Love is in the air - Zillion

Day 26 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Zillion

God and Goddess reunited
A zillion hardships braved with zeal
Their plan to save mankind completed
Now time for love and time to heal

Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi
Love all creatures great and small
And if you seek peace and eternity
In their sharan (shelter / refuge) you must fall

Rama and Sita return to Ayodhya where Rama is crowned the king. The festival of Diwali celebrated by Indians all over the world, marks the event when Rama arrived into Ayodhya.

Though the Ramayana is a chronicle of the life of Lord Rama, it conveys many messages. It's key messages are of love, peace and forgiveness, of overcoming difficulties, of giving chances, of courage and hope, of devotion and friendship, of humility and honouring promises. 

Lord Rama's name brings us peace and bliss. May you feel it too in saying his name.

Hari Anant Hari Katha Ananta

Kahahi Sunahi Bahu Vidhi Sab Santa

Lord Rama (Hari) is infinite (Ananta), and so are the stories (Katha) about his glory

All learned seers (Santa) narrate (kahahi) these and listen (sunahi) to them in many different ways (bahu vidhi)

(translation from indianrealist.com)

Enjoy this video - Ramayana in 7 minutes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2u6h_ZI1nY

Love is in the air. Feel the love. Many blessings to you.

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The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.


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Love is in the air - eXit

Day 24 A to Z Challenge 2015 - eXit 

Ravana knew not who he faced

He laughed at the man with the bow

But death was ready to him embrace

At Rama's command from below

At last the demon fell to his death

As arrows pierced his body

Rama gave him due respect

Divine love even for the enemy

Ravana could not see the divinity in Rama and thought himself invincible. Rama gave Ravana many chances to surrender Sita.

Ravana was highly knowledgeable and intelligent but lost his way and used his knowledge and intelligence in the wrong way.  Rama gave Ravana many chances to surrender Sita and tried to get him back on track several times and only destroyed him when the demon stubbornly refused.

It was only at the point of death that Ravana realised that he faced Lord Vishnu in the form of Rama. As he fell he looked at Rama and called out his name. The ever forgiving Rama gave the demon due respect. Divine love shining through for all.

Lord Rama's name is bliss. It brings us peace. He loves us unconditionally and forgives us if we truly repent our misdeeds, seek forgiveness and takes steps to redeem.

So how will Rama and Sita react when they face each other again? Brought by the letter Y.

Love is in the air. May you always feel that Divine love. May His name always bring you peace. May you use your knowledge wisely.


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The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.



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Love is in the Air - Veneration

Day 22 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Veneration 

Veneration: a feeling of profound respect for someone or something; 

Shabri tasted berries

Sweet ones she gave to Rama

He ate them with such relish

And filled her heart with bliss and calm

Rama and Lakshman searching

Came upon Hanuman

A moment so endearing

Shiva Vishnu's earthly plan

The Vanar (ape like humanoids) army ready

The search for Sita starts

Rama's faith in Hanuman steady

His ring and love for Sita he imparts.

Trijata a loving heart
An angel in disguise
Deceived her cruel king and played her part
Sita to protect and comfort her cries

Sita had prayed that the heavens help Rama and Rama had prayed the heavens protect Sita. And so they moved heaven and earth to answer the prayers of their beloved Rama and Sita.

Rama and Lakshman following Jatayu's directions, came upon Shabri an old woman who lived in sage Matanga's ashram. Sage Matanga had told Shabri that one day her devotion to Lord Vishnu would be blessed by an appearance of Lord Rama. Shabri waited many years for that day and her joy knew no bounds when Rama stepped into her humble hut. Shabri tasted every berry presenting Rama with the sweet ones and throwing away the rest. Rama took each one and ate it with relish, honouring Shabri's love and devotion. Shabri tells Rama and Lakshman to proceed to Rishimukh Parbat (mountain) where they would find Hanuman. So they set off to find him.

