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All opposite values - creation and destruction, compassion and violence - exist in this Universe, exist within God, as God.

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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar


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Blossom Goodchild reporting for duty ... Sir! Keen to continue on from last week …

Warmest regards to Each One, as we continue forth in our/your entertaining fashion. Much have we learned of humour … as the messages have progressed through YOUR years. Welcome.

I have settled in with my position, now. So, let’s give it a whirl. First of all, are you able to elaborate when you spoke of many communications that the governments have had with E.T.’s (face to face) and that the government have reneged on their promises?

We can speak of this in a small dose … for as you were reminded this morning whilst tuning in … there is much we CHOOSE not to divulge, due to it being detrimental to your safety. Therefore, we have to be aware of certain TRUTH’s not hitting too closely to home … to those that ‘keep an eye’ on that which we converse about. By which, we mean … those who are not reading these messages for the ‘growth of their soul’ … but to ‘vet’ what is said and make sure they do not come too near the mark.

I can get that … and in TRUTH … I thank you for keeping me safe in that way. So, what are you able to tell us about this?

We are aware of Knowledge that has been exchanged to those in high positions of your world. Knowledge that can greatly benefit technology and transform many things from a lower vibration to a Higher one. This exchange of information was not decided upon in the blink of an eye, yet, considered very carefully before doing so ... IN TRUST.

The exchange on the part of those of Earth was to allow ‘much’ of this Knowledge to be ‘given out to your world’ in order to help its GROWTH … Literally! Yet, when push came to shove … we kept our side of the bargain … or, would we prefer to use the word ‘offering’ … and your ‘Earth worlders’ did not. For they kept the information to themselves and used it for covert operations and ‘bribery’ … and to benefit themselves. Much of the Knowledge given, is kept highly secret … for again … if it was to be shared … the citizens of your world, would have no need to rely on that which your governments say are necessary … in order to maintain ‘life and order’.  For that which was offered, was able to assist your planet in so much progression … in a short time.

It was therefore decided, that any ‘exchanges’ would no longer be considered … for WE were let down … and understood, that what one may promise … what these people consider to be promises … are not exactly what they mean. Their agenda was very different from that which we were told.

I have heard though, and it is only hearsay … that there is a certain faction of the 'Greys' that work with those in full control on Earth, and exchanges are made … Is this so?

Yes.

Can you speak of this?

To a degree. As many are aware,  there is intense secrecy involved in underground ‘hangers’ … that, in a way … is like a whole new world going on within its ‘gates’. And, these gates are securely … beyond securely … fastened. As if souls who ‘reside’ there … literally ‘live’ there … for fear of any of this secrecy ‘getting out’.

Not that secret, if many of us are already aware.

Yet, aware to a certain awareness. Much is not revealed.

Years ago, I had a vision as I was going to sleep, of ‘E.T’s in large tubes filled with liquid. A bit like when one preserves dead animals to experiment upon. Then, I saw on a programme called ‘The X Files’ this very thing. I think I have mentioned this before somewhere. Do they have many E.T.’s captured in these places?

Yes.

Are these E.T.’s alive?

Yes … yet, not in full awareness. It is as if they are in a comatose existence … for now.

Until when?

Until those who have them ‘stranded’ there, decide they may ‘awaken’ one … to try and pump information from them.

Can you not rescue them? In my innocence … can you not beam them up or something?

No. Because of the structure in which they reside. The density of the material within the very walls is designed for/to this very reason.

That saddens me. Much of this world COULD sadden me, if I allowed it to … Yet, I am learning to be detached. And … it doesn’t matter anyway!

In the Bigger Picture … it does not matter. What we can tell you … is

I just got it downloaded … I feel better now!

That, as with all living things … the soul does not have to stay in the physical form of that which it is. When you sleep, your soul travels, does it not? When you meditate … your soul can travel, can it not?  When a Human Being is in a comatose state … for long, long periods of time … their soul chooses to be out of its body … it has no reason to be in there, at times. Therefore, it is the same with our family that are contained in these tubes … They are not necessarily ‘in their body’ … full time.

Ok … so, if one is woken up to have information extracted from them … why do they not choose to ‘stay away’ from their physical … and just be ‘dead’ when taken out of this liquid … If that is the correct word?

Because ‘death’ … (if that is the correct word?) has to take place. Much like the human. Until the chord is cut the etheric body/soul cannot completely leave.

Do E.T.’s have a chord?

Yes. Like the human … it is an attachment to the physical form.

Yet, if the soul of the E.T. simply chose not to ‘come back in’ when taken out of the tube … what would happen?

It is difficult to explain. Because it did not actually ‘die’ …

For want of a better word …

It is still … like it or not … attached to the body … and when taken out of the ‘influencing’ liquid … it is ‘shot’ back in to its physicality.

Are they tortured for information?

Yes. They are not exempt from FEELING pain.

Ok … so, what do your councils have to say about THAT?

There is not a plan to break in and rescue … if that is what you are thinking. For it cannot be done … and in the Grand scheme … would not be compatible with the plan.

