Editor
On the occasion of the March 8 International Woman’s Day, 2007, Sahaja Yogis in France are organising a half-day of conferences and exhibitions in Paris to honour Shri Mataji, Her life and Her achievements as a “Feminine Vision for Humanity”.
Shri Mataji’s life, overflowing with compassion and Her immense message to humanity – that is Self-realisation – will be presented to the general public and French women’s associations.
Through this event, the French Sahaja Yogis wish to convey their love and gratitude to Shri Mataji for the gift of enlightenment.
Thou fair-haired angel of the evening,
Now, whilst the sun rests on the mountains, light
Thy bright torch of love; thy radiant crown
Put on, and smile upon our evening bed!
Smile on our loves, and while thou drawest the
Blue curtains of the sky, scatter thy silver dew
On every flower that shuts its sweet eyes
In timely sleep. Let thy west wind sleep on
The lake; speak silence with thy glimmering eyes,
And wash the dusk with silver. Soon, full soon,
Dost thou withdraw; then the wolf rages wide,
And the lion glares through the dun forest:
The fleeces of our flocks are covered with
Thy sacred dew: protect them with thine influence.
William Blake
Once there lived a drummer near Varanasi. Hearing that a festival was being celebrated in the city of Varanasi, he went there along with his son to play drums before the crowd. Thus, he earned a great deal of money.
On his way back he had to cross a dense forest infested with bandits. His son, however, overjoyed with his earnings kept on playing the drum incessantly. The father, however, cautioned him against the possible attraction of the bandits by the excessive drumming. He instead advised him for the occasional drumming, which could keep the robbers away by thinking that some local chieftain was on a journey along with his armed men.
The son did not listen to the advice of his father and kept on drumming in his joyous mood. Soon the robbers noticed the sound and caught them. They then beat them and ripped them off what they had. Thus what was gained by the skilful drumming was lost by the excessive drumming.
It is therefore said that excessiveness is bad; and restraint is a virtue.
Other Stories of the Buddha by CB Varma
Jnanandeva, a film made in India (date unknown), is highly recommended for viewing because of its powerful message and positive vibrations.
Having been ousted by the Brahmin community, the child Jnanadeva’s parents took their own lives, leaving him and his two young siblings to fend for themselves. Drawing courage and spiritual conviction from his older brother, Shri Jnanadeva sets out to win the right to a reprieve from the stigma which now prevents them from completing their Brahminic initiation ceremony.
Despite living as an outcaste, he wins the admiration of the masses through his understanding of the Gita and many miracles, eventually obtaining the recognition of the Brahmin community.
This movie beautifully portrays the power of innocent wisdom pitted against dogma and fanatacism, and is full of vibrations.