Monthly Archives: March 2016

God Looks After You Unasked! Said Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi

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Selected portion of A Devotee’s remembrance. Shantammal speaks of Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi.

One of the visitors was leaving the Ashram. He stood before Bhagavan with folded hands and prayed: “I am going far away. I do not know when I shall be coming back, and if at all I shall be allowed to see your holy face again in this life. I am so much less fortunate than those who have the benefit of your constant presence. How can you help me, a sinner in a distant corner of the world, unless you think of me? I implore you, give me a place in your mind.”

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The Mother of all Chai: By Dr. Harsh K. Luthar

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This morning I skipped breakfast and made instead the “Mother of all Chai”, my special Vegan Chai recipe.

I grated fresh ginger root, grated fresh turmeric root, added five cinnamon sticks (maybe more) and a lot of whole black peppers as well as lot of Fennel seeds, Anise seeds, and Ajwain seeds. Not stopping there, I added many whole Cloves and Cardamom seeds.

The I put the mix in a large pot of water and brought the pot to a boil.

After letting it simmer on low for ten minutes, I added loose black Darjeeling tea to the mix and let it simmer for 5 more minutes.

Using a strainer to pour the liquid in my Chai mug, I added Soy milk and then sweetened the mixture with stevia.

Finally, I sat down and sipped the Chai slowly and watched as this magical potion gently energized me and made me smile and sing.

Mother of all Chai

Ramana Satsangs in NY and Boston

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The Arunachala Ashram is a non profit organization that functions in the U.S. and Canada. They have two formal Ashrams. One is in Jamaica, NY and the other is in Nova Scotia, Canada. Devotees can stay in these Ashrams as guests and enjoy Satsang.

Recently the Arunachala Ashram, with help from the Florida devotees, has started holding annual retreats on Bhagavan’s teachings in Tampa, Florida.

I have visited both the Nova Scotia and the NY Ashrams with my daughter. Being with Bhagavan devotees is like being with family and it is always an enriching and a nourishing time. The Arunachala Ashram website lists Satsangs which are held monthly or weekly around the U.S. and Canada. if one is interested in Bhagavan’s teachings and wants to enjoy Satsang, some of the Satsangs are listed below.

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Ideals of Nonviolence and Universal Love are Sacred

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May all beings be happy

There are many things going on in our social/cultural, economic, and political environments. If we are self-aware, we can see clearly the emotional roller coaster of anger, fear, and hate that the media, politicians, and sometimes even the so-called religious leaders invite us to ride.

Any incitement to hate others can only come from ignorance of one’s divine nature.

With deep faith that the same God resides in all hearts, we hold the ideals of nonviolence and universal love for all beings as sacred. In doing so, we remain calm, rational, and logical as we engage in all our work as karma yoga.

Actions taken in the spirit of service to others brighten the pure intelligence within us that lights up our path.