http://jaima.tribe.net/threads/rss Tribe.net. Local Connections http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/83ae0982-18f3-4be0-a1ac-b6e3b450435a <div>Holding Together <br/> <br/>Mother and Child <br/>Guru and Disciple <br/>Black and White <br/>Light and Dark <br/>Hatred and Love <br/>Irritation and All-acceptence <br/>Good and Evil <br/>Near and Far <br/>Left and Right <br/>Man and Woman <br/>Thought and Non-production of thought <br/>Action and Relaxation <br/>Being and Becoming <br/>War and Peace <br/> <br/>Find the centering of all of your relationships and paradoxes, being in the middle.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 1 reply </div> Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:44:05 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/83ae0982-18f3-4be0-a1ac-b6e3b450435a arrr 2008-06-22T08:44:05Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/043de2af-8a10-4720-998e-42f33df6ac86 <div>"You understand that Earth cannot live without community. You understand that without the broadening of the heavenly ways the existence becomes nil. The New World is in need of new boundaries. The seekers must have a path." <br/> <br/> <br/>"Speak to your friends, that they should learn to observe the real according to the outbreak of the events. Otherwise they remain readers of a newspaper edited by a knave." <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>"The future may be understood as the turn from night to day. The slumberers will sleep through it, but the Community stays on watch." <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>"The people of the West have overshadowed their consciousness with the weightiest thoughts, but the joy of knowledge has become something almost indecent. Joy of realization must become the prerogative of the New World." <br/> <br/> <br/>"... slander against the New World will be a stumbling block to the path. The Dragon is still alive." <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>from Heart of Asia <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>"It is predicted that the manifestations of Maitreya shall come after the wars. But the final war shall be for the cause of the True Teaching. But each one rising up against Shamballa shall be stricken in all his works. And the waves shall wash away his dwellings. And even a dog shall not answer to his call. No clouds but lightning shall he see on the final night. And the fiery messenger shall rise up on pillars of Light. The Teaching indicates that each warrior of Shamballa shall be named the Invincible. The Lord Himself hastens. And his banner is already above the mountains. Thy Pasture shall reach the Promised Land. When thou tendest thy flocks, dost thou not hear the voices of the stones? These are the toilers of Maitreya, who make ready for thee the treasures."</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:12:52 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/043de2af-8a10-4720-998e-42f33df6ac86 arrr 2008-06-15T13:12:52Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/42aa00d1-2bcb-483e-80d8-211f08c4342f <div>JAI MA <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Ganga Dashami, also referred as Ganga-Dashahara, celebrates the birthday of River Ganga – her descent on earth. The festival begins on the Amavasi day in the Hindu month of Jyestha and ends on the Dashami tithi. The festival lasts for 10 days. In 2008, Ganga Dashahara begins on June 3 and Ganga Dashami date is June 13. <br/> <br/> <br/>Goddess Ganga Devi is an important deity in Hinduism and bathing in the divine river is the believed to cleanse the sins committed. The ritual of bathing in Ganga is also a way to achieve moksha – the escape from the endless cycles of birth and death. <br/> <br/> <br/>The festival of great importance in those places through which the Ganges flows especially at Haridwar and Prayag (Allahabad). Ganga is worshipped in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Bengal during this period. <br/> <br/> <br/>Apart from bathing in the river on the day, people mediate on the banks and recite the prayer dedicated to Ganga: <br/> <br/> <br/>Devi suresvari bhagavati gange <br/>Tribhuvana tarini tarala tarange <br/>Sankara mauli viharini vimale <br/>Mama matirastam tava pada kamala <br/> <br/> <br/>Bhagirathi sukhadayini matas <br/>Tava jala mahima nigame khyatah <br/>Naham jane tava mahimanam <br/>Pahi krpamayi mama ajnanam <br/> <br/> <br/>The global warming phenomenon has started affecting Ganga and the glaciers that provide water to this perennial river is fast depleting. Environmentalists have been warning about the serious consequences that are in store, if we humans are not ready to change and live in harmony with nature. Many scientists have even predicated the death of River Ganga. <br/> <br/> <br/>Ganga Dashami is an ideal opportunity to contemplate and usher in change and save Mother Ganga. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> In Love and Light <br/> <br/> Pritam</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 1 reply </div> Sat, 14 Jun 2008 02:40:27 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/42aa00d1-2bcb-483e-80d8-211f08c4342f Pritam 2008-06-14T02:40:27Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/738143af-c2fb-45de-a494-dc33e3ddb4e0 <div>Making ourselves worthy to receive grace.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 10 replies </div> Mon, 05 May 2008 13:36:27 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/738143af-c2fb-45de-a494-dc33e3ddb4e0 arrr 2008-05-05T13:36:27Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/8de97d02-a55b-4c55-a7f3-d72536986b6f <div>I first heard Eva Cassidy in 1999, living in Tuscon Arizona and baking for mom'n'pop catering company named after Frida Khalo's - Blue House. My co-worker, the sister of legendary Chuck Brown, put this CD in my hand and Eva entered my heart. <br/>Eva was such a deep talent. Her music makes me feel gentle and loving. Sadly her life story is one of another early death, in this case to cancer. <br/>I hope also to die in this the 33rd year of life, like so many prophetic artists, but metaphorically so, if only to be reborn again. <br/> <br/>Here's an article to get to know her better: <br/> <br/>Echoes of a Voice Stilled Too Early <br/> <br/> <br/>The Death of Eva Cassidy Haunts Friends and Fans <br/> <br/>By Richard Harrington <br/>Washington Post Staff Writer <br/>Sunday, November 17, 1996 Page G01 <br/> <br/>Bruce Lundvall still shakes his head over Eva Cassidy. Lundvall heads Blue Note Records, a label with a string of distinctive jazz singers. None made a first impression like this unknown singer from Bowie. <br/> <br/>"Eva Cassidy had the most extraordinary and singular voice I had heard in a very, very long time," he says. "It was distinctive not only because of its power but because of its timbre when she sang quietly. It was so very mysterious -- it would just freeze me. <br/> <br/>"The first time I ever heard her was in my office. She sang an a cappella `Amazing Grace' and I was just nailed to the wall. I made a very bad mistake. I should have signed her. . . . She was a kid. Who knew?" <br/> <br/>On Nov. 2, Eva Cassidy died at the age of 33 following a three-month battle with bone cancer. She was, for sure, a diamond, no longer in the rough but not yet in the proper setting that would showcase a voice so pure, so strong, so passionate that it should have found a home just about anywhere. <br/> <br/>Cassidy didn't have any concept of target audiences or musical distinctions. She could sing anything -- folk, blues, pop, jazz, R&amp;B, gospel -- and make it sound like it was the only music that mattered. <br/> <br/>But that kind of reach, that kind of embrace, is so rare that it doesn't have a regular audience. Clubs shy away from booking a voice like that. Record labels don't know how to sell it. So Cassidy released only two CDs, both on local labels. The second, "Live at Blues Alley," came out a month before she learned she had cancer. <br/> <br/>All that helps explain why Eva Cassidy is not a familiar name, even here in her home town. She was a secret slowly exposed by word of mouth from those who stumbled into her world and emerged forever fans. It explains why so many musicians sought Eva Cassidy out. Everybody felt like she was a part of their mix. <br/> <br/>She was shy, of course. She was neither blessed nor burdened with the aggressiveness and ambition that fuel so many singers and musicians. But there was a spiritual solidity about Cassidy. She was determined, focused, strong. <br/> <br/>"I don't even think she knew how good she was," says Chuck Brown, the "Godfather of Go-Go," who made a much-acclaimed album of jazz and pop standards with Cassidy in 1992. "She liked the idea of possibly making a living off music, but if she never got a record deal or never became famous, she wouldn't lose any sleep over it," says Chris Biondo, Cassidy's producer and bassist. "What's sad is that people were just beginning to figure how good she was when she got sick." <br/> <br/>Toward the end of July, Eva Cassidy started showing up for gigs with a cane. Hip pain, she said. She'd been doing murals for three days. Must have pulled something. <br/> <br/>The pain didn't stop. X-rays. The hip was fractured. Hip replacement surgery was set for Aug. 21. A precautionary X-ray before the operation found cancer in a lung. Tests at Johns Hopkins then found that her bones were filled with cancer. <br/> <br/>All of a sudden, she was being told that she had three months to live. She started chemotherapy immediately, though it seemed little more than rage against the storm of sickness. <br/> <br/>"It wasn't just the music," says Biondo. "Eva fought as hard as she did because she wanted to ride her bike again, to go out and spend Sundays with her mother. She loved music, but it didn't mean as much to her as it meant to the people that were listening to her singing." <br/> <br/>Her mother, Barbara Cassidy, says Eva "was a very private person, with a sense of vulnerability about her when she sang. I think that's what touched people's hearts about her." <br/> <br/>When Chris Biondo first met Eva Cassidy, she was just a friend of someone recording in his home studio in Bowie. "He told me he was bringing over a really good singer. I didn't pay much attention, but I remember Eva was scared to come in the door, she waited outside. It wasn't very intimidating, but she thought it was a bigger deal than it was. When Eva finally came in and sang, I knew my friend wasn't kidding." <br/> <br/>Biondo's recording studio would ultimately be a bridge to a number of musical opportunities that Cassidy would never have sought out. It was there that she met Al Dale, a National Park Service official who would become her manager. <br/> <br/>"When I went to the studio, Eva was singing background parts in the vocal booth, which I couldn't see -- Chris pushed the button on the board so the music was coming out," Dale recalls. "I said, `Man, she's great!' I was expecting to see this black lady and out walks this little blond, blue-eyed lady and I said, `Is that Eva Cassidy?' " <br/> <br/>She was raw talent. <br/> <br/>"She hadn't, like a lot of people, hit the Holiday Inn circuit, done tours and whatever," Dale remembers. "She had never done any of that, just some singing around the house with her family and doing little gigs. She talked about how she enjoyed doing backup vocals and liked all kinds of music. <br/> <br/>"And, when I was first trying to encourage her, she'd ask, `Why would anybody want to hear me? Why would anybody want to buy my records?' " <br/> <br/>She came from a musical family. Her father, Hugh Cassidy, is a retired schoolteacher who played acoustic bass for many years. Her brother, Danny, is a fiddle player now living in Iceland. Eva became serious about her voice and guitar when she was 9, about the same time her brother started on the fiddle. <br/> <br/>She sang with a couple of high-energy rock bands in high school. "It strained her voice because kids play so loud and the singer has to screech to get above them," says Hugh Cassidy. "She hated that." <br/> <br/>Eva's first professional job was singing country music over the summer at nearby Wild World, a first taste of doing songs she didn't want to do in front of audiences who weren't there to listen. <br/> <br/>But Cassidy herself listened with great passion -- to the radio. <br/> <br/>"One of the reasons she got so good, whenever a song was on the radio, she would always sing with it -- not the melody, always the harmony," Hugh says. "She had a sense of harmony -- it didn't matter what part -- high, low, she could take any part. When they'd call her in to lay down tracks, she'd go in and just do it because she had an incredible ear." <br/> <br/>Chuck Brown also discovered Eva Cassidy voice-first when he was doing some recording at Biondo's studio in 1992. <br/> <br/>"Chris put a tape on and I heard this beautiful, honeyed voice coming out of the speakers," Brown recalls. "Her voice projected her feelings, and I could feel everything she was singing. It's a devastating blow to lose her. . . . I felt I'd been knowing her all her life." <br/> <br/>Though widely known as the Godfather of Go-Go, the raspy-voiced Brown had long wanted to cut an album reflecting his passion for jazz and blues, but, he admits, "I never had the nerve to do it by myself. That lady, man, I've never met anybody like her. When I first heard her voice, I thought about Louis Armstrong and Peggy Lee. What a combination that was way back in the '40s and nobody'd done it since! I really felt good about it." <br/> <br/>They recorded "The Other Side," a