Hanuman was an ape like humanoid who was the avatar of Lord Shiva. Whenever Lord Vishnu takes a birth on Earth, Lord Shiva does too for they are each other's devotees.  Hanuman was born to serve and help Rama. Their meeting on Earth so Divine and endearing. Hanuman's eyes filled with tears of joy as he beheld his beloved Rama. Rama's heart full of peace knowing that with Hanuman by his side, finding Sita was a definite outcome and only a step away
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And so the search begins. The vanars go off in different directions to find Sita. Rama has unquestionable faith in Hanuman that he will be the one to find her. And so he gives his ring to Hanuman so that Sita would be reassured that Hanuman was indeed Rama's messenger. And Hanuman departs unhesitatingly, prepared to take on any burden to find Sita.

Sita in the Ashok Vatika pines for Rama. Surrounding by fearful demonesses, Sita is scared. But she finds a kind and loving soul in Trijata who was chosen by Ravana to guard Sita and to influence her to accept him as her husband. Trijata protects, loves and cares for Sita as if she was her own daughter and keeps the fierce demonesses away from her.

I don't think it was mere chance that Rama and Lakshman came to Shabri's hut nor was it chance that Shabri directed them to Rishimukh Parbat. And it was definitely not mere chance that of all the fierce and scary demonesses, Trijata was chosen to guard Sita.

In our travels through life, we meet many beings. Some great and some small, some who look beautiful some who do not. No encounter is by chance. We are often drawn to those who are great and beautiful, but those who are small and not so beautiful looking are often our helpers in life. Help often comes from most unexpected sources in the most unexpected ways. Rama and Sita looked beyond the status, beyond the looks and into each soul. They venerated each loving soul.

Will Hanuman find Sita?  That will be brought by the letter W.

Love is in the air. May we love all creatures, great and small. May we look into the soul of each and venerate each loving soul.


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The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.


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Love is in the Air - Minds

Day 13 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Minds

Dashrath's mind in despair and turmoil

Kaushalya's in shock

Lakshman's rage shook the soil 

But Rama was stoic like a rock

Vishnu Lakshmi with a knowing nod

Prepared to leave together

King's action to people felt roughshod

But the divine plan was now or never

Dashrath was torn between queen and son. Unable to displease one he seals the fate of his son and signals the end for himself. A powerful king was brought to his knees by the selfish motives of another.

Kaushalya is in a state of shock. Having lost the king already many years ago to Kaikeyi, she is unprepared to lose her son as well. She begs Rama not to go or to take her with him. For the first time Rama sees Kaushalya lose her composure.

Lakshman, Rama's younger half brother and Queen Sumitra's son is well known for his fiery temper. Lakshman is devoted to Rama and any injustice towards him Lakshman cannot bear. Without Rama Lakshman cannot survive.  He was born to be at Rama's side

What might seem like tragic events to mere mortals are part of God and Goddess' great plan. Karma and many destinies are woven into these seemingly sad and unnecessary events.

Re-iterating my statement from my J post, the cosmos is like a musical orchestra and each note finely tuned to create the perfect melody. Each event has its moment in time and space. There are no coincidences and things do not occur by chance.

How are events connected, how are karma and destinies entwined? Will be brought by the letter N tomorrow.

Love is in the air. When events take place in our life that are difficult or that we feel are unwanted, may we remember that we are all part of a divine plan and that each of us have a part to play in karmic destinies.


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The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.


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Love is in the Air - Kingship

Day 11 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Kingship 

Dashrath watched his beloved Son

Grow into a fine young man

Hearts of all the young prince had won

It was time his reign began

A proclamation was soon made

Rama to be crowned the king

But Manthara the cunning maid

Poisoned Kaikeyi's mind to sting

A couple of years went by and Rama and Sita grew closer together, basking in each other's love. King Dashrath was ready to hand over the reigns of Ayodhya to his most beloved son Rama.  Slowly Dashrath had groomed him to be the next king, teaching him all the facets of kingship.  Kaushalya on the other hand, taught Sita the fine art of being the queen and lovingly prepared her that Rama's personal life would take a back seat once he sat on the throne.

The people of Ayodhya loved their young prince and looked forward to the day when Rama would lead them as their king. King Dashrath in consensus with his ministers, members of his court and kings from other lands, proclaimed that Rama's coronation would take place the next morning.

Joy filled the hearts of all.

