C.M. YOGI -- MY JOURNEY, MY FAITH
My Journey, My Faith
Chintamani Yogi
Founder Principal / Coordinator, Hindu Vidya Peeth-Nepal
I grew up in a traditional Hindu family in a small village in Dang, in the western part of Nepal. From the beginning of life I understood the true meaning of Pooja / Aarti. We never had dinner without first having evening prayers and receiving blessings from our elders by touching their feet. During the day each member of the household was busy with their own respective activities. Father was one of the respected elders of the community. Everyday villagers and friends would visit to seek his guidance on various problems. My mother was mostly occupied in the kitchen cooking for family and guests. When we didn’t have school, we children were assigned chores such as grazing livestock and watering the vegetable gardens. Evenings were taken up with reading books like the Ramayana and Geeta. We would listen as our parents told us moral stories and we would report the various activities of the day and share problems amongst ourselves. Our home was full of life. We didn’t have separate bedrooms and so slept beside our mother or alongside our brothers and sisters.
There wasn’t a proper school in the village and my parents always had a dream of teaching me Sanskrit. So at the tender age of seven, I left the warmth of my parents’ lap and travelled to Delhi for my education. We walked for two days barefoot followed by a further two days by train. Nobody explained to me where I was going and why. Yet part of me was eager to make this journey. It was as though some unseen force was calling me.
I joined a very traditional, old Gurukul to study Sanskrit and other ancient Hindu texts. Daily life was a challenge - getting up at 4.30 am, performing yoga, meditation, reciting the holy books, and then going to school to study the scriptures. Being a young child, I naturally longed for freedom and comfort. I missed the village and the people I had left behind. I was homesick for the beautiful rural environment. I dreamed of the pastures where we used to graze cattle, the open fields where children played and the canal where our mother would take us to bathe. However, life at the Gurukul formed the basis of my education. It instilled in me strong moral and spiritual foundations and helped mould me into the person I am today.
After eight years in Delhi, destiny drew me back to Nepal. I once again breathed in the fragrance of the fresh air and felt the love of the innocent village people. I was overjoyed to be reunited with my family. The unconditional love of my parents and relatives felt like the greatest gift in the world. Yet new challenges were waiting for me. Failing rains and problems of deforestation meant my parent’s struggled to generate sufficient production from traditional subsistence farming. Many villagers unwillingly decided to migrate elsewhere in search of opportunities. We suffered lots of hardship during these times.
Despite all these difficulties, my father taught me philosophy, stories, songs and Bhajans. It was remarkable how, although being a father to ten children, he could still lead his life as a saint. He always reminds me of Rajarshi Janak (father of Goddess Sita) since he lived amidst this material world without ever being attached to anything. Our father taught us good virtues and aimed to guide us towards a righteous path. I still remember whenever I used to leave home, he would massage his long white beard and plead “Babu, Aastik Bhayes” (“My son! Please have faith in God”). Being a young man I was always in a hurry. To keep him happy I would reply, “Yes” and then try to leave as soon as possible. But he would call me again and say, '”My son, always believe in God”. Even today, though my father passed away five years ago, I still hear his affectionate voice guiding me. I feel like he is just beside me.
Likewise, I am forever influenced by the deep spiritual character of my mother. I have not met a wiser woman in my life. From where has she obtained such wisdom? Was she naturally born with this or did she gain it through the hardships she has endured in life? She is over 75 now but her face seems to be glowing with the light of wisdom. Truly speaking she is a mother for many villagers, relatives and friends. How could one, despite being illiterate, inspire so many people so effortlessly and profoundly? Actually, there is nothing miraculous about her behaviour. She never preaches, but her motherly care and company can simply enlighten anyone. She spends most of her time singing devotional songs and entertaining people who come to meet her. I remain eternally grateful to her. She taught me to practice patience whatever the circumstances. The Bhajans she taught me give infinite pleasure. I sing them as constantly as I breathe and any tensions and pressures automatically disappear.
During my late teenage years in Dang I became involved in politics. Fighting for democracy was quite risky at that time and my serious involvement caused a lot of worry amongst my family. They feared about what could happen to me. My family persuaded me to leave Dang for Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Having arrived in Kathmandu to pursue my further studies, once again destiny called me from another invisible corner. Actually, I believe everywhere we go, everything we do is determined by fate (Prarabdha). I enrolled in college for my Master’s Degree and started hunting for connections with various political, religious and social institutions.
It was then that I then met Dr. Bihari Lal Shrestha. It was as though we had been brought together by some invisible force and became entwined like flowing water. He was an ideal person. He refused to rest in his mission and never said, “No” to the poor people. Actually, he served God through his fellow man. Though he was a highly respected orthopaedic doctor, his smiling and gentle behaviour was so heart touching. In fact I consider him a doctor of the soul since many patients used to feel better just by meeting him.
