Now, I need to...(poem)

Destruct all mountains of separation.

Overcome all gaps of separation.

Heal all pains of separation.

Build bridges of oneness.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

When I give love, I attract loving people.(poem)

When I dial wrong number, I get wrong number.

When I feel unloved, I increase separation.

When I act out of fear, I invite more fear.

When I give love, I attract loving people.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

God, please dissolve all blockages (poem)

Let all that blocks Thy omni presence, dissolve.

Let all that blocks Thy presence within, dissolve.


Let all that blocks recognizing Thy presence in dear people, dissolve.

Let all that blocks loving Thy presence in not-so-loving people, dissolve.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

In each moment, I have a choice...(poem)

To love or to blame,
To be at ease or uneasiness.


To let go or to resist,
To let nature be or to control.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I am a new me (poem)

Now, I am healing my relationships.
Now, I am reconnecting with my bonds.
Now, I am respecting each and every being.
Now, I am experiencing absolute groundedness.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Intention Matters (poem)

I may wish to defend myself,
I can choose to control others,
I might seek to expect from others,
Or, I could choose to LOVE EVERYONE.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I've got to love...(poem)

Wherever I am,

With whoever I am,

Whenever it may be,

Absolutely unconditionally.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Love is not just a goal (poem)

Love is my home,
Love is my family,
Love is my journey,
Love is my destination.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

4 ways to create space (poem)

A friend shared her wisdom, and this is what I got out of the conversation, about how to create space.

***

Speaking selectively with awareness,
Choosing positive thoughts over uneasiness,
Being firm with words and actions that follow,
Giving respect to others w/o compromising self-respect.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Life is empty and blank (poem)

Life is the color, I choose,
Life is the story, I choose,
Life is the quality, I choose,
Life is the picture, I choose.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

In each moment, I am choosing,...(poem)

To drop blame, radiate love,

To drop hurt, radiate healing,

To drop complains, radiate light,

To drop separation, radiate oneness.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Please remove all stop signs (poem)

Dear God,
Let all that stops,

Thy love from giving,
Thy healing from soothing,
Thy harmony from radiating
Thy light from illuminating,

be transformed into free flow.
***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

O, creator, protector, sustainer (poem)

O, the one who lights up the Universe, illuminate my intellect.
O, the one who loves all creations, use me to share Thy love.
O, the one who warms up each heart, warm up my smile.
O, the one who heals everything, heal me.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Please remove my blockages (poem)

Dear God, Krishna and Gurus,

Please remove all that is there,

between me and,
Thy Light,
Thy Love,
Thy Healing.

At Thy feet,
Gunjan

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Choosing my thought (poem)

In each moment,
its a choice I'm making,
either to feel like a victim,
or to radiate out Thy healing.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Copassengers matter (poem)

When I force someone to travel with me,
then he begins complaining.

When I join someone on his journey,
then we rejoice.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Choosing alternatives (poem)

When I am stuck in traffic,
then I choose to write.

When I am made to wait,
then I choose to do henna.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Love is a choice (poem)

When I am angry,
When I am blaming,
When I am frustrated,
Then I need to choose love.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Stress matters (poem)

Stress leads to anger,
anger leads to frustration,
frustration leads to blocking,
blocking in turn leads to separation.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Energy Makes a Difference (poem)

When I am around Amma, I feel love.

When I am around Master, I feel cleansed.

When I am around devotees, I feel openness.

When I am around truth speakers, I feel pure.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Happy 75th Birthday Dear Papa (poem)

Today, I thank God,

for sending me in this world,
for giving me you as my father,
for blessing me with my family,
for making me born in my India.


Today, I thank you,

for inspiring me to find a way out,
for providing me a protected childhood,
for supporting me through long education.
for loving me the way you have always been.


Feeling proud to be your daughter,



Gunjan Raizada

Dec. 10th, 2009

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

God, I need You (poem)

When I feel hurt,
I send out Thy healing.

When I have desires,
I observe them with Thee.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Q and A (poem)

He-Why did you take so long?
She-You never called me.

He-What do you need?
She-I need to love you.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

God, I need a sacred marriage (poem)

Where there is love,
Where there is need,
Where there is respect,
Where there is completeness.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Watching out steps as well as thoughts (poem)

While walking,
I need to watch out,
where my step is heading,
instead of looking further away.

Similarly,
I need to observe,
where my thoughts are leading,
instead of wishing smiling moments.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Giving Matters (poem)

Giving is loving,
Giving is sharing,
Giving is calming,
Giving is living.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Loving Whatever is... (poem)

Be it hanging warts,
Be it alien country,
Be it wrinkled belly,
Be it nagging partner.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Open-Heart Scanning (poem)

Today,
just by accident,
while surfing through pages,
I discovered a book mark in my notebook.

Similarly,
just with openness,
while scanning through life,
I may find a much-needed healing from within.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

When someone hurts me, I radiate Thy healing (poem)

When some energy pinches,
When some words penetrate,
Then, I seek healing from God,
and radiate it to the opressor.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

There is something incomplete around me (poem)

There is a visible lack of respect,
There is an obvious sense of blaming.

There is deficient void of love,
There is a missing link of oneness.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Reborn (poem)

Then,
I was supposed-to-be,
now,
I am authentic.

Then,
I was emotional,
now,
I am compassionate.

Then,
I knew only that,
now,
I know where to ask.

Then,
I expected from people,
now,
I seek only from God.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Love is a magic wand (poem)

Love heals,
Love soothes,
Love connects,
Love completes.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

When bad times come, actually, its a good time (poem)

When,
I expect,
from people,
I feel disappointed.

When,
I seek,
from God,
I feel fulfilled.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I need to be in a place of...(poem)

Respect, the one for God,
Authenticity, the way God is,
Courage, what I feel with God,
Truth, what God wants me to speak.

God, Krishna, Gurus bless me with love.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Everything Increases (poem)

Anger leads to more anger,
Hatred breeds much more hatred,
Complains fosters many more complains,
And Love increases exponentially into more love.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

O dear now...(poem)

Let there be nothing between me and you,
Let there be nothing between me and love,
Let there be nothing between me and light,
Let there be nothing between me and laughter.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

O Surya Devata...(poem)

Warm my heart,
Cleanse my soul,
Energize my body,
Illuminate my mind,

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Love works (poem)

Love melts ego,
and brings together hearts.

Love glues lives,
and brings together lives.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Aum Suryaha Namah (poem)

O the one who lights up the entire Universe,

Light up my body,
Light up my soul,
Light up my mind,
Light up my heart.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

O Krishna, quench my thirst (poem)

O Krishna,

You are the one I need,
You are the one I seek,
You are the one I crave,
You are the one I desire.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Let my body, mind, soul and heart be in harmony (poem)

Dear God, Krishna, Gurus,

Let my heart be full of love,
Let my mind be in complete peace,
Let my body be bubbling with ease,
Let my soul be shinning with clarity.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Even with love...(poem)

Its easy to deliver babies,
but hard to raise them without complains.

Its easy to get married,
but hard to stay married without issues.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Happy B'day Dear Nephew (poem)

Happy Birthday
To
My Dear Nephew,

Someone, who is innocent even at age 11,
Someone, who licks neutrla out of the spoon,
Someone, who enjoys watching Power Ranger on TV,
Someone, who rolls around the home on his roller skates,
Someone, who loves eating chocolate-roti, chips and burgers,
Someone, who still sleeps on his way to and during the party,
Someone, who literally follows every word of any instruction,
Someone, who is ready to wake up at 5 am to meet his cousin,
Someone, who defeats me easily in UNO card game and carom,
Someone, who aspires to be in Indian cricket team and to get PS2.


Today, I pray that all your dreams come true and that you don’t change.

Your Bua

Gunjan Raizada
On Your 11th Birthday December, 6th, 2009

Sometimes, I hear...(poem)

A bird chirp gently,
A breeze blow swiftly,
A breath speak quietly,
A chant whisper sweetly.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Sometimes, charge matters (poem)

When I am in front of an idol,
or in a charged open or closed space,
then something begins spiraling upwards,
and I find myself swaying in complete bliss.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Sometimes, devotees matter (poem)

When I am amidst devotees,
then I sense intense devotion.

When devotees begin chanting,
then something opens within me.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Resonance Happens (poem)

Whenever a vibration within me matches,
a vibration spoken out by another,
a resonance takes place,
and I melt away.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Motherhood is Motherhood (poem)

Whether it is a mom nursing her infant,

Whether it is a chicken feeding her chicks,

Whether it is a bitch snuggling her puppies,

Motherhood is an unconditionally, giving love.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

In India, People Matter (poem)

In India,
there is frustration with maids,
but,
there is also comfort with labour.


In India,
the traffic on the road is frozen,
but,
the heart of the people are warm.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Let me, just be (poem)

Let past go.

Let future go.

Let present be.

Let me, just be.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am a movie star, in the...(poem)

Movie of my life,

Songs on my lips,

Stories in my mind,

Dialogues in my ears,

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

This is India...(poem)

Where, yoga teacher, volunteers to come home and serve the patient.

Where, newspaper vendor delivers newspapers, while singing devotional songs.

Where, an elderly lady stops during her walk, to hug visiting daughter of her neighbour.

Where, male office colleagues of a fearful lady, anxiously run around searching her missing car.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

A petition to Lord Sun (poem)

This morning, after Yoga, I bowed to my favourite, Lord Sun. With my eyes still closed, this is what surfaced from somewhere deep within me:

***
O Lord Sun,

I salute You, for all that You give,

And,

Request You to convey my gratitude to Your creator.



