Hazrat Mohammed came to know that one of his visitors was in the habit of slandering. He called that person and gave him a pillow made out of soft feathers and said, “Scatter these feathers in every house.” The man set out with great enthusiasm. He kept one feather in each house while also slandering somebody or the other.
The next evening the prophet told him, “Now collect all the feathers.” The man asked, “How can that be possible now? All the feathers must have been blown off by now.” The prophet said, “Same is the case with the irresponsible words which you speak wherever you go; they too cannot be retrieved as they are blown here and there. You gain nothing by that, rather you lose your life energy and those who listen to it are also ruined.”
(Translated excerpts from the book ‘Prabhu! Param Prakash ki or le chal’ – a book published by the ashram)
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Attack on Indian Culture
Dainik Navjyoti, Kota: How far are the misleading, false and scandalous propaganda against Pujya Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu justified?
Just think…
1. By the divine inspiration of Pujya Bapuji, 17,500 Bal Sanskar Kendras are being run throughout the country where children imbibe noble traits to scale the heights of character development.
2. Gurukuls have been established based on a system which has the combined features of ancient Indian Culture and modern education, to mould children into noble citizens of the country and society.
3. ‘Vidyarthi Ujjwal Bhavishya Nirman Shivirs’ are organized throughout the country every year for the physical, mental and spiritual development of children.
4. Satsanga and Shivirs are organized all over the country throughout the year by Pujya Bapuji to revive and preserve the fading glory of Indian Culture and help more and more people avail themselves of it’s benefits.
5. Many campaigns such as providing free food and education, mobile dispensaries and inspiring tribals towards spiritual upliftment are being run by Pujya Bapuji in Orissa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar and other tribal regions.
Is it right to make such false allegations against the divine works of such a great saint who is dedicated to the world?
1. Is it right to hurt the faith and sentiments of crores of sadhakas?
2. Does he media have the right to make baseless allegations or use denigrating words against saints without any substantial evidence?
3. Are such activities possible at places where Gurukuls and Bal Sanskar Kendras are established for the all round development of children?
4. Is any kind of atrocity on children possible where Pujya Bapuji instructs that children should be tended, nurtured and protected like flowers in the summer camps?
5. All the citizens are requested to stay clear of such misleading propaganda and decide for themselves as to what the truth is.
(Sadhaka Parivar)
Just think…
1. By the divine inspiration of Pujya Bapuji, 17,500 Bal Sanskar Kendras are being run throughout the country where children imbibe noble traits to scale the heights of character development.
2. Gurukuls have been established based on a system which has the combined features of ancient Indian Culture and modern education, to mould children into noble citizens of the country and society.
3. ‘Vidyarthi Ujjwal Bhavishya Nirman Shivirs’ are organized throughout the country every year for the physical, mental and spiritual development of children.
4. Satsanga and Shivirs are organized all over the country throughout the year by Pujya Bapuji to revive and preserve the fading glory of Indian Culture and help more and more people avail themselves of it’s benefits.
5. Many campaigns such as providing free food and education, mobile dispensaries and inspiring tribals towards spiritual upliftment are being run by Pujya Bapuji in Orissa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Bihar and other tribal regions.
Is it right to make such false allegations against the divine works of such a great saint who is dedicated to the world?
1. Is it right to hurt the faith and sentiments of crores of sadhakas?
2. Does he media have the right to make baseless allegations or use denigrating words against saints without any substantial evidence?
3. Are such activities possible at places where Gurukuls and Bal Sanskar Kendras are established for the all round development of children?
4. Is any kind of atrocity on children possible where Pujya Bapuji instructs that children should be tended, nurtured and protected like flowers in the summer camps?
5. All the citizens are requested to stay clear of such misleading propaganda and decide for themselves as to what the truth is.
(Sadhaka Parivar)
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Chhindwara Gurukul Children Murder Case – Revelations
After investigations, Shri M.R. Krishna, I.G. of Jabalpur Range revealed findings of the Chhindwara Gurukul children murder case.
