Even if your mind stays away in the forest,
Or in the house, Or In duties or in great thoughts
If your mind does not bow at Her feet,
What is the use? What is the use? And What is the use? --Guru Ashtakam

'Even as the lion, not trembling at noises, even as the wind, not caught in a net, even as the lotus-leaf untouched by water, so do thou wander alone, like the rhinoceros '

Man ages without even notice, how sad is the ordinary life.

As long as there is obstruction in the path, there is manifestation of power.

These shadows have taught me I am nothing save when I walk in Thy light.

With grateful heart I bless these ills that

teach me to love Thee and Thy light.

Be like a rock, unshakable.

Discipline should not throw you down. When you take up spiritual life without any ulterior motive, not seeking ease or comfort , you seek tests and difficulties to prove your strength and endurance. You do not shrink from trial. Never pray to minimize your burden, but that you may be given wisdom to meet it. There are moments when we feel thwarted and when our spiritual vision seems blocked. These are the moments of greatest growth.

I am the Spirit of eternal youth.

I am form in infinite space.

I am unchanging beauty.

I am undying life.

We ( Myself, Karthik & Malu ) went to Sequioa National Park. We returned today after spending 3 nights, 4 days there. We were at Dorst Creek Campgrounds. The scenery was a spectacle to behold. Amazing redwoods, sequioas, we also saw General Sherman-Ji. That was second rate. But the creek, was one of those landscapes which is a miracle- like Amma says- the bird flying in the vast sky. If I could have ventured solo, which I did on one day- I could trek further, but still we had a great time. I can never forget the peace of nature coupled with a spiritual resolve. Without a foundation in God, it is hard to awaken consciousness in man.