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[title] => Scarcely one among thousands
[time] => 2004-05-11 00:00:41
[hometext] => Who knows truth absolute by which nothing is to be known further..
[bodytext] => * * *
Among thousands of human beings
Scarcely one strives for perfection.
Among thousands of faithful strivers
Scarcely one knows God after perfection.
In truth; the earth, water, fire, air, ether
Mind, intellect and egotism are His eight
Fold nature which is inferior; but different
From this; God’s higher nature, the eternal
Consciousness exists; by which the whole
Universe is supported; from these two types
Of His nature all beings are generated.
He is the origin and dissolution of the world
There is naught else existing higher
Than him; like the pearls on a thread
This entire universe is strung in God.
He is the sapidity in waters and radiance in
Sun and Moon and He is the eternal sound
“OM” by which the entire ether is pervaded
In all beings He exists as self-consciousness
He is the sacred fragrance of the earth and
Brilliance of fire and He is life of all beings
Know Him as the eternal seed of all beings.
He is the intellect of the intelligent and
Prowess of the powerful and of the strong.
He is strength, devoid of desires and
Attachments; He is also the desire in men
Unopposed to righteousness or righteous duty
But He is unmanifest to all beings veiled by
Multiplicity of the world His inferior nature;
All beings at birth fall into delusion caused
By pairs of opposites arising from desire and
Aversion; deluded by senses and egoistic qualities
We know Him not the unborn and immutable.
But those men of virtuous deeds whose sins have
Come to an end, freed from pairs of opposites
Seek Him with firm resolve, having taken refuge
In Him strive to attain freedom from the bonds
Of old age and death, they only know God the self
Of universe and the entire realm of action divine!
11-5-2004
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Scarcely one among thousands
Contributed by
venkat
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Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 12:00:41 AM in AEST
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* * *
Among thousands of human beings
Scarcely one strives for perfection.
Among thousands of faithful strivers
Scarcely one knows God after perfection.
In truth; the earth, water, fire, air, ether
Mind, intellect and egotism are His eight
Fold nature which is inferior; but different
From this; God’s higher nature, the eternal
Consciousness exists; by which the whole
Universe is supported; from these two types
Of His nature all beings are generated.
He is the origin and dissolution of the world
There is naught else existing higher
Than him; like the pearls on a thread
This entire universe is strung in God.
He is the sapidity in waters and radiance in
Sun and Moon and He is the eternal sound
“OM” by which the entire ether is pervaded
In all beings He exists as self-consciousness
He is the sacred fragrance of the earth and
Brilliance of fire and He is life of all beings
Know Him as the eternal seed of all beings.
He is the intellect of the intelligent and
Prowess of the powerful and of the strong.
He is strength, devoid of desires and
Attachments; He is also the desire in men
Unopposed to righteousness or righteous duty
But He is unmanifest to all beings veiled by
Multiplicity of the world His inferior nature;
All beings at birth fall into delusion caused
By pairs of opposites arising from desire and
Aversion; deluded by senses and egoistic qualities
We know Him not the unborn and immutable.
But those men of virtuous deeds whose sins have
Come to an end, freed from pairs of opposites
Seek Him with firm resolve, having taken refuge
In Him strive to attain freedom from the bonds
Of old age and death, they only know God the self
Of universe and the entire realm of action divine!
11-5-2004
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by twinkletoes on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 12:11:36 AM AEST
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How do you do this venkat? I am astounded everytime I read your prayers??? meditations??? To write so much on this topic and seemingly cover every base...I will leave other's to draw their own conclusions.
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Black13 on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 12:36:23 AM AEST
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Your flow is just absolute.
Your wording is like ordained from above.
Wonderous write sir Venkat |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by mountainhigh on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 02:24:20 AM AEST
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How blessed is your family to have such wisdom at their helm. How lucky are we to share of that deep pool.
Thank you my friend, I always seem at peace from these words of yours. |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Ilhar on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 03:18:29 AM AEST
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once again wise and inspirational
Shari |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Hurretje on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 04:36:59 AM AEST
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I have got no words for this...
*so beautiful*
Greetz,
Hur |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Jenni_K on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 06:01:07 AM AEST
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Your writes are always an inspiration, my friend... Thank you..
Jenni |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by shelby on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 07:17:16 AM AEST
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bravo Venkat your soul shines in each word across this page!
