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CODE OF SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE

 He who has realized that the human life and this world are transitory, for him is ordained the path of knowledge but to him who considers the world as the reality for him is ordained the code of Spiritual path and the path of devotion.

 To him who sis crushed between the duals of love and hate, although he can differentiate between the self and the non-self, although his conscious is repressive, he cannot attain belief in knowledge.

 By remaining in solitude, desires of the concrete body are destroyed. The abstract desires you see in the dreams are destroyed by meditation on God and by cultivating good feelings and thoughts.

 Renouncing all actions that lead you to confusion is called Sanyas. By wearing Saffron clothes alone no one becomes a hermit. Gargi, Vyas, Vashisht and other Sages never took to ochre colored robes but theses are Sages who acquired total knowledge.

 He who has steeped himself in the bliss & godliness even in his disarrayed conditions does not feel the agonies of duality.

The steadiness, which brings repressiveness to the consciousness and brings the concentration to the mind is called virtuous steadiness.

 Sincere renunciation comes through total asceticism, the royal renunciation through fear and tragedy to the body and base renunciation through total ignorance.

 A philosopher does not sorrow if he loses sight of a mirage of happiness. No feelings of the world leave any impressions on the mind of a philosopher.

 When the curtain of ignorance is removed, the self is attained. Knowledge shows that it was ever present.

 The State of ignorance creates status consciousness, where as the State of Knowledge removes away all status.

 A defective attribute of the body causes no defect in the soul, just as a mirage cannot wet the desert.

 The happiness of the soul is attained through the grace of the intellect, by the intellect being thoroughly cleansed, by removing the filthy thoughts of the baser qualities.

The mind that is equal under all conditions, is steady in its essence of the Brahma and is unshakable has conquered the life.

 Meditation should be out of full feelings.

 Keep the collorium stick of Guru Mantra so that you can drive away the worldly anger & passions.

 If sins have been accumulated to mountains heights, by doing Dhyan Yoga all these sins can be pierced through. No other force has this capacity.

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ANSWERS BY PUJYA BAPUJI

What is real Purushartha?

Pujya Bapuji says: Efforts directed to realize the Param Purusha, the Supreme Self, is the only real purushartha. Purushartha, as such, is not limited to having children, raising them and making them self-reliant. Even the petty creatures like the mouse, cat, etc. are doing the same thing. In fact, to lead one’s children on the path of Self-realization by imbuing them with the noble traits of self-restraint, equanimity, magnanimity, cheerfulness and the divine ideals that would bestow on them spiritual bliss, is the real Purushartha (Purusha = Supreme Being; artha = towards); that is, to bring true fulfillment in our individual life as well as in that of our entire family by making determined efforts towards realizing the Supreme Being. Once one accomplishes this Purushartha, nothing else remains to be accomplished, because real Purushartha takes one to that Supreme state of Being, from where all worldly designations look trivial and insignificant.

What is the distinguishing mark of a true Saint?

Pujya Bapuji says: What is the distinguishing mark of a true alcoholic, drug-addict or a gambler? The company of a true alcoholic turns another person into an alcoholic. A drug-addict or alcoholic will make another person addicted to drugs and alcohol respectively. Likewise, in the company of Saints, who are veritable oceans of real bliss, people get their doubts and misgivings dispelled; their restless mind becomes calmer and they begin to repose in the Supreme Self.

HOW TO BE FREE OF ADDICTIONS OF ALCOHOL, AND SMOKING

Alcohol
 Look into your hands every morning & say five times to yourself:” I will not put poison in my mouth today. I will not take alcohol… definitely not.” After taking bath in the morning, take a small cup of water. Put ‘tilak’ on your forehead with water & make a pledge that you shall change your future. While looking into the water repeat 125 times this mantra: ‘Hari Om… Hari Om… Om…’ Then drink three sips of water from the cup. Repeat the whole process again at night. You’ll definitely get miraculous help from God.

Smoking
 Make a mixture of 100g Saunf (Fennel seeds), 100g Ajwain (Ajma), 30g Saindhav Salt & juice of two large sized lemons. Roast this mixture on a flat pan. Whenever there is an urge to smoke, take this mixture. This will improve the quality of blood & you will be saved from this addiction.

GEMS FROM GURU BHAKTI

 A person thinks that he has eyes; but, in reality, are those eyes at all? The visible eye is a physical eye, the eye of the body but not of the soul. Once you acquire the divine eye then all celestial pleasures experienced by Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh will be yours too! Awake! Arise before the sun sets on your horizon. Feel the presence of God within, through devotion & self-knowledge. Beware… Time is drifting away. Look within. Don’t delay!!!!!!

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ATMA YOGA

 You are troubled and surrounded by problems because you consider yourself to be just a mere mortal body and not a part of Consciousness. This duality is the root cause of all the problems in the life. Surrender this duality, this ego to all pervasive, blissful and perfect Almighty, and rise above the qualities of nature (Sattva, Rajas and Tamas). Surrendering to God does not mean bowing to the idol; but to acquire true knowledge from a self-realized Guru.

