Posted July 16th, 2004 by srichinmoyinspi...(#5243)
[From Aruna]
Hello and thank you very much for this selection of questions and
answers.
My father, Projjwal, has already written something about my
childhood on our spiritual path, but I also wish to share a few
things about my life.
How Sri Chinmoy answers children's questions is fantastic. It is
simple and totally understandable, and that is how I remember it
from my childhood. Nothing was ever "not understood." Everything
always made perfect sense, because I was always told the truth in a
very simple way, as you can only tell a child. And I still feel the
same way now that I am 28 years old!!! Whenever I have the
opportunity to ask Sri Chinmoy something and expect a grand complex
answer, he replies in the simplest possible way - that totally makes
sense when you hear it. It blows your mind away! - and you ask
yourself, "Why didn't I think of that myself before?!"
When I was 2 1/2 years old, my parents took me along for the first
time to Sri Chinmoy's birthday celebrations in New York, so I met
him for the first time. I do not remember so much from those early
years, but for me, the most important thing is that I do not
remember a life without Sri Chinmoy and his guidance and love.
During my entire childhood and teenage years, and now in my adult
life, I have always felt protected somehow, inwardly and outwardly.
My parents raised me as Sri Chinmoy advises parents to raise a child
- although I think they did it intuitively, led by God, because they
themselves were still children, and still are, more than me
sometimes. :)
-they were there for me at every moment
-they showered me with love, guidance, compassion, forgiveness
(especially my mother), oneness
-they taught me the results of their own spirituality, not always
consciously, but through their behaviour
-and many more things...
I am most grateful to them for loving the spiritual Aruna more than
the ordinary person Aruna, for that is the ultimate love of a
parent, the only real love.
Sure, there were some hard times in my life - growing up isn't
always easy; but whatever happened, I always knew it will be taken
care of, it will turn out okay, it is for the best. I never lost my
faith completely. And it always turned out fine. And I know in every
life situation my teacher Sri Chinmoy was present, watching me,
guiding me, showing me the right way.
Now when I think back, I had a great childhood - I still do! We
travel alot, getting to know the world, widening our view. I've
always had great friends I know I can trust who share the same
interest in spirituality; I always feel protected, safe and happy
among my friends at Sri Chinmoy Centre, which is like an extended
family.
When I look at some children or teenagers who do not have
spirituality, and see how lost they are, how sad, how confused, how
rude they are, what language they use, how they treat others, I feel
grateful that I was able to live a life like mine.
My gratitude to Sri Chinmoy for blessing me with such a great life.
[From Aruna]
Hello and thank you very much for this selection of questions and
answers.
My father, Projjwal, has already written something about my
childhood on our spiritual path, but I also wish to share a few
things about my life.
How Sri Chinmoy answers children's questions is fantastic. It is
simple and totally understandable, and that is how I remember it
from my childhood. Nothing was ever "not understood." Everything
always made perfect sense, because I was always told the truth in a
very simple way, as you can only tell a child. And I still feel the
same way now that I am 28 years old!!! Whenever I have the
opportunity to ask Sri Chinmoy something and expect a grand complex
answer, he replies in the simplest possible way - that totally makes
sense when you hear it. It blows your mind away! - and you ask
yourself, "Why didn't I think of that myself before?!"
When I was 2 1/2 years old, my parents took me along for the first
time to Sri Chinmoy's birthday celebrations in New York, so I met
him for the first time. I do not remember so much from those early
years, but for me, the most important thing is that I do not
remember a life without Sri Chinmoy and his guidance and love.
During my entire childhood and teenage years, and now in my adult
life, I have always felt protected somehow, inwardly and outwardly.
My parents raised me as Sri Chinmoy advises parents to raise a child
- although I think they did it intuitively, led by God, because they
themselves were still children, and still are, more than me
sometimes. :)
-they were there for me at every moment
-they showered me with love, guidance, compassion, forgiveness
(especially my mother), oneness
-they taught me the results of their own spirituality, not always
consciously, but through their behaviour
-and many more things...
I am most grateful to them for loving the spiritual Aruna more than
the ordinary person Aruna, for that is the ultimate love of a
parent, the only real love.
Sure, there were some hard times in my life - growing up isn't
always easy; but whatever happened, I always knew it will be taken
care of, it will turn out okay, it is for the best. I never lost my
faith completely. And it always turned out fine. And I know in every
life situation my teacher Sri Chinmoy was present, watching me,
guiding me, showing me the right way.
Now when I think back, I had a great childhood - I still do! We
travel alot, getting to know the world, widening our view. I've
always had great friends I know I can trust who share the same
interest in spirituality; I always feel protected, safe and happy
among my friends at Sri Chinmoy Centre, which is like an extended
family.
When I look at some children or teenagers who do not have
spirituality, and see how lost they are, how sad, how confused, how
rude they are, what language they use, how they treat others, I feel
grateful that I was able to live a life like mine.
My gratitude to Sri Chinmoy for blessing me with such a great life.
.