Everything in life appears simple.. But the one who lives through knows the depth.
Unnecessary fears can even add fuel to it. Insecurity is one. Once you release yourself from these and allow life to happen. You will see wonders... :)
Good Day!

The fear of suffering makes your life a half step. Freedom from the fear of suffering is needed for a full-stride life. ~ Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

http://www.ishafoundation.org/news/columns/Complete-Wellbeing/2011/CompleteWellbeing-01Jan2011.pdf


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=446345875410982&set=a.308416159203955.71909.251782571533981&type=1&theater

http://www.ishafoundation.org/news/columns/Bliss/2011/TheNavhindTimes-13Feb2011.pdf

And yes, that's the Truth. Thank you Sadhguru.

It's too early to pen down about life this year. Went through the peak at every level, be it physical, emotional, divine or any. Be it happiness or sadness. The only difference was, in me knowing how to handle oneself. Though not regular with practices, Isha did help me it's way.. The only mantra in life is/will be 'Live In The Present Moment'. I know it's not easy to come out of the past, be it good or bad, but a constant effort must be made. Here, leaving it is more important than having/controlling it within you. As you control, it bounces back just like hitting the ball. So Whatever You Are, You Are Is Now. Be Pleasant Always.

Sometimes a sort of pain arises within without any reason. I feel like knowing if everything is fine and wish for the same. But, do I know who is this? No. Sai, please help the ones in need. Whether I know or don't know doesn't matter, let peace and happiness prevail with enough strength to overcome the unwanted happenings.

This was one question I always had. Does that mean, I don't have any now? No...
I do have but it's different and with a change... :)

Enjoyed this post of Sadhguru. Do read, if you have any why's...
http://blog.ishafoundation.org/sadhguru-spot/why-the-hell-do-i-exist/

Shirdi Sai says: “Harsh words cannot pierce your body. If anybody speaks ill of you, just continue on unperturbed.”

This is the only song which makes me feel ashamed of not learning Tamil properly. I wish someone gives the translation for such beautiful lyrics soon. "Naane naanillayeee...." is the line which always creates a sort of pleasantness within me... I do understand, but again I don't... Now, I think of how Radha used to feel for Krishna, while listening. :)
How beautiful, isn't it?... Hmm, many thoughts....

Nirvana Shatakam

Mano Buddhya Ahankara Chitta Ninaaham,
Na Cha Shrotra Jihve Na Cha Ghrana Netre,
Na Cha Vyoma Bhoomir Na Tejo Na Vayuh,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 1

Na Cha Prana Sangyo Na Vai Pancha Vayu,
Na Vaa Sapta Dhatur Na Vaa Pancha Koshah,
Na Vak Pani Padam Na Chopastha Payu,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 2

Na Me Dvesha Ragau Na Me Lobha Mohau,
Madho Naiva Me Naiva Maatsarya Bhavah,
Na Dharmo Na Chartho Na Kamo Na Mokshah,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 3

Na Punyam Na Papam Na Saukhyam Na Dukham,
Na Mantro Na Teertham Na Veda Na Yagnah,
Aham Bhojanam Naiva Bhojyam Na Bhokta,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 4

Na Me Mrityu Shanka Na Me Jati Bhedah,
Pita Naiva Me Naiva Mata Na Janmah,
Na Bandhur Na Mitram Gurur Naiva Shishyah,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 5

Aham Nirvikalpo Nirakaara Roopoh,
Vibhuthwascha Sarvatra Sarvendriyanaam,
Na Cha Sangatham Naiva Mukthir Na Meyah,
Chidananda Roopah Shivoham, Shivoham 6

"The longer we dwell on our misfortunes, the greater is their power to harm us"
- Unknown

How true... The more the thought given, the more it bombards. At that moment, diverting our mind to some activity/ making ourselves busy helps. It's tough, but that's how it works. Escapism can be termed by many. But, the one who faces the worst knows the best. And after all, every human's ultimate desire is to have a happy life. We engage ourselves in every outward activity(entertainment, travel, chats, work, ...). We search for joy in our every interest. But, does this truly help? We can feel that void still left, and that too, when the miseries keep coming. We can definitely feel that imbalance within. We'll again start looking for happiness outside and that process repeats. If, we really want true happiness, we must look into ourselves. That's where meditation/yoga comes into picture. I won't say that everything becomes rosy in a day, but I can guarantee that there will be some change within us which will help us move forward in life with a positive note. It will give us that inner strength which we require. This happens when we go to temples / mosques / church. It helps us to come out of our fears. And yes, prayers do help. But this is again another way other than meditation. Ultimately, however, our life will guide us towards the same and that is, we know, it's meditation. If we wish to sit for long hours, yoga helps... All the best!!! Will be wishing everyone to lead a happy and a prosperous life. Peace to All!!!

