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Issue #:00124 Vol: 12 March - 2017

INSTITUTE OF UNIVERSAL SELF

CONSCIOUSNESS MOVEMENT THE OPERATIONAL WING OF SAHAJAMARGA RAJA YOGA DHYANA GRUHASTHA ASHRAM INCORPORATED (Vishva Sarvatma Bhava Chaitanya Prasara Nilayam) Spiritual Patron Samartha SadGuru Sri Ramachandra Maharaj Spiritual Facilitator Prof. Satyanarayana Chillapa President IUSCM

Spiritual Doctrine, Conceptual Guidance - and - Motivators: Bhagavan Sri. Adi Sankara and Lord Sri. Krishna Paramatma (Gitacharya )

“UNIVERSAL SELF CONSCIOUSNESS IS THE ULTIMATE AND LAST REVELATION OF DIVINE MESSAGE OF PROVIDENCE TO

MANKIND”.

Message from the Master

Knowledge (jnana)is purity. Devotion (Bhakti), when taken to its original state, produces knowledge. But when compared to the original condition knowledge and devotion cannot be real. That thing (Para Brahman / Reality) is different from these. But starting from devotion (Bhakti), we reach knowkedge (jnana). And by taking

knowledge to its original condition that thing is obtained which is Reality through and through. If we takeup knowledge first we will be away from devotion. On the contrary,if we takeup devotion first, we will not remain away from knowledge. Both these

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conditions are necessary for a devotee. Taking of devotion first is the proof of his having a devotee, and being bestowed with knowledge is the proof of his having mastery over it. If we takeup one thing, the other is bestowed automatically. When we reach this, we become closer to that thing of which this is the essence. We proceed on. There remains nothing but Reality.People. generally, do not get out of their worldly mesh. They should atleast desire to turn away from it. This is not at all difficult. They should only turn their glance from worldly difficulties, and fix it this way internally. Nothing else is easier than this, because, here everything rests on the Master. The only thing is that the abhyasi should have faith, and should intesely long for it. He should try to depend entirely on the Master. For example, when people are in need of money, they try to make frienship with the rich. All that is possible is done to keep them (rich people) pleased. And when they are pleased, people become ready to serve them to such an extent that their friendship becomes intimate, fulfilling every need of theirs. If we do the same thing with God, and keep Him pleased, it is possible that His grace may descend on us which we cannot hope from the rich. An Astral Transmission through, Satyanarayana CHillapa President IUSCM, Hyderabad, India.

Equanimity the Golden Thread of Life? Anything excess in life activities is not healthy:

both physically and temperamentally. This is the well-tested Advise as given by men-of-wisdom, since time immemorial as advised by Bhagavan Sri Krishna in the following verses:.

“Yuktaa Haara Viharasya Yukta Chestasya Karmasu Yukta Swapna Ava Bodhasya Yogoo Bhavati Dukhaha’’

EDITORIAL

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यकु्त हारा िवहार य यकु्त चे य कमर्स ु

यकु्त व ना अवबोध य योगो भवित दखुह

Meaning: “Those who are involved in food-eating habits, life entertainment, enjoyments, and daily life chores of activities, in restrained balanced way, for them spiritual Realization through yoga meditation, is achieved smoothly, without any pain and, difficulty.

This, advise is more relevant for those who pursue spiritual avocation to transcend the repeated birth-cycles of Punarjenma conceptual implication. Equanimity is to be achieved on all dimensions of personality; viz.

The physical (Annamaya-kosha), e.g. Health – and

Disease

The mental (Manomaya kosha), e.g. Likes and Dislikes

The intellect (Vignanamaya kosha) e.g. Reward and Punishment or Respect and Disrespect

and at the level of bliss sheath (Anada Maya kosha). e.g.

Happiness and Misery

World is in its both material and spiritual aspects as a multidimensional and multi-polar entity; full of opposites that sometimes complement each other and at other times clashed the life. This world is nothing but the harmony of opposites. Through repeated meditation acts, one arrives at mental - silence, by burning the ‘Prarabdha-Karma-Sanskaras, one reaches a level of consciousness where one loses his mundane identities, arriving at “Zero’’ spiritually termed as

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Tooshni-Bhavam (.तू णी भाव)ं .