After meeting Dr. Shrestha I immediately immersed myself in social work. Together we established a school - Hindu Vidya Peeth-Nepal (HVP), a charity-based institution that imparts modern education along with spiritual values. Although I had the zeal of selfless service I lacked any real experience of life. I was just 21 at that time. It was his amazing inspiration and his family’s trust and care that led me to social work. I was also supported and guided by Matribhoomi Sevak Sangh (Mother organisation of HVP). It was a challenging time for me. I used to work tirelessly and go to my bedroom in the school’s boarding hostel only after 9:30 pm, having fed and put the children to bed. Afterwards I used to read Swami Vivekananda. His beautiful words made me cry. The financial pressures of running a school on a shoestring budget made my life so tough at times. I often felt disheartened by others who never believed in us, who didn’t trust our vision and failed to understand what we were striving to achieve with the school and other charitable activities. Still, I never got frustrated through these difficult times. The Vedas say, “Charaiveti....”. Keep walking; keep walking, then only will you get the nectar.
At the same time, I met Sri Badrivikram Thapa. Here was another uneducated old man who was just like my father but was highly reputed in his social field. His whole life can be seen as an example of selfless service. He touched my heart so simply and added further fire to my flame. He served the public as a Commissioner for many years but never had any sense of ego or attachment to the power his position gave him. His example became an ideal for many civil servants, a true personification of Gandhi’s ‘simple living, high thinking’. At age 73 he left his earthly body so simply. It was as though death came to greet him "Hello' all of a sudden and he accepted it quite beautifully as though death were a friend. He was a great 'Karmayogi' as the Geeta says.
God was planning something more for me. In fact, He loves us through the people who are gifted or blessed by him. Therefore, he brought me into contact with Swami Prapannacharya ji, a yellow dressed saint who has dedicated his life for spiritual Sadhana. Swami ji began his long spiritual journey at the late age of 30. Until then he was uneducated and worked as a field labourer in Nepal’s rural hills where poverty means it is a daily struggle to survive. But his destiny led him to Kashi, India. Later he returned to Nepal as an intellectual complete with a Ph.D. He came from a very backward community where nobody was allowed to read Sanskrit, but when he returned to Nepal, even the Brahmins bowed to him as a great saint. It was like Buddha returning to Kapilavastu after Sambodhi or Gyan. According to the system of Hindu sects you can categorise Swami ji as a Vaishnav Sadhu. But he respects all sects and religions without any discrimination. He loves equally all Gods and Goddesses and accepts all the different religious pathways as beautifully as an ocean filled by the waters of many rivers. Nowadays he is over 84 but he works as actively as if he were just 25. He always follows the path of Niskam Sewa and says, “I want to die just by preaching and serving for the betterment of humanity'. In fact, the heart of a saint is just like butter. As Tulasidas says, “So kind, soft and bleeding for other's benefit and happiness”.
Dr. Shrestha and Sri Badrivikram passed away leaving their legacies upon my tiny shoulders. I was only 21 when I started working as a founder principal of HVP Schools. When they finally left me, I was still only around 35. Life is an endless journey. Wise are those who understand the call of time and shape their life accordingly. So I was determined to accept the challenges and continued my journey to fulfil my own mission and vision. On one hand, I was alone; on the other hand, God was with me. He endowed me with some more good friends for my mission of SEWA.
I would continually question myself: Was I working for the benefit of society or was I working just for the schools? Was I really working for the whole of humanity or just for Nepal? Actually, knowledge that comes from deep realisation is always true as He guides us only from the heart. So I listened to his voice and then began another campaign. This led to the creation of Shanti Sewa Ashram, (SSA). It’s an organisation working for the promotion of spirituality through selfless service in collaboration with 21 different social and educational organisations. Another fellowship we have developed is Youth Society for Peace (YSP). It acts as a forum for youth committed to peace and service. Mottos like ‘Think globally, act locally’, 'Peace through selfless service’, 'Education for love and peace’, 'Humanity through spirituality’ have become the main guiding principles of my life. I see beyond barriers of caste, creed, sex, sect, nationality and community. The concept of Vedant has now become crystal clear for me.
As a seeker of spirituality and as a member of Hindu society, I now clearly feel that although journeys may begin from different corners, all religious pathways lead ultimately towards the same goal. We may use different languages for our prayers but they give us the same feeling; we may live in different communities but are living on one earth under the same moon. So why not embrace each other and enjoy life by loving all? Why not feel that the same supreme consciousness exists in every being? We are all Brahman; all the variations are only illusions. Therefore, let's live in truth and understand the absolute truth; let's practice love and understand His unconditional love. Let's realise inner peace and create global peace.
C.M. YOGI -- MY JOURNEY, MY FAITH
I humbly bow to the wisdom of your words and your life. And my heart rejoices for the flow of love and purpose that unites us across the world.
Paula
Welcome, my friend.
Dear Chintamani Yogi;
And God Bless.
Hello, from America to India.
Two great nations, yours very ancient; mine, new.
Yet we live, as you said, on the same planet, at the same time. Though separated by thousands of miles, news and information can carry across continents in seconds; microseconds. We hear here of trouble on the Pakistani-Afghan border. I know that must worry your people too. Everything is connected. No one is exempt from the common "Collective Consciousness" of the great psychologist C.G. Jung. You talk of Brahma. Ah. You mentioned the Father of Shiva. He was unattached to the material world. Perhaps you can tell us a little more of that story.
I want to hear more about the Vedant concept. And if you will tell me about what is meant by Vaishnav Sadhu. Is that the warrior class? The politicians, bureaucrats, corporate, and military people?
Many years ago, when 16 years of age; I studied with ISKON. The Krsna Society in NY City. I had friends from high school who joined it and who travelled to India to study and learn devotions there. I read the Baga-va-Gita many times. I read many translations. I never met AC Baktivadanta Prabupada, who arrived on the shores of the US penniless and started the whole movement, but have visited and stayed and eaten and danced and sang in the Temple His Master told him to build. An old tradition of Gurus.
Thanks for sharing;
Stefan
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LPL,
Joe
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Dear Gloria ji
Namaste.
Thank you so much for your encouraging email, actually good words from good friend is always a great gift from me, what else does one need rather than a good friend?
i'm happy that you liked my biography-- My journey , My faith, actually whatever i understood & felt that i expressed simply and honestly but it's your generosity that you gave it such a great importance... i'm honored...
i'm touched by the words form Paula ji also, her honest expression has encouraged me more to see deeper in me and eradicate my own ego and my emotions, thank you Paula ji.
Dear Stefan Ji
Namaste from Nepal ( a neighboring country of India ) to America.
Your words are full of widom and enthusiasm.... i appreciate yoru quest for true DhaRma. In fact, Bramha is one of the Gods among main 3 Gods ( Bramha, Vishnu, Shiva ), only a creator. But Bramhan means the cosmic energy, universal energy,infinite supreme energy or the quantum vacuum as the physicist explains now a days.
Likewise, Vedant is the philosophy among main 9 sects of eastern philosophies which explains about the Oneness, which is based on non dualism and speaks only about the absolute truth, the Bramhan. Actually the whole universe is only the manifestation of Bramhan.
Regarding the Vaishnav Sadhu, it's a sect of Hindus , mainly following lord Vishnu as there are Shaiva also, following God Shiva . It's not any warrior class.
Wow !!! it's so good to know that you have studied with ISKON. The message of Krishna is beyond any religion or sect, it's for all humankind. Yes, one who wnats to have a realisation of true Dharma should study the Bhagavad Geeta. Here is a lovely preaching of Geeta --
The brightness of the sun, which lights up the world, the brightness of the moon and of fire--these are my glory. With a drop of my energy I enter the earth and support all creatures. Through the moon, the vessel of life-giving fluid, I nourish all plants. I enter breathing creatures and dwell within as the life-giving breath. I am fire in the stomach which digests all food.
Entering into every heart, I give the power to remember and understand; it is I again who take that power away. All the scriptures lead to me; I am their author and their wisdom.
- Bhagavad Gita 15:12-15
Recently i have received an article from somewhere of an organization about Hinduism. Stefan, I can forward it to you, if you want. Likewise, once i was asked a few questions from a teacher of USA as she was taking a class about Hinduism, i can send that reply also for you.
Well friends, i should go now; the Heaveletters have become a great platform for us where we have heavenly feeling and we share our ideas and experiences beyond any hesitation but with only deep appreciation and true love for each other.
Thank you so much
love+peace+service
c.m. yogi
The supreme Self is neither born nor dies.
He cannot be burned, moved, pierced, cut, nor dried.
Beyond all attributes, the supreme Self
Is the eternal witness, ever pure,
Indivisible, and uncompounded,
Far beyond the senses and the ego.
In him conflicts and expectations cease.
He is omnipresent, beyond all thought,
Without action in the external world.
Without action in the internal world.
Detached from the outer and the inner,
This supreme Self purifies the impure.
- Atma Upanishad
C.M. YOGI -- MY JOURNEY, MY FAITH
This is wonderful: to see how LOVE circles around the world, and how the LOVE you send out, returns multiplied a thousand times just in a few words.
Paula
C.M. YOGI -- MY JOURNEY, MY FAITH
Namaste
C.M. Yogi;
God bless:
Ah. Yes. Bramha, The Creator. Brahman, The limitless primordial energy, intelligent consciouness of All?
Pardon me, please. I should have realized Nepal is it's own country. India is, naturally, a seperate nation. How stupid of me.
You are certainly right about one thing. Dharma. To seek, to find, to know the path into righteousness to discover the Holy One who is nameless in the Absolute;
God in Eternity as the Supreme Reality; the Ultimate Source of Creation.
It is very interesting to learn about the Vedant Philosophy. The Oneness of duality. Does this come from the Vedanta? The holy books? The Vedas? I studied on my own about cycles of time some years ago. I read books by Madame Blavasky and one called Dyzyan. It talked of ages and eons, epocs, and periods which I have done some speculation about in relation to modern science and anthropolgy, as well the Hebrew/Christian Tradition.
