Good deeds of this life ~ 18 Aug 2012

Jaya Guru Datta, Swamiji! Beautiful message this morning! Again You are reminding us that our own thoughts and actions shape our world and that it is we who are creating our future with our desires and mind. I remember a talk you gave in the last few years very similar to these recent messages about how the universe responds to all of our desires and how it is our actions, thoughts and reactions that are constantly shaping our lives. You told us that day that as we go through life and suddenly have some unexpected change of fortune, good or bad, that it is the results of our past actions coming into play. Just like Krishna, You reminded us to surrender our desires to the divine since we really can’t see the big picture and don’t always know what is best for us. You reminded us that like children, by the time the universe responded, often our desires had gone in a totally different direction and we didn’t want what we had asked for before….You told us that God knew best what we needed and when and that God is always the doer and therefore we needed to surrender. Instead, like Krishna, you reminded us to do our Duty and leave the results to God. But still, then as now, you stressed that we are responsible for our actions in the present moment for they have power. This month, in the Bhakti Mala, you have given such a beautiful teaching on how the energy of human actions affects Dharma and the very construction of the universe! This was a profound teaching to me and I am seeing that you are putting little pieces of the puzzle in various places. Here, Bhakti Mala, Atma Katha, your music, your daily talks, other Puttugam postings, etc. Help me to live the best life I can in each present moment making the best choices possible in that second, and to surrender more deeply each day, for it seems if we learn to do this,we will be supporting Dharma and in return Dharma will be taking care of us….such a beautiful interplay between human and divine you are revealing to us!

Dear Appaji. Thank you for this wonderful video full of Hope and Joy. I hope, that my future birth will again close to you. Thank you for beeing here in this life. I looking forward to see you in London for this great concert. OM AIM HREEM SHREEM KAMESYAI NAMAH.

JGD Appaji
With great difficutly we have obtained this precious human life. On top of that, because of our past merits from previous births we are Blessed to have Appaji as our Sadguru. Lets continue this tradition and make sure we have Appaji as our Sadguru in all our janmas. Lets follow and implement His Divine teachings..lets be loving and compassionate towards every creation in this world and make it a better place filled with Appaji’s music. Already as proven, Appaji’s Shatashloki, Hanuman videos are all filling the internet waves with Divine vibrations and purifying the atmoshpere, lets all strive to spread it even more!

I personally feel that this is a warning for me; whenever my mind goes on to invite bad thoughts and nurture them.

That is very true, Swamiji, but it looks to me that, to the extent one can do good deeds depends on the karma of previous janma also. Though we are willing to do good deeds, many times we experience lot of forces acting against our good will and finally dragging us away from that path. Still I agree that we have to stand firm in our path and try our best to do good always.

Thank you, Swamiji, for sending such good thoughts like these and for the beautiful video also.

Jaya Guru Hanuman,

Thank you Swamiji for the beautiful message. This message reminded me of a quote – “Men in general lay all the blame of life on their fellowmen, or failing that, on GOd… and say it is fate. Where is fate, and who is fate? We reap what we sow. We are the makers of our own fate. THis misery that I am suffering is of my own doing, and that very thing proves that it will have to be undone by me alone. THerefore, stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny. All the strength and succour you want is within yourselves. Therefore, make your own future.”

Once we understand this we feel relieved as there will be no one else to point fingers. This will help us slowly understand the concept of karma. Karma or Action is a must. We cannot escape it. Karma can be either good or bad. By doing good karma we will get happiness, peace and good future births. By doing bad karma we will get illness, suffering and lower births. If we know that we have to live on earth till we attain salvation this message motivates us to perform good deeds.

In Datta stavam it is said that the highest fruit of dharma is salvation. By continously performing good deeds we will receive higher births and attain salvation. The first two stories from ‘SAPTODAHARINI’ (Silpa Shastra, Fine Arts) that Datta tells to Kartaveeryaarjuna in Datta Darshanam book shows how by performing good deeds we will receive higher births and in the end salvation.

