Imprints of the Mind

(Lady clad in yellow  saree is Yashoda) The BANKE BIHARI MANDIR_Virindavan. This is an incredible and true story of Yashoda, that showcases her courage,devotion,selfless service and humility. Yashoda was widowed at a very young age. She was barely twenty. She never experienced the beauty and colour of life nor fulfill her aspirations and dreams.  This, did not deter her from moving on. She had no family to support her,so she lived alone in Vrindavan. Everyday early in the morning she would be seen at the entrance of the Holy Shrine "Banke Bihari Mandir".She took up a job that would sustain her meagre needs . Till late in the evening she would guard the foot wear of the devotees ,who thronged the "temple " to have the darshan of Lord Shree Krishna. She is a great devotee of the Lord  She was happy and content with what ever she received from the devotees and always greeted them with an endearing smile.  One would be suprised  to know that ...

The "AGAMAS" proclaim"The birth of the World,It's maintenance ,It's destruction,the"Souls"obscuration,and liberation are the "FIVE ACTS Of HIS  "ANANDA TANDAVA  Dance" The upper arm holds the drum ,the FIRST  Sound of  Creation. The lower right hand is "raised in blessing"for Preservation The upper left hand holds the "FLAME" which reflects "destruction" Shiva is shown as the "Source"of "All Movement "within the Cosmos" represented by the "Arch of Flames" Essence of the "Dance"is to release every one from"illusion"of the idea of "oneself"and of the Physical world. The right leg denotes "obscuring Grace" Stands upon"Apasmara Purusha,"a soul which briefly is Earth bound by its laziness, confused state,and vague rememberance. The lower left hand  directs towards the "holy foot" in "Assurance that HIS G...

Life is "beauty and colour. We can "create different hues like the. flower. How we "think"makes all the difference How we "act "reflects "it's "Essence" Always be bright and cheerful Then you will "value"what it is to feel wonderful Every "Colour"that we see "within us as the  "Seven Chakras" and around us Reminds us to "live for the moment "before it's beauty "fades away" Just like the weather changes So does our life too So believe in "Yourself",be brave and Focus how you want to tred your own pathway God's Gift of life lets cherish and with gratitude pray To enjoy life to its "fullest" with lots of colours to greet us every day Hope ,laughter, cheer, joy ,happiness Are like the bright vivid colours radiant and warm That comforts our hearts,adds a sparkle to the eye and seals it with an endearing Smile Never lose sight of what's colo...

LORD NATARAJA _THE LORD OF DANCE Lord Nataraja's "Cosmic Dance" is.  merged  with Religion,Arts and Science in ONE Which was never seen before or done It's a dance of "Bliss and Ecstasy" Reflecting great "depth and Intensity" HIS smiling face denotes "Calmness" Despite being "immersed in the Contrasting forces of the "Universe"and HIS "Energetic dance" The dance is set "within the flaming halo" HE destroys the Demonic Evil, Ignorance and Ego HE dances away "the illusory world of Maya" Energizing into "Power and Enlightenment" HIS dance reflects the"Maintenance and acts of Creation" HE is known for HIS "Power" of Destruction And HIS "Hidden "Grace of "Preservation And Protection" HE is the "Refuge for Everyone"towards The way of "Liberation" "Belief" in Lord Nataraja(Shiva)HIS ",Devotees can achieve ...

THE "ESSENCE", OF  THE RUDRA TANDAVA. POST _117 The"Dance of Life" encompasses the Entire Universe Creation,, Preservation,Destruction An Incredible "Combination" "Spiritual Graces"  aids us In ,"Absorption" To go beyond "Liberation" The entire Universe is "elevated and energized" The Lord's mighty power is felt and recognised Every created particle is sent into a strong ", Vibration" Such an "Incredible Creation" The Lord puts LIFE" into matter When light bumps into its tiny particles it  begins to scatter Triumphs of truth over "ignorance  and impermanence" Clearly denotes it's "Vital importance" Dispels clouds of ignorance Banishes "sufferings" of all HIS followers Who rest their faith,and are HIS  "staunch believers" Instills faith,hope,and wisdom Helps us to find our own "happiness and freedom" To find the "LIGHT ...

PART-5 CREATION OF "THE THIRD EYE" Lord Shiva was engaged in deep "Meditation" No one was around to cause any Interruption All of a sudden Devi Parvati His beloved Consort ran towards HIM  With her "gentle palms", covered both HIS  eyes  playfully in a Whim That very "moment",the "Universe plunged into darkness", Devi Parvati never realised her "playful act" Would cause such "serious repercussions" She out of fear felt very cold and chill Chaos prevailed and "Everything "came to a stand still" Lord Shiva then "unleashed HIS mighty power" He "CREATED", His powerful "THIRD EYE" In the "Centre" of HIS forehead The fire that "emerged " began to spread HE restored back "LIGHT" to the Universe Even to "THIS DAY" about this "EVENT", People  every where "Converse. "

PART __3. THE Damaaru the Drum. When Lord Shiva dances with his hour_glass drum It creates and influences the movement of "Energy" Which is  why it is very "Extraordinary" In "Yogic meditation"it's the "Sound of Creation" It provided the "First" Sound "NADA" And stimulated the "Vibration" The "Sanskrit"language got its,"FIRST Recoginition" "OM "  is the sound of "Creation"         A                    PART_4 THE  THREE EYED LORD SHIVA Lord Shiva's  "right eye ", is believed to be the SUN HIS "left eye" is the MOON The "Third Eye reflects "FIRE" The" heat" of the fire causes one to perspire The LORD uses it whenever  HE "feels"  the "need and the desire"

THE RUDRA TANDAVA_POST _ 116,_ THE COSMIiC DANCE OF SHIVA PART_1 Lord Shiva dances the "Dance of Destruction" Incredible and beyond the limits of imagination HE dances in an "Aureole of "FIRE"' We can never behold even if we desire Creating wild thunderstorms that rise higher and higher To quell it down was even more tougher HIS matted luxuriant hair,shattered the Sun,the Moon and the Stellar bodies It appeared they were continuously struck by fierce volleys Marks of "Ash" on HIS forehead glowed like the "lightening" Everything around HIM was continuously "brightening"                       PART_ 2 The "Trident"of Shiva is a powerful weapon That destroys the physical world of "illusion" In the mental world it's the "Ego" No individual ever feels the need  to forgo Leads us to the "third world" of "Spirituality" To be led towards a "Higher Plane...

POST _115_THEBIRTH OF SHIVA PART_1 Lord Brahma the Creator and Lord Vishnu the Protector Were in a heated discussion To prove their Supremacy and their power They were taken aback by a sudden interruption Before them stood a huge "blazing pillar", The Lord's were struck by wonder Though they were so wise,it made them ponder They were puzzled by the "Entity",that stood before them It shone even brighter than the most "Precious Gem" They subdued their discussion and set forth  To locate the start and end of the pillar that wasn't visible as it looked full of worth PART_2 Lord Brahma transformed himself as a goose He flew up to locate the top of the pillar Which looked so unfamiliar The top of the pillar was piercing into the skies beyond "Eternity" Lord Brahma couldn't fathom it's finality Lord Vishnu transformed himself into a boar Went to locate the end of the pillar The roots penetrated deep into the Earth The Lord co...

PRAYER IS _POST _114 Peace and Calm Reaffirms ones "Faith" and is a great balm Always kindles "Hope,"and steers your direction Yearning to be with the LORD, is" pure devotion" Energizes your 'Soul, "brings clarity to the mind Redeems your flaws,such a "UNION"  nowhere else you can find.