Michelle |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 10:55:28 AM AEST
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AAAAAhhhhhh......the resounding octaves of love reverberate in your wise words!!!
May we all strive for perfection.
Angel always...godspeed...joni |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Former_Member on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 11:57:38 AM AEST
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To be given such a gift as was bestowed on you and then to have you share it with the world shows that God did not make a mistake when he chose you, my esteemed friend. You are one of the lights of the world.
Rita |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by ladyfawn on
Tuesday, 11th May 2004 @ 01:33:12 PM AEST
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very well written and i love this part as it is very true:"Consciousness exists; by which the whole/Universe is supported"...such a flow into and around in your poetry, exquisite as always:) hugs n' love my friend, nessa
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Former_Member on
Wednesday, 12th May 2004 @ 01:12:50 AM AEST
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Blessed are the wise for they shall teach the rest of us!
wildejohnny. |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Cynthia on
Wednesday, 12th May 2004 @ 07:52:17 PM AEST
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| Venkat, this write put peace into my heart and mind. Thank you very much my friend for your soothing words. *S* Cynthia |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Loyalist on
Thursday, 13th May 2004 @ 04:29:33 AM AEST
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I am not ashamed to admit it will take me many reads to fully understand the simple complexity of the words you so effortlessly wrought.
This is a study from a great teacher. |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by arden on
Thursday, 13th May 2004 @ 10:00:49 PM AEST
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words simply cannot do this write justice. i am moved beyond words. so beautiful.
thank you dear friend for this wonderful,stunning,impressive write.
Arden |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by lovingcritters on
Friday, 14th May 2004 @ 01:34:45 AM AEST
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A marvelous explanation of the whole Universe and the Core being our wonderful Creator...besides whom none can live with peace and perfection.
Astoundingly so kind sir.
Very inspirtational indeed
Poetic hugs
consue |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by kalika_vidya on
Friday, 14th May 2004 @ 05:10:42 AM AEST
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| wisdom divine..absolutely wonderful, incredible write..K |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by bernard on
Sunday, 16th May 2004 @ 10:01:08 AM AEST
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Thank you for sharing your philosophies it is a refreshing change to read something more spiritual than what usually comes down this ezine.
bernard. |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by AnGeL_M on
Monday, 17th May 2004 @ 12:58:25 AM AEST
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Wow Venkat Very Inspirational Loved It !!!
Masterfully Written !!! Very Enjoyable Read My Friend :-) Keep Em Coming !!!!!!!!!
*******LoVe**AnGeL********
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by JennyFruFru on
Monday, 17th May 2004 @ 12:59:31 AM AEST
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| wow what odd timing you have... i was just thinking about that the other day... like i was just sitting there on the couch thinking.. i wonder how many people strive for total perfection... like i know its impossible.. but i wonder if there is anyone out there who tries so hard to be almost Godlike... do these people exist?? do they get so close and fail to succeed? Do they beat themselves up over their imperfections? I believe in Jesus... and what an honor it would be to meet the only perfect person ever...... |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Former_Member on
Monday, 17th May 2004 @ 07:32:42 AM AEST
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Can God make a rock so hard he can't smash it?
Oops, i shouldn't have said that. I think I just compromised your faith in God. Too bad. |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by blueheart on
Tuesday, 15th June 2004 @ 09:10:44 PM AEST
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Wow, just wow.
I'm at loss for words. Amazing write.
I cant believe I've been missing out on these great pieces. |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by Archie on
Monday, 10th October 2005 @ 01:16:20 PM AEST
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This is awesome. You have tapped into what it means to know God by these words. I like them and am reminded that God is my reward.
This is an amazing write that a person can learn much from. |
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Re: Scarcely one among thousands
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by kye on
Thursday, 26th February 2009 @ 03:46:59 PM AEST
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I absolutely loved the title. As I read your beautiful poem I wondered how you have acquired such wisdom when you are not old. It is like you touch the heart (like an ancient spiritual being) who is teaching such a young race (us) how to truly live in the right way.
You see the universe, the spirit of human beings - are faults, flaws and our virtue. How is this so?
When I read the quoted section below I had a WOW moment. I honestly felt like WOW, where does he get such significant words of wisdom that will touch all hearts and move all minds to ponder our very purpose?
"All beings at birth fall into delusion caused
By pairs of opposites arising from desire and
Aversion; deluded by senses and egoistic qualities "
Thank you Venkat for writing, for sharing and for being the wise poet that you are.
Kie |
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