Punarvasu Nakshatra | Punarvasu Birth Star | Punarvasu Nakshatra Characteristics | Punarvasu Nakshatra Compatibility 

I used to be a strong believer of all these early. Later from few years stopped even thinking about such stuff. Only started believing in creating or processing my thoughts. Now suddenly, out of curiosity, when I stepped into the website above, I was astonished. Mostly, on the negative traits. Yes and I even got a doubt, how instability leads to spirituality? If there is stability, there is a possibility of all the positive traits. Might be, it's a hint for me to work on this... Good for me.. :) Thank you Sirisha for posting this in a community...

"Most difficult moments in life : 
Sometime, life even takes such a turn.. And how true it is. Experiencing it at that moment is worse but later when you look back it makes you strong... And, that's a great feeling. 

She is my mom's grandmom(nanamma). I knew about the state she was in recently. Never knew there was a pic like this. I was in at most shock as no one ever told me about her last stage. However, started knowing about her. 3 years before her demise, she started meditation. And 1 year after my birth, she left her body. My mom misses her even now... She loves her the most than anyone. She even now tells me about the chain her grandmom gave her (as she gave it to me). Lucky Me. For me, it's her memory. It will be safe and will be passed on... :)
 Mom even used to say that her grandmom loved me a lot. And she even wished to see my marriage. Hope, it was not another Balika Vadhu.. ;)  Anyways from the pic, I got some clarity with my life too... There should be someone in the past for you being what you are. I understood. Wherever you are, thanks a lot for everything. This is one pic that attracted me the most than any of yours... :)) I am just enjoying your state. Wish I just be regular in doing whatever I learnt. Thank You and Love You... 

Plus and Plus is a Plus
Plus and Minus is a Minus
Minus and Plus is a Minus
Minus and Minus is a Plus

I don't know how this suddenly struck my mind yesterday morning. And yes, this basic math that I am talking about applies to life and its relationships as well... With positive attitude anything can be achieved. But when you come across some negativity, it will slow down your progress. This happens due to fear, anger, frustration and many other such attributes.. Life takes you for a ride with many more lessons to learn. But once you overcome all your negatives, you are a Success.

Take the same with relationships too... You being positive and when with people with negative thoughts, it creates lot of disagreements, misunderstandings, anger, and what not..... Finally, whatever you were before never matters. You tend to get negative and you start questioning your identity. Such is the influence.. So, be cautious. Most of our lives get stuck here losing peace of mind. And, this is where we must know how to come out. Every problem has a solution. Listen to your heart and take a step ahead. Nothing to worry even if you get negative at some point as that finally becomes a Plus... 

      Past 10 days, before her demise, I was reading Bhagavad Gita. Never knew the reason behind. I wished to read it many times, but never gave myself into it. Me, a person who always wished my end before anyone's and who is very attached to all, started realizing many things.
1. Love must be there, not possessiveness.
3. Let us free the Soul. Our binding will block it's progress. Let it be at Peace.     


Whenever I visit her, she always used to hold my hand with love. This time, it was me who was craving to hold her and feel her. I was in control most of the time but still tears fell... It's okay... Thanks to the Lord for helping me. I knew He was trying to teach me something. When the time came, to hold her, some fear popped up. I told the same to Mom. She said, "Why fear?" She held her and seeing her I too held her hand. I felt her. That moment I was very happy. Then, I bowed to Her and felt better. Though it was the body; when I saw her face, I felt she was very peaceful. At the same time, felt that she was longing to see everyone. I wish her Soul to be at Peace... When coming to happiness before her death; yes, she was happy. Mom was there with her and that's the reason. However, her death was unexpected but this was the best solution for her next best life. May Your Soul Rest In Peace, Ammamma. Love You... 

Sometimes, a sudden contraction happens in this mind when I think about my progress in life and on what I am. It's about me trying to know myself.


Before Isha :

Shirdi Sai happened to me as a friend. I never knew the value of Him as He happened to me just like that. I enjoyed life but I was with many doubts related to God and Life. He, being an amazing Guru guided me(and is) in every walk of life. I thought that education, career, marriage and everything in life is separate from spirituality. I created a wall. I divided the worlds saying materialistic vs spiritual. But all these gel well together is what I realized late. I was not conscious enough in knowing this at that moment. I used to create many things unknowingly and never knew that thought has it's power. Even at the worst times, He was my only strength. He was the only one who made me know who Radhe Krishna was. Tears flooded when with Him. Amazing experience. When am nutty at times(out of track), He pulls me saying you saw me through your dream and that is reality.


