There was a time when we used watches to determine when to meet someone. Maybe also use them to fix up some group events and so on. That was about it. But how did we get from being the ones, setting up a time- to being enslaved by time! 

If we look around, most of us seem to be running- mostly at break neck speed. Running where? Running why? Sadly people don’t take the time to even stop and answer themselves, because they are worried they will be late for some event or miss out on the next "happening" thing.

​Slowly our life is totally governed by our watches. Part of being a “mover and a shaker” is supposed to be how busy our life is and how many activities and events we have going on?

What I am covering here is not about should you do/not many activities in a day. It is about truly “living your life” not just spending each day doing activities.

Even though life is a series of actions and activities, there are many other important dimensions to life and reducing our daily existence to merely work and tasks, reduces us to become slaves of time! 

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Some days you want to rise promptly and shine whereas other days you just want to curl back up and shut off this world! Embrace both... as all these feelings make the "authentic you"...

Even though we have been on our spiritual path for a long time, there are still so many aspects which we need to bring together so that we can merge them in our wholeness!

Here is a thought for you to mull over and implement as part of your spiritual quest.  No part of you is "unsacred"- surely, there could be aspects which may not be beneficial or cause harm to you or others such as addictions or even laziness, but ultimately you need to address these shadow sides of your own self, bring them to light and make them whole.

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Previously we have looked at what the word Namah really means. Now, let’s look at Namaste. This is a very famous greeting that we commonly hear now-a-days in the new age crowd! So, what does Namaste really mean?

Namaste is made up of two root words: Nama and Asti. “Nama” means salutation or greetings and “asti” means our very essence. It also means the bones and our body’s skeletal structure, since it forms the very basis, the very essence of our bodies.

​So, then what does the word Namaste really mean and why do we greet another person with this particular word of greeting (instead of Pranaam- which is another word for greeting or salutation). Also, typically when we greet Namaste, we join our hands and bow our heads slightly in front of the other person. Are these mere traditions or is there some concrete meaning behind all this??

Vedic Culture being the scientific culture that it has been, there is reason and meaning behind each word and action.

​Then of course over time many of those actions became traditions and then over the very long history which has had cultural influences and onslaughts from moguls and the British, some of these traditions have either been superstitiously distorted or people have forgotten their real meaning and so many a times they seem like empty repetitions of dogmatic actions.

But it is good that India is now experiencing its own cultural renaissance and is working towards renewing and reviving its true and authentic culture and incorporating it with innovative technology and modernization. 

So anyways, coming back to Namaste. When we greet someone with the word namaste then we are acknowledging the divinity within them. It could be anyone- a friend, a foe, a stranger- but the very fact that they are alive; they have that divine essence within them- the Brahman or Paramatma which is the supreme consciousness. So, basically by greeting them Namaste we are acknowledging and paying respect to that divine essence within them. 

Then the next question comes up, why do we join hands in greeting and bend our head (bow slightly) when we say namaste?

Each of the fingers in our palms signify a certain element. Our bodies and for that matter everything in creation is made up of these five elements or tattvas as it is called in Sanskrit. I will do another video to explain that in detail- but coming back to why we join hands in greeting is that we bring all these five elements within us together.

These five elements are Fire, Air, Water, Earth and Ether called Agni, Vayu, Varun, Prithvi and Akash respectively. So, by joining our fingers we symbolically bring together all our own core building blocks- and why we do that? The key is held in the fact we bow our head slightly in front of the other person.

As we all know energy flows from high to low. Also, it is innate within us that when someone approaches us with humility it tends to instigate our own kindness and humility and we tend to be “kinder or nicer” than we would have been otherwise.

​So, when we bow to the other person, we are opening ourselves to receiving all the energy goodness from this other person and at the same time, if they do not feel those nicer emotions towards us, we are somewhere silently initiating their innate behaviors by approaching them with love, our own essence and humility.

So next time you say Namaste to someone don’t simply say it as another new age greeting word, but say it with this understanding that you are not only greeting the divinity within them, but you are approaching them with your own core essence and that you are bringing your own building blocks together and are approaching that individual or group of people with love and humility so that your interaction can be the highest that could possibly be in that scenario.

Doing this is powerful. If you consciously observe your interactions, you will notice that the ones where you initiated the discussions with Namaste went very differently, very positively than when you simply greeted them and proceeded with your conversation. 

It is true that in professional or business situations it is not possible to steer away from the norm of Hand-Shake. But then joining hands in fact allows for an even better flow of energy between individuals, so it makes it even more important, that you approach with your highest, most conscious and best intent. 