“In the first investigation, a panel of two doctors did the post mortem. Because there was a similar incident two days later, for the second investigation, a panel of four doctors did the post mortem. Out of the four doctors, one doctor is a Senior Doctor in the Medical Institute of Bhopal and another is the Head of Department of the Forensic Department in Jabalpur College.
In our view, we have done a screening of all the suspects involved. Out of the suspects, one of them is a child named Rituraj Dixit. He was admitted recently this July (10, July 2008). His father got him admitted in the Gururkul with the objective that he would take care of his two younger cousins. From the beginning, Rituraj was not interested in coming to the Gurukul.
Small children stay on the ground floor of the hostel. Older children are not allowed here. The attendant for small children takes them for a bath and later drops them back in their room. In both the cases of death, Rituraj came downstairs. Saying, “I want to go to the toilet” ,he went to the downstairs bathroom. On the 31st, when Vedanta was found unconscious, Rituraj’s statement was, “At that time, I was sitting in the toilet on the side. I was there for fifteen-twenty minutes. I did not hear a single word, when a child came or when a child went”. This was his initial statement. We considered him a suspect from the start.
On Vedanta’s corpse, there were clear, visible teeth marks of being bitten on his left shoulder. An impression of Rituraj’s teeth were compared and found similar to the teeth marks on Vedanta’s shoulder. After Rituraj was informed thus, “Your teeth marks have been found on Vedanta’s body” ,he then started revealing the truth. He slowly revealed the whole sequence of events. He accepted responsibility for the offence of committing both the murders.
On the 29th, ten minutes before Ramakrishna’s murder, another small boy who studies in Std. I, was playing nearby-Rituraj tempted him with a toffee and took him into the bathroom. He shut the door and pressing the boy’s face with his hand, he covered his nose and mouth. Just at that moment, two children came into the toilet. So Rituraj had to let go of the small boy. Being a small boy, he did not comprehend what had been done to him. He stepped out and went to his room.
Vedanta put up quite a struggle to protect himself. He struggled with his hands and legs. To control him, Rituraj dug his teeth into his left shoulder to terrify him.
Fresh information about Rituraj reveals that neither Rituraj nor any one from his family has taken deeksha (initiation from a Satguru) from Bapuji. The police should also expose
any other people involved in the conspiracy, if any.
“In the first investigation, a panel of two doctors did the post mortem. Because there was a similar incident two days later, for the second investigation, a panel of four doctors did the post mortem. Out of the four doctors, one doctor is a Senior Doctor in the Medical Institute of Bhopal and another is the Head of Department of the Forensic Department in Jabalpur College.
In our view, we have done a screening of all the suspects involved. Out of the suspects, one of them is a child named Rituraj Dixit. He was admitted recently this July (10, July 2008). His father got him admitted in the Gururkul with the objective that he would take care of his two younger cousins. From the beginning, Rituraj was not interested in coming to the Gurukul.
Small children stay on the ground floor of the hostel. Older children are not allowed here. The attendant for small children takes them for a bath and later drops them back in their room. In both the cases of death, Rituraj came downstairs. Saying, “I want to go to the toilet” ,he went to the downstairs bathroom. On the 31st, when Vedanta was found unconscious, Rituraj’s statement was, “At that time, I was sitting in the toilet on the side. I was there for fifteen-twenty minutes. I did not hear a single word, when a child came or when a child went”. This was his initial statement. We considered him a suspect from the start.
On Vedanta’s corpse, there were clear, visible teeth marks of being bitten on his left shoulder. An impression of Rituraj’s teeth were compared and found similar to the teeth marks on Vedanta’s shoulder. After Rituraj was informed thus, “Your teeth marks have been found on Vedanta’s body” ,he then started revealing the truth. He slowly revealed the whole sequence of events. He accepted responsibility for the offence of committing both the murders.
On the 29th, ten minutes before Ramakrishna’s murder, another small boy who studies in Std. I, was playing nearby-Rituraj tempted him with a toffee and took him into the bathroom. He shut the door and pressing the boy’s face with his hand, he covered his nose and mouth. Just at that moment, two children came into the toilet. So Rituraj had to let go of the small boy. Being a small boy, he did not comprehend what had been done to him. He stepped out and went to his room.
