*Poem: Mário de Andrade - The Valuable Time of Maturity*

 I counted my years

and realized that

I have less time to live by,

than I have lived so far.

I have more past than future.

I feel like that boy who got a bowl of cherries.

At first, he gobbled them,

but when he realized there were only few left,

he began to taste them intensely.

I no longer have time to deal with mediocrity.

I do not want to be in meetings where flamed egos parade.

I am bothered by the envious,

who seek to discredit the most able,

to usurp their places, coveting their seats,

talent, achievements and luck.

I do not have time for endless conversations,

useless to discuss about the lives of others

who are not part of mine.

I no longer have the time to manage

sensitivities of people who despite their chronological age, are immature.

I hate to confront those that struggle for power,

those that ‘do not debate content, just the labels’.

My time has become scarce to debate labels,

I want the essence.

My soul is in a hurry …

Not many cherries in my bowl,

I want to live close to human people, very human,

who laugh of their own stumbles,

and away from those turned smug

and overconfident with their triumphs,

away from those filled with self-importance.

The essential is what makes life worthwhile.

And for me, the essentials are enough!

Yes, I’m in a hurry.

I’m in a hurry to live with the intensity that only maturity can give.

I do not intend to waste any of the remaining cherries.

I am sure they will be exquisite, much more than those eaten so far.

My goal is to reach the end satisfied

and at peace with my loved ones and my conscience.

And per Confucius “We have two lives

and the second begins when you realize you only have one.”

*Poem: Mário de Andrade - The Valuable Time of Maturity*

A Guru Story:

 A Guru Story:

Emotional moment today interviewing Dr Eberhard Baumann for a book we are writing on the pioneers of Art of Living.  The pioneers are the earliest people who were Gurudev's hands and feet in different parts of the world, doing his work and carrying forward his vision, at a time when nobody knew who Gurudev was.

I first met Eberhard in Rishikesh early in 1998 when I was a newbie in the movement with a hundred questions and doubts.  I was a journalist at the time and naturally suspicious of spiritual organisations and 'gurus'.   Yet, the Art of Living course had touched my life deeply and when I first met Gurudev, I  thought  here was the simplest and wisest man I had met in my whole life.

Eberhard and many other Europeans and Americans had come to Rishikesh for the International Silence Program that Gurudev was conducting then.  Eberhard had a kind and friendly face and I found myself talking to him at every opportunity I got.  I learnt that he had met Gurudev when they were both with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the TM movement and when Gurudev started Art of Living, Eberhard joined him to help him every way he could.  He was much older than Gurudev and called him Ravi in those days.

Why did you, a doctor, become a teacher of meditation, I asked Eberhard.  He told me that as a doctor he knew the science of healing, but now he practised the Art of Healing that was much more powerful.  I was very impressed.

I then confided to him that I was really worried about becoming a part of a spiritual organisation.  I had a good life.  A husband and children and a really nice life in Dubai. Why would I complicate it by getting involved with a spiritual organisation especially when I have read and heard so much about all the controversies surrounding spiritual organisations.

Eberhard then told me that the difference here is that we have a Living Master.  And our Master is pure.  So long as the Master is pure, you are safe.

That was a turning point for me and the rest, of course is history.

But the reason, I am sharing this story is because it's been 25 years on the path, taking on multiple roles of leadership within the organisation.  Like all organisations and conglomeration of people and situations, our organisation has its fair share of challenges.   But, as Ebehard promised me, since 'the Master is pure,' I would be safe.   And that has been my experience in the deepest sense.

Satyam Param Dheemayi.  The uniqueness of the Highest Truth is that it exists and remains unchanged at all points of time.  