I can feel that has to be accepted on a deeper level of understanding … for it is, for me, at this time … too HUGE to be broken down into words. I can just pick up on that.

THANKING YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE.

Can I just ask though … how did those particular E.T.’s come to be there? How were they captured?

Some indeed, by crashed vessels ... and others … who were ‘there in form’ to assist in sharing the Knowledge … and were then duped and restrained.

Like … how many are we talking here?

1,000 … around that figure.

WHAT?  Those places underground are vast!

And indeed they are ‘places’ … not just one place.

How on Earth did so many end up being there?

We smile … For like you and many of your kind … they volunteered.

Knowing the risk?

KNOWING … yet, KNOWING of choices and possibilities also. Can you see and connect with how similar we are as ONE FAMILY? Are you not in the same boat, in a sense … that you feel trapped within a place that keeps you ‘dulled’?

Oh yes … Makes me feel I should quit the Moaning Minnie scene! So, they volunteered to be there … did they exchange humans … as in the 'Close Encounters’ movie?

No. We do not have need for this. This was not part of our mission. They agreed to ‘go’ in order to teach ‘finer’ ways. To teach of recourses that could benefit your planet. They allowed themselves to interact on a face to face basis … in exchange for LOVE to assist and to bring your planet BACK to its once, former Glory.

Please accept, also … that these ‘Beings’ that were part of this particular project … are of High intelligence and Love and therefore, able to accept ‘where they are’ on a different level from perhaps, you are FEELING for them.

That’s good! I have to say though … 1,000! What do you mean by ‘around that figure’?

Because, we are not able to ‘keep tab’ of all that is taking place within those structures. Yet, we are able to get ‘some reporting’s back’ when it is possible.

I heard … that all these underground bunkers were disposed of and emptied out.

With all respect, Blossom … You heard wrong.

Whoa! Our new relationship is much more forthcoming. Eh … You will keep me safe though? You will beam me up if necessary???? !!!

We feel your humour…

I am smiling now … yet, believe me … I wouldn’t be, should I suddenly disappear, as have many who speak of these things.

Blossom … we shall be careful in what we say. We always are. Take a look back at how our conversations are designed … mixed with the way you Feel about it all, now and then.

Chance … do you think?

I’d like to swear if it was alright to … but I won’t.  A big penny dropped here . Yet, how far can we go with material shared?

As far as WE KNOW is safe. That which has caused confusion for many … that which many FEEL has been inconclusive  … that which we ‘beat about the bush’ concerning … does that make more sense to many … as to the reasoning behind it now?

Well, it does to me … I can’t speak for others. Yet, I would imagine so. Time to go. WOW … that felt great! Thank you! 

THANK YOU for ACCEPTING your position in its TRUTH … on a Higher rung of the ladder. There are more steps to climb … where TRUST once again will FEEL tested.

Well, I’ll deal with that … as the ‘me’ I have grown into … when it happens. In so much Love and thanks.

Nanu Nanu …

That made me laugh so much, when it came into my head … and I thought ‘No, I can’t put that’. Then I thought … ‘Yes, I can’. You are exchanging humour … (Plus, I am called Nanu, by choice, by my grandchildren.) Tally Ho folks … Chocks away!

* The Federation Of Light speak of LOVE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmsCqVjqSss

* * An Invocation from Feb 14th. Always good to do when you FEEL like it . It all helps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqmukxqt2rU


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Heavenletter #5111 True Gold, November 22, 2014 

God said: 

The only person you owe is yourself. You are obligated to yourself. This is not selfishness I advocate. Not at all, yet, nor are you to be at the beck and call of anyone who wants to claim you as their right.
 
When I say you are indebted to yourself, you have to remember that you do well to include in the many you wish to do good for the one you call yourself. You are not to overlook yourself. You are not to relegate yourself to the end of the line. Certainly, your life on Earth counts as much as anyone else’s life on Earth. You have rights and privileges. Nowhere do I mean that service to God means putting everyone’s needs before your own.
 
You personally cannot fill everyone’s needs. I can. You can’t.
 
Certainly, in one sense, you are servant to all the world. However, what service would you give to the world by putting everyone before you? You may choose to give up your life to save another. At the same time, you don’t have to. This is your choice. You are not obliged to give everyone what they may want at your own expense. You also have your life to live.
 
Remember that your service is to Me and on behalf of Me. Reserve some regard for yourself. You are not to consider yourself Selfless. You are also your own person. If you give all of yourself away, what is left of you?
 
Nor are you selfish. You can come from such a height that nothing is a sacrifice. You do not sacrifice. You give what you want to give from your full heart. You are not an apprentice at selflessness. You do not do a good deed for glory or to prove your own worth to yourself. You are humble. Humble does not mean that you demean. You do not make mincemeat of yourself going around trying to please everyone else, as if others’ needs are more worthy than your own, no questions asked.
 
You come from a high natural place that is truly yours to give from. You are doing what you want to do and what will make you glad.
 
From where I am, to consider yourself as self-sacrificing is an aggrandizement of ego. You do not have to be the most giving person in the world anymore than you have to be the most beautiful or the wisest of all. You do not have to prove yourself to yourself. You do not have to prove your worth to yourself. There is nothing you have to prove to anyone, including yourself.
 
There is a lot to be said for honesty. Be honest with yourself. If you have a sense that you are sacrificing, give it up. To sacrifice is an attachment you may have to being noble. You are not to be attached to images of yourself. Have no other Gods before Me. Be aware that ego likes to present itself in a lofty way. This makes ego feel good.
 
I am all for your feeling good, and you can certainly feel good about a good deed, yet be clear that you give to give and not for aggrandizement to yourself or as passes or tickets to Heaven.
 
You are already ticketed for Heaven. You are not to sell yourself for Heaven. You are not here on Earth to gain points or to win a game. You are here for service. The service you give is meant to come from love. Something is given in love, or it is not given. Service that is given to raise yourself in your own estimation isn’t giving. How do I say this, beloveds? Do not be attached to your giving. Give and be unattached. Otherwise, you may be giving Fool’s Gold. Fool’s Gold is a metal that looks like gold, only it isn’t. You are worth True Gold.

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Sivananda Daily Reading


23 November

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:00 PM PST

Difficulties Strengthen You 
Difficulties come to test you and thereby to help you by strengthening your will, patience and power of endurance. Be bold. Be cheerful. Be calm, cool and collected at all times, even in the face of difficulties. There is no spiritual sadhana (practice) completely free from obstacles and difficulties. God sends consolation, encouragement at every step to the sincere aspirant. Defeat and failure have their purpose. Criticism too has its uses.
Be free from depression and irritation. Remain unmoved by criticism or praise. Be steadfast. Stand firm like a rock - unshakeable by emotional storms, frustrations and defeats. A spiritual aspirant is backed up by the whole spiritual world. All saints lend their invisible help and support to such a struggler. You are never really left alone. You will get help from saints and yogis internally. Their spiritual vibrations will elevate and inspire you.
Without great patience and perseverance, the spiritual quest becomes an uphill task. No half-measures will do on the spiritual path. Give your whole heart to truth and to sadhana. Have faith. Be firm. Unfold. Attain. All defeats are transitory. All set-backs are needed experiences. Muster up your courage. March forward. Success and victory are yours. Have patience first, second and last! This should be the motto for those seeking the inner light.
Great things have small beginnings. All growth is gradual. To be perfectly unperturbed by anything, in all circumstances, looking upon all things as passing phenomena, ever feeling a distinct, silent witness to all the experiences of life - these are the marks of a spiritual aspirant.
These qualities have to be carefully and consciously cultivated. They do not come in a day. But they do come gradually by faithful practice. An unseen power guides and guards you. Feel his power and presence. He who is endowed with dispassion, compassion, serenity, self-control, and who has given up the desire for this world and the next, and who has control over his mind and senses, is fit to tread the spiritual path.