Arriving at such Transcendental- Consciousness, the duality is shed: ‘I’ becomes Universal as consciousness. Then one sees, knows, and seeks the One only. It is in this shedding of duality that one is able to reconcile the opposites at various levels of personality (as detailed in afore Para), looking beyond the words to the essence of thought and feeling. In deep meditation awareness of oneself, ceases. Becomes unaware of passing time and do not get tired; gets refreshed. With meditation one is relived of by detaching from the source of mental-psych of misery and pain as verified in the following scriptural-verses:

“Dukha Samyoga Viyoga Yoga Sangitam’’

दखु सयंोग िवयोग योगसङ्िगतम ्(Gita) Meaning: Relief from the contact of misery and pain is known as Yoga. “Mana-eva Manushynaam Bandha-Moksha Karanam”

मन ऐव मनु याणा ंब ध मोक्ष कारण ंMeaning: It is the Mind that is responsible for binding Man

to objective world or for his release from its Bondage.

By regular and constant Pranahuti-Meditation, one, gains the desire to serve, and the ability to achieve spiritual and worldly goals; develops compassion, fearlessness, divine wisdom, renunciation, love, and freedom from birth and death. Meditation allows us to be in face to face, with Reality-Para Brahman, the, spiritual consciousness by controlling the Mind -

Yoga Chittavrutti Niridhah

योग िच विृथिनरोधः

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. Meditation could be as with form Saguna

and without form . Nirguna .- Meditation, hastens the process of Self-Realisation.The more we meditate bringing our attention back, again and again, to the Heart, the sooner it would settle down in Self realization. A Yogi should keep himself engaged with the day-to-day transactional life activities without running-away from field of allotted duties. Naturally there will be ups-and-down, in the process of transaction. This would up-set the mind, robbing away the mental-peace and by upsetting the psych. This is common to all whether he is a yogi or normal worldly person. In case of a Siddha Yogi, the difference is he acts by rooting-himself in The Ultimate Reality, thus performing a detached karma by renunciation as scriptures advise;

‘Brahmanyadhya karmani Sangam Tyaktva Karoti Yah Lipyate Na Sa Papena Padmapatram Ivambhasa.’’

“ब्रःम य य कमर्िण सङ्गं यक् वा करोित यः िल यत ेन स पापेन प मपत्र ंइवा भस. ”

Meaning: “He who acts, offering all his actions to God, gets,

shaken off all attachment, and remains untouched by sin, just like the lotus leaf un wet by water.’’ (Ref: Bhagavat Gita-5-10)

’Tena thyaktena bhunjeethah “’तने यक्तने भु जीतः (Ref: Ishavasayopanishad ; Mantra—1 )

Meaning: Enjoy the life by renunciation. Yogic life is living and

acting in “Eternal Present’’. And not building castles in the sky of future. This is unmotivated ego-less action articulated by the instruments of body – mind - intellect equipment. There is no brooding over of ‘chewing - the-cud’ of lived experiences. Therefore, such un-fruitful and unfertile actions cannot bounce –

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back as action - reaction impressions called sanskaras binding him to “Aagami Karma’’ Swamiji SPECIAL FEATURE COLUMN and LETTERS From: Asish, Feb 23, 2017 Dear Swamiji,

Hope Mataji & Swamiji are well in health. Thank you for asking for comments of the letter received.

Also thanks to Robert Becker's well articulated response.

Without reiterating, let's explore some additions. Spirituality is a vast fields that pertaining to a large spectrum of view eg: Gross too subtle. Brahma Vidya (Divine knowledge) cannot be perceived in by one and all, and is also a process of transformation (a butterfly cannot just become a butterfly; it must go through its processes).

In order to perceive subtle, one must become "THAT",

subtleness. If the mind is encased with the thought that "i" is mine and that the "Soul" is mine, then restriction or finiteness will be present, this is a common occurrence in this modern day and time. Our great Audi Guru Lalaji Maharaj advise, "Clean your manas with practice of sadhana, then go through literature: otherwise Reality will be lost upon you “This message pertains to cleaning the mind to a certain degree before being able to absorb divine knowledge; making judgments toward spiritual literature without a subtle mind can turn one away from true Reality with a false discriminative mind.