O Lord Sun,

I love You, for You inspire me,

And,

Request You to give my hugs to all Your rays touch.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

God, Krishna and Gurus...(poem)

Please take away,
each thought, that takes me off You,
each action, which makes me a doer,
each word, which keeps me from loving,
each moment, which blocks me Thy Light.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Intelligence Matters (poem)

When, I got a reaction from medicen,
I realized that, prescription was right,
but,
it was I, who wasn't taking it coorectly.

When, I meet uncooperative people,
I realize that, person is the way he is,
but,
it is I, who isn't interacting intelligently.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Love is upflting (poem)

Amidst all the chaos in life,
whenever I miss a person,
be it mama or classmates,
I miss the uplifting energy.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Observe and Choose (poem)

When I experience oppression,
I don't need to oppress the oppressor,
I don't need to continue to get oppressed,
I need to observe and choose to be compassionate.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I no longer enjoy...(poem)

Admiring others jewlery,

Partying with strangers,



Going out shopping,

Talking about food.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Its all within me (poem)

Its not the other person,
that makes me comfortable.

Its how comfortable,
I make myself that matters.


Its not what I speak ,
to the other that matters.

Its how openly I speak,
from my heart that matters.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

In seeking, giver matters (poem)

When,
I seek from people,
eventually,
I feel frustrated.

When,
I seek from God,
eachtime,
I feel fulfilled.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I close my eyes...(poem)

When the breeze caresses my cheeks,

When the birds whisper in my ears,

When the Sun kisses my arms,

When our fingers interlace.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

My heart is crying in India...(poem)

When, it watches folk dances,
When, it sings Hindi filmi songs,
When, it hears National Anthem,
When, it greets with God's names.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Life is all about Compassion (poem)

Life is all about relationships,

Relationships are all about respect,

Respect is all about giving,

Giving is only about compassion.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Bees Saal Baad/ 20 years later (poem)

When I was in college with friends,
I enjoyed singing, joking and laughing.

When I was with those friends again,
I enjoyed bringing out my inner child.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am the observer, I am not sufferer (poem)

I am the Spirit, I am not mind.

I am the Body, I am not shadow.

I am One with all, I am not separate.

I am the Universe, I am not individual.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am choosing to drop pain (poem)

When some thoughts hurt,
I choose to drop them off.

When some words pinch,
I choose to drop the mind.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

This is what I love about India (poem)

Fluttering butterflies,
Screaming children,
Laughing seniors,
Exhibiting faith.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Happiness is...(poem)

Not being with someone,
It is simply being oneself.

Not possessing something,
It is possessed by laughter.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

When I feel light, I begin... (poem)

singing,
hugging,
laughing,
expressing.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Sometimes, Difficult words need to be spoken... (poem)

holding hands,
with flowing tears,
expressing gratitude,
with frequent pauses.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Watch Out (poem)

Watch out the steps.
Watch out the words.
Watch out the actions.
Watch out the thoughts.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Sometimes, Listening Helps in Conversation (poem)

Sometimes, its not needed to smile.
Sometimes, its not needed to reply.
Sometimes, its not needed to speak.

Sometimes, all thats needed is to be.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Sharing the Gift (poem)

Be present in faith.
Be present with love.
Be present right now.


Be present while giving.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Plugging in (poem)

When surrounding noise is loud,
I smartly plug in my headphones.

When surrounding vibrations are perturbing,
God bless me, that I smartly plug into You.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Faith is faith...(poem)

Whether it is in child Prahlad, or in adult Draupadi.

Whether it is in simple Gopis, or in literate Bhisma.

Whether it is in devotee Meera, or in loving Radha.

Whether it is in physicist Gunjan, or in saint Kabir.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Life is not complaining, life is growing (poem)

Life is not uneasiness, life is being.

Life is not resisting, life is observing.

Life is not compromise, life is fulfillment.

Life is not supposed to be, life is authenticity.

***

Haro Aum Tat Sat

In Silence Within... (poem)

Let traffic be,


Let people be,

Let television be,

Tune into inner voice.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Joy is visible ...(poem)

When a 41 year old daughter leans on her father,
When a 5 year old son plays cricket with his father,
When a 2 year old daughter dances with her mother,
When a butterfly keeps flying from one tree to another.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Life is about...(poem)

Life is not about yesterday or tomorrow,
its all about, only this moment, of today.

Life is not about happiness or sadness,
its all about, only being calm, right now.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

My heart is echoing...(poem)

I sense him,
around me,
when,
my eyes are open.


I feel him,
next to me,
when,
my eyes are closed.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

On my 41st birthday, I thank God... (poem)

For the sounds, of the chirping birds,

For the innocence, in the smiling infants,

For the celebration, with the caring people,

For the reflection, through the loving memories.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Its a choice I am making (poem)

All people around me loving or unkind,
are trying to induce various types of fears.
But in each moment I've got to choose,
to be in a place of God's love or their fear.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

God, use me as Thy instrument (poem)

Everything is God's play,
be it something I cherish or not,
for He is not doing it for my good or hers,
instead, He is doing it for the good of the Universe.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I've got to open up my heart, even around those who can't (poem)

When, I am surrounded, by people who are in their mind,
When, I am surrounded, by people who are stuck in their beliefs,
When, I am surrounded, by people who are enveloped in their fears,
Then, it is all the more important for me to speak openly from my heart.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sa

Its high time, I start speaking from my heart, for...(poem)

Heart, is a temple where God resides.
Heart, is a womb where love blossoms.
Heart, is a sanctuary where purity shines.
Heart, is a root where authenticity germinates.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Krishna, I am Thine (poem)

Krishna,
allow me,
to surrender,
my desires to touch him.


Krishna,
allow me,
to surrender,
his words which hurt me.


Krishna,
allow me,
to surrender,
my wish to be understood.


Krishna,
allow me,
to follow,
You and only You incessantly.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

In the Park (poem)

Birds sing.
Kids play.
Dogs sniff.
Ants bite.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

O Krishna, please help me...(poem)

Please heal me, for I am hurt.
Please guide me, for I am blind.
Please rescue me, for I am stuck.
Please evolve me, for I am trapped.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Joy is...(poem)

Joy is being.
Joy is giving.
Joy is acceptance.
Joy is truthfulness.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Love is...(poem)

Love is what I experience, when I am around someone who cares for me.
Love is what I see, when I see a twinkling in someone's eyes looking at me.
Love is what I sense, when I hug someone who is open to receiving it from me.
Love is what I hear, when I notice someone who is listening with attention to me.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

When nothing helps, call God, Krishna, Gurus (poem)

When someone hurts,
when something bothers,
just call God, Krishna, Gurus,
then none hurts and nothing bothers.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

He smiles like Sunshine (poem)

He listens like a Friend,
He speaks like a Preacher.

He looks like a Saint,
He glances like a Lover.

He cries like a Child,
He laughs like a King.

He gives like Spirit,
He receives like God.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

When expectations arise, seek only from God.(poem)

When fears arise, call God loudly.
When desires arise, chant God's name.
When hatred arises, remember God is in all.
When resistances arise, just observe God's message.



When hurt arises, do not take it all personally.
When attachment arises, step from body into a spirit.
When blaming arises, see from the other's perspective.
When judgment arises, link it to imprint from past actions.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am one with all (poem)

Since, I know, that my soul links me to God.
So, it is obvious, that everyone's soul joins them to God.
Therefore, it is clear that, through God all souls are connected.
Which in turn implies that, via God, I am one with all beings, everywhere
.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now I know, that I am God's child (poem)

Three decades ago, I did not worry about school fees,
for my father was taking care of it as his responsibility.
Now, I do not have to worry about everyday expenses,
for my God is constantly taking care of His responsibility.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Sometimes nothing hurts or bothers (poem)

When I am without my Lord, everything hurts.
When I am being with my Lord, then nothing hurts.
When I am talking to fearful people, everything bothers.
When I am talking to well rooted people, then nothing bothers.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

No Contradiction = Peace (poem)

To open the garage, I pressed the remote from outside,
but just then my son pressed the switch, from the inside,
and as a result, the garage opened and then closed again,
in that moment, I felt perhaps it could have been avoided.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Faith burns out fears (poem)

Inside kitchen, water helps extinguish fire.
Within me, faith helps overcome each fear.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, Krishna is most important for me (poem)

How can any person, be more important than my Krishna?

How can any thing, be more precious than being with Krishna?

How can any thought, be more dear than thinking about Krishna?

How can any conversation, be more urgent than listening to Krishna?

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

May all beings everywhere open up their hearts to feel... (poem)

Thy presence, in whatever they are thinking,
Thy abundance, in whatever they are lacking,
Thy support, in whatever they are experiencing,
& Thy guidance, in whatever they are performing.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, its all about my Lord, Krishna (poem)

There is only one I trust, that is my Lord, Krishna.
There is only one I seek, that is my Lord, Krishna.
There is only one I hold, that is my Lord, Krishna.
There is only one I pray, that is my Lord, Krishna.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

My Lord is taking care of me and my loved ones (poem)

Neither, it is the support from family,
nor, it is experiencing a love relationship,
or, it is the worry about my dearest children,
now, it is Only about being in the Divine Light.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I am able to see the complete picture (poem)

When I had blind fold, I could not see.
When I was mind, I could not perceive.
With the blind fold of emotions released,
and a heart connection made, now I see.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Gratitude leads to Joy (poem)

Thank You God for this moment, with this awareness.
Thank You God for my 10 year old daughter, sleeping next to me.
Thank You God for my 6 year old son smiling, dressed in my hat and sunglasses.
Thank You God for making me send out sincere blessings, to the person who is unkind towards me.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Accepting the Differences (poem)

I lived in darkness about my relationship with the father of my kids for the first 11 years, for I did not know any better.