So, next time you shake hands with someone or even greet them verbally, do it while mentally greeting them Namaste- acknowledging the divinity within them- approaching them by brining your highest self and bending your head slightly in greeting, so as to be open to the energy flow between you.

There was a time when we used watches to determine when to meet someone. Maybe also use them to fix up some group events and so on. That was about it. But how did we get from being the ones, setting up a time- to being enslaved by time! 

If we look around, most of us seem to be running- mostly at break neck speed. Running where? Running why? Sadly people don’t take the time to even stop and answer themselves, because they are worried they will be late for some event or miss out on the next "happening" thing.

​Slowly our life is totally governed by our watches. Part of being a “mover and a shaker” is supposed to be how busy our life is and how many activities and events we have going on?

I know many people who have missed doing the things they love dearly or even hanging out with friends they deeply care about because, they are always “busy” and just don’t seem to have any time. “I wish I had the time” is such a common phrase now-a-days and time management books abound in the stores. After all we are all given 24 hours in a day and it is essential that we learn to properly manage this time and properly maximize the activities we do each day.

What I am covering here is not about should you do/not many activities in a day. It is about truly “living your life” not just spending each day doing activities. Even though life is a series of actions and activities, there are many other important dimensions to life and reducing our daily existence to merely work and tasks, reduces us to become slaves of time! 

Quantum science tells us that time is relative. It can expand or contract. Probably the more obvious examples are when we are happy, a day seems like a few minutes and when we are sad or upset then a few minutes seem like a lifetime. 

What we need in our lives is not only to manage time, but also to step out of Time. We need to reset our very perception of time so that we do not view it as a measure of our existence- but as something that allows us the ability to do something. After all we do things- in time.

​So time along with space is a dimension of our being-ness, and not just something we look at on our watches and clocks! 

Our modern lives have made us slaves to time and we exist as time-bound individuals constantly worried about doing activities and meeting timelines, but many a times we are not even really present doing those very activities we are eagerly seeking. We are already thinking of the next thing, even before we complete our current undertaking. 

When we step out of this time-bound consciousness, we get to experience timeless-ness. A boundless creation and a bound-less dimension of existence. Then when we re-approach our daily activities from this space (time and space have a co-relation in linear existence similar to electricity and magnetism- one cannot really exist without the other), we find that we actually get more done.

Our lives will then start to exhibit a type of boundless-beauty which can only come about after experiencing a higher dimension and we start to feel more at peace and at ease not just within our own selves and the myriad commitments we have in our life, but also with life itself.

Set aside some time each day to do an activity you absolutely enjoy, even if it is hanging out with a friend or reading a book; where you will not be watching the clock! Do the activity to your heart’s content and naturally stop it as you feel nudged from inside. 

Truly start living life to the fullest with all its dimensions and not just a day at a time filled with activities and events. Open up to life… open up to a world of possibilities…

​History can not only teach us about the past, but also enliven our living experience in the present.  We have all heard about how “history repeats itself” and that the best way to find a way out of our current difficulties is to understand and learn from our past. 

We may think that our ‘current’ is very different from all these people who lived before us! People from the past who rode on horses does not seem relatable when we are worried about making our monthly car-payments!! 

​We may wonder- how can history teach us about the pressures of living up to the whim of our social circle- in the increasing presence of social media, when there was no Twitter, Facebook or fast communications in ancient times!

BUT they had their own situations and scenarios- taking on debt and/or living beyond one’s means, trying to live up to the social norms (true or dogmatic) is not new or limited to our times. 

History has a way to teach us- not just about what has happened in the past but also how it can help us to resolve our problems and issues in the present. What is needed of us, is an ability to look beyond the external dissimilarities and to find to the underlying common thread of human life- this has and will continue to stay the same…
 
Even though it is great to immerse oneself in such history places. It is not always convenient or possible for people- particularly in today’s times- where travel itself has its own challenges!!

Here is a way that you can still benefit from this idea- visit a historic part of your town/city. Every city, every town, every village has its own historic district- how the early settlers got there. How the place developed over the years and how it has transformed itself over time- all these things will help you to immerse not just in your local history, but also help you to feel an essential part of the current community. 

And if nothing else- visit the local museum and get a feel for the past. Look at the various artifacts and get to know the chronicle of events in that area- try this out!! 

Many a times, when we know the history and truly understand the morphosis, transformation of that region over the years- it helps one to feel a deeper connection with all those who have lived there in the past and also a deep connection with all the residents who are now that community.

You will be amazed at the profound way in which you will start to re-see your own local region- ‘as if with a set of new pair of eyes’!!

