

Conversations.....with self....with God ...and with you...

2009-08-09T12:06:00.000-07:00

Sometimes …………… with the father

Sometimes
I have looked at clouds
And felt the raindrops fall …..

Sometimes …
While walking alone
I have heard
His silent footfalls ………

Sometimes……..
I have been with the father
And have been drenched
By the drops of joy
As they incessantly fall………………………

MY TV CHANGED THE CHANNEL OF MY LIFEWell ! Did it ever happen to you that you are busy watching a nail biting cricket match. of course it must have happened .what happened in the aftermath was absolutely different. I was busy watching the India Srilanka T20 , India facing a target of I guess 171 to win.......struggling at 111for 7 and Pathan brothers crafting a turnaround .last over remaining.....and suddenly my wife walks in , picks up the remote and changes the channel with a perfunctory comment " ..Shivani's Programme time...” .What do you expect would happen ?I was furious But I knew she has not done on purpose she has been watching the programme earlier , and sometimes I have heard Sister Shivani (not listened to her , as I often do when my wife watches other serials ) .But this time , it was ultimate .I walked out and went to other room working on computer , resolving to myself , never to watch Sister Shivani's Program. Wish , I had known how this would change the channel of my conscience…………………

I LOST MY WAY TO FIND MY WAY ………………..Well , There is after all , such a thing as remorse. I did realise that India would have won the match regardless of whether I was watching it or not.I also realised that perhaps I did not miss out much on excitement. I did realise that I might have hurt my wife's feelings.I decided to join her when she was watching Sister Shivani's programme again.She mentioned that the scroll mentioned that Sister Shivani would be speaking at Hyderabad . a place called Surabhi Garden.But I am geographically challenged , navigationally blind , so I thought I will check up through some local friend .Next morning , I had to go to Passport office. On my way back I came to Jubilee bus stop Crossing and I lost my way. I drove and realised that this road does not lead to my house . I paused to ask some one , looked right and left , and as I looked right , I saw flags and realised this was the place Sister Shivani was supposed to address .I went inside to know the timings . I asked the Lady at Registration table . She informed me the topics , registered me and my wife. then she asked me " would you like to attend this session"What session? My mind questioned . This lady apparently is not aware that my only interest is to get my wife here so that she would feel happy . I was least interested in what sister Shivani might be talking on.I went back to my home , little realising that future would smile at me and tell me I had not lost my way ......I was to find my way....

I WENT AS A DRIVER ……………………………….
I CAME OUT KNOWING THAT I AM THE DRIVER ………..

Evening saw me as a perfect driver …….driving my wife to the Surabhi Gardens .
Parked the car ….
Walked over to the congregation ..picked up a vantage seat …so that in case I get bored I can go out for a stroll , ready to come back to pick up my wife , and drive her back …..
And then , Sister Shivani appeared , and started talking ..and as she talked I realized that she was speaking something which went straight to heart ……
and touched my soul ….
I realized , what she is speaking is what I had been believing in ….
And by the time I came back the realization dawned on me that I am the soul and I am the driver of my body and every situation in my life ………

THE MAGIC OF SILENCE …………………….
It is in your silences that you communicate best .You speak to yourself .
When you do that you have achieved self realization .
The silence is not being dumb….
Not being deaf either
You are hearing
You are listening to what Father has to tell you .
You are listening to whatever the environment is trying to message you …………………..
It is not what I tell you everyday …that you have to note
..I am getting new children every day and I also know that I have to talk to them in the language They understand …..
The language ,they want to hear …..
I am aware you do not need any incentives , any temptation of Kingdom …..
All you require to know and realize is that you have to acquire the Godly virtues that has been your original self….
and implement them in day to day life …..
and rest is bound to follow……….
This is the essence and sum total of what you shall be learning every day……

