Speech of HH Sri Ganapathy Sachchidananda Swamiji – July 7, 2016 – JDRC, USA
Compiled by Smt Hira Duvvuri
Today morning I was very happy about the bookstall. No second printing also for some items, some very rare books, CDs, and very rare devotees also came to purchase. Very nice. So I think you can give the email IDs and numbers.
After two months I am singing bhajans. For 2 months, there was no singing. Some little bit of voice problem, and eye problems. It was very cold or very hot. Anyway today I want to begin my classes now. First day I attend school again. About Ganapati this describes: Sloka about Ganapati – a very powerful mantra and Ganapati Stuti.
Bhajans: Sumukha Ganapati Dum Dum Durga Datta Digambara Jaya Jaya Datta Hey Markata Koti Surya Teja Maruti
Here, Mouna seminar? to this group? Three days here and I have also forgotten the Mouna course. I am also talking like a chatter box. European people had no stock (bookstall). All Indians purchased. In Europe, no one even coughed, for six hours each day. People sitting like stones. Swamiji also may be like a stone. Everyone watching live from Mysore were surprised to see so many people sitting still like stones. No movement. Just sitting. Last day was very serious. No bathroom-break also. Very strict. All the children should be left at home, and then if you come, you may practice silence. Otherwise, it is not possible for you. If people make noise, we cannot do it. Only during Bhajan time this audience is silent. Only if they also sing along, they do not speak. We will try.
First you practice for one hour when you all get together. In Dallas also we must have a practice session. Every week, have a Mouna practice session. Anytime, morning or evening, for one hour, practice Mouna/silence. In Europe even small children sat still. It is surprising. Or else, I will babysit the children. We will have fun in the kitchen. You are also my children? If you come, Mouna will be disturbed. We children will play in the kitchen.
Strictly practice one hour of silence regularly, and then you may register for a course. During Satsang, practice half an hour of silence, for one year. Then we can organize a Mouna Course here. It is not just Mouna course.
Swamiji also teaches how to meditate, and how to do dhyana. It is very difficult. Very secretive. How to practice Mouna is a special technique. USA is asking for a Mouna/silence session. You must practice first. Children will not be allowed.
Sri Guru Datta