Talking to Ebehard on this zoom interview about the early days, brought old memories rushing back.  As I post this message, I recognise that he was the catalyst in a cosmic plan for the beginning of my journey with a Living Master.   And thus the emotion and the gratitude. By Rugmani Prabhakar

*Never ever Own a Disease.*

 

*Never ever Own a Disease.*

Lot of people have a Habit of saying, *“I am Diabetic” or "I'm Hypertensive" etc.* When you say *“I am...”* then you *Own the Disease,* you make the disease a *Part of Yourself,* it becomes your *Identity...*

Another *Classic Example* which most people have a habit of saying is, *“I am Suffering from....”.*

This is an extremely *Harmful Statement.* You are associating *“Suffering”* with your disease. You are constantly *Inviting Misery* with it. 

What should you say ?

“I am *Going Through* the condition of Diabetes or Hypertension”. When you say, *“Going Through the condition...”* it simply means you are on a *Journey,* which eventually will come to an *End.*  By adding “Condition”, you are stating that it will *Change.*

*Why is it important?*

Words have *Tremendous Power.* Words carry *Vibration.* These vibrations are directly connected with your *Subconscious Mind.* You become what you *Say.* 

The *ManifestationOccurs* based on what your Subconscious Mind is *Fed With..!* 

When *Good/ Positive thoughts, Good/ Positive words & Good/ Positive deeds* are fed to the subconscious  mind, it *Manifests in Positive  Occurences.*

So, friends, Be *Mindful* of what You *Think* & what Words You *Speak*

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*MEDICINE*_

 *MEDICINE*_

 is not always found In          

             *Bottles*

             *Tablets* 

                   Or 

             *Vaccines*

            

  Let us Understand 22 World's 

  *Best Medicines*

*1. Detoxification* is a medicine

*2. Quitting Junk Food* is a medicine

*3. Exercise* is a medicine. 

*4. Fasting* is a medicine. 

*5. Nature* is a medicine. 

*6. Laughter* is a medicine. 

      

*7- 8. Vegetables and Fruits* are medicines

*9. Sleep* is a medicine. 

*10. Sunlight* is a medicine

*11-12. Gratitude & Love* are medicines

*13. Friends* are medicines.    

             

*14. Meditation* is a Medicine.

          

*15. Being Fearless* is a Medicine

        

*16. Postive Attitude* is a Medicine

*17. Unconditional Love towards all living beings* is a medicine

*18 Listening* is a medicine 

*19 - 20. Speaking up & Sharing* are medicines.

*21. Accepting*

is a medicine.  

..&….

*22. Staying in* 

*PRESENT MOMENT* 

is the *Medicine* 

*Very very very important is to adopt  above medicines to lead a blissful life

Sabka Mangal Ho - Jai Shri Ram

 

*520 Sab Ka Mangal Ho* *Samastah Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu* *JAI SRI SANKATA MOCHAN MAHABALI HANUMAN* *ॐ श्री हनुमते नमः* ॐ अञ्जनी सुताय नमः। ॐ वायुपुत्राय नमः। ॐ महाबलाय नमः। ॐ रामेष्ठाय नमः। ॐ फाल्गुण सखाय नमः ॐ पिंगाक्षाय नमः ॐ अमितविक्रमाय नमः ॐ उदधिक्रमणाय नमःI ॐ सीताशोकविनाशनाय नमः ॐ लक्ष्मणप्राणदात्रे नमः। ॐ दशग्रीवस्य दर्पाय नमः। 5 *I offer Prayers to Lord Hanuman to bestow Strength and Help me overcome Difficulties and Obstacles.* * *Remove my Suffering, Lord of Courage keep me safe* *You are the ultimate standard in task completion Oh! Mighty Soul with Strength of Hari, the Omniscient. Please take control of my efforts and protect me by destroying the sorrows and problems of my life.* *Salutations to Anjani Nandan. * *Sri Janaki Soka Haari* *Hari Markata Markataha* *Lakshmana Pranadatacha* *Paayaanmaam* *Rama Kimkaraha* *Om Sri Vajradehaya* *Sri  Ramabhakthaya * *Sri Vayuputhraya* *Namostute* *Sri Hanuman Jaya Hanuman Jaya Jaya Hanuman *  *Thanks for Everything* *Thy Will Be Done* ReplyForward