Believe me, Magic does Happen (poem)

I was longing to be around the visiting Amma, it was Sunday, and I had already been around her at Homa (sacred fire) service, the previous day.

But, my heart was longing to hear something, what, I did not know. All I knew, was that with family around me it was difficult to step out, without disappointing or frustrating some family members, something I did not wish to do.

To my surprise, just in the time when her discourse had to begin (at the nearby temple), everyone in my family went for a nap.

Following the force within, I stepped out to hear those golden words,
“ Whatever we think about, we get more of that. If I think of problems, I get more of that and if I think of God, I get more of God's thoughts.... and to a devotee, nothing can touch, no harm can come....”

Even though I had read and heard these words many times before, but in that moment they had a deep impact, as if that is what needed by soul to rejuvenate

During the discourse, I was standing facing her from far away, receiving her energy and words. When I returned home after 1.5 hours, to my amazement, my family was just waking up from nap.

In that moment, I felt as if, the entire Universe had come around together to help me, much like what had happened at the time of Krishna's birth when all the watchmen in the prison slept, the locks opened and the level of river Yamaha lowered down so that, Krishna's father, Vasudeva, could save him from getting killed by his uncle.

Magic does happen, trust me, I am experiencing it, when Universe feels it is necessary, it steps forward to help.

***

When, my soul was longing to hear Amma speak,
When, my mind felt trapped in mundane commitments,
Then, magic happened, like what happened at Krishna's birth,
Then, everyone slept for the time I was away to listen golden words.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Whenever, Radha calls, Krishna has to come (poem)

Wherever, there is a Radha, seeking only pure love,
Wherever, there is a Krishna, longing to be the greatest lover,
Whenever, they are ready in space and time, Universe brings them together,
Whenever, they are ready to become one, Divine spirits leave everything aside to bless.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Am I with my Companion? (poem)

Do I enjoy listening him?

Does he enjoy listening me?


Do I respect his values?

Does he respect my values?


Do I support him in all circumstances?

Does he support me in all circumstances?


Do I feel happy or sad in his happiness or sorrow?

Does he feel happy or sad in my happiness or sorrow?

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Universe and Divine Spirits, Help me (poem)

O Universe and Divine Spirits,

Please arrange it for me, so that,

I can hold onto my truths,
I can hold onto my devotion,
I can keep on believing in my faith,
I can keep on worshiping Krishna's feet.

Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Krishna, I am Yours (poem)

Let there be no thought, which can take my mind from You.

Let there be no people, which can turn my heart away from Devotion.


Let there be no circumstances, which can waver my hands off Your feet.

Let there be no power in the Universe, which can separate my soul from Yours.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Krishna, I need Your feet (poem)

Dear Krishna,

Worshiping Your feet,

let me observe, like Spirit,

let me be kind, like Amma,

let me be calm, like Stillness,

and, let me embrace, all in Faith.

Gunjan

Ego Blocks (poem)

The ego is like a rock, it does not let heart flow.

The ego is like a sound proof box, it cannot hear soul scream.


The ego is like a dictator, who does not allow body to express itself.

The ego is like an atheist, who is unaware of the peace in surrendering to God.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Love Remembers its Promise (poem)

Love seeks spirit.
Love connects souls.

Love gives space.
Love listens lovingly.

Love heals wounds.
Love caresses gently.

Love respects values.
Love accepts completely.

Love overlooks faults.
Love always supports.

Love overcomes mind.
Love transcends barriers.

Love unfolds destiny.
Love worships endlessly.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

That dark-still-silent Space (poem)

I wish to stay in that,
dark-still-silent space,

where, peace smiles,
where, nothing bothers,


where, no questions arise,
where, all answers reside,


where, contentment breathes,
where, Universe seems connected.


***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Seeking Love from Within (poem)

Whenever,
I place a cup of water,
anywhere, other than,
the center of microwave;
the water warms up,
but the cup stops,
at a point,
farthest to reach.

