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SAI SUKTHI - ACHARYA VANI
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NEVER TALK BAD ABOUT OTHERS
SRI SAI BABA.
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SELF CRITICISM IS ONLY APPROPRIATE THING WHILE IMPLEMENTING
DHARMA. WHEN ONE THINKS ABOUT THE GOOD AND BAD QUALITIES
OF THE FELLOW COMPANIONS, THEN MIND
LOSES THE DISCRETION THAT SRI SAI IS PRESENT IN ALL
LIVING BEINGS, AND IT CONTINUOUSLY BECOMES AN ABODE FOR
HATRED AND AFFECTION.THEN WHERE IS THE PLACE FOR
LOVE AND MERCY?
BHAGAVAN SRI BHARADWAJA
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LORD DATTATREYA -THE ETERNAL MASTER
– ORIGIN BY BHAGAVAN SRI BHARADWAJA.
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Lord
Vishnu, one among the Divine Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu and
Maheswara) incarnated on this earth 21 times for establishing
Dharma (Righteousness).His Sixth incarnation is Lord
Dattatreya, the 18th and 19th being
Lord Sri Rama, and Sri Krishna. Sage Atri and his wife Anasuya
longing for a son constantly meditated upon the Holy Trinity.
Pleased with their penance, the Trinity appeared before them
and assured them that they themselves will be born as their son
and would make the mankind their oneness. For this noble mission,
Anasuya Devi was chosen who proved her spiritual eminence on
many occasions through her intense and unrivalled devotion
towards her husband. On one occasion, to save a devotee's life
who sought refugee under her, and to protect him from the curse
of another sage, Anasuya Devi stopped the very sunrise for ten
consecutive days. On another occasion sage Narada challenged
the consorts of the Holy Trinity to boil the grams of iron.
While the consorts of the Holy trinity failed to boil, Anasuya
Devi succeeded in doing it. This made them jealous of Anasuya
and asked their husbands to put Anasuya to a rigorous test.
Accordingly, the Trinity in disguise of guests ,headed to the
sage Atri's hermitage and asked Anasuya to offer Bhiksha (holy
alms) to them in Nirvana state (naked form). With the mere
sprinkling of water by Anasuya the Trio were transformed into
infants. Then she offered them food in the Nirvana state as
desired by them. This shocked the Consorts of the Holy Trio and
they requested to grant the original forms to their husbands.
The pious Anasuya once again sprinkled water on them and the
Trio came back to their original forms. Overwhelmed with
Anasuya Devi's Pativratyamahima (undaunted devotion towards her
husband), the holy Trio chose her womb for their birth. Pleased
with the state of infancy that Mother Anasuya bestowed on the
Trio, they desired to continue the same bond with her .Keeping
with this Lord Dattatreya –the incarnation of the Trinity
eternally remained on the Earth manifesting in the form of
Avadhutha (A liberated sage who has completely shaken of the
ignorant identification with this body) eternally became the
Sadguru (the Master) for the entire mankind. Lord Datta.
Through his living he taught mankind that one should live like
an infant sans pride of wealth, knowledge and power. His way of
living also, teaches us that differences of Siva-kesava,
Duality –Non Duality should be shed and live like children of
God. This way Lord Dattatreya is ever preaching us that the
Almighty God is one, religious differences are False, and that
the Sadguru is the manifestation of the One God. As a matter of
fact, the Holy Trinity and their Consorts are also the various
forms of the same Almighty. How can they then be jealous of the
very living beings created by them? This entire incident is to
make the mankind realize the greatness of Sage Atri's penance
and Anasuya Devi's undaunted love, devotion and service towards
her husband. The entire story symbolizes that one's noble way
of living, penance and cherished desire for the welfare of the
entire universe will make the Almighty Lord to offer Himself to
them. The very purpose of the incarnation of Lord Datta is to
inspire the entire mankind towards such noble living and to
uplift them. It is indeed a great blessing that Lord Datta is
eternally available on the Earth to the mankind unlike other
Avataras (incarnations) like Sri Rama and Sri Krishna. A Human
birth which is rare privilege as proclaimed by our sages since
times immemorial; devotion towards God; knowing the secret
behind Datta's incarnation; faith towards him; the holy books
of 'Sri Guru Charitra' and 'Sri Sai Baba jeevitha Charitram'
which bestows the darshan and blessings of Sadguru-on acquiring
all these, it is our bounden duty to make our lives worth
living. To realize all the above and lead our lives accordingly
is the real celebration of Datta Jayanthi—The Birth of Lord
Dattatreya.
