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Yesterday, I received a new name from my Guru, Sri Chinmoy. The name is Tejvan. It means "enthusiasm, dynamism and self giving"
It was a very good experience to receive a new name, now all I need to do is update 70 odd websites and blogs...
Post by Shardul on the meaning of his name
At school, I never really remember being taught how to write. Maybe I didn't pay much attention, or maybe it wasn't covered.
Therefore, recently I thought it would be useful to try and learn the many rules about using the comma.
The problem with writing an article like this, is that my use of comma's is less than perfect. But, at least I have a better idea than before.
The Art of Writing Good Emails
Everybody writes emails but here are a few tips to write better emails.
If you have any other tips, please leave a comment.
A variety of Tulips called, "Sri Chinmoy", currently flowering in my garden.
Sri Chinmoy in Thailand with Buddhist monks.
- I am a great admirer of Projjwal's photo's. His recent collection from Thailand are well worth seeing. Thailand 2007
- World Harmony Run 2007 has already begun in Europe. Enjoy the photos and reports from the run live from the road.
- Tomorrow is Shutdown day. Could you survive for a day without the internet? It would be difficult but I'm tempted to give it a try. I'm just trying to remember what I did before the advent of the internet.
- 20 Greatest Historical Myths Noivedya has written an entertaining list of 20 historical myths.
- Fawlty Towers episodes watch some selected highlights of one of the great comedy programs of all time.
- Monty Python video clips
Daffodils in Oxford Botanic Gardens March 2007
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From Seventy Seven Thousand Services Trees.
By: Sri Chinmoy
I enjoyed reading this article by Roger called "The God of Wild Places"
"The mountaineer, the adventure racer, the desert explorer, the backpacker trekking in remote mountains or jungles- what is it they are seeking, and why are they seeking it in the extremes of nature and the elements? Undoubtedly there is some "vital urge" in us that thirsts for new and more intense sensations and experiences, even those potentially painful or arduous. But does this urge have its roots in something deeper, a spiritual longing or impulse from the soul?"
Sri Chinmoy has often spoken on the inherent divinity of nature.
- Why is it the beauty of nature gives me boundless joy?
Sri Chinmoy: Precisely because the beauty of nature is the expression of the One who is all Beauty. Whenever we see something, we see inside that thing the inner presence, the inner consciousness, of its creator. The Creator of nature is God Himself. He expresses Himself in and through Nature. When we see nature's beauty, we get overwhelming joy because the Creator and Owner is God."
I am enjoying reading Ashrita's Blog
Ashrita finds time to break numerous world records, and seems to have a lot of fun in the process.
This post will make you smile:
In the spiritual life we come to learn of the immortality of the soul and the idea of eternity. But at the same time a spiritual seeker needs to value the importance of time. It is tempting to feel that after making a certain amount of progress we can stop and relax. Sri Chinmoy suggests that during our meditation, we should not think about anything but our meditation. It is no good to spend time in meditation when our attention is elsewhere.
“Always say, 'Today is the only chance I have, absolutely the last chance.' Then you are bound to get a good meditation. Otherwise, there is no goal. If you feel, 'Oh, now I am only twenty-eight. At the age of seventy-eight I will realise God,' then you will never realise God. Perhaps at the age of thirty or forty God will call you to the other side.”
This beautiful image I found in Pavitrata's gallery.
When I see a good image in the gallery. I like to leave a comment. Usually I can't think of anything better to say than nice photo. But it makes it easier to find the really good photos. Because of the listing of recent comments.
A comic genius like Peter Sellers comes along only very rarely. As an actor he was remarkably versatiles. In particular in the cold war satire "Dr Strangelove" he played several characters leading upto a memorable climax.
Of all his films my favourite are probably the Pink Panther Series in which Peter played the hapless Inspector Cleauseau.
Even if you have seen the Pink Panther films many times you will enjoy this compilation video: The Best of Pink Panther
The ability to do impersonations is often the sign of a great comic. Here Peter Sellers gives us a seemless impersonation of the various English accents, from Cockney to Queen's English. - I'm English and I would struggle to do any of them.
Biography of Peter Sellers by R.Pettinger