Vedanta put up quite a struggle to protect himself. He struggled with his hands and legs. To control him, Rituraj dug his teeth into his left shoulder to terrify him.
Fresh information about Rituraj reveals that neither Rituraj nor any one from his family has taken deeksha (initiation from a Satguru) from Bapuji. The police should also expose
any other people involved in the conspiracy, if any.
Monday, September 1, 2008
Memorandum Issued to Stop Propaganda, Hindu Organizations come forward
Dainik Bhaskar, Bhopal, 03-08-08. Hindu organizations against the unabated and deceitful propaganda against Bapu Asaram took to the streets. Later, they gave A.D.M Chandershekhar Neelkanth a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister. According to them, so many unsocial elements have capitalized on this incident of conspiracy involving Sant Asaramji Bapu and the Ashram for their own selfish reasons. They added that bandhs, demonstrations have been held and effigies have been burnt which have been very insulting.
The main participants in the rally were Santoshi Mata Prabandh Karini Samiti, Satya Dharma Mandal, Anagad Hanuman Mandir Samiti, Shri PataleshwarDham Prabandh Karini Samiti, Shri Dadaji Dhuniwale Mandir Samiti, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, Madhav Smriti Nyas, Ramsetu Raksha Manch, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Rajya Karamchari Sangh, Ramlila Mandal, Raghuvanshi Samaj, Brahma Samaj, Rashtra Sevika Samiti, Gayatri Parivar, Chhoti Mata Mandir Samiti. The various heads of these and other religious and social organizations were present.
The main participants in the rally were Santoshi Mata Prabandh Karini Samiti, Satya Dharma Mandal, Anagad Hanuman Mandir Samiti, Shri PataleshwarDham Prabandh Karini Samiti, Shri Dadaji Dhuniwale Mandir Samiti, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch, Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, Madhav Smriti Nyas, Ramsetu Raksha Manch, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh, Rajya Karamchari Sangh, Ramlila Mandal, Raghuvanshi Samaj, Brahma Samaj, Rashtra Sevika Samiti, Gayatri Parivar, Chhoti Mata Mandir Samiti. The various heads of these and other religious and social organizations were present.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Views of Saints on Pujya Bapuji and the Propaganda against Santana Culture
Expressing his views on the conspiracy against Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu, Shankaracharya Jagadguru Shri Jayendra Saraswati of Kanchi Kamakoti Peeth said: “The cause of the confusion is politics. May it be resolved as early as possible.”
He stressed that it is necessary to thwart the attempts of conspirators trying to shake the faith of believers, by repeatedly attacking our saints who form the foundation of Santana culture.
He added: “We are expressing our views, taking action, and yet there is much more to be done. It is very necessary for the saints to spread awareness in villages and cities. There is strength in union in Kaliyuga. All should make a collective effort. If all saints and religious leaders work together, the wicked slanderers will be put off. That is why it is necessary for everyone to try to be united.”
Sant Sri Baba Harpal Singhji Maharaj, Ratvada Sahib, Mohali (Punjab): “The allegations leveled against Pujya Bapuji are baseless. I am very closely acquainted with Bapuji and have deep love for Him, and those who level false allegations against such spiritual personalities, and great souls, are utterly contemptible. We of all the ashrams in Punjab strongly protest against this.
“Bapuji propagates religious unity for all and He has a very universal approach. Hence we strongly appeal not to slander such a great soul. Today all the Sikh people and all the Sikh organizations are united in their decision to sacrifice everything for Bapuji.”
Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandeleshwar Swami Achutanandaji Maharaj, Haridwar: “The act of slandering great souls is an attempt to break our culture, unity and integrity. May God bestow good sense upon those people who talk such false things.”
Anantshari Mahamandaleshwar Balyogi Swami Arjunpuriji Maharaj, Haridwar: “Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu is a great ascetic. He has contributed a lot to the service of the Hindu world and people have great faith in Him. Some people do not like to see the fame and prosperity of others. Such miscreants take undue advantage of such opportunities. Asaramji’s endeavors for social service are very praiseworthy.”
Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Sanjivdas Hariji Maharaj, Nirmal Dera, Haridwar and National President of Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Suraksha Samiti: Today, foreign powers have employed all their strength and faculties throughout the country to malign and disintegrate the Sanatana Religion. One can also sense political play behind all this as elections are nearing. The media is not playing its role properly.