Lord Vishnu, one
among the Divine Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara)
incarnated on this earth 21 times for establishing Dharma
(Righteousness).His Sixth incarnation is Lord Dattatreya, the
18th and 19th being Lord Sri
Rama, and Sri Krishna. Sage Atri and his wife Anasuya longing
for a son constantly meditated upon the Holy Trinity. Pleased
with their penance, the Trinity appeared before them and
assured them that they themselves will be born as their son and
would make the mankind their oneness. For this noble mission,
Anasuya Devi was chosen who proved her spiritual eminence on
many occasions through her intense and unrivaled devotion
towards her husband. On one occasion, to save a devotee's life
who sought refugee under her, and to protect him from the curse
of another sage, Anasuya Devi stopped the very sunrise for ten
consecutive days. On another occasion sage Narada challenged
the consorts of the Holy Trinity to boil the grams of iron.
While the consorts of the Holy trinity failed to boil, Anasuya
Devi succeeded in doing it. This made them jealous of Anasuya
and asked their husbands to put Anasuya to a rigorous test.
Accordingly, the Trinity in disguise of guests ,headed to the
sage Atri's hermitage and asked Anasuya to offer Bhiksha (holy
alms) to them in Nirvana state (naked form). With the mere
sprinkling of water by Anasuya the Trio were transformed into infants.
Then she offered them food in the Nirvana state as desired by
them. This shocked the Consorts of the Holy Trio and they
requested to grant the original forms to their husbands. The
pious Anasuya once again sprinkled water on them and the Trio
came back to their original forms. Overwhelmed with Anasuya
Devi's Pativratyamahima (undaunted devotion towards her
husband), the holy Trio chose her womb for their birth. Pleased
with the state of infancy that Mother Anasuya bestowed on the
Trio, they desired to continue the same bond with her .Keeping
with this Lord Dattatreya –the incarnation of the Trinity
eternally remained on the Earth manifesting in the form of
Avadhutha (A liberated sage who has completely shaken of the
ignorant identification with this body) eternally became the
Sadguru (the Master) for the entire mankind. Lord Datta.
Through his living he taught mankind that one should live like
an infant sans pride of wealth, knowledge and power. His way of
living also, teaches us that differences of Siva-kesava,
Duality –Non Duality should be shed and live like children of
God. This way Lord Dattatreya is ever preaching us that the
Almighty God is one, religious differences are False, and that
the Sadguru is the manifestation of the One God. As a matter of
fact, the Holy Trinity and their Consorts are also the various
forms of the same Almighty. How can they then be jealous of the
very living beings created by them? This entire incident is to
make the mankind realize the greatness of Sage Atri's penance and
Anasuya Devi's undaunted love, devotion and service towards her
husband. The entire story symbolizes that one's noble way of
living, penance and cherished desire for the welfare of the
entire universe will make the Almighty Lord to offer Himself to
them.The very purpose of the incarnation of Lord Datta is to
inspire the entire mankind towards such noble living and to
uplift them. It is indeed a great blessing that Lord Datta is
eternally available on the Earth to the mankind unlike other
Avataras (incarnations) like Sri Rama and Sri Krishna. A Human
birth which is rare privilege as proclaimed by our sages since
times immemorial; devotion towards God; knowing the secret
behind Datta's incarnation; faith towards him; the holy books
of 'Sri Guru Charitra' and 'Sri Sai Baba jeevitha Charitram'
which bestows the darshan and blessings of Sadguru-on acquiring
all these, it is our bounden duty to make our lives worth
living. To realize all the above and lead our lives accordingly
is the real celebration of Datta Jayanthi—The Birth of Lord
Dattatreya.
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SRI SAI BABA–A COMPLETE
INCARNATION OF LORD DATTATREYA.
ORIGIN BY BHAGAVAN SRI
BHARADWAJA.
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God ,the supreme spirit is
non dual, nameless, form less ,determined to manifest himself
into this infinite universe. The Divine creative power
that projected the many forms is Brahma;Lord Vishnu is the
power of preservation; Lord Shiva is the annihilator and
all the three belong to one Universal Consciousness or Spirit –
“the Brahmam.” The trinity function together and everything in
this nature is the product ,the manifestation of all forces in
the nature. For instance there is energy that forms waves in
water, there is another form of energy that stops
these waves. These two different forms of energy act on the
same water to form the waves and also to stop them. In a
similar way, just like water present in waves -- the
Universal Spirit is present everywhere in the UNIVERSE.
Even there
will be disorderliness in the functioning of the UNIVERSE-
which is manifestation of the cumulative action of the power of
trinity. That means there will be resistance for the expansion
of this creation. In that case there will be a counter action
which is also formed from the Universal Spirit to rectify this
disruption.