11 july 09 : THIS IS THE CHANGE :
What is this which we are very fond of seeing in others ? what is that which stimulates our thoughts no end when we think of others . is it that we think he has - he has so much of money ! he has such a palatial house , not only this , he has a large number of houses and I presume must be having a number of plots too! He has a sedan , every two years or every year he is buying a new car . Add to this the undercurrent of envy that we feel every time we have such thoughts. Where does it leads us to ? What do we do next ? we try to find his faults …..and it leads to …..
Unhappiness
Discontent
Avarice
Greed
Corruption
Fractured relationships
But is this what we want ? if you ask people what do they want the answers would be
happiness
contentment
joy
a house full of love
unconditional and unconditioned relationships.
What does it take to make the changeover ? Just a thought . What prevents you from taking a pause and give a thought . How can you change .
I have given you all the happiness when you are born . as a child you have enjoyed more playing with a cap of broken bottle more than you enjoy a game of bridge today. The joy you felt when you could paddle your bike few yards , without being supported by your parents or your brother is far more than which you had when you sit in a chauffeur driven sedan on your way to corporate office weighed down by uncertainty of market , recession , the board meetings and the fact that your wife was in no mood to speak to you in the morning.
Try looking at a child , and feel the innocence of a flower just bloomed
Feel the stirrings as placid water in pond moves in concentric circles by a pebble thrown into it , and as you grow up look into the depths of Sea , feel the surge of power as it emerges to splash out on the beach , but do you think , you can disturb the sea by throwing a pebble into it .
Realise the depths of your soul , feel the immense power within you surging as waves , let it splash out peacefully , but never allowing pebbles of situation disturb your stability and equanimity .
12 July 09
Key to Managing People : Managing Business
How do I start a business ?
I require investment ………
I require resources ……….
I require Strategy ……….(? Corporate Strategy)….
Let us see what Baba has to say today ?
Multi tasking :
He tells us to look at people around us ….. Do we see everyone with their strengths……They are my resources and I must invest in them . (That is what all management gurus tell us) .
But when we realize that we are powerful soul and so is every soul who is working with us ……everyone with his / her strengths , is it so difficult ? Baba refers to different forms with multiple arms , it is not that human beings are born with such bodily forms , but all he says is that the human spirits have the capabilities of multiple powers and if we take it to next level of multi tasking , and use this as a manager, would success be far away?

Economy of effort :
Baba tells us not to entertain wasteful thoughts , wasteful expressions and wasteful actions . If as a Manager , I can ensure that my team is free of all these can anything come in way of achieving targets ? As a surgeon , I have always taught my students to avoid repetitive wasteful steps , to become fast and effective surgeon.
Stress free work environment :
Baba also says that with my intellect I can see my all powerful self , and control the work environment . All of us are very much concerned about Stress at workplace , and tension . What Baba tells us , the key to prevent tension is to remain in attention . If we are constantly aware of everything around us , if we pay attention to minutest detail , are meticulous , tension cannot be there
Leading by example :
Baba tells us , that to create any such environment , it is imperative that you must have experienced same .This is what he says that to make others experience peace and joy while at work , he himself must have experienced it. This is leadership ,in management jargon .

Consistency :
Baba says those who can instill power and strengths in their creation cannot be disturbed by situation and challenges . If as a business leader , I can instill the strengths in my Team and business , it cannot be disturbed by situation and challenges .
Customer and associate satisfaction :
Baba tells us , that if I am satisfied with myself , I can always satisfy others .Even if some one tries to get me dissatisfied , if I am satisfied , I would still be able to satisfy others. It is the basic tenet of business . Most of the times we forget this principle. Business managers , in their zeal to meet targets lay more emphasis on satisfying customers without making an attempt to keep their associates satisfied .
If I am not able to keep my own associates satisfied can I expect them to satisfy the clients?

Blessing:
Baba blesses us that we be the constant YOGI , using the mind and intellect constantly in an ordered structured way . These are exactly the attributes of an effective and successful CEO.
IS IT THE LIGHT …………………….
Is it the light….
That makes us see…..
Or
Is it the eyes that see……..
What I see….
Would a tree be tree
If , I did not know what is a tree…

Is it my eyes
Or my mind
That makes me see…….

