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Om shuklambaradharam Vishnum, shashivarnam caturbhujam. Prasannavadanam dhyayet sarva vighnopashantaye!
"You who is wearing a white cloth, O' Vishnu, You are the color of the moon, You who has four arms, You have a placid expression on Your face. I meditate on You for the eradication of all obstructions".
***This prayer expresses to the point; my focus, goal, ambition and character of my life and who I am.***
***NOTE: The blue backrounds on the page is the blue of Vishnu, and is like the infinitude of the sky and the deepness of the ocean. It represents God's All-pervading, Eternal, Infinite qualities. Blue is also the color of Akasha or ether/sky. It is also the color of the Visuddha or Throat chakra; the center for speech...that is why it is important to intone the names and prayers to God. And, the white of the letters represent the White light of God that you see and feel in mediation within you; issuing from Vishnu, through the soul and through the mind..... Narayana paro jyothir atma Narayana para..."Narayana the Supreme IS the Light of the Soul or Consciousness" from the Narayana Suktam.
(The Lotus or Padma is one of the symbols for both Lakshmi and Vishnu. It symbolizes Spiritual Perfection, Spiritual Purity, Spiritual Upliftment of the Soul. The unfolding of the pedals of the Lotus represents the Spiritual Awakening of the individual.)
Please take a look at all the beautiful pictures,the informative (5)blogs above, inspiring,soul stiring Hindu mantras/prayer below,(13)video below and Spiritual verses from other Religions below (18) that I have loving compiled for you too. I hope and pray that we all can follow the example of the Yogis, Rishis, Maha-acharyas and Godly people. Not only for ourselves, but, for general upliftment and Spiritual betterment of everyone. May your Bhakti or loving devotion to God increase. And, may you attain God Realization or Enlightenment quickly. Jai Sriman Narayana! Om Shrim Maha-Lakshmiyai namah!
Vishnu and Lakshmi mata on the Causal Ocean.
I have been in L.A. since 2002, and loving it. I have been very blessed by God to be here in California. I love the beach. I love the sunsets in Malibu and Santa Monica. I love to study Astrology and I have try to learn about since 2000. My whole world view and insight has totally be changed by Astrology and Hinduism. I am very dedicated to my Spirituality; through the day, I meditate (Darana/Dhyana), do pranayama, intone certain mantras, perform Agni-hotra or Hindu fire ceremonies, perform Sandhya-vandana(Hindu ritual of purification that is done in the morning), study spiritual topics the Vedic scriptures, Gnosticism, Astrology,etc. I try to be athletic as possible and staying healthy. I am vegatarian and really thinking about being vegan and a rawist. Since being vegatarian, non-alcoholic and practising deeply Hinduism; new levels of awareness, insight and purity have come with it.
***The insignia and forehead marking of the Sri Sampradayam or Orthodox Vishnu devotees***
I am orthodox, traditional hindu Vishnu devotee. I love the ancientness, original traditions, and culture of Hindu Vishnu devotees. I also spent 3 and a half years in a Hindu temple ashram. I was given Brahmana initiation ceremony recieving the Gayatri mantra by my Diksha guru, Narayana Goswami. I am also a Pujari or Ceremonialist in the Radha-Govinda temple in Venice beach California. Where I do the arotik or ritual, Agni-hotra or fire ceremonies and festivals. And, I do seva or service at a Traditional, Orthodox Hindu temple. Also, building this profile, not for myself, but, for all of YOU, to enjoy and to learn a little about Hinduism and the people who practice it.
Vishnum, Jishnum, Maha-Vishnu, Prabha-Vishnu, Maheshvaram! Aneka rupa daityantam namami Purushottamam!
"O' Vishnu, the victorious, Great and all-pervading Vishnu, the Great Lord! You who has many forms, The Enemy of daityas or demons, I bow to you O’ Supreme Person!"
***Explanation of the symbols of Vishnu and Lakshmi***
Tilak or Forehead Marking
"The Symbolic Feet of Vishnu"
The original, scripturally-backed meaning of the fore-head marking or Tilaka of Vaishnavas (or devotees of Vishnu) IS SURRENDERING TO THE FEET OF VISHNU. It symbolizes Prapatti/Saranagati or surrendering to the Will of God by the individual Soul.
