Spirit

Any living organism, would have a body, with an emotion, kindled with a spirit. The most evolved of its kind, to introspect/retrospect beyond its limitations/possibilities. To, holistically/spiritually.. come up with words such as perseverance for probabilities, for a better life after /liberation. Would Spirit then mean 'Sanctifying/ Solidifying, power, in radiating, its truth'. The saying goes, 'Everything is fair in love and war', to have omitted a  crucial sentence after that is....for the ignorant.   To be, completed holistically as.. ' Everything is fair in love and war, for the ignorant. The literal manifestation/implication, of the word spirit, is to elevate/rise, the level of once consciousness to the next platform. To summaries, the essence of every understanding/undertaking....'Ask you will receive,Seek you will find, Knock and the door will be opened to you'....thus, Patience is a virtue and arrogance is a cultivated art..to nurture/cultivate, what 'Spirit', within self/other, is a classic optic/inSightful choice..to have sprung out of the five sensual point of perceptions, we know/call it  as the sense of sight/smell/taste/touch/noice..to have evolved out of the basic five elements of nature called.. light/water/air/earth/space to our current, circumstantially sparked  moment within a quantum known as the time.

The twelve clock coordinates, as  given by a spiritual guide/teacher to his listeners on  spiritual maturity.

"1. It's when we stop trying to change others and focus on changing ourselves.

2. It is when we accept people as they are.

3. It is when we understand that everyone is correct according to their own perspective.

4. It is when we learn to “let go”.

5. It is when we are able to not have "expectations" in a relationship, and we give of ourselves for the pleasure of giving.

6. It is when we understand that what we do, we do for our own peace.

7. It's when we stop showing the world how smart we are.

8. It's when we stop seeking approval from others.

9. It's when we stop comparing ourselves to others.

10. It is when we are at peace with ourselves.

11. It is when we are able to distinguish between "need" and "want" and we are able to let go of that want.

12. Spiritual maturity is gained when we stop attaching "happiness" to material things!"

Pasting within.."Thanking everyone, for your kind thoughts..on his fourth anniversary.

My father, was a struggling verbal orator/communicator..probably thinking, why to express out something, not so sure /experienced about, and thus create disharmony/ guide some one, into making unFavorable/hasty decisions..be personal/financial. Thus maintaining his silence/isolation, from many opportunities / circumstances.

He provided earnestly/prudently, to his extended / own family members. Today, personally can't recollect/remember him asking , anything back in return..noThing. For instance, after repeated / annoying attempts, he may/would say, 'enal enthu anual kunduva'..(bring what ever, you think deemed). Saw a tinkle in his eyes, when we purchased Chivas Regal. He was not materialistic, in / by inherent nature..what ever, we built/purchased, be a smart phone/watch/dress/luxurious additions..he accepted/admired them gracefully. Felt very often, than one or thousand had the same value. Recollecting of/on his daily rituals..can’t think of him, without earnestly enjoying his well lubricated, daily shower ritual / Wearing well ironed clothes..always wondered..why he had to iron his pocket towels/undergarments. His closet, was a delightful place to peak into. He managed his accounts meticulously, with clarity, as to what is where/how much.

He enjoyed privately, to be engaged /attached with the mud/ mother nature. Thus, very often, ended up producing more Chenas(Elephant foot Yam)/Kachil(White Yam)/Chembu(Toaros)/Varazha kulas(Banana planters)…. and had no clue, what to do with it after. Was generous in sharing it with anyone, who turned up during the seasons, without a second taught/hesitation. Have only noticed it lately, that he was generous with birds/creatures who came to feast on them….Can’t remember, to see his temper being lost to such loses. Was over all gentle, with creation in general….can’t think of an occasion, to witness him personally, aggressively chasing away / killing a snake / rat for that matter. He loved /cherished fishing ….saw his delightful sportsmanship, within this craft….probably linked to his fishing expeditions, from his childhood days.

