Division I : Aram (Righteousness), Chapter 22: Awareness of, and alignment, to the ways of the world, Kural : 217

*Division I : Aram (Righteousness)*

*Chapter 22: Awareness of, and alignment, to the ways of the world*

*Kural : 217*

மருந்தாகித் தப்பா மரத்தற்றால் செல்வம்
பெருந்தகை யான்கண் படின்.

*மு.வ உரை :*

ஒப்புரவாகிய பெருந்தகைமை உடையவனிடத்து செல்வம் சேர்ந்தால் அஃது எல்லா உறுப்புகளுக்கும் மருந்தாகிப் பயன்படத் தவறாத மரம் போன்றது.

*கலைஞர் உரை :*

பிறருக்கு உதவிடும் பெருந்தன்மையாம் ஒப்புரவு உடையவனிடம், செல்வம் சேர்ந்தால் அது ஒரு நல்ல மரத்தின் எல்லா உறுப்புகளும் மருந்தாகப் பயன்படுவது போன்றதாகும்.

*சாலமன் பாப்பையா உரை :*

பெரும் பண்பாளனிடம் சேரும் செல்வம், எல்லா உறுப்புகளாலும் மருந்து ஆகிப் பயன்படுவதிலிருந்து தப்பாத மரம் போலப் பொதுவாகும்.

*English Translation:*

Marundhaakith Thappaa Maraththatraal Selvam
Perundhakai Yaankan Patin

*Explanation:*

If wealth be in the possession of a man who has the great excellence (of benevolence)  it is like a tree which as a medicine is an infallible cure for disease

Riches falling upon a person of great qualities, resemble
an unfailing herbal tree that is a source of medicines.

*DT: 16 Nov 2016*

Division I : Aram (Righteousness) Chapter 22: Awareness of, and alignment, to the ways of the world Kural : 216

Division I : Aram (Righteousness)

Chapter 22: Awareness of, and alignment, to the ways of the world

Kural : 216

பயன்மரம் உள்ளூர்ப் பழுத்தற்றால் செல்வம்
நயனுடை யான்கண் படின்.

மு.வ உரை :

ஒப்புராவாகிய நற்பண்பு உடையவனிடம் செல்வம் சேர்ந்தால் அஃது ஊரின் நடுவே உள்ள பயன் மிகுந்த மரம் பழங்கள் பழுத்தாற் போன்றது.

கலைஞர் உரை :

ஈர நெஞ்சம் கொண்டவனிடம் செல்வம் சேருமேயானால் அது, ஊரின் நடுவே செழித்து வளர்ந்த மரம், பழுத்துக் குலுங்குவது போல எல்லோர்க்கும் பயன்படுவதாகும்.

சாலமன் பாப்பையா உரை :

பிறரால் விரும்பப்படுபவனிடம் சேரும் செல்வம், உண்ணத் தகும், கனிதரும் மரம் ஊருக்கு உள்ளே பழுத்திருப்பதைப் போல எல்லார்க்கும் பொதுவாகும்.

English Translation:

Payanmaram Ulloorp Pazhuththatraal Selvam
Nayanutai Yaankan Patin

Explanation:

The wealth of a man (possessed of the virtue) of benevolence is like the ripening of a fruitful tree in the midst of a town

Riches falling upon the benevolent, resemble
a ripe tree laden with fruits, in the middle of a village.

DT: 15 Nov 2016

Division I : Aram (Righteousness), Chapter 22: Awareness of, and alignment, to the ways of the world, Kural : 215

*Division I : Aram (Righteousness)*

*Chapter 22: Awareness of, and alignment, to the ways of the world*

*Kural : 215*

ஊருணி நீர்நிறைந் தற்றே உலகவாம்
பேரறி வாளன் திரு.

*மு.வ உரை :*

ஒப்புரவினால் உலகம் வாழுமாறு விரும்பும் பேரறிவாளியின் செல்வம்  ஊரார் நீருண்ணும் குளம் நீரால் நிறைந்தாற் போன்றது.

*கலைஞர் உரை :*

பொதுநல நோக்குடன் வாழ்கின்ற பேரறிவாளனின் செல்வமானது ஊர் மக்கள் அனைவருக்கும் பயன் தரும் நீர் நிறைந்த ஊருணியைப் போன்றதாகும்.

*சாலமன் பாப்பையா உரை :*

உலகின் வளர்ச்சிப் போக்கை அறிந்து செயற்படும் பேர் அறிவாளனின் செல்வம், நீர் நிறைந்த ஊருணி எல்லார்க்கும் பொதுவாவது போல் பொதுவாகும்.

*English Translation:*

Ooruni Neernirain Thatre Ulakavaam
Perari Vaalan Thiru

*Explanation:*

The wealth of that man of eminent knowledge who desires to exercise the benevolence approved of by the world  is like the full waters of a city tank

The wealth of the wise one who loves, and is loved by, the world,
is like a public pond brimming with water.

