Om Ganesha, Morning Pujas and Prayers from our Sacred Kashi Ashram November 11, 1999
Namaste my chelas,
When the mind is mastered by the heart, there is a great joy that runs through the chela’s being. The speech is then controlled and concentration is perfected. By the continual practice of such concentration, the chela begins to conquer her life as well.
The mind of this yogi enters into a subtle space called subtle discrimination. Victory over one ’s life begins when one renounces ego. She goes beyond the world of birth and death.
My chelas, how can I your Guru explain to you the great feeling of oneness that happens inside of you as you conquer your mind. Become free from all limitations, become free from all doubts, become radiant in your life, ask the Mother to be with you always. It is so easy for a Guru to say to conquer the ego. I understand how hard it is for you to do this. If you begin to tell the ego or mind not now in a very gentle voice coming from your heart, NOT NOW, then it will stop its chatter. Over and over say these words. Becoming more silent each time. I will be saying this a lot to all of you. Saying NOT NOW will show the ego that you are in command. The ego can praise and the ego can pull you down. Be in control. I ask the Great Mother Durga to teach you control this day. Listen in the stillness for Her instructions.
My chelas you are spread out all over the world. Yet you are so very close to your Ma at all times. Know this and feel the closeness. These are my Pujas and these are my Prayers. I love you. Love Ma Jai Kali Ma Ki Jai Jai Durga Ma Ki Jai