Guru Gita 155

Guru Gita

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Oh Parvathi, by pleasing guru dev, yogi is liberated

By Guru's grace he can assume nano-mega size.

Oh Parvathi, by pleasing guru one can get liberation. He gains the difficult skill of assuming the size of atom to mountain easily. Such is the blessings of Guru. 

Yogananda, returned to his Guru Sri Yukteswar. "Master, I must have disappointed you by my departure. I thought you might be angry with me."

"No, of course not! I do not expect anything from others. I am happy only in your own true happiness." 

We looked into each other's eyes, where tears were shining. A blissful wave engulfed me; I was conscious that the Lord, in the form of my Guru, was expanding the small ardors of my heart into the incompressible reaches of cosmic love.

To be continued to see how the Master showers blessings on Yoganada, the special experience; we should also know it. Let us pray for God's blessings for such experiences on all of us.

 Jai Guru.

Guru Gita 154

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A wise seer see the supreme soul always, like that;

A Yogi lives united wherever he is in day or night.

Shiva says: A wise man think of the all pervading Supreme Soul, all in and around him and lives united in all conditions. 

A seeker should know the real saint's plight for their achievement. Saint Ram Gopal occupied a secret grotto, meditating eighteen hours a day. Then he moved to an inaccessible cave and remained there for twenty five years, entering yoga for twenty hours daily. He needed no sleep, for ever being with God. His body was ever in calmness of superconsciousness, was in rest. 

Sri Ram Gopal said "Young Yogi, have you a little room where you can close the door and be alone. " 

 Yoganada said "Yes". 

"That is your cave. That is your sacred mountain, where you will find the kingdom of God." 

Let us secluded to our cave in our heart, pray and meditate to get the kingdom of God.

Guru Gita 153

Guru Gita

153

In and out it's same for pot, sea of water, milk in milk and oil in oil

Like wise the sky, soul is same in and around as the supreme soul.

Shiva says: if a pot dip in oil, it's oil in and out, similar is in milk or water. Thus under the sky, the pot is same; same condition will be to the soul in us; it is same as the supreme soul, in and out. 

Yoganada was in a hurry to meet God. He thought he could see God through some great yogi in the Himalayas. When he asked permission, the Master said, Mountain cannot be your Guru. However he got the address of a great disciple of Lahiri Mahashaya, a sleepless saint in Ranbajpur, and set out. After a tiresome search, and prayers, Yogananda cannot reach the yogi Ram Gopal. But the Yogi reached Yogananda, and asked: " Tell me; where do you think God is ?" Yogananda said " Why, He is within me and everywhere." 

"All- pervading? Then why you didn't bow before the infinite in the stone symbol at Tharakeswar temple?" " Holy shrines like Tarakeswar are like nuclear centers of spiritual power. Yoga is the highest path towards God.  Mountains cannot be your guru, return to your Guru, he will do everything you needed in apt time."

Oh God, we too have no patience. God, give your divine vision, bless us, Oh God.

Guru Gita 152

Guru Gita

152

Guru is god, guru is dharma, duty and thapa

Nothing is above guru, thrice I state it in  repeat. 

Shiva says: Guru is God, Dharma, Duty and Thala/penance. Nothing can be there above guru. Shiva swears it to confirm repeatedly.

Guru is God and nothing else can save you, an incident to Yogananda explain this. Yogananda was adapted to Yukteswar's Ashram for six months. Yogananda was full of zest and had less patience. He took Master's permission to go to Himalaya for meditation without breaking. He headed about a sleepless saint, disciple of Lahiri Mahasaya, in Ranbajpur. It was a great journey seemed to be without an end. After the Tharkeswer temple, he crossed many Paddy fields and every where it was told, the village is two miles ahead. Interesting part to continue tomorrow. 

Yogananda prayed to the saint and God profusely. Let us also pray like him. Oh God, let us meet You. 

Guru Gita 151

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Think all as thy guru-- thy mother, father, friends

Relatives, and even own organs and life all.