"The Sri Yantra"
Sri yantra is the mother of all yantras. Man's spiritual journey from the stage of material existence to ultimate Spiritual Enlightenment is mapped on the Sri Yantra.
Each of the parts of the Sri Yantra, from the outer plane to The Center, corresponds with one of the stages of our Spiritual Awakening. The goal of contemplating the Sri Yantra is to Re-awaken to our Primordial Source; God.
'Sri' is a name for the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi, and the yantra is a direct expression of Lakshmi's divine being. Lakshmi not only bestows material prosperity, but also imparts Divine Wisdom, Spiritual purity, Spiritual perfection and Salvation to all. The worship of Devi in Shri yantra is regarded as the highest form of the Devi worship.
”Sudarshana”
The sharp-spinning discus-like weapon of Vishnu is named "Sudarshana", held by the upper right hand, which symbolizes the purified spiritualized mind. The name Sudarshana is derived from two words - Su, which means good, superior, and Darshan, which means vision or Sight; together, it is "Superior Vision". The chakra represents destruction of one's ego in the awakening and realization of the souls original nature and god, burning away of spiritual ignorance and illusion, and developing the higher spiritual vision and insight to realize god.
“Panchajanya”
A conch shell of Vishnu or Shankha held by the upper left hand, which represents Vishnu's power to create and maintain the universe. The Panchajanya represents the five elements or Panchabhoota - water, fire, air, earth and sky or space. It also represents the five airs or Pranas that are within the body and mind. The conch symbolizes that Vishnu is the primeval Divine sound of creation and universal maintenance. it also represented as Om.
“Padma”
The lotus flower or Padma, held by the lower right hand of Vishnu, represents spiritual liberation, Divine perfection, purity and the unfolding of Spiritual consciousness within the individual. The lotus opening its petals in the light of the Sun is indicative of the expansion and awakening of our long dormant, original spiritual consciousness in the light of god. The lotus in Vishnu's hand symbolizes that god is the power and source from which the universe and the individual soul emerges. The lotus also symbolizes that Vishnu is the embodiment of spiritual perfection and purity. Also that He is the wellspring of these qualities and that the individual soul must seek to awaken these intrinsic Divine qualities from Vishnu by surrendering to and linking with Him.
"Kaumodaki"
The mace of Vishnu or Gada is called "Kaumodaki". It is held by the lower left hand, symbolizes Vishnu's divine power is the source all spiritual, mental and physical strength. It also signifies Vishnu's power to destroy materialistic or demoniac tendencies called anarthas; within the person's consciousness that hinders them from reaching god. Vishnu's mace is the power of the Divine within us to spiritually purify and uplift us from our materialistic bonds.
"Kaustubha jewel, Srivatse mark and Vanamala garland"
Also on Vishnu's chest is the srivatsa mark, symbolising his consort Lakshmi. It is on the chest and in the Heart of Vishnu, where Lakshmi resides as Divine Love. Around His neck, Vishnu wears the auspicious "Kaustubha" jewel; this is another place where Lakshmi devi resides. The garland of flowers around the neck of Vishnu is called "vanamaalaa", it symbolizes loving devotion of the worshipper to Vishnu. And, is a form of Krishna's mother; Yesoda.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Spiritual, funny, fun to be with, cultured, civilized, world-travelled, good conversationalists, virtuous, educated, light-hearted, moral, people who are not lead by irrational fears or phobias, people who Love and accept others, people who are guided by The Rational(in the classical greek and age of enlightenment sense), the intuitive and all the aspects of Higher Spiritual, Civilized Humanity. Like the Yogis, Rishis, Maha-acharyas and Godly people in other ages.
Veda Vyasa, the Divine Scribe; an incarnation of Vishnu.

