MY Great Grandfather GURU ... Avadhut Bhagavan Nityananda of Kanhangadh and Ganeshpuri

HAMLET "To be or not to be"

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an actor prepares ... Shaktim The Hamlet of YouTube ... Caves of Ellora, India.
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HAMLET: To be, or not to be--that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles
And by opposing end them. To die, to sleep--
No more--and by a sleep to say we end
The heartache, and the thousand natural shocks
That flesh is heir to. 'Tis a consummation
Devoutly to be wished. To die, to sleep--
To sleep--perchance to dream: ay, there's the rub,
For in that sleep of death what dreams may come
When we have shuffled off this mortal coil,
Must give us pause. There's the respect
That makes calamity of so long life.
For who would bear the whips and scorns of time,
Th' oppressor's wrong, the proud man's contumely
The pangs of despised love, the law's delay,
The insolence of office, and the spurns
That patient merit of th' unworthy takes,
When he himself might his quietus make
With a bare bodkin? Who would fardels bear,
To grunt and sweat under a weary life,
But that the dread of something after death,
The undiscovered country, from whose bourn
No traveller returns, puzzles the will,
And makes us rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not of?
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all,
And thus the native hue of resolution
Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought,
And enterprise of great pitch and moment
With this regard their currents turn awry
And lose the name of action. -- Soft you now,
The fair Ophelia! -- Nymph, in thy orisons
Be all my sins remembered.

HAMLET ... 'How All Occasions' a transformative moment in my Life ~

This past August in Ellora, my host brother, Irman Khan, let me rot in my monsoon leaky cement roofed apartment, he so generously 'gave' to me. I took the opportunity, as I could not bathe in my room, due to lack of water for 9 days, again, due to being left to fend for myself as my host ran for an election, that he won by the way. I saw this as an opportunity to put my anger to good use. When I say these words I am completely engrossed in 'stating the facts' about my then, current situation (the 2010 monsoon in Ellora) ... a time I will never forget. It taught me that I can have a true rage, a powerful connection to my anger and as an actor, I can access the emotional 'remembrance' ... very much a part and parcel with 'method acting'. I think this was my first REAL experience with emotional memory. Probably not, now that I think about it... ha Here are Two Takes of 'How All Occasions'. You can understand how an actor can use the text very differently, depending on the 'moment' ... this second version is much more enraged ~~~

SEVA with a CLEAR MISSION ~ The Bio Sand Water Filter

I’ve been working for my guru offering SEVA in Nimboli / Ganeshpuri, India … here are a few of the videos I have produced to date:

my life for the last 10 years has been a Tapas ...

my life for the last 10 years has been a Tapas ...

by Tim Shaktim Maloney on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at 5:25pm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tapas_(Sanskrit)

Tapasya (tápasya) in Sanskrit means "heat". In Vedic religion and Hinduism, it is used figuratively, denoting spiritual suffering, mortification or austerity, and also the spiritual ecstasy of a yogin or tāpasá (a Vriddhi derivative meaning "a practitioner of austerities, an ascetic"). In theRigveda, the word is connected with the Soma cult. The adjective tapasvín means "wretched, poor, miserable", but also "an ascetic, someone practicing austerities".

In the yogic tradition, tapasya may be translated as "essential energy", referring to a focused effort leading towards bodily purification and spiritual enlightenment. It is one of the Niyamas (observances of self-control) described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Tapasya implies a self-discipline or austerity willingly expended both in restraining physical urges and in actively pursuing a higher purpose in life. Through tapas, a yogi or spiritual seeker can "burn off" or prevent accumulation of negative energies, clearing a path toward spiritual evolution.

Personified, Tapasya appears as the father of Manyu in the Rigveda. The tapo-raaja ("king over austerities") is a name of the Moon.

Sanskrit tapasya (neuter gender), literally "heat", refers to a personal endeavor of discipline, undertaken to achieve a goal, accompanying suffering and pain. Earliest reference of this word is to be found in the Rgveda-8.82.7, where its is used in the sense 'pain, suffering' (Monier-Williams)[not in citation given]. It is usually applied in religious and spiritual terms, but can be applied to any field or context. One who undertakes tapas is a Tapasvin. From tapas the more widespread word tapasyā was derived, which is used in all three genders and was mentioned in Katyayana-Shrauta-Sutra, Baudhayana's Dharma-shashtra, Panini-4.4.128, etc. Rigveda has dozens of references to words derived from 'tapas' which indicate that "suffering, austerity" was its meaning from the Rigvedic times.

Monks and gurus in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism practice tapasya as a means to purify and strengthen their devotion to God, practice a religious lifestyle and obtain moksha, or spiritual liberation.

Tapas may be the striving for nirvana, or moksha. It may also be striving for perfection in a particular sport, field of knowledge or work. Tapasya may also be undertaken as penance, to liberate oneself from the consequences of a sin or sinful activities, or karma."

... You See, When I got sick in 2000 with a full blown AIDS diagnosis, I was happy that it was coming to an end and that I would be near God sooner than later. But within a year, I discovered Reiki and became a practitioner. Within two weeks of opening myself up to the Universal Energies, I met my guru and took my first 'BREATH with Intention'. It was an auspicious coming together of an AIDS martyr and a GU RU ... meaning from Darkness to Light. Within a short time I began to love myself and NOT want to die, but to live a new life full of this incredible drop of bliss that I was receiving everytime I sat with my guru.

