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Ravishankar.G's Blog – October 2011 Archive (2)

Water - the subtle purifier

Dear All,

In the ancient times, sages who lived in the forest used to carry a Kamandalu (a small pitcher) filled with water). Many paintings that depict these sages too show this. Even today many who perform Japa (chanting of divine names or incantations) or meditation are seen to be carrying a kamandalu with water.

What is the purpose and significance of carrying this pitcher filled with water?

Everyone is aware that water is a cleanser. It is used for… Continue

Added by Ravishankar.G on October 12, 2011 at 4:48am — 1 Comment

The Guruji (Spiritual Master) and the disciple

Dear All,

The Guruji and the disciple

There was once a disciple of a Guru who went to his Guru and said, "Guruji, I want to live a spiritual life. I want to live in the service of God. I want to go beyond the binding chains of this mundane, materialistic world. But, I feel that I am not quite ready. My desires for a family, for wealth and enjoyment are still too strong. Grant me some time to fulfill these wishes and then I will come to your holy… Continue

Added by Ravishankar.G on October 6, 2011 at 3:12am — 1 Comment