The Battlefield

Its an inner battle when we realize that the world is throwing so many things in our faces at every moment, and that we have to keep dodging the bullets and make our way back to base-safely. But the world is not the enemy, we aren't the enemy either. Nope its not that goat-legged and horned red guy called the devil either. Its simply the misconception we have attached to thru the medium of the false ego via the intelligence, mind and senses. As explained in the Bhagavad-Gita desire, or lust, is the all devouring enemy of us all, And its quite deep too. we can't just uproot it and go. Nope, its born of contact with the senses and their objects. The Gross senses want to feel and taste and hear and see, while the subtle senses want to feel the inner gratification of such contact. In this way the chariot of the mind drives us here and there hoping that what we're looking for is out there and will appear soon and very soon. But so many things apear to be what we are seeking- only to end, or keep going to the next person. So the more we keep up the seeing and feeling and other stuff for external gratification, the battle continues-with casualties.
But just as the enemy is within, born of this body, the Hero also lies within. He wasn't just born with the body, nor does he appear at the crucial moment to save the day; He's always there. You know him, I do too. He's been with us on countless journeys and his name is Paramatma (say that five times). So by looking with in we see the friend and the enemy. When we then analyze that the reason the enemy is the enemy is because he presents things to us that doesnt quench our thirst for non-stop bliss, then we begin to ask the paramatma what he can offer us. Again, we learn from the Gita that Paramatma is just waiting for that moment. So that all he can tell us is this: "I have nothing to offer you that already isn't yours." You, as a being different from the covering belonging to desire, come from a world where you don't even need sunlight! What to speak of everything else thats being thrown at you. you already have these in full. He continues to explain that we are of the same nature, Paramatma and us, and we exist together forever in that splenidn abode. He envites us back by beckoning that we turn from the battle outside of sensual throwings, look within, and call out from within, loud enough to reawaken such atmosphere.

The Hippie In me

Has anyone seen that movie "Brother Sun, Sister Moon"?

It happens to be one of my favorite movies. It deals with a person's faith through trials. That person being the awesome St. Francis of Asisi. If you haven't seen it you may not understand this scene. But try to watch the movie and free yourself of mankind's obsession with original sin.

here's a link to the youtube video, and then the lyrics to the song is below.

(in this part of the movie they just re constructed a post crusade sacred ruined church, and the youth of asisi are attending which in tun pisses the bishop and other members of the church off.)

If you want your dream to be

Take your time, go slowly

Do few things, but do them well

Heartfelt work grows purely

If you want to live life free

Take your time, go slowly

Do few things, but do them well

Heartfelt work grows purely

Day by day, stone by stone

Build your secret slowly

Day by day, you'll grow, too

You'll know heaven's glory

If you want your dream to be

Take your time, go slowly

Small beginnings, greater ends

Heartfelt work grows purely

if you want to live life free

Take your time, go slowly

Do few things, but do them well

Heartfelt joys are holy

****

So news reaches the pope after so drama, and St. Francis gets to meet the pope who then has this to say:

[Francesco] Simple people understand us, but the others -- perhaps we've made mistakes. This is what we want to know. Is it not possible, Holy Father, to live according to the teachings of our Lord? Or have we sinned through presumption? If that be the case, then we would like Your Holiness to tell us of our errors.

[Pope] My dearest son, errors will be forgiven. In our obsession with original sin, we too often forget original innocence. Don't let that happen to you. You've brought me, dear children, great joy and a little sadness. I, too, started my vocation -- oh, long ago -- in much the sameway as you. But, with time, all that enthusiasm passed, and the responsibility of church government took hold of me, as you see. And what will happen to those who come after you? Have you thought enough about them?

[Francesco] But if it be true for us, then how can it not be true for them?

[Pope] We are encrusted with riches and power. You, in your poverty, put us to shame. Francesco, Francesco, go in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Preach the truth to all men. May your disciples increase a thousandfold, and flourish like the palm tree. Our Lord be with you, in your hands and in your feet.