***Vyasa Vishnu Roopaya, Vyasa Roopaya Vishnave, Namo Vai Brahma Vidaya, Vasishtaya Namo Nama.

“Vyasa who is Vishnu, Vishnu who is Vyasa. Again and again I bow before He who is the Supreme Knowledge and He who is the family of Vasishtam, I bow to!”

Section For Mantras and Prayers Conserning Lakshmi-Narayana/Vishnu:
***Om tad vishnoH paramam padam sadaa pashyanti suurayaH, diviiva chakshur aatatam. Tad vipraaso vipanyavo jaagrivaamsaH samindhate, vishnor yat paramam padam.

"The Godly ever contemplate that supreme abode and feet of Vishnu, as the eye ranges over the sky. The wise and diligent in praise, amply glorify that which is the supreme abode and feet of Vishnu." From the Rig Veda; 1.22.20-21. (One of the most important mantras for Vaishnavas and is the basis for Hindu Vaishnavism).

***Om namo Narayana!
***Om Sriman Narayana charanau sharanam prapadhyeh. Srimate Narayanaya namah.

The Ashtakmantra (eight sylable prayer)and Dwayam Mantra (two sentence prayer)
The original Maha-mantras for Vaishnavas.

***Om asya jananto nama Cit-Viviktan mahaste Vishnoh sumatim bhajamahe om tat sat.***

"Om, Your Self-manifest name, is the Eternal form of Consciousness and Discrimination, O' Vishnu! Even if my knowledge about the glories of reciting this Name is incomplete, still, by reciting It, I will acheive Perfect Knowledge."...the Rig Veda: V.I.15b.3:

***vijnAna-sArathir yas tu,manaH-pragrahavAn naraH.so adhvanaH pAram Apnoti,tad viShNoH paramaM padam.***

"A man who has discrimination for his charioteer and holds the reins of the mind firmly, reaches the end of the road; and that is the supreme abode of Vishnu."...the Katha Upanishad; 1.3.9:

***Agnir vai devānām avamo Vishnoh paramas, tadantareṇa sarvā anyā devatā.

"Agni is the lowest and Vishnu is at the Highest; in between them stand the devas". Aitareya Brahmana;from the Rig Veda,Shakala shakha: 1:1:1.

"The waters are born of the Purusha, so it is said; the water is the child of the Purusha. And since they were his resting place in ancient time, therefore He is traditionally known as Narayana." the Laws of Manu; 1.10

***Vanamali gadi sharngi shankhi chakri ca nandaki, Shriman Narayano Vishnur Vasudevo bhirakshatu!.

”You who wears the forest garland, who has the sword, mace, disk and conch. Oh Lord Narayana! Vishnu! Vasudeva! Protect us!” Vishnu Sahasranama; Verse 108.

***Shanka Chakra gada pane, dvaraka nilaya achyuta. Govinda-Pundarikasha, raksha mam sharanagatam.

”With disk, blowing conch, mace, You never fall from Your abode. O’ Govinda, Lotus-eyed One, protect me…I surrender to You.” Ramayana; Sita’s Chastity prayer.

***Om Dhyeya sada savitrimandala madhyavarti, narayana sarasijasana samnivishta. Keyuravan makakundalavan kiriti, haari hiranmaya vapur-dhrita sankha chakra.

”Meditate on Narayana, centred within the Sun, seated on a lotus, decked with bracelets, earrings like the Makara fish, head adorned by a crown, with flower garland. Lord Hari who is holding conch and disk, whose complexion is gold.” Dhyayam mantra for Surya-Narayana (Vishnu in the Sun).

***Sasanga chakram sakerita kundalam sappeethavastram saraseruhekshanam, Sahara vaksha sthala shobhi kousthubham namai Vishnum sirasa chaturbhujam.

“He who has a conch and wheel in his hands, He who wears a crown and ear globes, He who wears yellow silks, He who has lotus like eyes, He who shines wears Kousthbha jewel (Lakshmi’s abode on Vishnu’s chest) worn in his garlanded chest. I bow before Vishnu, Who has four arms.” The Vishnu Sahasranama stotram.

***Om apavitra-pavitro-va sarva-vastam gato api va, yah smaret pundarikaksham sah bhyantara suchih.

”Whether unpure or pure, and have passed all the conditions of material life. When one Remembers the Lotus-eyed One (Vishnu), they become inner and outwardly cleansed.” From the Garuda Purana.

