Comments on: Devout Durga Maharaj

By: mcradha

mcradha — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:59:58 +0000

Revered maharaj,
It was really surprising to know about Revered Umesh maharaj. I read the book ‘Life in Indian monasteries’. I am collecting anecdotes from all sources.
We had a great Swami in Kerala – Swami Niswanandaji maharaj. He used to write all the anecdotes in a big book and tell us all stories and jokes.
He used to advise yena kena prakaarena manah Krishne nivesaya (Mind should be focussed on Krishna by any means)
Radha
Kerala, India

By: SV

SV — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:56:29 +0000

Yes, Jayita I do remember your visit to our Ranchi Sanatorium for Sri Jagaddhatri Puja. You even had a wonderful experience on the second day of the Puja.
Revered Durga Maharaj’s parentage did not come in the way of his spiritual journey. He was a devout monk and in the family of our Master, parentage doesn’t matter; everyone is accepted. May Mother bless you!
Swami Vimokshananda

By: Jayita Lal

Jayita Lal — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 20:49:44 +0000

Revered Maharaj ji, I had met Him in the Ranchi Sanatorium during Jagatdhatri Puja, twice. Though it was many years back, I clearly remember Him. I was surprised to know that He was originally from Muslim parentage. Please accept my sincere pranaam. Yours in Maa, Jayita Lal USA

By: Amitav Dhar

Amitav Dhar — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:21:43 +0000

Pujoniyo Maharaj Please accept our most respectful pronam. I feel very sorry for not meeting revered Durga Maharaj staying in Jamshedpur. But could know something about the great soul from your blog. Maharaj if possible we want to know more about him and your association with him. Please reply. Once again our pronam to your holy feet, Amitav Dhar Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India

By: SV

SV — Sun, 31 May 2009 14:06:15 +0000

Dear Alpana Well, no one can post directly any photo into another's blog. So if you have any nice photo of Rev Durga Maharaj, you may send it by email to me which I would consider to include. Yes, whenever I would mention your name to him during our talks, he would immediately correct it by telling not mere Alpana, but Harmonium Alpana as he would remember well of your gift of that musical instrument to our Ashram. With prayers Swami Vimokshananda

By: Alpana

Alpana — Sun, 31 May 2009 13:58:19 +0000

Respected Maharaj, Pranam. I am really very glad to see your blog about our most respected and loved Durga Maharaj.The story of Rabia I didn't know. I feel myself to be blessed one as we got his company in Ranchi. I want to post a photo of Rev Durga Maharaj in your blog. How can i? Alpana Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

By: SV

SV — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:14:40 +0000

Dear Avitha Revered Durga Maharaj once told me how his mother in his childhood days would tell the story of Rabia, the saint of Iraq who practised 'bridal mysticism' with the Almighty. This story made him see that 'to Love God alone is the purpose of life' and nothing else could come 'between me and God'. He would ask me to repeat Rabia's story of praying to Allah and when I would narrate with all emotion of her slavery days and how she was freed from it through the grace of God, Durga maharaj would be simply shedding tears. The whole atmosphere would become pregnant with joyous vibrations. I have seen him getting overwhelmed and just to bring him back to the normal plane, I would turn the conversation to some other mundane topic. When I think about him, I cannot even proceed to type further as so much emotion swells in my heart. He was verily an example of living for loving God. Swami Vimokshananda

By: SV

SV — Wed, 20 May 2009 09:41:32 +0000

Yes, indeed Bharat that many of our devotees are keen to know about 'what the monks do in their day to day life, how they interact with one another etc.' Recently I read with interest the book titled Life in Indian Monasteries, well written by Revered Swami Bhaskaranandaji Maharaj of USA. This small book presents 'different aspects of our monastic life with inspirational anecdotes, numerous photographs of monks, and other details of monastic life, not known to outsiders.' You may even consider quoting from this valuable book in your Holy Trio Group which will benefit people immensely. May the Master's leela be seen in all its dimensions! Swami Vimokshananda

By: Avitha

Avitha — Wed, 20 May 2009 08:42:23 +0000

Revered Maharaji Om Namo Narayanaya! Is it possible for Revered Maharaji to share some of the wonderful moments spent with the Great Swami please? With humble pranam Avitha PMB, SA

By: SV

SV — Wed, 20 May 2009 07:24:46 +0000

Thanks for your visit Mohan ! Do you have any anecdote with regard to Durga maharaj? Have you seen him before? May God bless you! Swami Vimokshananda