A journalist of ‘Press Ki Taquat’, spoke to the local saints regarding this issue. Mahant Shri Rameshwardasji Maharaj of Jagannath Temple, Amdavad said: ‘The institution of Asaramji Bapu is being defamed. It is very bad. Those who are involved in politics defame Dharma, religious people, and as a part of their political strategy, they even plot against supporters of the civilization of the nation.’
Shri Hariharanandji Maharaj of the famous Swaminarayan Mandir, Amdavad, spoke of the role of the media: “I would like to say that some people are conspiring to destroy Hindu culture. They are unable to tolerate anyone who commands respect in society. By making allegations against them, they misrepresent facts. When the real story emerges, then you can print it.”
Shri Shivananda Saraswati of Gita Mandir, Ahemdabad told the journalist of ‘Press Ki Taquat’, in a special meeting: “These people who are committing violence, what are they burning? They are burning buses, but who bears the loss? Who has to suffer through all this? We as individuals alone will have to suffer. Taxes will be imposed, etc… Whose Government is it? It’s ours, isn’t it? Whichever Government it is, be it Congress, be it BJP, the loss will ultimately be suffered by the individuals. Inflation will occur. So, people who read the paper should discriminate between what is right and what is not and then express their thoughts. Some news is printed in the paper. You have to wait and watch till the truth emerges. Then investigate to find out what is right and what is not and oppose whatever is not right”
When Rakesh Aggarwal, a journalist of ‘Press Ki Taquat’ asked Shri Bhaskaranandaji Maharaj, Gita Mandir, Amdavad for his thoughts on the death of the two children of Pujya Asaramji’s Gurukul, he replied, ‘In the incident in which the children died, this is just an accident that could have happened at any time. Whether the ashram has a hand in this or not, the point is that there was such a violent uproar around the temple, there was destruction, there was loss within us, Hindus itself… This violent outbreak is absolutely wrong. It should not happen. Some political strategy or a political party had its hand in it. I am fully confident of this.
I’d like to tell everyone that you should not get deluded like this and make allegations against anybody. For the people who are incensed by this who are getting violent, taking our rallies – all this is very wrong.’
(By courtesy of ‘Press Ki Taquat’)
He stressed that it is necessary to thwart the attempts of conspirators trying to shake the faith of believers, by repeatedly attacking our saints who form the foundation of Santana culture.
He added: “We are expressing our views, taking action, and yet there is much more to be done. It is very necessary for the saints to spread awareness in villages and cities. There is strength in union in Kaliyuga. All should make a collective effort. If all saints and religious leaders work together, the wicked slanderers will be put off. That is why it is necessary for everyone to try to be united.”
Sant Sri Baba Harpal Singhji Maharaj, Ratvada Sahib, Mohali (Punjab): “The allegations leveled against Pujya Bapuji are baseless. I am very closely acquainted with Bapuji and have deep love for Him, and those who level false allegations against such spiritual personalities, and great souls, are utterly contemptible. We of all the ashrams in Punjab strongly protest against this.
“Bapuji propagates religious unity for all and He has a very universal approach. Hence we strongly appeal not to slander such a great soul. Today all the Sikh people and all the Sikh organizations are united in their decision to sacrifice everything for Bapuji.”
Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandeleshwar Swami Achutanandaji Maharaj, Haridwar: “The act of slandering great souls is an attempt to break our culture, unity and integrity. May God bestow good sense upon those people who talk such false things.”
Anantshari Mahamandaleshwar Balyogi Swami Arjunpuriji Maharaj, Haridwar: “Sant Sri Asaramji Bapu is a great ascetic. He has contributed a lot to the service of the Hindu world and people have great faith in Him. Some people do not like to see the fame and prosperity of others. Such miscreants take undue advantage of such opportunities. Asaramji’s endeavors for social service are very praiseworthy.”
Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Sanjivdas Hariji Maharaj, Nirmal Dera, Haridwar and National President of Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Suraksha Samiti: Today, foreign powers have employed all their strength and faculties throughout the country to malign and disintegrate the Sanatana Religion. One can also sense political play behind all this as elections are nearing. The media is not playing its role properly.