Whenever,
I place center of love,
anywhere, other than,
outside of my own self;
I do feel warm love,
but sooner or later,
I reach a point,
of sheer frustration.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Healthy vs. Digestible (poem)

Wheat bread, might be the healthiest,

but, if my body accepts white bread,

and keeps on rejecting the wheat one,

what use is trying to eat wheat bread?



Similarly, I am surrounded by people,

who might be close, but do not support,

understand or nurture my true being,

and I wonder, why am I around them?



***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

My Krishna is Sweet (poem)

My dear Krishna,

Your smile is sweet,
Your gaze is sweet.

Your touch is sweet,
Your hug is sweet.

Your words are sweet,
Your ways are sweet.

But to me, most of all,
Your feet are sweetest.

Saluting Your Feet,
Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Ego Mess (poem)

Toasted bread,
crumbs,
fresh bread,
does not.

Bloated self,
reacts,
God self,
does not.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Real Love (poem)

Real love does not block, it flows.
Real love does not control, it supports.

Real love does not want, it gives.
Real love does not demand, it arranges.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Meditation gives me...(poem)

what chocolates gives to my 5 year old son,
what on line chat gives to my 10 year old daughter,

what watching TV gives to my husband,
what updating face book profile gives to my friends.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Nothing, really Matters (poem)

In thoughts, it is observation, that matters.
In circumstances, it is the calmness, that matters.

In interactions, it is giving love, that matters.
In praying, it is the uninhibited crying, that matters.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Seeking Completeness (poem)

Oh, Universe and Divine spirits,

I seek your help,
to be always,
at Krishna's,
Lotus feet.

I seek your help,
so I can give,
all I have,
to Lord.

Please make it happen.

With folded hands,
Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

With God there are no Ifs. (poem)

With God there are no doubts.
With God there are only clarity.

With God there are no conditions.
With God there are only possibilities.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Is this Surrender? (poem)

Let all Circumstances be,
Let my Acceptance be,
Let my Watching be,
Let God's will be.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Nature cuts off Uneasiness (poem)

I was lying under the infinite sky,
on top of extended grassy ground,
breathing in the spread out breeze,
listening to the endless chirping.

In that moment, I was lying cutoff,
from the constant chaos in my mind,
from the continuous responsibilities,
and from the never ending questions.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Giving is a gift which keeps Giving (poem)

The anonymous birds in the trees, chirping away my blues, is asking me to keep chanting.

The gentle caress of the breeze, stopping by to kiss my cheeks, is asking me to keep caring.

The warm Sun in the blue sky, soothing my whole being, is asking me to keep on smiling.

The firm ground in the green park, cleaning away my stresses, is asking me to keep giving.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God is Calmness (poem)

Calm Pond,
leads to increased visibility.

Calm Mind,
leads to increased clarity.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Complete me Krishna (poem)

Dear Krishna,

allow me to digest the food or inhale the breath,

so that I can become an observer of all thoughts,
so that I can generate compassion for everyone,
so that I can be calm in each and every moment,
so that I can feel that holy wholeness from within.


Offering my mind, body, heart and soul to You,

Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Let all things be, Let my faith be (poem)

Dear Krishna,

Let all thoughts be,

Let all people be,

Let all conditions be,

Let my Faith be.

At Your Lotus Feet,

Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Upset Belly Speaks Volumes (poem)

Once, I know that my body, is rejecting, a vegetable from my garden,
then, I need to, immediately stop eating that vegetable,
allow my body, to perform its own cleansing,
and then, search for digestable options.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Speaking up is better than Resisting (poem)

Chulakaran, is a hair shaving ceremony,
done for all kids, between age 1 and 3,
in my home state, but, only for boys in
part of India, where my husband grew up.

So, it was not performed for my daughter,
but my father-in-law wanted it to be done,
for my son, which to me, felt like unfair,
and I made sure that it did not take place.

Recently, my father-in-law was expressing,
his joy on attending someone's ceremony,
I felt bad that I had deprived him of joy,
and wished that I had voiced what I wanted.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

How can being my God-self hurt people? (poem)

I addressed this question in meditation,
on realizing that when I allow myself,
to be led by a spirit force, sometimes
it unintentionally hurts some people.