Below is one of the stories from Saptodharini from Datta Darshanam book –
“Indra, long ago there lived in the city of Kampilya, an expert in architecture, by the name of Vidhijna. He was not only proficient in architecture, but also in Vastu (house building), Jyothishya(astrology) and other sastras. What has to be particularly noted here is that he is peaceful, kind and discret . He was neither hypocritical, and did he harbour greed. Therefore , whoever he wanted to build a house in the city, got it constructed through him. Gradually, his income grew and the pressure of work increased. Therefore, he engaged a number of architects to assist him and paid them liberally . Through this he gained a good name also among his equals.

With the increase in income, his acts of charity and magnanimity (generosity of spirit) also increased and ultimately he became the royal architect . Thereafter , his fame spread far and wide. However much his earnings increased and fame grew, he never became conceited, he never spoke harshly, he never talked of his desires, nor did he ever utter a falsehood. He never talked anything to please others. Day by day his humility and meritorious acts increased. In course of time he died and he was a virtuous soul, he enjoyed happiness in heaven for long time. After this period of enjoyment expired., he was born as the king in the same city of Kampilya because of the merit he had earned. Due to the force of good samskaras of the past, he performed even more charitable deeds. He conducted sacrifices and worshipped gods and Brahmins a large scale . Then he died and again he went to heaven, and after enjoying pleasures there for a long time, now he was born again, as a Brahmin in this world.

In this birth he studied the vedas and sastras, diligently practised a life of Dharma, pursued yoga, intently and in the end took sanyas and became a jivanmukta. You seen , Mahendra, he began with architecture and in the end achieved jivanmukti. In climbing thus step by step, there will be no doubt some fatigue, but the path will not be the wrong path. The thing not to be forgotten is that he never abandoned good qualities and principles. Doesn’t this story show that possessing these virtues, even though Silpasastra also, a man can attain liberation.”
Sri Datta Darshanam book can be purcahsed online at – dycusa.org/dyc/webstore/Products/311-sri-datta-darshanam.aspx

Let us all pray to Sri Swamiji for strength, intellect and knowledge to perform good deeds.

Humble prostrations to lotus feet of Sri Swamiji who shows us the way to perform good deeds and elevate us.

Om namo hanumate namaha

jaya guru datta Appaji thank you Appaji for this wonderful video.we definitely try to follow this message Appaji.jgd

Oh Appaji, please give me strength to bear my karmas and the motivation to perform good deeds for my future. Help me to see all beings as valuable and to think good pure thoughts always. Om namo Hanumate namaha. Jaya Guru Datta.

JGD. My dearest Appaji, and most dear Puttuji, I am at a loss for words. These are truths that should be apparent. I have been trying but that superb exposition of your dozen words has given me the motivation to try harder. With your divine love and Mataji’s immense compassion I pray and prostrate at your lotus feet to be a better human. Jaya Mataji.

jai gurudatta appaji meeru krishnawathaarumlo bhagavathgeetalo cheppinatlu “mayyewa mana aadhthsawa maye budhium nevesaya nivasishyasi myyewa autha uoordhwaum na sumsayah” aunte manasunu, budhini naayunde lagnum chesi, dhynisthe neevu naa yunde untavu. memu gatha janamalo eevidhamuga chesi untaamu aunduku prathi phalamuga meeru ee janamalo kuda maathone yunnaru sri guru dattatreyayanamah. om namo hanumathe namah

jaigurudevadatta gurudeva meeru geetalo “mano nigrahumtho nannu saranu pomdi, neevu chese sarwakarma phalaalni naake aurpinchu.” cheppinaru dhani phalamuga sakshath dattaswrupamiena meeru maaku guru devuluga labhincharu. jai bholo jagthguru swamijiki jayamu jayamu ee dhthudini maaku aundinchina jayalakshmi mathaki , naraharitheerdaswamiki . jayamu jayamu. om namo hanumathe namah

