Thursday, May 31, 2007
Sunday, May 27, 2007
About "Satya" and "Satyadasi"
"Satya" is a Sanskrit word for "truth," but it also includes the concept of "consciousness, awareness and being-ness of truth."
"Dasi" is the feminine form of "servant" or disciple. That is an aspiration that is sought by me to be achieved---to be a disciple & servant of truth in thought, word and deed.
Truth can set us free, free of confusion, free of anger, free of hatred, free of injustice or "adharma" (another Sanskrit term that means injustice, "untruth," deception, immorality, lack of ethics). The Sanskrit word, "Dharma" means truth, "duty to ethical, right-minded action, right livelihood," and justice. It is essential and vital to our existences that we work to embrace "Dharma" to create a world of harmony, clear-headed action, peace and prosperity (not just for the few) but for the many.
In this current cycle, politically, socially, religiously, environmentally, and ethically, there is confusion, hatred, anger which can pollute our consciousness. To make changes or to bring about the "dharma," we each individually must seek to resonate with the "Truth," that is Universal and Eternal. "Truth" does have a frequency or vibration to it that will strengthen each of us and will guide us to take right action.
Many of us, including myself, are being impelled to act, not only politically, but socially and also spiritually, because of our realization that the "Dharma" and our democratic institutions that we have grown up with and cherish are being demolished.
I was inspired to set up this blog to provide yet another venue to exchange ideas about the nature of truth and how to put that awareness and inspiration into action, whether it be social, political, spiritual, environmental, or health and safety.
I'm a believer of "satya-graha" or non-violent action. Gandhi believed that if one takes violent political action, one becomes the tyrant that is being overthrown. He achieved political success through the use of his intelligence and spiritual inspiration. He was effective because he honored, listened to and was guided by that Universal Truth which is powerful, creative and non-destructive, which can be accessed through meditation, contemplation, and introspection. He also believed that whenever violence occurred, there was going to be "blowback" or negative karma to be experienced. He wanted India to be liberated from the British through non-violent methods as he knew that karmically there would be blood on the hands of the Indian people, which they would have to be accountable for at some time. (What goes around comes around!)
Permanent good can never be the outcome of untruth and violence. -Mahatma
Gandhi (1869-1948)
There is no god higher than truth. Mahatma Gandhi
Truth fears nothing but concealment. (proverb)
Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either. Albert Einstein (1879-1955) German-Swiss-U.S. scientist.
Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Epictetus
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it and ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill
Truth is its own reward. Plato
For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead... Thomas Jefferson
"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just." Thomas Jefferson
"A half-truth is nothing but a lie." Yiddish Proverb
Adharma (lies, injustice, corruption, unethical behavior) causes disruptions in our emotions, minds, and physical bodies which lead to imbalances and erratic behavior. It also causes a sense of lack, a lack of hope, lack of love, lack of opportunity and abundance, and a lack of will-power. So it is essential that we all make an effort to "rise above" the frequency or vibration of the negativity of lies, distortions, manipulations, injustices, not only to discern this, but to act from awareness of the truth and to be moved and embraced by that Universal Truth of compassion, understanding and justice.
"Dasi" is the feminine form of "servant" or disciple. That is an aspiration that is sought by me to be achieved---to be a disciple & servant of truth in thought, word and deed.
Truth can set us free, free of confusion, free of anger, free of hatred, free of injustice or "adharma" (another Sanskrit term that means injustice, "untruth," deception, immorality, lack of ethics). The Sanskrit word, "Dharma" means truth, "duty to ethical, right-minded action, right livelihood," and justice. It is essential and vital to our existences that we work to embrace "Dharma" to create a world of harmony, clear-headed action, peace and prosperity (not just for the few) but for the many.
In this current cycle, politically, socially, religiously, environmentally, and ethically, there is confusion, hatred, anger which can pollute our consciousness. To make changes or to bring about the "dharma," we each individually must seek to resonate with the "Truth," that is Universal and Eternal. "Truth" does have a frequency or vibration to it that will strengthen each of us and will guide us to take right action.
Many of us, including myself, are being impelled to act, not only politically, but socially and also spiritually, because of our realization that the "Dharma" and our democratic institutions that we have grown up with and cherish are being demolished.
I was inspired to set up this blog to provide yet another venue to exchange ideas about the nature of truth and how to put that awareness and inspiration into action, whether it be social, political, spiritual, environmental, or health and safety.
I'm a believer of "satya-graha" or non-violent action. Gandhi believed that if one takes violent political action, one becomes the tyrant that is being overthrown. He achieved political success through the use of his intelligence and spiritual inspiration. He was effective because he honored, listened to and was guided by that Universal Truth which is powerful, creative and non-destructive, which can be accessed through meditation, contemplation, and introspection. He also believed that whenever violence occurred, there was going to be "blowback" or negative karma to be experienced. He wanted India to be liberated from the British through non-violent methods as he knew that karmically there would be blood on the hands of the Indian people, which they would have to be accountable for at some time. (What goes around comes around!)
Permanent good can never be the outcome of untruth and violence. -Mahatma
Gandhi (1869-1948)
There is no god higher than truth. Mahatma Gandhi
Truth fears nothing but concealment. (proverb)
Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either. Albert Einstein (1879-1955) German-Swiss-U.S. scientist.
Truth is the property of no individual but is the treasure of all men. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The people have a right to the truth as they have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Epictetus
The truth is incontrovertible. Malice may attack it and ignorance may deride it, but in the end, there it is. Winston Churchill
Truth is its own reward. Plato
For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead... Thomas Jefferson
"I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just." Thomas Jefferson
"A half-truth is nothing but a lie." Yiddish Proverb
Adharma (lies, injustice, corruption, unethical behavior) causes disruptions in our emotions, minds, and physical bodies which lead to imbalances and erratic behavior. It also causes a sense of lack, a lack of hope, lack of love, lack of opportunity and abundance, and a lack of will-power. So it is essential that we all make an effort to "rise above" the frequency or vibration of the negativity of lies, distortions, manipulations, injustices, not only to discern this, but to act from awareness of the truth and to be moved and embraced by that Universal Truth of compassion, understanding and justice.
Thunderbolt quotes
War would end if the dead could return. -Stanley Baldwin, statesman
(1867-1947)
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of
those who have much, it is whether we provide enough for those who have too
little. -Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd US President (1882-1945)
Intolerance of ambiguity is the mark of an authoritarian personality.
-Theodor Adorno, philosopher and composer (1903-1969)
Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to
think sanely under the influence of a great fear. -Bertrand Russell,
philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970)
An open mind is a prerequisite to an open heart. -Robert M. Sapolsky,
neuroscientist and author (1957- )
Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
-Voltaire, philosopher (1694-1778)
(1867-1947)
The test of our progress is not whether we add more to the abundance of
those who have much, it is whether we provide enough for those who have too
little. -Franklin D. Roosevelt, 32nd US President (1882-1945)
Intolerance of ambiguity is the mark of an authoritarian personality.
-Theodor Adorno, philosopher and composer (1903-1969)
Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to
think sanely under the influence of a great fear. -Bertrand Russell,
philosopher, mathematician, author, Nobel laureate (1872-1970)
An open mind is a prerequisite to an open heart. -Robert M. Sapolsky,
neuroscientist and author (1957- )
Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities.
-Voltaire, philosopher (1694-1778)
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