Comments on: Virabhadranandaji’s Visit

By: SV

SV — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:08:02 +0000

Dear Sankri
Its always encouraging to hear about the transformation in one’s personal life after coming into contact with any of our Monks. Indeed Swami Virabhadranandaji during his short span of time that he visited South Africa, created a niche for himself in the hearts of devotees here. I can very well understand what you devotees in Malaysia could have gained with a prolonged sadhu-sanga.
He endeared himself to everyone here by his cordiality combined with brilliant exposition of our Vedantic ideas and especially the classes on Meditation were his forte. Many devotees have given me feedback that they were all immensely benefitted.
Even though his transfer from Malaysia has caused disappointment among some Malaysian devotees, yet, you will appreciate that our life as monks is not tied to any place or people. Wherever we are required we shall march on and this feeling that we are sent from one place to another due to the Cosmic Will of Sri Ramakrishna is of course true. This teaches us, monks, a wonderful aspect of ‘absolute surrender’.
I quote here from Swami Shivanandaji, a direct-disciple of the Master of what he said to every monk and devotee about ‘absolute surrender’:

Be like the arrow that darts from the bow.
Be like the hammer that falls on the anvil.
Be like the sword that pierces its object.
The arrow does not murmur if it misses the target.
The hammer does not fret if it falls on a wrong place.
And the sword does not lament if it is broken in the hands of its wielder.
Yet there is a joy in being made, used and broken;
and an equal joy in being finally set aside.

Swami Vimokshananda

By: Sankri

Sankri — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:07:02 +0000

Swami Virabhadranandaji just returned to India this Sunday after serving the Ramakrishna Mission in Malaysia branch. Swami Virabhadranandaji is the first Swamiji that my husband and I have come in contact to and we were so blessed to be able to visit and talk to Swamiji and obtain Swamiji’s blessings in several occasions.
Swamiji always reminds us to read about the Holy Trio, understand their teaching and practice them in our daily life. Swamiji is very direct and does not belief in cosmetic appraisals and there were times that Swamiji have pointed to us of our wrong doings and we have felt very small in front of Swamiji, but we vowed to correct it fast.
I have attended one of Swamiji’s Guided Meditation Class and yes, it is one of the best moments I have had and Swamiji’s Gita classes are a ‘HIT’.The about 2 hrs of Gita classes that is conducted in Seremban, just flies away so fast and I regret for not being able to attend all of Swamiji’s classes now……..
I guess I did not fully utilize the opportunity of serving Swamiji, and I will make it up by following Swamiji’s advice and the teachings of the Holy Trio.

Sankri
Malaysia

By: SV

SV — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:11:11 +0000

Dear Shaimel Happy to hear that you could meet Swami Virabhadranandaji. Yes, he created a very good impression on the minds of devotees. Especially his classes on Meditation drew lot of positive response. May Master ever guide you! With best wishes on the eve of holy Guru Purnima, Swami Vimokshananda

By: Shaimel Singh

Shaimel Singh — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:06:56 +0000

Revered Swamiji Om Namo Narayanaya Although I'm not in Durban anymore I had the pleasure of listening and prostrating to Swami Virabhadranandaji that weekend. Swamiji has a voice that draws your eyes and ears to him, an almost commanding presence that makes one want to listen to his message. I thought the Swami was a great speaker and his humour kept us going. Swamiji seems to have done quite a lot in 15 days, visiting, giving talks and moving around the sub centers. Glad Swamiji had some time at the berg. Om Namo Narayanaya Shaimel Singh Johannesburg, SA

By: SV

SV — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:07:10 +0000

Dear Yushavia Happy that you along with your dad Pravesh Sing visited my blog. Also nice to learn that your time spent with Maharaj was inspirational. So the Youth of Ladysmith were blessed to have been addressed by Swami Virabhadranandaji who has actually conducted many, many Youth Programs where Personality Development was the main theme in India. May you and the other youth of Ladysmith Sub centre be inspired by the teachings of the Holy Trio! Swami Vimokshananda

By: Yushavia

Yushavia — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:00:10 +0000

Om Namo Narayanaya Pranams Revered Maharaj It was indeed an honour and priviledge to have Swami Virabhadranandaji in Ladysmith. Maharaj graced our Youth Day programme with an informative talk which was very interactive. Our branch invited the youth of all other cultural organizations, and Maharaj gave them the opportunity to participate as well. Maharaj's guided meditation techniques was the highlight. It was so inspirational and relaxing.Maharaj's calm, God intoxicated nature was passed on to all of us. Our sincere appreciation to Swami Vimokshanandaji and Swami Saradaprabhanandaji for arranging Maharaj's visit to Ladysmith. Om Namo Narayanaya Eagerly awaiting Maharaj's visit to Ladysmith, Yushavia and Prevesh Sing Ladysmith, KZN, SA

By: SV

SV — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:51:59 +0000

Dear Urmilla Thanks for your nice comments. Yes, to get access to the Holy Company is itself a herculean task for many and without the Grace of your Guru, this would not have happened. Keep up your sadhana! May Master bless you is my prayer! Swami Vimokshananda

By: URMILLA BHIKHA

URMILLA BHIKHA — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:10:32 +0000

Revered Swamijee Maharaj
My Respectful Pranams!
We were wonderfully blessed to be in the Holy Company of Swami Virabhadranandaji Maharaj. The guided meditation was most certainly the highlight of Swamijee’s visit in PMB. His loving, Divine nature was a great Inspiration to me. Our sincere and heartfelt thanks to Revered Maharaj for giving us the opportunity to be in the Holy Company of Swami Virabhadranandaji Maharaj.
Thank You Revered Swamijee for this most informative and brilliant blog.
With Loving Pranams
Urmilla
PMB, SA

By: SV

SV — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:05:04 +0000

Dear Navrishka
Thank you for visiting my blog so regularly and posting such nice comments. I am very happy that you were fortunate to meet Revered Maharaj ji. Well, everything happens by His Grace!
May the Holy Trio always and guide and protect you!
Swami Vimokshananda

By: SV

SV — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:49:47 +0000

Dear Jayamani
Happy to note that you listened to my Talks on Sri Sri Ramakrishna Kathamrita (The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna) but more happy to note that you wanted to read that wonderful book. I will be truly happy only when you purchase one copy and start studying it!
I have so far no plans to visit our country this year. If Sri Thakur wills, next year may be!
May Master bless you all is my prayer!
Swami Vimokshananda