Never advised me on anyThing/anyOne….can’t remember of any specific philosophical conversation with my father. During the last decade of his life, he went daily to the church and closed his eyes, surrendering to the wisdom of the almighty.

He to my underStanding/underTaking, has probably, thus silently reminded/led the seekers, to prob into two words.. unConditional/nonJudgmental, a bit more deeper/wider, which he attempted within his own limitations. Departed, with a lesson, that actions done on time, speaks volumes to words written/spoken towards self/other."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVrjSvxfDXU (inSightfully)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeD3wS4fGEY (forceFully-hard power/Gently-soft power)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FTx7DV7sv8 (articulatiOn!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOGMkgnc2YY(Cultured)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOuEJf8Dr_4 (Chemistry)

https://www.facebook.com/royalinstitution/videos/793790572259801 (combustiOn)

Family

     The most highlighted/promoted, sentence on the word 'Family' is.... 'Father and mother I love you'. When holistically celebrated/outlined, should this symbiotic relationship mean....'For a matrimonially inspired, lifestyle yearning.' The means/values employed, will manifest out as its fruits/outcomes at large.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhjJO7iPKlQ (The wisdom of the wish, is revealed with ages/time.  How it hurts/molds, the individuals, made royal….physically/emotionally….when gifted, to be entitled /privileged. Is it an obliged into/bestowed upon….Curse/Blessing? 1 Samuel 8:10-22)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybY5lrXmPcI (In Malayalam. When and where, the old ways of understandings/undertakings, is being polished/rebranded, to offer the same spirit/wine under a new label/bottle. Many to ridicule its wisdom, wile the most, to appreciate it's charm and glamour  nonjudgmentally/unconditionally till date.)

Salt

     "Be the salt/light to every one"....a message, delivered once upon a time, to the faithful followers, by a supreme spiritual guide/leader....still remains evergreen/relevant to time. The purpose/relevance, of these two sides of a coin, is built on a single word called/coined..'Sacrifice'. If a salt, does not disintegrate/assimilate, to share/spread, its quality/nature to its exposed environment, how does it relate to its relevance/usefulness? Is not, light then a bi-product to have evolved/formed out, of fusion/fission of elements/combinations of give/take? If so, is Salt then, 'Stipulating / Solidifying, a living truth'.  Light then meant to be , 'Living in gratitude, highlighting truth'....for the spiritually driven, and for the believers  promoting liberation theory/state of 'being' humanly human.

    Pasting within, a conversation to have happed today morning, with my friend.... on an organized, blind  monotheistic/polytheistic religious ventures / values, thus to have evolve out into a blog today.

Organized religion, as it evolved, is being diluted by its torch bearers, by its so called anointed/authorized, autonomous, unquestionable authorities.

It has now  become political in nature to fight/win over worldly powers/recognition/fulfill needs. Spirituality to my awareness, is not about proving the other wrong, but it’s all about liberatiOn…..If anyone, is contended/stuck with grade one. No one, can persuade them into grade two, with compulsion/force. Many today, get carried away emotionally, with words/talks and loose the track of/on the purpose. The choice is simple….Play/Pay for the sport, but don’t loose the sportsmanship. Any religion be named x, y, z….to be  driven singularly/plurally, eventually has no depth, if it 'instigates' any one 'competitively'  to think as  us/them.. and is driven by competitiOn, to be better than them/other. Such spiritual ventures are  simply shallow / hallow/  noisy. Some people marry, because they want some one to take care of them, when that are sick/old. It’s called selfishness by many ….many people justify it by saying, I provide,  money/shelter/food….so deserve's service/loyalty back. If so why to marry? Keep a cook/nurse….see, the essence of the matrimony  of marriage relationship, is then being  diluted….so is with many organized religions. Some keep many wives legally/some one/some keep parallel hidden relationships ….what is the purpose of all?