I find that much of my occult study points to veritable truths which science today has no ideas about. And not just the possible existance of Atlantis or Babylonion Space Invaders.
Please do send me the material you mentioned.
You can send it through my "private messages" when you click on stefan on the Heavenletters Web Site. Go to Personal Spiritual Bios.
Thanks a lot.
John Riccio
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Hi John,
There is a lot to this universe that is marvelous and
magical. By this I do not mean unreal. You said that
you studied cycles of time. Perhaps you might be
interested in reading my own book on astrological ages
titled "SIGNS OF THE TIMES: THE END OF THE WORLD AND
THE COMING GOLDEN AGE." I began it with the idea of
finding out whethere these ages were real or mostly
astrological fiction. It turned into a book in which I
found that these ages are extremely real and have deep
influence in our lives, over the last 11,000 years at
least. In this process it has provided answers to many
many questions I have had concerning what is happening
right now to humanity. It has given me a much greater
sense of calm about what I see happening around me.
One of the things that this work has done for me is
open my perception of reality to a greater potential.
If ages are real then larger cycles of time might well
be equally real in scientific terms. The Yugas, for
example, and cycles that Madame Blavatsky talks about.
If these do have validity, and I now think that they
do, then larger manifestations of creativity, gods and
goddesses, Brahman, take on a sense of greater
concrete manifestation in the affairs of the world.
The spiritual is no longer separate from the physical.
It is more immanent in physicality than we realize. If
time is spiritual/astrological then so is all the
creation within space. So that this world really is
magical.
Robert
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Yes Robert;
This is so true.
And also that we create our own reality. And that there are no limits.
It really is mind boggling when you grasp it and I know you have.
All you say is true.
John
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writes:
Quote:
I just wanted you to know:
If you'd like to receive my newsletter:
"REJOICE" (Poems by 'The Mad Poet')
Let me know right away!!!!!
I'll add you to my mailing list.
[HeavenLetters Board Our Personal Spiritual Journeys-Bio's]
Hello Wise Ones,
I have an ebook on Ebay and it really isn't selling. Only a small handfull
of people have bought it or even gotten into my concept of love
enhancement. Part of me is saying "Thanks for this information that has
filled my days with pleasure of writing, and the other part is saying, now
let it go." Instead of me spending hours wrighting my books, doing email
and a little web site reading, I ought to use that time for following and
studying philosophy and religions. Friends,, there is a world full of
information I know nothing about. Words and ideas that are unknown by me,
at least in this lifetime. I make the excuse, "but following my stroke so
much of my memory is gone, I will never recall any of this!" It is true,
yet maybe just my hearing it will aid me in my quest of knowledge, faith,
love and wisdom. Right now I feel like a bunch of clay just taken out of
the stream. Being a beautiful dish is beyond my ability, but I've got to
start somewhere. I am an Eckankar member and daily read and meditate what
I am learning in it. Day after day I have to listen to the same half hour
discourse, the same one for a month. Even then it is only in my mind for
another month, or another teaching. That hurts me so because I used to
have such a powerful memory! That too I've just got to let go, as is the
fact that I've never seen or heard of any of this info available in braille
and/or on tape.
I am pasting something below and hope that you don't mind rereading it and
giving me your honest feeling about it. I am in the dark and desire only a
candle's tiny light worth of information flickering in my mind, heart,
soul. For beginners, what is Yogi?
Love's Unifying Light,
Joe
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Yes Robert;
This is so true.
And also that we create our own reality. And that there are no limits.
It really is mind boggling when you grasp it and I know you have.
All you say is true.
John
On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 11:46:47 -0600 robert fitzgerald <rob9fitz [at] yahoo [dot] com>
writes:
>
> Hi John,
>
> There is a lot to this universe that is marvelous and
> magical. By this I do not mean unreal. You said that
> you studied cycles of time. Perhaps you might be
> interested in reading my own book on astrological ages
> titled "SIGNS OF THE TIMES: THE END OF THE WORLD AND
> THE COMING GOLDEN AGE." I began it with the idea of
> finding out whethere these ages were real or mostly
> astrological fiction. It turned into a book in which I
> found that these ages are extremely real and have deep
> influence in our lives, over the last 11,000 years at
> least. In this process it has provided answers to many
> many questions I have had concerning what is happening
> right now to humanity. It has given me a much greater
> sense of calm about what I see happening around me.
>
> One of the things that this work has done for me is
> open my perception of reality to a greater potential.
> If ages are real then larger cycles of time might well
> be equally real in scientific terms. The Yugas, for
> example, and cycles that Madame Blavatsky talks about.
> If these do have validity, and I now think that they
> do, then larger manifestations of creativity, gods and
> goddesses, Brahman, take on a sense of greater
> concrete manifestation in the affairs of the world.
> The spiritual is no longer separate from the physical.
