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