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FROM THE LIFE OF SRI RAMAKRISHNA

Dr. Abdul Wajij : (a Muslim  devotee of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa). - “I was born at Satkhira in the Khulna district of East Bengal. After I finished school I worked for some time at Chuadanga and then moved to Calcutta. I studied homeopathy under Dr. Mahendralal Sarkar and worked as a physician in his charitable dispensary. There I heard about Sri Ramakrishna, the great saint of Dakshineswar, who accepted all religions to be true, and I learned that Ram Babu was his main disciple. 

All along I had believed that truth exists in all religions and that it is important to read all the scriptures of the world. Though I am a Muslim and Islam is my religion, I have no animosity towards people of other faiths. I wanted to visit Sri Ramakrishna, but I decided to make an appointment with Ram Babu first and go with him. 

I was then living in Beliaghata, in the eastern part of Calcutta. Just at that time I contracted dysentery and was unable to go to work for four or five days. I decided that as soon as I felt better I would meet Ram Babu and go to Dakshineswar. 

I usually slept late in the morning, but one day I got up very early and heard the whistle of a nearby jute mill. It was 4:30 in the morning and there was a light rain. As it was a Sunday, I decided that I would go to Dakshineswar that day with Ram Babu. My stomach was also better. My friend Abbas Ali (who is now the deputy magistrate at Pheni Bazar in Syllet) came with me, and after a long search we located Ram Babu’s house. As soon as we informed Ram Babu of our intention, he expressed his happiness and we left for Dakshineswar. 

When we arrived, Sri Ramakrishna was not in his room. He had gone to the pine grove to answer the call of nature. We waited for him at the Panchavati. When Sri Ramakrishna came there Ram Babu bowed down to him. We decided not to bow down as, according to our religious tradition, we are not supposed to bow down to anyone other than Allah. We were, however, willing to pay proper respect to him. But as soon as he came near he bowed down to us. We were puzzled and were compelled to bow down to him. 

Sri Ramakrishna then took us to his room and spread a carpet for us to sit on. He sat on another carpet and began talking to us. As we sat there, I started thinking: “We heard that he is a holy man. Then why has he kept us at a distance? Has he given us a separate carpet, because we are Muslims and he a Hindu brahmin?” This doubt did not last long, however. While talking about God, Sri Ramakrishna became so intoxicated that he gradually came closer and closer until at last he was sitting on our carpet. This holy man’s affectionate behaviour gave us immense joy. 

While we were travelling to Dakshineswar, I had thought of three questions to ask him. But I was amazed to find that there was no need to ask him those questions. He answered all three of them in a convincing manner during his conversation. One of the questions was: “Is it possible to practise yoga while living as a householder?” In the course of conversation he said: “If one enters the family life after practising spiritual disciplines, there is less chance for one to fall from the spiritual path. But it is extremely difficult to make spiritual progress while entangled in family life. If you live in a room full of soot, your body will be a little soiled, however clever you may be. Similarly, if you practise spiritual disciplines while living a householder life, a little attachment will remain somewhere”. 

Earlier Ram Babu had told us that Sri Ramakrishna’s throat was paining him, so we did not want to disturb him with too many questions. But he talked of his own accord in such an ecstatic mood that it removed all misgivings from our minds and filled our hearts with joy. When Sri Ramakrishna had finished speaking, Ram Babu introduced me to him as a doctor. Sri Ramakrishna looked at me and said: "Very well. Why don’t you cure me of the pain in my throat?” 

I replied: "Sir, if you give me the power I can try. Otherwise I would not be capable of curing the disease of someone like you”. 

Sri Ramakrishna fed us some sweets. As we said good-bye, he told me: “Come here three more times". We could not make any more trips to Dakshineswar to see him, however. We were afraid that if we were too drawn towards the spiritual life, we would have to renounce the world. 

Our holy Koran mentions some signs of a prophet. We noticed those signs in Sri Ramakrishna. After seeing and listening to him, we believed that he was a prophet. I still had some attachment to lust and gold, so I did not dare visit him again at Dakshineswar. 