supple collection of standards like "Fever," "Over the Rainbow," "Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to You," "God Bless the Child" and "You Don't Know What Love Is." <br/> <br/>Cassidy's singing with Brown, says her friend Jackie Fletcher, was "simple and clear and gorgeous, the quiet crystal clear ballad interspersed with soulful blues tunes. It was not muddied in the water of rock-and-roll, and it made Eva work -- she had to have power in her voice to sing with Chuck." <br/> <br/>The two did some club dates together -- the notoriously undemonstrative Cassidy got someone to teach her how to snap her fingers for "Fever" -- and introduced themselves to each other's audiences. <br/> <br/>"When I found out she was sick, I haven't been right since," says Brown, his voice choking up with emotion. "I had to stop all of my recording sessions 'cause I just wasn't in no mood to go in the studios to do anything . . . " <br/> <br/>In time, Cassidy began to venture out from the studio, playing small clubs and wishing they were smaller. <br/> <br/>"She was scared to play in front of a lot of people," Biondo says, "though she became more comfortable when she realized her singing really moved people." <br/> <br/>Singer Mary Ann Redmond, who shared some stages with Cassidy, says: "Female singers are a rare breed -- they can be insecure and a little bit catty and weird -- but Eva didn't have any of those traits. She didn't have any ego, she just wanted to sing because she loved music. She didn't even really like being onstage that much -- she'd rather sing background than be in the foreground." <br/> <br/>Nicky Scarfo, who produced gangsta rap at Biondo's studio -- and sometimes enlisted Cassidy for backup vocals -- couldn't understand why she wasn't a big star. "Chris said she didn't care at all, she just wanted to live her life peacefully. She was just happy doing what she did. . . . There was no sense of urgency." <br/> <br/>Like Dale and Brown, Scarfo's first reaction when meeting Cassidy was doubt. "It was: `Chris, are you jiving?' But Eva got on that mike and just destroyed it, we didn't believe what we were hearing." <br/> <br/>At first, Scarfo didn't think Cassidy would want to work in gangsta rap. "I had her sing a hook that said `I want to thank you pimps and players' and I couldn't even imagine it -- but the way she sang it, she made it sound good, you know!" <br/> <br/>Scarfo laughs at the memory. "She just put a feeling and a touch on words that brought them across with soulfulness and jazziness all wrapped up into one. And the way she did harmonies is unbelievable. She could do four-part harmonies just like that -- 1,2,3,4, write it and hit it, all the harmonies, note for note, and be done in 20 or 30 minutes. It was unbelievable." <br/> <br/>So was the rappers' reaction. "These are guys that would shoot me if I messed their tape up. When she'd come in," Scarfo says, "I swear, it was like the principal walking into a class, I've never seen them so respectful and well behaved. These guys were really devastated when they found out about Eva . . . " <br/> <br/>"Record companies want to pigeonhole you," says manager Dale. "What was really confusing about Eva is that she could sing everything." <br/> <br/>According to Biondo, Cassidy's biggest problem with prospective labels was that when they asked her to show them what direction she wanted to go in, she would record three or four songs. "And, inevitably, one would be a gospel song, one a jazz standard, one a folk song, or some obscure Celtic song that Eva would change and arrange in ways that made it not resemble anything like it was when it was originally invented. Every song that she sang had some meaning to her. <br/> <br/>"She didn't really understand that there were categories between songs; if they were ones she happened to pick, that was her category. I don't think until the day she died she ever understood what that was all about." <br/> <br/>By mid-October, many in Washington's music community were aware of Cassidy's illness, though few knew its severity. Because she had no insurance, a benefit was scheduled at the Bayou, with dozens of bands and individual musicians volunteering their services. <br/> <br/>"Eva cared enough about it to try to get herself pumped up to get there," Dale says. Effects of the still-spreading cancer and the harsh side effects of chemotherapy had made Cassidy so ill that she decided to forgo chemo on the two days before the show. When she arrived at the club -- moving slowly with a walker, a sprightly beret masking the loss of hair -- Cassidy looked frail but golden. <br/> <br/>"Eva had such a sparkle that night -- she said, `This is like my big birthday party.' It may have been the one time in her life that she came to terms with the idea that people really do like her and think that she's a terrific talent. It filled her to know people appreciated and loved her." <br/> <br/>Late that evening, Cassidy slowly moved down the Bayou stage steps with her walker and approached the microphone. Typically, she first thanked everyone. And then, with a fragile beauty that belied her pain, she sang "What a Wonderful World," a vision of moments and places and people that will never again seem quite as wonderful as they were that night. <br/> <br/>Eva Cassidy's eyes may have been the only dry ones in the Bayou at that moment. <br/> <br/>"I think that was the best day she had after she got real sick," Biondo says. "But she came home and threw up that night, she was in a lot of pain. The arm that she used to strum her guitar had cancer in it . . . " <br/> <br/>Hours later, Cassidy was back at Johns Hopkins for chemo. According to Jackie Fletcher, "Her peak was the Bayou. She started sliding downhill that next morning. She lost so much of her strength over a short period of time and after that night, she was always in the wheelchair because of the pain and because her bones were so brittle." <br/> <br/>Over the next few days, Cassidy tried to send thank-you notes to the performers and those who helped put the tribute together, even if she could only do one a day. The cards bore a heart with a smiling face. <br/> <br/>The Bayou would be Cassidy's last public performance. The little bit of singing she did after that was from her bed. <br/> <br/>"She liked songs with singable choruses," folk singer Marcy Marxer recollects. "Songs like `Give Yourself to Love' and `My Heart's in the Highlands.' Grace Griffith and I would sing, and she'd just jump in with the third part. Sometimes we'd have to sing softly to hear Eva, and she'd say, `Let's make a nest' -- and we'd circle up real close." <br/> <br/>The last weeks were the hardest, of course. And, typically, it was Eva Cassidy who preempted others' sorrow. <br/> <br/>"I once heard Eva say she wasn't afraid of dying," says Al Dale. "She never even had a tear in her eye. It was always, `Well, how you doing, Al?' You almost never got a chance to say `Well, Eva, how are you doing?' She never even asked for anything -- you could give her an apple and she'd think it was a diamond ring." <br/> <br/>Barbara Cassidy remembers that earlier this year, Eva visited relatives in Nova Scotia and sat on some rocks watching meteors go by all night long. "She said it was so incredible. She loved different cloud formations, the way the sun would feel to her through the breeze, flowers. She just added so much beauty to my life . . . <br/> <br/>"And she loved sunset, it was her favorite time. She called it the golden time of day, when the sun is going down and the yellows and reds hit the leaf tops . . . " <br/> <br/>Hugh Cassidy sighs for a moment and says, "Eva got us all to look at the golden time." <br/> <br/>In 1993, Eva Cassidy tried to record a song called "I Know You by Heart." The project was sidetracked. It was finished last month, with the calm, crystalline beauty of Cassidy's voice augmented by the aching, ethereal violin of her brother, Danny. <br/> <br/> <br/>"You left in autumn, the leaves were turning <br/>I walk down roads [of] orange and gold <br/>I see your sweet smile, I hear your laughter <br/>You're still here beside me every day . . . <br/>'Cause I know you by heart . . . " <br/> <br/> <br/>Maybe someday "I Know You by Heart" will be released, its melancholy beauty heard by audiences around the world. Then, the song's sound may well bring tears to strangers' eyes, but right now it's the silence that hurts those who knew the singer. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:13:14 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/8de97d02-a55b-4c55-a7f3-d72536986b6f arrr 2008-04-30T15:13:14Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/fcfdf589-e9b9-49ec-876f-a8b769fe4718 <div>For YOU my loves - a pearl of a poet newly re-discovered. <br/> <br/> <br/>LOVE <br/>  <br/>My soul was a light blue dress the color of the sky; <br/>I left it on a rock by the sea <br/>and naked I came to you, looking like a woman. <br/>And like a woman I sat at your table <br/>and drank a toast in wine, inhaling the scent of <br/>                                                  some roses. <br/>You found me beautiful, like something you saw in <br/>                                                  a dream, <br/>I forgot everything, I forgot my childhood and my <br/>                                                  homeland, <br/>I only knew that your caresses held me captive. <br/>And smiling you held up a mirror and asked me <br/>                                                  to look. <br/>I saw that my shoulders were made of dust and <br/>                                                  crumbled away, <br/>I saw that my beauty was sick and wished only to – <br/>                                                  disappear. <br/>Oh, hold me tight in your arms so close that <br/>                                                  I need nothing. <br/> <br/>******* <br/> <br/>THE STARS <br/> <br/> <br/>When night comes <br/>I stand on the steps and listen, <br/>stars swarm in the yard <br/>and I stand in the dark. <br/>Listen, a star fell with a clang! <br/>Don’t go out in the grass with bare feet; <br/>my yard is full of shards <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>******** <br/> <br/>THE ARMORED TRAIN <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Fifty coaches of hopes I loaded up for your America. <br/> <br/>They came back empty... <br/> <br/>Disappointment cargo <br/> <br/>Now I’m sending an armored train with stonehard masks in the threatening portholes: <br/> <br/>thousands of packed coaches are coming home. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>*** <br/> <br/> <br/>LITTLEOLDMAN <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Littleoldman sits around counting eggs. <br/>Every time he counts, one egg is lost. <br/>My friends, don’t show him your gold. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>*** <br/>MY ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>My artificial flowers <br/>I send them to you. <br/>My small bronze lions <br/>I set up at your door. <br/>I myself sit down on the steps -- <br/>a lost oriental pearl <br/>in the big city’s noisy sea.Instinct <br/> <br/> <br/>My body is a mystery. <br/>As long as this brittle thing is alive <br/>you will feel its power. <br/>I will save the world. <br/>That is why Eros’ blood is coursing through my lips <br/>and Eros’ gold runs through my tired curls. <br/>I need only to look, <br/>weary or in pain: the earth is mine. <br/>When I lie exhausted on my bed <br/>I know: in this weakened hand lies the fate of the earth. <br/>It is power that trembles in my shoe, <br/>it is power that moves in the folds of my dress, <br/>and it is power, fearing no abyss, that stands before you. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>**** <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>MY CHILDHOOD TREES <br/> <br/> <br/>My childhood trees stand tall in the grass <br/>and shake their heads: what has become of you? <br/>Rows of pillars stand like reproaches: you’re unworthy <br/> <br/>to walk beneath us! <br/>You’re a child and should know everything, <br/>so why are you fettered by your illness? <br/>You have become a human, alien and hateful. <br/>As a child, you talked with us for hours, <br/>your eyes were wise. <br/>No we would like to tell you the secrets of your life: <br/>the key to all the secrets lies in the grass by the <br/>raspberry patch. <br/>We want to shake you up, you sleeper, <br/>we want to wake you, dead one, from your sleep <br/> <br/>******* <br/> <br/> <br/>HOPE <br/> <br/>I want to let go - <br/>so I don't give a damn about fine writing, <br/>I'm rolling my sleeves up. <br/>The dough's rising... <br/>Oh what a shame <br/>I can't bake cathedrals... <br/>that sublimity of style <br/>I've always yearned for... <br/>Child of our time - <br/>haven't you found the right shell for your soul? <br/> <br/>Before I die I *shall* <br/>bake a cathedral. <br/> <br/> <br/>by Edith Södergran </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 2 replies </div> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:54:19 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/fcfdf589-e9b9-49ec-876f-a8b769fe4718 arrr 2008-04-24T03:54:19Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/94e0378d-d59e-412e-8f8f-32d182b772a8 <div>JAI MA <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>108 Names of Devi, the Divine Mother <br/> <br/>(This is a selection of names from the Shri Lalita Sahasranam, <br/> <br/>the Thousand Names of Devi) <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHRI MATRE NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the sacred Mother <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHRI MAHA RAGNYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the great Empress <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHAVANYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the consort of Shiva <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHAVANA GAMYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is reached through constant reflection on Truth <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHADRA PRIYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who loves to be benevolent <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHADRA MURTYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the embodiment of benevolence <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHAKTI PRIYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is pleased by Her devotees' loving worship <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHAKTI GAMYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is reached by yearning service and meditation <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHAKTI VASYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is made one's own by loving acts of devotion <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHAYA PAHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who dispels all fear <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHAMBHAVYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who worships Shambhu <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHARADARADHYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is worshiped as the Goddess of learning in the autumn <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHARVANYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the consort of Sarva <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHARMADAYINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is always the giver of happiness <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHANKARYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is inseparable from Parama Shiva <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHRIKARYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is Vishnu's consort, Lakshmi <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHATODARYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has a slender waist <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHANTIMATYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is ever at peace with Her devotees <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRADHARAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has no other support <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRANJANAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is unstained <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRLEPAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is untouched <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRMALAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is ever pure <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NITYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is eternal <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRAKARAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is without form <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRAKULAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is never perturbed <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRGUNAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is attributeless <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHKALAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is indivisible <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHANTAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is perfectly serene <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHKAMAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is free from all desires <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NITYAMUKTAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is eternally free from illusion <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRVIKARAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the unchanging basis for all change <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHPRAPANCHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is beyond all phenomena of the world <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRASHRAYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who depends on none <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NITYA SHUDDHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is eternally taintless <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NITYA BUDDHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is perpetual abode of knowledge <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRAVADYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is entirely free from flaw <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRANTARAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is without end <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHKARANAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is without beginning <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHKALANKAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has no lapse whatsoever <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRUPADHAYE NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is limitless <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRISHVARAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Motherwho is supreme <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRAGAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has no passions <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM RAGA MATHANYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who destroys all attachments <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRMADAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has no pride <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MADANASHINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who wipes out arrogance <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHCHINTAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is free from all anxiety <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRAHANKARAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is completely free from ego <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRMOHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is completely free of delusion <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MOHA NASHINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who cures the delusions of Her devotees <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRMAMAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has no ego or "my"-ness <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAMATA HANTRYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who destroys conceit and selfishness in Her devotees <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHPAPAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the negation of sin <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM PAPA NASHINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who completely destroys sin by the mere repetition of Her name <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHKRODHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has no enemy or anger <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM KRODHA SHAMANYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who extinguishes anger rising in the minds of Her devotees <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRLOBHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is completely free from greed <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM LOBHA NASHINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who removes greed from the minds of Her devotees <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIHSAMSHAYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is free from doubt <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRBHAVAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has no origin <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHAVA NASHINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who puts an end to the rounds of birth and death <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRVIKALPAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the eternal pure intelligence <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRABADHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who remains ever untroubled <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRBHEDAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother in whom all are one <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BHEDA NASHINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who destroys the distinctions made by the mind <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRNASHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is immortal <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MRITYU MATHANYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who uproots the cause of death in Her devotees <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHKRIYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is beyond all action <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISHPARIGRAHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who takes nothing <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NISTULAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is unequaled <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NILA CHIKURAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has locks of shining black hair <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRAPAYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who never departs <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM NIRATYAYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is beyond all danger <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM DURLABHAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is attained through long-sustained and necessary efforts <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM DURGAMAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is not reached without painstaking continued exertion <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM DURGAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is Goddess Durga <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM DUKHA HANTRYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who destroys sorrow <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SUKHA PRADAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who confers the bliss of liberation <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SARVAGNAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is omniscient <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SANDRA KARUNAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is intensely compassionate <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SARVA SHAKTI MAYYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the source of all power <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SARVA MANGALAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who possesses all that is auspicious <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SAD GATI PRADAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who takes the seeker to the supreme goal <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SARVESHVARYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the queen of the universe <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SARVAMAYYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is immanent in all <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHESHVARYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who transcends nature and is the source of all <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA KALYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the great goddess Kali who destroys even death <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA DEVYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the great goddess <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA LAKSHMYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the great goddess Lakshmi who is the source of life's bounty <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA RUPAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme form <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA PUJYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is worthy of worship <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA MAYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the great creator of the illusory energy <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA SATTVAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme existence <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA SHAKTYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme energy <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA RATYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is boundless bliss <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA BHOGAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme enjoyment and luxury <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHAISHVARYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who has supreme dominion <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA VIRYAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother of supreme prowess and strength <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA BALAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is of great strength <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA BUDDHYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is supreme intelligence <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA SIDDHYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother whose attainments are supreme <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA TANTRAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the subject of the great Tantras <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA MANTRAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the great mantra <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHA YANTRAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is worshiped in the symbols of yantras <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM MAHASANAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother whose seat is worthy of great worship <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM PARAM JYOTYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme radiance <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM PARAM DHAMNE NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme abode <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM PARAMANAVE NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the most subtle <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM PARAT PARAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the greatest <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM PARA SHAKTYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the supreme energy <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHRI SHIVAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is with the worshipful Shiva <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHIVA SHAKTAIKYA RUPINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the form of energy or potency united with Lord Shiva <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM VISHNU SHAKTYAIKYA RUPINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is a form of the potency (shakti) united with Lord Vishnu <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM BRAHMA SHAKTYAIKYA RUPINYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is a form of the potency (shakti) united with Brahma <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHRI LALITAMBIKAYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is the goddess Shri Lalitambika <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHRI MATA AMRITANANDAMAYE NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother who is called Amritanandamayi <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>OM SHRI MAHA TRIPURA SUNDARYAI NAMAHA <br/> <br/>Salutations to the Mother whose name is also the divine Mother Tripurasundari <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> In Love and Light <br/> <br/> Pritam</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:42:35 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/94e0378d-d59e-412e-8f8f-32d182b772a8 Pritam 2008-04-09T02:42:35Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/0571bcd3-6b48-4d69-8311-867913f5aff9 <div>PRIME MINISTER <br/>APOLOGY TO AUSTRALIA’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES <br/>HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES <br/>13 FEBRUARY 2008 <br/> <br/>—I move: <br/> <br/> That today we honour the Indigenous peoples of this land, the <br/>oldest continuing cultures in human history. <br/> We reflect on their past mistreatment. <br/> We reflect in particular on the mistreatment of those who were <br/>Stolen Generations—this blemished chapter in our nation’s history. <br/> The time has now come for the nation to turn a new page in <br/>Australia’s history by righting the wrongs of the past and so moving <br/>forward with confidence to the future. <br/> We apologise for the laws and policies of successive Parliaments <br/>and governments that have inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss <br/>on these our fellow Australians. <br/> We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres <br/>Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and <br/>their country. <br/> For the pain, suffering and hurt of these Stolen Generations, <br/> their <br/>descendants and for their families left behind, we say sorry. <br/> To the mothers and the fathers, the brothers and the sisters, for <br/>the breaking up of families and communities, we say sorry. <br/> And for the indignity and degradation thus inflicted on a proud <br/>people and a proud culture, we say sorry. <br/> We the Parliament of Australia respectfully request that this <br/>apology be received in the spirit in which it is offered as part of the <br/> <br/>healing of the nation. <br/> For the future we take heart; resolving that this new page in the <br/>history of our great continent can now be written. <br/> We today take this first step by acknowledging the past and laying <br/> <br/>claim to a future that embraces all Australians. <br/> A future where this Parliament resolves that the injustices of the <br/> <br/>past must never, never happen again. <br/> A future where we harness the determination of all Australians, <br/>Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to close the gap that lies between us in <br/> <br/>life expectancy, educational achievement and economic opportunity. <br/> A future where we embrace the possibility of new solutions to <br/>enduring problems where old approaches have failed. <br/> A future based on mutual respect, mutual resolve and mutual <br/>responsibility. <br/> A future where all Australians, whatever their origins, are truly <br/>equal partners, with equal opportunities and with an equal stake in <br/>shaping the next chapter in the history of this great country, <br/>Australia. <br/> <br/>There comes a time in the history of nations when their peoples must <br/>become fully reconciled to their past if they are to go forward with <br/>confidence to embrace their future. Our nation, Australia, has reached <br/>such a time. And that is why the parliament is today here assembled: to <br/> <br/>deal with this unfinished business of the nation, to remove a great <br/>stain from the nation’s soul and, in a true spirit of reconciliation, <br/> <br/>to open a new chapter in the history of this great land, Australia.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:10:09 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/0571bcd3-6b48-4d69-8311-867913f5aff9 arrr 2008-04-06T11:10:09Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/854b5918-40d2-43f5-b7f5-68d2f885dcd4 <div>To realize our wrongs and to be sorry, to take nose-to-the-grindstone effort to cut off the desire to do the wrong again, such is necessary for approaching enlightenment over what may be innumerable births. <br/>A being may also get purified by grace of the perfected Guru's and by merit of diligent practice for such liberation attain it. <br/> <br/>May all beings realize their wrongs and repent, and may the grace of the Guru's speed you towards attainment of enlightenment in this birth.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:01:37 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/854b5918-40d2-43f5-b7f5-68d2f885dcd4 arrr 2008-04-06T11:01:37Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/8cfb3d19-e9f1-41ea-8487-cbbd58010a17 <div>please check out WATER WOMAN GATHERING TRIBE for sharing visions and co-creation of the potential gathering called WATER WOMAN~ or click www.waterwomangathering.blogspot.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Sat, 15 Mar 2008 01:12:44 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/8cfb3d19-e9f1-41ea-8487-cbbd58010a17 Renee 2008-03-15T01:12:44Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/d3fa9ca4-1163-4dab-9d79-da8dd8e71043 <div>In search of a good solar calendar for 2008 which also tracks lunar moon phases for download and print. <br/>Any suggestions for online sources?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 1 reply </div> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:05:59 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/d3fa9ca4-1163-4dab-9d79-da8dd8e71043 arrr 2007-12-31T05:05:59Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/1c51a95d-2b5b-4f73-b4de-56e4ad77c89a <div>Mother of 64 arts and learning we evoke you to sing your praises and beg your blessings. <br/>Wont you bestow upon your children realization of the special grace of treasures ever-streaming from your Muse-chalice? <br/>Guide us in all-learning and all-sharing. Help us to transmute knowledge by practical application into wisdom. Help us to bow our heads and open our hearts to recieve. Help us to assist others as muses for shared creation. <br/>White Buffalo Calf Pipe Woman brought the call of Saraswati Ma down to Earth. What was Her call? To re-connect an endangered humanity through righteous practice. Then let us become your vessel Ma. The sacred pipe is the body as is the chalice. As per our capabilities allow each one of us to recieve the ever effulgent nectar, and the sweet medicinal smoke, MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. We drink you in and we breathe you out, retaining your blessings, serving humanity, merged in your grace. <br/> <br/>Jai MA!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 4 replies </div> Thu, 14 Feb 2008 06:12:55 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/1c51a95d-2b5b-4f73-b4de-56e4ad77c89a arrr 2008-02-14T06:12:55Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/cef91449-ba68-4822-be34-c8d5ed0ddac5 <div>JAI MA <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Millions of Women Gather to Worship The Goddess <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA, February 21, 2008: Women in thousands have started pouring in to participate in the famous gathering at Attukal temple, one of the world's biggest female congregations. The Attukal Bhagavati temple entered the Guinness Book of World Records two years back as a religious event that draws over a million women on a single day. <br/> <br/>The whole city will turn into a sea of women when the sun rises, with the road, pavements and by-lanes about an area of six kilometers around the temple being occupied by devotees with the earthen pots placed on brick hearths in front of them to prepare the "prasadam" (sweetened pudding). The ritual consists of preparation of the prasadam of rice, jaggery, coconut and spices, to be offered to Devi to invoke her blessings for peace and prosperity. <br/> <br/>The Temple Trust authorities said 2.5 million devotees were expected <br/>this year. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Link : www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu...11269.htm <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>In Love and Light <br/> <br/>Pritam </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Thu, 28 Feb 2008 05:31:00 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/cef91449-ba68-4822-be34-c8d5ed0ddac5 Pritam 2008-02-28T05:31:00Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/8bea9892-9107-4b56-88b2-ebae67423b08 <div>&amp;lt;object width="425" height="355">&amp;lt;param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9a8vzXDuOas&amp;rel=1">&amp;lt;/param>&amp;lt;param name="wmode" value="transparent">&amp;lt;/param>&amp;lt;embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9a8vzXDuOas&amp;rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355">&amp;lt;/embed>&amp;lt;/object></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 3 replies </div> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:54:13 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/8bea9892-9107-4b56-88b2-ebae67423b08 2008-01-28T21:54:13Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/f12411d7-6435-429d-926e-80ee5f9a434c <div>...the ancient most city on the river Ganga Ma, flowing out all thoughts to come dwell in the bejeweled heart of the Lover <br/> <br/>for eternal time...... <br/> <br/>Jai GURU! Jai MA!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 1 reply </div> Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:09:27 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/f12411d7-6435-429d-926e-80ee5f9a434c arrr 2008-01-27T11:09:27Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/901fdd3c-7e29-4278-8079-cd61c382335c <div>As KALI is the transcendental gatepass, TARA is Her world entering into. She welcomes all in wrathful blue fury. Could *you* stand in her presence for long? Enter in humbly not standing first, bended knee or belly prostration is best! Get ready to get rid of you. <br/>With stout form and pregnant belly she's swallowed the universe whole. And for you she'll do the same, in order to give birth to a new entity. THIS is the going beyond. Tara with her sword already bloodied, drinking from the skull cup all thoughts, chopper blade of wisdom, blue lotus of perfection in her hand ... the Saviouress who saves us from ourselves! <br/>Jai TARA!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 1 reply </div> Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:58:34 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/901fdd3c-7e29-4278-8079-cd61c382335c arrr 2008-01-04T05:58:34Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/a3b669d6-9104-4aa6-9039-279e7f50b131 <div>Wishing all tribe family members an auspicious new year 2008. May our collective actions of body, speech, and mind fulfill and surpass our every expectation in Wisdom, Compassion, and Joy. Let every child have a mother to care and let all children be fed the food for growing strong minds and bodies. Let every mother recieve the nourishment and support she requires to feed, nurture, and the children. Let all family members be unified under the umbrella of the Compassionate saints and may we be quided by the Wisdom of the ages for the Joy of one true family of humanity. <br/> <br/>Jai Guru! Jai MA!