Shiva says: Assume that all around you are none other than the Guru, especially, your father, mother. Even own organs and life is the projections of Guru and God. 

The great Guru Sri Yukteswar's words have something to think on. 

"To seek God one need not disfigure his face. Remember that finding God will mean the funeral of all sorrows." 

Sri Yukteswar directed the study of his own disciples by the same intensive method of one-pointedness. "Wisdom is not assimilated with the eyes, but with the atoms," he said. "When your conviction of a truth is not merely in your brain but in your being, you may differently vouch for its meaning." 

The God is never found by books or rituals, but through sincere persuading by meditation and praying, it has to appear in your being. May the Param Guru bless us with realisation.

Guru Gita 150

Guru Gita

150

Blessed is mother, blessed is father, blessed is his cast and creed

Blessed is the land where a Guru/ guru bhaktha is born.

Shiva continued to Parvathy: Blessed is the father and mother, blessed is the cast and Creed, blessed is the place also; where a Guru or a guru bhaktha is born. By the presence of Guru or true Dispile; all are sanctified.

Shri Yukteswar respected and revered his mother so much. The monastic regulations do not allow a swami to retain family connection with worldly ties after their formal severance. Shankara, the ancient founder of the Swami order, disregarded the injunctions; at the death of his beloved mother, he cremated her body with heavenly fire which he caused to spurt from his upraised hand. 

Sri Yukteswar also ignored the restrictions, in a fashion less spectacular. When his mother passed on, he arranged the crematory services by the holy Ganges in Benares, and fed many Brahmins in confirmation with age-old custom. 

Remembering Sankara's prayer, "there may be bad sons but never can there be a bad Mother".  So, praise the Mother Divine, She will grand you all your wishes.

Guru Gita 149

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149

Oh Parvathy, knowledge, wealth, health, even luck is useless

For whom guru's grace is not there so they fall in hell.

Shiva says Oh Parvathy, all wealth, knowledge, health and luck is useless; for whom guru's blessings is not there. Surely such one will fall in hell. So, a disciple must do everything to gain the blessings of his guru.

Shri Yukteswar's mother lived in Rana Mahal district of Benares, where I (Mukunda) had first visited guru. I stood on the balcony one day and watched mother and son talking together, Master was trying to convince her about something, unsuccessfully. "Nay, my son, go away now! Your wise words are not for me, I am not your disciple." Shri Yukteswar backed away without any argument, like a scolded child. I was touched at his great respect for his mother. 

Great is the Mother, she ever care for her children. Greater is the Divine Mother who ever bless his devotees. Let us pray for her blessings as well to the Great Master Krishna, for it is Janmasthami. Wish you all a very happy Janmashtami with Krishna lot of love and consciousness.

Guru Gita 148

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Luckless week willed those reproach guru gita

Those avert of guru seva they fall into worst hell.

Shiva says: it's the unlucky who criticise Gurugita. Those who abuse Guruseva will fall in the worst of Hell. 

One day Kumar, a new inmate joined Shri Yukteswar's Ashram. Kumar soon acquired the like of the Master. Mukundan was instructed to shift to cooking and cleaning and Kumar was deputed for overall Supervisor. Kumar soon developed pride, and began to insult other inmates. Kumar set out for home disobeying Master. A year later Kumar returned to the Ashram. Gone was the stately Kumar with serenely glowing face. He had acquired many evil habits, unsuited for monastic Hermitage life. 

Sankara the great Vedantist has written " Ultra-sensual bliss is thus extremely easy of attainment and is far superior to sense delights which always end in disgust."

Let us pray to Lord Krishna and Radha to bless us and to give the Love Eternal. Hari Om. 

Guru Gita 147

Guru Gita

147

After doing Yajna, vows, thapasya, kriyas for many births

One get sidhi, that too by the blessings of Guru, oh Devi.

Shiva says: Oh Devi, a yogi get sidhi after doing Yajna, vows, kriyas and thapasya for many births; even then with the blessings of his Guru, otherwise not. So one should serve a guru. 