> It is more immanent in physicality than we realize. If
> time is spiritual/astrological then so is all the
> creation within space. So that this world really is
> magical.
>
> Robert
>
> --- johnnyriccio_1 [at] juno [dot] com wrote:
>
> > Namaste
> > C.M. Yogi;
> > God bless:
> >
> > Ah. Yes. Bramha, The Creator. Brahman, The
> > limitless primordial energy, intelligent
> > consciouness of All?
> >
> > Pardon me, please. I should have realized Nepal is
> > it's own country. India is, naturally, a seperate
> > nation. How stupid of me.
> >
> > You are certainly right about one thing. Dharma.
> > To seek, to find, to know the path into
> > righteousness to discover the Holy One who is
> > nameless in the Absolute;
> > God in Eternity as the Supreme Reality; the
> > Ultimate Source of Creation.
> >
> > It is very interesting to learn about the Vedant
> > Philosophy. The Oneness of duality. Does this
> > come from the Vedanta? The holy books? The
> > Vedas? I studied on my own about cycles of time
> > some years ago. I read books by Madame Blavasky
> > and one called Dyzyan. It talked of ages and eons,
> > epocs, and periods which I have done some
> > speculation about in relation to modern science and
> > anthropolgy, as well the Hebrew/Christian
> > Tradition.
> >
> > I find that much of my occult study points to
> > veritable truths which science today has no ideas
> > about. And not just the possible existance of
> > Atlantis or Babylonion Space Invaders.
> >
> > Please do send me the material you mentioned.
> >
> > You can send it through my "private messages" when
> > you click on stefan on the Heavenletters Web Site.
> > Go to Personal Spiritual Bios.
> >
> > Thanks a lot.
> >
> > John Riccio
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:49:24 -0600 "Gloria
> > Wendrof f" <gloria [at] heavenletters [dot] org
> > (gloria [at] heavenletters [dot] org)> writes:
> >
> > >
> > > Dear Gloria ji
> > > Namaste.
> > >
> > > Thank you so much for your encouraging email,
> > actually good words from good friend is always a
> > great gift from me, what else does one need rather
> > than a good friend?
> > >
> > > i'm happy that you liked my biography-- My journey
> > , My faith, actually whatever i understood & felt
> > that i expressed simply and honestly but it's
> > your generosity that you gave it such a great
> > importance... i'm honored...
> > >
> > > i'm touched by the words form Paula ji also, her
> > honest expression has encouraged me more to see
> > deeper in me and eradicate my own ego and my
> > emotions, thank you Paula ji.
> > >
> > > Dear Stefan Ji
> > > Namaste from Nepal ( a neighboring country of
> > India ) to America.
> > >
> > > Your words are full of widom and enthusiasm....
> > i appreciate yoru quest for true DhaRma. In fact,
> > Bramha is one of the Gods among main 3 Gods (
> > Bramha, Vishnu, Shiva ), only a creator. But
> > Bramhan means the cosmic energy, universal
> > energy,infinite supreme energy or the quantum
> > vacuum as the physicist explains now a days.
> > >
> > > Likewise, Vedant is the philosophy among main 9
> > sects of eastern philosophies which explains
> > about the Oneness, which is based on non dualism
> > and speaks only about the absolute truth, the
> > Bramhan. Actually the whole universe is only the
> > manifestation of Bramhan.
> > >
> > > Regarding the Vaishnav Sadhu, it's a sect of
> > Hindus , mainly following lord Vishnu as there are
> > Shaiva also, following God Shiva . It's not any
> > warrior class.
> > >
> > > Wow !!! it's so good to know that you have
> > studied with ISKON. The message of Krishna is
> > beyond any religion or sect, it's for all humankind.
> > Yes, one who wnats to have a realisation of true
> > Dharma should study the Bhagavad Geeta. Here is a
> > lovely preaching of Geeta --
> > >
> > > The brightness of the sun, which lights up the
> > world, the brightness of the moon and of fire--these
> > are my glory. With a drop of my energy I enter
> > the earth and support all creatures. Through the
> > moon, the vessel of life-giving fluid, I nourish all
> > plants. I enter breathing creatures and dwell
> > within as the life-giving breath. I am fire in the
> > stomach which digests all food.
> > >
> > > Entering into every heart, I give the power to
> > remember and understand; it is I again who take that
> > power away. All the scriptures lead to me; I am
> > their author and their wisdom.
> > > - Bhagavad Gita 15:12-15
> > >
> > > Recently i have received an article from somewhere
> > of an organization about Hinduism. Stefan, I can
> > forward it to you, if you want. Likewise, once i
> > was asked a few questions from a teacher of USA as
> > she was taking a class about Hinduism, i can send
> > that reply also for you.
> > >
> > > Well friends, i should go now; the Heaveletters
> > have become a great platform for us where we have
> > heavenly feeling and we share our ideas and
> > experiences beyond any hesitation but with only
> > deep appreciation and true love for each other.
