Sadhan for August - 2024

 

Sadhan for August - 2024

This month let's take care of physical body.

Let’s exercise for 30 mts 4 times a week.

You can do it as thrice daily of 10 mts each session.

Those who are doing more, don’t reduce the time.

Those who can do more, DO.

Exercise can be done indoors as yoga or other forms of exercise.

Or, it can be our simplest of all exercises – walking!

Take a pick and stick to it.

You can mix-n-match your regime too!

Just exercise the said time.

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Sadhan for August 15th – Our Guruji’s Birthday!

 

Sadhan for August 15^th – Our Guruji’s Birthday!

Every Guru who has come to help the mankind has been only one since ages and will be so till eternity – to guide, teach and help the mankind to heal at its karma and to raise their consciousness to Super-Consciousness! Be it Aurobindo, Ramana Maharshi, Vivekananda, Jesus Christ, Parmacharya, Mahavatar Babaji, Adi Shankaracharya, Raghavendra Swami, Kabir, Guru Nanak, Baba Gariban Nawaz (and every other Guru of any sect) or our beloved Guruji Dr.Mikao Usui.

Dr. Mikao Usui’s birthday is on 15^th August. Every year we do some sadhan to thank him for giving us the knowledge of Reiki which has transformed the lives of millions of people in this World!

This year also let’s do some sadhan to commemorate his birthday!

Let’s chant “Mrutunjaya Mantra” that aids in healing our delusion and making us immortals – 108 malas.

The time we have is till this month's end – August 31^st.

Those who don’t have time or patience and can do less. They too are also welcome to do the same.

Those who can do more are welcome to do the same.

Just, give me your count of malas at the end of the month.

We are not competing with anyone – so don’t feel bad for doing less than others. We are doing this for our Guruji – each one of us is chanting as a form of thank you to show him our gratitude – that’s all!

Thank you can’t bring stress – if it does, then it is not thank you with love – it is filled with ego and arrogance. Drop that! Let’s just thank him with all our heart and love.

And those who may do exceptionally well also don’t let arrogance or ego get to you. Just be aware of it. Do this and enjoy the process. And then let our gratitude fill us with happiness through this month.

Some of you will not openly share the same in blog – I know that – even you – do it – it is between you and Guruji – for whatever reason, you don’t want to express in the blog – that is also fine by me.

But, if you could work on that reason that stops you from expressing in blog – well, that would be ‘sone pe suhaaga’ – a cherry on top of the cake!

 

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Visit any of the previous year's sadhan post and see your experiences or other's experiences shared to understand how beautiful this experience and exercise could be!!

Milestones – 900000 hits already!

 

Milestones – 900000 hits already!

Sometimes, when things go our way too we feel confused, doubtful and skeptical! This is one such moment!?

What exactly is happening? (With regards to milestones)

Not only did we cross the 800000 mark but also the 900000 mark......something seems off.......you net smart people should know about it .......

Do I need to think about it?

But, let’s just celebrate every milestone – however bizarre, irrational, illogical, surprising and beyond expectation that might be – like reaching this milestone.

https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/search?q=700000 

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also read https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/search?q=Two+Questions+that%E2%80%99s+never+stopped+coming+my+way+in+spite+of+so+many+people+show-casing+their+experiences+and+results+to+the+people+around+them+are%3A 

Grace healings – for walking alone!

 

Grace healings – for walking alone!

Sending Reiki to Swathi for the next 3 days - for completing the next set.

For the right attitude of walking alone – the pre-requisite in this path of spirituality!

Keep going!

This is the path that needs you to walk alone! Don’t – EVER wait for someone to accompany you – either to attend the class/session or to be in sadhan…..

We – each one of us has to face our fears, pain, sufferings, ego and whatnot – ALL ALONE ONLY at the end of the day! Then, why wait for someone else to continue being in sadhan? All the people you joined the class with may discontinue. Your master may also discontinue – yet, you DON’T! Be in sadhan – if life keeps you busy, then maybe reduce your sadhan time – but never stop sadhan.

In fact, when life keeps you busy, you should be doubly committed to your sadhan. Think of ways of incorporating sadhan in your busy schedule. Do not see it as a task to be performed. See “Reiki” as a lover you long to see throughout the day! Lover here doesn’t mean just any person – it can also be the love of your life like “watching a movie, singing, dancing, doing something that you can’t afford to miss and are finding ways and time to do it every single day for you love doing it”!!!