Meditation is the sadhana (Practise) that allows this

transformation to occur, especially through Sahaja Marga Raja Yoga where the focus is on cleaning the sanskaras (karmic micro

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impressions) that is the seed cause of the gross fluctuations in the mind, plus thoroughly cleaning the Chakras, thus creates a sound base for understanding the tapestry of life and Reality. Then and only then can perception and absorption of divine knowledge be pertained. Without this the concept of surrender cannot even come to the field of view. With Master's blessings At Thou feet---Asish From: Swamiji Dear (Undisclosed)

Please do not feel that Swamiji has anything other than your best interests at heart at all times.

We are all imperfect students in search if that higher truth that enables us to be at peace with the world and who we are. You are always welcome at the meditation group and the classes.

You need have no concern that you are being judged or criticized.

It is only the ego that gets wounded and it is that ego that is the greatest obstacle.

Kind regards Swamiji My Comments are.

“Suffering and injustice prevail, is just as real and important as meditation or dreams.”

In our day-to-day life at any point, we’ll be in one of the

three states namely: the Awaken state, the dream state (semi-conscious sleep) and the deep sleep (unconscious) state. Meditation is neither the dream state nor the day dreaming.

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“I have observed that many people use meditation as a form of escapism.”

Physical training and exercises (“Hata yoga”) keep us physically fit, healthy and strong. Similarly, the Meditation (“Dhyana yoga”) makes us mentally and spiritually strong, hence helps us to overcome the worldly problems and challenges.

“Think it is critical to be able to bring into balance all

different realities” Swamiji’s philosophy is based on sage Adi Shankara’s

Advaita philosophy which is thousands of years old: according to the Advaita philosophy, the whole creation is an illusion or virtual. As you’ve pointed out people are experiencing the “ignorance, suffering and injustice” (quoted in your email) in the world: these problems persist due to the lack of self-realisation and the creation. “Karma” (our actions) also plays a key role in those experiences.

“Some of what you write does not translate (meaning) into English that well.”

Swamiji’s writings may be sometimes difficult to comprehend due to the complexity of the philosophy behind his theory and the jargon associated with it rather than the English translation.

I live in Perth and should you need any help, feel free to contact me. Hari From: Robert Becker , Feb 11, 2017 Beloved Swamiji

You have asked for comment so the following is offered in response.

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It is true that the experience of the apparent reality is nothing more than a reflection of the internal mental state of the perceiver. Thus it is possible for two people in the same circumstance to have two completely different experiences, depending on their level of insight. It is said that the student has to be ready to receive the teachings, like dry grass that will ignite with a spark, but that wet green grass will not ignite even if a direct flame is applied. It is also explained in various places that the student should come to the teacher with an attitude of humility, with an empty cup as it were, to be able to receive the essence of the teachings. A full cup (ego) leaves no place for grace (the divinity) to express itself, which it does in a whisper for those who are keen and able to hear. I.1. Hatha yogā‘nuśāsanaṃ

Now, when a sincere seeker approaches an enlightened teacher, with the right attitude of discipleship (viz., free of preconceived notions and prejudices, and full of intelligent faith and receptivity) and with the right spirit of enquiry, at the right time and the right place, communication of yoga takes place.

I am beginning to understand that there are many roads to

enlightenment. In all honesty, some of what you write does not translate (meaning) into English that well. Therefore I am not trying to discredit what you write about and I do understand the sense of oneness that is written about in your spiritual philosophy. Also, it did occur to me that my interaction with "our common" reality, where ignorance, suffering and injustice prevail, is just as real and important as meditation or dreams. This is so because without suffering we would not be able to experience love.