After Isha :

Thanks to Sai for showing me my another dream. Life changed altogether with many notes to put on. Isha actually helped me in breaking my barriers. After the downs at all levels(physical, emotional, mental, energy), I consciously knew how to enjoy life and what peace means. My doubts related to Lord Shiva and many things about life got cleared. Actually Bhakthi enhanced. It's like you giving yourself away in everything you do. And Guru Puja was the one which made me feel that SAI picked me and not me selecting Him as a friend. How stupid? He cracked this nut. Thanks SAI. You are Sadhguru and you are everything. Doing Guru Puja is the only means in which I can offer myself completely to you. Thank You.

1. Do Birthdays/Anniversaries symbolize the completion of the years? No...

Birthday - It says, be like the new born, with that cute little innocence, enjoying life as it is.. That freshness in life, is what matters...
Anniversary - Says enjoy every year like the way you enjoyed the beginning... It adds value to the relationship... It doesn't mean exchanging gifts or any. It only means having memorable moments or time for each other...

We can make it happen every day if we wish to...
Only then Life can become Complete... :)

2. Some make you feel precious, some make you feel the best and some make you feel worthless. Do we need to depend on what other's think of us?
To some extent it's okay to know about yourself... But most of the time, we must trust our instincts and move accordingly by being what we are and doing what we have to... Be unbiased, learn, correct yourself(if required) and move forward.
Happiness automatically accompanies... :)

3. Interests with assistance blossoms and with interference creates a mess.

4. Do you know? We all have a third eye. An inner eye of wisdom and knowledge. It's related to Self-Realization.

5. Looking for solutions outside to a problem might always not work. But for sure, when you start looking within, it 100% works...

6. The one who praises you might hurt you and the one who hurts you might praise you. Never have any impressions. Treat everyone the same way.
It's tough but that's how we should be.

7. Attachment, at times, leads to disturbance in mind and sorrow.
At the same time, being detached too never helps. 
A sort of balance must strike between both in such a way that you become the joy forever.

Loved the photography, locations, music and dance... A cool melodious song. :)

Manasuni kothi tho polusthaamu. Adi kuduruleni thanaaniki chihnam. Mari Hanumanthudu? Aayana ghanatha emani varninchagalam. Atuvanti manasune oka daarilo petti entho saadhinchina theeru amogham. Aa kuduru, aa bhakthi aayannundi nerchukovaali.

Oka disagaa jeevithaanni ankithabhavamtho daarilo pettaali. Anduku, dhyanam thappakundaa sahakaristhundi.

Idi aa Hanumanthuni deggara chusi nerchukovalasina vishayam. O Hanumaa, aathmabalam, sankalpabalam entha goppado chupinchavayya. Dhanyavadalu!

Mainly about,
1. Your way of being content and people's acceptance (about you in their way like taking you for granted, misunderstandings, ...) and
2. How I started thinking about death from childhood (touch wood, everyone are safe.. but thoughts are thoughts, no idea on how they have started). I used to wonder where do people go after they die. So, many questions... But acceptance on this area has only come in my life after Isha.. (am better now).

Both the mentioned topics above are so interlinked. Need to write about the same to understand life in a better way...

Andariki,
SRI NANDANA NAMA SAMVATSARA SUBHAKANKSHALU!!!
(Telugu New Year Ugadi Greetings in advance... :) - it's on 23rd March)

I don't know what makes me wait, but from past 5 years I was looking forward for this year to start. Might be it's the year name that attracted me the most with which I have associated many things in my life to happen.....
My previous post on Ugadi says everything(with the list of years).
Here is the link: http://kalpana01.blogspot.in/2007/03/happy-ugaadi.html

NANDANA means 'intense joy or delight'. I wish the same to everyone in their life.
If you are interested in knowing more, click on the article below.
http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/religion/article3024497.ece

HAPPY UGADI!! (once again :))
Good Luck!!!

It means 'the crazy me'. Yes, you heard it right... :)
Few days back, I scrolled my blog to view some older posts.
Flair for Languages
And, this was one that made me laugh and helped me look back..
The words,
'I now feel Spanish is easier than French.'
'love the pronunciation since it's different'
caught my attention. Those were my innate feelings. 6 years down the line, now I am learning Spanish. I even asked recently which language is easier to learn, when I already knew this from deep within. Now, the lesson learnt is to give complete attention to my'self' and just do what I want without wasting time... :)

The lines which caught my attention when in Dharmapuri Temple are in these pics. I believe. And the energy within the Dhyana Mandir is amazing. Will definitely visit again... :)