Jaya Guru Dutta! I was so worried reading this message, I desperately looked for Puttuji’s interpretation. It was great relief reading it.As rightly said by Puttuji, 12 words say it all.. We pray to His Holiness to steer us clear of vasanas, desires and indiscretion that lead to committing sins that warrant another birth. We so often think that we are not capable of ensuring our own mukti, that we praise the grace of our Guru for not having given other souls as children to be responsible for! Every day, every hour, our prayer at the feet of His Holiness is to be in our hearts leading our way – our decisions, our feelings and our very being! Let our minds rest on the Holy Feet of our Guru and on nothing else! Sri Guru Dutta. Balu and Sreevidya

JaI Mata ki. This is really good msg…Jai Guru Datta

Jaya Guru Datta. Thank You Sri Puttuji for inspiring and motivating me to continue to do righteous acts for this planet’s future. Sri Appaji’s visage alone inspires and gives good feelings, yet the video is a beautiful presentation…in the first scene we plead to Jayalakshmi Mata for blessings, in the second scene we calmly support and look upon with love, the colorful gentle beings of this planet, even feeding from our own hands!…and the third scene…the butterfly and the trinity flowers show the promise of renewal, and the last scene we again honor our MOTHER GODDESS, who is our support and energy for all that we do. May all my thoughts, words, & actions be pure and sustaining. JAYA MATA!

JGD! There are no more excuses. Let’s simply follow this guidance. It’s in our hands to decide right in the present. SGD!

Jaya Guru Datta Puttuji !!! RAJARAJESHWARI RAJARAJESHWARI RAJARAJESHWARI PAHIMAM TRIPURASUNDARI TRIPURASUNDARI TRIPURASUNDARI RAKSHAMAM !!! Sree Guru Datta !!!!

All dharmas preaches to practise good deeds in life by extending a helping hand and not hurting anyone. Heb. 9:27 states “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. Immediately upon dying, your spirit/soul departs your body and goes back to God. If you have rejected God in this life, God will reject you in the afterlife because He has no choice.” For those who accept God, the afterlife is full of bliss, joy, and wonderful surprises. For those who reject God, the afterlife is lonely, dark, and miserable because of their separation from God. So good deeds on planet earth will give us bliss, joy and association with God forever.

JGD. We have been blessed from past lives to be in the divine presence of Appaji today, not only seeing Him, but serving him in places like Aripo Datta Ganga and the Nada Sangama Steel Orchestra in Trinidad. In this present birth, I thank Sri Swamiji for giving meaning to our lives in the service of Bhagwan Sri Datta.

Jai Guru Datta Swamiji! Thank You for this musical message.
With Your blessings leading us on the path of rightousness and helping to uncover the layers that keep us bound, making us more aware and conscious of our daily behaviors and the many opportunities to be of service and a more positive force in this universe we are blessed with the
possibility of having a “good future birth.” Thank You for the blessings. Sri Guru Datta!

JGD Datta Peetham’s photo: His eyes appear like ours. But what He sees are different sights way beyond our imagination. His words sound like ours. But the energy and meaning that they carry are most profound and transcend our grasp. His thoughts seem like ours. Yet, they cover the breadth and depth of infinity and eternity. His smiles resemble ours but the magic they hold is indescribable. His actions are simple and most graceful. They have the strength to transform the world. Such is the divine personality of our most precious Sadgurudeva. Sri Guru Datta

జయ గురుదత్త, శ్రీ గురుదత్త, ఓం నమో హనుమతే నమః
పుట్టేది గిట్టుట కొరకే, గిట్టేది పుట్టుట కొరకే. ఈ జనన మరణ కాలచక్ర భ్రమణంలో ఇప్పటికి ఎన్ని జన్మలు గడిచినవో, ఇంకెన్ని జన్మలు ఉన్నవో సద్గురువునికే ఎరుక. తండ్రి సత్కర్మలు చేస్తూ,సన్మార్గములో నడవగల శక్తిని మాకు ప్రసాదించి జీవన్ముక్తిని అనుగ్రహించండి. శ్రీ సద్గురు చరనారవిన్దములకు శతకోటి ప్రణామములు.
ఓం శ్రీ జయలక్ష్మి మాత్రే నమః
ఓం శ్రీ సద్గురుభ్యోం నమః

This MMS is so simple, yet so profound. Buddha always said, what youdid in your previous life determines how you live this life. Similarly, how you live this life determines your future life. In the MMS i noted an even more important message about SUSTAINABILITY. Appaji is encouraging us to conserve nature, so that when we are reborn, we will be born into a habitable globe. Irrespective of anything , Our Beloved Sadguru, will continue to seek and find us in each of our lives. So let us a live a life of measured existence , with love and charity as our moto.