The concepts of the ancient Rishis expressed in Sanskrit do not always translate easily into English. For example the term ‘surrender” has a deep and subtle spiritual meaning in yoga

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which the English translation of the word does not capture. Of course there is suffering in this world but it is brought about through false identification with the body/mind impermanence as the self which of course it is not. Any enquiry will reveal this to the meditate when it is realised that in amongst all this change is one deep constant stream of awareness that is referred to as Sakshi. Identifying with the unchanging eternal aspect of our existence, that is the consciousness in which all of this takes form, frees us from the illusion that somehow the inevitable changes that occur in the body (birth, old age and death) “belong” to us.

I have observed that many people use meditation as a

form of escapism. I believe this sort of disconnection from our common experiences (no matter how unpleasant), is just another form of ignorance or denial. This is why I think it is critical to be able to bring into balance all different realities of suffering, happiness, dreaming and meditation, to be able to make the world a better place, not just for ourselves.

Yes meditation is a form of escape. Escape from the

illusion that we are the body/mind and nothing more. Of course we have the essential divinity within us but it is shielded from our inner sight through the chatter of the mind and the ego that thinks somehow the mind can grasp the essence of reality. Much like believing that a mirror can hold the objects reflected in it. To hold the view that meditation is a form of denial suggests the practitioner is still in the early stages of practice and attempting to suppress the mind rather than having reached the state where they are able to objectively observe and thus become free from the shackles of I, me and mine.

Liberation is exactly that. Liberation from maya, illusion,

and having to learn and relearn the same lessons over and over again. It takes humility. The winds of change, the tides of impermanence once directly observed and fully realised as the very nature of this world and our existence in it, wash away the

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last vestiges of the sense of self importance that clings so tenaciously to the idea that the Self is limited by the sufferings of the body and the vain effort of the mind to experience the limitless.

At the lotus feet of the holy ones Thine Own Self Robert From: A Reader (Undisclosed) Feb 10, 2017 Subject: Spiritual News Bulletin-February-2017 is Attached Dear Swamiji,

I am beginning to understand that there are many roads to enlightenment. In all honesty, some of what you write does not translate (meaning) into English that well. Therefore I am not trying to discredit what you write about and I do understand the sense of oneness that is written about in your spiritual philosophy. Also, it did occur to me that my interaction with "our common" reality, where ignorance, suffering and injustice prevail, is just as real and important as meditation or dreams. This is so because without suffering we would not be able to experience love. I have observed that many people use meditation as a form of escapism. I believe this sort of disconnection from our common experiences (no matter how unpleasant), is just another form of ignorance or denial. This is why I think it is critical to be able to bring into balance all different realities of suffering, happiness, dreaming and meditation, to be able to make the world a better place, not just for ourselves. Kind regards, (Undisclosed) From: Swamiji, Feb 10, 2017

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Dear Daughter (Undisclosed) Personal opinions differ. TRUTH is Multi-dimensional You are Welcome With Divine Blessings Swamiji From: (Undisclosed), Feb 11, 2017 Dear Dave,

Your comment "...we should use meditation as a tool for connecting with that part in us that sees no tribulation. Then tribulation ceases to be". A simple analogy (below) describes the problem with using meditation for the reason you state above: Someone is sitting inside a building with no windows, which is balanced over the edge of a cliff. All observations and calculations from within the building will be totally incapable of determining the fate of its occupant. But to an observer outside, the situation will be very obvious. This is why I prefer a multidimensional view of reality or truth, as Swamiji has re-affirmed. (Undisclosed). From: David Musson, 10 February 2017 Dear Swamiji, Comments on the message from the reader (X):-

Firstly, it is possible that sometimes the profound message of master is lost in translation. However, that which is necessary to our current development is always clear and ready for absorption That suffering which we experience in "reality" can be an important projection as it allows us to witness suffering in ourselves and others and there to develop compassion and extend love and understanding. Just as a guide on a jungle trek can help the new unlearned trekker through the many understood "pitfalls" along the journey. However it is not

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necessary to experience recognition of oneself in another (Devine Love). We should use meditation to escape from the tribulation of life; instead we should use meditation as a tool for connecting with that part within us that sees no tribulation. Then tribulation ceases to be. May the blessings of master continue to pour down to further clarify this? Your own self Dave Musson From: Swamiji, Feb 10, 2017 at 6:28 PM Dear Associates

Please comment on the contents of the letter received from the reader (X), as the implications of the contents are grave for the spiritual-welfare of the Humanity, & on the concept of Universal Consciousness, That IUSCM. Stands and, propagates for. With Master's Blessings Your Own Self Swamiji From: Ravi Jan 31, 2017 Swamiji, Namaskaram!