For majority men/women today, it’s for sex/pleasure ….Is it not? Many monotheistic religions permit them legally ….many don’t. Why? Spiritual venture is perceived/established differently, to once evolved 'convenience-desires/consciousness-limitation'.

At the end , light does not become darkness….but it is darkness, which need light, to explore/expose itself….is my take on your word evil/satan. Light is relevant for the darkness only. As any doctor, is relevant for the sick and a comfort for the healthy. Like wise, Avatars did not come, looking only for the holy people, but for dispelling darkness/exploring the potential of dark mindsets into constructive beings. The ignorant judge / brand the unknown/deprived as satan-devil/sinner-outcast....is my opinion on spirituality/liberation principle. More that two third, of our explored universe is darkness-deprived of light/dark matter-unknown….is also a fact. It is an atom/cell which reveals / divides to manifest out light/dispelled ignorance, out of  supreme sacrifices/unions is also the universal truth. Living in gratitude, highlighting truth.... is it not then the light? Thus it’s darkness, which need/seek for the light, to reveal /reflect on itself for an everlasting, meaningful/purpose driven lifE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXxZRZxafEQ (What is light?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xe1s65IH0w ( Cells. Does it need light / Symbiotic relationship?)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZ7hwUduMoU (TED insight on light)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk_0QM_UA4I (Comprehended to be quantified!)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POmFL3F7dBk (A grain/ray of salt/light : Malayalam)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF0AaPgoW2c (A guide : Malayalam)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhJSpDvsQiw (Current affairs : Malayalam)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eA3oooyLeF4 (ConversatiOn : Malayalam)

Mercy

     The two most liberating/redeeming words, are 'Mercy'/'forGive'. Thus, to seek/give forgiveness, are considered to be the most appropriate/demanding words, within a life span. Mercy, is it then 'Make enemy, receive children's yearnings'.  The kingdom of God, is compared to a child's heart/mindset, to let go/smile back, after a short / brief pause. Mercy, is reEnforced / reminded by, the trio 'spirits' of Faith-for an intrinsic:intrusive truth hunger:hunt / Hope-holding of positive emotions / Trust-that reliable understanding, solidifying truth. These trios, can be sustained meaningfully by meditation/ humbling prayers. So would Prayer be, Pleadingly reflecting, and yearning eternal radiance. The keys to these locks, only seek an open mind/attitude. Many follow the guidance/doctrine paths.... set and established by a spiritual guide/guru: to mean...awakening of consciousness from ignorance/darkness into consciousness/light. Thus Guru to mean 'Guiding under resonating underStandings:underTakings'

    One has a choice, to offer to the  broken another chance/ignore ignorantly....reflected well within these stories. Pointing to a seeker  to be simply unConditional/nonJudgemental and help shred the ignorance of ego/pride linked to infinite vanity/ unprecedented prejudices. 

Purpose of everything, when mercifully translated

"An elderly woman had two large pots, each hung on

the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck.

One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot

was perfect and always delivered a full portion of

water. At the end of the long walks from the stream

to the house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.

For full two years, this went on daily, with the

woman bringing home only one and a half pots of

water.

Of course, the perfect pot was proud of its

accomplishments. But the poor cracked pot was

ashamed of its own imperfection, and miserable that

it could only do half of what it had been made to do.

After two years of what it perceived to be bitter

failure, it spoke to the woman one day by the stream.

'I am ashamed of myself, because this crack in my

side causes water to leak out all the way back to

your house.'

The old woman smiled, 'Did you notice that there are

flowers on your side of the path, but not on the other

pot's side?' 'That's because I have always known

about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your

side of the path, and every day while we walk back,

you water them.

' For two years I have been able to

pick these beautiful flowers to decorate the table.

Without you being just the way you are, there would

not be this beauty to grace the house.'

Moral of the Story:

Each of us has our own unique flaw. But it's the

cracks and flaws we each have that make our lives

together so very interesting and rewarding. You've

just got to take each person for what they are and

look for the good in them."

