Show Me a Sign

March 10, 2009 in Yoga, music | 7 comments

 

Krishna Das, Harmonium bina

After meditation this morning, I played a few Bhajans on this old harmonium, usually puts me in a great mood, and I’m ready for just about anything.  I was thinking about our challenging times and our many different ways of coping.  How practice can be seen as refuge, but eventually we must come out of our cave and live in this world of ours.

Looking down I noticed the reflection of a window in the harmonium glass.  The spring thaw from the roof appeared to be raining upwards, like little gems, and the brilliant reflection framed Krishna Das’s signature "All Love – KD" perfectly.  You could almost hear the angels sing. 

I was transfixed by the simple messge that KD had written many years ago at the Ashram.  It was his response to my question, "How do I live with my doubt" Perhaps it’s that easy.   All Love, Love All.  I felt blessed, to have the time to practice, to have this home studio as refuge, for awareness, for my teachers.

Then I got graspy, got up to get my camera, (why do I do that?) which doesn’t begin to show the beauty of that moment.  Perhaps I could have sat longer, present to the teaching. 

We can’t get back to now, but we can be in it, and practice Aprarigraha, – non-grasping.  I’m still glad for the pic though, so I could share it with you all.

Thanks KD, your message, and your teacher, Neem Karoli Baba’s message lives on.  I will practice this. 

Om Bolo Sri Krishna Das Dev Ki  – Jai! 

-j

p.s.  If you get these blog-posts by email, click to see the picture, I’m working on getting the email to include images.

  1. Clint Piatelli’s avatar

    Clint Piatelli on March 10, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    I love signs from the universe. Have to admit, though, sometimes I seem to misinterpret their meaning. Then I ask for clarity. Nice post John. By the way, is a harmonium also known as a harpsichord? I love the sound of that instrument. And are you familiar with Harmonium energy balancing?

  2. Lisa’s avatar

    Lisa on March 11, 2009 at 9:25 am

    Clearly a beautiful sign, thank you for sharing the thought “All Love” and picture. Nice mantra for the day. Is KD speaking publicly when he is in Cambridge later this month?

  3. darla’s avatar

    darla on March 11, 2009 at 9:28 am

    Thank you for sharing. Guess it was meant to be so you could share the experience. So much stress in the world today. It’s good to appreciate the moments.

  4. admin’s avatar

    admin on March 13, 2009 at 7:15 am

    Hi Lisa,

    I don’t believe that Krishna Das is leading a talk, but often during his live performances he talks a bit in between songs. Hope you’re well,

    -j

  5. Deborah’s avatar

    Deborah on March 13, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    Whoa! That’s cool. Thank you for your moment of grasping that allowed the rest of us to appreciate the practice along with you today. Shanti. Deb

  6. Charlie C.’s avatar

    Charlie C. on March 15, 2009 at 9:53 am

    Thank you for the message and the sign……I would like to be non-grasping also, how does one practice?
    Take care, our love to you, peace, …D

  7. Nanri’s avatar

    Nanri on March 15, 2009 at 7:34 pm

    I love those “sign” moments, little miracles. The beauty of your sharing it is enhanced by the photo, communicating well some of the great vibrations of your conversation with Krishna Das. Seeing ALL LOVE helps me again as I meditate on growing from the dual state of being to the non dual state, Thank you, John!