Is it the world
That I hold in my hand …….
Or the visions of heaven ,I behold
Through words of thee……………

THE Power of mind…………………
“Go and fly through the clouds “
HE said
I laughed . HE must have gone bonkers .I cursed myself for sounding blasphemous .” how can I fly. Ridiculous .”
HE gauged my thoughts .
“You don’t believe that you can “
I nodded . “ that’s it . As long as you believe you can not , you can never fly. “
“Now how do you travel from new York to new delhi .” He shot the next question to me.
“By air India flight ,of course “
“And how does aircraft fly ? “
“Obviously , it has been programmed that way . Scientists have invented this machine using their mind “
“ that is exactly what I want you to realize . Before inventing , the Scientist must have created the thought in his mind. He must have believed that the thought would work . Only then he would have set out to design the machine and achieved success…………and today you are able to fly , only because someone created the thought , and believed in himself , went about systematically to work out the requirement for making it possible . He could not only fly himself , he could make sure everyone can fly.”
“soRemember that the first step of achieving success or achieving anything is creating a thought positively . next believe in it . then think rationally what are the requirements for making it possible , the activities that would go into it to make it possible .The challenges I am likely to face during this course , and how can I overcome them. Finally , execute your plans diligently without losing focus , and nothing can come in your way.”
“Is it so difficult ? do you still feel you cannot fly . “
I was humbled . I had the key to success . It is so easy . All it requires is creating a thought and drive it by positive energy and intellect .
I looked up to thank the supreme father for making it so simple . I could only see my vision going beyond the cosmos , and as I bowed in reverence , I could feel the warmth of his smile and blessings touch me. As if telling me “ “Yes , whatever you have learnt , now bow more in humility , and internalize it to programme your soul ……………………………..”

The Story Teller……………………….
It was a sunny morning
The garden was full of screams and shouts of children ecstatic and enjoying
The festival was Holi
I was desolate , and sad because I had no friends
No one to play with . I heard someone call out my name . I looked up. I was blinded by the shining crown of gold that He was wearing . He had an Angelic white robe around him and he was smiling at me.
“You are sad “ . I did not know whether it was a question or statement . He smiled again .
“ Yes ” , I admitted . “ is it because no one is playing Holi with you ? “
“ Yes ” , I admitted again. He smiled again . “Alright I’ll play with you , not only today but everyday .”
And so it started . Day after day … week after week , he would come every day 7.00-8.00 AM and add a new colour to my life .
There was so much joy , that it was a long time before I realized that I have not even gone out .
I opened the window of my room . My room was filled with ecstatic and joyous screams of children playing Holi in the garden . I felt someone nudge me . I looked up . He was there with that enchanting smile , “ go out and Play Holi“ He said. I did.
The moment I came out , the children rushed to me . I held out my arms and as I felt children coming to me I felt overwhelmed with emotions . I could feel love and affection overflowing all around . Suddenly , out of corner of my eyes , I could see a child desolate and sad perhaps because he had no friends. No one to play with . I heard someone call out my name . I looked up . He was smiling again . “ go to him “ , He commanded . I went to the child .
“You are sad “ . I did not know whether it was a question or statement . He smiled ruefully . “ Yes ” , I asked . “ is it because no one is playing Holi with you ? “ Yes ” ,he admitted rather sadly.
“Alright I’ll play with you , not only today but everyday .” I was surprised , because I could hear myself telling him . As I picked up the child , and brought him inside , I felt being overwhelmed with joy and love .As I passed a mirror , I was blinded by the shining Golden crown on my head , and I noticed the white Angelic white robe that I was wearing . I was surprised. I noticed Him waving at me , smiling .“Go ahead !” I could hear him “ make the child angelic and divine like yourself . Add a new colour to his life everyday”. “but where is the colour ? ”I asked .
“It is in your hands “
I looked down and found I was holding ‘Murali’ in my hand .
I noticed the child was smiling at me……………………..
I looked up , my vision reaching out beyond the stars , perhaps beyond the cosmos resting on a point of bright illuminated light …
I could see the Father smile at me ……………rather fondly…..