Then, through a series of circumstances, I realized that there was no respect, love or connection in my marriage. That night, I lost my trust in him.

After that for the next 2.5 years, I started seeking from Light within, and hanged in the marriage, only because it is good for our kids (my son is 6 and my daughter is 10) and tried to improve our communication. But, nothing changed.

Now, I wish to pursue my life with love, respect, courage, authenticity and faith; for I would like my kids to do the same. Therefore, I am following my calling to step out of this marriage and create the change, my spirit wishes me to make. To do so, I am beginning with surrendering my body, mind, spirit and my kids innocent smile at my Krishna's feet in complete faith.

Gunjan Raizada

***

He values money, and I value respect.

He loves to control me, and I love to be just my self.

He needs physical connection, and I need a sacred relationship.

He believes he is the Lord of the family, and I believe God is the only Lord.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I am responsible for my reactions (poem)

When I feel fearful from some one,

I need to speak with power of God,

and pray that he receives Thy light,

in addition to radiating out God's love.

When I feel jealous around someone,

I need to seek what I need from God,

and pray that he gets Thy wisdom,

in addition to sending out my love.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Energy remains Conserved (poem)

Just as energy can convert from water fall to electricity.

God is inspiring me to change self-pity into compassion.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

When mind resists... (poem)

When my mind resists,
body experiences a pain,
then the heart begins to cry,
and I loose a precious moment.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Acting with Awareness (poem)

We all need to work,
and we are working,
even Krishna worked,
when He came on Earth.

But, now I know that,
in college I wasn't aware,
I was working very hard,
following mind and peers.

However, after n number,
of competitive exams,
and various successes,
I simply pursued Ph.D.

Now, I wonder as to why,
I followed the confusion,
and wish I had been wiser,
by seeking guidance inside.

Now, I am aware of Him,
and am doing only actions,
which are approved by,
His voice residing within.

Now, perpetual confusion
is being replaced by,
a crystal clear choice,
for its source is DIVINE.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Doing without Doership (poem)

All through the years I acted, as if I were the one who got the scholarship for my Ph.D.. But now, I know, that even back then (in 1992) it was God who did it.

When I act as if this temple of body and mind called Gunjan is “doing”, my karmas form another samskara (an imprint, which keeps me trapped in the cycle of birth and death). But each time I am able to “do” without taking the credit, for God is the real doer, then in that moment my karma (action) becomes imprint free.

That is like walking on sand without imprint and is a baby-yet-definite step towards being my God self.

That is what, as I understand is true Karma, letting God act “through” me.

***

Now, I am not doing any work.
Now, I am not thinking any words.
Now, I am not deciding any plan of action.
Now, I am not resisting God, to use me as His tool.

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Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I am ready to serve my God...(poem)

By singing from the soul,
By writing from the heart,

By being my genuine Self,
By standing up for my truth,

By giving motherly hugs,
By sharing healing blessings,

By teaching Physics via exploration,
And above all by simply following God.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

My Lord has a plan for me (poem)

Since, my Lord is constantly arranging for me,
so whatever is happening presently in my life,
I simply need to accept it all as His divine gift,
for He wishes me to ACT, seeking His pointers.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Krishna, my Savior (poem)

All these years,

I have been a victim,

for I was expecting from people,

and was constantly feeling very repressed.



Now,

I am flowing in creativity,

for I am seeking only from Krishna,

and am feeling fulfilled, receiving all I need.


***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Dear God, let me merge with You (poem)

Let me seek only You,
Let me think only about You,
Let me speak only Your words,
Let me carry out only Your work.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sa

To save my kids from drowning, I need to learn swimming (poem)

If I don't know how to swim, then I cannot take my kids to swimming.

If I don't know how to save myself from fire, then I cannot teach my kids to do the same.

If I don't know how to stand up for my truth against all odds, then I cannot tell my kids how to.

If I don't know how to first put my oxygen mask in an emergency during flight, then I cannot save my own kids either.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Truthfulness is a blessing (poem)

When I speak aloud my heartfelt truth,
something starts stirring up within me,
I sense my body is manifesting spirit,
in addition to receiving God's blessing.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

When envy arises, remember the truth (poem)

For, heart needs to be trusted, not eyes.
For, jealousy is a reaction, not observation.
For, possessiveness is grasping, not allowing.
For, attaching is the nature of mind, not spirit.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sa

When relationships break, do save the Spirit (poem)

My daughter, accidentally tore open the packet of cereal too wide apart.
As a result the entire 18 oz. of cereal started flowing out of the packet.
To prevent it from spilling on the floor, we had to use the available box.
Once out of the torn packet, the contents felt supported in contentment.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Krishna, please heal my bleeding spirit (poem)

Krishna, please save me from the people, still in their mind.
Krishna, please take me closer to people, who are in their heart.

Krishna, please take away people, who are shooting my soul.
Krishna, please surround me with people, who genuinely respect.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Only the people in heart matter, nobody else (poem)

Person who I think is a part of my life, is not truly a part of my life.
And I think so, because he is presently standing near me, in my life.
But, God, tells me, he is there just to deliver an important message.
For the people, who are really a part of my life, are the one in heart.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Crying and Singing Speak Volumes (poem)

When I break down howling,
then I know my spirit is crying,
and I need to pay attention to,
what is that pain trying to point.

When I begin to start sobbing,
then I know my mind is crying,
and I need to pay attention to,
how to get detached from root.

When I sing openly from belly,
then I know my spirit is opened,
and I need to pay attention to,
what led to that expansiveness.

When I sing only from throat,
then I know spirit is unhappy,
and I need to pay attention to,
why it's not genuinely happy.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

God, please guide me (poem)

Dear God,

I am here,
standing at the crossroads,
where past is seen as darkness,
and is being revisited in Light.

I wish to be,
standing at the crossroads,
where present is full of respect,
and is being lived to share Love.

Waiting to hear Your directions,
Gunjan

All I need to do is, Trust, Trust (poem)

All I need to do, is be with God.
All I need to remember, is that God is the doer.
All I need to know, is that God is constantly arranging.
All I need to think, is that God is wishing me to learn and grow.
***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I feel Liberated (poem)

I had been confused and feeling torn apart for some months, as if I were standing in the middle of fire, calling out for help. There was a lot of pain involved in each release of those deep-rooted pent up emotions.

After months, in that moment, when clarity surfaced, then, I sent out a message and a prayer to the Universe. It was a blessed moment of connection and I experienced liberation of my soul. Here is a humble attempt to communicate that divine experience (sitting on a yoga mat in grass) in words.

***

I feel a soothing uplift in head, as if Krishna is lifting my chin.

I feel releasing of very tender tears, as if Krishna is rescuing me.

I feel gratitude rolling out, as if Krishna is caressing my cheeks.

I feel one with the entire Universe, as if Krishna is rewarding me.


***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I am finding inspiration everywhere (poem)

My grandfather always spoke truth,
and now,
he is inspiring me to stand up,
for my truths.

My mother loved me unconditionally,
and now,
she is inspiring me to do so,
with self-respect.

My kids learn only from my actions,
and now,
they are inspiring me to be,
their role model.

My God communicates in silence,
and now,
He is inspiring me to follow His voice,
in faith.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sa

God is telling me to give to the giver (poem)

Once a hoarder, always a hoarder.
Hoarder of money, hoards even love.

Once a giver, always a giver.
Giver of love, gives even money.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

God is telling me to stop multitasking (poem)

“God, what do you want me to do?” I asked.

“Just be.” He answered.

“What do You mean?” I probed.

“Just do one thing at a time.” He smiled.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

God is telling me to like everything alike (poem)

I used to hate going to the gas station,
to fill up the gas, because of the smell,
and I used to feel frustrated, each time,
I had to be there with another driver.

I still don't like going to the gas station,
to fill up the gas, because of the smell,
but I realized, that it is indispensable,
when I am driving, so why complain?

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

God is telling me not to rush (poem)

When I forced open the pressure cooker,
without waiting for it to cool down on its own,
the steam burnt my finger and the rice was not cooked,
then, I applied the ice pack on the burn and closed the lid again.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am not the doer (poem)

In childhood, I felt secure.
In college, I experienced fun.
In research, I had scholarship.
Back then I thought, I was doer.

In Yoga, I met the right teacher.
In sickness, I got the right nanny.
In job, I found the perfect match.
Then, I felt, I was surely being led.


In helping, I follow heart's voice.
In uttering, I speak up God's words.
In hugs, I give divine mother's love.
Now, I know that, I am not the doer.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Why did not I know this that...

The act of love making needs to be fulfilling for both husband and wife and not just the husband.

In a successful marriage, love and respect need to be reciprocated; for love supports and respect provides space to be.

Expressing love and affection in bed and outside the bed, is THE bond that either connects husband and wife or throws them apart.

Its okay to let the husband fulfill his desires while having sex, but its allowing abuse, to let him snore away, leaving wife in frustration or tears.

Its really needed to seek help, when something bothers during intercourse, whether it is emotions or physical pain, with an experienced counselor.

The sole purpose of women's breast is to nurture and sustain her infant for the first six months; and it is definitely not a masturbating toy for the husband to fulfill his desires, for his pleasure.

