Public Satsang with Madhukarji in Tiruvannamalai
0 Comments Published by Madhukar Organisation on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 1:37 PM.
Dear Lovers of "Yoga of Silence",
As most of you know: Beloved Madhukarji is with the Sangha for retreat at Arunachala Shivas feet.
This year for the first time there will be also "Open Satsang" on a nice rooftop in Tiruvannamalai.
At 1.,2.+3.3. at 8 o´clock pm local time.
Everybody is invited to take part in- wherever you are all over the world!
It would be very nice if we all just join together in silence at satsang time.
For those who live in Europe: 8pm in India is 15.30 in Europe. (4,5 hours difference).
Members of USA and Australia please ckeck out your time...thanks.
I am very sure Masterjis silence radiates and will reach everybodys open heart!
Welcome!
As most of you know: Beloved Madhukarji is with the Sangha for retreat at Arunachala Shivas feet.
This year for the first time there will be also "Open Satsang" on a nice rooftop in Tiruvannamalai.
At 1.,2.+3.3. at 8 o´clock pm local time.
Everybody is invited to take part in- wherever you are all over the world!
It would be very nice if we all just join together in silence at satsang time.
For those who live in Europe: 8pm in India is 15.30 in Europe. (4,5 hours difference).
Members of USA and Australia please ckeck out your time...thanks.
I am very sure Masterjis silence radiates and will reach everybodys open heart!
Welcome!
Labels: awakening, Open-Satsang, Retreat, Tiruvannamalai
Happy Mahashivratri!
2 Comments Published by Madhukar Organisation on Monday, February 23, 2009 at 5:08 AM.
Mahashivratri on February 23rd, Monday
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated throughout the country; it is particularly popular in Uttar Pradesh. Maha Shivratri falls on the I3th (or I4th) day of the dark half of 'Phalgun' (February-March). The name means "the night of Shiva". The ceremonies take place chiefly at night. This is a festival observed in honour of Lord Shiva and it is believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvati.
Maha Shivaratri is celebrated throughout the country; it is particularly popular in Uttar Pradesh. Maha Shivratri falls on the I3th (or I4th) day of the dark half of 'Phalgun' (February-March). The name means "the night of Shiva". The ceremonies take place chiefly at night. This is a festival observed in honour of Lord Shiva and it is believed that on this day Lord Shiva was married to Parvati.
| On this festival people worship 'Shiva - the Destroyer'. This night marks the night when Lord Shiva danced the 'Tandav'. In Andhra Pradesh, pilgrims throng the Sri Kalahasteshwara Temple at Kalahasti and the Bharamarambha Malikarjunaswamy Temple at Srisailam. |  |
About The Lord
Shiva - the word meaning auspicious - is one of the Hindu Trinity, comprising of Lord Brahma, the creator, Lord Vishnu, the preserver and Lord Shiva or Mahesh, the Destroyer and Re-Producer of life. Shiva is known by many names like "Shankar", "Mahesh", "Bholenath", "Neelakanth", "Shambhu Kailasheshwar", "Umanath", "Nataraj" and others.
For few people, Shiva is "Paramatman", "Brahman", the Absolute, but many more prefer to see Shiva as a personal God given to compassion for his worshippers, and the dispenser of both spiritual and material blessings. Related to the Absolute concept is Shiva as "Yoganath" meaning the Lord of Yoga, wherein he becomes teacher, path and goal. As such he is the "Adi Guru" or the Highest Guru of 'Sannyasins' who have renounced the world to attain the Absolute.
He is the most sought-after deity amongst the Hindus and they pray to him as the god of immense large-heartedness who they believe grants all their wishes. Around him are weaved many interesting stories that reveal His magnanimous heart. Not only this, but these stories and legends also enrich the Indian culture and art.
Time is invisible and formless. Therefore Mahakal Shiva, as per the Vedas, manifested himself as "LINGUM" to make mankind aware of the presence of Eternal Time. That day when Shiva manifested himself in the form of "Lingum" was the fourth day of the dark night in the month of 'Magha' i.e. February-March. Maha Shivratri continues to be celebrated forever and ever.
The Story Of King Chitrabhanu
In the Shanti Parva of the Mahabharata, Bhishma, whilst resting on the bed of arrows and discoursing on Dharma, refers to the observance of Maha Shivaratri by King Chitrabhanu. The story goes as follows - Once upon a time King Chitrabhanu of the Ikshvaku dynasty, who ruled over the whole of Jambudvipa, was observing a fast with his wife, it being the day of Maha Shivaratri. The sage Ashtavakra came on a visit to the court of the king.
 | The sag asked the king the purpose of his observing the past. King Chitrabhanu explained that he had the gift of remembering the incidents of his previous birth. |
The king said to the sage that in his previous he was a hunter in Varanasi and his name was Suswara. His only livelihood was to kill and sell birds and animals. One day while roaming through forests in search of animals he was overtaken by the darkness of night. Unable to return home, he climbed a tree for shelter. It happened to be a Bael tree. He had shot a deer that day but had no time to take it home. So he bundled it up and tied it to a branch on the tree. As hunger and thirst tormented him, he was kept awake throughout the night. He shed profuse tears when he thought of his poor wife and children who were starving and anxiously waiting for his return. To pass away the time that night he engaged himself in plucking the Bael leaves and dropping them down onto the ground.
