Lord Shiva

Thanx sir! I remember it, I experienced Lord Shiva in everything but at that time my mind is clear and thoughts are stable now I think, I have to stable my mind to gain that perception again! N sir how much time u do sadhna of lord shiva? :)

Om Namaha Shivaya

[Vinayaka]

Originally Posted by Luv To Be Spiritual

Thanx sir! I remember it, I experienced Lord Shiva in everything but at that time my mind is clear and thoughts are stable now I think, I have to stable my mind to gain that perception again! N sir how much time u do sadhna of lord shiva? :)

Like I said, I'm retired, so comparison is out of the question. Right now I do about an hour of personal sadhana every morning in the home shrine, and I go to temple daily because I took a once a day for a year vow. That takes about 2 hours. Then there's some reading, hatha yoga, etc. on top of that.

The goal to keep Siva in mind always is to go to sleep on his mantra, than awaken on the same syllable you fell asleep on. I haven't quite mastered that yet.

But the discipline is so key... not getting angry, stepping with a confidence born of humility ... all that jazz. Sadhana is easier when emotions are somewhat under control.

[peteyzen]

Originally Posted by Vinayaka

Like I said, I'm retired, so comparison is out of the question. Right now I do about an hour of personal sadhana every morning in the home shrine, and I go to temple daily because I took a once a day for a year vow. That takes about 2 hours. Then there's some reading, hatha yoga, etc. on top of that.

The goal to keep Siva in mind always is to go to sleep on his mantra, than awaken on the same syllable you fell asleep on. I haven't quite mastered that yet.

But the discipline is so key... not getting angry, stepping with a confidence born of humility ... all that jazz. Sadhana is easier when emotions are somewhat under control.

Lovely, I love to hear others who `practice`. it reminds of a phrase baba used to say, `take one step toward God and he will take a hundred towards you`. Every single bit of effort we put into our saddhana is much more than matched by gods grace back.

[Vinayaka]

Originally Posted by peteyzen

Lovely, I love to hear others who `practice`. it reminds of a phrase baba used to say, `take one step toward God and he will take a hundred towards you`. Every single bit of effort we put into our saddhana is much more than matched by gods grace back.

So ... what do you do for 'practice'. Practice in quotes because I think it's a 24-7 occupation. The subconscious is truly programmed when you dream Hindu practice.

Originally Posted by peteyzen

Lovely, I love to hear others who `practice`. it reminds of a phrase baba used to say, `take one step toward God and he will take a hundred towards you`. Every single bit of effort we put into our saddhana is much more than matched by gods grace back.

this quote inspires me a lot! Thanx! N true words :)

Originally Posted by Vinayaka

Like I said, I'm retired, so comparison is out of the question. Right now I do about an hour of personal sadhana every morning in the home shrine, and I go to temple daily because I took a once a day for a year vow. That takes about 2 hours. Then there's some reading, hatha yoga, etc. on top of that.

The goal to keep Siva in mind always is to go to sleep on his mantra, than awaken on the same syllable you fell asleep on. I haven't quite mastered that yet.

But the discipline is so key... not getting angry, stepping with a confidence born of humility ... all that jazz. Sadhana is easier when emotions are somewhat under control.

oh... So much practice, hope I'll also do it in my holidays when I have no study but for now Lord Shiva will be happy for 1/2 hour sadhna also or a prayer coming from pure heart...... God Bless You!! :)

[Vinayaka]

Originally Posted by Luv To Be Spiritual

oh... So much practice,

Not really. When you're working, you work 8 hours a day or more and think nothing of it. Then in vanaprasthana (third stage of life) you have all this free time. 3 hours is nothing compared to 8.

Yes... It is possible in vanaprastha aashram, but 8 hours sadhna is enough b'coz god wanted us to help others, in 12th chapter of geeta there is a very nice way to be dear to god, I just luv that... This is my opinion only... But you have too much exeperience than me Sir! :)

[Miss Hepburn]

Practice? Last night 2 hrs with a Yogananda group....Tomorrow
a 9-5 pm meditation...a 1:30 half hour break.
No beans for me today!!!

;)