Just like any other emotion or pain, the tags of good or bad needs to be removed from conversations about love and each one of its manifestations, and needs to be openly talked about without feeling any inhibitions.

Love and expressions of love (including glances, words, touch , hug or more) need to be sensed (starting from childhood), by what it triggers in the body, when seen in photos, in public places or even when experienced in person by two readings; first, how it feels in that moment and second, how it feels when it is reflected about, alone.


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Hari Aum Tat Sat

Anger reflects love (poem)

When he is angry with me,
he acts very cold towards me,
by not smiling, or saying bye,
then I sense his love, withheld.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am a Spirit (poem)

I am a Spirit, which is pure God.

I am a Spirit, which keeps on Living.

I am a Spirit, which goes on Observing.

I am a Spirit, which is longing to Manifest.

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Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am bubble, make me the sea. (poem)

Oh Krishna,
please fill,
each cell in my body,
with Your Light.

Oh Amma,
please replace,
blood flowing in my heart,
with Your Love.

Oh God,
please push,
every thought in my mind,
towards You.

Oh Universe,
please provide,
the crutches for my spirit,
to manifest You.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Bless me, my Lord, to share Your message (poem)

Now, nobody can look at my body lustfully.
Now, nobody can try to squeeze my breasts for pleasure.
For, now, it is a body of divine mother, so those who believe, step forward.
And those, who cannot sense the divine mother, please step out of my way, from manifesting it.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I like my self, when...(poem)

I like my words, when he is listening.

I like my face, when he is smiling for me.

I like my name, when he calls it out loud.

I like my soul, when he dials into my soul.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Thank You God! (poem)

When he radiated,
that universal love,
to me,
that was a wonderful New Year wish.

When he offered,
his love on the palm,
to me,
that was the best Valentine's day card.

When he welcomed,
me with that loving smile,
to me,
that was a great Thanksgiving blessing.

When he glanced,
towards me in the crowd,
to me,
that was an extremely special Christmas.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Is it love or something like that? (poem)

When two people tie the knot, is it to seek or to give?

When two people get married, is it to boast or for love?

When two people come close, is it to compromise or to respect?

When two people feel connected, is it to the mind or to the heart?

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Why do I choose to worry? (poem)

When I am in a joyous state,
then, I start contemplating on grabbing it,
soon, I start worrying about what if that happens,
and, then I begin losing the joy of being in that moment.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Keep Searching is Wiser than Feeling Disappointed (poem)

I was hungry and was looking for bananas.
When I did not find them on the banana stand, I felt disappointed.

I started looking around and then suddenly, I spotted them hanging on a nail.
When I thanked God, I heard, “If you really need something, keep searching till it is found.”

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am choosing to change my world (poem)

I am choosing,
to be with GOD,
whether I am alone, or,
in, difficult circumstances.

I am choosing,
to speak up TRUTH,
whether it is to myself, or,
to that person, it matters to.

I am choosing,
to honor the SOUL,
whether it is within me, or,
inside any being, I interact with.

I am choosing,
to think with LOVE,
whether it is about myself, or,
about the people, in my thoughts.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I have got to act on what is bothering me (poem)

To prevent the ants, from the grass to pinch, my spread out arms,

I need to put an extension to my yoga mat, perhaps a shawl under my arms.



To prevent people, in my life from disrespecting me or telling me what to do,

I need to set limits, or to ultimately stop interacting with them if they don't mend their ways.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, there is only one...(poem)

Who I trust most, that is Krishna,
Who I need most, that is Krishna,
Who I seek most, that is Krishna,
Who I love most, that is Krishna.

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Hari Aum Tat Sat

The problem is not the jacket, but how I am wearing it. (poem)

In that dark room, I somehow wore my jacket.
In the well-lit room, I was told it was inside out.
In that moment, I immediately turned it inside out.
In reflection, I felt, I need to check everything in Light.

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Hari Aum Tat Sat

When the bird sings, she is being in now. (poem)

When the grass blade dances, it is being in now.
When a kid lifts up arms on slide, she is being in now.
When a person falls asleep under a tree, he is being in now.
When being in now, gives true joy, then why can't I be in now?

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Let expectations go, let seeking only from God happen.(poem)

Let fears go, let security from the Universe be found.

Let resistance to all thoughts go, let observation with God happen.

Let frustrations from the circumstances go, let naughty child within arise.

Let judging of each reaction of every person go, let honoring to their soul happen.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am nothing, but grace of Lord Krishna (poem)

All that I am sharing.
All that I am receiving.
All that I am becoming.
All that is Krishna's grace.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I am seeking what everyone else is (poem)

Everyone loves to be cared.
Everyone loves to be loved.
Everyone loves to be caressed.
Everyone loves to be respected.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Meditation is... (poem)

The light, in which I get to see.
The love, in which I get to bond.
The support, in which I get to blossom.
The courage, in which I get to be my spirit.

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Hari Aum Tat Sat

I wonder, as to who is he. (poem)

My body feels complete standing next to him, even though his body needs crutches to stand.

My heart feels like crying when I hug him, as if I were meeting a dear one, even though I hardly know him.

My mind liberates my ego, when I speak all my thoughts to him, even though I am uncertain about his reactions.

My soul inspires me to become a spirit, and keep giving him all that I can without expecting, even though he is very formal and shy.


***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

It was a special day (poem)

It was a joy, to simply be.

It was a blessing, to have fed him.

It was a yielding, to step forward and hug.

It was a liberation, to have spoken like a spirit.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

I like the way...(poem)

I like the way, leaves sway after Sun kisses them.
I like the way, my spirit feels after speaking up a truth.
I like the way, my body dances after sharing God's blessing.
I like the way, my heart sings after an awesome meditation session.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Route to Contentment (poem)

Its good to be honest.
Its better to speak it up.
Its best to follow God's will.
For that leads to the contentment.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

If this were my last moment, then I would ...(poem)

Worship,
caressing his feet,
before,
making him wear shoes.

Feed,
his favorite food,
after,
cooking it, with all my devotion.

Hug,
him neck to neck,
while,
sitting on top of him on a chair, with my God.

Tell,
him that I wish to do all these,
and,
that for me, this connection has been, the most sacred.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Respect Vs Love (poem)

Love,
may or may not be,
of the same frequency,
between the two lovers.

Respect,
however is always,
of the same frequency,
between two individuals.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

When my frights lead me to joy (poem)

When I get fearful, then, I think about love.
When I am seeking love, then I call Krishna.
When I am with Krishna, then I am content.
When I feel content, then I sway smilingly.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Divine Connections (poem)

When, the spirit opens up,
when, the mind is with God,
when, the heart is full of love,
then, the body meets soul mates.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Silence Matters (poem)

When there is silence outside,
then only,
the mild noise of a string,
hitting against wall is audible.

When there is silence inside,
then only,
the soft voice of the spirit,
calling from within is audible.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, I wish to...(poem)

Now, I wish to observe instead of react.

Now, I wish to act with love instead of fear.

Now, I wish to think link a spirit instead of a body.

Now, I wish to be in this moment instead of past or future.

***
Hari Aum Tat Sat

Now, its all about Krishna (poem)

Now, I pray to think only, Krishna.
Now, I pray to breathe only, Krishna.

Now, I pray to trust only, Krishna.
Now, I pray to follow only, Krishna.

***

Hari Aum Tat Sat

Judging is a Culprit (poem)

When I feel that he was unfair,
and say that, “He really hurt me.”
then I need to stop complaining,
and direct energy towards healing.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

The only thing...(poem)

True is God,

Healing is love,

Joyful is devotion,

Imperishable is spirit.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Physical Love Versus Spiritual Love (poem)

Physical love is conditional on what is given and spiritual love is unconditional.

Physical love expresses only in person and spiritual love in spirit too.

Physical love decreases with time and spiritual love is constant.

Physical love is finite and spiritual love is infinite.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

When God surfaces, then Fears dissolve (poem)

When Resistances rise, then Fun decays.
When Expectation starts, then Joy stops.


When Pride arrives, then God departs.
When God surfaces, then Fears dissolve.


***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Love is a Blessing (poem)

Love is acceptance.

Love is courage.

Love is truth.

Love is God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

What is Lightness? (poem)

Lightness is what the belly feels,
when the soul acknowledges a deep buried truth and,
utters over the phone, “I love you” to a high school classmate, after, two decades,
or, confesses face to face, “I don't love you” to the spouse, much after, a decade of marriage.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God, bless me so that...(poem)

My mind be completely present in each Moment,
My body become an absolutely passive Observer,
My heart be constantly at my Krishna's feet, and
My soul become a radiating source of Divine Love.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I bow to the not-yet-visible God in him (poem)

Even when the clouds are blocking the Sun,
I know that the Sun is there, right behind it,
even though I cannot see the Sun or the rays,
and I simply bow to the Sun in that direction.

Similarly, even though his ego is hiding God,
I know that the God is residing in him, too,
even though I cannot see God or the Grace,
yet, I feel inspired to bow to God in his heart.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Awareness is... (poem)

When I don't write poems,
When I don't sing songs,
When I don't feel calm,
Then, I know that, somewhere, I am blocked.

When I keep on writing,
When I keep on singing,
When I keep on aligning,
Then, I know that, continuously, I am flowing.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Observing is calmer than Reacting (poem)

When,
I get irritated,
with TV's,
loud sounds,

When,
I get bugged,
by kids,
bathroom conversations,

When,
I get flared up,
by someone's,
disrespectful comments,

Then,
I keep reacting,
instead of,
choosing to be an observer.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Pain + Smiles = Evolution (poem)

Some people bring pain,
for something within them,
is pricking something within me,
and they make me feel squeezed.