Love all, be there for all – but don’t lag in sadhan for others! Don’t stop for others! Be in sadhan and do reiki for those who are lagging (behind). That way you benefit yourself and the other in your life. Rise, so you can lift others. Don’t fall into the pit with others – that is not love. Lifting others is – so do that!

May you all see the right way of doing and living life!

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# walk alone, keep going, spirituality, loneliness, solitude, growth, on lifting others, be there for others, become strong to love others, 

Also read previous post https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2012/11/reflections.html 

 

Grace healings - for Guru pournima celebrations!

 

Grace healings - for Guru pournima celebrations!

Sending reiki for 7 days to all those who wished on  “Guru pournima”

Guru pournima is just not about wishing each other. Let it not be just one more verbal ritual!

This auspicious day and every auspicious day let’s remember to CONNECT to the primordial source – and Guru is the easiest one to connect to the source as we can relate with him for various emotional and personal reasons!

Be connected to your Guru – whoever it is – Ramana, Mahavatar Baba, Baba Ghariban Nawaz, Jesus Christ, Buddha – be it any Guru – get connected to your favourite or your Guru through the day – don’t seek anything of this World!

Just be in sadhan – just to be in his company all through the day.

“Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all other things will be added unto you” – Mathew 6:33

“Just give up everything and surrender unto ME. I’ll take care of you and protect you from all the reactions to sinful activities” Lord Krishna in Bhagavath Gita

 

 

also read https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/search?q=4.+The+Next+step+would+be+to+make+a+shift+from+being+a+person+%E2%80%98who+blames%E2%80%99+to+%E2%80%98a+person+who+works+towards+what+he+wants%E2%80%99. 

Kabir ke dohe - On cleaning!

 

Kabir ke dohe - On cleaning!

 

Nahaaye dhoye kya hua

Man maila na jaye

Meen sadaa jal mein rahe

Dhoye baas na jaye

नहाये धोये क्या हुआ 

मन मैला ना  जाये 

मीन सदा जल में रहे 

धोये बॉस ना जाए।  

What is the use of taking a bath or washing and cleaning

for the dirt of the mind doesn't go away 

As fish is ever in water 

and yet even after cleaning its stench doesn't go away...

It means:

Don't be so stuck up on just the rituals (like cleaning the body etc) for any amount of cleaning the body doesn't do away with the dirt of the mind. Just as the fish is ever in water and yet its stench remains with it forever!

Concentrate on the cleaning of intentions, attitudes, and emotions from within for only that remains and that matters - both to you and in the end!

(those who can translate better, welcome)

Meanings:

meen - fish

nahaaye - taking bath

dhoye - washing

baas - stench (bad smell or odour)

# kabir, dohe, on cleaning the body, rituals, 

read suggested on related topic https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2009/05/belief-systems.html

and

https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2017/12/me-my-guru-stories-and-all-god-god-in.html 

and

https://kantipadam.blogspot.com/2020/11/change-perspective-lady.html 

read all the links given or only one - your wish...

come back with your understandings and observations.......

Me, My guru – On keeping healthy

 

Contd....

Me, My guru – On keeping healthy 

““You wanted a simple solution right?” asked our Guru.” – You get what you ask for! So, beware!

“We were dumbstruck. Did she really give an answer to such a question too? Why? How? But…we were lost. “ – We consider ourselves experts in knowing what and how everyone is supposed to answer, behave and talk or conduct themselves. The day we learn to look at an incident with wonderment, joy, purity and with openness, we’ll know what real bliss is!

“Why couldn’t we stick to our ‘good habits’ even in good times? Did we always need external compulsive force to follow the ‘right way of living’? Was it the reason we had to face such ‘hard situations’ in life? I wondered!” – Once a good habit is developed don’t ever lose it. Stick to it. Why do we go back to our old habits? The moment you realize that, come back to a new good habit. Practice, practice and practice till that habit becomes your nature. Never let go of a good habit.

Your character is built on your habits remember that!

Concluded....

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Me, My guru – On keeping healthy

 

Contd....

Me, My guru – On keeping healthy 

Pointers to understand this post:

““Guruji, we know the list of do’s and don’ts to keep ourselves healthy. Eat right, exercise, maintain cleanliness and have food, sleep and wake up at the right time – these are some of them. But, can you give us a simple easy for anyone to follow technique that could decrease the chances of us falling sick regularly” asked Vaishnav” – This is one common mistake by most who want to grow especially in spiritual field. They THINK they know and ask to be told other than what they actually know! Sad on so many counts! A person who actually learns, adapts, grows and benefits is the one who sits, listens and asks with emptiness. He doesn’t come with the baggage of “knowing” anything. He listens with  open mind. He listens with an empty mind.

others'“We all laughed. He always asked such questions. He wanted quick-fix solutions.” – Very often it is seen that we find it easy to find fault in others. We laugh at others' shortcomings. But, when others do the same with us, we get angry, hurt and carry grudge.

Forget others’ faults. Stop looking at them. If you REALLY want to progress in the path towards your growth and happiness, then look for flaws only in yourself. Look within and outgrow them as and when you notice them. Work on your short-comings. Leave the flaws of others for themselves.

““Just that?” asked Vaishnav surprised.” – Even when we get what we asked for, we don’t seem to be happy about that. Do you know why?

Remember, we always get what we seek, what we ask and what we search for. So, know what you want and ask for and be very sure about that!

If one is not happy even after getting what he asks for, then how can one be happy ever?

““You wanted a simple solution right?” asked our Guru.” – You get what you ask for! So, beware!

Contd....

Me, My guru – On keeping healthy

 

Contd....

Me, My guru – On keeping healthy

“Just take a bath 1 hour before going to bed. Meditate after taking a bath for say 15mts in the least. Do not use phones, TV, or any gadgets. Just relax – reading a book or listening to music before going to bed” replied our Guru.

“Just that?” asked Vaishnav surprised.

“You wanted a simple solution right?” asked our Guru.

He nodded his head. He was beaming with joy.

We were dumbstruck. Did she really give an answer to such a question too? Why? How? But…we were lost.

She just smiled and continued the class.

We didn’t dare ask any further questions. If she had answered so immediately and so confidently, then it must work!!!

All we had to do was take a bath in the evening – but 2-2 ½ hours after eating. And also that we need to wait for an hour before going to bed after bath. So, we just had to time our bath accordingly! Such a simple routine – good on so many levels and yet….

Even Covid has taught us the importance of taking a bath after coming back from office/outdoor activity. But, we stopped it when Covid fear vanished!

Why couldn’t we stick to our ‘good habits’ even in good times? Did we always need external compulsive force to follow the ‘right way of living’? was it the reason we had to face such ‘hard situations’ in life? I wondered!

Concluded....

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# good habits, living right, lifestyle and diseases, disease-free life, attitudes, being healthy, age-old traditions of India, rituals of India, 

read related posts on this topic: 

Points to ponder and questions answered:

• What are the simple daily routines that can help us lead a trouble-free life?
• How to make our daily routine conducive for our spiritual life?

Pointers to understand the post - in the next post.......

Me, My guru – On keeping healthy

 

Me, My guru – On keeping healthy

“Guruji, we know the list of do’s and don’ts to keep ourselves healthy. Eat right, exercise, maintain cleanliness and have food, sleep and wake up at the right time – these are some of them. But, can you give us a simple easy for anyone to follow technique that could decrease the chances of us falling sick regularly” asked Vaishnav.

We all laughed. He always asked such questions. He wanted quick-fix solutions. He wanted immediate results. He was restless and lacked patience. His character was reflected in his questions. He was hurt and irritated when we all laughed. But our guruji’s answers dissipated them as fast as he had those feelings.

“Just take a bath 1 hour before going to bed. Meditate after taking a bath for say 15mts in the least. Do not use phones, TV, or any gadgets. Just relax – reading a book or listening to music before going to bed” replied our Guru.

“Just that?” asked Vaishnav surprised.

“You wanted a simple solution right?” asked our Guru.

He nodded his head. He was beaming with joy.

Contd....

# good habits, living right, lifestyle and diseases, disease-free life, attitudes, being healthy, age-old traditions of India, rituals of India, 

read related posts on this topic: 

Points to ponder and questions answered:

• The right way of living was the way of life for Indians since time immemorial. 
• Rituals and daily way of living were centered around spirituality and were hence wholistic.
• The purpose of life was considered to be "Enlightened" or "Moksha" or "Freedom from life and death", or "Immortality". Call it by any name, each of these goals led one to super-consciousness only!
• The body was considered the "best and must" vehicle that needs to be maintained right so that it aids one in the spiritual pursuit.
• Body was not seen as the "be-all" of existence.