Arosa Go-ssip! (Rest and Action - Part 2)

The Second Golden Principle is "I am nothing".

Just for a few seconds, if we can drop our indentity and self-image then we will be able to meditate. Often, our own judgment of ourself does not let us be. We judge ourselves as intelligent or stupid, rich or poor, useful or useless, and so on. Personally, I feel judging ourself or others is a complete waste of time. It does nothing for us. In fact it robs us of our innocence. But if you must judge, then just for a few moments, when it is time to rest, let go of those judgments. Become empty. Have faith that everything is ok!

The Third Golden Principle is "I do nothing".

Sheer efortlessness! Like charging a mobile phone - just plug it in and let it be. Similarly, when we re-charge our Self, we just plug into the infinite conciousness and be!

Practice these 3 golden principles tonight and share your experience with us! (don't just read the Bhagwat Gita - experience it!)

Jai Gurudev!

Arosa Go-ssip! (Rest and Action - Part 1)

Someone asked Guruji a question on dispassion to which He said something really beautiful. I dont remember His exact words but the essence of what He said was this...

He said that dispassion is misunderstood by most people.
In life we swing between rest and action.
When we rest, we must rest with an attitude that "Everything is ok". This is where dispassion is needed. This dispassion makes our rest deeper so that when we are awake, we are so alert that we can actually see every small mistake and correct it.

In the Bhagwat Gita, Krishna explains to Arjuna the 3 golden principles (or attitudes) that one must follow to go deep into meditation.

The first one is, "I want nothing" - dropping all desires just for a few moments and becoming empty. For example, when we are chasing a target at work or in college, so often our mind is consumed with the desire to achieve the target. This does not let us be 100% either in the action or in rest. The very thought of the target starts eating into our efficiency and effectiveness which in turn weakens our capability in achieving the target itself! It becomes very obvious that the mind needs to rest but the worry and stress does not allow it to rest. So instead of wasting our time and energy, a good idea would be to accept the situation as it is and rest with the attitude and faith that "Everything is ok"!

to be contd...

In the meanwhile enjoy this video :)

Love & Jai Gurudev!

Live from Arosa!

Hi everyone!! I finally found an internet connection here :)

We are in Arosa, Switzerland!!! (a beautiful country with a population of less than 700,000 people) It’s just us and Guruji here… literally!! Arosa is a ski resort kind of place 1800 metres above sea and since summer has just begun here there’s nobody around! All the shops, restaurants & hotels are closed except for two hotels which we have been allowed to use by special permission. So the volunteers here are practically running both hotels and doing a fantabulous job.

We are put up at Hotel Robinson, a quiet cozy place tucked away among snow capped mountains and a lake and a river! Here’s the view from our Hotel.

Guruji has been talking on Chapters 6 & 7 of the Bhagwat Gita – we have been really lucky to have some really amazing knowledge sessions and fabulous meditations with Him. Today, He took us to Cape Horn – the highest spot in Arosa. We took a Gondola (like a cable car) 2700 meters above sea. Enjoy the pictures!!

And some videos…. :)

Somebody asked Guruji, “Guruji aap sab se pehle Arosa kab aye the?”
Guruji said, “Jab ye pahaad banaa tha tab.”

More on Arosa coming soon…. stay tuned :)
Jai Gurudev!

CHASING TARGETS: R u the aeroplane or the rocket?

Here's a little something on chasing targets that I learnt in the last month and want to share with you all....

Step 1: Set a target that sets your backside on fire!! (your target must be realistic yet uncomfortable)

This reminds me of a joke - An aeroplane once asked a rocket, "How is it that you can fly so fast?"The Rocket replies, "Well, when you have a whole lot of fire up your ass, you'll know!" :) :)

Very often the reason we don't achieve our targets is because we don't set them right. Bawa once told us, "set a target that gives you a gulp down your throat" It is pointless chasing a target that you know you can achieve especially when you have a Guru in your life! So the one thought that u must definately keep away while setting targets and chasing them is "your comfort". We find comfort in many things around us - one of our major comfort factors is the team that we are working with. The secret behind chasing a target lies in forgetting that you have a team! You're only "team" is U and Guruji :) Of course, you work and the latter delivers. BUT FOR THE LATTER TO DELIVER YOU HAVE TO WORK!!! When you work, you will see things work for you. We often set targets and forget to work! :)

Step 2: Chase your target with SINCERITY and FUN!! Be sincere & creative. Do things differently. Have fun! (make sure the others know how much fun you're having)

Step 3: Sustain the momentum.

This is where you look around at people (aeroplanes) who have gotten interested in what you're doing and turn them into rockets!!! The key to sustaining momentum is to not lose your power to a situation or person around you. You should ALWAYS be more powerful than the situation. Work from an empowered state of mind. There will be times when your teamates fall short or something doesn't work as per plan ... when this happens, there's a good chance you will or have already slackened. Pull up your socks and work. Retain the power. Remember, it's only U and the Master. Live the knowledge 100%. Read knowledge sheets. Do your sadhana & satsang.

Step 4: 99% IS NOT = 100% - go all the way and this universe will be yours :)

Often we forget to be clear on when and where our target completes. Remember to do this exercise at step no.1 and keep at it until you have delivered a 100%. Believe me, the 1% that you miss out will prick you like a 1000 pins!

Step 5: Surrender!!

It's a good idea to protect yourself from any misconceptions that you may have harnessed along the way by surrendering all your actions and the results (however unconnected they may seem) to Guruji and knowing that it is only His will that has manifested! 100% action from your side ensures 100% surrender and sets you free!! :) :)

Jai Gurudev!

love

Pooja

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