A journalist of ‘Press Ki Taquat’, spoke to the local saints regarding this issue. Mahant Shri Rameshwardasji Maharaj of Jagannath Temple, Amdavad said: ‘The institution of Asaramji Bapu is being defamed. It is very bad. Those who are involved in politics defame Dharma, religious people, and as a part of their political strategy, they even plot against supporters of the civilization of the nation.’
Shri Hariharanandji Maharaj of the famous Swaminarayan Mandir, Amdavad, spoke of the role of the media: “I would like to say that some people are conspiring to destroy Hindu culture. They are unable to tolerate anyone who commands respect in society. By making allegations against them, they misrepresent facts. When the real story emerges, then you can print it.”
Shri Shivananda Saraswati of Gita Mandir, Ahemdabad told the journalist of ‘Press Ki Taquat’, in a special meeting: “These people who are committing violence, what are they burning? They are burning buses, but who bears the loss? Who has to suffer through all this? We as individuals alone will have to suffer. Taxes will be imposed, etc… Whose Government is it? It’s ours, isn’t it? Whichever Government it is, be it Congress, be it BJP, the loss will ultimately be suffered by the individuals. Inflation will occur. So, people who read the paper should discriminate between what is right and what is not and then express their thoughts. Some news is printed in the paper. You have to wait and watch till the truth emerges. Then investigate to find out what is right and what is not and oppose whatever is not right”
When Rakesh Aggarwal, a journalist of ‘Press Ki Taquat’ asked Shri Bhaskaranandaji Maharaj, Gita Mandir, Amdavad for his thoughts on the death of the two children of Pujya Asaramji’s Gurukul, he replied, ‘In the incident in which the children died, this is just an accident that could have happened at any time. Whether the ashram has a hand in this or not, the point is that there was such a violent uproar around the temple, there was destruction, there was loss within us, Hindus itself… This violent outbreak is absolutely wrong. It should not happen. Some political strategy or a political party had its hand in it. I am fully confident of this.
I’d like to tell everyone that you should not get deluded like this and make allegations against anybody. For the people who are incensed by this who are getting violent, taking our rallies – all this is very wrong.’
(By courtesy of ‘Press Ki Taquat’)
Friday, August 29, 2008
Respect the Divine blessing
If you get by divine grace, some high-ranking position, some supernatural power, a divine gift, the company of a great Guru, prasada given by Guru or a garland and you don’t respect it, you will lose it. The Guru showers his grace on you and thereby endows you with radiance, strength and joy; but if you fail to respect it, it is lost. The prasada given by Guru or God goes on multiplying if we respect it, but it disappears if we fail to appreciate it.
Mother Ganga gave an exquisite bangle to Jatashankar with instructions to hand it over to Saint Rohidas. Jatashankar gave it to the king, who in turn gave it to his queen. The queen hurdled the bangle to pressurize the king into trying to procure the other one to make a pair. As she hurdled the bangle it disappeared, as it was given by a goddess. Therefore by showing disrespect to gifts given by Guru or God, we lose them.
We see the Guru in the body, but his Atman is Divine. God abides in Gurudev’s heart. If we hurt the Guru’s heart, we hurt the Supreme Being abiding in it! Imagine where this will lead us to! God alone knows how many births our misery may continue Gurudev’s blessing works to make thousands upon thousands of hearts noble and pious; but his displeasure can also work to wreak havoc. It is not possible to propitiate the Guru through deception and cunning practices. We should never do anything that may displease the Guru because:
Gurukripa he kewalam shishyasya param manglam
Aakalpjanmakotinam yagyavratatapah kriya
Tah sarvah safala Devi gurusantoshmatratah
‘Guru’s grace alone brings supreme good to the disciple. O Devi! Merely by propitiating the Guru, all penances, sacrifices vows, austerities and scriptural rites come to fruition.
I got whatever I have by Guru’s grace. Is it easy for a pauper to become a billionaire through his own efforts? But if a pauper child is intelligent, he will get himself adopted by a billionaire and become a billionaire instantly. Similarly, the moment one is adopted by Guru’s grace, one attains Divine Peace.
