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   Tue, July 8, 2008 - 9:59 PM
"Tantrics, however, are not looking for liberation from the world but enlightenment in the world. In a shaktadvaita classic called the Tripura Rahasya, a prince named Hemachuda achieved the state of kaivalya, establishment of the Self in the Self, the goal of classical yoga. He sat in deep meditative absorption day after day, not wanting to be disturbed. Finally his wife, and advanced tantric adept, interrupted his sadhana teasing, “My darling, you are as far from enlightenment as a reflection of the stars in a pond is from the sky! What kind of liberation is this that dissolves when you open your eyes?” She went on to explain that the true goal of yoga is sahaja samadhi, maintaining awareness of the divine reality while fulfilling one’s responsibilities in the world."



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Wed, July 9, 2008 - 5:31 AM
Word!
Ray Man Shabad

Ray man eh bidh jog kamaa-o
Singee saach akapat kanthalaa
Dhi-aan Bibhoot charaa-o
Taatee geho aatam bas kar kee
Bhicchhaa naam adhaarang
Baajay param taar tat har ko
Upajai raag rasaarang
Ughatai taan tarang rang
Gi-aan geet bandhaanang
Chak chak rehay dayv daanav mun
Chhak chhak bayom bivaanang
Aatam upadays bhays sanjam ko
Jaap so ajapaa jaapai
Sadaa rehai kanchan see kaayaa
Kaal na kabahoo bayaapai

Oh my mind, practice Yoga in this way:
Let Truth be your horn, sincerity your necklace,
and meditation the ashes you apply on your body.
Catch your burning soul (self) and stop the flames.
Let the soul (self) be the alms bowl in which you collect the sweet Naam and this will be the only support you will ever need.
The Universe plays its divine music. The sound of reality is shrill, but this is where God is.
When you listen to the reality from this place of awareness the sweet essence of Raag arises.
Waves of melodies, emotions, and passions arise and flow through you.
Bind yourself with the song of God.
The Universe spins like a potter’s wheel and from it fly demons and angels.
The sage listens to this and instead of getting caught in either one, the sage drinks the nectar of the heavens and is carried to the heavens in a divine chariot.
Instruct and clothe yourself with self control. Meditate unto infinity
until you are meditating without meditating.
In this way, your body shall remain forever golden,
and death shall never approach you.
Sun, July 20, 2008 - 6:18 AM
LoVe & Gratitude ....
SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING a bit of a "breather" from Bali skyes .. and an extended trip to INDIA for at least the six moons following SamHaim ... might i find you among the mother landz somewhere .... so love*lee to meet up with you in the 3d and beyond sweet*ee ...
Be in touch ..
All is LoVe
sheilah
 

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