I did see Sri Ramakrishna once more, however this time at Ram Babu’s house. Amrita, Dr. Sarkar’s son, accompanied me there. When we arrived, we saw Sri Ramakrishna dancing and singing kirtan with a group of people. As he danced, he went into Samadhi. I had never before seen such a thing. I asked Amrita what was going on, and he explained that it was Samadhi. 

When the kirtan was over we bowed down to Sri Ramakrishna. He smiled at us and inquired about our welfare. Then he asked me: "Why didn’t you visit me again? Try to come now and then”. Spiritual talk went on for a while, and there was also more devotional singing. After that we enjoyed a nice feast at Ram Babu’s house and then went home. I never saw Sri Ramakrishna again, as I had to move to different cities to earn money.” 

Dr. Abdul Wajij 

(Dr. Abdul Wajij was a Muslim devotee of Ramakrishna. Originally from East Bengal (now Bangladesh), he studied medicine in Calcutta and later worked for the Noakhali Municipality as a doctor. He met the Master in 1885 through Ram Chandra Datta. 

On Sunday, 7 August 1898, Dr. Wajij came to see Ram Chandra Datta at the Kankurgachi Yogodyana. Ram was delighted to see his old friend, and the devotees received him cordially. Before going to the shrine, the doctor removed his shoes and socks, and then he bowed down three times to the image of Ramakrishna; tears came to his eyes as he remembered the Master. At the devotees’ request Dr. Wajij shared his reminiscences of Ramakrishna.)

 (Swami Chetanananda “How to Live With God: In the Company of Ramakrishna”, Advaita Ashrama 2008, Ch. 44 “Dr. Abdul Wajij”, pp. 505-7).      

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THE MEANING OF LIFE

THE MEANING OF LIFE -

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Man cannot stand a meaningless life. What is the meaning of life? It is hard to think of a single proposition that can make your life meaningful in an instant. One can, however, orient oneself more meaningfully towards one’s goals. To find meaning is a dynamic process that constantly shapes yourself, immerses yourself in reality and has reality immersed in you.

A meaningful life can be defined according to a positive life regard, referring to an individual’s belief that he is fulfilling a life-framework or life-goal that provides him with a highly valued understanding of his life.

In this video we explore several models to the development of a positive life regard, the problems of a meaningless life and dangers of nihilism, life affirmation and meaning as embedded in life and Viktor Frankl’s Will to Meaning.

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14:02 A Meaningless Life: Dangers of Nihilism

16:29 Life-affirmation & Meaning as Embedded in Life

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- John Battista & Richard Almond (1973) The Development of Meaning in Life, Psychiatry, 36:4, 409-427

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TEMPLES OF INDIA : Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Nasik Dt

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is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil in the Nashik District.

It is dedicated to the god Shiv and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas.

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TEMPLES OF INDIA : Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Mandir, Tadipatri, Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.

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An architectural marvel of the Vijayanagara Empire!

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The Bugga Ramalingeswara Swamy Mandir at Tadipatri, Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh.

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NAMA SANKIRTAN

Nama Sankirtan 

The greatness of Sri Ramakrishna lies in the fact that he taught a very simple and practical way for all the people to follow. He very often said that in the present age only a simple 'Nama Sankirtan' would suit all the people and not elaborate rites and ceremonies as prescribed by priests and Pundits. Every one who went to see him invariably put this question - 'Can I see God?' His reply was in the affirmative. He advised that Bhakti would be meaningless if there was no sincere yearning for God. 

"The intenser the yearning becomes, the nearer to God you are. If there is no yearning and if there is no sadhana, bhakti is of no value and becomes fruitless."

-The Vedanta Kesari

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Our purpose at Cycle is to preserve and pass on our rich heritage and traditions to future generations. True to this, we have created “The Bhagavad Gita in 3 minutes” - an innovative contemporary rendition, created using classic Indian art forms, to introduce millennials to the ever-relevant, practical wisdom of the Gita. The intent is to help them deal with issues like stress, confusion, and lack of motivation.

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What is the meaning of self-realisation? Life is a journey of self-realisation, of understanding and discovering who we truly are, and of maximising our potential. While this might be a life long journey, one can be closer or further from one's true self.

