Shri Shirdi Sai Speaks-8th March/The Bhagavad Gita for Children and Beginners-Chapter 11-The Vision of God/Did you know that the world contains about 8.7 million species |
| Posted: 07 Mar 2013 11:39 PM PST Om Shree Ganeshaya Namaha! Om Sai Ram ! Om Namah Shivaya! If for some reason you are not able to see , or download the below pictures or click to the below links and pictures- Plz go to http://debu7370.blogspot.com/ You can also have access to all the previous Shirdi Sai speaks mails at the above link.And if any of you would like to receive these messages directly to your mailbox everyday-- To request for Shri Sai Satcharitra books go to : http://www.saiseva.omsrisai.net/store/index.php For everything else related to Shri Shirdi Sai baba , go to http://debu7366.blogspot.com/  There is one thing that I say almost everyday-- Where my thinking and imagination stops, God's miracles start.. I, often find myself admiring God's creativity which is simply fabulous.. He has created the vibrant colors of the rainbow , the sunrise that brings light and hope at the start of each day, the night even though it is pitch black but still God thought of spreading millions of stars in the sky, the sweet smell of the flowers, the colour of the water, the strength of the rock,the snow covered mountains, the green grass, the butterflies, the smell of the fresh air, innocence on the face of a new born child, the power of love , the beauty of faith and devotion and did you know that the world contains about 8.7 million species... Vow thats a lot!!! And above all, have you ever thought that there are more than 10 billion human beings on earth and we all have a face with 2 eyes -1 nose and a mouth but still we all look different... The power who has created this universe is no doubt a master mind and to doubt his plans for us-- is the stupidest thing that any of us can do.. So have faith in his presence around us, trust His judgement, bow down in respect not only in temples or in front of the idols made of stone, silver or gold but respect everyone around you cos everyone is a part of God's creation and miracle.. Those who fail to realize and see God's presence everywhere and in everyone will definetly have to grind himself in the cycle of birth and death to accept God's presence and trust his grace on us. If you ever call out God's name with a heart full of faith and devotion- remember, he will never disappoint you.. I remember during my trip to Kailash during the 2nd day parikrama- We had to trek on the stones and find our own way and while I was climbing up- at one given point- I could not figure out which way to go- there was a stone that I had to hike on and I just did not know how to balance myself inorder to put my feet on that rock..And besides that I was feeling completely short of breath and very very tired with a lot of pain all over my body. I think by that point I had trekked for abt 8 hrs or so ..I was just standing there all confused trying to figure out where to lay my feet so that I dont loose my balance.. And just then a miracle happened-- a tibetian old man put his hand on my back at my waist and pushed me upwards. I reached the top only to figure out in less than a minute that all my pain and tiredness had suddenly vanished. I looked around to find that tibetian old man to thank him but he had disappeared too..I dont know what was so magical in his touch that all my pains disappeared and I felt fresh as if I was never tired..My mind and my body was filled with this tremendous energy and freshness that I have never ever felt in my entire life..I was wearing 3 tops and 3 jackets so that man did not actually touch my skin but still his touch was magical and I have no idea where he disappeared in less than a minute..I know in my heart for sure that it was Sai himself who made sure that I was ok that day ..He is always with all of us , it is just that we fail to recognize his presence and acknowledge his blessings on us. Miracles do happen and whether it is a yatra or the journey of ur life-- God himself does come to help you when you need him the most.. Just have faith in your faith for your creator. Sai bhakt, Deepa H For all those who missed reading about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra go to  CHAPTER 11 THE VISION OF GOD  Jai: You said we can know a little bit about God. Is it possible for people to see God, Grandma? Grandma: Yes, Jai. But not with our physical eyes. God does not have hands and legs like we have in our world. But when God is pleased by our selfless service (Seva..) and devotion, He may appear in a vision in dream. He can show Himself in any form, or in the form of one's personal god(IshtaDeva).  Jai: Is there any other way to see God? Grandma: The best way to see God is to feel His presence in everything because everything is part of God. Yogis see the whole world as God's expansion. Everything is just another form of God. Knowing this, we can see God all around us. The entire universe is God, and we are His children and tools. (Gita 11.33) God uses us to do His work. He is within all of us. Here is a story about God being always with us, but we cannot see Him with our physical eyes. (Gita 11.08)  14. God Is with You A man wanted to smoke and went to a neighbor's house to get fire to light his charcoal. It was in the dead of night, and the householder was asleep. After he had knocked and knocked, the neighbor finally came down to open the door. At the sight of the man he asked, "Hello! What's the matter?" The man replied, "Can't you guess? You know I am fond of smoking. I have come here to get fire to light my charcoal." The neighbor said, "Ha! Ha! You are a fine neighbor, indeed! You took the trouble to come and do all this knocking at the door in the dead of night! Why? You have a lighted lantern already with you!" What we seek is very near and all around us. Everything is God in different forms. Everything in creation is within His gigantic form! Another way to see God is to develop devotion and good qualities. Lord Krishna said if we have no attachment, selfish desires, hatred, enmity, or violence towards any being, we can reach and see God. (Gita 11.55) Jai: Has anybody seen Krishna as God? Grandma: Yes, many saints and sages have seen Lord Krishna in various forms. Mother Yashoda saw Krishna's cosmic form. Arjuna also wanted to see Krishna as God. Because Arjuna was a great soul and a very dear friend of Krishna, Lord showed him His cosmic form. What Arjuna saw is described in great detail in Chapter 11 of the Gita.  Here is a brief description of the cosmic form of Krishna that Arjuna saw. He saw the whole world with all gods, sages, Lord Shiva, as well as Lord Brahma, seated on the lotus in the body of Krishna. Lord had many arms, mouths, stomachs, faces, and eyes. His body had no beginning or end. Bright light was shining all around Him. Arjuna also saw all his cousins, along with many other kings and warriors, quickly entering into Lord's fearful mouths for destruction. This cosmic form of Krishna was very frightful to see, so Arjuna wished to see Krishna in the four-armed Vishnu form with a crown, holding a conch, discus, club and lotus in His hands. Krishna then showed His four-armed Vishnu form to Arjuna. Afterwards, Krishna showed His beautiful human form and comforted Arjuna, who was afraid. Then Arjuna became peaceful and normal again. Lord Krishna said that He can be seen in this four-armed form only through devotion. (Gita 11.54)  Chapter 11 Summary: We cannot see God with our human eyes. We can see Him only in a vision or trance (Samadhi). We can also see Him all around us. The entire creation is nothing but the body of the creator, and we are part of the cosmic form of God.  Quote of BABA: The devotee who recognises me in each form and treats me adequately is blessed.  Sai Darbaar ki Seva bhi kya cheez hoti hai, Magar yeh bhi kisi kisi ko naseeb hoti hai, Pakad lete hai jo Daaman Sai Ka Samjho duniya unke kareeb hoti hai..  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