Vedanta in Practice

10 responses to “And WHEN & WHERE”

1. Nirmala Balkaran

   17 Aug 2015

   Om Namo Narayanaya!
   My prostrations at the Feet of Maharaj.
   I am so happy to see this part of Maharaj’s blog updated (after a very long period).
   Thanks to Maharaj for giving us a glimpse of the activities there. Singapore is keeping Maharaj extremely busy! How fortunate the children are to be a regular part of Maharaj’s program.
   Hari Om Tat Sat
   Nirmala Balkaran
   Ladysmith, South Africa

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   1. svp

      30 Nov 2015

      ||AUM Sri Ramakrishna sharanam||
      Dear Nirmala
      I think you are the first one to comment on that page “When & Where”!
      Many devotees perhaps notice that there is a Page called “When & Where”, they may even read but hardly had anyone thought of penning a comment! Kudos to you for your keen sense of observation!
      The long delay in updating that page was due to my constant travels since I left the shores of Durban.
      Here, in Singapore a sudden burst of activities has happened where my participation is required. Apart from the listed ones there are some other activities which I do not list yet monitor those activities. Yes, I am no doubt busy.
      May the blessings of Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna be on every member of your family is my earnest prayer!
      Swami Vimokshananda

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2. Nirmala Balkaran

   11 Nov 2016

   Om Namo Narayanaya
   My prostrations at the Feet of the Holy Trio and Maharaj.
   I always scan this When and Where page just to get an idea of what Maharaj’s program looks like. Today even before I looked, I said to myself, “How nice if I see SA featuring on this page!”
   And then I saw the word “Durban”! Imagine my joy and almost immediate disappointment to discover it wasn’t the Durban I had in mind!
   Nonetheless, I am so happy to Maharaj in His element and thriving … albeit in another Durban.
   Hari Om Tat Sat
   Nirmala Balkaran
   Ladysmith, South Africa

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   1. svp

      10 Feb 2017

      ||Aum Sri Ramakrishna sharanam||
      Dear Nirmala
      Noted your flying imagination!
      Yes, Durban doesn’t seem to leave me even though I have left it!
      One day, your imagination of my being in the “real” Durban may also be actualised!! Only Master knows!
      Swami Vimokshananda

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3. Shubha Kota

   1 Dec 2016

   Dear Swamiji,
   So many activities and all for the good of the mankind. I’d have to begin my youth all over again to handle this kind of schedule. Maybe its Swami Vivekananda‘s magic working.
   It’s a good idea even for us to draw out a work schedule every month. It better exposes us as to how productive we are for the society for in the fruits of our labour lies the seeds of our future births and deaths as Swami Vivekananda quotes.
   Wishing you much success!
   Warm Regards
   Shubha Kota
   Singapore

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   1. svp

      10 Feb 2017

      ||Aum Sri Ramakrishna sharanam||
      Dear Shubha
      Thanks for your appreciation!
      Yes, preparing a schedule for our activities is indeed a worthy attempt. What you see in this blog is somewhat pertaining to my activities only. We have four monks and each has tremendous responsibility and have their schedules full every month.The strength to carry out such activities come from Him for Whom we are doing. The karma has to be converted into Yoga. then only these activities would be a solace to self and others.
      May Sri Ramakrishna bless us all!
      Swami Vimokshananda

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4. Afsana Singh

   28 Feb 2017

   Aum Namo Narayana
   Dear Maharaj.
   I have grown much older indeed no doubt, but Maharaj my love for you is still that one of a child. The environment has changed, everything is just so different but I know somewhere in there you have left behind something great in store…which is certainly unknown. Maharaj, I pray to Master and Mother to keep you well where you are and I also pray to them that they bring you back to South Africa really very soon.
   JAI SRI RAMAKRISHNA !
   Afsana Singh
   Phoenix, South Africa

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   1. svp

      26 Mar 2019

      ||Aum Sri Ramakrishna sharanam||
      Dear Afsana
      Trust by His grace, this finds you all hale and hearty!
      Thanks Afsana for your kind words!
      Your prayer for my welfare because it is a sincere prayer, Master would fulfil definitely.
      Regarding His bringing me back to South Africa, I think you should rather wish and pray that may His Will be done. Leave that at His hands and let Him do whatever He pleases. In that way you can gain the wonderful attitude of surrender at His lotus feet.
      Love, best wishes and prayers
      Swami Vimokshananda

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5. Shobha Venkatesh

   25 Mar 2019

   Namaste,
   Please accept my pranam.
   I listened to your lecture “Seeing the Personal God Within” in YouTube.
   As I listened to the lecture, I felt I was listening to one of my friend’s talk about Sri Ramakrishna.
   You have given out a treasure chest for me to medidate.
   Pranam!
   Shobha Venkatesh
   Seattle, USA

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   1. svp

      26 Mar 2019

      ||Aum Sri Ramakrishna sharanam||
      Dear Shobha
      Trust by His grace, this finds you all hale and hearty!
      Thanks for your kind observation!
      Your remark that my lecture has helped you to ‘meditate’ upon Sri Ramakrishna is most welcome!
      It only shows not that my lecture had any such effect, but you as a sincere devotee of the Master could grasp more than what I had said there. It could be achieved because of His special grace upon you.
      May your devotion at His lotus feet be on the increase!
      Love, best wishes and prayers
      Swami Vimokshananda

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