*DT: 14 Nov 2016*

Problems? One more

Weekly Knowledge #267
European Ashram
24 Aug 2000
Germany

PROBLEMS? ONE MORE

The first solution to the problem is not to have the problem at all. (Laughter)

The second thing is to willingly accept the problem and see it as a challenge.

Third, know that the problem is a boogey man, it is not real.

Fourth, know that nature has provided you the solution even before giving you the problem. First you met me and then you had a problem (Laughter). When it snows, there are no bacteria since no herbs to heal you grow in that season. In the spring, the herbs come first and then the bugs. In the summer, the shade comes before the summer sun gets strong. So, nature takes good care of you.

Sabya: What if the longing is a problem?

Sri Sri: Longing ripens you. Do not solve all your problems. At least keep one of them. You need something to munch on - and life goes on...

🌸 Jai Guru Dev 🌸

The one thing you need to know about navratri

‘Navratri’ means the ‘nine nights’. ‘Nava’means ‘nine’, and ‘ratri’ means ‘night’.

Nights provide rest and rejuvenation. At night you turn inward (you sleep) and you feel refreshed and rested in the morning. In the same way, Navratri or the Nine Nights is that time (of the year) when you turn inward towards your source. It is the time of the year to spend with yourself, nurturing and rejuvenating yourself through prayers, chants, meditation, fasting, and other spiritual practices, and coming out feeling refreshed, renewed and creative. This is the significance and the true spirit of Navratri.

Navratri is celebrated to glorify the spirit in us. The spirit in us alone can destroy all negative qualities (inertia, pride, obsession, cravings, aversions, etc). By turning inward during Navratri, and getting in touch with the spirit within, we can overcome these negative tendencies and invoke the position qualities that are within us, thus feeling elevated and renewed.

“There are 64 divine mother impulses which govern the subtle creation. These are responsible for restoring all earthly and spiritual benefits. They are simply part of one’s awakened consciousness. These nine nights are celebrated to rekindle those divine impulses and celebrate the innermost depth of our lives.”

As said by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The Art of Living Founder

Devi durga and the red colour

Devi Durga and the color red

Durga is associated with red. She is depicted as wearing a red saree. Red is the color of dynamism – the ‘moving’ energy. You may be trained and skilled, but if you are not able to move things, people, and efforts in unison, then the results are delayed, and you can’t be effective. When you pray to Durga, she brings forth dynamism in you to make things move.
Durga is also referred to as ‘Jaya Durga’ or the one who brings victory.

The Nav Durga

The Nav Durga are the nine aspects of theDurga Shakti which act like a shield to ward off all negativities. When you have obstacles or mental blocks, just remembering these qualities of the Devican remove your mental blocks. For people suffering from anxiety, self-doubt, fear, simply chanting the names of theDevi can elevate your consciousness and make you more centered, courageous and composed.

Mahishasuramardhini form of Durga

The Devi Durga, in Her form as Mahishasuramardhini, is the destroyer of Mahisha. The word Mahisha means buffalo which is a symbol of laziness, lethargy, and inertia. These are the qualities which impede the spiritual and material progress of an individual. The Devi is a storehouse of positive energy and any trace of laziness or inertia dissolves in her very presence.

 

 “The first three days of Navratri celebrate the Devi in the form ofDurga. In the presence of Durga Shakti, negative forces fade away. She transforms negativity into positivity.”

As said by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
The Art of Living Founder

A secret to increase satva

Navratri is that time of the year that is rich with colors, tradition, songs and dance. It is also a very sacred time, especially for a spiritual seeker. It is a time when we withdraw from the world of senses and rest through spiritual techniques to uncover the potential for greater bliss, joy and enthusiasm in our lives.

This movement from the outer to the inner can happen effortlessly only when the quality of sattva rises in us and fasting is one of the ways to increase the sattva level in us.

What is sattva?

This world is made up of five elements and these five elements have three qualities:

Sattva – the quality that brings forth positivity

Rajas – the quality that brings forth activity

Tamas – the quality that brings forth inertia

All spiritual practices such as meditation, chanting, fasting, silence increases the level of sattva in us. When sattva increases, it brings forth knowledge, alertness, awareness and joy in life, as these qualities come along with sattva. That is why taking out time to follow all these practices is very meaningful. It enhances the quality of life and brings forth more joy and happiness.

Fasting greatly increases the sattva level of the body as it detoxifies and cleanses the system, which many a times gets stressed by overindulgence in food.

Tips to increase sattva daily:

#1. Eat food at regular times.

#2. Consume the right amount of food and as required.  

#3. Gently spiced food is preferable.

#4. Meditate!