Satsang Bhavan Lectures, Message 17

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:00 PM PST

41. Importance of Ashrams - 42. More Ashrams: Greatest Need - 43. Dance

41. Importance of Ashrams
Today I will talk on ashram life. Ashram is a place where one gets visram or sram or santi. Ashram is a haven of peace. There jivanmuktas, sages, saints and aspirants live. They do meditation. They do kirtan, swaddhyaya, study of prasthanatraya and books on bhakti, and thus generate very potent spiritual currents which help to maintain harmony and order in the world.
Buddhists have got ashrams, monasteries. In Tibet you have got very good monasteries. In Ceylon there are Buddhistic monasteries. In Bangkok and Siam there are beautiful Buddhistic monasteries. Christians also have got ashrams. Dr. Stanley Jones has got an ashram near Naini Tal. In Europe also there are good ashrams for monks of the Order of Saint Francis. Ladies also have got ashrams. Sulabha was a celebrated sanyasini—a jnana-yogi-sanyasini. In Ramakrishna Mission, Durga Matha and Gauri Matha were the first sanyasinis. Now they have Saradamani Ashram for ladies. Ladies are also eligible for leading the life of nivritti. Malayalam Swami of Vyasa Ashram has got an ashram for ladies.
This (Sivanadashram) is an ashram of the yoga of synthesis. Some ashrams have got only hatha yoga where students practise only hatha yoga. They learn kriyas, bandhas and asanas and the method to awaken kundalini and take it to sahasrara and join it with Siva. In some places we have got only pure vedantic ashrams, where panchadasi and Brahma sutras are taught. They do only nidhidhayasana. They do not do kirtan. They are nirguna-parayanas. Our Kailas Ashram belongs to this category. In some places there are Bhajan Ashrams, where Bhajans are sung, bhakti is cultivated. But here there is the yoga of synthesis. Man thinks, feels and wills. He must develop his intellect, heart and hand. So jnana yoga, bhakti yoga and karma yoga should all be practised for integral development. Here, some do nidhidhyasana like Swami Krishnananda, established in non-dual consciousness. Some are karma yogins. They assist in the hospital. They try to purify the heart. Some work in the press. Some are journalists. Some work in the free department, some in ayurvedic department. These are karma yogins. They try to purify the heart and through purification they want to establish themselves in nirguna meditation. They will take afterwards to sravan, manan and nidhidhyasana. This is also another path.
In the life here people assemble or congregate in the temple, Viswanath Mandir, where there is morning medita­tion in brahmamuhurtha. They chant guru stotras and Maha Mantra kirtan and practise common meditation. Afterwards Swami Vishnudevananda, our Director of Yogic Culture, trains people in asanas, bandhas, mudras. There also they have got common meditation and kirtan. After some time, at eight or nine o'clock, Swami Prajnananda will conduct Gita class. In the evening we have got, upanishadic class by Swami Jyotirmayananda, and at night we have got satsang where students are trained in giving lectures on Upanishads, Brahma Sutras, Bhagavat. Discourses are delivered by Swami Divyananda, Swami Prajnananda, Swami Jyotirmayananda, Swami Achyuta­nanda. Bhajans and kirtans are sung. People from outside come for attending the satsang. There are veena recitals, fiddle recitals. This is the ashram life here.
Ashram life is beneficial, where you get everything. Classes are conducted. Senior professors are there. Especially for neophytes it is very beneficial. Students should stay continuously for a period of at least twelve years in one place till they are moulded and established, in the spiritual path. Some young students come here and after three or four months they try to have Badri trip, Vrindavan trip, and lead a life of independence. That is not beneficial. One should remain in the ashram under the alliance of a teacher who will point out his defects. One cannot find one's own defects. When the defects are pointed out, the ego gets annoyed. So, one should practise meditation, japa, study of scriptures. Then only he will progress. There is no use of running here and there. There is no security of food, no shelter. It is simply aimless wandering. It is not beneficial. Remain in one place. Practise meditation, asanas, discipline of indriyas. Then only you can reach the goal.
Ashram is beneficial for householders. During holidays they can come and convert holidays into holy days. They can learn various kriyas, the method of saguna meditation, nirguna meditation, practise pranayama. Here is the place for all these.
A good ashram must be conducted by a very good head, president, who is free from selfishness, who wants to share his belongings with all aspirants. Such a one will be of real help to aspirants, and not a president who closes the door and eats badam and halwa. A man of mere erudition will not also be able to help the students. A broad-hearted man, full of love and kindness and a keen heart to serve the students, to mould them—he alone can help the students. By such ashrams, the people will be benefited. Householders should come during holidays, ­puja holidays, Christmas holidays, and spend their time in an ashram with eagerness to learn things, spiritual, transcendental things. Simply coming at 8 o'clock and visiting Lakshman Jhula and Gita Bhavan and going back by the evening train will not benefit them. They must have a keen longing to learn the methods of meditation, pranayama and asana. With a great desire and yearning, with mumukshatwa, they should come, and then they will be benefited. They should learn the methods of meditation, pranayama and other things, and after going home, they should practise them. By merely coming for sight seeing, they will not be benefited. 
The founders of ashrams should try their level best to train students in the path of yoga and vedanta and make them good teachers, efficient teachers, and train them in all philosophy—eastern and western—so that after same time they will be able to go out and preach and bring solace and peace to people outside. They should take great interest in training and developing students. Swami Rama Tirth went to America and preached vedanta. He said, "All ashrams are mine." He did not train students to take up his place. It is only Narayana Swami of Lucknow who preserved his lectures and brought out eight or nine volumes. Ashrams become weak when the heads of the ashrams pass away. It is only Ramakrishna Mission which is a well organised institution. They have got branches all over the world. They do selfless service. They have got seva ashrams in Benares and Kankal where expert medical treatment is given to patients. They practise combined meditation and service. They have got flood relief, famine relief, educational centres. They have got maths. They have got educational centres in Mylapore and other places where sanyasins are trained for giving lectures outside. There is Belur Math where people are given sanyasa initia­tion. Ramakrishna Mission is the only well organised institution. Students translate books. Swami Nikhilananda has done valuable work-commentaries on Mandukya Upanishad. This must be the case. Otherwise, when the heads pass away, there is no life in the ashrams. 
Sankaracharya is regarded as Maya Vadin, who denied the existence of the world. He is a Vivartha-Vadin, and Ajata-Vadin. But within the young age of thirty-two he established four maths in different parts of India. He was a great dynamic sanyasin, a jnana yogi and raja yogi also, full of powers. Those maths are still running even after two thousand years. His spiritual influence is being felt by the people. Such must be the case of the heads of spiritual institutions and ashrams, who train people in meditation, in study of sacred scriptures, in acquiring extensive knowledge, comparative religion and philosophy. Such people alone will be harbingers of peace and give people the knowledge of yoga and vedanta and lift them from the quagmire of samsara.
In the western countries the state religion is Christianity. In Buddhistic countries the state religion is Buddhism. In Arabia and Mohammedan countries the state religion is Islam. It is only in India, the land of rishis and sages like Yanjavalkya and other greatest rishis, it is styled as 'secular state'. We cannot have much progress and cannot maintain Hinduism when India is styled as a secular state. But they interpret that secular state means that we do not interfere with religions, and that every religion has got its place. In such a state Hinduism cannot progress. It may degenerate. It may die. The state must be proclaimed and declared as the state of Hinduism. Then only there is food and strength for the growth of Hinduism, and the welfare state should look after the ashrams. These ashrams are a blessing to the world. These ashrams will keep up the spiritual fire, the flame of spirituality. If you remove these institutions, the world will be void, will be a desert. It is the sanyasins, it is the people who lead the life of nivritti, the sufistic fakirs, the Buddhistic monks, that can keep the life of religion. Otherwise the whole world will be immersed in atheism. No man will attempt for spiritual evolution, enlightenment or illumination. It is these people who keep up the spiritual fire. It is the duty of a welfare state to look after the welfare of spiritual institutions. They should arrange for sanitary convenience, lighting, water supply and other things. Then only the institutions can grow.
Very good ashrams are the dire need of this hour. There should be ashrams in provincial cities and district towns and taluks and in every village. Instead of spending so much money in aeroplanes and military academies and building of air-ships, if some money is diverted in this direction, we can bring peace, establish peace in this world and in India, and there will be no wars. The means for attaining peace is the establishment of ashrams, training of brahmacharins, training of sanyasins, yogis and vedantins, who will move to the different corners of the world and bring message of unity, goodness, universal peace, goodwill, the ­message of unity of consciousness, of oneness of life—this message that there is only one Atma which dwells in all names and forms, we are all one, tatwamasi. This message alone can establish peace, lasting peace, enduring, abiding peace. 
In olden times ashrams were maintained by kings. They supplied whatever they wanted, to the ascetics. We have Valmiki Ashram, Bharadwaja Ashram, Kanwa Ashram. Many rishis are our forefathers. So, let there be more sshrams in this world, more sanyasins, more dynamic yogins, more bhaktas and bhagavatas, more ashrams everywhere. Let there be peace in this world. Then we can bring, heaven on earth. This will be a Brahma-loka, where all will enjoy good­will and peace, where there will be no fighting, no quarrel. ­Rama rajya will be established through these ashrams, through these sanyasins and brahmacharis. May there be peace in the world. OM.  

