Q494
How does one dwell on the meanings of the Bhajans while singing or participating in them?
When you sing Bhajans, dwell on the meanings of the songs and the message of each Name and Form of God. Rama - the name should evoke in you the Dharma He embodied and demonstrated. Radha - the name should evoke in you supramental, super-worldly Love she had as the greatest of the Gopis. Shiva - the name should evoke the supreme sacrifice of the drinking of the Halahala poison for the good of the world; the cool grace heightened by the cascade of the Ganga and the moonlight from the Crescent. Do not waste time purposelessly; let every moment be Bhajan. Know the purpose of Bhajan or Namasmarana and devote yourself wholeheartedly to it; derive the maximum benefit from the years allotted to you.
(SSS Vol 7, pg 67-68)
O LORD, TAKE MY LOVE
O Lord, take my love, and let it flow in fullness of devotion to Thee;
O Lord, take my hands, and let them work incessantly for Thee;
O Lord, take my soul, and let it be merged in One with Thee;
O Lord, take my mind and thoughts, and let them be in tune with Thee;
O Lord, take my everything, and let me be an instrument to work for Thee.
About Me
After almost 20 years of active seva (service) - creating and sharing graphic art inspired by Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba - I now find myself in a quieter space of inward reflection. The urge to constantly 'do' has gently dissolved into simply 'being'.
This Sai Divine Inspirations page in Blogspot will continue to share Swami's love and messages through scheduled posts as long as the platform exists, but my role has shifted from outward expression to silent presence. I remain deeply devoted, but will be less visible in the spiritual community.
May these offerings of love from my heart continue to inspire, uplift, and serve all... as they were always meant to.
All is His will. All is His work. All is His Love.
Om Sai Ram and May Swami bless everyone...
With Much Gratitude,
adeline108
How does one dwell on the meanings of the Bhajans while singing or participating in them?
When you sing Bhajans, dwell on the meanings of the songs and the message of each Name and Form of God. Rama - the name should evoke in you the Dharma He embodied and demonstrated. Radha - the name should evoke in you supramental, super-worldly Love she had as the greatest of the Gopis. Shiva - the name should evoke the supreme sacrifice of the drinking of the Halahala poison for the good of the world; the cool grace heightened by the cascade of the Ganga and the moonlight from the Crescent. Do not waste time purposelessly; let every moment be Bhajan. Know the purpose of Bhajan or Namasmarana and devote yourself wholeheartedly to it; derive the maximum benefit from the years allotted to you.