IT WAS BUT YESTERDAY ……………………
It was but yesterday , that we were in the heavens
We had the joy in our hearts , divinity in our souls . we could smile with the eyes and communicate in silence .
We would walk down the stream and drown in the music of flow of water . we would lose our self to the soulful music of the breeze , and wander in the solitude of jungles.
It was but yesterday, that we lost our way , and have been wandering around aimlessly. We have the maps but we lack directions . We have the speech , but we find hard to communicate . We find poetry in words but no love in our hearts . We have company but no friends . We have books and scriptures but no knowledge . some have knowledge , but no understanding .
We have riches but no happiness..
Today , we have a choice. Do we want to change ourselves or others . Do we want food for taste , or develop taste for food for soul. Do we want to live till death or live in fear of death till we die . do we want to see what we love to see or love whatever we see? Do we greed for more or love to give up . Do I stab my friend in his back , or nurse the wounds of my enemy , or do I have any enemy in the first place.
Today we have God himself talking to us .
Today , we have a choice. Do we listen to Him or the cacophony around us . do we hear the songs of our soul , in the echo of His words or try to translate his words into different religions and attribute different meanings.
Today , you have to exercise your choice .
It would be but tomorrow , that our today would be but a yesterday , but have we ensured that we would be in heavens ?
Today , you would be walking with your father , you have a choice of listening to Him and get his inheritance , or asking him for petty favours .
It was but yesterday that we were in heavens , enjoying his inheritance , but it was due to the choice we made the day before.

WALKING WITH FATHER ……………………….
The night is about to end , and I can hear the footsteps of the dawn ……..
The darkness is still there , but I can see you
Because you are a fountain of light and energy .
you talk to me , You teach me too , and when I get tired and inattentive , you place your hand on my forehead and put me to sleep .
Every morning , I wake up in a new home , open my eyes in a new family
Some people also refer to this as phenomenon of births and rebirths …………………………
But every morning
You wake me up
Teach me , converse with me , and also tell me how much of it I have forgotten . I am forgetful , and you are for giving. I am all for getting more and more , and you are all for giving up more and more . You tell me to give up the vices , I , in my ignorance give up on your advices …..
But you still love me
I , on my part love you too……
I search for you all around …from one temple to another , from one religion to another , from one belief set to another , and from one guru to another……….
But you search me out … without even asking whether I believe in you or not
Perhaps because you believe in me , believe that I am a pure divine soul . But Your search does not end with me , you have to search out more of children like me who have lost the way .
But my search ends with you , and so does my night of ignorance.
I shall get up tomorrow morning once again and join you on your journey
And may the footsteps of dawn that the next child hears , be echoes of mine , on this journey with you……………

DISTANCE EDUCATION ……………………….
The sky is quiet, because it hold too much within itself .
The earth is humble enough to be trodden upon by millions and millions of people , but it feeds the same people anyway..
We villainise the clouds, call them black , and they in turn quench the thirst of earth and us .
And What do we Do ?
We do not hold much knowledge and keep blabbering at every opportunity .
We bite the hand that feeds us . We exploit the Sun , the sky and the Earth .
we do not think twice before giving in to vices of lust , anger ,greed , intoxication , and biggest of all Ego. We think no end of our self ..some of us even call ourselves GOD . . but do we call ourself black ?
When we fall , we blame others , sometimes God too .
When we require something badly we even offer Him bribe.
Can you offer a glass of water to Sea ? I will be called an idiot if I suggest it also . But we often make conditional offers to God., who we our self say ,is the source of everything . If I pass my Exam , I’ll offer one Kg Laddoo . If I could marry this girl , I will offer Rs 501/ , and Please God do not even bother to ask her whether she wants to marry me or not .
Jesus said , Forgive them Lord , for they do not know what they are doing .
In my ignorance , I have been doing all of this and I seek Your forgiveness , Father .
But today , I know . I have learnt to be quiet like Sun , Humble like Earth , and am on my journey to quench the thirst of people who do not have this knowledge .
But I am not the one to quench anyone’s thirst . It is you who has to hold my hand , as I touch those who are thirsty of knowledge .
The sky may be quiet , You are not ,because in your silences ,I have often heard not only what you have said , but also a lot of which you left unsaid.
And when I see the sky …I sometimes look beyond … far away , and I can feel your words touching me through the quiet sky ……
Distance Education ….some of my friends would say !