42. More Ashrams: Greatest Need
There is a huge cry for world peace to-day, but people do not know where to get that lasting peace and perennial joy. The world is in need of good ashrams. The governments are spending a lot of money in building up the Navy and the Air Force, but they do not spend anything on ­building ashrams. If Ashrams are built everywhere, the world will be benefited, it will be elevated and inspired and there will be no wars. There will be no threat of a third war. But they do not know how to build ashrams and they have no idea of spirituality and yoga centres. The world is in dire need of very good ashrams for ladies and gentlemen. We have got only very few ashrams. If every district, every taluk, has a centre where yoga is taught, where kirtan is held, where ladies are trained in veda patt, japa and kirtan, devas will be pleased. Every one will become a centre for radiating peace and joy. What is, wanted is good men and women with knowledge of yoga and control of mind. The world is in need of such people, not merely M.A., Ph.D's with literary talent for bread earning purpose. What is needed is knowledge of the self. Paranchikhani vyatrinat swayambhuh, tasmat parangpa­-sayatina antharatman—The Lord created the senses with out-going tendencies: therefore, man beholds the external universe and not the internal self.
The world is in need of dheeras like Nachiketas, like Maitreyi, who wanted only immortality. When Yajnavalkya was about to divide his property between Katyayini and Maitreyi, Maitreyi who had a strong yearning for attaining the summum bonum of existence, asked: "My venerable Lord! Even, if I possess the wealth of the three worlds, can I attain immortality?" The world is in need of such men and women with discrimination and dispassion, with the Nachiketas or Maitreyi element. Nachiketas was tempted by Yama in a variety of ways, but Nachiketas was adamant. He said, "That supreme thing, by knowing which everything is known, that thing I want." The world is in need of such people with Nachiketas and Maitreyi element, like Dhruva and Prahlad. Kaschit dheerah pratyagatmanamaikshadavriacha­kshuramritatwamichchan—'Some wise men with their eyes turned inward, concentrate on their own internal self with an undistracted mind'. Such people can be produced not in the modern universities but only in ashrams. Atmic know­ledge, strength born of discrimination, inner spiritual inexhaustible strength born of wisdom of Atman can be had only in ashrams, and not in trigonometry, B.Coms. and M.Coms. Only he who has discrimination and dispassion, who has inner life, can save this world. Such people are produced by ashrams. Vihaya kaman yah sarvan—'He who has no longing, who has no cravings, who has no egoism, no mineness', in whom the ego-dichotomy operation has been performed—we want such men who have undergone the ego-dichotomy operation. Surgeons do not know what ego-dichotomy is. This operation is done only in ashrams. Then the mind is thinned out—tanumanasi. One goes through the seven jnana bhumikas. 
Knowledge of self is attained through guruparampara. Gaudapada imparted knowledge to Govindapada and Govindapada gave the knowledge to Sankaracharya. One sage is sufficient to save the world. Sages have got inner spiritual strength—strength not born of bank balance, for banks sometimes fail, but strength born of sadhana chatushtaya, shad sampat, wisdom of the Upanishads. Their mind is resting in bhuma. Where there is neither sound, nor colour nor taste, where no one thinks, no one imagines, that is bhuma—that is your essential divine nature. Though you are clad in rags, though you are in the role of unemployment, feel that you are the all pervading Brahman. Knowledge of Brahman alone can save you, free you from the thraldom of matter and mind and raise you to the glory of Brahmanhood. You will be raised to the immaculate state of Brahmanhood. Everybody is born to attain this knowledge. But on account of raga-dwesh their mind is turned outward. A wise aspirant controls the indriyas and develops viveka, vairagya, sama, dama, uparati, titiksha, sraddha, samadhana and a keen longing for liberation. After equipping himself with these means be practises sravan, manan and nididhyasan and attains Atma sakshatkara, which is our goal and which we have forgotten on account of raga-dwesh. Raga-dwesh dichotomy is also being done in ashrams.
Selfless work purifies the mind. Upasana removes the oscillation of the mind. Study of vedantic literature removes the veil of ignorance. Therefore, the yoga of synthesis should be practised. Selfless service, upasana and know­ledge of vedanta will help us to attain the goal of life.
More ashrams are necessary now. People cry for peace, deliver lectures, write books, volumes after volumes, but nothing practical has been done, and people are not able to attain supreme peace. Practically they do not know how to attain peace. They deliver lectures, but at the same time they manufacture atom bombs and hydrogen bombs. The League of Nations failed and the UNO will also fail. Practical sadhana you can expect only from ashrams where people have dedicated their lives to spiritual practice, and are spending their lives in concentration and meditation. Such people only will be able to give you the key to peace. You may study books, but the key to peace is only with sanyasins who alone are resting in satchidananda swarup. This key is handed over from generation to generation through guruparampara and is kept by the heads of ashrams. 
The world is in need of more ashrams with people of discrimination and dispassion. It is very difficult to get dispassion. Renunciation and dispassion are great things attained through the grace of God on account of meritorious works done in several births. Renunciation is not a commodity that can be easily purchased from shops. It is the grace of the Lord and the guru. It is the grace of sages who spent their lives in meditation, who are free from egoism, free from longings, trishna. Such people only will be able to show to the world the method for attaining the supreme beatitude, kaivalya moksha.
May Lord bless you all with health, long life, peace, bliss, prosperity and immortality. May all ashrams flourish and remain as peace centres for the people who are burnt up by the five afflictions—avidya, asmita, raga, dwesha, abhinivesha—is my fervent prayer.  