Always let divine thoughts entertain your mind. Never allow negative thoughts to enter your mind. Never entertain thoughts of sorrow, worry or escapism. Don’t let dejection come near you. God’s infinite powers are with you. The consciousness that pervades each and every cell of your body, that itself is called Rama. Rama is not distant for you… the Divine consciousness is not distant for you… God is not distant from you. I unfortunate sense pleasure and passions have kept you away from God and progress. Become your own judge. For centuries you have been deceived by your weak, passionate mind, your neighborhood mind and the company of people involved in trivial matters. These reasons have led to your downfall.
Never trust the opinion of the majority. Always trust the opinion of wise persons. Don’t bother about what the majority says. Don’t get entangled in pleasing the majority. Please God; you will find the majority pleased automatically. If the majority is not pleased, that is their bad luck. Satisfy god, you will emerge out of the difficulty and the majority will also get the appropriate guidance.
(Translated Excerpts from ‘Kalyan Nidhi’ – a book published by the Ashram)
Mother Ganga gave an exquisite bangle to Jatashankar with instructions to hand it over to Saint Rohidas. Jatashankar gave it to the king, who in turn gave it to his queen. The queen hurdled the bangle to pressurize the king into trying to procure the other one to make a pair. As she hurdled the bangle it disappeared, as it was given by a goddess. Therefore by showing disrespect to gifts given by Guru or God, we lose them.
We see the Guru in the body, but his Atman is Divine. God abides in Gurudev’s heart. If we hurt the Guru’s heart, we hurt the Supreme Being abiding in it! Imagine where this will lead us to! God alone knows how many births our misery may continue Gurudev’s blessing works to make thousands upon thousands of hearts noble and pious; but his displeasure can also work to wreak havoc. It is not possible to propitiate the Guru through deception and cunning practices. We should never do anything that may displease the Guru because:
Gurukripa he kewalam shishyasya param manglam
Aakalpjanmakotinam yagyavratatapah kriya
Tah sarvah safala Devi gurusantoshmatratah
‘Guru’s grace alone brings supreme good to the disciple. O Devi! Merely by propitiating the Guru, all penances, sacrifices vows, austerities and scriptural rites come to fruition.
I got whatever I have by Guru’s grace. Is it easy for a pauper to become a billionaire through his own efforts? But if a pauper child is intelligent, he will get himself adopted by a billionaire and become a billionaire instantly. Similarly, the moment one is adopted by Guru’s grace, one attains Divine Peace.
Always let divine thoughts entertain your mind. Never allow negative thoughts to enter your mind. Never entertain thoughts of sorrow, worry or escapism. Don’t let dejection come near you. God’s infinite powers are with you. The consciousness that pervades each and every cell of your body, that itself is called Rama. Rama is not distant for you… the Divine consciousness is not distant for you… God is not distant from you. I unfortunate sense pleasure and passions have kept you away from God and progress. Become your own judge. For centuries you have been deceived by your weak, passionate mind, your neighborhood mind and the company of people involved in trivial matters. These reasons have led to your downfall.
Never trust the opinion of the majority. Always trust the opinion of wise persons. Don’t bother about what the majority says. Don’t get entangled in pleasing the majority. Please God; you will find the majority pleased automatically. If the majority is not pleased, that is their bad luck. Satisfy god, you will emerge out of the difficulty and the majority will also get the appropriate guidance.
(Translated Excerpts from ‘Kalyan Nidhi’ – a book published by the Ashram)
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Let the Ganges of Love Flow in Every House
Ramanarayana lived with his brother Jaynarayana in Meerut (U.P.) and they had a younger sister named Prema. Their parents had died. The elder brother Ramanarayana was a landlord while the younger one Jaynarayana had become a lawyer.
Ramanarayana and Prema were inclined towards satsanga, kirtana, and devotion while Jaynarayana was influenced by the western way of life. When Prema came of marriageable age, both the brothers started looking for the suitable match for her. Ramanarayana looked for a righteous and noble bridegroom while Jaynarayana sought one who would have a way of thinking as his own. This led to antagonism between the two brothers and Jaynarayana abandoned home and started living in another locality with his wife. Ramanarayana married Prema off to a youth of noble character.