MUKTI KA SEHAJ MARG

 The tremendous power of Maya has deluded you. Selfishness has narrowed your thinking, desires have robbed you for your noble nature and greed has blinded you. You worry about your future and brood about your past. O human, what are you making of yourself? Did you worry about your protection and nourishment in the mother's womb? The Almighty made beautiful arrangements for you, didn't He? As you lost your innocence, you limited your chances of finding peace within yourself. Begin afresh once again, work in the right direction and pray the Almighty to show you the correct way. Nature will be inspired to take care of you again, if you once again begin to awaken in your real Self.

THE VEDANTIC MESSAGE OF FEARLESSNESS

 Never be sad. Remain cheerful and happy at all times. You are Bliss-Personified. Always abide in the Self, with strong faith that fear, sorrow, worry, etc. can never affect you. The entire universe is your creation. Even though this fact is supported by the experience of great souls, you remain frightened! You are afraid of your own creation. Throw away all fears. Never let any fear, sorrow or worry come near you. You are the emperor of the world. You are the Supreme Lord. Experience Your Godhood.

HEALTH TIPS

For Curing Cancer: Take 10 gms. of Tulsi (Holy Basil of India ) juice mixed with 5 gms. of pure honey in the morning & evening, and in the afternoon take 10gms. of Tulsi juice mixed with with 50 gms of freshly prepared curd regularly. In addition to above, it is beneficial to wear a Tulsi mala (garland made of Tulsi beads) & to keep the plant of Tulsi in the patient's room.

For Curing & Preventing Kidney Problems: There is a vegetable grown in India called (Punarnava) in Sanskrit, (Saatori) in Gujrati, (Saattaa) in Punjabi & (Lunrak) in Sindhi. This vegetable looks very similar to spinach.  When suffering from kidney problems, one should take 50 gms. juice of this vegetable once everyday.  In order to make kidney stronger than before, one should cook & eat this vegetable once in 10-15 days.

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HERBAL MEDICINES FROM ASHRAM

Rajat Malti:  It is haemostatic tablet; therefore it helps in physical weakness, mental debility & sexual impotency. It is very useful in conditions of Vata-Vriddhi caused by physical or mental exertion, sunstroke, fear, grief or anger. It is useful in anemia, paralysis, hepatitis, hysteria, epilepsy, hyperacidity, ophthalmic diseases, geriatric problems & impotency caused by sexually transmitted diseases.

Rasayan Churna:  The study of ancient Ayurvedic medicine reveals that in India , people above the age of 40 were suggested to consume Rasayan Churna to keep them healthy. This age old prescription is known to eradicate all the diseases that come with old age and charges the body with energy, zest, freshness and accords longevity. The churna cures urination problems and prevents nocturnal emissions. It also cures various chronic fevers and diseases related to uro-genital system. The churna is highly beneficial in abdominal diseases, intestinal problems and diseases related to semen (dhatu). It improves digestive system and vascular system.

ACTIVITIES DURING AUGUST 2005

Video Satsang at Sunnyvale temple– August 07 – 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Video Satsang- August 13– 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Video Satsang at Fremont temple – August 20 – 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Video Satsang- August 27– 3.00pm to 5.00pm

Prasad will be served after the Satsang

Baal Sanskaar Program (Children’s Moral Education Program) for kids between ages 5-16 years will be organized at Sunnyvale temple and Fremont temples simultaneously. This will expose them to the Great Indian Heritage & develop moral character. Focus is on teaching Pranayam, Meditation & Yogic Exercises for improving intellect & concentration.

In addition to this, Bal Sanskaar classes are also organized in Sunnyvale and Santa Clara every week. Contact Vibhash Trivedi at 408-667-8884, Silky Manwani at 408-772-4058 & Avinash Arora at 408-382-9251 if you want to send your child to these Bal Sanskaar Classes.

Local TV Channel/Online Satsang Currently Being Telecasted

·         Watch Pujya Bapuji’s Amritvani on Comcast, Channel 29 (in Fremont, Newark, and Union City) at

      4.30PM (PST) every Friday.

·         Watch free webcast of Chetichand Shibir, Holi Shibir and Bhopal Satsang of Pujya Bapuji at

     http://satsang.ashram.org/.

Hindu calendar: Upcoming Festivals of August 2005

1 16^th August: Putrada Ekadashi                                                     2 19^th August: Rakshabandhana/ Purnima

3 27^th August: Janmashthmi                                                            4 30^th August: Aja Ekadashi                                            

For more information, please contact:

Avinash Arora: 408-382-9251, Divyanand Baria: 415-585-4555, Kalpesh Jaspara: 408-306-5650 Srinivas Gogineni: 510-585-6403, Sanjay Bhatnagar: 831-212-4680, Vibhash Trivedi: 408-667-8884

FOR FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING CONSULTANCY   CALL   FRED SCHELLACK – TEL: 559.259.3468