I heard that whenever I am just being,
even if I am defying my mind or rules,
I can not hurt anyone who is connected,
for they can see my intentions behind it.

Further, I heard that those who get hurt,
are either being blocking by their mind,
or are feeling guilty about their actions,
or not mature to see what's happening.

Each time I yield to that precious force,
I feel, as if I have overcome a big block,
sitting in between me and my God, and
realize that its happening for my growth.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Decoding my Body Language (poem)

When, I am not speaking my heart, my upper back hurts.
When, I am feeling attached, my back pain spreads down.

When, I am releasing everything, my bowel movement is perfect.
When, I am holding thoughts, my bowel movement is constipated.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Mind, Spirit, Body and Heart are a Team (poem)

Let my mind focus on God.
Let my Spirit show the path.

Let my body speak its language.
Let my heart listen to its signals.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

At my Krishna's Feet... (poem)

I find the stillness in meditation.
I find the contentment, after meeting Amma.
I find the gap in between, the inhale and an exhale.
I find the joy, a new bride finds, in touching her husband.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Surrendering is a Blessing (poem)

When I surrendered to ego, I experienced extreme peace.
When I surrendered to desires, I experienced the contentment.


When I surrendered to the force, I experienced the emptiness.
When I surrendered to Amma, I experienced the completeness.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Let it Continue (poem)

Let my learning continue,
let my growing continue,
let my purifying continue,
let my anchoring continue.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Let the God Speak (poem)

Let the closed window open,
let the dust particles scatter,
let the fresh breeze rush in,
let the sun light penetrate.

Let the tears roll,
let the faith hold,
let the layers peel.
let the God speak.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Eventually, Soul Always Wins Over Mind (poem)

At age 16,
I was angry with a classmate,
for he had spoken his heart out,
when it was an inappropriate age,
as per my mind's programming;
and therefore, I was sleepless and
blocked, each day those for 2 yrs..

At age 23,
I was heartbroken by a senior,
after I had spoken out my heart,
when it was an inappropriate stage,
as per his mind's programming;
and I cried endlessly everywhere,
for 2 years, desiring him each day.

At age 39,
when my heart chakra opened,
I searched for my school mate,
apologized for my unjust ways,
acknowledged my own feelings,
respected his loving sentiments;
and experienced the peace within.

At age 39,
when I was listening to my soul,
I contacted my college senior,
to thank him for the love I felt,
and the growth I had undergone,
back then; but to my own surprise,
I received his soul's delayed love.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Krishna, Save me (poem)

I pleaded to my Krishna, when I was hurt and confused for few hours. I called HIM by different names,
charioteer, as in confused Arjuna's charioteer, Manmohan, as in handsome divine lover, Murlidhar, as in flute playing cowherd, and chakradhari, as in disc holding lord for protection. And by the end of the writing,this in the notebook, I felt rescued.

***

O Charioteer, reveal your light, for my mind's clarity.

O Manmohan, show your smile, for my heart's healing.


O Murlidhar, play your flute, for my soul's uplifting.

O Chakradhari, lift your disc, for my body's protection.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

When two souls meet again...(poem)

They know, that they have met before,

they know, that there is a strong connection,

they know, that apparent differences don't matter,

they know, that all that matters, is how they feel together.


They know, that they really need one another,

they know, that they can't hide it from each other,

they know, that they had been waiting, for the other,

they know, that they can give each other, what nobody else can.


They know, that they need to come together,

they know, that they have a mind, which is blocking,

they know, that they have people, which are hindering,

they know, that they, can't be together, without breaking hearts.



