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General Discussion / Re: Christian quotes

« on: November 25, 2012, 10:53:57 AM »

The fear of the LORD [is]
the beginning of knowledge:

(Proverbs)
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General topics / vandhE mAtharam

« on: November 25, 2012, 10:44:06 AM »

vandhE mAtharam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFvXvU9jxwg

Here is the translation in prose of the above two stanzas rendered by Sri Aurobindo Ghose. This has also been adopted by the Government of India's national portal

The original Vande Mataram consists of six stanzas and the translation in prose for the complete poem by Shri Aurobindo appeared in Karmayogin, 20 November 1909.

vande mātaram
sujalāṃ suphalāṃ
malayajaśītalām
śasya śyāmalāṃ
mātaram
vande mātaram

śubhra jyotsnā
pulakita yāminīm
phulla kusumita
drumadalaśobhinīm
suhāsinīṃ
sumadhura bhāṣiṇīm
sukhadāṃ varadāṃ
mātaram
vande mātaram

I show gratitude to thee, Mother,
richly-watered, richly-fruited,
cool with the winds of the south,
dark with the crops of the harvests,
The Mother!

Her nights rejoicing in the glory of the moonlight,
her lands clothed beautifully with her trees in flowering bloom,
sweet of laughter, sweet of speech,
The Mother, giver of boons, giver of bliss.

Apart from the above prose translation, Sri Aurobindo also translated Vande Mataram into a verse form known as Mother, I Bow to Thee.

Sri Aurobindo commented thus on his English translation of the poem:[7]

“   It is difficult to translate the National Song of India into verse in another language owing to its unique union of sweetness, simple directness and high poetic force.   ”

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2268

General Discussion / Re: Christian quotes

« on: November 25, 2012, 10:35:45 AM »

Teach me to do thy will; for thou [art]
my God: thy spirit [is] good;
lead me into the land of uprightness.

(Psalms)

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2269

General Discussion / Re: sandhyA vandanam - Discussion

« on: November 25, 2012, 08:27:41 AM »

Friends,

This prvachanam of AcArya of Sringeri is interesting, he talks about Sandhyavandam at 7th and 18th minute of the above talk.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ywDTCIN0eY&feature=youtu.be

I am currently out of town, hence i would be able to proceed with the procedure thread only when i am back to my place. Meantime, this anugraham of AcArya is blessing.

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General Discussion / Re: my musings

« on: November 25, 2012, 06:50:39 AM »

jnyAna or Bhakti, both happens only when He wills!

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2271

General Discussion / Re: Christian quotes

« on: November 25, 2012, 06:44:32 AM »

I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have
compassion on whom I will have compassion.
So then [it is] not of him that willeth,
nor of him that runneth, but of
God that sheweth mercy.

(Romans)

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General Discussion / Re: Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna

« on: November 25, 2012, 06:32:01 AM »

It isn't necessary to read all of the Gita. One can get the essence of the Gita
by repeating the word ten times. It becomes reversed and is then 'tagi'. The
essence of the book is: 'O man, renounce everything and worship God.'

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

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General Discussion / Re: my musings

« on: November 24, 2012, 10:01:00 PM »

இணிது இணிது எகாண்தம் இணிது

inidhu inidhu ekAntham inidhu

'Sweetest of all is being alone'

(avvaiyAr)

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2274

General Discussion / Re: Christian quotes

« on: November 24, 2012, 09:35:28 PM »

Humble yourselves therefore
under the mighty hand of God,
that he may exalt you in due time:
Casting all your care upon him;
for he careth for you.

(1 peter)

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2275

General Discussion / Re: Christian quotes

« on: November 24, 2012, 09:28:34 PM »

For with thee [is] the fountain of life:
in thy light shall we see light.

(Psalms)

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General Discussion / Re: Christian quotes

« on: November 24, 2012, 09:06:41 PM »

I form the light, and create darkness:
I make peace, and create evil:
I the LORD do all these [things.]