Shri Yukteswar, Master of Yogananda, was reserved and matter-of-fact is demeanor. In Master's life I fully discovered the cleavage between spiritual realism and the obscure mysticism that spuriously passes as a counterpart. My guru was reluctant to discuss the superphysical realms. Shri Yukteswar seldom mentioned the subtle laws but secretly operated them at will. 

"A man of realization does not perform any miracle until he receives an inward sanction." 

Guru Gita 146

Guru Gita

146

Under sacred tree Billwa, Vat, Kanak,Mango or at  Cemetery

Merit is achieved rapidly under Kanaka or Chutha trees.

Shiva says: reciting Gurugita under sacred trees like Billwa, vat, Kanak, Chutha, Mango are places for quick success. Similarly, the Cemetery is also good for spiritual practice.

Many Saints and great Masters are known to be fond of trees, cemeteries, and river banks. Lord Budha gained enlightenment under a Bhodhi tree, Great Datta Guru was always dwelling under a Chutha tree. Shirdi Sai Baba to the Neem tree and so on… Shri Krishna was said to be the lover of river Kalindi and river Yamuna. His playing in the jungle of Brindavan is known to all. Let us evoc the blessings of  Lord Krishna, the Great World renowned Guru.

Guru Gita 145

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With japa of Guru gita sidhi will be achieved

So one should avoid all evils and bad company.

Shiva says: by reciting Gurugita, sidhi or occult powers are developing. One who use this power against the wish of the Guru or God, will surely perish.

Yogananda: "Shri Yukteswar's health was excellent; I never saw him un-well." He was once ill in Kashmir, when I was not with him. A courageous medical man, Charles Robert Richet, a nobel prize winner in physiology, wrote as follows: "Metaphysics is not yet officially a science, recognized as such, but it is going to be… At Edinburgh, I was able to affirm before 100 physiologists that our five senses are not our only means of knowledge….. Those who have railed at metaphysics as an occult science will be ashamed of themselves… the new science is going to change the orientation of human thoughts."

Guru Shri Yukteswar was taking his disciple's ailment on his own body to save his chela.

Guru Gita 142-44

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Oh Devi, now I should tell you the places of japa to gain sidhi

Sea shore, river side, and Vishnu-Shiva temples

In Shakthi and all good temples and cow sheds 

Under Vat tree or gooseberry tree, brindavan or Hermitage

Holy places and where pure spiritual practice done

There self restraint yogi start Guru gita japa in silence to get a wish.

Shiva told Parvathi… the places chose for the recitation of Gurugita is also important oh Devi. Shiva- Vishnu- Shakthi or similar renowned temples, cow sheds, under Vat or gooseberry tree, Hermitage, place where divine spiritual practice is performed are good for gaining sidhi or to get a wish. 

One day a cobra appeared near the ashram where young Shri Yogananda was with his Guru and other disciples were staying.  It was a four foot long, it's hood was angrily expanded as it raced towers us. 

"My guru gave a welcoming chuckle, as though to a child. I was beside myself with consternation to see Master engage in a rhythmical clapping of hands." He was entertaining the dread visitor. I remained absolutely quiet with fervent prayers I could muster. The serpent very close to my guru, was now motionless, seemingly magnetized by his caressing attitude. The frightful hood gradually contracted; the snake slithered between Master's feet and disappeared into the bushes." 

A yogi can control even a furious snake at will. 

Guru Gita 149

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North facing give peace japa facing east for Vasya

South facing for destructive power west for wealth.

Thus Shri Skandothara Khande uma Maheswara Samvade shri Guru gita second chapter.

Shiva says.. Recitation of Gurugita, facing North give peace and facing east give power of attraction (Vasya). Facing South give the power of destruction and for wealth face the west. 

As per Kularnava Tantra,It is laid down by the Lord that there can be no moksa, liberation, without diksa, initiation; and initiation cannot be there without a Teacher, hence it comes down the line of Teachers, parampara. Without a Teacher, all philosophy, traditional knowledge, Mantras are fruitless. Him alone the gods laud who is the Guru keeping active what is handed down by tradition, who is well versed in the Mantras and Agamas and guards the way of the Samaya (Traditional) Doctrine. Though himself un-attached, the Guru, after testing him for some time, on command of the Lord, shall deliver (the truth) to his disciple, in order to vest him with authority.