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No matter, how bad or distressing we may feel our situation Is- we need to take comfort in the knowledge that ultimately this material creation is limited in what it can provide us. 
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It is true that we need to feel certain level of physical comfort to pursue spiritual aspirations, but we need to always remember that ultimate joy and satisfaction can only be obtained when we are at a higher level of consciousness. i.e. we are able to be in this world, to live it fully with total engagement, but at the same time, not be of this world, i.e. maintain a certain distance (gap) between our inner self and our life situation.

So, do the required actions that you need to conduct to the best of your ability- but at the same time, make sure you set aside some time each day to re-focus and center yourself. 
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Get in touch with the divine within, your own true (higher) self. This in turn will give you the required determination and grit to get thru the toughest of challenges!!

Remember- ​Mind over Matter!! Do not let negative situations deter your sense of inner joy and happiness. In fact, make a determined effort to rise above all the turmoil around and within you- make a decision to approach each moment of your life with hope and purpose. 

And finally, let your actions follow your thoughts. This way, your actions will be strategically designed to have the power of your dreams and vision and be in alignment of your long-term goals and plans.

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This Tuesday, i.e. on May 5th. 2020, we have Lord Narasimha Jayanti. After that on Wednesday, May 6th. we have not only a beautiful full moon, but it is also the day of Lord Kurma Jayanti and then the very next day of May 7th. we have Sage Narada Jayanti. Note that the exact dates would vary, depending on where you are located. 

Now, at an apparent level this can come across as just days indicated on our Hindu lunar calendar which we are to celebrate. But, if we are to look deeply, there is a symbolic meaning, which once understood, we can help us to benefit and better our life!! 

Let us look into this…

Before we can understand the deeper nuances, we need to first understand the symbolic significance of Lord Vishnu. If you are not familiar with it, then you can read it here- Lord Vishnu- The Vedic Archetype of The Cosmic Sustainer.

Now, both Lord Kurma and Lord Narasimha are incarnations of Lord Vishnu and Sage Narada is a very ardent devotee of the Lord.
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Lord Narasimha got rid of the demonic energies of Hiranyakashapu- this symbolically indicates that the ego which believes that it is ‘immortal’ or that it can trick and continue on with its devious ways, will be dealt with by the Lord. 

Lord Vishnu as Kurma avatar (incarnation) helped to provide stability as the Cosmic Oceans were being churned during the Sagar Manthan (Sagar- cosmic oceans and Manthan- churning). 
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At an individual level, this churning symbolically represents the fruitioning of any particular karma from the conglomeration of all our karmas (the good and the bad).  

And Sage Narada is an ardent devotee of Lord Vishnu. He is called as a Rishiraj, i.e. King of the Rishis.

​He is not only someone who is very knowledgeable and wise but is also someone who constantly meditates on the name of Lord Vishnu. As we know, Sage Narada constantly chants another name of Lord Vishnu- Narayana.

All of these days- Narasimha Jayanti, Kurma Jayanti and Narada Jayanti are celebrated near the full moon… as we know, the time from a new moon to a full moon is best utilized to put forth new intensions and action, start new ventures and so on and Full Moon indicates completion. 

And then, from full moon to the next new moon, is the time to let go- of all that is not needed or is obsolete in our life. It is the time to let go of anything that is harmful or distracting from our life-path, so that by the new moon, we can completely eliminate those toxins from our life. 

This way, we will be prepared and ready to utilize the benefic energies of the next lunar cycle for our growth and betterment.

In this regard, we note that the ego- which is deluded into believing its own importance and might, can be let go of on the day of Narasimha Jayanti and then on Kurma Jayanti, we can pray and take the blessings on Lord Vishnu to bring more stability and balance into our lives, so that instead of the extremes of the ego- we can slowly start on the path of Yoga- balance and unison. 

We can accomplish all our goals and desires if we are first and foremost stable within our own deeper self and are able to address our life with a balanced viewpoint.​

And then the next step is devotion, so that we can obtain divine blessings and guidance to help us better understand our path and what we need to do at every juncture, for the best and most beneficial outcomes. 

This way, if we are to bring the wisdom of these three days into our life- i.e. we first curb and curtail our ego, next we find balance in our life- internally within our self and also on the outside, i.e. in how we handle people and situations around us and then finally become a true devotee of the Divine. We have love and adoration for the divine… and this will then help us to truly uplift our life and achieve all the good things that our hearts desire. 

Once we follow this tri-fold measure, then we will not only accomplish all our goals and ambition but feel joyful and happy as we are progressing along our life path.

So, particularly for these next three days and then going forward, utilize the wisdom of the lunar phases of  the waxing and the waning moon as well as the blessings Lord Vishnu energy- the Cosmic- Sustainer Vedic Archetype to start a new way, a new approach to life. 

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