The Editorial in the Feb-2017, Spiritual News Bulletin is very profound and yet simple to understand; in that it clarifies the purpose of human life and its need for further evolution. It highlights the importance of a qualified Guru, and describes how relentless longing for the highest spiritual attainment will pave way for a natural appearance of such a Guru in one's life to help lead him/her to the Ultimate State of Self Realization. References to several scriptural quotations throughout the Editorial aptly provides further validation to the presented facts. I will send you the formatted version in the next few days.

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With your blessings, Ravi From: (Undisclosed) Feb 14, 2017

Namaskaaram. I am glad to hear that you are ok. I could not join the meditation this Sunday as I was out of town. I came back Monday afternoon and resumed with my morning meditations.

I have been having some great experiences. I have been feeling a strong connect with Master. All I have to do is surrender and things both big and small are taken care of automatically. The feeling of duality is although tricky. But, able to see Master in everyone and everything thing at least a few times if not every time as the ego intervenes. Practice is on and letting everything else happen naturally. This is an amazing feeling. Thought I would share it with you. This is only possible due to your blessings! Regards, (Undisclosed) From: Mac Maderski, Feb 19, 2017 Dearest Swamiji

I hope these comments are of any use and please correct if there are any misconceptions on my behalf.

Yes there are as many roads to enlightenment as there are different definitions and concepts of it, that is why it is important to have good understanding of the path and it's destination. It is also important to be sufficiently prepared for the journey.

The term 'common reality' differs from one person to the next depending on the state of spiritual evolution e.g. a completely harmless well intended, heartfelt comment could be appreciated by one or taken as a sarcastic insult by another, as

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an insult regarded as a personal attack by one but ignored completely by another person.

The word 'love' seems to be used in an incorrect context, it is (divine) love that keeps ignorance, suffering and injustice at bay. The term love, so often used these days is stained with selfishness and is conditional, often ending with disappointment and pain.

Regarding meditation as a form of escapism, it depends on the goal and method of meditation. With SMRY the heart and mind are gradually brought to a balanced state which changes the outlook of what Sara referred to as common reality taking into account that stupidity and ignorance do not share the same definition. Thy own self Mac

Questions and Answers From: (Undisclosed) Dear Swamiji, Namakaram. Hope you and Ammagaru are doing well.

I'm doing the meditations regularly - the absorption level has decreased, more so in the evening. Although more thoughts are coming, I’m mostly distracted by sensations/contractions in the chest area. At times, I feel jerks in those areas. In addition at night before sleeping there are strong sensations in the head and occasionally I feel something snapping at the back of the head. n day to day life I still struggle being a witness to events , but at least I'm aware of it and surrendering to the best of my ability. Have a question on agami karma (Q) If everything that happens externally is predetermined and due to prarabdha karma, how do we accumulate agami karma. Is agami karma due to our internal reactions to prarabdha karma? And is that why witnessing is so important? Your’s truly, (Undisclosed)

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Q.A. Dear Daughter (Undisclosed) Ashirwad

You accumulate The Agami karma just like you save your 500-/ Rupees, while spending Rs.500-/ from the total income of Rs-1000-/ per month.

It is done by the process of free-will Yes! It is due to lives' ''Action / reaction phenomenon.

Prarabdha-Karma cannot be avoided. It has to be lived-for; irrespective of its nature good or bad; advantageous or disadvantageous; happy or miserable. There is no exception; it has freedom and no-freedom at the same time. It is just like the freedom of an animal tied to a pole with 5-feet rope. It has the relative-freedom of mobility with in the area of 5-feet. Prarabdha-karma is just like that animal.

The texture and the quality of Agami karma can be altered and could be made by the good-and noble karma as indicated in the shasatras.