So we had some thoughtful Christians back then.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=8xUx4JerVZo

MORE INDIA PICTURES

here's an easier way to find the Flickr file
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24593116@N02/
for those who don't understand this:
हियर इस अन एअस्य वे टू लुक अत थे पिक्टुरेस ओं माय फ्लिक्कर अकाउंट
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24593116@N02/
Still No??
സൊ ഹിയര്‍ ഈസ് ദ ലിങ്ക് ടോ മൈ ഫ്ലിക്കര്‍ അക്കൌണ്ട്
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24593116@N02/

GO DEEPER

This is one of my favorite songs. In such times when love is rarely found around here, I sometimes wanna jump outta my skin and traverse the world spreading what has been given to me. This is my mood lately:)

FEEL

Come and hold my hand

I wanna contact the living

Not sure I understand

This role I've been given

I sit and talk to God

And he just laughs at my plans

My head speaks a language

I don't understand

I just wanna feel

Real love feel the home that I live in

Cos I got too much life

Running through my veins

Going to waste

I don't wanna die

But I ain't keen on living either

Before I fall in love

I'm preparing to leave her

Scare myself to death

That's why I keep on running

Before I've arrived

I can see myself coming

I just wanna feel

Real love feel the home that I live in

I got too much love

Running through my veins

To go to waste

I just wanna feel

Real love and the love ever after

There's a hole in my soul

You can see it in my face

It's a real big place

-robbie williams

In this day and age, such feelings can only be revived by chanting for Krishna sincerely. Why only, because Krishna is eternal like we are. Matter may give us some feeling, but its so fleeting. Krishna stays.

**hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare

**hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare

Its Not The Jar

Most People, not understanding the true nature of things often look on externals to speculate whats going on internal. Two words come to mind today- Conditioning, and Nature. First I'll start with nature. Our true nature, is that we are spiritual beings, belonging to a spiritual realm in a much more fascinating reality than this one. The goal in human life is to get back to that nature using the human form of body as a vehicle. Now like every machine made of matter, this body has a certain conditioning. Conditioning involves how the soul expresses its desires through a certain medium. A soul in the body of a dog sees the world differently than that person in the body of a tiger. Most animals live in a world controlled and protected by nature. Humans, on the other hand are given a little more freedom. Look around and notice people's clothing, cars, houses, etc. Each person shows one constant thing- individuality. But the conditioning makes it so that although two people may be identical twins even, they express themelves differently. If we all had on different colored glasses, we would all see the same world, trees, bees-everything, but in different shades. This makes for a hard struggle for existence outside the spiritual world where, in our natural state, we all, tho different, have one oject of affection. In the Spiritual world we all love Krishna, and we use our individuality to serve him. Being the all attractive personality of Godhead is an interesting concept then huh?

All of the above came as a nice realization as I read a webpage on Chinese Astrology. There are twelve animals in the zodiac and I took birth in the year of the horse. Now, thats my conditioning. Its like some rich neigbhorhood where everyone drives range rovers. So am I the same as everyone born in the year of hte horse? Nope. Similar natures, but due to overall individuality we express ourselves diferently (red rovers, black ones, silver ones, leather interiors, fur (eeww!) .)

So thats another task for a spiritualist- engaging people according to two things- their conditioning (called nature sometimes, or guna), and their Activities (karma). One becomes expert in this science by learning to connect with Krishna who is the knower of all sciences. As he says in the Bhagavad-Gita " from me comes rememberance, knowledge and forgetfulness."

The easiest way I'd recommend getting in touch wih Krishna now a day is through chanting his names. Its explained that in this age, Krishna appears in the fom of his name. For those of you who know how to chant, try chanting quietly and listen to the sound vibration. For those who have zero clue on what i just talked about, try this:

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna

Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama

Rama Rama Hare Hare

Love,

Kesh

False Ago

O ghastly entity I created thee To assist my lordship O'er all that be
From west to east I called your name Oh lust! Oh Furtune Come! oh Fame
You hurried with all Your utter most might And at age five You gave me sight
Of all in life I could enjoy I ran deep, headfirst In your coy

But something I did not expect, From God The time Lord Architect
From you I got A bitter taste He showed me My own Life lay waste
To him I turned And swiftly ran To give my life For all its span

Still everyday You follow me As I ever push To set me free
But everyday I Thank you, Ghost For helping me
Want Krishna MOST

Movement

So the blog resumes in the United States. A bit more philosophical, or insightful, or basically more thought- and some fun. Here's a little poetry to sart the day.

My dear friend now we must part
unless you desire with all your heart
one hundred percent, yes, no other need
the fruit to taste of a long sown seed
Quick i must go where others be
who truth and pure love desire to see
gone is the day, when matter, they yearned
now come the time life's goal must be earned
If wish you not to use what you know
then i must leave mush seeds to sow
to people out there, whose lives lay waste
I've opted too long now i must make haste.
But friend you'll remain if you dismiss
desires of lust- surrender to bliss
for that's where we're we, originally
friend, linger there eternally!