***Vasudevasryo marthyo vasudeva parayana, Sarva papa vishudhatma Yati brahma sanathanam.

“Those who come near Vasudeva (Vishnu), those take Vasudeva(Vishnu)as shelter. Would get rid of all sins, and become purer than the pure. And will reach Brahman, which exist eternally.” The Vishnu Sahasranama stotram.

***Kayenavacha Manasendryrva budhyat manava prakrithai swabhawat, Karomi yadyat sakalam parasmai Narayana yethi samarpayami.

“Whatever actions I may perform Impelled by the forces of nature By body, word, mind, senses, intellect, soul, I offer to the feet of Narayana.” The Satvika Tyagam or Atma-Samarpana mantra (Surrendering yourself to God).

***Om Maha-devai cha vidmahe, Vishnu pat-nyai cha dhimahi, Taano Lakshmi prachodayat.

”Let us meditate on the Great Goddess (Lakshmi), the consort of Sri Maha Vishnu. May that effulgent Lakshmi inspire and illumine our mind and understanding.” (Gayatri mantra for Lakshmi devi).

***tvam mata sarva-bhutanam, deva-devo harih pita. Tvayaitad vishnuma chadya, jagad vyaptam-characharam.

"You are the mother of all creatures, as that God of gods, Hari (Vishnu), is their father. And this universe, consisting of moving and nonmoving entities, is presently permeated by you, as well as Vishnu." From the Lakshmi stuti.

***Ishanam jagato ‘sya venkatapater visnoh param preyasim tad-vaksassthala-nityavasa rasikam tatsantisamvardhinim, padmalankrta-panipallava-yugam padmasanastham sriyamvatsalyadi-gunojjyalam bhagavatim vande jaganmataram.

”I salute Goddess Lakshmi, who is the Queen of the Universe, who is the most beloved of Vishnu, the Lord of Venkatachala, who is fond of dwelling on His (Vishnu’s) chest, who is the promoter of His forgiving nature, who has hands decorated with lotuses, who is seated on a lotus in the posture of a lotus (called padmasana), who shines with virtues like mercy and who is the Mother of the Universe.“ From Sri Venkatesha Prapatti;1st stanza.

***Namasye sarva-lokanam, jananim abja-sambhavam Shriyam unnidra-padmaksim, vishnor vakshah-sthala-sthitam.

"I offer my obeisances unto the lotus-born mother of all beings, unto Sri [the Goddess of fortune], having lotus-like eyes, and reposing in the bosom of Vishnu." From the Lakshmi Suti.

***Candraprabhasam Yasasajvalantim, Sriyamloke Devajustamudharam. Tam Padminemim Saranamaham Prapadye Alakshmerye, Nasyatam twam vrine.

"Who shines like the full moon and like lightening. Her fame is all-pervading. Denizens of heaven constantly worship Her. She is minificent. Her benevolent hands are like lotuses. I take refuge in Her lotus feet. Let Her destroy my poverty forever. O Mother Mahalakshmi, I take shelter at Your lotus feet.” From Sri Suktam, verse 5.

***Padmasana sthithe, devi, Para brahma swaroopini, Para mesi, jagan matha, Maha Lakshmi Namo sthuthe.

"Who is the goddess who has the seat of Lotus, Who is the personification of the ultimate truth, Who is Goddess of all, And who is the mother of all the world. Salutations to Goddess Mahalakshmi” From the Maha-Lakshmi ashtakam.

***Thaa anekadha samabhavath thadho mithi yamukthwa muchyathe yogi janma samsara bandhaath. Om namo Narayanayethi manthropasako vaikuntabhuvanam gamishyathi.

"that yogi who meditates on it attains salvation and liberation from being born in bondage on the cycle of repeated birth and death. That yogi who meditates on "Om Namo Narayanaya" reaches Vaikunta, the abode of Lord Vishnu.” Narayana Upanishad; verse 4.

***Narayana paro jyothir athma narayana para, Narayana para brahma tatwam narayana para. Narayana paro dyatha , dyanam Narayana para.

"Narayana supreme, is the light of the Soul (or Consciousness), Narayana supreme, is the Supreme Truth or principle, Narayana supreme, is to be meditate on and is the great meditation.” Narayana suktam; verse 4.

***Tasya madhye mahan agni viswa archir viswatho mukha, Sograbuk vibhajan thishtaa annahara majara kavi.

"Inside the center of the heart, resides Great-Shining Fire, which is spread in all directions. And that fire which burns stable, with faces that sees everywhere, and never gets old.” Narayana suktam; verse 9.

***Nish kalanko niranjano Nirvikalpo niraakhyatha shabho deva eka Narayano na dwitheyesthi kaschit. Ya evam veda sa vishnureva bhavathi sa Vishnureva bhavathi.

"Who has no defect, no taint, no change, no limitations but is ever pure, this one God. When Narayana is there, there is no other second. He achieving this Knowledge, becomes like Vishnu himself...he becomes like Vishnu" Narayana Upanishad; verse 2.

Patanjali Murti with Sri Sampradayam tilak and symbols of Vishnu.

***Yogah citta vritti nirodhah. Tada drashtuh swarupe avasthanam.
"Yoga is the cessation of the movements in the consciousness or mind. Then, The Seer (the soul) dwells in his own true splendour."Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; translation by B.K.S. Iyengar;verse 1.2 and 1.3.

*** Vritti sarupyam itaratra. .
"When The Seer (the soul) identifies with consciousness or with the objects seen, He (the soul) unites with them and forgets His grandeur."Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; translation by B.K.S. Iyengar;verse 1.4.

***Tatah pratyakcetana adhigamah api antaraya abhavah ca.
"Meditation on God with the repetition of AUM removes obstacles to the mastery of the inner Self." Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; translation by B.K.S. Iyengar;verse 1.29.

***Vishoka va jyotishmati.
"Or, inner stability is gained by meditating on the luminous, sorrowless, effulgent Light (within)." Yoga Sutras of Patanjali; translation by B.K.S. Iyengar;verse 1.36.

The Face of Vishnu as Venkateshwara or "The Lord who takes away sins".

***Om Venkateshaya vidmahe, Tirupatinataya dimahi, tanno Shrinivasa prachodayat. (Gayatri mantra for Venkateshwara).

***Nityaya niravadayaya, satyananda-chidatmane. Sarvantaratmane, srimad-venkatesaya mangalam.

"May all auspiciousness be unto Sriananda who is the Inner Soul of all, and to Venkatesa who is eternal, blemishless, and of the form of sat (existence) chit (consciousness) and ananda (bliss)”. Venkatesha Mangalasanam; Stanza 5

***parasmai brahmane purna-kamaya paramatmane. Prayunje para-tattvaya, venkatesaya mangalam.

"May all auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa who is the Supreme Brahman, whose desires are fulfilled, and who is the Supreme Soul”. Venkatesha Mangalasanam; Stanza 7.

***Lokaikapavana sarit parishobhithange, Twat pada darasana, dine cha mamaghameesa, Harda thamascha sakalam layamapa bhooman,Sri Venkatesa mama dehi Karavalambam.

"Please give me the protection of your hands, Oh Lord Venkatesa! Whose feet is washed by the universally purifying waters, And the day that I catch sight of your holy feet, my sins, As well the darkness in my mind gets dissolved and disappear”; Venkatesa Karavalmba; verse 12.

***prayah svacharanau pumsam, saranyatvena panina. Krpaya disate srimad-venkatesaya mangalam.

"May auspiciousness be unto Sri Venkatesa, whose right hand (called Varadahasta) points to His feet, which is the refuge for all human beings”. Venkatesha Mangalasanam;Stanza 9.

***manmurdhni kaliyaphane vikatatavisu, sri-venkatadri-sikhare sirasi srutinam. Chittepy ananya-manasam samam ahitau te, sri-venkatesa! charanau saranam prapadye.