.Meditation on Heart as indicated in IUSCM, can earn the highest, merit or punya equivalent to 100-yangna- and,-yaagas

With Masters's Blessings Swamiji Quotable Quotes

(1) By Audi Guru Sri Lalaji Maharaj (Continued from last issue)

“Besides this during the period of Sadhana, a Tamoguni

(dark side) form of Maya also remains active which is very ugly and painful. These days as I am coming close to my origin, my lord, that Tamoguni Maya is chasing me in a terrible form. Even if I just describe it to you, you would be nauseating. You would be

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upset. That day I was first time frightened in my life seeing the Maya in that form. I narrated that entire matter to my Master in a letter, some extracts of which I am giving here. “It is necessary to mention the other day of the story as well, which would describe my state of affairs and it would also be known to my respected Sir (to you my lord) that I am so much harassed at home that at times I feel like running away and smashing , my head , although I have no control over it. On reaching home some situation so arises that I get angry or otherwise I should become shameless. This is the reason that getting angry without any reason has become my habit and this as well has resulted in causing losses like throwing away and destroying various things but this is confined only to my family. (Ref: ’’autobiography of a Sufi—The Night-Shelter (Nisha-Nid)P.165-166;Pub.B.R.. Delhi,110052) . (2)Mahatma Sri Babuji Maharaj (Continued from Last Month)

Lord Krishna: Though meat eating is certainly bifacial for health, seekers of the Divine should not eat meat. It is harmful for them. “None loved me more than Radha. Next to her were the gopis. The story of Rasa-Lila is interpolated; sensuous poets let loose their imagination on the subject. The story of Bhishma’s birth from the river Ganga is not true. Ganga is not a goddess. It is only a current of water which has medical properties. Ganga is called goddess in order to enhance the prestige of the river. Bhishma was the son of a princess who hailed from the Pandya country. She was a very brave woman. She resolved and performed penance to have a son who would be unequalled in bravery. With this idea she lived with her husband. All the rest about her is exaggeration. The daughter of a Kshatria, who

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agreed to marry Santhanu on certain conditions, “Nobody else carried out the duty of a Kahatriya better than Bhishma. His example stands only next to that of King Ram Chandra, the son of Dasharatha. There are a number of interpolations in the Vedas also.’’ (Ref: Autobiography of Ram Chandra, Vol.2,p.225-226;Pub. SRCM, Chennai, India) (3)Letter from Saint Kasturiji Revered Sri Babuji, Saadar Pranam.

Hope you would have received my letter, but today I again want to write you. There is nothing particular even then I am writing about my spiritual condition. My condition is such as if somebody is pulling me on the side i.e. from the state of somewhat unconsciousness to the state of consciousness. It seems to me that I am lost somewhere, nay –I became disappeared. Hence, most probably , my body occasionally tends to become like a corpse. It seems to me now as if somebody has stacked the life to me by force and does not let me feel it at any time. I come to know of ‘His’ force at that time when the body becomes like a corpse. After that when I got awake I feel as if somebody has awakened me by force. Often such strong vibrations begin to emit out from my fingers as if they are trembling. Ordinarily I do not feel any vibration. All the particles of the body are constant and stationary but somebody produces vibration in the point when I concentrate on it during giving sitting to somebody. Somebody begins to awake the point. My condition is such that all these things e.g., Brahma and the soul and God seem to me airy and have no existence. I begin to think whether the people have not written about these afore said

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things only as a matter of whim. If I call them a ‘whim’, there mast be then something in hem, but I have nothing. It seems to me that of corpse. Now you may know better as to what all this is? Amma conveys her blessings to you and Kesar her Pranam. Love to younger brothers and sisters. Yours most humble daughter. Kasturi (4)Dr. K.C. Varadachari (Continued from last issue)