They know, that they have a soul connection,

they know, that they were born, to meet each other,

they know, that they are incomplete, without each other,

they know, that they are both praying, “May God's will happen”.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Energy Transfers (poem)

I am constantly exchanging energy with another,
either, by releasing stresses, on the green grass patch,
or, by feeling clamped, after talking to an uptight person,
or, sometimes, by opening up, in a heart to heart conversation.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Path to Contentment (poem)

Faith leads to seeking love,
love, in turn, leads to devotion,
then, devotion leads to surrender,
which, leads to absolute contentment.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is truth)

Thank you God, for giving me... (poem)

All kinds of thoughts, for they help me in, getting to know myself.

All types of pains, for they help me in, sensing the invisible pointers.


All variety of people, for they help me in, learning interactive skills.

All sorts of circumstances, for they help me in, discovering the truths.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Giving for the sake of Giving (poem)

Whenever,
I seek,
from,
outside,


then,
I start,
expecting,
from outside,


then,
I get,
hurt and,
disappointed,


then,
I dig,
for ways,
to come out,


then,
I search,
the cause,
underneath,


then,
I hear,
GIVE,
WITHOUT SEEKING.


***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

What would you choose, Faith or Logic? (poem)

When I like a person, it is the vibration, he is sending, that I like.

When I dislike the same person, it is only the vibration, he is sending, that I dislike.


So, is it only about the vibration, that the person, is sending towards me?

Not always; but mostly yes, in addition to how openly I am receiving, what is being sent.


In other words, is it just up to me to receive what I like and reject what I don't?

Yes, I may choose to accept it, reject it or even mask it, right after sensing the initial vibration.


But, by rejecting or masking, am I not rejecting the lesson enclosed, within the vibration?

Well, Yes; so either chose to embrace all lessons in complete faith or save your own skin by shutting.


***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

May God's will Happen (poem)

Let my being be.

Let my thoughts be.



Let my breath be.

Let my connection be.



Let my faith be.

Let my devotion be.



Let my trust be.

Let my surrender be.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Being with my Krishna (poem)


When I think of my Krishna,
immediately, I get into deep meditation.


When I touch my Krishna,
immediately, I feel like a complete circuit.


When I sit at my Krishna's feet,
immediately, I experience absolute contentment.


When I embrace my Krishna in arms,
immediately, I sense I am hugging the whole world.


***

Aum Tat Sat (God is truth)

Love is Breath (poem)

To me,

Love is blind,
for I,
can not see,
any longer,


Love is a force,
for I,
can not resist it,
at all,


Love is sacred,
for I,
can not stop,
worshiping,


Love is breath,
for I,
can not live,
without it.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Love Completes (poem)

Let love touch,
Let love complete.


Let hearts open,
Let minds unblock.


Let energy flow,
Let energy exchange.


Let ease spread,
Let surrender happen.


***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Krishna, I Need Your Help (poem)

Dear Krishna,

Please take me away,
from those people,
who block me,
from You.

Please take me closer,
to those people,
who bring me,
near You.

Please take me away,
from those people,
who are closed,
to Your love.

Please take me closer,
to those people,
who are open,
to Your love.

Seeking Only Your Feet,
Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Loving with God, makes it Pure (poem)

Love is a motivator, not a distraction.

Love is a freeway, not speed hump.

Love is strength, not weakness.

Love is sacred, not lust.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Laws of Reflection (poem)

When, my mind is at peace,
then, my body is in harmony.

When, my soul is full of love,
then, my heart is full of empathy.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is truth)

Shrine Within (poem)

My body is a temple, with mind as its guard.
When my mind allows, then my body senses.


My soul is the God, with heart as its priest.
When my soul smiles, then my heart yields.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God, in Your Presence... (poem)

Let me watch, each moment unfold.

Let me embrace, all thoughts with faith.

Let me accept, all pain as a divine pointer.

Let me welcome, all people with compassion.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God, Protect me (poem)

Dear Krishna,

Let all thoughts be, but, let none alert me.

Let all people be, but, let no one bother me.

Let all situations be, but, let nothing perturb me.

Let all distractions be, but, let not any hook me.

