Posted by Temmie on September 10, 2003, at 7:41:39
In reply to re: Jesus and Manjushri, posted by lil' jimi on September 9, 2003, at 14:45:23
Yea!
I am feeling (a little) better.
I remember reading "Autobiography of a Yogi" a long, long time ago (probably 30 years or more!), and reading his promise to be of help and assistance to all who called upon him, was very powerful for me.
I remember FEELING him ... and I guess, because of this, I have an affinity to the Eastern path. I was also invited to study with Swami Rama, but was only 18 at the time, and travel to India seemed way too implausible for one who didn't even possess a driver's license. Anyway ... shortly after this, I ended up joining a Christian religious order -- but that first night, in those twilight moments between waking and sleep -- Swami Rama appeared to me to say goodbye. (!)
I have had other such exeriences, especially after three years in this semi-monastic teaching and service order. I spent hours in silence, meditation and prayer -- and that's when I really got to know Jesus and Mary; but as I was trying to explain to Dena last night -- at least based on what I've experienced -- it requires a certain amount of "lifting up" or becoming more Light -- before I feel able (and open) to communion with the Higher realms.
I know, believe me I know, we are all worthy, we are all beloved, and we all sit, rest, move, and have our being in a cushion of Light -- which sometimes I see. Sometimes I don't.
It's rather like, ahem, if you'll pardon the comparison -- the female orgasm. Yes. The orgasm. Ack! I digress. We are all worthy, all us women out there (men too!), we are all capable, it is a blessing which is available in myriad form at every possible turn -- but unless everything is in place ... one is receptive ... one is open ... one feels ready ... "worthy" ... and is centered in that "right place" at the "right time," one won't necessarily lift into the blossoming of that "other," while different, of course, equally rapturous conclusion. It's a terrible comparison, but the only one I can think of at the monent.
Sorry. :-)
Talking with, chanting Manjushri's mantra, thanking Manjushri (and Paramahansa Yogananda, and Sawmi Rama) for their tireless blessings and aid -- it makes me feel better. Of course, I talk to Jesus and Mary, too -- but at the moment, the mantra: om ah ra pa tsa nah dih ... it just feels good.
And feeling better is going to help me make better choices ... more Light-filled choices ... with more Light-filled outcomes -- and before you know it (assuming all goes well), I'll be working with Jesus Christ, as well. In fact, I'm a priest in a Gnostic Order, and working with Jesus and Mary (particularly, in the context of Mary being the perfect vehicle for giving birth to the Christ, which is helpful for those who also seek to give birth to the Christ within ... to be that perfect vessel) ... and Raphael, Archangel of Healing ... and rarely, but on occasion, some of the other beings I've met ... there are so many blessed individuals to call on/count on -- and this is always part of my work, albeit, sometimes a buried and inaccessible part (but perhaps that's part of our challenge living in this physical world). If Manjushri helps me get there better ... faster ... so be it!
There are many paths to Rome. In fact, I spent most of last night dreaming about my deceased guines pig, Lucy, and if she wants to pop in from time to time to be of help (or bring me love) -- I'm all for it!
Love comes in myriad forms -- including my love for you two!
Om Shanti, Shalom, and many blessings to you both!
I hope this post wasn't offensive.
Temmie
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