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 4 replies </div> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 05:22:14 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/a3b669d6-9104-4aa6-9039-279e7f50b131 arrr 2007-12-31T05:22:14Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/0397e037-83f1-4b61-87c5-2b5def28e1f6 <div>~AUM~ <br/> <br/>Give birth to us Oh Mothers for we are your children <br/>Care us and nurture and grow us your seeds <br/>Shine into us your endless love with compassion <br/>no mother ever became so without sacrifice <br/>silent in perfecting mind,speech, and deeds. <br/> <br/>Grant Joy to us Oh Children for we are your Mothers <br/>teach us and train us to remember life before the womb <br/>inspire and drive us into realization as your living models <br/>a loving mother for a family of relations must also be born, and cared, in order bloom! <br/> <br/>A new era dawning upon a garden <br/>seeds in many hues and tunes <br/>perfecting one harmonious revelation <br/>the Sun looks outward, <br/>inwardly reflects the Moon. <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 1 reply </div> Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:54:04 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/0397e037-83f1-4b61-87c5-2b5def28e1f6 arrr 2007-12-27T07:54:04Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/c850605f-820b-415a-bbbc-b2d6a6444845 <div> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> For a whole new year is coming again. And it brings new opportunities, new dreams, fun-filled new days may each of you have the best new year . <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>In Love and Light </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Mon, 24 Dec 2007 17:12:33 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/c850605f-820b-415a-bbbc-b2d6a6444845 Pritam 2007-12-24T17:12:33Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/4928283c-9aed-453c-96b0-ab58f9b85f8e <div>JAI MA <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Oh Divine Mother. <br/> <br/> <br/> Let my every action <br/>Be a Worship of You <br/>Let every sound falling from my lips <br/>Be a chant of your great mantra . <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> In Love and Light <br/> <br/> <br/> Pritam</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 2 replies </div> Sat, 22 Dec 2007 15:20:06 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/4928283c-9aed-453c-96b0-ab58f9b85f8e Pritam 2007-12-22T15:20:06Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/de33fca3-e3f6-4817-9fad-96a00d21e545 <div>JAI MA <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>Our first relationship in the world is through the mother. The earliest memory of any person is that of clinging to the mother's breast and looking into her love-filled eyes. The comfort and security, which the infant gains from this relationship, lasts with him all his life. In the mother is centred a whole world of tenderness, comfort and sustenance. To transfer this concept to a cosmic being was a natural step, which all the ancient cultures took. Therefore the concept of the divine as the mother is as old as life itself. Devi is the Divine Mother, the eternal womb of all creatures -- human, sub-human and animal. She cradles her children in her loving arms, suckles them and nurtures them with her infinite love. Wherever you see maternal love, in a bird or animal or human, know that to be the love of the Devi for her children, for she is the universal mother. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/>In Love and Light <br/> <br/> <br/>Pritam</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 1 reply </div> Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:10:59 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/de33fca3-e3f6-4817-9fad-96a00d21e545 Pritam 2007-12-20T23:10:59Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/0a77f1d7-54b0-43e4-aea0-e5384d5dbfab <div>JAI MA <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> THE FESTIVAL OF NAVARATR-VIJAYA DASAMI <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Navaratri is principally a festival where elaborate poojas are offered to Mother Durga. In fact Navaratri is also known as Durgotsava. In some parts of north India, Ramlila is conducted but about this , later. <br/>The festival is conducted from the first day, Prathama, of Sukla Paksha or the bright half of the month of Asvina, during Sharad Ritu, for nine days. Some authorities mention that Navaratri should also be celebrated during the bright half or Sukla Paksha of Chaitra in Vasanta ritu. Durgotsava or Navaratri is celebrated nationally but on a very grand and elaborate scale in Bengal and other eastern states. In Kerala a Devi worship is made during vasanta ritu but about this also, later. <br/> <br/>There is a great divergence of views as to how long the festivities should be. Generally they are observed for nine days with Astami, Navami and Dasami being the important days. <br/>Devi Mahatmya , which is also known as Saptasati or Chandi, describes Devi as accumulated Tejas or energy of Vishnu, Sankara, Agni and other Gods. She is described as sporting a trident presented to her by Siva, a discuss from Vishnu and Vajra from Indra. It desribes her victory over Mahisasura, Chanda, Munda. Sumbha and Nighumbha all of whom are exterminated by her. <br/> <br/>The Devi Purana extolls the Navaratri Vrata. It calls it a great and holy vrata that confers great siddhis, helps vanquish enemies and bestows benefits, especially during floods. It also says that when the annual pooja is performed with devotion and faith it would free a person from troubles and endow great wealth and ‘agricultural produce’ by the grace of Mother.. <br/> <br/> <br/>Skanda Purana and Bhavishya Purana mention that the worship of Devi during autumn in the month of Asvina is of three types, Satvic, Rajasic and Tamasic. Satvic pooja is done with japa and offering of naivedya which is devoid of meat. The japa consists of recitation of texts from puranas where Devi’s exploits are described. Rajasic worship consists of offering of neivedya which contains flesh. Tamasic worship is only offer of wine and flesh , without any japa or recitation of mantras. Tamasic worship is generally done by tribal people. <br/> <br/>Devi is described as possessing several arms. Some authorities say they are 16 . Others hold the view that they are 10 in number. <br/> <br/>Vamana Purana has some verses suggesting that Gods such as Vishnu, Kama, Yakshas, Siva, Brahma, Visvakarma, Parvati, Ganesa, Yama, Skanda, Surya, Katyayini, Lakshmi, Lord of snakes and others go to sleep from different dates that commence from the 1st to 14th of krishna paksha or dark half of the month of Ashada and that these deities remain asleep for a period of four months. During Nvaratri, in the month of Asvina, Devi who is asleep, has to be awakened . <br/> <br/> <br/>On the first day, pradhama, a ghata or jar is established with water in it. Twigs of mango and other sacred trees are placed in it and Devi is offered sixteen upacharas. Some authorities hold that five upacharas are adequate. Sandal paste and myrobalan should be offered together with a comb for parting of hair and for braiding. On the second thithi, dwidiya, a ribbon should be offered for keeping hair in place. On the third thithi or thritheeya, red lac for reddening the feet, vermillion to be applied on the point of parting of hair, and a mirror for observing the face should be offered. On chathurthi, fourth day, Madhuparka , a silver tilaka and collyrium for the eyes should be offered. On panchami or fifth day sandalwood and ornaments should be offered. On shasti or sixth day, the devotee should offer to a bilva tree substances such as clay, sandalwood paste, pebbles, coriander, druva grass, flowers, fruits, curds, ghee, svastika, vermillion, conch-shell, collyrium, rosana (yellow paste), mustard seeds, gold, silver, copper, whisk, mirror, lamp and a broad plate. <br/> <br/>The devotee then makes a bundle consisting of plantain, pomegranate, coriander, turmeric, arum indicum, arum colocacia, bilva, Asoka and jayanti. Each plant is added as mantras are chanted. The devotee then worships the bundle as well as the image of Devi as she is awakened on the sixth day or sashti. <br/> <br/>On the 7th thithi, or on Saptami the devotee brings a twig from bilva tree and adds it to the bundle of nine plants and offers worship. <br/> <br/>There are very elaborate details about the worship to be performed on the 8th thithi or Maha Ashtami and on 9th thithi or Maha Navami as they are described. They contain horrifying details of animal sacrifices. I being a strict vegetarian find the details to be revolting and nauseating. It is difficult to believe that any divine form could demand to be appeased by sacrificing to it other living beings. There is no doubt that these practices existed and sadly continue to be practiced during the present times though to a diminished extent. <br/> <br/>There is a mention that on the 8th day the devotee should honour maidens. The devotee should gift them garments, clothes, sandalwood paste, flowers, akshata, different food items and especially payasa. After feeding the maidens the brahmins should be fed. <br/>There are elaborate details available regarding the homa that is to be performed during the poojas. <br/> <br/>The devotee should hear vedic recitation and from the first day till the nineth day himself should recite Devi Mahatmya or atleast engage a person to do so. The recitation should be once on the first day , twice on the second day and so on with nine recitations performed on Navami day. Devi Purana describes the homa to be performed. One should offer into the fire sesame seeds, curds, milk and ghee. The Devi Mantra to be chanted should either be what is known as ‘Jayanti Mantra’ or the mantra of nine syllables( Om Durge Durge Rakshini Swaheti Navaksharah:). According to Dvaitanirnaya-siddhanta <br/>Sangraha, the mantra is either one taught by a guru or the rigvedic verse ‘Jatavedase Sunavama’, or ‘ one with nine letters’, or ‘Namo Devyai Mahadevyai’ or slokas from Saptasati. <br/> <br/>After the poojas on Ashtami thithi, the rest of the thithi should be spent in dancing, and singing . Devi Purana and Kalika Puranas are quoted as mentioning that there should be sacrifice of a goat or he-buffalo at midnight. <br/> <br/>The poojas on Maha Navami or the nineth day are largely on the lines of the pooja of Maha Ashtami with the exception that on Navami more animals are sacrificed. <br/> <br/>The rituals conclude with the devotee washing the feet of a brahmana maiden and giving her a sumptuous feast. She then blesses him by sprinkling akshatas on his head. He should follow her for a few steps as she leaves. After this ritual there is feeding, beating of drums and great rejoicing. <br/> <br/>On Dasami, the tenth day the image of Devi and the bundle of nine plants are ceremoniously taken on a procession and immersed in water with the prayer to mother to return at the same time next year to bless. <br/> <br/>There is mention of what is known as Sabarotsava. People smear themselves with mud and dance without any inhibition. They sing obscene songs with explicit references to the sexual organs and to the sexual act. This practice is not now in vogue. However during the sukla paksha of the month of Ashada during vasanta ritu, as mentioned earlier, a different Navaratri is observed in Kerala, especially in the Devi temple at Kodungallur in Kerala. The Devi is in fact known as Kodungallur Bhagavati. The celebrations last for ten days and culminate on the tenth day when Bharani Nakshatra is in the zodiacal sign. During the celebration this year I happened to be there at the temple and was fortunate enough to cover on film, throngs of devotees dancing around the famous temple. <br/> <br/>On the first day of Navaratri a Kalasa or Ghata is installed. This rite is not included in the poojas of Bengal. It is performed mostly in southern states, Gujarat and Saurashtra. There is a description about installation of kalasa in Durgarchanapaddhati. According to it one should make an altar with clay and sow yava and wheat grains while chanting texts from Rig Veda. A jar made of gold or silver or copper or clay should be installed in the middle. It should be filled with water, as rig vedic texts are chanted. The water should be mixed with sandalwood paste, sarvaushadi(there are several ingredients of sarvaushadi but three different texts prescribe three different lists of ingredients!). To it are added druva grass, leaves from five trees, clay from seven places, fruit, five jewels and gold. Appropriate mantras are chanted as these ingredients are inserted into the kalasa. The vessel should then be wrapped around with a piece of cloth. The kalasa should then be placed on a Purna patra, a cup filled with rice grains. <br/> <br/>In the homes of southern states especially, statues of Devi and other gods, with soldiers and elephants and horses were kept on display together with a kalasa. People then started keeping images of all kinds of things in the pooja. The pooja is known as ‘kolu’ Every day for nine days poojas and neivedya are offered and friends and relations are invited to join the poojas. It has now become largely a ritual by ladies for ladies and an occasion for socialising. <br/> <br/>According to Devi Purana kings and those others who kept horses were asked to honour them, especially from dwiteeya till Dasami. There are in fact several authorities, which mention honoring of horses during this period. <br/> <br/>The tenth day, Vijaya Dasami day is considered to be a very auspicious day. It is associated with victory of good over evil. There are two reasons that describe why the day is described as ‘vijaya’ dasami. On Dasami day during evening, at the time of trisandhya or the time of twilight, when the stars have just begun to appear, that time is known as Vijaya. Any undertaking begun at that time would result in success. According to Brighu, the eleventh muhurta of a day of fifteen muhurtas is called Vijaya. Those desirous of military victory should march at that time. <br/> <br/>Children learn their first alphabets on Vijaya Dasami day. New ventures are begun on that day. <br/> <br/>Perhaps Dussera had a military origin. Around this time monsoon retreats, waters in The rivers subside, crops are ready to be reaped and the time is propitious to move on a military expedition. Sri Rama is reported to have started his march with the Vanara Sena against Sri Lanka on Vijaya Dasami day. Kings and nobles who kept horses honoured them during this time, as earlier mentioned. Kings held elaborate drills involving men, horses and elephants. <br/> <br/>In some parts of north India Ramlila is conducted for ten days from Prathama till Dasami. On the tenth day an effigy of Ravana is made out of combustible material and it is burnt with great glee and fanfare. There are also customs of offering pooja to implements of ones trade and the rite is known as Ayudha Pooja. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> In Love and Light <br/> <br/> Pritam</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:53:54 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/0a77f1d7-54b0-43e4-aea0-e5384d5dbfab Pritam 2007-11-16T14:53:54Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/766886e2-a75e-4762-806b-8382f1c7053d <div>May the blessings of the Void Mother be with us especially in these days of Her worship. May she cleanse us of our every impurity of body, speech, and mind. In humbleness we prostrate to her again and again.Jai MA KALI! </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 2 replies </div> Sun, 11 Nov 2007 10:20:38 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/766886e2-a75e-4762-806b-8382f1c7053d arrr 2007-11-11T10:20:38Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/8625bf38-f1a6-4a99-815a-d2d891419e05 <div>Girija Maa of Kerala ,India. <br/>A living Maa!!!! <br/>Siddha Yogini. <br/> <br/>www.bhagyodayamyoga.com <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 1 reply </div> Sun, 14 Oct 2007 15:13:17 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/8625bf38-f1a6-4a99-815a-d2d891419e05 Nitya 2007-10-14T15:13:17Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/c57dbca4-f5a3-4c09-b3eb-2284685cdd56 <div>Dear Friends, <br/> I've just arrived home from India, and I've created some amazing videos that I'm sure you'll be interested to see. <br/> <br/>The first is pictures and video footage from our time visiting temples and villages in Rishikesh and Haridwar, India. Rishikesh and Haridwar are in the foothills of the Himalayas next the Ganges river. This place is very beautiful and sacred. Here is the link to the video: <br/>http://www.tantricshamanism.com/india.video.html <br/> <br/> <br/>The second video is of my pilgrimage up to the Bijli Mahadev temple in Kulu, India. "Bijli" means lightening. The Bijli Mahadev temple is a temple dedicated to the aspect of Shiva that removes excess electrical energy from the body so a person can live. Being someone who has personally experienced a powerful kundalini opening AND been struck by lightening, this was an important pilgrimage for me. <br/> You can see my personal experience of this amazing place here: <br/> <br/>http://www.tantricshamanism.com/Bijli.html <br/> <br/> <br/>Enjoy! <br/> warm regards, <br/> Sylvia Brallier <br/>Author, Dancing in the Eye of Transformation <br/>Director of The Tantric Shamanism Institute <br/>www.tantricshamanism.com</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Fri, 02 Nov 2007 23:18:52 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/c57dbca4-f5a3-4c09-b3eb-2284685cdd56 sylviabrallier 2007-11-02T23:18:52Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/84691365-8188-409e-91ce-f49103fbbd80 <div>Divine Mother Tara <br/> <br/>You are the most powerfull being in all the galaxies <br/>Ohm Tare Tutare Ture Soha <br/>Your Mantra eminates through infinite galaxies <br/>In all the centers of the universes <br/>Jai Ma <br/>Your power is beyond human imagination or thoughts <br/>You destroy all fears and demons with your magickal sounds <br/>You are Bliss and the very essence of every being <br/>Jai Ma <br/>Come through in all hearts <br/>Jai Ma <br/>Your face is so beautifull and your eyes glow like the lightening <br/>Your smile will take away all suffering in the universe <br/>Ma <br/>Please be here now</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:22:44 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/84691365-8188-409e-91ce-f49103fbbd80 2007-10-06T05:22:44Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/ff766f5d-fc1c-403f-9881-fa5c4d58c363 <div>I don't know who wrote this, a friend found it scratched onto a wall panel <br/> <br/>The Mask - Anonymous <br/> <br/>"What has been done to the Earth, has been done to you, <br/>As to us all. <br/>Every Rape. Every Murder,Every act of torture, <br/>leaves it's scar on the landscape of the Soul, <br/>And the outer bars cast shadows , <br/>on our mind. <br/>Feel Them, They are your wounds, <br/>They are all you might have been, <br/>and will not be. <br/>Cry for it, Mourn, Rage. <br/> <br/>There are toxins in your blood, <br/>Your dismembered parts lie scattered around you. <br/> <br/>You prowl your own borders, <br/>Looking for escape. <br/>The wall is like glass, but stronger, <br/>You can't get over it, <br/>You can't get under it. <br/>You can't get around it. <br/> <br/>So you put on the Mask That hides you, <br/>and you try to slip through, <br/>How do you walk in this mask? <br/>How does your body feel? <br/> <br/>The mask covers you, <br/>It Hides the barrier. <br/>And Suddenly, You can't remember , where you were going <br/>Or why. <br/>And none of it seems very important anyway . . . . . <br/> <br/>So you stop and sit. <br/> <br/>And there, You can remain forever . . . . . . . <br/> <br/>Or, you can take off the mask, <br/>and put on the Tricky mask. <br/>The Deceiving mask, <br/>and try to slip through. <br/> <br/>How do you walk in this mask? <br/>How does your body feel? <br/> <br/>And the barrier disappears <br/>and you walk through. <br/>And the path is clear, and green , and pleasant. <br/>And you know it's the right way, <br/>although from time to time, <br/>You suspect that you haven't really gone anywhere. . . . . . . . <br/>That you are back where you started from . . . . . <br/> <br/>And there you can remain forever . . . . . . . <br/> <br/>Or you can take the Mask off! <br/>and put on the mask that pleases, <br/>and try to slip through . . . . <br/> <br/>How do you walk in this mask? <br/>How does your body feel? <br/> <br/>And everybody at the barrier is charming, <br/>They make polite conversation, they serve tea. <br/>and sympathize with your difficulties , <br/>With how hard it is to break through, <br/>And you wouldn't want to offend them, <br/>So you stay where you are. <br/> <br/>And there, you can remain forever. <br/> <br/>Or you can take off the mask, <br/>and put on the Ugly mask, <br/> <br/>And try to Smash through! <br/> <br/> <br/>How do you walk in this mask? <br/>How does your body feel? <br/> <br/>You don't care who you offend. <br/>Or what you Break. <br/> <br/>The pleasant people scatter, <br/>the tea cups shatter, <br/> <br/>And you bash into the barrier, <br/>Again, and Again! <br/> <br/>Your flesh becomes pulp! <br/>Your bones break! <br/> <br/>and there, you can remain forever . . . . . . . <br/> <br/>Or you can take the mask off. <br/>Unmasked, You turn your face to the light that remains, <br/>An Ember in the center, Juice of the Earth's living Heart, <br/> <br/>The light survives, You survive, <br/>and all may yet survive in you. <br/> <br/>Inside the light, whisper makes a dry sound, <br/>like the coiling of snakes, <br/>coiling and uncoupling at the cell's core, <br/> <br/>like the memory of being alive, <br/>with all life living within you. <br/> <br/>There is a way, <br/>you knew it once, remember? <br/> <br/>Memory sleeps,coiled, like a snake in a basket of grain <br/>deep in the storehouse . . . . . . . . . . <br/> <br/>Breathe Deep, let your breath take you down . . . . . . . . . . <br/>Find your way there, <br/>And you will find your way out . . . . . . . . . . . ."</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Fri, 05 Oct 2007 10:17:51 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/ff766f5d-fc1c-403f-9881-fa5c4d58c363 queenofswords 2007-10-05T10:17:51Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/a0f96e66-7d3e-433e-b562-c33b88d200c9 <div>JAI MA <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> History of Vaishno Devi <br/> <br/>Whenever righteousness and virtue has been under pressure of demoniac forces, the cosmic mother has overpowered such forces by taking different 'Rupas' (Different supernatural forms or shapes) and saved her devotees. In the beginning of the universe, Maha-Shakti was created out of all supernatural forces (Tejas) of gods united into one. The same later took birth as Maha-Kali, Maha-Laxmi and Maha-Saraswati. All the three 'Rupas' or 'Avatar' represent the human characteristics viz., Raj, Tam and Satva-gun. <br/> <br/> <br/>In Treta-Yug when Ravana, Kumb-Karan, Khardooshan, Tadka and other demons tormented the virtuous men, the goddess decided to create a divine form for their protection. This gave birth to a beautiful divine girl. The divine girl enquired of Devas, the cause and reason of her birth. The divine forces told her that she had been created to protect Dharma and rekindle spirit of religion. She was asked to go to South India and take birth at the home of Ratnakar Sagar as a girl-child. Girl was named Trikuta. Later the same girl was called Vaishnavi because of her taking birth from Lord Vishnu's lineage. The religion propagated by this goddess girl was called Vaishno-Dharm. <br/> <br/>Vaishnavi' means the one who is related to lord "Vishnu''. Goddess Vaishnavi is the manifestation of the collective spiritual strengths of Mata Maha Kali, Mata Maha Lakshmi and Mata Maha Saraswati. It is described in Durga sapatshati that the goddess was born as a young girl of extraordinary beauty and strength, out of the collectively pooled 'Tejas' of various 'Devtas' and three lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shankar. The immediate purpose of the creation of the goddess was the annihilation of Asura (devil) Mahishasura. However another purpose of her creation was that she might usher on earth an era of pious and ascetic life so that the peace could prevail upon the world and she through her penance could rise to higher levels of spirituality and ultimately merge with Vishnu. <br/> <br/>The 'Goddess having been created by the Devtas and the three lords ordained the human form in the house of one Ratnakar as his daughter whom the family named as Vaishnavi. The girl right from her childhood displayed a hunger for knowledge which was like a vortex and which no amount of teaching and learning could sufficiently satiate. Subsequently, Vaishnavi started looking into her inner self for knowledge and soon learned the art of meditation and realized that meditation and penance only could bring her close to her greater objective. Vaishnavi thus relinquished all household comforts and went deep into the forest for Tapasaya (meditation). <br/> <br/>Meanwhile, Lord Rama, during his fourteen years of exile happened to visit Vaishnavi who recognized him immediately as no ordinary being but the incarnation of Lord Vishnu and immediately asked him to merge her into himself so that she could become one with the supreme creator. However Lord Rama, knowing that it was not the appropriate time, dissuaded her by saying that he will visit her again after the end of his exile and at that time if she succeeded in recognizing him, he will fulfill her wish. True to his words, Rama visited her again after being victorious in the battle, but this time he did so in the guise of an old man. Unfortunately, Vaishnavi was unable to recognize him this time and was distraught. Upon this, Lord Rama consoled her that the appropriate time for her being one with the creator had not come and he will eventually do so in 'Kaliyug' in his incarnation of 'Kalki'. Rama also directed her to meditate and set up an Ashram at the base of Trikuta hills to elevate her level of spirituality so as to bless the mankind and rid the poor and destitute of their sufferings and only then will 'Vishnu' merge her into himself. <br/> <br/>Vaishnavi, after immense hardships reached the foot of the Trikuta Hills and after setting up her ashram there she began to meditate. As predicted by Lord Rama, her glory spread far and wide and people began to flock to her Ashram to seek her blessings. As the time passed, a Tantrik named Gorakh Nath who had a vision of the episode between Lord Rama and Vaishnavi in the retrospective time frame, became curious to find out whether Vaishnavi has been able to attain a high level of spirituality or not. He, therefore, sent his most