The nest day he returned home and sold the deer and then bought some food for himself and his family. The moment he was about to break his fast a stranger came to him, begging for food. He served the food first to stranger and then had his own.
At the time of his death, he saw two messengers of Lord Shiva. They were sent down to conduct his soul to the abode of Lord Shiva. He learnt then for the first time of the great merit he had earned by the unconscious worship of Lord Shiva during the night of Shivaratri. The messengers told him that there was a Lingam at the bottom of the tree. The leaves I dropped fell on the Lingam. His tears, which had shed out of pure sorrow for his family, fell onto the Lingam and washed it and he had fasted all day and all night. Thus, he unconsciously worshiped the Lord.
As the conclusion of the tale the King said that he lived in the abode of the Lord and enjoyed divine bliss for long ages and now he has reborn as Chitrabhanu.
| The Festivity People observe a strict fast on this day. Some devotees do not even take a drop of water and they keep vigil all night. The Shiva Lingam is worshipped throughout the night by washing it every three hours with milk, curd, honey, rose water, etc., whilst the chanting of the Mantra "Om Namah Shivaya" continues. Offerings of Bael leaves are made to the Lingam as Bael leaves are considered very sacred and it is said that Goddess Lakshmi resides in them. |  |
Hymns in praise of Lord Shiva, such as the "Shiva Mahimna Stotra" of Pushpadanta or Ravana's "Shiva Tandava Stotra" are sung with great fervour and devotion. People repeat the 'Panchakshara' Mantra, "Om Namah Shivaya". He, who utters the names of Shiva during Shivaratri, with perfect devotion and concentration, is freed from all sins. He reaches the abode of Shiva and lives there happily. He is liberated from the wheel of births and deaths. Many pilgrims dock to the places where there are Shiva temples.
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Arunachala: Webcam
0 Comments Published by Madhukar Organisation on Friday, February 20, 2009 at 1:59 PM.
Dear Ones,
For all who take part in Awakening retreat not physically but in the Heart, have a look at Arunachala webcam: http://www.arunachala-live.com
Lord Siva said: “What cannot be acquired without great pains – the true import of Vedanta (Self-Realization) – can be attained by anyone who looks at (this hill). from where it is visible or even mentally thinks of it from afar.” - Arunachala Mahatmyam (Skanda Purana)
For all who take part in Awakening retreat not physically but in the Heart, have a look at Arunachala webcam: http://www.arunachala-live.com
Lord Siva said: “What cannot be acquired without great pains – the true import of Vedanta (Self-Realization) – can be attained by anyone who looks at (this hill). from where it is visible or even mentally thinks of it from afar.” - Arunachala Mahatmyam (Skanda Purana)
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Retreat: Mystery of Oneness: Review
5 Comments Published by Madhukar Organisation on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 8:46 PM.
Lieblings,
Mystery Of Oneness retreat is leaving deep silent marks in all of us and it was like leaving a big family at the lunch table when the retreat was over. I asked the owners of the retreat place if they were happy with us and answer was: "All of you were just completely blissed out so how can we be happier?"
The Grace of Masterji and the rings of Silence that Satsang was spreading was felt by many who didn't even know what we were/are (not) doing. One woman who was just living next to us said: "I know now that God loves me, else he wouldn't have brought me here to this place".
So how to describe this retreat in other words than theirs....
Jaya Madhukarji and deep thanks for reaching so far so deep
Love to all of you and looking forward to Awakening and all the other mysterious meetings/retreats in 2009.
Sita
Mystery Of Oneness retreat is leaving deep silent marks in all of us and it was like leaving a big family at the lunch table when the retreat was over. I asked the owners of the retreat place if they were happy with us and answer was: "All of you were just completely blissed out so how can we be happier?"
The Grace of Masterji and the rings of Silence that Satsang was spreading was felt by many who didn't even know what we were/are (not) doing. One woman who was just living next to us said: "I know now that God loves me, else he wouldn't have brought me here to this place".
So how to describe this retreat in other words than theirs....
Jaya Madhukarji and deep thanks for reaching so far so deep
Love to all of you and looking forward to Awakening and all the other mysterious meetings/retreats in 2009.
Sita
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