Some people bring smiles,
for something within them,
is caressing something within me,
and they make me feel supported.

The former, push me forward,
to release old thinking patterns,
and the latter, provide me love,
to nourish new thinking patterns.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

The Confusing Old Image (poem)

I was searching for Raisins packet in the closet.

I was looking for the old image of red packet .

I kept crossing a green packet right in front.

Till, I read raisins on that green packet.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Pumping is necessary to radiate Light (poem)

Just as, in lasers, an external pump,
is used to purposefully push electrons,
to a higher energy level so that they can,
decay to a lower level and radiate light.

Similarly, all difficult circumstances,
in life happen for a specific purpose,
so that amidst all that is happening,
one can consciously radiate the Light.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Being in Stable Equilibrium (poem)

Whenever,
I am in an excited state of happiness,
or in a depressed state of frustration,
I am in an unstable state of equilibrium.

Whenever,
I am experiencing a state of calmness,
or experiencing firm rooting within,
I am in a stable state of equilibrium.

Whenever,
I am in an unstable state of equilibrium,
I can not experience the ecstasy of joy,
till I eventually reach that stable state.

So,
it is better that I consciously choose,
to make sincere efforts to reach and be,
in that stable state of inherent peace.

***
AumTat Sat (God is Truth)

If the heart is not clear, mind cannot see clearly (poem)

Yesterday, the cleaners came and cleaned the closed glass windows from outside.
They took off the net, cleaned it and then washed each glass window thoroughly.
While they were doing it, I noticed the slowly increasing clarity through glasses.
But, in one window, where, the inside net could not be cleaned, opacity remained.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God is like my mother (poem)

My dear mother sometimes fed me,
whatever she would cook, lovingly.

Sometimes, she fed me sweet food,
and at some other times bitter food.

At times, she fed all with one spoon,
but some times, with several spoons.

Just as, I ate trustingly, all that she fed,
similarly, I embrace, all, that God offers.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

A stitch in time saves nine. (poem)

Just as, DMV ticket charge,
if not paid, keeps on increasing,
from $49 to $149 to $549 to $1049,
each time the driver chooses to ignore it.

Similarly, the imprints on my heart,
if not cleared up, keep on deepening,
from layer 1 to 10 to 1000 to 100000,
each time I choose not to pull them out.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

All Answers are Within (poem)

My 6 year old son is very fond of,
searching for hidden objects in a book,
which contains complicated pictures and,
a set of objects hiding deep within pictures.

While solving one such page with him,
I realized that similarly in my everyday life,
whatever, questions or problems I encounter,
their answers are hiding somewhere within me.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Now, I am choosing to be one with God (poem)

When I am writing,
When I am singing,
When I am hugging,
Then, I am one with God.

When I am fearing,
When I am blaming,
When I am desiring,
Then, I am not with God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Love ---> Peace ---> Joy (poem)

Love is giving, and not expecting.
Love is nurturing, and not controlling.

Love is liberating, and not entangling.
Love is worshiping, and not disrespecting.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God, allow me Please (poem)

Dear God,

Allow me to feel the Warm Sun within.
Allow me to feel the Infinite Sky within.
Allow me to feel the Flowing Breeze within.
Allow me to feel the Supporting Earth within.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Water is like Love (poem)

Just as,
Flowing water cleanses,
but,
stagnant water forms mold.

Similarly,
unconditional love nurtures,
and,
conditional love causes stress.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

When strangers connect... (poem)

In the month of June, 2009, I met complete strangers and yet, experienced some of the most memorable warm moments of my life.

I was sitting on a chair next to the lake full of lotuses at Amma's San Ramon Ashram and this little girl
walks up and starts a conversation. Then she gifts me with her dearest-treasured possessions of flexible stems and butterfly-shaped leaves. I was touched by her sharing and loving.

While, that was happening, an elderly woman approached me and showed me a picture she had taken of me talking to this little girl. Soon after, we got talking like old friends and then she left me with a motherly hug. But before leaving she took my address and later mailed me a picture, of that precious moment.

Then, the other day, I was at a local humanitarian conference and in one of the meditations we were asked to evoke our deep love for a dear friend meeting after decades and then to get up and hug everyone in the room. At the end of the meditation, everyone hugged one another with tears full of joy and love. During that time I broke down. Just then a complete stranger, along with his 12 year old son stepped forward and supported me till I calmed down.

I know we are all twigs meeting and parting while drifting along the stream of life, but ever since I met these three “twigs”, the world seems connected and the much heard about “oneness” has start making sense.

Here is a 4-liner poem, full of gratitude and awe.

***

When a stranger little girl, walks up and starts sharing her treasures,
When a stranger old woman, takes a picture and begins a conversation,
When a stranger man, steps forward to support and gives a comforting hug,
Then this world, full of strangers seems to be connected and oneness happens.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

When loving let there be a smooth flow (poem)

When loving,
let there be no blocks,
let there be no pushing,
let there be a smooth flow.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Let Love be the Bridge towards Peace

After a recent emotional breakdown, I saw soldiers across national boorders suffering and crying silently, for what they were doing and witnessing.

Rightafter that I had a vision that, soldiers fighting on both sides are wiping each other's tears and hugging each other. Their precious pearls are screaming, “Our souls are crying. We do not wish to fight. We do not wish to kill. We wish to love and be loved. Please don't ask us to fight."

I feel very strongly that all wars must end, NOW, be it across national borders, coldness in the community, frustrations within family members or anger within. This can be accomplished only by love.

So, please join me in this effort, to love ourselves, our families, our neighbors, our community, our country, our world, and all beings on this planet. Let us look at the person sitting/standing next to us lovingly, lets smile at the kids in the neighborhood lovingly, lets hug all those who are open lovingly, as if this is our only chance to love, before we die, the next moment.

Today, I remember Michael Jackson's song, “We are the world. We are the children. Lets make it a better place, just you and me....” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmxT21uFRwM

Something within, is pushing me to follow this aspiration. I don't know how it will be achieved, but I do know that I trust the power of intention and that Universe (which includes all of us), somehow will arrange it to happen.

Seeking your support to make this vision come true. If you wish to reach me, for questions or suggestions, please add a comment.

Love and Peace,
Gunjan

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

About Sharing God's love (poem)

What could be deeper than love?
What could be greater than God?
What could be sweeter than God's love?
What could be nobler than sharing God's love?
***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

There's always a way out (poem)

When elevator was frozen, I took the stairs.
When wire was missing, I used the batteries.

When body was immobile, I tapped my brain.
When path was unclear, I followed my guidance.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Ways To Be (poem)

Ask like a Ph. D.,
Suggest like a spirit.

Be like a fetus,
Give like a mother.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Just Being (poem)

When I speak, for I must,

When I hug, when I must,

When I write, what I must,

When I sing, where I must,

Then I become, who I must.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

After a mess, everything changes (poem)

When a notebook accidentally gets wet,
its each and every page gets drenched,
and then even after they have dried up,
soft-smooth pages turn stiff-and-wavy.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

A journey is about destination and not co-passengers (poem)

While traveling in a shuttle to the airport,
I never feel,
attached or repelled,
by the co-travelers or the driver,
then while traveling in a shuttle called life,
why do I feel,
attached or repelled,
by dear people or the relatives?

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Gray is white as long as, white is not seen (poem)

When I experienced,
pure love,
then only I realized,
what impure love was.

When I experienced,
genuine respect,
then only I realized,
what disrespect was.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I am Radha, I am Arjun (poem)

I was Radha, who worshiped Krishna,
Now, I am Radha, manifesting Krishna.

I was Arjun, trapped in emotions,
Now, I am Arjun, penetrating emotions.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Let me be (poem)

Let my soul, be devoted like Radha,
Let my mind, be focused on Krishna.

Let my body, be hugging like Amma,
Let my heart, be loving like Buddha.

Let my prayers, be sweet like Mira,
Let my stand, be truthful like Gandhi.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Soul Screams Loud (poem)

Mind may block,
Heart may murmur,
But body utters truth,
And soul screams loud.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

To Be (poem)

Let me love myself, for who I am.
Let me love all, for what they are.

Let me create space, to simply be.
Let me provide all, the space to be.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

This is when I am a Spirit (poem)

When I am lying on grass, I don't miss my family.
When I am writing from heart, I don't feel hungry or tired.
When I am singing while ironing, I don't get perturbed by people.
When I am meditating in morning, I don't realize how an hour flies.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Tuning into Uplifting does Help (poem)

For me, meditating, writing, singing, speaking truth, spiritual conversations, being in nature or thinking about God, enormously help me uplift my spine, as if spiraling upwards.

On the other hand, fearfulness, blaming, frustration with expectations, blocking thoughts, longing for dear people and guilt make me feel clamped, closed, curled up and low, as if spiraling downwards.

So, whenever, I am feeling low, I acknowledge it, reflect about it later, but in that moment, somehow, tune or engage into uplifting thoughts/activities and it always works.

Sometimes, thinking along the lines of, “I know my God loves me and is doing this for me to grow, let me just focus, on how?...” helps during reflection, when nothing else works.

What works for you?

***

Whenever,
I feel clamped,
around some people,
or with specific thoughts,
it is so,
because somehow,
they are able to trigger,
some of my dormant buttons.

To prevent,
myself from reacting,
first,
I acknowledge it,
and then,
immediately drop it,
to tune into those frequencies,
which uplift me.

