Speech of HH Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji – Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple, Frisco, TX – November 18-19, 2012
Jaya Guru Datta
Why do you waste your precious time listening to movie songs? Such songs do not give you liberation. Listen to devotional songs instead or chant God’s name. It is pathetic when parents make their small children wiggle around to the tunes of pop songs, and appreciate the sight. Instead, please inculcate in your children an interest in our precious ancient devotional heritage. If you simply have to listen to such useless songs, at least listen to one verse from the Bhagavad Gita before you listen to such a song.
Every morning, listen to Guru Gita in Sri Swamiji’s voice while you get ready for the day. (Play the recording while you brush your teeth, take a bath, get dressed and decorate yourself). Download the album from ITunes. Gift it to friends. The value of this practice is priceless. Guru Gita Album is now #1 on ITunes. Listen to Kavacha Manjari to reduce and prevent illnesses. Listen to Healing Music of Swamiji before going to sleep. It will help you go to sleep faster and will give peaceful sleep.
Guru is the manifestation of all sacred sites and all sacred waters on earth. It is foolish to be in the presence of Guru and lament that you have not visited a certain pilgrimage center yet, or have not taken a dip in certain sacred waters yet. Recognize and relish your good fortune of being in the presence of divinity, God Himself who appears in the form of Guru.
This month is very auspicious (Kartika). Especially Mondays are very special for Lord Shiva. Guru Darshan is very auspicious in this month, especially on a Monday.
Music Therapy sessions are going on daily at the Karya Siddhi Hanuman Temple. Silver Jubilee Healing Music Concert, the second in the series in the US, Hamsadhvani Raga Sagara – is scheduled for November 24 in Dallas. The first concert – Nada Loka Raga Sagara – was in UK at the Royal Albert Hall in London. It is now available for download on ITunes. The first US concert – Deva Mani Raga Sagara – was in San Jose on November 10. Do not miss these very powerful and special events.