“But the individual is not a part of the genus since it has in itself its unique character of existence separately which is exactly what the genus lacks in spite of its so-called universality and eternity. The individual is the real thing from which alone the concept of the genus ever arises. The species is a form of the individual and does not manifest the individual. Bhaskara by making the genus the most important, and by taking genus to be a real existent apart from or over and above the particular through which alone it has any plausible existence, has made the logical genus real, and the individual the real imperfect manifestations of the Highest Reality or the genus. The identity or the genus-character is extensive and infinite (here consciousness is infinite), it is more than the difference which is the particular. The particular existences are perishable and fleeting. Therefore eternity is of the genus, and the perishing character belongs to the particulars only. Since therefore the genus is the identify, it is eternal and may be said to be the svaabhaavika nature of a thing. The limited character is the perishable character, and as such is aupaadhika or contingent character. This equally applies to the intelligence which is seen as differentiated in the finite individuals having contracted intelligences. The intelligence is the eternal infinite, the finite is also intelligent but so made finite by limiting conditions of the bodies. The finites by limiting conditions of the bodies. The finites

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are as real as the Infinite but not as eternal according to Bhaskara.’’ (Ref: Sri Ramanuja’s Theory of Knowledge Problem of Unity; P.129-130; T.T.D. Pub.Tirupati-1956, India). (5)Ashtavakra Gita

“Aprayathnaath prayathnaad-Vaa Moodho Na –vritham

Thaththwa-Nischaya-Maathrena Praagya Bhavathi Nir-Vrithah’’

अप्रयथनातः प्रय नाद वा मढूो न वृ ंत वा िन चय मात्रणे प्राग्यभवित िनर ्वतृाह

Meaning: The fool does not attain tranquillity either by action or by inaction. The Wise-one becomes tranquil merely by knowing the Truth. Amplification: For a time every seeker, cn, by his sheer will-power, suppress the flood of his desires , and look apparently a disciplined entity perusing his path of spiritual seeking. But he cannot awake to the State of Pure Consciousness by these methods. Activity in the sensuous world, or apparent inactivity from them, are no criterion for the spiritual realization. One who has eliminated his ego , and purified his mind of his sensuous Vaasanas, such a seeker (Pragya) alone has cultivated in himself a mind which is ready for a flight in meditation. Comes to experience the State of Selfhood. By ‘action’ (Prayathna) or by in-action (A-Prayathna) that is seen in individual attained through his mental suppressions cannot reach the State of Tranquillity to be experienced in Spiritual Realisation. (6)Bhagavatpurana

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“Yaatanaadeha Aavrutya Paashair-badadhwaa Galai Balaat Nayato Deergha-madhvaanam dandyamRaajbhataa yathaa-

यातनादेह आवृ य पाशरै ब वा गलै बलात ् नयतो दीघर् म वानम ्द य ंराज भटा यथा

Meaning: “Clothing his soul in a special aerial-body fit for undergoing the tortures of hell and binding him with cards about the neck, they forcibly drag him along road (to the abode of Yama) even as the constables of a king drag a convict to geol.’’ (Note; It is mentioned in our scriptures that sinners condemned to hell are invested with an areal body, which, though subjected to tortures in various forms, is wonderfully tenacious and does not perish till the sinner has fully served the sentence) .Ref;--Srimad Bhagavata Purana—canto-3—Discourse-30 (7)Yoavasista

Etadeva paraam dhyaanam pujaisaiva paraa Smrtaa Yadanaaratmantahstha suddha-chinmaatra vedanam

एतदेव पराम ् यानम ्पूजसैैव परा मतृा

य नार तम तः थ शु ध िच मात्र वेदनं Meaning:-This is the supreme meditation, this is the

supreme worship; the continuous and unbroken awareness of the indwelling presence, inner light or consciousness.

Explanation:-This Lord is to be worshiped by one’s own consciousness, not by material substances-such as, by waving lamps, Lighting incense, offering flowers, or even food or sandal paste. He is attained without the least effort; he is worshiped by self-realization alone. The self is realized by meditation alone. If one is able to meditate even for thirteen seconds, the merit is that of performing a sacred rite yagna. Meditation is the supreme yoga, this is the supreme action (kriya); one who practices this

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mode of practice is worshiped by gods and the demons, and all other beings .While doing whatever one is doing—seeing, hearing, touching, smelling, eating, moving, sleeping, berating, or talking, one should realize one’s essential nature as pure consciousness. Thus, does one attain liberation.