Therefore should one seek with 
all effort to have a Guru of the unbroken Tradition born of the supreme Shiva himself. 

Guru Gita 148

Guru Gita

140

Japa facing Agnicone bring attraction (Vasya); Vayu cone ruin enemies.

Japa facing Niruthi cone or Eshana cone for knowledge.

Shiva says… doing Japa facing Agnicone is used for Vasya - attraction. Japa facing Vayu cone ruin enemies. Facing Niruthi cone and Eshana cone give knowledge. 

A yogi must be able to pass into, and continue in, the superconsciousness, regardless of multitudinous distractions never absent from this earth. Whether in the buzz of insects or the pervasive glare of day-light, the testimony of the senses must be barred. Sound and sight come then indeed, but to worlds fairer than the banished Eden. ( From Autobiography of a Yogi.)

Guru Gita 139

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Seat of black deer skin for wisdom tiger skin for moksham (liberation)

Sacred grass give wisdom all skills are gained by wool seat.

Shiva explain to Parvathi...the seating so as to get desired benefits.  A black deer skin seat will give wisdom, tiger skin give liberation, the sacred grass/ darbha for wisdom and all skills are gained by wool seat. 

A comfortable seat so that one can sit longer for meditation is important.  One should practice to hold his posture of yoga as long as possible in a relaxed yet in straight vertical spine position in meditation. In such posture the flow of life force (prana) in the two Ida - Pingala Nadis begins to flow through the central channel named Sushumna. This sushumna nadi awakening results samadhi. 

Meditation on a thing continuously for 12 seconds is a Dyana, 12 times a Dyana becomes a Dharana, and twelve times a Dharana becomes Samadhi. However, for Samadhi, we must have the blessings of Guru and Mother Divine. So let us pray to Mother Divine for our uplifting. 

Guru Gita 138

Guru Gita

138

Sitting in cotton for japa brings poverty, on rock bad health

Japa on earth brings sorrow and wooden seat is useless.

Shiva said: doing the japa sitting in cotton result poverty, on rock bring bad health. Sitting on earth bring sorrows, and wood seat don't give any benefit. 

One day Yogananda said Shri Yuktheswarji " Guruji, please tell me something of your life". 

"My family name was Priya Nath Karar. I was born 10 May 1855, in Serampore, where father was a wealthy business man. My formal schooling was little. I undertook the responsibilities of a householder, and have a daughter, now married. My middle life was blessed with the guidance of Lahiri Mahasaya. After my wife died, I joined the Swami Order and received the new name of Shri Yukteswar Giri"

 Let us salute the great sage a Kriya yogi, who brought up another great yogi Shri Paramhansa Yoganada, who detained to spread the Kriya Yoga in the West.

Guru Gita 137

Guru Gita

137

In common white seat is good, for attract (Vasya)  red oh Devi

For peace and gains do japa daily in lotus posture.

Shiva says : Oh Devi,  Generally a white colour seating is recommended. For attraction (Vasya) red seat is used. For getting peace, do japa of Gurugita, seated in lotus posture.

The Gurugita is very powerful Manthra, chanting it gives specific sidhis/ skills. However, pious men should target for the attainment of God's blessings. The skills developed should never be abused for the wickedness, but use for the betterment of the community. Serving the people is the service to God. Let us pray together for the Blessings of Mother Divine. 

Guru Gita 136

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Oh Devi, over sacred grass put white wool and sit

Do Japa of guru gita with single minded concentration.

Shiva explaining parvathi the method of meditation… pace some Kusha, the grass used in sacrifices (Havan). Then cover it with a white wool to sit. And recite Gurugita, with devotion and concentration. Yogi will accomplish all his wishes. 