Seeking only You,

Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Now, I feel Complete (poem)

Peace is, what I experience with Amma,
Love is, what I experience with Krishna,
Harmony is, what I experience with Yogananda.
Being with them, within, makes me feel complete.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Inspiring Nature (poem)

Birds humbly sing, without boasting.
Sun gives sunshine, without expecting.
Breeze caresses gently, without preaching.
Flowers smile joyfully, without complaining.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

If this is the only Moment, I have... (poem)

Why can't I, love all beings, in this moment?
Why can't I, love all situations, in this moment?


Why can't I, wear my best clothes, in this moment?
Why can't I, wear my best smile, in this moment?


Why can't I, let my feelings be, in this moment?
Why can't I, let my thoughts be, in this moment?


Why can't I, give up my attachments, in this moment?
Why can't I, give up my expectations, in this moment?


***

Aum Tat Sat (God is truth)

Creating a Rainbow (poem)

My 5 year old son, was making rainbows,
out of the soap bubbles in the bathroom,
for he, wanted to visualize one, just then,
and the Sun, was not creating it for him.

My 5 year old son, demonstrated creation,
so that, whenever I am wishing to be joyful,
and am not able to find it in surroundings,
I can simply generate it, even if its all fake.

***
Aum Tat Sat

Silence is Golden (poem)

Sometimes, somethings happen,
and they feel, as if it is, a repeat,
but in reality, it has never ever,
in fact, it was a dream, come true.

Sometimes, while talking to friends,
thoughts open, and take me where,
I wished to be, with that old friend,
but, I land up later, with a new one.

Sometimes, some people bother me,
by totally contradicting my sensing,
in a special moment of togetherness,
but, confusion leaves, when I tune in.

Sometimes, its good to let thoughts be,
as they erupt, for blocking aggravates,
and other times, its better to probe in,
but, in either case, its best to be silent.
***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

God is Stillness (poem)

During this morning meditation, I started off with a question, but soon realized that, there is no need to seek an answer when I enjoyed the dark stillness.

Darkness symbolized the uncertainties, I am presently dealing; and stillness, the joy of being with God.

When I sensed God, I was all smiles and then nothing else mattered, the darkness or the endless questions. Just being in that calmness mattered most.

***

Let each moment be.
Let all uncertainties be.

Let faith rule.
Let ifs vanish.

Let calmness prevail.
Let questions escape.

Let smiles shine.
Let doubts drop.

Let stillness spread.
Let helplessness go.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Erasing all that Bothers, by Writing (poem)

Just as,
a common man,
appreciates and enjoys,
the electricity, ovens, cars and computers,
the applications of electrons, without understanding it.

Now, I wish to share,
with all people I meet, a gift,
which they would appreciate and enjoy,
peace, calmness, love, laughter and relaxation,
by products of seeking within, without knowing God.

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

My Petition - 2.0

Just like Microsoft Windows, which puts forth updated and improved applications in each successive version, I feel my petition, to my Krishna, needs to be improved, made more explicit and therefore updated (since the first one in January, 2009), as I grow.

So I share, “My Petition - 2.0” in March, 2009.

To read, through the first version, “ My petition”, which was released in January, 2009, please click at
http://surrenderlistenandgive.blogspot.com/2009/01/in-complete-surrender-petition.html

***


Dear Krishna,

Please lead,

my mind,
to observe,
only in Your Light,
all that is happening,

my heart,
to seek,
only Your feet,
for the content surrender,

my spirit,
to rise,
only towards You,
with liberating expansiveness,

and,

my body,
to share,
only Your compassion,
in each interaction, mental or in person.

Needing Only You,
Gunjan

***
Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)

Leaning Tower of Pisa (poem)

Leaning Tower of Pisa (poem)

I was talking to kids, about center of mass,
with an example, of a leaning tower in Italy.

The secret behind, its stability, despite leaning,
is that, its center of mass, falls within the base.

The next day, it flashed, that for me to be calm,
only, the center of all thoughts, need to be GOD.

I realized, that it's OK, to lean on relationships,
as long as, my focus, is on the SOURCE within.

***

Aum Tat Sat (God is Truth)