> > >
> > > Thank you so much
> > >
> > > love+peace+service
> > > c.m. yogi
> > >
> > > The supreme Self is neither born nor dies.
> > > He cannot be burned, moved, pierced, cut, nor
> > dried.
> > > Beyond all attributes, the supreme Self
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Hi Joe;
How are you doing?
It sounds like things are going a lot better for you than several months
ago when we last communicated. If that's true, then; the same for me. I
think we've both covered a lot of ground in a short time. I don't recall
all that I've been through, the whys and wherefores, exactly, you see;
but it certainly has been tough. There have been 5 or 6 big lessons for
me and each one has really cost me emotionally. Overall, however; I
suppose I'm the better for it. I mean in terms of that elusive concept:
"Wisdom."
Joe. I wouldn't worry too much about memory. It happens. Yet I don't
believe Soul ever loses it's Wisdom. It's like something it is as it
becomes more all the time it exists, though it exists outside of time.
(SAT NAM?) No matter how many lives it may perhaps go through, there is
a progression in that sense. It is always accumulating experience. What
it does with that experience, how it handles the "Free Choice" issue
humans have to deal with and are probably lucky to have has to do with
another aspect of Karma. There is a lot in Yoga about it all. Some of
it you carry from life to life, but only express a certain amount in one
lifetime, predetermined between lives, some say.
Personally, I would translate YOGA as "religion."
The process of binding, tying; bonding socially, leading and following.
I've learned religion
comes from "YOKE" as an ox is made harnessed to plow.
I think maybe the first TAROT card, as I've learned it, #0 the Fool, or
Aleph, (A);
means "YOKE." There's more to it though.
Are we all happy yet?
Say Cheese. John.
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Thanks John,
I will keep that concept in mind, "Soul is one and will remember." Being
blind is simple in comparison to this shortness of mind. It's even
effecting my mobility and ability to use my computer. I was an indipendant
cane traveler and find myself having to ask for directions and getting
easily lost in stores that I know so well. I've got to blame myself though
John, I asked to be more understanding of people who were just less able
mentally than I was, and now I'm understanding!
Love's Light,
Joe
C.M. YOGI -- MY JOURNEY, MY FAITH
Joe;
Perhaps you are the greatest teacher life has given to me. Perhaps our
paths crossed for a reason. Do You doubt it? The question of who is
ahead of who, who teaches who, who learns form who; is irrelevant to me
because if we are not both learning, of what use is our relationship?
I figure life is taking you somewhere. Mine is ahead of me. If we put
our two heads together, maybe; just maybe, the journey will be easier.
As the Master of Masters says: His burdon is light, His yoke is easy.
AND, where two or more are gathered in MY name, there I Am in the midst of them.Sound familiar? Maybe there's some Truth in these immortal words?
John Stefan
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Namaste again from Himalayan kingdom Nepal
Well Friends, i could see that you all guys are giving me a great love and inspiration... but actually i know nothing but try to speak from the heart as the Heavenletters are inspiring us to be TRUE.... You know, it's quite easy to speak from the level of the mind , it could be a very tuff intellectual exercise also for someone. but so far i have understood, the path of spirituality is based on the heart, a true realization... Swami Ramkrishna was not an intellectual person but he inspired a young person like Swami Vivekananda. It's so good to read the holy books but more than that we need to be aware of our own emotions.... by following true Dharma and Sadhana, which you can get or realize by being honest, by deepening yourself.
i wonder many times as i see many people are quite practiced of talking, writing and reading.... but why ??? just today also an old gentle man was asking me a very philosophical questions in a program , he was pretty old, seems that he has no more time now. But he seems still puzzled with philosophical questions , finding out the answers of the holy books. Then i asked him - do you wnat to know the answers of the scriptures or the answer of your life ? he was moved... could not speak more and then said - Mr. Yogi, i want to meet you once again. i respect his feelings , and his enthusiasm about the religious scriptures but more than that i worry for him as he is now quite old... What should he find out now - the meaning of the books or the meaning of his own life ? the problem of the world or the inner problem of his own life ??? In fact, one should know his/her own emotions... his ego.. his wekaness... Vasana .... the life is never miserable but could be if we don't understand it properly and don't try to cultivate it timely.
My dear friends, i want to express many things but due to the problem of English language i feel better not to write /speak more. However, God has brought us together, so let's share our Love beyond the barriers... it dose not need any cost but only a devotion....
Dear John Riccio Ji, Is this the email add. johnnyriccio_1 [at] juno [dot] com in which i should send some other stuff also for you , if you want to read them. i'm sorry as i'm not so smart in computer kind of things.
Well my friends, i should go now as the sun also setting down slowly now in Nepal. i once again, what to thank to all of you, especially to Robert Ji, Joe ji, Paula ji & Adrachin ji. Of course, a very big thank to Gloria ji who gave me the best opportunity of good Satsang
love+peace+service
c.m.yogi
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From: johnnyriccio
Namaste
C.M. Yogi;
God bless:
Ah. Yes. Bramha, The Creator. Brahman, The limitless primordial energy, intelligent consciouness of All?