The law of the Nature is very uncertain. The flood and calamities continues in many states cause real concern. All have to pray and help the effected. It is the occasion of Eid, a time valuing sacrifice. Sacrifice our wealth for the needy, the sufferers. Sacrifice our bad qualities to uplift our own spirit to God realisation. Make the season a blessed period by sharing our positive energy and strength of prayers in the form of blessings to all. Let joy and peace prevail by the grace of Mother Divine.

Guru Gita 134..35

Guru Gita

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In seat in bed standing or moving on horse or on elephant

One recites gurugita, his touch or sight destroys rebirth.

Shiva says to Parvathi… Oh Devi, one reciting Gurugita, either sitting, standing, moving on a horse or elephant, his sight or contact purifies the place and even destroy rebirth. 

Gurugita is such a mahamanthra, recitation of it purify the reciting yogi. It even sanctify the place. With the vibration of the manthra it arises a sankalpa of Mother Divine to bless the whole unit, (the reciting yogi, the listeners of the manthra, the place where it is recited). Let us pray for the divine Mother's blessings for the wellness of all of us. 

Guru Gita 132-33

Guru Gita

132-133

Cause of birth destroyed eight folded ties are burned(doubt, pity, fear, abuse, praise, ego, wealth)

It happens if one dips always in Ganga the Gurugita.

The place thus purified if he stays that place become holy naturally

Therefore great saints and gods themselves stay there for ever.

Shiva says… by the recitation of Gurugita, yogi is liberated from the circle of death and birth. Gurugita is such as Ganga, who ever takes a dip in it, is protected from all eight fold fears or burdens. 

If one recite Gurugita regularly at a place, the place become a holy place. It attract great saints and gods to that place. And it becomes a pilgrimage point. 

So strong is the Manthras of Gurugita, that it act as the Purifying river Ganga. The recitation of the Manthra saw the seeds of Punya. It destroys the bad karmas as well. Gurugita being the words of Lord Shiva, the listener is blessed by Devi Parvathi. With the blessings of Mother divine yogi attain all excellence. Let us recite Gurugita, and meditate on the kindness, love and care of Divine Mother, to get her blessings.

Guru Gita 131

Guru Gita

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In who's toung is guru gita (manthra) he wins or else not

By guru initiation the son wins all ventures with ease.

Shiva says… those who know the Guru gita, he wins all. With initiation to this great knowledge, his all ventures becomes success. 

When there is the blessings of god, all the obstacles thin off. When obstacles are removed, path of progress is opened. Different kinds of skills are gained by yogi. Steady meditation brings more skills. Memmory sharpens. Wisdom works spontaneously. Words clarify itself and his words become truth, his words become blessings or curse. So do meditation regularly and reach the final place eternal.

Guru Gita 124

Guru Gita

124

Son grandsons health and wealth are increased

By sincere guru gita reading even a widow is liberated. 

Shiva says… the reciter of Guru Gita, is blessed with sons and grandsons. Health and wealth are increased many fold. A widow is considered to be the most unlucky. But, If she recites guru gita, she will be blessed and liberated. 

The sight of guru is awesome luck for the seeker. It brings all blessings and meaning to life. The quest for a guru by Mukunda later Parmhansa Yogananda, is a true  story. Deeper his wish for guru, troublesome was the test. Mukunda, met with many yogis of great knowledge and achievement. Some sages said he is not his destined master. Some wanted to keep him with them. But destiny not supported them. 

After completing secondary school, Mukunda met his father and family to say farewell. He wanted to go in search for god with all its earnestness. With his like minded friend he joined an ashram at Benares. The days in the Hermitage was really tests and practical teachings of self discipline to him. Suffering hunger was his first test. So Mukunda, observed fast for the day. In the evening the food time was further postponed as to wait for a sage returning from his travel. 

Mukunda asked the sage, if he is hungry. The sage replied " I spent last four days without food or drink.I never eat on trains filled with heterogeneous vibrations of Worldly people. I strictly observe Niyamas for monks." 