The truth of the matter is I have not been great at keeping to an austere practice. I probably would have been merged with all that is sooner, if I had been, but the relinquishing of the body and the desires of my mind and soul to 'Entertain' have made this 10 year process (and the process is not over, but soon it will be accomplished) a challenge with every waking moment. On the flip side of the coin, when I do BREATHE, I am MERGED. It is a complete surrender to all parts of my body to the breath being poured into me. NOT me doing anything. (my singing lessons helped make this a firm reality in my yoga... breathing the deep bellows breath ... naturally and not forced).

In my knowing... sitting with Bhagwan Nityananda day after day, watching the other sadhus and the other sanyasi's doing their own forms of 'penance and austerities' ... i recognize the same inner drive to be at one with God as they have. And it is a beautiful connection I have with them. Me doing my lotus and my deep pranayam and them making trips walking around the temple ... what is the meaning of this 'reality' check and why state it publically.

                                          Imran Khan made the statement all the way five years ago that he wanted to make me an ashram and have me do my healing work there. I looked at him and Laughed a big laugh. I did not see what he saw. And now, my friend and brother Pankaj Mishra, a man I really hardly know has bought a piece of land near my guru's ashram for me... for him as well, but for me to do my sadhana in the place that I have come to cherish, 

Nimboli | Ganeshpuri. 

Nityananda gave me the realization last night at temple that in fact, I have

already been doing my tapas for all these years... i am here in India to 'let my life go' and take on the spirit of the guru to share with others the true meaning of 'Enlightenment' ... GIVING to OTHERS with an open heart.

Fire Mountain Retreat Center ... NIMBOLI | GANESHPURI | MUMBAI

FIRE MOUNTAIN RETREAT CENTER ... supporting and bringing awareness to my guru's ashram in Nimboli, India near Mumbai

by Tim Shaktim Maloney on Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 11:40am

IndiaIsBigLove | October 30, 2010

The Fire Mountain Retreat Center blends the best of old and new India. Located in the village of Nimboli, India, adjacent to Bhagavan Nityananda's mahasamadhi temple. The ashram-style setting combines ancient sacred practices with 21st century convenience. Fire Mountain's jewel, the geodesic dome. The Sacred Spot of Nimboli | Ganeshpuri, has an ancient tradition of spiritual masters and devotees infusing the land with their love. The blissful radiance of this area makes a Spiritual Retreat Palpable, even believable for some who might not readily tap into this kind of energy ~ India is Certainly Big Love

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Conveniences of staying at Fire Mountain* Majestic geodesic dome for ashram-related practices and group meetingso Includes fire pit for holding yagnaso Hooked up to electricity for fans during the day and light at night* Separate house for group leader* High speed internet access* Dining room for 30 people* Fully-equipped kitcheno Eight burnerso Two refrigeratorso Two sinkso Counters* Dorm rooms for 30 peopleo Separate dorm rooms for women and meno Mosquito netting providedo Multiple electrical outlets* Western-style toiletso Three toilets each upstairs and downo Three sinks with counter and large mirror in upstairs bathroom* Beautifully landscaped* Bring your own cooks or use ours* Close to Nityananda Temple in Ganeshpuri* Nearby warm springs for bathing Food Options :We provide tasty vegetarian meals with experienced cooks, featuring locally grown produce.

What to expect?This is the neighborhood where Elizabeth Gilbert stayed at her Guru's ashram that she wrote about in her book: Eat Pray Love.

Ashram Style Accommodations

Whatever your Group Needs to create a special experience, We are here to help you discover the power of the land, its wonderful, healing hot springs, located minutes from the Center. If you are a solo traveler, we have a place for you too ~ many blessings on your journey ...

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The Geodesic Dome

Jeanetta, Shaktim and Tripati Baba

Some of my Profile Thoughts on Facebook ~

Through yoga, the sannyasin constantly experiences the blissful self.The only alms he longs for is bliss.Even deep in a cemetery, he lives as if in a pleasure-garden.Aloneness is his only abode. He tirelessly strives for the light.His movement is into no-mind. His body is clean and pure.Non-dependence is his refuge. His activities are like a playing, dancing river.

I have 6 of these covered so far ...

I learned a few things in the last few days about my great grandfather guru, Swami Nityananda. He shared Raja yoga, specifically maintaining the breath in the teesra anke ... this is something I have been doing for years and it truly expands the oxygen in your skull to the point that i feel a bouyancy that i can simply describe as expansive and free. He was also from the Natha Lineage, although he claims he had no guru, but taught a form of monotheistic devotion to Shiva, ie: God. Kashmir Shaivism is another word for this. And did you know that originally Shiva was not one of the many gods of India, but was corrupted when the Aryans invaded India and became a demigod. wow, the things you learn after 10 years of studying a discipline.

It is up to you to make whatsoever you want out of your life. An enlightened consciousness makes even death beautiful. An unenlightened consciousness makes even life ugly. For an enlightened consciousness, only beauty exists -- only beauty; only bliss exists -- only bliss. OSHO

What is Bliss ? my definition is the electrical stimuli that permeate your entire being when you are in prayer to GOD.

and this one is my definitive rendering out of ALL the 365 TAKES of my HAMLET 365 Project on YouTube ... (this is for all my 'new' friends) ~