But destiny was to play another game in the form of Manthara who was Queen Kaikeyi's handmaid. Annoyed with the attention that Rama received over her beloved Bharat (Kaikeyi's son and Rama's younger half brother), she instigated Kaikeyi to sabotage the coronation and make demands on King Dashrath. Manthara and Kaikeyi have become two of the most hated characters in the Ramayana.

But Manthara was a simpleton who lived an insecure, materialistic life. And fickle minded Kaikeyi was easily swayed. Kaikeyi and Manthara display the characteristics that cause disharmony in relationships - focussing on the destructive self important I.

When our actions benefit others, we bring joy to others and to ourselves. When our actions are made with selfish motives of pleasing the "I" we create tension among our relationships. When we start to compare our lot in life with others we create an unhealthy restlessness within ourselves. The grass may seems greener on the other side. Inevitably it is not. Because we each walk our own path. Because each journey is individual and aligned to our soul. We are here for soul growth not to compete.

Kaikeyi and Manthara's actions were for self gratification. On the other hand Rama always brought joy to others. He learned that from his mother Kaushalya, the primary queen of King Dashrath. Though she was neglected by him in favour of the young queen, Kaushalya treated Kaikeyi with affection, acting in the interests of all to bring harmony among relationships. And when Dashrath needed wise council, it was Kaushalya he turned to and she was there for him, dependable, forgiving and sensible. Lord Vishnu chose wisely when He chose Kaushalya as His earthly mother.

What is Kaikeyi planning and how does it shape the course of events?  In my verses tomorrow.

Love is in the air. May we find contentment in the life we are fated to live for our lives are divinely and lovingly ordained by the Great Spirit. May we choose wisely so our actions benefit many.


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The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.


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Love is in the Air - Germination

Day 7 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Germination

Don't ask me why Germination - it's the word that kept running through my head so had to go with it. 

Rama looked up and caught his breath

Sita's eyes beheld her Lord

Vishnu Lakshmi's beating hearts

Drowned every other thought

Somewhere deep within their souls

A recognition dawned

Though human minds negate those realms

Yet love began to spawn

In a garden of flowers love germinated. The seed that had been planted somewhere in the Universe, the seed of love, suddenly sprouted. There was instant recognition between Rama and Sita, a connection of souls.

This was not physical love as we know it, this was a deep rooted spiritual, transcendental love. This was a coming together of two souls incarnating on Earth for a common purpose. This was love in the highest degree.

The moment of their meeting was pre set and pre agreed. Every aspect of it had been rehearsed before their descent to Earth. Their demeanour, the look in their eyes, the setting in the garden, each nuance etched in their memories that triggered a recollection.

And the moment their eyes beheld each other, their souls opened up and connected and joy chorused through. They knew that the moment of their joining had arrived.

Until now the loving relationships they had individually shared had been with parents, siblings, teachers, citizens, friends. members of their courts.  They had mastered these relationships - obedient and respectful children, caring siblings, respectful students, loyal friends, kind and compassionate to all citizens. Love in different forms.

Now it was time for a more intimate relationship, a culmination of all forms of love into one. This was a simulation of love that the Divine has for all of us, the romance of souls.

The meeting of Rama and Sita is one of my favourite parts of the Ramayana. This is the moment of bliss and if we can truly imagine that moment when their eyes beheld each other and joy burst forth within them, we can also feel that bliss and joy.

Sometime ago I wrote two poems on the moments when Rama beheld Sita and Sita beheld Rama. These poems depict that moment of joy and bliss.

Rama beheld Sita  -  She looked most beautiful
Sita beheld Rama  -  In a time gone by

Is love meant to be tested or does love come easy? Come back tomorrow to find out.

Love is in the air - May the seeds of Divine love be lovingly cultivated within us.


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The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.


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Love is in the Air - Delight

Day 4 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Delight

Young Rama he stole the hearts of all

So proud his mother Kaushalya

Sweet Sita prayed the Lord to grace her hall

She was the golden girl of Mithila

Divinity delighted every heart

Citizens of heaven included

Sita Rama though far apart

Eternally connected

Rama and Sita in their respective homelands of Ayodhya and Mithila were the delight of all the people. Both had endearing personalities. 