Mukunda timidly opened his concern, "Swamyji, as to follow your instruction, suppose I never asked for food, nobody give me food and I should starve to death."  Swamiji said " Die, if you must Mukunda, Never admit that you live by the power of food and not the power of God. He who has created every form of nourishment, He who have bestoved appetite, will certainly see that his devotee is sustained."

"Do not imagine that rice maintains you, or money or men support you. They are Lord's indirect instruments. Mukunda, Cut through the chains of agency and perceive the Single Cause."

The word coming from a master purify the disciple. So attend all possible satsang. Jai Guru. 

Guru Gita 129 -30

Guru Gita

129-130

It is forsaken useless to recite Manthram with out sitting

But guru gita can be in work, travel, war, enemy threats

It's Jap wins all wishes and in death

Guru gita gives heaven to guru ward (moksham)

Shiva says… practice of a Manthram/ mystic syllable or word should be done in a seating position, or in a yogic spine straight position. However, recitation of Guru Gita, can be done even during travel or a war. 

It's Shiva who is the strength of a Manthra. A true devotee is initiated by the grace of the Lord. Therefore, involve in the spiritual quest. Develop meditation power by increasing the intensity and relaxation. Through relaxation vaporize the ego and go deeper and deeper in self eternal. Oh Mother, destroy our delusions, lead us to enlightenment

Guru Gita128

Guru Gita

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Be Shakthi, Surya, Ganesha, Vishnu or Shiva 

All has to chant guru gita for success its promise promise.

Shiva says that the Gods like Ganesha, Shakthi, Vishnu, Surya and even Shiva has to gain merit by reciting Guru gita or by the grace of guru. 

It's always the grace of Guru that bring liberation through the Mother divine. Mother divine is the life force for all actions. To realize it is, her blessings. Constant prayer is the key for it. Prayer with feeling and love to the divine is very important. Every sincere prayer to Divine Mother is answered. Let us pray for the purification of minds of all around us, at the feet of Divine Mother.

Guru Gita 127

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The one who copy guru gita for service or worship

Will be with health wealth wishes fulfilled; liberated.

Guru gita is the words of Shiva the supreme. Those who copy it as service or worship will get all blessings and ultimately will be liberated. 

The words of the ultimate is maintained by Mother Divine. Guru is love reflection of Mother divine. All the guru's appeal for his dear ward is accepted and granted by Mother divine. So serve your guru and pray for Mother's grace. 

Meditation is the selfless prayer and path to liberation. 

Guru Gita 126

Guru Gita 126

126

Guru gita sets all sin out, gives health, wealth, fame, heaven;

What all wishes are there; surely all are accomplished.

Shiva says… by reciting guru gita, all sin is destroyed, it gives health, and all blessings like health, wealth etc. It helps to gain all wishes and act as fortunes as if you are initiated by a guru. 

A sincere prayer is always answered. One day Young Yogananda, yogi with trust and confidence in love of God, with his companion Jithendra, had a challenge by his brother at Agra. Ananda said I will become your disciple if you return successfully completed the tour without using money or asking favour or begging. 

In the railway station the duo were presented by two tickets to Brindavan, they Joined an elderly woman, Gauri Ma invited them for dinner and their invitees didn't turn up. The new guests are drawn to them as devotees of Lord Krishna. 

"Honoured Mother, I cannot imagine, You have given us a memory for a lifetime!". 

After the food, the boys were staying under a tree. A stranger introduce self as Prathap Chatterji, beseeching Yogananda to be his Guru, as he had a vision. They were taken for a tour in Brindaban, and he presented with tickets and sweets for them. Shri Prathap Chatterji was initiated to Kriya Yoga. 

A spiritually warm emotional farewell was there in the railway station. 

As the tale was unfolded, brother Ananda regretted. Ananda insisted to receive diksha into Kriya Yoga. 

"Kriya is your Chinthamani, the technique embodies the art of quickening man's spiritual evolution." As per Hindu scripts, the incarnating ego requires millions of years to get liberated. This natural period is greatly shortened by Kriya Yoga.

Jai Guru, please share to spread the Ancient yoga technique of Kriya Yoga and get blessed.