The Dance Of The Soul

The Dance Of The Soul

These words that you are about to wander through are from the April 2014 Issue of the Pune Youth Newsletter, edited by Sri Jullie Chaudhuri, dedicated at the enchanting Lotus Feet…HE is the One Who inspires…HE Who motivates…HE our inspiration…HE our motivation…in Him lies all kinds of celebrations…He the ultimate jubilation…To our Guru, Guide, Parent, Friend and God…we offer all that we are and ever will be…

Ganeshaya Namah Saraswatyai Namah Sri Gurubhyo Namah Hari Aum…

Aham somamahanasam bibharmyaham tvastaram uta pusanam bhagam
Aham dadhami dravinam havismate supravye e yajamanaya sunvate
I sustain Soma, the moon which dispels darkness, the Adityas…Tvasta, Pusha, Bhaga…the life infusing air…and I endow with wealth the worshipper…the one who offers oblation…I enhance the prosperity of a person who leads his life based on the essence of wisdom…revering the sages.

Aham rastri sangamani vasunam cikitusi prathama yajniyanam
Tam ma deva vyadadhuh purutra bhuristha tram bhurya vesayantim

I am the ruling Queen, the foremost power that bestows treasures, first of those who are worthy of worship…replete with wisdom and all aspects of knowledge. The wise realise Me and see Me in the Universe in all the diverse Forms. That Me by their sadhana they have installed in their hearts…in many places, with many homes to enter and abide in.
– Devi Sukta- Song of the Goddess
(Vak Sukta…Vak Ambhrini and Her Song of the Soul)

Oh! Beloved Mother Sai – You, are our wealth, our life infusing breath…it is You, Who sustains us…You, indeed are our essence and it is You Whom we adore and revere. You are the Source of all knowledge and wisdom…and we are aware of You and experience You in all that is around us…it is You, Whom we abide by and have installed forever in our heart.

Come, show us a way to purify our mind…the mind is the root…for a wondrous tree to flower and fruit…a root that needs nurturing and care…for the blossoming of fresh pure and fragrant thoughts…a sterling attribute…that none can dispute.
So too, the mind can be a route…oh, so fine…that leads straight to a heritage divine…that our words and deeds by and by may express and comply…complete allegiance to Thee, Oh, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai…

Oh! Beloved Lord, come…grant us devotion so true…that can touch Your Heart. An iota of Thy compassion can heal the environment; come, instill faith and fortitude…patience and gratitude…a righteous attitude…heal, repair and correct the mindset and herald in a much required transformation. Cause the effect…and effect the cause…help us let go, balance and blend the ‘was’ with the now…the ‘is’…assist us to adhere the unseen clause and cosmic laws…guide and steer our life, Beloved One towards a harmonious divine cause.

An alteration sans any altercation.
Do not be under the false impression that you can perform an evil deed and be done with it; remember that you will have to face the consequences for the rest of your life. – Baba

There is so much reflected in one’s attitude. Some inherited traits, some impressions from prior lifetimes…some influenced and adapted as the journey from infancy to adulthood commences and continues. Some qualities are virtuous, some shabby, some noble and noteworthy…some incorrect, erring and unworthy. These overlapping coatings control the reaction and response of each individual as he/she sails upon the ocean of life. However, regular scrutiny, mental housekeeping, self study, examination, introspection and inspection can make these layers fall away as do onion peels…heightening a near exemplary transformation.

There is something we all owe our soul – a stillness…a calm demeanour…a ‘sthita prajna’ state that can be wrought only through ethics and ethical behavior…exacting compliance with the Beloved Master’s simple, yet profound maxims…faith and belief in the Will and the Glory of God…the Glorious Will of God…that consistently exhorts and elevates us all to –
Love All, Serve All; Help Ever, Hurt Never; Samastha Lokaah Sukhino Bhavantu…Samastha Jeeva Sukhino Bhavantu…
The soul has danced with life…donning many a form…assuming many a role…spanning innumerable epochs in the ballroom of time…without achieving deserving fulfillment.

Hasn’t Prapti been somewhat elusive…?
The soul’s betrothal to the material world did not always augment a serene affiliation.
However, now in this lifetime, having savored moments in the Divine Presence, how can it not seek a higher way of living and being…? Any and every kind of restlessness, however subtle, one will realise gradually…eventually is an undetected, unrecognized, imperceptible…deep pursuit of and for the Supreme Source. Just as a stream rushes towards a river…and a river gushes forth towards the ocean…so too, the soul can never be content to meander off-course and remain for any length of time away from its Source.