Time went by. One day Prema had come from her in-law’s house to her brother. One evening she was riding a swing when Jaynarayana who was on his way to work passed by. Thought I cma didn’t notice Jaynarayana as her back was turned towards him, Jaynarayana did see his sister. The lawyer heard Prema singing.
‘The devotional love and
Penance of Bhagiratha
brought the Ganges to the earth.
May the Ganges of love
Flow in every house,
Let no heart be empty.
Every heart will become
A temple of God if the flame
Of Guru’s Knowledge is
kindled therein.
Both my brothers are ‘Narayana’;
I am the beloved of God.’
The lawyer thought, ‘She, whom I had forgotten, remembers me even now!’
He was deeply moved. His heart now longed for his sister and brother. He had the blood of a noble family running in his veins after all! Repenting his mistake, he passed his days in remorse. He stopped paying attention to eating and drinking as well. His restlessness having grown too much, he came down with high fever one day.
A week later Prema came to know that Jaynarayana was seriously ill. She went to her elder brother’s room and said, “Younger brother is seriously ill.”
“I know that you want to see him, but Prema! You will be insulted there for no reason – know this beforehand.”
“Brother! Honor and insult are fleeting but the ethos of magnanimity and living unitedly with good terms taught by our culture are eternal. You always sing:
“May we speak truth,
never tell a lie, and develop harmony.
May we lead life divine;
and sing Thy (God’s) praises.”
“Bravo! Jaynarayana’s house too will become strong with the fragrance of your thoughts.”
On reaching Jaynarayana’s house, Prema saw him lying unconscious on bed. Her sister-in-law Rama, was standing on one side and the doctor on the other.
The doctor said, “There is severe deficiency of blood in his body. The pulse is weak.”
Rama said, “He doesn’t eat or drink anything. At times he just says,
‘Both my brothers are ‘Narayana’;
I am the beloved of God.”
“These are symptoms of delirium caused by fever.”
“Doctor! I am ready to pay all that I have. Please save his life.”
“It is in God’s hands to save a life. A doctor only try. He needs a blood transfusion urgently.”
‘Take my blood.”
“You are pregnant. It would not be advisable to take your blood!” – said Prema who was standing at the door.
Rama said, “No Prema! Leave it.”
“Why Bhabhi?”
“We have been very unfair to you. We didn’t even attend your marriage nor did we spend any money on it. Aren’t you displeased with us?”
“To be ever displeased with her brother for his mistake, is not a sister’s ideal. My Gurudeva says:
‘Let bygones be bygones;
it is not prudent to complain about fate.
Nor does it make sense to chase
the arrow once shot from the bow.’
The doctor checked Prema’s blood group, and the lawyer was given a blood transfusion.
Jaynarayana recovered within a week. He visited Ramanarayana’s house. Prema was present at that time. Jaynarayana bowed at his elder’s brother’s feet and cried bitterly. Ramanarayana lifted him up and embraced him while tears of love flowed through everyone’s eyes.
“Brother! Forgive me. Permit to live in your house.”
“Why do you want permission to live in your house?”
“Brother! You are like my father. You took care of my education and made me competent; and I….”
“Have no regrets. It is never too late to amend. Come to the house today.”
“Prema! I don’t have the courage to look you in the eye. I forgot a brother’s ideal but you did not forget the ideal of a sister.”
“I have only followed as to what should be the ideal of a sister according to Hindu culture and saints. It was my duty anyway. It is our culture and saints, and not me that you should praise.”
The next day Jaynarayana returned to that house along with his wife. The teachings of satsanga and the ideal of culture bonded the broken hearts with the glue of love.
O India! The lands of Rishis! How pious are the traits that still run in your veins! O Indians! The noble sons of divine culture! Do not forget the traits of magnanimity and love as taught by our great men. These traits have the power to manifest the Ganges of love in every heart.