"Venkatesa! I seek refuge at Thy feet which are placed in the same way; on my sinner's head as on the hood of the serpent Kaliya, in the thick forests, on the peak of Venkatachala, in the Upanishads and in the hearts of the sages who meditate on God”. Venkatesha Prapatti; stanza 12.

***satvottarais-satata-sevya-padambujena, samsara-taraka-dayardra-drganchalena. saumyopayantr-munina mama darsitau te, sri-venkatesa! charanau saranam prapadye.

"Venkatesa! I seek refuge at Thy feet which are shown to me by the sage Manavala, the sage whose feet are always worshipped by Sattvic people (men of sattva guna) and whose mind and merciful glances enable mankind to cross the ocean of transmigration (samsara). Venkatesha Prapatti; stanza 15.

***Section For Videos and Music Conserning Lakshmi-Narayana/Vishnu:
Om Namo Narayana

A beautifully done and inspiring video. This prayer to Lord Vishnu is called the Tirumantra or Ashtakmantra and is one of the most important and original Maha-mantras for Vaishnavas in traditional, orthodox Hinduism. Ramanujacharya brought this Maha-mantra from out of secrecy for the benefit and upliftment of Humanity..




Narayana Sooktam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMdXVPf_nXM


This is a very ancient and powerful prayer to Vishnu. It is one of the most important hymns for Shruti or Vedic Scripture following Vaishnavas or Vishnu devotees. It is very esoteric and mystical. It describes Gods deeper aspects. To know and understand this suktam, meditate on God WITHIN you.



Shri Venkateshwara Stotram
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPrcBuWG9ns

This is a very soul-stirring, powerful and primary prayers to the proper form of Vishnu to be worshipped for this age of kali....Venkateshwara. The lady singing it is M.S. Subbalaxshmi. She was a renowned Carnactic singer in India for many years. I have grown soo much from this prayer and from this lady. The primary theme of this prayer,….is Surrendering to and glorifying God.



Shri Venkateshwara Suprabhatam - Sing Along
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cmqvFlfWzY

This is a very beautiful prayer that is intoned in the morning by Vaishnavas to Vekateshwara; the Scripturally/Vedically proper form of Vishnu to worship to in this age of kali. Another reason this is a good video, is that it has the roman transliteration and english translation...so you can understand what is being intoned. The lady intoning this prayer, her name was M.S. Subbalakshmi. Her version of this prayer is the best.



Sri Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuuXh6mHlRk

This is a beautiful and inspiring mantra to Lakshmi mata. Lakshmi is not only the Godess of Fortune, but, also our Path back to God. To appease Mother Lakshmi is to recieve the mercy and blessing of God or Vishnu. Lakshmi is Divine Love. She is Spiritual Purity. She is Divine Perfection. She is the embodiment of Spiritual attainment. She is Spiritual progress. Lakshmi represents Heaven or the Spiritual world.



Purusha Sooktam
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9EUIzIONFw

This is an ancient and powerful hymn to Vishnu from the Rig Veda. This hymn is one of the main prayers in Orthodox Hinduism. It describes the nature and characteristics of God. Every one who adheres to the Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism should be familiar with this hymn.



Gayatri Maha Mantra
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5t8kzbJVf4

This is a beautiful and wonderful video. The Gayatri mantra is the sum total and essense of the four Vedas and Upanishads. The Gayatri Mantra is very important for purification and enlightenment. And, is the most important mantra in Hinduism. One of the Brahma-Vidya states....the Gayatri mantra IS Brahman.

First Hymn in the Rig Veda to Agni; the Fire god
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hgkucBAqYE

The Rig Veda is the oldest religious scripture in the world. The mantra is for Agni, the fire god. How the mantra is being intoned is the correct and proper way Vedically. And,it still sounds just as powerful and fresh as when it was intoned 5,000 years ago,...because it is rooted in the un-swerving eternal nature and power of God.

Beautiful Story of Prajapati or Brahma(Lord of all living beings) from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad; a lesson in the three Divine qualities.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm69GbwL47c

Wonderful story from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad about Brahma/Prajapati teaching the devas, the humans and demons about three very important Divine Vedic/Dharmic qualities to cultivate within them to inprove Spiritually. Very informative.