Tools to pick/choose, to be inherently merciful

"In Ancient Greece, Socrates had a great reputation of wisdom. One day, someone came to find the great philosopher and said to him:

- Do you know what I just heard about your friend?

- A moment, replied Socrates. Before you tell me, I would like to test you the three sieves.

- The three sieves?

- Yes, continued Socrates. Before telling anything about the others, it's good to take the time to filter what you mean. I call it the test of the three sieves. The first sieve is the TRUTH. Have you checked if what you're going to tell me is true?

- No, I just heard it.

- Very good! So, you don't know if it's true. We continue with the second sieve, that of KINDNESS. What you want to tell me about my friend, is it good?

- Oh, no! On the contrary.

- So, questioned Socrates, you want to tell me bad things about him and you're not even sure they're true? Maybe you can still pass the test of the third sieve, that of UTILITY. Is it useful that I know what you're going to tell me about this friend?

- No, really.

- So, concluded Socrates, what you were going to tell me is neither true, nor good, nor useful. Why, then, did you want to tell me this?

"Gossip is a bad thing. In the beginning it may seem enjoyable and fun, but in the end, it fills our hearts with bitterness and poisons us, too!"

Gossips undresses and shames and leaves innocent people who cannot defend themselves vulnerable. It unclothes human dignity and shames the others unfairly. We kill innocent people with our gossip and bad mouthing… Gossip is the stripping of human dignity by bitter souls."

Focus/Sharpen: Be merciful to self first

"Once upon a time, a very strong woodcutter asked for a job in a timber merchant and he got it. The pay was really good and so was the work condition. For those reasons, the woodcutter was determined to do his best.

His boss gave him an axe and showed him the area where he supposed to work.

The first day, the woodcutter brought 18 trees.

“

Congratulations

,” the boss said. “Go on that way!”

Very motivated by the boss words, the woodcutter tried harder the next day, but he could only bring 15 trees. The third day he tried even harder, but he could only bring 10 trees. Day after day he was bringing less and less trees.

“I must be losing my strength”, the woodcutter thought. He went to the boss and apologized, saying that he could not understand what was going on.

“When was the last time you sharpened your axe?” the boss asked.

“Sharpen? I had no time to sharpen my axe. I have been very busy trying to cut trees…”

Reflect on this:

Our lives are like that. We sometimes get so busy that we don’t take time to sharpen the “axe”. In today’s world, it seems that everyone is busier than ever, but less happy than ever.

Why is that? Could it be that we have forgotten how to stay “sharp”? There’s nothing wrong with activity and hard work.

But we should not get so busy that we neglect the truly important things in life, like our personal life, taking time to fulfill our hobbies, giving more time for our family, taking time to read, enhancing our skills, upgrading our knowledge, being aware of our strengths and weaknesses, spending time for our self-development and health etc.

We all need time to relax, to think and meditate, to learn and grow. If we don’t take the time to sharpen the “axe”, we will become dull and lose our effectiveness."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGOA7uNm22o (Detoxification!....)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVGqPa8cMLU (Identification and management....Soft vs Hard)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boRV7otSwfI  (Focused! / Clarity:purpose driven....)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_x-IU4JqxQ (Tips!....)

Light

     The word warmth/light, is a bi-product of supreme sacrifices/chemical reactions, within its totality. Light, would it imply to be, 'Living in grace/gratitude, highlighting truth'. Then, what should Grace be, to complement light? Is it 'Gratifyingly radiating and courageously enforcing'. Reminded at a platform, to be the light/salt, where the supreme teacher, mentioned to look at him, who came within flesh, to learn from/ be transformed into.....to evolve out from the olden ways, into the new way.... to be liberated. 

    The past:olden/ Present:evolving/ Future:newer version, is always a collective given choice....with a mantra to Learn/unLearn/reLearn....unConditionally/nonJudgementally. Reflect on, Mercy/Forgiveness/Miracle/Simple transformations, to blossom out gracefully.

