Expansion

Sadhana

New Ear

 





Quote: A philanthropist is a man who gives away what he should be giving back.

Humor: Rahul was in a terrible accident at work. He fell through a floor tile and ripped off both of his ears. Since he was permanently disfigured, he settled with the company for a rather large sum of money and went on his way. One day, he decided to invest his money in a small, but growing telecom business. Soon he realized that he knew nothing about running such a business and quickly set out to hire someone who could do that for him.

After interviewing many candidates who made fun of him having no ears, he met with a very young man who was fresh out of college. He was smart. He was handsome. And he seemed to be a better businessman than others he interviewed. Rahul was anxious, but went ahead and asked the young man: "Do you notice anything different about me?" And to his surprise, the young man answered: "Yes. You wear contact lenses."

Rahul was shocked, and said, "What an incredibly observant young man. How in the world did you know that?"

The young man fell off his chair laughing hysterically and replied, "Well, it's pretty hard to wear glasses with no ears!"
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Ever-rest!

Swan is ever a restless bird
Busy seeking haven and food
Finds its rest in its tiny abode
Every dawn with its own herd
My mind is also such one bird
Strayed for lives…weary and tired
Let it now enter the nest
Thy holy feet for its rest
Having Thou in my little heart
Before the soul is set to depart
Today itself, nay this very moment
No time to wait, life is evanescent
How can I remember Thou in my thought
When death is near, choking my throat?

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Pray for what you want, work for what you need
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Answering the phone, the priest was surprised to hear the caller introduce herself as an IRS auditor.

“But we do not pay taxes,” the priest said. “It isn't you, Father, it’s one of your parishioner, Sean McCullough. He indicates on his tax return that he gave a donation of $15,000 to the church last year. Is this, in fact, the truth?”

The priest smiled broadly. “The check hasn't arrived yet, but I’m sure I’ll have it when you call me next time!”
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Spirit of Teaching

Quality of a teacher is not determined by

how well he teaches

how many he teaches, and

how long he teaches , but

how many lives he changed by his teaching

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One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. - Carl Jung

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Some boy scouts from the city were on a camping trip. The mosquitoes were so fierce, the boys had to hide under their blankets to avoid being bitten. Then one of them saw some lightning bugs and said to his friend, "We might as well give up. They're coming after us with flashlights."

Love Exclusive!

I worship not Thee, Oh dweller of all hearts

To free myself from pairs of contrasts

Neither to escape the tortures of hell

Nor even for company of heavenly damsel

Make me seat Thou in my heart’s throne

I seek not virtue, much less any fortune

Not any pleasure that excite my senses

Make me strong to face anything that happens

As outcome of my own past action

This indeed to Thee my sole supplication

To Thy holy pairs of feet my Intense love

For lives to come, forever, ever to grow…

(Inspiration from Mukunda Mala)

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Richness is not earning more, spending more or saving more; it is only when you need No More! -  Swami Vivekananda

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Teacher: "George Washington not only chopped down his father's Cherry tree, but also admitted doing it.
Now do you know why his father didn't punish him?"
One Student: "Because George still had the axe in is hand."
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The Winner Takes It All

Eternal Truth is ever the winner
unopposed, for other is never
Thou art every soul’s most dear
to the wise near, otherwise far
O Mukunda, Thou art
winner of Devaki’s heart to excite
your fraternity’s conquering light
victorious soft-skinned dark delight
successful slayer of world’s plight
(inspiration from Mukunda Mala)
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 It moves, it moves not; it is far, it is near; within everyone, all-pervading as well - Ishavasyopanishad
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Mad men are given a test to check their mental state. The instructor draws a door on the wall and orders them to go out.

They start rushing to the door but one remains sitting. The instructor goes to him and asks; “why didn’t you join the others?” He replies, "let them fight they forgot I have the keys"
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