Sri Suktam; Vedic Hymn from the Sama Veda to Lakshmi Ma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CT0Ty3iBT8

The Sri Suktam or Lakshmi Suktam is one of the main Pancha-Suktani or Five Suktams that are used in Vedic/Hindu rituals and ceremonies. It is said, that this Suktam to Lakshmi bestows mystical blessings and powers to people who intone it regularly. A Suktam is an excerpt from one of the Original four Vedas; Rig, Sama, Yajur (Shukla and Krishna or White and Black Yajur Veda) and Atharva Veda. The Sri (Lakshmi) Suktam is from the Sama Veda. Regular chanting of this Suktam is very purifying.



Beginning of Kali Yuga (English Subtitles)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSPUy9wzXkM

A wonderful dramatization from the Srimad Bhagavatam or Bhagavata Purana of the beginnings of the age of Kali or Kali yuga.

Please, please watch, learn and protect yourself from the spiritually debilitating influence of the age of Kali...age we live in. It is only by spiritual practices, adhererence to Spiritual Virtues and your loving devotion to God that will help you stave off the spiritually hindering currents of the age.



Beautiful Prayer to Vishnu/Narayana; the Supreme Soul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwqwXRpwx70


This is a very beautiful prayer to Vishnu. Who, according to the original Vedic scriptures, is the Supreme Soul and the Supreme God. The singing and music is very soothing and soul-stirring.



Section For Wisdom From Other Religions:

Even if you can explain thousands of sutras and shastras, unless you "See you own Nature", yours is the teaching of a mortal, not a Buddha."

To find a Buddha, you have to "See your Nature" (i.e. experience within God and Soul). Whoever "Sees his Nature"...is a Buddha.

You "See" a light, it's the Light of your own "Nature". Someone who "Sees his own Nature" (God consciousness within) finds the Way. Someone who "Sees his Nature"....is a Buddha".

From The Zen Teachings of Bodhidharma.

"Unless you "See your Mind" (i.e experiencing our original God conscienceness), reciting so much prose is useless.

Whoever "Sees his Nature"...is a Buddha, whoever doesnt is a mortal. Unless they see their "Nature", how can people call themselves buddhas?

"You see "a light" (Within) brighter than the Sun, your remaining attachments will suddenly come to an end and "the Nature of Reality" (God consciousness within) will be revealed.

From The Zen Teachings of Bodhidharma.

If you dont "See your Nature" (experience God within) invoking buddhas, reciting sutras, making offerings, and keeping precepts are all useless.

To attain enlightenment you have to "See your Nature". Unless you "See your Nature", all this talk about cause and effect is nonsense.

If you seek "Direct Understanding", dont hold on to any appearance whatsoever. To attain enlightment without "Seeing your Nature"...is impossible".

From The Zen Teachings of Bodhidharma.

"Jesus said: He who drinks from my mouth will become LIKE I AM. And, I will become he. And, the Hidden Things will be revealed to him." From the Gospel of Thomas,verse 108.

"Jesus said: Therefore I say that if one is Unified, one will be filled with Light, but, if one is Divided one will be filled with darkness (material)." From the Gospel of Thomas, verse 61c.

"Jesus said: One who knows everything else but who does not KNOW HIMSELF...knows nothing." From the Gospels of Thomas, verse 67.

"Jesus said: When you Understand Yourselves…. you will be Understood. And you will Realize that YOU are Sons of the living Father. If you do not Know Yourselves, Then you exist in poverty (Spiritual) and you are that poverty." Gospel of Thomas, verse 3b.

"Jesus said: Blessed are The Single Ones and The Chosen Ones....for you will find the Kingdom of God. Because you emerged from It...you will Return to It." From the Gospel of Thomas; verse 49.

"Jesus said: The Kingdom of God is WITHIN YOU and it is outside you." From the Gospel of Thomas; verse 3a.

"His disciples said to Him: Show us The Place You Are, for it is essentail for us to Seek It. Jesus said: He who has ears let him hear. There is Light WITHIN a Man of Light, and He lights up all of the world. If he is not alight, there is darkness." Gospel of Thomas, verse 24.