    Reminded..."The mind is a universe and can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven. I know this because I have experienced it. The mind is capable of great things, of creating worlds, of imagining the unimaginable. And yet, it is also capable of great darkness, of creating nightmares, of imagining horrors beyond comprehension.It is up to us to choose what we focus on, what we allow our minds to create. We have the power to shape our own reality, for better or for worse."

"A teacher was asked by his pupil..What is more important the destination/journey? The teacher replied the company. Followed by another question. Then, what is spiritual maturity?

It's when we stop trying to change others and focus on changing ourselves.

It is when we accept people as they are.

It is when we understand that everyone is correct according to their own perspective.

It is when we learn to let go.

It is when we are able to not have expectations in a relationship, and we give of ourselves for the pleasure of giving.

It is when we understand that what we do, we do for our own peace.

It's when we stop showing the world how smart we are.

It's when we stop seeking approval from others.

It's when we stop comparing ourselves to others.

It is when we are at peace with ourselves.

It is when we are able to distinguish between need and want and we are able to let go of that want."

12. Spiritual maturity is gained when we stop attaching "happiness" to material things! 

       https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m8AHHduTM0 (hisStory, of a hymn!)

        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7DKxf3OTmI (A hymn..)

withIn

     'Look within'....what does it imply, when our revered avatars/gurus/philosophers/teachers, very often prompts/reminds us to reflect upon/introspect at? As a science/biology enthusiast, encouraging a creator's manifestation within everything/everyone.  When looking at/within anything, am amazed/marvel on, the energy manifestation, of the dynamic homeostatic/symbiotic relationship, of diverse systems/cells, living at ease / in harmony, within any living organism/things be at atomic/elemental status . We encounter,  destructiOn/canceroUs invasions, originating initially at a localized region/zone, to eventually manifest out as malignant. Some detected early/late....do we probe/resolve at the 'caUse/sympToms' level? What is the purpose of any emotions,  happy-encouragements/sad- disappointments....when/if the relevance of one is irrelevant without the other. Would life be meaningless/boring then? Many walk/sail through these wave of emotions gracefully/naturally, many get drowned/burned within this saga of existence. Which field thrives, without constant effort/maintenance?

    When many, spiritually driven avatars / scientifically motivated  messengers, are ignored/destroyed at,  their roots. Found some, evolving ignorantly perceived/acknowledged  messages, floating within media platforms. Eventually, to reflect upon and introspect, do we promote evil, which is 'envious vales, in lives ' or hope, which is 'holding on positive emotions'. The bi-products of challenges are opportunities....some drown/many thrive, within its constant factor, called time. Within, tells us / open's up, to an inSight/lessOn, that there is no cells within its organs/systems, which does not give way to the other. Every cells within, has a defined/ purpose driven , calibrated life span. The body/consciousness, as a whole, only has a choice to redefine/reformat it to its vision/mission at any given circumstance/point in its lifetime. Many take hundreds/thousands of rebirths/lessons, to reach the enlightenment status per many insightful theological understandings/undertakings. Where clarity of purpose/roles is required to begin with....what is expected from whom? What from a spiritual teacher/politician/defense personal/farmer so forth and so on. Where withIn tells/shows to  us clearly/with clarity/precision, the role of blood /muscular/brain /kidney cells with its energy consumption requirements/life span, if to be probed/researched.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/859726861759468?s=single_unit (In Malayalam)

Lent:Episode 1 (Jesus on food/recognition/authority ….Mat: 4:1-11) Nurses / Assistant aids, are paid the least/most in Catholic /Christian hospitals. Teachers/Assistants paid the least /most in Catholic/Christian unaided schools/institutions globally? Very very true, an eye opener for their future to retain/sustain meaningfully. Within this season of lent meaning 'learning endurance, not temptation' ….let it begin first at home, before casting a stone at someone else. 'To whom much is given, much more is expected back'....that is clarity in transparency/accountability, when probed/pressed to be justified logically. 'After all , who can serve two masters'.

https://www.facebook.com/anto.kurian.9862/videos/3418291698442100 (In Malayalam)

Lent:Episode 2 (Jesus on food/recognition/authority.... Mat 4:1-11) Current affairs reflectiOn….’She looks well fed by her parents/institution….sustained efficiently today, either from a collage /school/hospital/nursing home …..they don’t need, any more gifted charities / money, from any beggars…she innocently mentioned / highlighted the current truth/reality.

Why can’t the righteoUs seekers, set an example, and install cameras around/inside their habitat. If some one has nothing to hide, why should any one be scared? The spiritual guide, to have mentioned to behave like the 'Dove' - managing sensual desires /'Snake'-be prepared and vigilant every moment. Meaning, to value and treasure monogamous relationships / Vigilantly produce evidences, when asked. To whom, much is given, much more will be asked/accounted from, has already  been foretold. 

Prayer

     Prayer is Pleading reflectively and yearning enduring radiance.. is a prayer, fulfilled life . It instills within the seeker, a discipline of patience/piety/humility/hope. The results/bi-product from prayers is often described as a miracle / an answer. Prayer opens up the communication channel for an introspective clarity/quest. The closest analogue, to its outcome/answer, can be compared to the three colors of the traffic light, Green-go and let go, its meant to be thus. /Yellow-pause and wait a bit more. /Red-stop, not to pursue. Within the choices, one should have reverence to the fact that, the relevance of positive/negative spirit, is symmetrical. Reminded "When the 'mind' is weak, situation is a problem; When balanced, it's a challenge; when strong, the situation becomes an opportunity." Where the mind is.... My impulsive, needy desire.

   Prayer is to be unconditionally/nonjudgmentally ventured, to relinquish its full potential. 'Prayer is power' for many of its disciples....giving answers to their needs / recognization quest / authority drives. To aid/facilitate the prober with the shield of service to self/others, within a symbiotic relationship. Prayer is very often linked to a word, called purpose. A powerful / impactful word, worth contemplating seriously, is the past ancestral/ parental / self accumulated word called 'Karma'/Deeds.... to be engraved unconsciously/consciously into our memory/consciousness....where prayer/words, have the power to penetrate/ recognize/ heal. Many call this healing grace / touching as the placebo effect / coincidence. The beginning of everything was from nothing, but from a word, to become words/sentences/chapters to unfold and be expressed/revealed as sensual experiences over ages. Spiritually highlighted/underlined as the word, which was initially with the divine, revealed later in flesh as an individual/avatar, left us with the invisible holy spirit/lessons, to be explored/ventured to realize its nature. 

    Before any prayers, its worth remembering/reflecting on the time revealed lessons....because we survive/sustain within a supremely self sacrificing platform/universe, where those who don't have anything.. fight over pennies/inches of land. Those who struggled in their life, and to have accomplished/possessed something, eventually get lost into the purpose of everything / get confused into the meaning of life. Take time to explore/communicate/collaborate with each other, else will be another case study/lesson for someone, to discuss. Many a times, we end up ignorantly, reinventing the wheels. Adding within, some time revealed/tested words of wisdom....which reminds us  "Ask-to get / Seek--to find / Knock---to open"

" To improve your mood, exercise daily/laugh often; To think more clearly; meditate humbly/ Pray meaningfully; To understand the world/ Read, listen, explore; To understand yourself/ Write; to become open minded. To help people, help yourself first / seek understanding, with responsibilities; To learn fast, have fun / derive purpose."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tx5yJzXsO3k (....)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzcKcf5l_LM (A lyrical prayer....)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8DP3CMpeMs (Prayer of a saint....)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waIL-WeDW4k (Perspectives of/on prayer....)