Sages has described this
disorderliness as (DHARMAGLAANI ) the decline of dharma. and
the process to correct it results in the incarnation of Lord.
There is a good example for this – sometimes the food
that we eat might obstruct the wind pipe and causes threat to
life .Then another form living force in the body makes the
person to drink water. Or if the food particle causes choking
,it is pushed out of the body by another force to save
the life. In a similar way the obstacles for the collective
functioning of the creation cause (Dharmaglaani) the decline of
Dharma and the preventive , protective forces to restore
the dharma are the incarnations of the God which
will end after the purpose is fulfilled just like Matsya,
Kurma, Varaha, Rama, and Krishna incarnations.
In human
body the respiration, heart function should continue every
second till the body is alive. The proper functioning of these
systems is more important than intake of food and water. As a
matter of fact, it is possible for the intake of food and water
properly only if these systems function normally. The vital
force that performs the respiratory and heart functions is the
primary and the capacity to take food and water are only like
assistants to this primary force. Similarly, entire universe is
God’s existence in many forms (viswaroopam), and for this
entire spacious universe to continue incessantly,
another divine force is essential not only to restore the
declining dharma (dharma glaani) but also for its proper
management. There is a primary objective for this preservative
power. All living beings struggle to exist. Several new
experiences in life increases the cheerfulness in life
and helps in achievement of knowledge. By doing so it
learns to live a better life with more happiness and comforts.
In human history it is proclaimed that this will lead to desire
for knowledge about dharma and helps in leading life in
righteous path.
This desire for
knowledge will be completed only after SELF-REALZATION (Atma
jnaanam).The fear for death will not leave unless the truth is
realized - Everything is God’s own and nothing including
the mind and body is ours ; “I” no longer exist and the
truth is that ‘intellect’ is devoid of birth and death . Until
that realization, true happiness is not obtained .
The living
forces that appear in the human body for the intake of the Food
and water will disappear after that function is over.
Similarly, in this creation the incarnations of Lord
Rama, Lord Krishna came on to this earth and left after the
purpose of their incarnation is completed. On the other hand
there is another divine force that continues to function on
this universe for implementing dharma, instigating all the
living creatures to attain self realization and helps them to
understand the purpose of life. In ancient holy texts
(puraanam) it is stated that this divine force is “LORD
DATTATREYA” who lives on this earth forever .Lord Dattatreya
helps the people to implement and lead righteous path,
encourages the seekers in understanding the truth.
The same is narrated in BHAGAVATHAM
as follows “ God appears only to great saints who possess great
power from their meditation ,austerity. It is impossible for
everyone to achieve the same power from austerity. AS God is merciful
upon all the creatures,he appears on this earth in the
form of HOLY PERSONS (MAHANEEYULU). The divine entity
(BHAGAVATATWAM) in all these MAHATMAS is LORD
DATTATREYA. So Bhagavatham praises him as YOGANAATHUDU. ”
In
conclusion, for all the human beings to live a
happy and prosperous life ,to lead a righteous path in life,
and ultimately realize the purpose of life ,they should
seek the protection of LORD DATTATREYA. LORD
DATTATREYA IS ALWAYS PRESENT ON THIS EARTH IN THE FORM OF
HOLY PERSONS (MAHANEEYULU).
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WHO DESERVES THE KINGDOM OF GOD
REVEALED BY CHRIST--ORIGIN BY BHAGAVAN SRI BHARADWAJA
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The mind and vital energy are
interlinked. A spiritual aspirant when retains this conception
of non-duality, his instincts get gradually subdued and his
consciousness assumes the form that one and the same energy
permeates everywhere. This is what is called "Brahma
Tadaakara Vritti" (knowledge of the union of soul and the
supreme soul). When this knowledge gets stabilized, the feeling
that the spirit is confined to earthly body alone vanishes.
This is 'Jeevan-Mukthi'- attainment of realization while in
earthly body. This is what Christ proclaimed as " Kingdom
of Heaven on Earth". He also said that this is with in the
reach of everybody i.e."The Kingdom of Heaven is at
Hand".Inspite of such a noble state being within one's
reach, one who realizes that he is entangled in the quagmire of
vices out of ignorance ,cannot stop from regretting over his
ignorance. Christians call this remorse as
"Repentance". The intensity differs according to the
level of maturity of individuals who have witnessed the
greatness of highly evolved souls who conquered such ignorance
like Shirdi Sai baba, Jesus Christ . One who grieves with such
repentance shall not rest until he attains Liberation. Christ
therefore said "Blessed are they that mourn; for they
shall be comforted (Matthew 5:3)." Those who repent in
this manner lie low with humility. When this feeling
intensifies, it is transformed into repentance .That is why
Lord Jesus said "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for
theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven " (Matthew 5:3).