Pardon me, please. I should have realized Nepal is it's own country. India is, naturally, a seperate nation. How stupid of me.
You are certainly right about one thing. Dharma. To seek, to find, to know the path into righteousness to discover the Holy One who is nameless in the Absolute;
God in Eternity as the Supreme Reality; the Ultimate Source of Creation.
It is very interesting to learn about the Vedant Philosophy. The Oneness of duality. Does this come from the Vedanta? The holy books? The Vedas? I studied on my own about cycles of time some years ago. I read books by Madame Blavasky and one called Dyzyan. It talked of ages and eons, epocs, and periods which I have done some speculation about in relation to modern science and anthropolgy, as well the Hebrew/Christian Tradition.
I find that much of my occult study points to veritable truths which science today has no ideas about. And not just the possible existance of Atlantis or Babylonion Space Invaders.
Please do send me the material you mentioned.
You can send it through my "private messages" when you click on stefan on the Heavenletters Web Site. Go to Personal Spiritual Bios.
Thanks a lot.
John Riccio
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Dear C.M. Yogi,
We are blessed to have you resting your feet under our table. Your words of wisdom are why I am here, I anxiously await every word. I am feelikng like your old man, seeking truth late in my life. We say, and I'm sure you have read, "Better late than never." Unlike your 'old man,' I am striving to reach the moutain top. I desire the truth of God. Being frozen in Christianity I am now becoming conscious of a whole new world/universe. 15 years ago I learned how to create love thanks to God's gift. It transformed me from an angry person into one who loves everyone. Yet I chose to live in the darkness of ignorance. My church prevented me from knowing the truth... I am now free and beginning to realize it.
Thanks to Heavenletters I heard only weeks ago about Deehsha, and just this morning received my first on phone Deekhsha with Sharon who gave it to me without asking for any money. When conditions change, I intend to pay her. . It's funny, if I were the person giving, I would want to give it for free, so why on Earth can't I accept that someone else would feel the same? I've done that many times over too! Being blind I've had people ask if I need a guiding hand, and I always refused! Until now that is. I feel as if I need to prove myself and my indipendence all of the time. I even feel offended when my wife wants to guide me! Last week I was visiting my parents and mom said, "Joe, you don't have to be so brave, and feel like you've got to always show it to others." It's that, not wanting to put people out of the way by my needing help, that I am able to take care of myself... Yogi, friends of Heavenlitters, I am so sick of making myself stand out!!! I've Got to have the longest cane, show off, remind you, tell others who might not know, that I am totally blind. What causes me to behave this way? See Yogi, I am trying to know my inner self, to change it so that it is more acceptable by me and Everyone else.
Do any of you know blind people? After losing my sight I was in a school for the blind and noticed that most of the blind kids there had to show off. Talk louder, behave like children, even as adults. I know many today who are exactly that way, and I hate it! Yet to be frank, I see it in myself to some degree. All of my life I Had to have jobs blind people didn't do, and I Had to prove myself by being the best too.
I could go on for eons, but we all know where I am. Don't playcate me please, I need your honest opinions.
Love's Light, Namaste,
Joe
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Yes. I see. You are right of course. I see this.
You have my correct address, Yogi Ji.
Thank you.
John
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Namaste C.M. Yogi
Once again your WORDS touched my heart, because they express what I've been experiencing so strongly: I feel the uselessness of talking, writing, discussing, the uselessness of so many words. The funny thing is that I work with words, as I translate them from English into Italian.
And yet your simple words convey a deep feeling of love. Actually I wanted to write to you to ask about this ( but I don't know how to reach you, except through this forum): I know that God has placed me where I can serve Him best, but often I feel like retiring into some lonely place just to meditate and it's hard for me even to meet friends and have a 'normal' conversation with them. How is it possible to reconcile the worldly life with the inner spiritual life?
I thank you for your enlightening presence on this forum.
Namaste,
Paula
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Hi Joe,
My book, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, is available as an eBook.
I don't know whether it can be read by your voice
program. I would assume that it could, but I am
guessing. Contact 1st World Publishing thru their
website: www.1stworldpublishing.com
You can also call them at 641-209-5000 or fax them at
641-209-3001.
I hope that this works well for you.
Robert
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Dear Joe
Namaste.
Thank you so much for your email ,it just took my heart !!! how to express my feelings ... that i don't know because you have gone very deeper and have written from the deepest level of your heart. Actually these are the time in life when all the physical boundaries are disappeared automatically, suppose the terrible dark clouds are scattered all of sudden after the lovely sun is appeared in the sky.