43. Dance
Sri Swami Sivananda's Speech at the Conclusion of Sri Nalini's Dance-Recital.
Nritya or dancing is an important anga of bhakti yoga. It stirs up divine emotions in the heart of the devotee, generates prem, bhav and mahabhav and cul­minates in communion with the Lord. The greatest divine dancers are Lord Siva and Lord Krishna themselves—Siva­-Tandava Nritya and Rasa-Lila. When these great beings dance, the devas themselves play the accompanying instruments.
Paramakkudi has become a famous centre of fine arts today, thanks to Sri Nalini and party. Sri Nalini's dance ­recital is highly praiseworthy. She expresses the bhavas very nicely. She has a wonderful body for nritya—pliable and agile. She performs even the most difficult yoga asans very easily: chakrasana, yoga-nidrasana and so many difficult asans. Her mudras and her footwork are perfect and faultless. She has wonderful concentration and alertness. At this young age, she is able to radiate joy to everybody, transport people to a different world where art and devotion of the heart reign supreme. These three hours fled like three minutes: It is all due to the grace of the Lord and the grace of mother Saraswathi, the grace of Lord Siva and Lord Krishna, and her own purva­ samskaras. No one else will be able to learn this difficult art within so short a time as she has done.
The drum is an indispensable instrument to nritya. The mridanga contributes a great deal to the success of the performance. So, we are thankful to Sri P. S. Nagarajan who has adapted the drumming technique exactly to suit the dance, so that the correct effect is produced. In Sri S. P. Jayaraman we have a wonderful nattuvanar who is well­ versed not only in Bharata Natyam, but in music also. Sri Swarnappa has a melodious and powerful voice and is a master of the art of music; he is an asset to the party. He is the disciple of the famous Chittoor Subramania Pillai and will shine like his guru. Equally marvellous was our violinist Sri N. V. K. Gangadharan. Last but not least is our make-up specialist-cum-photographer, Sri V. Raman.
All glory to Sri Nalini's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Srinivasan. All glory to Sri Nagappa Chettiar who brings talented people to this place every time he comes; and enables musicians, artists and dancers to offer their art to the Lord on the holy banks of the Ganga. May God bless them all.

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Present Moment Ascension by Master Djwhal Khul, Master Kuthumi and Master El Morya

Channelled through Natalie Glasson- 21st November 2014- www.omna.org

Master Djwhal Khul: I have gathered you today within the Library of Consciousness upon the inner planes within the Second Ray Ashram within the Synthesis Department. Welcome to Master Kuthumi, Master El Morya and all souls who are attending and listening consciously or unconsciously. We act as representatives of certain qualities of the Creator; these qualities held within our beings have become pathways guiding us in interaction, connection, actions and our roles of support for all souls within the ascension process, especially connected to the Earth.