Though Kaushalya was proud of her son, she was never arrogant. She was a devoted mother as she was a neglected wife. King Dasharath though a dynamic,shrewd and kind king, showered his devotion on his younger and favourite queen Kaikeyi. 

Why you may ask do I write about Kaushalya and not Dashrath?  I believe that it was Kaushalya's influence that shaped the character of Rama. Kaushalya showered her love on Rama and was a devoted mother. Her love and devotion to her son made him a loving, secure and confident person.

The vision of Lord Vishnu that Kaushalya experienced before Lord Rama was born, is a clear indication that she would be a great influence in his life and shape his character. Being the eldest son, he would be moulded to be the future king - powerful, dynamic, courageous, discerning. But Kaushalya shaped the wise, gentle, respectful, loving and gracious side of Rama.

In Mithila, young Sita, turned her devotion to Lord Vishnu. Perhaps somewhere in the depths of her soul, she felt a stirring, a knowing. Devotion to Him gave her the greatest joy. King Janak played a big part in shaping her character. He was a brave, wise and learned king, well loved and respected by his people. Sita grew up to be not only loving, compassionate and kind but also with great wisdom and tenacity two key characteristics she needed in her adulthood.

Rama and Sita, growing up to be perfectly aligned to each other, complementary and balanced. The convergence of their paths in the future required them to be both individually whole and perfectly complete when merged like two interlocking pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.Though far apart on Earth, they were connected through time and space, eternal soul mates.

But what roles will they play on the Earth? That's coming up in future verses.

Love is in the air.  May we always find delight in the Divine.


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The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.


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Love is in the Air - Consort

Day 3 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Consort

Goddess Lakshmi watched with pride

As He descended to the Earth

She waited for a little while

To also take a birth

She is Lord Vishnu's precious heart

His shakti (strength and power) and His joy

Sita emerged in Mithila from the Earth

King Janak's spirit did fly

Goddess Lakshmi takes a human birth as Sita who is considered the daughter of the Earth Goddess. She was found in a field by the King of Mithila, Janak who was childless. His joy knew no bounds. 

Lord Rama and Sita demonstrated the power and the meaning of relationships by being together in their human incarnations and facing many circumstances together. 

Sita and King Janak show us that one can have meaningful and loving relationships without being biologically related and that successful relationships are made by attitudes and love. 

Sita emerging from the Earth also signifies the healing of the Earth Goddess' ravaged heart and soul, giving new life to the Earth.

Goddess Lakshmi is Lord Vishnu's spiritual consort and they are the life force of each other and of all creation across infinite Universes. They adore each other and bring each other infinite joy. And throughout all Universes they work together to spiritually lift beings and spread the message of love. They are the perfect example of spiritual soul mates. 

Contrary to some belief that soulmate relationships can be difficult and break open the worst in each other for soul growth, it is my belief that soul mates bring each other great joy and peace and these relationships are serene and harmonious. That however doesn't mean that they won't face difficulties or that their life path will be smooth and trouble free, it means that their relationship together even in the face of hard times and difficulties, remains harmonious. 

When spiritual soul mates incarnate together on Earth, they come to serve a common spiritual purpose, usually in uplifting humanity.

The term soulmates shouldn't be used loosely. Soul mates are spiritual associations whose essence is pure love and who connect energetically across space and time whether near or far. This love is divine and deep and recognition is with the soul. 

So now that Rama and Sita have arrived on the Earth, what adventures have they planned for humanity?  Coming up in verses to follow. 

Love is in the air.  May we feel the Goddess' power and her love. May we make soul connections with all beings. 

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The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.


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Love is in the Air - Birth

Day 2 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Birth

Lord Vishnu conferred with His Goddess Lakshmi

Their plan must now begin

His love for her made her blush demurely

He conveyed it with a sweet grin

Time to take a human birth

Lord Vishnu did exclaim

And so Lord Rama came upon this Earth

Evil to destroy or tame

Having watched the tyrannies of Ravana and the pleadings of Goddess Earth to intervene and save her, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, decide to put their plan into action. And part of their plan is for God and Goddess to also experience and enjoy human love.