(8)Book of Knowledge Divine (Continued from last issue) “The ego expresses in two ways during the wakeful and dream states:

1-Avarana: Screening or veiling off the very Self from which it has emanated, i.e.,Atman, just like moss or scum covering a water pond. During deep sleep, the ego takes the form of a covering of unconsciousness and veils off the Atman. During waking and dream states, veiling is partly removed, but as it assuming the form of notions and thoughts, these do not allow us to peep into the Atman. Therefore, to merge into Atman, the mind retaining full consciousness should remain thoughtless.

2-Vikshepa: It is projecting or expressing forth, something other than Atman itself. The expression splits into- ‘Karana’, i.e. Cause and Effect or in other words Subject and Object. During sleep, the projecting aspect is withdrawn by ego, and and only the veiling aspect remains. That is why one is free of thoughts during sleep. one is not conscious of the Atman. When you wake up the ego or ‘i’ notion comes out first and there after Budhi (intellect), Manas (mind), Body, and the world. In sleep, the karana (Subject)remains and the karya (object) goes back into Karana The ego witnesses the world, the thoughts, the functioning of the Budhi (intellect) and Chitta (forgetting and remembering faculty) in waking and dream states. But, it does not and cannot witness itself or the Atman—the origin of its emanation. Atman, alone witnesses all. It witnesses not only the waking and dreaming states, but also the deep sleep state. Man has sukha and dukha when the ego experiences as the mind. When the expression is withdrawn in sleep he can feel neither

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sukha, nor dukha. A through knowledge of the working of the Anthakarna is called ‘Vritti Gyana’. (Ref: ’Book of Knowledge Divine-2nd edition’ P.9-10; Pub. IUSCM,Hyderabad,India) ACTIVITIES From: V Gopala Krishna Rao Pujya Swamiji Pranam

Please find below a brief note on Shree Lalaji Maharaj 's Birth Day Celebration organised at Ashram on Sunday 5 February 2017 for perusal and inclusion in Spiritual News Bulletin. Seeking Guru's Grace to All Your Own Self V Gopala Krishna Rao SAMARTHA ADI SADGURU SHREE Lalaji MAHARAJ 'S BIRTH DAY CELEBRATED AT HYDERABAD ASHRAM Samartha Adi Sadguru Shree Lalaaji Maharaj's 144 Birth Day was celebrated with reverence and devotion at Ashram IUSCM H.Q., Hyderabad on Sunday 5th February 2017. Swamiji (Pujya Shree Satyanarayan Chillapa) gave sitting for about one hour commencing at 10 am. The Abhyasis had good fortune to receive Pranahuthi by kind Grace of Shree Lalaji Maharaj during meditation. Swamiji in his spiritual interaction informed that Lalaji Maharaj was born in Jageerdar family and in spite of his rich background, he took spiritual path under the guidance of a great Sufi Master Maulana Fazal Ahmed Khan Sahib .In this connection Swamiji referred to Shree Babuji Maharaj's deep devotion to Lalaji Maharaj. Swamiji referring to origin of Pranahuthi it was given by Shree Krishna Paramatma to Arjuna in the battle field. Later it was lost and it was popularized by Lalaji Maharaj. Further Swamiji enlightened the Associates

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that variance and disparity seen in the world were due to mind which acts through Thriputi. The universal 'I' is nothing but consciousness but people attribute it to body- mind identifying with nama- rupa due to sheer ignorance, Avidya. Swamiji stated that Manava Janma is the result of punya phala of previous births. One should strive to reach the Ultimate state under the guidance of Samartha Sadguru to liberate from vicious cycle of birth and death. Shree K.Narendra Reddy .one of Associates of the Ashram was made Preceptor and given a certificate authorizing him to popularize the IUSCM Activities. Thus Babuji Maharaj fulfilled the strong desire of Shree Narendra Reddy through Swamiji. At the end the participants were provided with prasad and lunch. May our Masters Shree Lalaji Maharaj and Babuji Maharaj bless all Associates through Swamiji with their infinite Grace for fulfilling their spiritual progress and material progress. V Gopala Krishna Rao E d it o r i a l B o a r d : H y d e r a b a d – P r o f e s s o r V . G o p a l

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