Spiritual Pathways

https://pixabay.com/en/child-boy-toddler-music-laughing-1528308/ May God bless this laughing child in picture  all the way from childhood to old age and beyond When ever you wish someone blessed it is best to say – May God Bless you and the Lord may hear if He deems fit, or one may also say a Certain Saint, angel, god or Holy personality bless you if you are certain that these persons act on behalf of the Almighty and are a channel for His blessings. However, it is better not to bless someone oneself if one is not doing what the Lord wills most times for one does not know then how that blessing would turn out or have any impact at all or not. As a Babaji  in the service of the Lord, at times I do bless others directly, but most times still prefer to say – May God Bless you, for none, not even the mightiest of angels are perfect. Only He is. And as regards me that is certainly true. I still love to use some of the horrid words like – Shit – to make a point. Yesterda

  Ashok in a mystic moment In some companion blog I have written a post – Encounter with a Himalayan Mystic – which describes my surprising encounter with Babaji Haidakhan in the early eighties when I was an Assistant Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi. That post has been a popular one (you can find it in the Life and spirituality blog by using the search tool) because such encounters are unusual and surprising for those still in the world of activity and ambition. Now, finding myself in the same shoes as that of a Himalayan Mystic, every now and then I have equally interesting encounters with those still in the world of activity. This post mentions a few. A friend that I had not met for decades recently chanced upon an image of mine in one of the traditional garbs of a Himalayan Baba and was quite shocked and wondered what had happened to me. He contacted me and enquired. I asked him if he had different dresses for a visit to a golf course

A photo of a godson and god-grandson of Babaji from 2010, learning to walk Here are three simple golden rules that shall make the life of all more beautiful than ever before in a hurry 1. Experience the Magic of new Beginnings daily Do try and remember that every day is a new day, like a new life. When you get up daily, make your bed, visit the toilet, brew a nice cup of tea, listen to the song of birds, and thank the Sun and Universe for this life; for  The grateful are given more and much is taken away from those who are not. If it is not too cold, step out in green for green spaces nurture the soul; walk on the grass bare feet and it shall soothe mind, body and soul and if it is a holiday plan for a picnic to a forest nearby. 2. One thing at a time and a few daily While there seems to be so much to do, remember it is only possible to do one thing at a time well and only a few daily. Sit down in a quiet corner with a note pad and pencil and choose wha