October 2009
This Month Features:
Diwali, October 17th 2009
Tamaso Maa Jyothir Gamaya
In the past, this day is the historic day when the demon Narakasura who was causing terror on the earth was killed by Satyabhama with Krishna as the charioteer. Adi Parashakti incarnated as "Stri" to eliminate Narakasura who was creating unrest on the earth. Today we find many Narakasuras. Deepavali has to be observed as a day for getting rid of all the bad qualities in us, symbolized by the demon Narakasura. Each of us has to fight and destroy the demonic forces within each by resorting to Sathya (Truth). As such every man has to become one Sri Krishna. Every lady has to become a Sathyabhama and must become valarous. Every lady must illumine her house by conquering human hearts with divine love. Thereby violent tendencies and evil circumstances disappear
The inner meaning underlying the Diwali should be rightly understood. Note, for instance, the fact that the whole array of lamps are lit by the light from one lamp. That one lamp symbolizes the Supreme Effulgent Lord. The others symbolize the light in individual selves. The truth of the Vedic saying, "The One willed to become the Many" is exemplified by the lighting of lamps by the flame of one. The Deepavali festival thus bears out the profoundest spiritual truth.
The lamp points to another significant fact. Wherever it may be placed, the flame goes upwards only and never moves down. Likewise, the flame of Jnana (Spiritual Wisdom) leads one to a sublime level through the path of Righteousness. Everyone should endeavor to adhere to Truth. Truth is God. With faith in God and adherence to Truth, all demonic forces can be vanquished.
On this ocassion I call upon all the people of the world to unite and work to destroy the elements that are causing unrest in the society and make this earth an abode of peace. It is my wish that the Diwali, the festival of lights should take us from darkness of poverty to the light of prosperity, from darkness of sorrow to light of happiness and it should dispel the darkness of ignorance from the lives of men, and lead them to the light of knowledge, thereby filling everyones life with peace and prosperity.
On this ocassion It is my wish that all of you should fill your heart with humanity and make an united effort to bring about peace and happiness and make this earth an abode of peace.
Datta Jayanthi, December, 1st 2009
This year Datta Jayanthi falls on the 1st of December, and will be celebrated in Seattle, WA, in the divine presence of Swamiji. There will be a 3 day celebration from November 29th to December 1st, with spiritual and cultural programs. (More Details to follow ...)
Morning Program Details:
VENUE: WELLNESS INSTITUTE ISSAQUAH.
3716-274th Avenue SE, Issaquah, WA 98029
(ACCOMMODATION AVAILABLE FOR 40 PEOPLE AT THE INSTITUTE ITSELF ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS. PLEASE CONTACT MADHURI DIRECTLY ONCE YOU FIRMED UP YOUR TRAVEL PLANS)
NOV 29 - SUNDAY - LAKSHMI KUBERA HOMAM
NOV 30 - MONDAY- LAKSHMI GANAPATHI, DHANVANTHARI AND DATTA HOMAM
DEC 1 - TUESDAY- DATTA VRATHAM
Evening Program Details:
VENUE: Eastside Baha'i Center
16007 N.E. 8th Street Bellevue, WA 98008 (425) 957-1919
CULTURAL PROGRAMS (details to be posted soon)
HONORING INTELLECTUALS
Swamiji's Divine DISCOURSE.
Datta Jayanthi, December, 1st 2009,
Datta Diksha
This year Datta Jayanthi falls on the 1st of December, and will be celebrated in Seattle, WA, in the divine presence of Swamiji. There will be a 3 day celebration from November 29th to December 1st, with spiritual and cultural programs. (Details to follow ...)
Datta Diksha is observed on this ocassion for 40 days or 20 days. Interested devotees may observe the Diksha, following the rules given below starting from October 22nd or November 11th, and ending the Diksha on Datta Jayanthi day.
The rules for following this Diksha are as follows: