Satsang October 18, 4:30
Chanting, Bhajans, and vegetarian potluck dinner
At Ani & Cassie's Home in Huelo. This is also the week of Deepwali festival.
Please call for directions 572-7404
Bhajan practice Thursday, Oct 16 at 4:00 at Bryan's in Paia 283-9798
The dharma of fire is the same wherever it is: in a poor man’s house, in a rich man’s house, in America, in Antarctica, or in the Himalayas. It gives light and heat. The flame always points upwards. Even if we keep the lamp upside down, the flame will burn upwards. The message is that our mind should be focused on the Atman, the Self wherever we are. The lamps remind us of our dharma to realise our divine nature.
One lamp can light several others. You can even light another 1000 lamps, and still the flame and the light of the first lamp will remain as it is. By becoming manifold, the light looses nothing. The lights of Deepavali represent Brahman and creation.
Feeding empty stomachs, lighting blown-out divas (Deepwali lamps) and bringing light to those whose lives are in darkness is the true spirit of Deepavali. This is true prayer. More about Deepwali at http://www.amritapuri.org/3575/deepavali.aum
MOTHERS KITCHEN
Come help prepare a meal for the homeless at
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center, located at 670 Waiale Rd in Wailuku
On Monday, Oct 20 from 3:30-6:30
Please contact Kalyani 344-0325
On Monday, Nov 3 from 3:30-6:30
Please contact Veena 214-5393 or Rajita 280-2630
Amma's North American Tour dates have been announced! San Ramon is Nov 19-22. Please visit http://amma.org/meeting-amma/north-america.
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