 I, Master Djwhal Khul, hold the vibration of synthesis, the magical process of merging the Creator’s energy, light, vibration and consciousness to create greater manifestations of the Creator. The quality of synthesis is akin to sacred alchemy which one can observe within their being, reality and consciousness. The greatest purpose, in my opinion, of the ascension process is to experience the process of synthesis with the Creator; seeing ourselves as an aspect of the Creator merging with another aspect of the Creator. Acknowledging that separation is non-existent and yet experiencing a synthesis and creation of light as if it is new or a birth of energy. Every process and aspect of ascension requires the experience, belief in and acceptance of synthesis; it is a process of acknowledging self and Creator in all forms thus embarking on an experience born from acceptance which creates a journey of transformation, greater self-knowledge and appreciation of truth. To synthesis is to exist in harmony with another energy thus a seemingly new energy is created.

It is important to acknowledge your own process of synthesis and that the entire Earth and universe is embarking on a major process of synthesis, as oneness prevails. Activating and acknowledging the energy of synthesis within you and the need of your soul to synthesis with the Creator will accelerate your ascension process. Many experiences of chaos, suffering, trauma, disharmony and conflict is caused by the presence of your vibrations of synthesis activating and driving you forth, causing all which is no longer needed to be dispersed and dissolved.
Master Kuthumi, Master El Morya, you both have your unique purpose of being present, please explain yourself.

Master Kuthumi: Beloved Djwhal Khul and El Morya, the passion of my soul is love and wisdom, these to me create the universe, they create the magic of the universe within and all around us. When we hold love and wisdom within our beings we are able to touch, sense, see, acknowledge and perceive the universe of the Creator, becoming one with the universe of the Creator as if by magic. Within every particle of the Creator’s energy we discover love and wisdom, it may appear in numerous forms and yet it is ever present. Love and wisdom inspire all to connect with the magic of the Creator, as the soul desires to experience synthesis with the Creator; the soul also desires to experience the Creator, in truth to experience itself fully and absolutely. Love and wisdom are the experiences we achieve and gain through our synthesis with the Creator; we experience, create and become both love and wisdom.

The wisdom of the Creator is safeguarded; the wisdom is the consciousness of the Creator filled with such wealth and yet is almost unable to be comprehended. Love is the barrier which guards the consciousness of the Creator, one can only receive and acknowledge true Creator consciousness within their being and mind if they first choose to recognise themselves completely as love. It is such a poetic journey as one has to truly place their trust in the power and strength of love in order to access themselves as a pure aspect of the Creator.

We see it so clearly upon the Earth now within beloved souls, the Creator has granted every soul time to focus upon love, to be, explore and become love. This time is known as the Era of Love. From this era the Era of Remembrance will form, this is due to each soul’s synthesis with love which will awaken and open up the Creator’s consciousness to flood with awareness into each being.
Master El Morya, please share your truth and purpose with us.

Master El Morya: Such a joy to connect with you both, it brings to my consciousness memories of our time together on the Earth, discussing  what were then our theories of spiritual evolution, now we are able to connect into and know the truth of the Creator, which makes it such a blessing to share with you both. We are surrounded by the Library of Consciousness; I feel the vibration of the Creator’s consciousness pounding rhythms of truth into my entire being. This is of course the library before time! Such a blessing to be present.

I am here as a representative of the Divine Will of the Creator also known as the Divine Plan of the Creator. The Divine Will of the Creator when connected into and viewed for the entire universe of the Creator is very complex, I wish to remind you and all of the simple purpose and meaning of the Divine Will of the Creator. It is a reminder that all is well, all is in divine order, everything is aligned and connected to a purpose which is always positive and creates fulfilment of ascension, as well the qualities previously focused upon; synthesis, love and wisdom. The Divine Will of the Creator speaks of everything being appropriate for each present moment. There are no mistakes, there is a purpose to every situation, experiencing and learning process. The Divine Will of the Creator also speaks of the qualities of trust and acknowledging that understanding is not always necessary or needed to aid and further ascension. Belief however in the guiding light and consciousness of the Creator working through you is essential. The Divine Will of the Creator also encourages flexibility, the ability to dissolve attachment and yet still love all things, souls and matters. The Divine Will of the Creator enhances your inner knowingness and intuition; it has been present almost like an energy wave beyond time. It is deeply important energy, embodiment and process.

Master Djwhal Khul: Thank you both for explaining the energy and qualities you represent. The Creator has called us forth to meet in this way as when our light connects we create beacon of light. The three energies we have spoken of are key to the current ascension process of humanity upon the Earth. The three qualities we speak of are humanity’s purpose at this time upon the Earth. By being present together we highlight their purpose, channelling our energy and light to each soul to awaken, support and nurture the same qualities within their beings. Many souls upon the Earth seek their purpose; wish to know their goal, their reason for living and how they may be of service. We are sharing the answer to all of their questions now.