జయ గురు దత్త
ఇంత చిన్నసందేశంలో మానవుడు జీవితంలో ఎలా ఉండాలో స్పష్టంగా చెప్పారు. ఎంతో పుణ్య ఫలం ఉంటేనే మానవ జన్మ వస్తుంది అంటారు. మన అదృష్టము వలన ఈ జన్మలో అప్పాజీ ని గురువుగా పొందగాలిగాము. MMS ల ద్వారా మనము నడవవలసిన బాటను ఆయన చాల అందంగా చూపుతున్నారు. కనుక మంచి ఆలోచన, మంచి నడవడికతో ముందుకి నడచి, ఉత్తమ మైన జన్మలు పొంది అప్పాజీ దగ్గరకు చేరుదాము.
సద్గురు పాద పద్మములకు శతసహస్ర కోటి వందనములు.

The law of karma , we have to experience, please, give me strength to act always according to the todays MMS. OM namo hanumate namaha.

Der Gedanke von Puttuji, dass wir mit unserem Planeten achtsam umgehen sollen, damit auch eine kommende Generation noch sauberes Wasser zum Trinken hat, oder gute Luft zum Atmen, drückt auch meine Überlegungen aus. Und wie Puttuji weiterfährt, ist das auf der Persönlichkeitsebene dasselbe. Wir müssen unseren Mind sauber halten, unseren Gedanken nur Positives zum Inhalt geben. Das bedeutet, dass wir tagtäglich an uns arbeiten müssen, damit wir wachsam, präsent und klar sein können.
Ohne unseren SADGURU wäre dies gar nicht möglich.
SWAMIJI, ich danke!

jgd Swami ji You are in my life and that is the biggest blessing of Yours, and with Your grace let me finish my game now and reach You The ultimate Bliss not to come back again please, i know its possible with Your care may i obey You om namo hanumate namaha sgd

Jaya Guru Datta – a very powerful music and message. Good deeds of past yield better births. What a call for all to be righteous !!! however, what if we dont even want the next birth. Well, there is answer for such inquiries from Appaji. That is a desire to be desireless. However, that is a good problem (desire) to have. Then – what do we do? nothing for a no re-birth? not at all. Karma and Gnana are two wings needed for the mumukshu. that is the commandment Sri Rama gave in his experiential learning from Viswamitra and Vasishtha. Karma will get you to a stage where you will be eligible for the gnana to attain salvation. What does this mean? this definitely means SATKARMA – which is nothing but the good deeds. So the good deeds have to be good at the first level, better and get to the best levels subsequently to be able to attain salvation through the gnana. The gnana thus attained will remain with the jeevi and will try not to get back to this vicious cycle of births and deaths. The same thing is elaborated in Guru Geeta and the many discourses of Appaji on Sri Guru Geeta. Thanks a lot Puttuji for the elaborate comment and Appaji for the great message.

Good deeds of this life ~ 18 Aug 2012
Namaste Puttuji, thank You for the beautiful video with Appaji’s bhajan suiting the quote as background music. Good deeds of this life results in good future births. Our good deeds in the past made us get near to Our Sadguru and following Him truthfully in this life itself is a good deed, not only good future births for ongoing spiritual practice but also liberation can be attained easily. Background bhajan says to forgive our mistakes. Sadguru’s way of forgiving our mistakes is by teaching the correct way. So that, disciple will not conduct bad deed again. Thank You Puttuji for being an instrument in our Sadguru, Sri Swamiji’s hand teaching us good deeds.