able disciple 'Bhairon Nath' to find out the truth. Bhairon Nath on locating the ashram started observing Vaishnavi secretly and realised that though a 'Sadhvi' she always carried bow and arrows with her and was always surrounded by langoors (apes) and a ferocious looking lion. Bhairon Nath was enamored by Vaishnavi's extraordinary beauty and losing all good sense he began to pester Vaishnavi to marry him. Meanwhile a staunch devotee of Mata Sridhar organised a Bhandara (Community meal) in which the whole village and Guru Gorakh Nath along with all his followers including Bhairon were invited. During the course of Bhandara Bhairon Nath attempted to grab Vaishnavi but she tried her best to daunt him. On failing to do so, Vaishnavi decided to flee away into the mountains to continue her 'Tapasaya' undisturbed. Bhairon Nath however chased her to her destination. <br/> <br/>The goddess after halting at Banganga, Charan Paduka, and Adhkwari, finally reached the holy cave Shrine. When Bhairon Nath continued to follow her despite the goddess trying to avoid a confrontation, the goddess was compelled to kill him. Bhairon Nath met his ultimate fate when the goddess, just outside the mouth of the cave, beheaded him. The severed head of Bhairon fell with a force at a distant hilltop. Bhairon Nath upon death realised the futility of his mission and prayed to the deity to forgive him. The almighty 'Mata' had mercy on Bhairon and gave him a boon that every devotee of the goddess shall have to have the Darshans of Bhairon after having the Darshans of the goddess and only then shall the yatra of a devotee be complete. Meanwhile, Vaishnavi decided to shed off her human form and assuming the face of a rock she immersed her self into meditation forever. <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> In Love and Light <br/> <br/> <br/> Pritam</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 5 replies </div> Tue, 04 Sep 2007 14:34:25 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/a0f96e66-7d3e-433e-b562-c33b88d200c9 Pritam 2007-09-04T14:34:25Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/f72a84f4-3e93-4bad-ba19-9e88138ad513 <div>"The Grail of the Feminine is urging us to open our minds to a new vision of reality, a revelation of all cosmic life as a divine unity. For those awakened to this vision, to be born a human being is not to be born into a fallen, flawed world of sin and illusion, cut off from the divine; it is to be born into a world lit by an invisible radiance, ensouled by Divine Presence, graced and sustained by incadesent light and love." <br/> <br/> - Anne Baring &amp; Andrew Harvey</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 4 replies </div> Wed, 05 Sep 2007 17:10:20 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/f72a84f4-3e93-4bad-ba19-9e88138ad513 yeshes devi 2007-09-05T17:10:20Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/ced70389-4d55-475e-a08d-a7f915522f3e <div>Ode to the Crow Mother <br/> <br/>Black wings unfolded <br/>Wisdom in me alighting <br/>breeze painted on sky</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 4 replies </div> Sun, 23 Sep 2007 14:17:45 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/ced70389-4d55-475e-a08d-a7f915522f3e arrr 2007-09-23T14:17:45Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/3ca878a2-e8a2-4379-8094-6950b1e2d5d9 <div>JAI MA <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Swami Krishnananda Chants <br/> <br/> The Devi Mahatmya <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> http://www.swami-krishnananda.org/devi-audio.html <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> In Love and Light <br/> <br/> <br/> Pritam <br/> </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://jaiMA.tribe.net">jaiMA</a> - 0 replies </div> Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:15:37 GMT http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/3ca878a2-e8a2-4379-8094-6950b1e2d5d9 Pritam 2007-09-11T14:15:37Z http://jaiMA.tribe.net/thread/5af0fba2-e2b6-4f51-bda0-e89e41d47778 <div>JAI MA <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Aadi Divya Jyothi Mahaa Kaali Maa Namo <br/>Devi Shakthi Mahaa Shakthi Kaali Maa Namo <br/>Kaali Maa Namo, Sathya Sai Maa Namo <br/>Shringa Shaila Vaasini Kaali Maa Namo <br/>Sankata Haarini Mangala Kaarini Kaali Maa Namo <br/>Kaali Maa Namo, Sathya Sai Maa Namo <br/> <br/>(Oh Eternal, Effulgent Divine Light, Great Goddess Kaali, Oh Great Power, dweller of the snow-clad mountain tops, You have guarded us against pain and misery; You have brought auspiciousness into our lives. You are called by the name Kaali. You are also called by the name Sai. We bow to Thee, Divine Mother Sai.) <br/> <br/>Aananda Mayi Brahma Mayi <br/>Aananda Mayi Brahma Mayi <br/>Athulitha Saundarya Roopini <br/>Aananda Mayi Brahma Mayi <br/> <br/>(Oh blissful One, Oh absolute One; Oh blissful One, Oh absolute One; whose Form is unsurpassed Beauty; Oh blissful One, Oh absolute One) <br/> <br/>Akhilaandeshwari Amba Parameshwari <br/>Sakala Jagat Ko Paalaya Maa <br/>Sab Sukha Daayini Kashta Nivaarini <br/>Vibhuda Vilaasini Paalaya Maa <br/>Paalaya Maa Sai Paalaya Maa (2) <br/> <br/>(Oh Goddess of the universe, please protect the whole world. You are the Goddess who gives mankind its happiness. You are the Goddess who removes pain and misery from all living creatures. You are the all-pervading Goddess. Protect us Mother. ) <br/> <br/>Akhilaandeshwari Maa <br/>Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Jaya Jaya Maa ..(Akhilandeshwari Maa) <br/>Sai Shubhankari Hey Parameshwari (2) <br/>Parthipureeshwari Maa <br/>Annapoorneshwari Hey Jagadeeshwari <br/>Krupa Karo Maa Dayaa Karo (2) <br/>Krupa Karo Maa Raksha Karo <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother, You who reigns over the universe, Victory to Thee! Oh Mother Sai You always bring auspiciousness into our lives; You always give everything in plenty; We adore Thee. Please give us Your Grace and protection.) <br/> <br/>Akhilaandeshwari Raajaraajeshwari <br/>Durgabhavaani Naaraayani <br/>Mahamaaya Shiva Shakthi Swaroopini <br/>Veda Vilaasini Naaraayani <br/> <br/>(Goddess of the Universe! The Queen of all Goddesses! Durga, Bhavaani and Naaraayanai are all different appellations for Parvathi, the Shakthi/feminine aspect of Godhead; You weave the web of Maya; You are the form of Shiva Shakthi; You are resplendent as the Vedas, Oh Naaraayani!) <br/> <br/>Amba Manda Haasa Vadani Manohari Sai Jagat Janani <br/>Matha Matha Matha Jagat Janani <br/>Jagat Janani Shubha Karini <br/>Sathya Sai Jagan Matha <br/> <br/>(Worship the auspicious Mother of the Universe, Mother Sai and Amba who has an enchanting face with a charming smile.) <br/> <br/>Amba Matha Jagan Matha Veera Matha Sathya Prema Matha <br/>Amba Mayi Jagan Mayi, Veera Mayi Sathya Prema Mayi <br/> <br/>(Oh Divine Mother, Oh Mother of the World! Oh valorous Mother, You give us eternal Truth and divine Love) <br/> <br/>Amba Parameshwari Akhilaandeshwari <br/>Aadi Para Shakti Palayamaam <br/>Tribhuvaneshwari Raajaraajeshwari <br/>Ananda Roopini Paalayamaam <br/> <br/>(Oh Goddess Amba (Parvati) Oh Divine Mother of the entire creation! Oh Queen of the Universe! Thy form is bliss. Thou art the nourisher, sustainer and protector.) <br/> <br/>Amba Shankari Sashi Shekhari Parameshwari Amba <br/>Sarveshwari Jagadeeshwari Parameshwari Amba <br/>Sundari Guna Manjari Shiva Shankari Amba <br/>Kaadambari Shwetambari Hari Sodari Amba <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother, Consort of Shankar, Giver of Bliss, Thou art the universal Mother Thou art the Cause of all and Queen of this world, Oh Mother Beautiful beyond words, Thou art the Repository of all traits and dearest to Lord Shiva Universal Effulgence emanates from You and being the ultimate Power, You are clad in brilliant white The Sister of Hari, Oh Mother of the universe, Oh Mother!) sai <br/> <br/>Ambey Bhavani Maa Jai Ambey Gauri Sai Maatha <br/>Kasht Nivaaro Maiyya Bhakth Janonke <br/>Sankatahaarani Maa Jai Ambey Gauri Sai Maatha <br/>Kasht Nivaaro Maiyya Bhakt Janonkey <br/>Parthipuri Sai Maa Jai Ambey Gauri Sai Maatha <br/>Prem Bhaav Sey Pooja Karey Theree <br/> <br/>(Victory to Mother Bhavani, Mother Sai. We pray to You with love. Kindly remove the difficulties of Your devotees, Oh Mother) <br/> <br/>Ambey Janani Abhiraami <br/>Abhayapradaayini Shiva Kaami <br/>Ambey Janani Abhiraami <br/>Shaambhavi Shankari Sarveshwari <br/>Shaantha Swaroopini Shiva Shankari <br/>Sathya Swaroopini Sai Maatha <br/>Shaashwatha Ananda Daayini Maatha <br/> <br/>(Hey Mother Ambe (Parvathi); The One who gives protection, Parvathi; Shambhavi, Shankari (Appellations of Parvathi), the supreme Goddess; The embodiment of peace, Parvathi; The embodiment of Truth, Mother Sai; The Mother who bestows ever lasting happiness) <br/> <br/>Ashta Bhujangini Divya Swaroopini Kaali Kapaalini Maa <br/>Duritha Nivarini Bhava Bhaya Harini Mangalakaarini Maa <br/>Janani Shubha Janani Parthi Pureeshwari Shankari Maa (2x) <br/> <br/>(Oh heavenly beauty, Goddess Durga, with eight arms, Mother Kaali, Kapaalini! You always help us quickly overcome our problems. You have encouraged us to overcome the fear of existence and getting entangled in the endless cycle of births and deaths. You have always brought auspiciousness into our lives. Oh Mother, Oh Divine Mother, Goddess of Puttaparthi (we adore You).) <br/> <br/>Bhaja Mana Maa Maa Maa Maa Bhaja Mana Maa Maa Maa Maa <br/>Aananda Mayi Maa Maa Aananda Mayi Maa Maa <br/>Aananda Mayi Maa Maa Aananda Roopa Maa Maa <br/>Aananda Roopa Maa Maa <br/>Aananda Mayi Maa Maa <br/> <br/>(Oh mind, chant the name of Mother; Mother-full of bliss, Mother-Whose Form is blissful Mother-full of bliss) <br/> <br/>Bhajorey Maa Bhajorey Maa <br/>Bhajorey Bhaja Mana Sai Maa <br/>Bhajorey Saraswathi Shankari Maa <br/>Bhajorey Chandi Maheshwari Maa <br/>Parvathi Bhava Bhaya Haarini Maa <br/>Pankaja Lochani Sai Maa <br/> <br/>(Oh Mind! Worship the Lotus-eyed Mother Sai, Destroyer of evil, fear and bondage of birth and death. Goddess Saraswati - bestower of knowledge.) <br/> <br/>Bhajorey Sada Bhajo Durga Bhavaani <br/>Bhava Bhaya Bhanjani Sai Bhavaani <br/>Bhajorey Sada Bhajo Durga Bhavaani <br/>Mahishaasur Mardani Bhavaani <br/>Dayaa Sagari Hey Jagajanani <br/> <br/>(Always worship Mother Durga Bhavani. She is the destroyer of fear and cycle of birth and death. She is slayer of demon Mahisasur. Oh Mother of the Universe! Thou art full of mercy) <br/> <br/>Bhavaani Jai Jai Bhavaani Jai Jai <br/>Kailaasha Shakthi Shiva Shankari Jai Jai <br/>Namah Shivaayo Namah Shivaayo (2X) <br/> <br/>(Victory to the Mother of the Universe; The highest divine Energy of the Universe Who lives on Mount Kailash with Shiva; I bow to the Divine Power of Shiva) <br/> <br/>Dayaa Karo Dayaa Karo Dayaa Karo Maa <br/>Rakshaa Karo Rakshaa Karo Sathya Sai Maa <br/>Hey Maa Hey Maa <br/>Dayaa Karo Krupaa Karo Sathya Sai Maa <br/>Sathya Sai Maa Sathya Sai Maa <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother Sathya Sai! Kindly have mercy and protect us.) <br/> <br/>Dayaa Karo Hey Poorna Jyothirmayi <br/>Shiva Shakti Mayi Krupaa Karo <br/>Brahma Sanaathani Dayaa Karo <br/>Anthar Jyoti Jalao Sai <br/>Brahma Sanaathani Dayaa Karo <br/>Shivashakthi Mayi Krupaa Karo <br/>Deena Dayaamayi Patheetha Paavani <br/>Shree Jaga Janani Rakshaa Karo <br/> <br/>(Have mercy, Oh Lord - the One full of effulgence; Have kindness, Oh Lord - the One with Shiva's powers; Have mercy, Oh eternal Brahman; Sai, please light my inner lamp; Have mercy, Oh eternal Brahman; Have kindness, Oh Lord - the one with Shiva's powers, The One with compassion, the One with the powers to salvage the fallen, Oh Mother of the Universe, please protect us!) <br/> <br/>Dayaa Sudha Barasaavo Maata Jaya Jaya Jaya Ambe <br/>Prem Sudha Barasaavo Maata Jaya Jaya Jaya Ambe <br/>Devi Niranjani Sai Bhavaani Jaya Jaya Jaya Ambe <br/>Jaya Jaya Jaya Ambe <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother! Shower Thy mercy! Victory to the Mother! Oh Mother! Shower Thy Love! Victory to the Mother! Oh Blemishless Mother Sai! Shower Thy Love! Victory to the Mother! (Devi, Bhavaani etc are various names of Parvathi)) <br/> <br/>Dehi Sharanam Simha Vaahini <br/>Dehi Sharanam Asura Vinaashini <br/>Dehi Sharanam Bhava Bhaya Haarini <br/>Dehi Sharanam Hari Naaraayani <br/>Dehi Sharanam Brahma Sanaatani <br/>Dehi Sharanam Sai Naaraayani <br/> <br/>(Grant me protection: Oh Goddess Durga, Whose vehicle is Lion; Oh destroyer of demons! Oh destroyer of fear of cycle of birth and death! Oh Consort of Lord Narayana! Oh Infinite One! Oh Sai Naaraayani!) <br/> <br/>Devi Sai Maa Devi Saraswathi Maa <br/>Durga Bhavaani Maa Kaali Kapaalini Maa <br/>Jagadoddhaarini Maa Sai Dayaakari Maa <br/> <br/>(Worship mother Sai who is none other than Saraswathi, Durga, Bhavani, Kali and Kapalini. She is the merciful One who frees us from the endless cycle of births and deaths and lets us finally merge into Her.) <br/> <br/>Devi Bhavaani Maa Sai Bhavaani Maa <br/>Dayaa Karo Sai Maa Krupaa Karo Sai Maa <br/>Jaya Maa Jaya Maa Jaya Sai Bhavaani Maa <br/>Jaya Parthi Nivaasini Maa <br/>Jaya Sai Bhavaani Maa <br/> <br/>(Victory to Goddess Bhavaani, Sai Bhavaani! Oh Mother Sai, bestow Thy Grace on us and lead us on the spiritual path. May You be victorious in this task.) <br/> <br/>Devi Bhavaani Maa Sai Bhavaani Maa <br/>Parthi Nivaasini Jaganmaata <br/>Deena Dayaakari Parama Kripaakari (2) <br/>Hey Jaga Vandini Maata <br/>Mangala Kaarini Moksha Vidhaayini <br/>Deena Samrakshini Maata <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother Bhavani, Oh Mother Sai, dweller of Puttaparthi, Oh kind and compassionate One, adored by one and all, doing