Whenever,
I feel open,
around some people,
or while carrying out actions,
it is so,
because somehow,
they are also, able to trigger,
some of my dormant buttons.

To continue,
being in that state,
first,
I acknowledge it,
and then,
try to stay tuned,
into those frequencies,
which uplifts me.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Now, I have got to Uproot SELF PITY(poem)

Just as I need to,
regularly cut nails,
so that I don't,
scratch off my skin.

Similarly I need to,
uproot self pity,
so that I don't,
scratch off my soul.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

With God....(Chant)

With God, there are no fears.
With God, there are no problems.

With God, there are no worries.
With God, there are no complains.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Being My Self (poem)

When I speak my truth,
When I sing from heart,
When I write from soul,
Then, I am being my self.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Now, I am living my purpose (poem)

Now, I am experiencing Amma.

Now, I am radiating Krishna's love.

Now, I am feeling support of Universe.

Now, I am sharing the divine Light of God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Faith, like love, cannot be explained (Poem)

Faith, like love, pulls.

Faith, like love, heals.

Faith, like love, completes.

Faith, like love, is or is not.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I pray, that faith rules, truth shines and compassion gives.(poem)

I pray, that my ego dissolves and spirit rules.

I pray, that my doer-ship decreases and gratitude increases.

I pray, that each one of my expectation gets replaced by giving.

I pray, that I observe all thoughts in Light, without shoving or grasping.



***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God, make me CAREFREE, once again (poem)

Dear God,

In college days,

I never complained,
instead I was always cheerful,

I did not let worry eat me,
instead I divided it in small bits,

I had no people problem,
instead I loved all friends and strangers,

I did not have any fears,
instead I sang and laughed through exams.

I know You can do anything,
so please, please make me Carefree once again.

Determined to seek it ONLY from Your Lotus Feet,
Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Wisdom is giving what one is seeking (poem)

Dear God,

to the one,
who is seeking,
pure love,
let me offer divine love,

to the one,
who is seeking,
to calm the mind,
let me share tested tools,

to the one,
who is seeking,
relief from pain,
let me suggest constant praying,

to the one,
who is seeking,
financial security,
let me provide monetary security.

Allow me to be used as Your instrument,
Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

What matters in this moment? (poem)

All that matters is,
how joyful I can be,
in this present moment,
loving the people I am with,
enjoying the home I am living in,
cherishing the beauty that nature is,
smiling through each unfolding event,
and embracing all that is, the way it truly is.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Why can't I just be with God? (poem)

Why,
do I expect,
him to act,
according to my wishes?

Why,
do I feel frustrated,
with a lack of support,
from him?

Why,
do I complain,
with flooding tears,
each time he hurts me?

Why,
do I fear constantly,
that he would get mad,
about it?

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I need to do something about my first reaction (poem)

Whenever,
I find myself resisting,
my thoughts or someone's,
I need to begin, allowing whatever Is.

Whenever,
I see myself expecting,
anything from another human,
I need to initiate, giving Universal love.

Whenever,
I sense myself fearing,
something from another human,
I need to trigger, seeking Divine protection.

Whenever,
I hear myself blaming,
anyone about his meanness,
I need to start, empathizing with Compassion.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Now nothing external can bother me (poem)

Desires may lure,
Fears may threaten,
People may disappoint,
But I will stay centered.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Do it as if it were...(poem)

Sing, as if it were, for the lover,
Cook, as if it were, the last meal,
Write, as if it were, from the soul,
Love, as if it were, the last moment.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is truth)

Give...(poem)

freshness like the breeze,
warmth like the Sun,
shade like a tree,
love like God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Don't do this (poem)

Don't take circumstances personally, just observe them.

Don't take any one for granted, just let them be.

Don't take comments harshly, just hear them.

Don't take work seriously, just be a tool.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Life, choice and priority (poem)

Everyone has a life,
Everyone has a choice,
Everyone has a priority,
For me all of these is SPIRIT.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Only one thing will never change (poem)

People may change,
Circumstances may change,
Relationships may also change,
But God's love will never change.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God, help me (poem)

God, help me become financially independent,
God, help me become physically strong,
God, help me become loving to all,
God, help me become carefree.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Everything is God (poem)

Everything is God,

be it,

the entire wealth,

in the Universe,

be it,

the sacred love,

of the Soul,

be it,

the strongest body,

of a weightlifter,

be it,

the calmest mind,

of a saint.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Loving matures with age (poem)

At age 16, I blocked myself from receiving love, when offered.

At age 23, I blocked myself from loving, when my offer got rejected.

At age 27, I allowed myself to love, following my own desires.

At age 40, I allow myself to keep loving, for pure love does not seek.


***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Getting to know myself (poem)

I am calmness,
I am Spirit,
I am compassion,
I am God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Observing while Throwing the Ball

I was at the daycare duty of my meditation group, on May 17th, 2009. I decided to take them out. There were about 14 children ranging from age 4 to 12, who were paired up as partners to throw tennis balls for 2 sets of studies.

In the first set of study, I asked them to throw it to each other at nearly the same height but with the distance between them being (a) closer and then (b) further (about 2 times in case (a)). Before leaving them to have fun, I asked them to observe the differences carefully in those 2 cases. After about 10 repeated throws, we got back together with feedback. Some of the shared results are:
1. As the distance increased, it took a longer time for the ball to reach the partner.
2. As the distance increased, the thrower had to use more force to throw it out.
Coming from such young kids, as 6 years old, it was amazing that they experienced how distance, force and time are related.

In the second set of study, I asked them to throw it to each other at a fixed distance between two partners but this time throwing it (a) high and (b) much higher (about 2 times in case (a)). Once again, I asked them to notice the differences carefully in those 2 cases. This time they had a ball of time, trying to throw it higher and higher with giggles. After about 10 repeated throws, we reassembled to hear the feedback. And to my own surprise, they shot up their hands to speak the following:
1. As the height of the ball increased, the arm of the thrower was more straight up.
2. As the height of the ball increased, it was in the air for a much longer time.
In this study they were more clear, and nodded their heads in agreement, as the other person spoke. Some students did not speak it out themselves, but realized on hearing it out loud.

For me it was a joy, even if all of them did not speak up, at least all of them had started observing like Newton did. To me, once that has been triggered, the inferences from all the equations in high school Physics are already being verified, simply by observing.

As a last exercise, they extended their fun observation coming down and walking up the slides.

For this I thank God, and all the budding Newtons who allowed me to turn on their observing switches.

Looking forward to do the same more often and to many more kids.
***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

My body is a temple of my spirit (poem)

Dear God, Universe, Krishna and Gurus,


Make my blood, circulate God's love.

Make my cells, illuminate God's light.

Make my senses, detect God's presence.

Make my mind, amplify God's thoughts.


Seeking to be constantly centered around God,

Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

The Cleaning Prayer (poem)

O divine spirits of Gurus,


let me be free of thoughts, and full of Light,

let me be free of longings, and full of Ecstasy,

let me be free of fears, and full of Compassion,

let me be free of doer ship, and full of Gratitude.


A spirit seeking to be calm and centered within body,

Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Why did I come here? (poem)

This morning, I woke up at 3 am with a thought, “What am I here for?”, and while still in bed, the answer that surfaced was the following.

***
To trust God,
To love God,
To feel God,
To be God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I am God, manifesting through body. (poem)

I am Radha, being with Krishna.

I am Buddha, loving the murderer.

I am Amma, hugging divine mother.

I am Newton, observing whatever is.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Calmness is, digging through, confusion, with God (poem)

Peace is,
trudging through,
chaos,
with God.

Courage is,
walking through,
fears,
with God.

Respect is,
looking through,
disrespect,
with God.

Giving is,
crying through,
expectations,
with God.

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

When I am fearless, I am God (Chant)

When I am fearless, I am God.
When I am giving, I am God.
When I am sharing, I am God.
I am one with God,
I am being my God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Writing is like Exhaust Fan (poem)

Just as,
most of the times when I cook,
good cross ventilation helps,
take care of all the smoke,
but sometimes,
when the cooking is smelly,
then I need to turn exhaust on,
even if I do not like the noise.

Similarly,
most of the times when I think,
remembering God helps,
take care of fearful anxiety,
but sometimes,
when thoughts are clinging,
then I need to write them off,
even if I do not like the effort.


***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

That stretched out Palm (poem)

Amidst people, he was sitting, far away, from where I was standing.

Just before I left, he called my name, and stretched out, his left palm.

I stepped forward, placed my palm in his, while still smiling, at others.

Then he drew me closer, and I yielded, by lowering down, on knees.

For the next few seconds, I found myself, being, in that soft embrace.

After that, I went around normally, hugging everyone there, goodbye.

Later, it struck me, that on that empty palm, I had received affection.

And for many days, whether I was alone or in crowd, he was with me.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Universe always Arranges (poem)

Seek from the Universe,
and never from people,
for people may refuse,
but Universe will not.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Sky is safer than Tree (poem)

Lay down under the sky,
and never under a tree,
for a branch may fall,
but the sky will not.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God says, “Walk through Fears” (poem)

Seek courage from God,
conquer shaking moments,
by winning over each fright,
for courage is feeling grounded.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God says, “Give like a Spirit.” (poem)

Seek love from God,
pass it to those who seek,
without expecting any returns,
for love is giving for the sake of giving.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Before this...(poem)

I did not notice a lady bug crawling,
I did not notice the little grass dancing,
I did not notice the sunlight penetrating,
I did not notice the green leaves greeting.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God loves the way...(poem)

Breeze caresses the leaves,
Sunlight penetrates the skin,
Butterfly moves in the park,
And, birds sing on the trees.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

In seeking source matters (poem)

Seek love,
only,
from the one,
who is giving.