Ramanarayana and Prema were inclined towards satsanga, kirtana, and devotion while Jaynarayana was influenced by the western way of life. When Prema came of marriageable age, both the brothers started looking for the suitable match for her. Ramanarayana looked for a righteous and noble bridegroom while Jaynarayana sought one who would have a way of thinking as his own. This led to antagonism between the two brothers and Jaynarayana abandoned home and started living in another locality with his wife. Ramanarayana married Prema off to a youth of noble character.
Time went by. One day Prema had come from her in-law’s house to her brother. One evening she was riding a swing when Jaynarayana who was on his way to work passed by. Thought I cma didn’t notice Jaynarayana as her back was turned towards him, Jaynarayana did see his sister. The lawyer heard Prema singing.
‘The devotional love and
Penance of Bhagiratha
brought the Ganges to the earth.
May the Ganges of love
Flow in every house,
Let no heart be empty.
Every heart will become
A temple of God if the flame
Of Guru’s Knowledge is
kindled therein.
Both my brothers are ‘Narayana’;
I am the beloved of God.’
The lawyer thought, ‘She, whom I had forgotten, remembers me even now!’
He was deeply moved. His heart now longed for his sister and brother. He had the blood of a noble family running in his veins after all! Repenting his mistake, he passed his days in remorse. He stopped paying attention to eating and drinking as well. His restlessness having grown too much, he came down with high fever one day.
A week later Prema came to know that Jaynarayana was seriously ill. She went to her elder brother’s room and said, “Younger brother is seriously ill.”
“I know that you want to see him, but Prema! You will be insulted there for no reason – know this beforehand.”
“Brother! Honor and insult are fleeting but the ethos of magnanimity and living unitedly with good terms taught by our culture are eternal. You always sing:
“May we speak truth,
never tell a lie, and develop harmony.
May we lead life divine;
and sing Thy (God’s) praises.”
“Bravo! Jaynarayana’s house too will become strong with the fragrance of your thoughts.”
On reaching Jaynarayana’s house, Prema saw him lying unconscious on bed. Her sister-in-law Rama, was standing on one side and the doctor on the other.
The doctor said, “There is severe deficiency of blood in his body. The pulse is weak.”
Rama said, “He doesn’t eat or drink anything. At times he just says,
‘Both my brothers are ‘Narayana’;
I am the beloved of God.”
“These are symptoms of delirium caused by fever.”
“Doctor! I am ready to pay all that I have. Please save his life.”
“It is in God’s hands to save a life. A doctor only try. He needs a blood transfusion urgently.”
‘Take my blood.”
“You are pregnant. It would not be advisable to take your blood!” – said Prema who was standing at the door.
Rama said, “No Prema! Leave it.”
“Why Bhabhi?”
“We have been very unfair to you. We didn’t even attend your marriage nor did we spend any money on it. Aren’t you displeased with us?”
“To be ever displeased with her brother for his mistake, is not a sister’s ideal. My Gurudeva says:
‘Let bygones be bygones;
it is not prudent to complain about fate.
Nor does it make sense to chase
the arrow once shot from the bow.’
The doctor checked Prema’s blood group, and the lawyer was given a blood transfusion.
Jaynarayana recovered within a week. He visited Ramanarayana’s house. Prema was present at that time. Jaynarayana bowed at his elder’s brother’s feet and cried bitterly. Ramanarayana lifted him up and embraced him while tears of love flowed through everyone’s eyes.
“Brother! Forgive me. Permit to live in your house.”
“Why do you want permission to live in your house?”
“Brother! You are like my father. You took care of my education and made me competent; and I….”
“Have no regrets. It is never too late to amend. Come to the house today.”
“Prema! I don’t have the courage to look you in the eye. I forgot a brother’s ideal but you did not forget the ideal of a sister.”
“I have only followed as to what should be the ideal of a sister according to Hindu culture and saints. It was my duty anyway. It is our culture and saints, and not me that you should praise.”
The next day Jaynarayana returned to that house along with his wife. The teachings of satsanga and the ideal of culture bonded the broken hearts with the glue of love.
O India! The lands of Rishis! How pious are the traits that still run in your veins! O Indians! The noble sons of divine culture! Do not forget the traits of magnanimity and love as taught by our great men. These traits have the power to manifest the Ganges of love in every heart.
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