"Jesus said: The world is not worthy of one who finds HIMSELF." From the Gospel of Thomas; verse 111b.

"Jesus said: Blessed is one who has Labored and has found LIFE. LOOK AT The Living One while you live, for if you die and then try to SEE HIM...you will not be able to do so." From Gospel of Thomas; verses 58 and 59.

“Jesus said: I tell you that The Son of Man is WITHIN YOU ALL! Seek Him INSIDE; those who search diligently and earnestly shall surely find Him.” From the Gospel of Mary.

“for where the Heart is…lies Buried Treasure. That’s why Good (God) enters your Heart To Return you ….back to your Source.” From the Gospel of Mary.

“If you KNOW the Spirit, you Become…The Spirit. If you KNOW Christ, you Become…Christ-like. If you KNOW The Father, you Become….as The Father.” From the Gospel of Philip.

“Life and Light is God, The Father from whom Man emanates. So CONTEMPLATE well, and you too shall RISE FROM THE DEAD. You who are fast asleep, dreaming the dream of life. Stir Yourself, AWAKEN and attentively SEARCH WITHIN!” From the Apocalypse of the Great Power and Poimandres; Gnostic and Hermetic text.

“The Father Anointed The Son, in the Bridal Chamber of the Heart’s Core; The Son surrendered his will. The Father was in The Son and The Son in The Father. This is The Kingdom.” From the Gospel of Philip..

“He who KNOWS The TRUTH (God;His nature/characteristic and your relationship to Him), is free from sin, but he who sins is its slave. He who subdues his personal will shall become Free. If you BECOME truly spiritual, The Spirit will Love you.” From the Gospel of Philip.

“The worldly See The All but fail …to KNOW their own SELF. Through Truth you learn to Know your SELF, what you Know…you Become.” From the Gospel of Philip..

He is obviously beyond the plagues of lust and fear. He masters the mind and senses and is above jealousy. If The Enemy comes to attack, he’ll be defeated by a Higher Power.” From the Gospel of Philip..

“Jesus said: Enter the Chamber of your Heart, seal the door, then pray to your Father, who is in Secret. The Father is The One Within them all and is The Perfection. There is nothing else beyond…”That I Am”. It transforms men from mere Christians INTO A CHRIST.” From the Gospel of Philip.

“Jesus said: Self Knowledge is Liberation. THE EXILED (souls bound to the material world) will Return to Unity and be Fulfilled” From the Gospel of Philip..

“The true priests may Enter Within The Veil….with The High Priest.” From the Gospel of Philip..

“I am Within, in your Heart. I am your True Nature; the Creativity of your Self. Those who Dwell in My Substance….Know Me.” The Thunder; Gnostic text about the Soul or Sophia.

“If a man or woman Regains their former SELF, there’ll be an end to Death(being focused/absorbed/bound to the material world. Not being Awakened;fully or to a certain extent,to your original Divine Consciousness as a spark of God). To Know one’s SELF….if one doesn’t Know one’s SELF, it is impossible to ENJOY what’s OWNED..” From the Gospel of Philip.

“He breathed NEW LIFE INTO them, so they might Know The Truth(God) INWARDLY and Become SONS of Inner Knowledge. For THEY ARE Truth; their Father…IS WITHIN. They are in Him, Who is Flawless. His Offspring(we as sparks of God)….are Flawless.” From the Gospel of Truth.

(The Soul/the women, hearing The Call and being infused with The Breath of New Life from God to AWAKEN/Resurrection from out of the "Coffin" of the material world,confinement to dark,limited body consciousness and spiritual ignorance.)

“So that through THIS Immortality, man might attain Self Knowledge, and Awaken from his deep sleep of Forgetfulness (of our original Divine consciousness;as sparks of God). Those who Practiced REJOICED, Discovering Him…IN THEMSELVES. For YOUR SOURCE is in The Limitless. He needs that Self Knowledge, which will make him Flawless. For the Flawlessness of the All dwells in The Father; they must TURN INWARDS towards Him.” From the Sophia of Jesus Christ and Gospel of Truth.

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