Seek support,
only,
from the one,
who is caring.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Mother Earth is like Mama (poem)

The moment I touch her,
she tells me precisely,
what's bothering me,
and takes it away.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Wherever I go...(poem)

Wherever I go,
he is looking at me,
he is walking with me,
and, he is smiling at me.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Seeking grounds Truthfulness (poem)

To speak truth, I need to be courageous.
To have courage, I need to be fearless.
To feel fearless, I need to be anchored.
To hook anchor, I need to be seeking.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Love makes me fearless. (poem)

Love makes me give.
Love makes me sing.
Love makes me open.
Love makes me smile.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God, Please cleanse me. (poem)

Let credit go,
so that God,
working through me,
gets acknowledged.

Let fears go,
so that God,
revealing within me,
is manifested.

Let resistances go,
so that God,
trying to clear me,
is trusted.

Let attachments go,
so that God,
holding onto me,
is anchored.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I am Spirit...(poem)

when I don't feel hungry while writing.

when I am full of love after meditating.

when I detach from the result of being.

when I am constantly remembering.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I sense my Krishna (poem)

Whenever, I see a tree,
I hear my Krishna playing flute,
with legs dangling down a branch,
somewhere, sitting on a hidden branch.

Whenever, I see the sky,
I see my Krishna smiling naughtily,
with mouth and hands rubbed in butter,
somewhere, crawling behind white clouds.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I smiled... (poem)

I smiled,
on seeing,
a lean tree,
clasped onto a bamboo.

I smiled,
on imagining,
my slender arms,
clasped around a neck.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Now, I am God (poem)

No more questions,
for anyone,
because,
I am God.

No more complains,
about anyone,
because,
I am God.

No more leaning,
on anyone,
because,
I am God.

No more fears,
from anyone,
because,
I am God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

When Light penetrates, then grossness goes (poem)

When Ecstasy comes, then desires go.

When Calmness surfaces, then questions go.

When Love fills, then frustrations go.

When Spirit detaches, then attachments go.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God is constantly constant (poem)

Circumstances change frequently,

Realizations change in moments,

Relationships change over time,

But, God is constant forever.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Listening to the Softer Voice (poem)

Sometimes, when I am nervous,
I step out of the body to be a spirit,
then I walk forward calling out God,
and I hear myself think aloud, “I am safe.”

Sometimes, when I am longing,
I sense myself about to break down,
then I lie down on the grass to reflect,
and I realize the problem was “expecting”.

Sometimes, when I am childish,
I observe myself like my own mother,
then soon the child realizes the blunder,
and the mother says, “Just don't repeat it.”

Sometimes, when I am being,
I follow whatever my God is saying,
then I feel the contentment that resides,
and I pat myself saying,“Yes, I did it again.”

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Love is for Sharing (poem)

When I seek,
my God,
soothes me,
with sweetness.

When I share,
my God,
fills me,
with gratitude.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Seek as a Spirit, Give as a Body (poem)

To seek,
I need to,
step outside,
my body.

To give,
I need to,
step inside,
my body.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God communicates through People (poem)

When someone threatens,
I feel like crying with despair,
but God prods me not to do so,
instead, He asks me to hear truths.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I am Choosing my Trap (poem)

Those who have fears, share fears.

Those who love money, get entrapped in money.


Those who have faith, share faith.

Those who love GOD, get entrapped in GOD.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Acknowledging God (poem)

Now,

I feel like saying,

on seeing the trees,

on hearing the birds,

on sensing the breeze,

and on breathing deeply,

Thank You God for everything.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Replacing Fears with Light (poem)

O mother Earth, as I lie down on You,
please take away fears, which keep me from speaking truth,
please take away fears, which keep me tied to decaying relationships,
please take away fears, which keep me from surrendering to my spirit in public.

O dear God, as a space gets created,
please fill it up with light, which illuminates a path of truth,
please fill it up with light, which illuminates the clot in a relationship,
please fill it u with light, which illuminates the courage to speak up in public.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Nursing Surrender (poem)

In 2007, my faith got married to my God,

In 2008, the union gave birth to a hugging spirit of Radha,

In 2009, Radha started giving Motherly hugs and observing intently,

Presently, I am enjoying nursing her Surrender and raising her in Nature.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I Trust my Teacher's Plan (poem)

While teaching at the University,
I always gave, some challenging problems,
to tap out, the most, from the dedicated students,
for I knew, they could do better, than an average student.

Now, my God is the teacher,
and He is giving me challenging situations,
to squeeze out, the most, from my devoted spirit,
for, He knows, that I will evolve stronger, than many people.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

What a wonderful place to be in. (poem)

With God,
there are no ifs,
there is,
only clarity.

With God,
there are no fears,
there is,
only security,

With God,
there are no longings,
there is,
only love,

With God,
there are no questions,
there is,
only calmness.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God, Let my Soul Shine (poem)

Dear God,


Bless me that,

my mind opens up, like SKY,

my body turns light, like BREEZE,

my heart becomes clear, like WATER,

and, my spirit begins radiating, like SUN.


Surrendering everything finite at Your feet,

Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Through my hugs, flows mother's love (poem)

Those who need, please ask,
Those who don't, please don't touch.

Those who seek, please receive,
Those who don't, please don't hug.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God is like a Parent (poem)

When my son asks for toys, I can refuse,
But when my son seeks my hug, I can't.

When I seek material things, He can refuse,
But, when I seek His love, He can't.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

What am I here for? (poem)

I am here to be my true Self.
I am here to be in divine Presence.

I am here to worship God.
I am here to share love of God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

With God, everything is Possible (poem)

Be it, overcoming fears,
Be it, the complete calmness,
Be it, conquering attachments,
Be it, being constantly with God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

What is the most important thing in Life? (poem)

For majority, it is money,
For minority, it is control,

For many, it is courage,
For others, it is health,

For most, it is love,
For some, it is joy,

For few, it is peace,
For me, it is God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God asks me 4 questions (poem)

Do you Love me?
Of course I do.

Do you trust me?
The most.

Can you do anything for me?
Yes, I can do anything.

Can you smile when it hurts?
My Lord, now, I will.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

My God tells me, “Never Hate” (poem)

I disliked strawberries,
but today I am eating,
to prevent taking pills,
for the iron deficiency.

I detested confusion,
and I disliked pain,
but I no longer hate,
for they are God's gift.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Let Infinite rule Finite (poem)

Let fears release,
Let faith overwrite.

Let attachments go,
Let reflection show.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Surrender Soothes (poem)

Nothing is constant, other than God.
Nothing is perennial, other than Soul.
Nothing is connecting, other than Breath.
Nothing is soothing, other than Surrender.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Longing to Soar (poem)

Like an egg, I was enclosed within.
Like a caterpillar, I am opening up.
Like a butterfly, I am ready to fly.
Like a bird, I am longing to soar.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

When I was floating like a leaf (poem)

When I missed him, I would rush to the restroom to scream out his name.

When I was with him, I would be gliding in the air about one feet above ground.

When I was alone right after meeting him, I would not even remember my own name.

When I was in a party longing for him, I would sit alone in a secluded corner with his thoughts.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

My car misses the exit, when he is in thoughts. (poem)

My mind begins worrying, when he is missing.

My heart starts smiling, when he is laughing.

My body experiences pull, when he is near.

My soul finds mate, when he is touching.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I am fetus, manifesting Surrender (poem)

I am Amma, mothering Universe.

I am Newton, observing Myself.

I am Radha, worshiping Krishna.

I am Infinite, unfolding Thyself.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

My Krishna loves me (poem)

My Krishna gives me courage.

My Krishna gives me support.

My Krishna feeds me sweet love.

My Krishna feeds me bitter truths.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

My Lord (poem)

My Lord knows what is good for me.
My Lord arranges all that is needed for me.
My Lord loves each and everything about me.
My Lord constantly keeps an eye on all around me.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

I pray my eyes radiate love like the warm Sun (poem)

I pray,
my mind,
opens infinitely,
like the blue sky.


I pray,
my body,
feels light,
like the gentle breeze.

I pray,
my heart,
becomes pure,
like the white clouds.

I pray,
my soul,
sings freely,
like the melodious birds.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Clearing up the Heart Garbage (poem)

On every Thursday morning,

garbage truck drives around,

my block to collect the trash,

from the bins placed outside,

every garage of 500 homes,

but the truck never drives,

into the garage to clean up,

all that accumulated trash.



Similarly, bothering thoughts,

which constantly resurface,

need to be cautiously poured,

completely out of the system,

each and every time they arise,

through writing and sketching,

to keep the heart always clear,

and prevent feeling helpless.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Allow me God (poem)

Allow me,
to acknowledge,
all my feelings,
as Your gift.

Allow me,
to embrace,
all my thoughts,
as Your wish.

Allow me,
to work,
all my acts,
as Your tool.

Allow me,
to receive,
all my interactions,
as Your messages.

Allow me,
to release,
all my tensions,
at Your feet.

Allow me,
to see,
all my life,
as Your Plan.


***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

All I need to do is...(poem)

All I need to think, is God.
All I need to speak, is Thank God.
All I need to see, is in the Light of God.
All I need to feel, is the firm Hold of God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Where is God? (poem)

Connection is, where observation is.
Gratitude is, where openness is.
Calmness is, where focus is.
God is, where seeking is.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Krishna, bus naam hi kafi hai (poem)

The title translates to, “Krishna, thy name is sufficient”.

