Our Virtual Ashram

[Kirran]

Oh wow! That's certainly is quite the commitment.

I guess we'll see him in a year.

Hopefully

 

[Aupmanyav]

He took a vow!

Knowing a little of Vinayaka, there is no way out but to wait for one year. But a request to him. He must come as before after one year.

I will be off to Mangalore/Belur/Halebidu for a week. That will be a fulfillment of my life's desire, seeing those wonderful temples. So, RF is going to be without the trouble-maker.

 

[Nyingjé Tso]

He seemed/seems to feel him not being around would give many members a bit more breathing room. And he didn't like irritating people with his views, which he felt he did, even though that was not his intention.

I hope he wouldn't mind me sharing this.

For many many years Vinayaka was and still is like a teacher and a father to me. I can only wish for him to fulfill his vow, and will pray to see him back as I would be so happy to be able to read and write to him !

 

[Aupmanyav]

Another thing, Vinayaka and myself are the same at the Paramarthika level and are eternal (Shivoham, Shivoham), I think he would agree to this, but one year is a long time. Will I (of the Vyavaharika) be there after one year? No one knows.

 

[Chakra]

I could probably point out the post that really started this. I don't know if he really liked me, but he was a great person and his posts kept this DIR alive and informative.

 

[Kirran]

I could probably point out the post that really started this. I don't know if he really liked me, but he was a great person and his posts kept this DIR alive and informative.

I think he liked pretty much everyone. He just had a bit of trouble talking to some who he had little common ground with. Which, of course, we all do.

No Aup for a week! I hope you enjoy yourself.

 

[Kirran]

As another point: it was easily a couple of months ago that V-dada left. So substantially less than a year to go!

 

[Makaranda]

Hi guys. I am relaxing in Rishikesh for a little while before heading up to Badrinath.

I just posted a thread in the Vedanta DIR re: a proposal for a study group, to have discussions on what we are learning. Head on over there if you like and tell me what you think, and spread the word.

 

[Aupmanyav]

Rains, be careful. The Gangotri, Kedarnath routes has been closed. There are landslides even at lower altitudes (result of denudation of forests). I doubt if you can make it. It is rain-time and we are at the mercy of Lord Indra.

"Joshimath-Badrinath highway blocked at Lambagar." Road/Traffic Conditions in Uttarakhand - Page 244 - India Travel Forum | IndiaMike.com
"9000 stranded on Badrinath route, 5000 on Hemkund Sahib, being air-lifted."
Stranded pilgrims air-lifted in Uttarakhand - The Hindu

 

[Kirran]

I am going to be away for a few days at an ashram, so my usual daily presence will take a break. See you all on Friday or Saturday

 

[Aupmanyav]

Have a nice time and tell us about it when you return.

 

[StarryNightshade]

I'm back everybody!

I took a bit of a break to recharge my batteries, but now I'm back with a vengeance.

 

[Aupmanyav]

Back after my sabbatical. Missed you all. It was not long but felt very long.

 

[StarryNightshade]

I finally have some proper deities and my altar is finally starting to look somewhat official.

Spoiler: Large pic

Spoiler: Large pic

 

[Sumit]

I finally have some proper deities and my altar is finally starting to look somewhat official.

Spoiler: Large pic

Spoiler: Large pic

Looks Great

 

[Kirran]

Fantastic Starry. I hope you find the new murtis conducive

Who are all the deities you have at your altar?

 

[StarryNightshade]

Fantastic Starry. I hope you find the new murtis conducive

Who are all the deities you have at your altar?

Lakshmi-Narasimha

Lakshmi

Hanuman

Ram-Dabar

Rukmini-Krishna

Gopal Ladoo Krishna

Buddha *not shown*

Ganesha *not shown*

Shivlinga *not shown*

 

[Kirran]

My altar at home. By the window (best available surface). Lot of foliage around, a little visible in the picture.

Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Lord Murugan.

 

[Aupmanyav]

Ram-Dabar

Rām Darbār: Rama's court. That includes Lord Rama, Mother Sita, the three brothers - Bharat, Lakshman, Shatrughna and Hanuman sitting near Mother Sita's feet. In images perhaps also Guru Vasishtha and a bevy of Gods and Goddesses including Shiva and Brahma showering flower petals and admiring.

 

[Aupmanyav]

My altar at home. By the window (best available surface). Lot of foliage around, a little visible in the picture. Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha, Lord Murugan.

Very nice. Miss Mother Parvati (or perhaps she is already there, being half part of Lord Shiva).
https://www.google.co.in/search?q=P...ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIvaLM-MilyAIVEXOOCh2Chg9g

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeannine_Parvati_Baker