Such
men are possessed with the burning desire to attain perfection
through Sadhana, just as hungry man craves for food. All the
great saints have unanimously declared that the persons who
have attained such a state shall certainly attain
liberation.The same has been said by the Christ as
"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after
righteousness: for they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6).The
scriptures on Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam say that when the
degree of wisdom and non attachment are at their zenith, the
desire to reach God intensifies and those who scale such
heights attain realization. The Buddhists instead of using the
word 'God' have called the same as 'Poorna Gnana'(Complete
knowledge).The concepts of 'Buddhatva' and 'Nirvana' of
Buddhism coincide with the teachings of Sri Rama Krishna
Parama Hamsa and other saints as well. One who has reached such
a state is well aware of his extreme repentance over his
hitherto ignorant state; hence is compassionate and merciful
towards his fellow beings that are deeply entangled in such
ignorance.This state signifies his proximity to Godly
experience. That is why Lord Jesus said "Blessed are the
merciful for they shall be shown mercy" (Matthew
5:7).Bhagavad-Gita reiterates the same when it says "Sarva
Bhootha Hithe Rataah" meaning those "who nurture an
intense desire for welfare of all living beings."
In
this regards, Buddhist scriptures tell us about Bodhisatva who
with his compassion decides not to attain Paranirvana
(Liberation) until he helps all the living beings in attaining
it. In such a state the Sadhaka's burning desire for liberation
purifies his heart completely. This is what Jesus Christ refers
to as "Blessed are pure in heart ; for they will see
God" (Matthew 5:8).It has become natural to such matured
souls to establish peace among their fellow beings and
encourage them to tread the path of righteousness. These are the
words of Jesus "Blessed are the peace makers, for they
will be called the sons of God " (Matthew 5:9).
It is for
this reason that great saints like Sri Rama Krishna
Paramahamsa.Sri Sai Baba, Kabir and Guru Nanak tried to abolish
race, caste, religious hatred and made an effort to
establish harmony.
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PARIPRASNA - ORIGIN BY BHAGAVAN SRI
BHARADWAJA
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Q:How can we obtain salvation - Is
it by worshipping Sri Sai or by implementing his
teachings?
A :This question arises if we
worship Sri Sai like worshipping Poleramma ,with out
knowing the actual meaning of Pooja .In any type of individual ,Love develops after reading Sri Sai Baba's life
History. One way to express this love is by worshipping Him;
the other way is implementing His teachings.This is
like for a female lover the words of male
lover appearing like stars with everlasting radiance.
But this love should be experienced individually
after doing the parayana. It cannot be discussed or explained.
Our inner-self is the witness of our love towards Sri Sai;
our Faith towards Him;and the extent to which we are
implementing His principles. It is not possible for anyone to
understand the maturity, the circumstances of other
individuals. Only the Omnipresent –Sri Sai can understand.
That is the reason why in Bible it says that Jesus helped an
adulterer.Sri Sai restrained a devotee, who was telling others
only to come to Darshan with out any desires. Sri
Sai, Jesus did not agree with the idea of forgetting this
principle and pointing out faults with others,as there are
differences in the levels of maturity. Never encourage anyone
to go beyond his or her individual level of maturity. It is
similar to picking an unripe fruit. In addition to this, every
person out of emotion will try to go beyond the limit of the
maturity ,and due to their arrogance get transformed into a
Guru. This is detrimental to the society and results deviation
from Sri Sai's path.The more love one develops towards Sri
Sai, the greater interest they develop in His Life History,
Teachings.There will be novelty in the daily Parayana.
Otherwise, it becomes mechanical, and the thought "what is
the use of daily Parayana? " develops. How could an
aversion that doesn't come on a lover, develop on Him?
One can explain, encourage, suggest directions with love to
each other. There is nothing wrong to offer prayers to Sri Sai
on their behalf. After that we should leave them to their own
effort. He is there to mould them into the right path. That is
the assurance we get from HIM.
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SRI CHAITANYA SWAMYJI'S
MESSAGE
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THE GATES OF DIVYA JANANI ALIVELU MANGA BHARADWAJA
ASHRAM AS ALWAYS OPEN TO THE SEEKERS OF PROSPERITY AND
KNOWLEDGE ,THE SCHOLARS AND FINALLY THE SEEKERS OF LIBERATION.
ALL ARE WELCOMED WITH UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND KEPT AS PROTEGES
TILL THEY GAIN THE STRENGTH TO BREAK THE SHACKLES OF
THE CYCLE OF
BIRTHS AND ARE BLESSED WITH SALVATION.
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