We are often so focussed on God and Goddess as Divine beings looking after mankind, that we overlook that they share a deep love for each other and that each is the strength and life force of each other. Perhaps one of the purposes of human birth was to also remind us of that. 

One of the beautiful aspects of Divine love both from Spirit view and as Lord Rama is the ability to forgive. Both aspects of Divinity (in Spirit form and human form), give humanity many chances to redeem themselves before any step to destroy is made.

And lest we forget, all plans in Universes are orchestrated by the Divine and we all have a part to play in it.

So as Lord Vishnu descended to the Earth as Lord Rama what did Goddess Lakshmi think and feel? Check out my verses tomorrow.

Love is in the air.  May we rejoice that humanity was blessed as a result of a Divine human birth.

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The Ramayana is a historical chronicle of events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India. 

This year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

The individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.


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Love is in the Air - Assessing Creation

Day 1 A to Z Challenge 2015 - Assessing Creation

Lord Vishnu watched King Dasharath

Ayodhya he did rule

He also watched his beloved Earth

Wrecked by Ravana the fool

Earth Goddess cried out in despair

Oh Lord I'm being torn apart

The blood of mankind fills the air

Destroyed is my soul and heart

If you haven't already worked out the epic event that my theme this year is based on, it is one of the greatest historical epics of India, The Ramayana which is the story of Lord Rama. It chronicles events during the life of Lord Rama in an ancient time in a land called Bharatvarsh a part of which is now modern day India.

And you may remember reading in my theme reveal post that this year's theme was given to me through meditation. But more than just a theme I was also asked to write this from the perspective of Divine love and not just a recounting of the events as they took place. Hence the essence of my posts is "Love is in the air".

I also add that the individual theme and tone of my verses are also given to me. And I try to convey what Spirit wants to say through my poetry and prose. In essence, I only transcribe what is given to me, the author of these posts is my soul, the Universe, God and Goddess.

My opening lines are based on a Divine assessment of His creation, setting the scene for His Divine plan, setting up opportunities for karmic destinies, setting the scene to portray Divine love. Note that Lord Vishnu assesses Ravana as foolish rather than a horrible or terrible being. Divinity showing love for all creation.

How did Lord Vishnu respond to the Earth Goddess' cry for help?  In tomorrow's post.

Love is in the air. May you feel that Divine love.

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Five Minute Friday - When

When life is humming and it is joyful, some of us are grateful and give thanks to God, some of us forget and claim life to be in our control and grasp, that we created and steered our own destiny.

When life is hard and we struggle, some of us turn to God for help and comfort, and some of us are angry at Him and blame Him for dishing out these hardships.

When major transformational change occurs in our lives through joy or hardship, these are moments when an opportunity to know God is presented. And then having lived through that, they provide us the means of Divine devotion. And from that some of us then claim to have surrendered to God. But surrender is not an easy thing to do.

When is surrender truly surrender? This is my interpretation of surrender and of course each will have their own.

When both sorrow and joy are accepted and treated alike
When we no longer work in outcomes and destinies and desire control
When the actions of others no longer upset us
When we no longer think of the fruits but only our actions
When all actions are done in love for Universal good and dedicated to God
When actions undertaken in helping others is done silently in joyfulness without need for appreciation or reciprocation.
When the only pride we have is in the love of the Divine.
When with every breath we take we are mindful of the Cosmic Breath
When we have made complete peace with our past and it no longer affects us adversely
When we are at peace with the present and ourselves
When we are at peace with the future without knowing what it is. But just knowing that it is just as it should be.
When we choose to be in the flow of the Universal force and we trust it unflinchingly.
When in every moment (good and bad) we can feel His bliss and know His truth.
When our only desire is to know God.

Then we have surrendered to Him and we are in a state of  Sat Chit Ananda 

Sat = Absolute/Divine Truth/Existence
Chit = Divine Consciousness / Love 
Ananda = Divine Bliss


How do you define Surrender?

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I am the source of all spiritual and material universes, 

for everything emanates from Me.

Knowing this, the wise engage in My devotional service 

and worship Me with all their hearts.

~ Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita

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