(Isaiah)

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General Discussion / Re: Christian quotes

« on: November 24, 2012, 08:49:58 PM »

The steps of a [good] man are ordered by the LORD:
and he delighteth in his way.

(Psalms)

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General topics / Re: Tamil Scriptures

« on: November 24, 2012, 02:01:42 PM »

Once a devotee of Kanchi Mahaperiyava went to have darshan of him and pleaded his low income was not enough to carry
on the day to day expenses, and also to marry way his daughter.  Mahaperiyava asked: Do you chant any swami slokas?
He said: I am chanting Kandhar Anubhuti every day apart from sandhya vandanam on the three occasions on any day.
Mahaperiyava said: In Kandar Anubhuti itself there is a request to Skanda to confer the you enough income, why do you
worry? Continue to chant.

The devotee was wondering. Mahaperiyava explained: See  the last song. GuruvAi, varuvAi aruLvAi guhane!  varuvAi means
income also, he will give enough income to you in due course. Do not worry. Keep chanting Kandhar Anubhuti.

வருவது  தானே  வரும் !
வருவதுதானே  வரும் !   

What comes ,comes on its own!(whether we invite it or not )

What (has to)come comes.(No other thing could have come!)

Tamizh is such a wonderful language ,so expressive and succinct.People think that there are not enough alphabets to support it phonetically but the richness of this ancient language is elsewhere!

What Joy! Tamizl inbam.

இன்பத் தமிழ் பாரதிதாசன் கவிதைகள் (தமிழ்) தமிழுக்கும் அமுதென்று பேர் - அந்தத் தமிழ் இன்பத் தமிழ் எங்கள் உயிருக்கு நேர். தமிழ் எங்கள் சமூகத்தின் விளைவுக்கு நீர்.! தமிழுக்கு மணமென்று பேர் - இன்பத் தமிழ் எங்கள் வாழ்வுக்கு நிருமித்த ஊர்.! தமிழுக்கு மதுவென்று பேர் - இன்பத் தமிழ் எங்கள் உரிமைச்செம் பயிருக்கு வேர் ! தமிழ் எங்கள் இளமைக்குப் பால் - இன்பத் தமிழ் நல்ல புகழ்மிக்க புலவர்க்கு வேல். தமிழ் எங்கள் உயிருக்கு வான் - இன்பத் தமிழ் எங்கள் அசதிக்குச் சுடர்தந்த தேன். தமிழ் எங்கள் அறிவுக்குத் தோள் - இன்பத் தமிழ் எங்கள் கவிதைக்கு வயிரத்தின் வாள. தமிழ் எங்கள் பிறவிக்குத் தாய் - இன்பத் தமிழ் எங்கள் வலமிக்க உளமுற்ற தீ - பாரதிதாசன்

Sweet Tamil - Tamil too is known as nectar - That Tamil. is extolled as per with our lives ! Tamil means the moon - that Tamil. to our society, is a percious boon Tamil means fragrance - That Tamil is our peoples peaceful home Tamil is an intoxicating charm - That Tamil is the root of all our liberty" Tamil is the cause of our valour - That Tamil for the scholars, is a powerful arrow ! Tamil lifts up high above the sky - that Tamil is an invigorating honey sweet ! Tamil is the companion of our wisdom - That Tamil, to our verses, is a diamond sword ! Tamil, mother, carried us in her woumb- That Tamil is a powerful and enthusing flame ! Translated By M.S.venkatachalam. Trhichy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39LJ3tcafB8

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The teachings of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi / Re: On Vasana Kshaya (Destruction of Tendencies)

« on: November 24, 2012, 08:44:57 AM »

"The body does not endure without a trace of lust, anger, and the like.
You should try to reduce them to a minimum."

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

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General Discussion / Re: Teachings of Sri Ramakrishna

« on: November 24, 2012, 08:38:39 AM »

"The body does not endure without a trace of lust, anger, and the like.
You should try to reduce them to a minimum."

The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna

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