This video analyses self-realisation from a philosophical and psychological perspective. Starting from the father of existentialism, Søren Kierkegaard, where we’ll discuss the self, despair and the leap of faith. Sigmund Freud as the father of psychoanalysis, Carl Rogers’ self-concept and Abraham Maslow’s self-actualisation.

 

We’ll then discuss some aspects of eastern philosophy and their notion of self (Buddhism, Taoism, Advaita Vedanta), concluding with Carl Jung’s analytical psychology and process of individuation.

 

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8:40 Abraham Maslow: Self-transcendence

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11:22 Eastern philosophy: Advaita Vedanta

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13:30 Carl Jung: Individuation

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SEEING GOD IN ALL

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WHY THE MIND IS RESTLESS

A monk came to the Mother and complained: "Mother, why does my mind become restless every now and then? Why can't I constantly meditate on you? Many worthless thoughts disturb my mind. Tell me, how can I get peace? Shall I never receive your grace? Nowadays I seldom have visions. It is better to die than to lead such worthless life."

"What are you talking about, my son?" Holy Mother responded. "Don't think such horrible things. Can one have a vision every day? The Master used to say: 'Does an angler catch a big carp every day the moment he sits with a rod? He throws the line with spiced bait and then waits with deep concentration. Some days a carp mighty swallow the hook and other days it might not.' So never give up your habit of spiritual practices. Increase your japa."

-Sri Sarada Devi and Her Divine Play

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TEMPLES OF INDIA. : Chitragupta Temple, Khajuraho, M.P.

Beautiful sculptures adorning the walls of Chitragupta Temple, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, BHARAT (India) 🚩

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The temple is believed to have been built between 1020 CE and 1025 CE by Chandela Kings. The temple has been classified as a Monument of National Importance by the Archaeological Survey of India

WALKING TO THE PLACE WHERE JESUS WAS CRUCIFIED

WALKING TO THE PLACE WHERE 

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Unfortunately, I have not been able to work as a tour guide as from Feb 2020

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 Within the church, proper are the last four (or by some definitions, five) stations of the Via Dolorosa, representing the final episodes of the Passion of Jesus. The church has been a major Christian pilgrimage destination since its creation in the fourth century, as the traditional site of the resurrection of Christ, thus its original Greek name, Church of the Anastasis ('Resurrection').

 Today, the wider complex around the Church of the Holy Sepulchre also serves as the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox patriarch of Jerusalem, while control of the church itself is shared among several Christian denominations and secular entities in complicated arrangements essentially unchanged for over 160 years, and some for much longer. The main denominations sharing property over parts of the church are the Greek Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Armenian Apostolic, and to a lesser degree the Coptic Orthodox, Syriac Orthodox, and Ethiopian Orthodox.

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My name is Zahi Shaked

In 2000 I became a registered licensed tourist guide.

My dedication in life is to pass on the ancient history of the Holy Land.

 

Following upon many years of travel around the world, which was highlighted by a very exciting emotional and soul-searching meeting with the Dalai Lama, I realized that I had a mission. To pass on the history of the Holy Land, its religions, and in particular, the birth and development of Christianity.

In order to fulfill this "calling" in the best way possible, I studied in depth, visited, and personally experienced each and every important site of the ancient Christians. I studied for and received my first bachelors degree in the ancient history of the Holy Land, and am presently completing my studies for my second degree.(Masters)

Parralel to my studies, and in order to earn a living, I was employed for many years in advertising. What I learned there was how to attract the publics attention, generate and, increase interest, and assimilate information.  All this I use as tools to describe, explain and deepen the interest in the sites that we visit. From my experience, I have learned that in this way, the Holy Land becomes more than just history, and that the large stones that we see scattered about in dissaray, join together one by one until they become - a Byzantine Church. This also happens when I lead a group of Pilgrims in the Steps of Jesus. We climb to the peak of Mount Precipice, "glide" over the land to the Sea of Galilee, land on the water, and "see" the miracle which enfolds before us. This is a many-faceted experience. Not only history which you will remember and cherish, but an experience which I hope will be implanted in your hearts and minds, and will accompany you all the days of your life.

 

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