good all the time, conferring liberation to everyone, protecting the meek and forlorn, Oh universal Goddess, we bow to Thee.) <br/> <br/>Devi Dayaa Karo Maa Jai Matha Gauri Kaali Maa <br/>Dukha Nivaaro Maayaa Devi Bhaktha Janomke Maya <br/>Mangala Karini Maa Jai Matha Gauri Kali Maa <br/> <br/>(Oh Divine Mother, have mercy on me Victory to You, Oh Mother Gauri and Mother Kali (forms of the Divine Mother) Remove all my sorrows, Oh compassionate Mother of all devotees Oh auspicious Mother, victory to You, Mother Gauri and Mother Kali) <br/> <br/>Durga Bhavani Maa Jai Jai Sai Maa <br/>Kaali Kapaalini Maa Jai Jai Sai Maa <br/>Parama Shivayani Maa Jai Jai Sai Maa <br/>Jagatodhaarini Maa Jai Jai Sai Maa <br/> <br/>(Victory to Mother Durga, Bhavani, Kali and Sai. Victory to Mother Sai, Who is supreme Shivayani (Power). Victory to Mother Sai, Who has come to save and deliver mankind.) <br/> <br/>Durga Lakshmi Saraswathi Sai Jaganmaatha <br/>Sai Jaganmaatha Maam Paahi Jaganmaatha <br/>Sai Jaganmaatha Maam Paahi Jaganmaatha <br/> <br/>(Glory to Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Sai; Sai, Divine Mother of the Universe, protect me.) <br/> <br/>Durgati Nashini Durga Jai Jai <br/>Kaala Vinashini Kaalini Jai Jai <br/>Uma Rama Sarvaani Jai Jai <br/>Seetha Radha Rukmini Jai Jai <br/>Jai Jai Jai Hari Narayana Jai <br/>Jai Jai Gopeejana Vallabha Jai Jai <br/>Bhaktha Vatsala Sai Naathha Jai Jai <br/> <br/>(Victory to Goddess Durga, who destroys misfortunes and distress. Victory to Goddess Kali, who is destroyer of death (time). Victory to Goddess Uma, Seetha, Radha and Rukshamani. Victory to Lord Sainath, who is affectionate, tender and loving towards devotees) <br/> <br/>Durgey Durgey Durgey Jai Jai Maa <br/>Karuna Saagari Maa <br/>Kaali Kapaalini Maa <br/>Jagadoddharini Maa <br/>Jagadambey Jai Jai Maa (repeat) <br/> <br/>(Victory to Mother Durga (Kali)! Oh Mother, the Ocean of compassion, Oh Mother Kali, Who is adorned with the garland of human skulls (a symbol of Her annihilation of our egoism), Oh Mother, You uplift the world Victory to the Divine Mother who is the Mother of the Universe ) <br/> <br/>Durgey Jaya Durgey Durgey Jaya Sai Matha <br/>Durgey Jaya Durgey Durgey Sai Maa <br/>Karuna Saagari Maa <br/>Kaali Kapaalini Maa <br/>Jagadoddharini Maa <br/>Durgey Jaya Jai Maa <br/>Jaya Durgey Sai Maa <br/> <br/>(Victory to Thee, Oh Goddess Durga (Parvathi)! Oh Mother Sai, Victory to Thee! Thou art the ocean of mercy; Mother Thou art Kali (Parvathi) wearing a garland of skulls; Mother, Thou art the uplifter of the Universe! Mother, Victory to Thee, Oh Durga; Victory to Thee, Oh Mother Sai!) <br/> <br/>Durgey Jaya Jaya Durgey Jaya Jaya Duritha Nivaarini Durgey Jaya Jaya <br/>Durgey Jaya Jaya Durgey Jaya Jaya Bhava Bhaya Harini Bhavani Jaya Jaya <br/> <br/>(Victory to Durga; victory to Durga; victory to Durga, the Remover of all sins Victory to Durga; victory to Durga; victory to Bhavani, the Remover of fear of this world) <br/> <br/>Gaanapriye Sai Karunaamayi <br/>Kaadambari Amba Karthyaayini <br/>Hari Vallabhe Sukha Daayini <br/>Omkara Roopini Narayini <br/>Bhuvaneshwari Jaganmohini <br/>Shree Chakra Vaasini Sayeeshwari <br/> <br/>(Oh Sai, the lover of music, the compassionate One! Oh Mother, Kadambari, Kaarthyayini (different names for Parvathi)! Oh Mother You are the consort of Hari (Vishnu), the bestower of happiness! Oh Narayani, You are the primal form of Om! You are the Goddess of the world, Jaganmohini (One who beautifies the world) Oh Sayeeshwari (the Shakthi aspect of Sai), the One living in Sri Chakra!) <br/> <br/>Hey Amba Hey Amba Hey Amba Bol <br/>Eeshwara Sat Chitta Ananda Bol <br/>Saamba Sada Shiva Saamba Sada Shiva Saamba Sada Shiva <br/>Bol Paalaka Preraka Satpathi Bol <br/>Amba Amba Jaya Jagadamba Akhilaandeshwari Jaya Jagadamba <br/> <br/>(Sing "Oh Mother, Oh Mother, Oh Mother"; Sing "Lord, Existence, Awareness. Bliss Absolute"; Sing "Eternally Auspicious One"; Sing "Protector, Inspirer and Lord of All"; Hail to Mother, the Mother of the world; Hail to the Mother of the entire Universe ) <br/> <br/>Hey Chinmayee Sai Janani <br/>Maatha Jaganmayi Sai Janani <br/>Thathwa Brahma Mayi Sai Janani <br/>Paraathparaamayi Sai Janani <br/>Shiva Shakthimayi Sai Janani <br/>Nithyaanandmayi Sai Janani <br/> <br/>(Hey Mother, the One who captivates the mind, Oh Mother Sai who captivates the world, Thou art the embodiment of the creation itself, Oh Mother Sai, the all pervading effulgent One. You are endowed with the power of Shiva, Oh Mother Sai; You are ever immersed in supreme Bliss) <br/> <br/>Hey Rambha Janani Shree Sai Janani <br/>Bhavaani Jagadambe Maa Bhavaani Jagadambe Maa <br/>Tribhuvana Paalini Hey Karunaamayi Uma Shaaradaamba <br/>Raksha Karo Sai Maa <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother, Oh Sai Bhavani, Jagadambe (all appellations of the Supreme Mother, the feminine aspect of Godhead), You protect the three worlds; You have supreme compassion. Oh Uma, Sharada (different names for Parvathi), please protect us) <br/> <br/>Jaago Jaago Maa Shankari Maa <br/>Shankari Maa Abhayankari Maa <br/>Ambha Bhavani Parvati Maa <br/>Devi Dayaa Karo Shiva Ramane <br/>Janani Thriloka Paalini Maa <br/>Jai Jai Bhavaani Maa <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother Parvati and Amba! Oh Sustainer of three worlds and destroyer of fear! Please wake up. Victory to Thee Oh Mother Bhavani! We seek Your Grace. (Wake up means to be aware of the atmic reality latent in us.)). <br/> <br/>Jagadambey Ambey Bhavani <br/>Jagan Matha Mangala Dhayini <br/>Jagadeeshwari Sai Janani <br/>Parameshwari Parthi Shivani <br/>Naaraayani Mangala Karini <br/>Sayeeshwari Sankata Harini <br/>Sarvesahwari Sai Janani <br/> <br/>(Chant the many names of Mother of Universe, who removes danger and grants auspiciousness. Mother: Ambey; Bhavani; Sai Janani; Parmeswari; Parthi Shivani; Naaraayani; Sayeeshwari; Sarveswari.) <br/> <br/>Jagadambikey Jai Mano Mani <br/>Karunya Nilaye Kaadambari <br/>Amba Karunya Nilaye Kaadambari <br/>Karuna Kari Amba Parmeshwari <br/>Mohan Roopa Mayi Jagadeeshwari <br/> <br/>(Victory to Mother Amba, Mother of Universe. Chant the name of Mother Saraswati (Kadambari: Goddess who moves about in Kadamba vana), who is embodiment of compassion; Mother Amba Mother of Universe, who is enchanting and mericful.) <br/> <br/>Jagadeeshwari Dayaa Karo Maa <br/>Shivashankari Kripaa Karo Maa <br/>Partheeshwari Rakshaa Karo Maa <br/>Sayeeshwari Dayaa Karo Maa <br/>Shivashankari Kripaa Karo Maa <br/> <br/>(Oh Divine Mother of the Universe, Mother Partheeswari Sai! Have mercy on us and shower us with Your blessings) <br/> <br/>Jagadodhaarini Maa Vishwavilaasini Maa <br/>Sthirasukha Daayini Maa <br/>Jaya Jagadeeshwari Jaya Parameshwari <br/>Jaya Partheeswari Parvathi Maa <br/>Jagadodhaarini Maa Vishwavilasini Maa <br/>Parthipureeswari Parvathi Maa <br/>Bhava Bhaya Haarini Bhairavi Maa <br/>Shambavi Maa Gauri Maa <br/>Jaya Bhuvaneshwari Jaya Jagadeeshwari <br/>Jaya Partheeshwari Parvathi Maa <br/> <br/>(Hey Mother, the One who uplifts the world, The One who illumines the whole world, The One who bestows ever lasting happiness, Victory to Thee, Goddess of the world, Victory to Thee, the One whose abode is at Puttaparthy, Oh Mother Parvathi, Thou art the dispeller of the cycle of birth and death, Victory to You, Bhairavi, Shambhavi, Gauri (all are differenet names for Parvathi) Maa, victory to Thee! Victory to Thee Parvathi, whose abode is at Puttaparthi) <br/> <br/>Jagadodhaarini Matha Durga Jagadodhaarini Maa <br/>Jaago Jaago Maa, Jaago Jaago Maa, Jaago Jaago Maa, Jananee <br/>Hey Durga Devi Rana Chandi Devi Hey Shiva Ramana Jaago Ma <br/>Hey Shiva Ramana Jaago Ma <br/>Jaago Jagadodhaarini Ma <br/> <br/>(This is a "Praana-prathistaapana" song. The Deity has been sculptured in clay, dried, draped in the finest silk garments, decked with gold and diamond jewelry and placed in the shrine. Before beginning formal worship, devotees chant the "Prana- prathishtapana" song and pray " Goddess Mother, we have prepared the clay statuette. Please infuse it with Your presence. Please breath life into it and make it wake up and come to life" The meaning of the song is: Mother, uplifter of the universe, please wake up. Durga, chandi, consort of Lord Shiva, please make the image wake up into a living vibrant You.) <br/> <br/>Jagan Maathey Jagat Janani <br/>Jaya Jagadambe Devi Bhavaani <br/>Devi Saraswathi Durga Lakshmi <br/>Mahishasura Samharini Maatha <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother of the Universe, Victory to Thee, Oh Jagadambe, Devi, Bhavani (all appellations of Parvathi), Oh Devi, Saraswathi, Durga, Lakshmi (different names for Parvathi), Oh Mother You are the destroyer of the demon Mahisha) <br/> <br/>Jagan Maathey Jagat Janani <br/>Parthi Nivaasini Jagadambe <br/>Abhaya Pradaayini Duritha Nivaarini <br/>Durgati Naashini Jagadambe <br/>Jaya Jagadeeshwari Parthipureeshwari <br/>Umaa Maheshwari Jagadambe <br/>Jaya Jaya Devi Jaya Jaya Durge <br/>Jaya Jaya Matey Jagadambe <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother of the universe, dweller of Puttaparthi, Sai Matha, Protector of all creation, saviour of mankind from sin, destroyer of penury or destitution, Oh divine Goddess, victory to Thee.) <br/> <br/>Jagan Mohini Jaya Jaga Janani <br/>Jagatodhaarini Ambe Bhavaani <br/>Aadi Paraa Shakti Brahma Swaroopini <br/>Vedaa Gamaney Bhava Bhaya Haarini <br/>Naaraayani Patheetha Paavani <br/>Parthipureeshwari Sai Janani <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother, You have bewitched the whole world; You are the mother of the entire universe; You are uplifting the whole world; You are the primeval Goddess of great power; You are the Creator, You are the originator of the Vedas; You are the One who dispels from the minds of people the fear of the endless cycle of births and deaths; You also bring salvation to those who have sinned, Oh Goddess Sai Matha of Puttaparthi, Victory to You!) <br/> <br/>Jagat Janani Jagadambey Bhavani <br/>Matha Maheswari Sai Naaraayani <br/>Tribhuvana Dharini Shakti Swaroopini <br/>Abhaya Pradayini Sai Naaraayani <br/> <br/>(Chant the names of Mother of Universe, Mother: Ambey; Bhavani; Maheswari; Sayeeshwari. Oh Mother Sai Naaraayani! Thou art the bestower of blessings of fearlessness. Thou, in the Form of energy, pervades Three Worlds.) <br/> <br/>Jagat Janani Sai Janani <br/>Aadi Puja Sanathani <br/>Jagat Janani Sai Janani <br/>Maha Vidya Daayini <br/>Tribhuvani Dhaarini <br/>Bhakthi Mukthi Daayini Maa <br/>Bhava Bhaya Dukha Haarini <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother of the universe, Mother Sai! Oh eternally pure One! Thou art Grantor of great wisdom. devotion, and liberation and Bearer of the three worlds and Destroyer of miseries and fear of the cycle of birth and death) <br/> <br/>Jagat Janani Shiva Sai Shankari <br/>Matha Maheshwari Parvathi Maa <br/>Abhaya Pradayini Aananda Roopini <br/>Maatha Bhavani Maa <br/>Jaya Jaya Maa <br/>Kali Kapalini Ma Jaya Maa <br/>Kali Kapalini Maa <br/> <br/>(Oh Mother, the Creator of the Universe! Oh Shankari, Maheshwari, Parvathi (all appellations of Parvathi), Thou art the form of Bliss, Thou art the One bestowing protection on all of us. Victory to Thee, Mother, Oh Kali (another name for the supreme Mother)) <br/> <br/>Jai Jai Bhavaani Maa Ambey Bhavaani Maa <br/>Ambe Bhavaani Maa Sai Bhavaani Maa <br/>Jai Jai Bhavaani Maa Ambey Bhavaani Maa <br/>Shirdi Bhavaani Maa Parthi Nivaasi Maa <br/>Atma Nivaasini Maa Sai Bhavaani Maa <br/> <br/>(Glory to the Divine Mother, to Parvati! The Divine Mother of Shirdi now dwells in Puttaparthi The Divine Mother, Parvati, indweller of every soul) <br/> <br/>Jai Jai Devi Ambey Bhavaani <br/>Durga Saraswathi Lakshmi Naaraayani <br/>Jai Jai Devi Ambey Bhavaani <br/>Abhaya Pradaayani Tribhuvana Dhaarini <br/>Parthi Nivaasini Sai Janani <br/> <br/>(Victory to Thee, Oh Divine Mother! Thou art the embodiment of Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati. Mother Sai, You are the dispeller of fear and the supporter of the entire Creation.) <br/> <br/>Jai Jai Devi Girija Maatha <br/>Jai Jagadambey Pranava Swarupini <br/>Ashta Bhujangini Akhilaa Dhaari <br/>Jai Yogeeswara Hrudaya Vihaari <br/> <br/>(Victory to Goddess Girija - Mother of Universe; Mother Amba, whose form is "OM", who has eight hands (poised in blessings) and who is omnipresent and supremest, residing in the hearts of everyone.) <br/> <br/>Jai Jai Durge Jai Bhavaani <br/>Shaambhavi Shankari Jai Bhavaani <br/>Jaya Jagadambe Jaya Mangalye <br/>Shaambhavi Shankari Jai Bhavaani <br/>Jaya Jagajanani Maha Kali Jai <br/>Shaambhavi Shankari Jai Bhavaani <br/> <br/>(Victory to the Divine Mother, called Durga, Bhavani, Shambhavi, Shankari, Kali; She Who is auspicious, the Mother of the universe) <br/> <br/>Jai Jai Jai Devi Jagadamba <br/>Sankata Harani Mangala Karani <br/>Jnana Shakti Vijnana Mayi <br/>Prema Mayi Kalyana Mayi <br/>Subha Dey Maatha Devi Jagan Maatha <br/> <br/>(Victory to Goddess Amba- Mother of Universe: who is grantor of auspiciousness and prosperity and destroyer of dangers; who confers knowledge, power and supreme wisdom; who is embodiment of auspiciousness and love. Oh Mother of Universe ! Kindly bestow prosperity.) <br/> <br/>Jai Jai Jai Devi Naaraayani <br/>Sai Janam Maran Bhaya Haarini <br/>Dukha Nivarini Jag Pari Paalini <br/>Jai Jai Jai Sai Jag Janani <br/>Jag Janani Subha Janani <br/>Jai Jai Jai Sai Jag Janani <br/> <br/>(Victory to Goddess Naaraayani. Oh Mother Sai of the entire Universe ! Thou art the destroyer of fears of birth and death and all miseries. Victory to auspicious Mother of Universe, Mother Sai.) <br/> <br/>Jai Jai Jai Jaga Vandini Maa <br/>Jai Paramesha Hridaya Vaasi