I speak now to all upon the Earth, it is your purpose to acknowledge the qualities of synthesis, love, wisdom and the Divine Will of the Creator, to instigate, act, experience and explore these qualities and how you may share them with yourself, others and emanate as sacred vibrations of light.

We encourage you to begin with this affirmation: ‘I am the Love, Wisdom, Divine Will and Synthesis of the Creator.’ Repeat the affirmation out loud slowly, see, sense and acknowledge any feelings, inspiration or truth which arises from within you as you accept with an open mind. While you repeat this affirmation we will connect with you and send our energy deep into your being, awakening necessary pockets of light, understanding, wisdom and truth.

By connecting into our energies, even asking for healing, guidance and assistance you are connecting with the current energies of ascension, you are being present in the truth of the Creator for this stage of evolution. By being present in these qualities and energies you are allowing yourself to move in and with the divine flow of the Creator, thus everything which is no longer needed will fall away and all which is required to exist within your being and reality will be enhanced. When you accept these qualities which are the current focus of ascension you align yourself and vibrate in harmony with them, therefore become them, walk the path and purpose appropriate to you and accelerate your ascension tremendously.

Our words are simple and yet hold power and importance; we invite you to ask yourself these questions in order to gain a deeper alignment:

In which area of my being, mind, emotions or reality could I anchor the energy of synthesis to dissolve resistance and aid acceptance?

In which area of my being, mind, emotions or reality could I cultivate the Creator’s vibration of love from within me?

In which area of my being, mind, emotions or reality could I acknowledge myself as a fountain of the wisdom and consciousness of the Creator?

In which area of my being, mind, emotions or reality could I adopt the Divine Will of the Creator and its purpose?

You may also wish to think of situations in the world and acknowledge or realise that all of these qualities when embodied would heal all experiences.

During meditation you may wish to call upon our energies, Master Djwhal Khul, Master Kuthumi and Master El Morya to enthuse your being as we surround you as you breathe in our energies; this is a beautiful experience which allows our deeper connection with you. The energies of synthesis, love, wisdom and the Divine Will of the Creator will be further activated from within your being.

As the spirit and soul of Ascension,

Master Djwhal Khul, Master Kuthumi and Master El Morya

 

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The Sagittarius New Moon, taking place early tomorrow morning, at 4:30 PST, is quite an interesting configuration. For one thing, Jupiter in Leo is prominent, getting ready to stand dead still in the sky early next month. For another, this lunation launches the cycle that includes the next exact hit of the Uranus-Pluto square that comes up on December 15th. The New Moon makes aspects to both sides of the storied collision that defines this decade, being sesquiquadrate toUranus and therefore semi-square to Pluto. These are never less than a degree away from exactly square, from now right through to the end of December and into the beginning months of 2015, leading up to their final exact hit in mid-March. Because triggering these two powerhouse planets, whose angular distance has dropped to a mere one degree from exact, this is a very important monthly cycle.

The New Moon, in the very first degree of Sagittarius, at zero degrees and seven minutes, or just barely into the dimensions of the tropical sign, is also connected to Jupiter by rulership, because Jupiter rules the sign ofSagittarius, and by what is called mutual reception, since as well the Sun rules Leo, where Jupiter resides. Further, due to Jupiter's upcoming station to retrograde motion, Jupiter will uncharactEristically occupy the same degree of Leo, the 23rd, for the entire lunation, stretching to the next thirty days. This is coincidentally the same degree that the new planet, Eris, occupies in another Fire sign, namely Aries, also for this entire cycle. The trine aspect between Jupiter and Eris brings both of these fascinating planetary archetypes into greater prominence. We might expect a terrific sense of underlying optimism now for whatever we sincerely believe that we can attempt, and a graceful funneling of our activity toward that goal. In chime with the symbolism of Eris, there will be a strong element of soul purpose that follows our steps along this important pathway leading from one year to another, and from one stage of our personal evolution to the next.

All three classic outer planet archetypes are involved in the symbolism of this important lunation, becauseNeptune in early Pisces, the sign that he rules, is strongly aspected by this New Moon. This adds a higher vibration of spiritual component to the mix of energies swirling about us now. With Neptune we automatically have the chance to take everything in the largest possible context. Jupiter also gives the same potential, and as well the yen for overdoing in all kinds of directions, although there are close aspects to Saturn, too, that might have the opposite effect, a predilection for caution. There is plenty of room for the idealistic conception, that can become over-idealized in an instant, casting us into the rose-colored glasses of illusion or even, at the extreme, of self-deception. As you head into December you do well to steer a middle course through all these possibilities, and to focus on what you truly want for yourself, at the deepest level of your being. 

With all three outer planets so much a part of the current astrological symbolism, we are truly blessed with celestial impulse for our lives to transform as is actually necessary in order that we fulfill ourselves in the most meaningful way as we evolve and grow. The society itself is going through an intense process of radically important transformation during the 2014-2015 timeframe — the peak of this difficult decade. Perhaps we all might be able to recognize that time is indeed growing short to make necessary changes in our own lives; although we might also be able to rely on the natural flow of cosmic timing that synchronizes with what the universe has had in store for us, all along. 

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