Actually i'm also blessed by being in Heavenletters, a very global spiritual family where everyone is eager to embrace each other. You know Joe, your email made me cry, i told to many of my friends about your thought. And today i gave a talk to a local TV channel and was talking about Bhakti, but you werer only in my mind at that time also. Actually you reminded me one of the spiritual saints Suradas who was blind physically but wisest one spiritually. i can't see Suradas as he was, i think, around 700 years ago in India but i wish if i could meet you up some time in my life and hug you and pray for your inner journey of the life. i actually feel that you showed me the way of SELFLESS SERVICE and TRUE LOVE.... I'm honored by your amazing friendship. My dear friend Joe, you no need to try for anything now but just be with yourself, pls don't try to see the outer world now but see in yourself, a vastest inner world, in deep meditation.....
Truly speaking, when i read your email just in one breath I become speechless.... where am i ? am i in Nepal ? am i a Hindu ? just the layers of Ego were falling down one by one, no distance, no differences .... true LOVE is just a magic, only by His grace we get it and you gave it to me very clearly and simply which i will never forget. i actually, never thought that my simple autobiography can make such an impact over the people like you who are wise enough and very far sighted ; it's only a simple story , a journey of only 43 years, which i carried on with His grace and support & care of my parents and true spiritual friends. As you say ,my days also have become brighter and the life seems lighter after reading the emails from people like you ,who love and appreciate each other very unconditionally.
Pls say namaste to your good friends and family members. pls take care of your Self and keep on writing us your good words of your heart as it's the only prayer.
Love+Peace+Service
C.M.Yogi
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Dear Joe
Namaste.
Thank you so much for your email ,it just took my heart !!! how to express my feelings ... that i don't know because you have gone very deeper and have written from the deepest level of your heart. Actually these are the time in life when all the physical boundaries are disappeared automatically, suppose the terrible dark clouds are scattered all of sudden after the lovely sun is appeared in the sky.
Actually i'm also blessed by being in Heavenletters, a very global spiritual family where everyone is eager to embrace each other. You know Joe, your email made me cry, i told to many of my friends about your thought. And today i gave a talk to a local TV channel and was talking about Bhakti, but you werer only in my mind at that time also. Actually you reminded me one of the spiritual saints Suradas who was blind physically but wisest one spiritually. i can't see Suradas as he was, i think, around 700 years ago in India but i wish if i could meet you up some time in my life and hug you and pray for your inner journey of the life. i actually feel that you showed me the way of SELFLESS SERVICE and TRUE LOVE.... I'm honored by your amazing friendship. My dear friend Joe, you no need to try for anything now but just be with yourself, pls don't try to see the outer world now but see in yourself, a vastest inner world, in deep meditation.....
Truly speaking, when i read your email just in one breath I become speechless.... where am i ? am i in Nepal ? am i a Hindu ? just the layers of Ego were falling down one by one, no distance, no differences .... true LOVE is just a magic, only by His grace we get it and you gave it to me very clearly and simply which i will never forget. i actually, never thought that my simple autobiography can make such an impact over the people like you who are wise enough and very far sighted ; it's only a simple story , a journey of only 43 years, which i carried on with His grace and support & care of my parents and true spiritual friends. As you say ,my days also have become brighter and the life seems lighter after reading the emails from people like you ,who love and appreciate each other very unconditionally.
Pls say namaste to your good friends and family members. pls take care of your Self and keep on writing us your good words of your heart as it's the only prayer.
Love+Peace+Service
C.M.Yogi
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Namaste my dear friends,
every time i open the comp. i feel that i'm in Heaven, i don't know where the heaven is actually ? but i feel it simply when i'm reading the sincerest expressions of Gloria ji, Paula, Ji, John ji, Joe ji and all other good friends of this amazing forum. i remember a simple story --
Once a priest was delivering a talk on religion and he raised the topic of Heaven. Then he said that - i can tell you , how to go to the heaven? Suddenly a little child who has accompanied his mother raised his voice - i also can tell you all, how to go to the heaven ? it's only after death !!!
My friends, do we also want to go to the heaven after death or we want to have a greatest feeling of Heaven right NOW ? actually Heaven is here ; whenever we are smiling, serving, praying, forgiving, appreciating, meditating .... we are in Heaven. And i'm sooooo thankful that the Heavenletters have become a best tool to make us remind that we are in heaven
i specially want to thank to Paula ji, John ji & Joe ji who are appreciating me SO DEEPLY, it means that we all are in heaven , so why to enjoy more ? why not to involve more ? thanks a lot for your words of encouragement and enlightenment... i will keep on thinking and practicing your good words.....
love+peace+service
c.m. yogi
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Namaste Yogi ji;
Yes.
Is not a heavenly state available to every conscious person right now here on Earth? And is it not a free choice any one of us can make right now? And is anything required other than turning within and asking God to guide oneself into this heavenly kingdom? And what does it take? Love. Love is number one. And from living this life of love one gains perhaps a Universal Truth: All God's creatures are One. "We live, move, and have our being in HIM," as the Scriptures said.
I don't think it is Faith so much that is needed as a willingness to give it a shot; try it, and see if it works for you. Everyone gets results. When God sets up the system, it cannot fail. He has the Master Plan. It doesn't belong to any one of us. It's ours.
John Riccio
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