(This surfaced from memory bank about an advertisement in India about a famous brand name.)

For, this Radha, who is seeking only Krishna's feet to worship.

***

What could be sweeter than Krishna's name?

What could be calmer than Krishna's feet?

What could be soother than Krishna's gaze?

What could be firmer than Krishna's hold?

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Now, Things Have Changed (poem)

Now,
I don't need to,
remember God,
for God is within me.

Now,
I don't need to,
seek,
for Giver is within me.

Now,
I don't need to,
be doubtful,
for Certainty is within me.

Now,
I don't need to,
feel lonely,
for Connection is within me.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Walking Vs Meditation (poem)

When I start walking,

I am shivering,

When I end,

I am sweating.


When I begin meditation,

I am lost,

when I end,

I am found.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Nature help me (poem)

O mother Earth, please drain, all that is not me.

O father Sky, please protect, all that is truly me.


O grandpa Sun, please excavate, what is decaying.

O friendly Breeze, please encourage, what is growing.


***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Death is the only thing Certain (poem)

Death is a promise, which birth made.

Death is a morning, which night awaits.

Death is a truth, which illusions liberate.

Death is a festival, which soul celebrates.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

When I Die I Wish...(poem)

I was at a poetry group and we were reading through the poems of a deceased poetess.
Then came the topic of death.

It led me to think how did I wish to die? And, what surfaced was this poem. For I truly wish the only certain thing in life to be ALL OF THIS. God, are you hearing me?

Also, it is most uncertain in time and space. Therefore,I need to be ready to embrace it any moment keeping all my accounts of thankyou, sorry, I love you or money current, to prevent any regrets at the last minute.

Further, I recollect that after my mother left, for some time, I was very pure in thoughts and the illusions of life became apparent. So in a lot of ways, death and the realzations that come along with it are very awakening and truthful.

Yes, we are sad to miss the love of the person, but like anything else it is a complete package. Along with loss comes truthful lessons.

Have you ever thought about how you wish to leave? If yes, and are open about sharing it, please do so.

***

To be,

smiling,

in the kisses,

of Goodbye.


To be,

drenched,

in the tears,

of Completeness.


To be,

praying,

at the feet,

of Lord Krishna.


To be,

sleeping,

in the lap,

of Divine Mother.


***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Missing is...(poem)

When eyes, search for somebody in the crowd.

When ears, are dying to hear that familiar laughter.

When heart, longs to skip a beat on sensing the gaze.

When lips, makes an excuse to leave early for an urgency.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Ease is...(poem)

Sharing, deepest secrets, in complete trust.

Chatting, while lying on grass, holding hands.

Feeding, each other playfully, while cracking jokes.

Allowing, tears to storm out, acknowledging the truth.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Let Energy Flow (poem)

Everything is energy,
whether,
it is,
love,
money,
respect,
or,
wisdom.

Energy gives strength,
whether,
it is,
love,
money,
respect,
or,
wisdom.

Circulating energy rejuvenates,
whether,
it is,
love,
money,
respect,
or,
wisdom.

Blocked energy constipates,
whether,
it is,
love,
money,
respect,
or,
wisdom.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Acceptance Heals (poem)

I need to let each person be,
whether,
they choose to be loving,
or unkind.

I need to let each thought be,
whether,
it is alluring,
or fearful.

I need to let each vibration be,
whether,
it is enhancing,
or clamping.

Just as, I let blood flow,
whether,
it is in an artery,
or in vein.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God Only Knows What is Good for Me (poem)

Each person,
I meet,
is,
like a spoon,

Each interaction,
I have,
is,
like the food,

In my senses,
I cannot,
refuse,
any offering,

For,
my God,
is feeding me,
through this spoon.



Whether,
my tongue,
enjoys,
its taste,

Or,
my nose,
rejects,
its aroma,

In my senses,
I shall eat,
whatever,
is served,

For,
my God,
is feeding me,
with His blessings.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Seeking with Awareness (poem)

When I experience, a bubble of happiness,
soon after, I experience, a blast of sorrow.

When I am, in that, “Wow” phase of life,
soon after I am, in a “Why me?” phase.

When I am, at the peak of desired successes,
soon after I am, at the dip of detested failures.

Now, I am consciously seeking only calmness,
and now, I am being blessed with constant joy.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Growing Together

Who:
ALL OF US

How:
by opening mind,
by clearing hearts,
by easing the body,
by tuning into the soul,
by connecting with smiles,
by hearing everyday struggles,
by murmuring anxious victories,
by announcing the registered truth,
by sharing heartfelt poem or chants,
by meditating, giving and receiving.

When:
ON TUESDAY MORNINGS (9:30 AM TO 11 AM)
Starting May 5th, 2009

Where:
Club House at Whisman Station
420 Kent Drive, Mountain View, Ca -94043
Park on the street

Directions (in addition to Google Maps)
1. From Central Expy (a T-junction light) turn into Ferguson Dr,
2. Take (immediate first) left turn into Whisman Park Dr
3. Turn right onto Kent Dr (at STOP sign, left is Nicholas Dr.)
4. Follow Kent Dr (it turns like a L),
5. After crossing Georgetown Dr/Town square Dr (STOP sign)
6. Club house is on the right.

What to get:
YOUR SELF

What to pay:
Only ATTENTION
(it is free of charge).


Feeling Inspired,
Gunjan

Inviting Light (poem)

Let fears be released.
Let desires be replaced.
Let space be created.
Let Light be welcomed.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Dearest God, either Stay With Me or Take Me (poem)

When I stood up,
wearing my socks,
on the tall grass,
I immediately,
sensed that,
the toes had gotten wet,
from the,
soaking ground underneath.

Then I removed,
my socks to spread them,
on the tall grass,
and I immediately,
realized that,
now, they suspended,
far from the,
soaking ground underneath.

Then I registered,
that the toes of my socks,
got wet,
not because of the
soaking ground underneath,
but because of the pressure,
exerted by my body,
on the ground.

Then I registered,
that just as my socks,
remain dry,
either inside sneakers,
or without my weight,
I can remain safe,
either by being with God,
or becoming mind free .

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Conscious Seeking (poem)

Whatever, I search for in a park, I find,
Be it a trash bin,
Be it butterflies,
Be it trees, or,
Be it flowers.

Therefore, I must seek, very consciously,
Be it remembrance,
Be it purification,
Be it peace, or,
Be it God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God Only Knows What is This. (poem)

There is something,
within me,
which is,
as Sweet as Love.

There is something,
within me,
which is,
as Vast as the entire Sky.

There is something,
within me,
which is,
as Connected as the Universe.


There is something,
within me,
which is,
as Calm as the bottom of Ocean.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

O My Krishna, call me, Radha (poem)

Now that I feel like the spirit of Radha,
meandering around your Lotus feet,
I am longing to hear you call me,
lovingly, just one time, Radha.

So My Lord Krishna, call me, Radha,
lovingly, just one time, Radha.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Mind, Body, Heart and Soul (poem)

My mind is,
observing,
like,
Newton.

My body is,
hugging,
like,
Amma.

My heart is,
worshiping,
like,
Radha.

My soul is,
being,
like,
Fetus.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God's love is Ummmm... (poem)

God's love smells like,
the fragrance of mud,
on merging,
with the first rain drop.

God's love smiles like,
the twinkle in kids eyes,
on spotting,
the rainbow in the sky.

God's love soothes like,
the nap for an infant,
while nursing,
on the mother's breast.

God's love fulfills like,
the quenching of traveler,
in desert,
who was dying of water.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

What is flowing through my hugs? (poem)

The other day,
at a networking place,
when I was hugging everyone,
someone asked me for a hug,
in a way,
I did not like.

Controlling my anger,
I said, “No”,
and explained,
with a forced smile,
that I cannot hug him his way,
for it hurts my back.

He yielded reluctantly,
and then received the hug,
the way I wanted to give,
but soon after,
I sensed a pain,
asking me to search within.

During reflections emerged,
what was always there,
yet always invisible,
my default pattern,
of choosing politeness,
over speaking truth.

In my next meditation,
I asked patiently,
“So, what is flowing through my hugs?”
and,
I was extremely surprised,
to see, “Only Mother's love”.

Now, I pray to speak aloud with pride,
“Mother's hug for those who need it”,
or,
“You've got wrong number”
with folded hands,
to the rest.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Now, I have chosen Krishna (poem)

Now,
I am choosing to hold Krishna's feet,
instead of, chasing after, my longings,
instead of, blaming others, for my tears,
instead of, feeling guilty, for not doing.

Now,
I am choosing to let Krishna's plan be,
instead of, calling it, my accomplishment,
instead of, claiming warm hugs, as mine,
instead of, bloating up, when complimented.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Converting Energy is better than Dissipating (poem)

When I have a longing,
When I feel like crying,
When I am missing love,
When I am feeling hurt,

It is a smart idea to shift,
all that energy to dig out,
the purest source within,
instead of chasing outside.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

When, I miss love... (poem)

When, I miss love,
I stretch out on the grass,

I request mother earth earnestly,
to take away all that's not truly mine,

I call upon father sky tearfully,
to protect all that is genuinely mine,

I beg lover breeze smilingly,
to kiss both my cheeks affectionately.

I seek grandpa Sun childishly,
to bless my being with encouragement.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

One day, I will get what I am desiring (poem)

All,
I am desiring,
is,
divine love.

All,
I am worshiping,
is,
Krishna's feet.

All,
I am doing,
is,
purifying myself.

All,
I am giving,
is,
mother's love.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)