Restlessness is only the rise and fall of a wave on the ocean that you are. Nothing matters, so long as the depths are secure. Success is not important: failure does not matter. The river of eternity is flowing ever into the ocean of the Supreme Will. – Baba

II Samastha Lokah Sukhino Bhavantu II

The Dance Of The Soul – A Journey Beyond the Body and Mind

The Dance Of The Soul is a beautiful way to understand the inner movement of life. The body may walk, work, speak, and rest, but deep within, the soul is on a sacred journey. It moves through experiences, learns through joy and pain, and slowly awakens to its divine nature. This dance is not seen by the eyes; it is felt in silence, love, faith, and transformation.

Human life often looks like a collection of duties, desires, struggles, and relationships. We wake up, work, worry, plan, succeed, fail, and begin again. But behind all these outer activities, there is a deeper rhythm. Every event is shaping us. Every challenge is teaching us. Every blessing is reminding us that life has a higher purpose than mere survival.

The Dance Of The Soul begins when a person starts asking deeper questions. Who am I beyond this name and body? Why do I seek happiness outside but still feel incomplete? What is the purpose of love, suffering, service, and devotion? Such questions may arise quietly, but they open the door to spiritual growth. They turn the mind inward and guide the heart toward truth.

The soul dances through many emotions. Sometimes it moves through joy, gratitude, and peace. At other times, it passes through sorrow, fear, and confusion. But none of these emotions is permanent. They are like changing music. The soul learns not to become trapped in one note. It slowly discovers that there is a silent witness within, untouched by every passing mood.

The Dance Of The Soul also teaches us that pain is not always meaningless. Difficult moments can break pride, soften the heart, and awaken compassion. A person who has suffered deeply may become more understanding toward others. A wound, when accepted with faith, can become a doorway to wisdom. The Divine often uses life’s tests to polish the inner being.

In this sacred journey, love plays the most important role. Love makes the soul expand. Selfishness makes life narrow, but love connects us with others. When we serve someone without expecting reward, forgive someone without holding bitterness, or speak gently when anger could have ruled, the soul becomes lighter. Love is the rhythm that brings beauty to the inner dance.

Devotion gives direction to this movement. Without devotion, the mind may wander endlessly behind temporary pleasures. With devotion, every action can become an offering. Work becomes worship, service becomes prayer, and silence becomes communion. The soul does not need to run away from the world; it only needs to remember God while living in the world.

The Dance Of The Soul becomes clearer when we reduce ego. Ego says, “I am the doer, I am important, I must be praised.” The soul says, “Let me be an instrument of the Divine.” This shift brings peace. When ego leads, even success feels restless. When the soul leads, even simple actions feel meaningful.

Spiritual growth does not happen in one sudden moment for everyone. It is often slow and gentle. One day we control anger a little better. One day we choose truth over convenience. One day we help someone silently. One day we forgive what once hurt us deeply. These small changes may look ordinary, but they are sacred steps in the inner journey.

The Dance Of The Soul is also seen in the movement from attachment to surrender. Attachment holds tightly and fears loss. Surrender loves deeply but trusts the Divine will. This does not mean becoming careless or emotionless. It means doing our duty sincerely while accepting that life is guided by a wisdom greater than our own limited understanding.

A person who lives with awareness begins to see the soul’s dance everywhere. In a child’s innocence, in a mother’s sacrifice, in a saint’s silence, in nature’s patience, and in a devotee’s tears, there is a hidden movement toward the Divine. Life is not empty; it is filled with signs for the heart that knows how to see.

The Dance Of The Soul finally leads us toward inner freedom. When the soul remembers its divine origin, fear becomes weaker and peace becomes stronger. The body may change, situations may change, and people may come and go, but the inner Self remains eternal. To realize this truth is to live with courage, humility, and joy.

In the end, The Dance Of The Soul is the journey from ignorance to wisdom, from ego to love, and from restlessness to divine peace. Every sincere prayer, every kind action, and every honest effort adds grace to this sacred movement. When life is lived with purity and devotion, the soul does not merely exist; it dances toward God.

Mother With Care and Concern… Mother Easwaramma…