समय के समक्ष
In the Presence of Time
~ Gurumayi Chidvilasananda
Today as I danced with fellow dancers, I dedicated my dance to Shri Guru. I felt enveloped in “the dance of time,” Gurumayi’s Message for the year, and most of all, the love of my Guru. My body and feet seemed to move on their own, without my mind. I felt Gurumayi with me in an entirely new way.
Washington, United States
I see “the dance of time” in nature when a drizzle turns into a shower and then, following a lightning strike, becomes a downpour with large raindrops that begin to bounce off the rooftops, cars, and the paved ground. What a delight to watch nature’s enthusiastic dance!
California, United States
My most exquisite experience of “the dance of time” was created, orchestrated, and fulfilled by grace. It happened when I was asked to prepare an Amrit special meal at the Siddha Yoga Ashram in Oakland, California. However, the vegetables had not been prepared, there were no other sevites in evidence, and I was the only cook when there were usually two.
I prayed for grace. The sevites appeared, the meal ingredients manifested as did an intense concentration within me as I danced from one step to another with no other thought than creating the meal. It was a brilliant dance and a meditation at the same time—an unforgettable experience of “the dance of time”!
I prayed for grace. The sevites appeared, the meal ingredients manifested as did an intense concentration within me as I danced from one step to another with no other thought than creating the meal. It was a brilliant dance and a meditation at the same time—an unforgettable experience of “the dance of time”!
California, United States
The dance of time
To the eternal question of seekers,
“What is the nature of God?”
the Lord answers,
humming and dancing to his own melody.
He creates and sustains time.
Every step of his dance, every movement,
shows one of his divine qualities.
The devotees of God join hands in circles,
following the Lord’s dance,
accompanied by the chirping of birds,
the murmur of the stream, and the majesty of the mountain.
Dancing Lord, dance! The seekers become aware
that their heart mirrors the heart of the other,
reflecting the same compassion, joy, humility, and empathy.
They discover with wonder their oneness
and rejoice in finding the lost treasure.
In the devotees’ circle the question
“What is the nature of God?”To the eternal question of seekers,
“What is the nature of God?”
the Lord answers,
humming and dancing to his own melody.
He creates and sustains time.
Every step of his dance, every movement,
shows one of his divine qualities.
The devotees of God join hands in circles,
following the Lord’s dance,
accompanied by the chirping of birds,
the murmur of the stream, and the majesty of the mountain.
Dancing Lord, dance! The seekers become aware
that their heart mirrors the heart of the other,
reflecting the same compassion, joy, humility, and empathy.
They discover with wonder their oneness
and rejoice in finding the lost treasure.
In the devotees’ circle the question
continues dancing,
waiting to reflect the light of new answers.
Valladolid, Spain
My favorite thing to do is dance. I’ve always been able to listen to music and just allow my body to flow and breathe and move intuitively, and this brings me ecstasy. When I think about “The dance of time,” I see that I would like to flow with each moment of time as if in a dance, knowing that this life is all a play anyway. All of it is the dance of life and if I flow with each moment as it is, I will be dancing with time and free of resistance.
California, United States
I remember a dream of Gurumayi that I had many years ago, early in my sadhana. She and I were dancing together in a semicircle; Gurumayi was leading, and I was following her. The pace was intense, as we moved around the semicircle, twirling around together, going faster and faster. As we danced, Gurumayi kept saying “Not much time!” Eventually the dance ended—and I merged into a mass of white light.
Seeing the teaching “The dance of time” reminded me of this dream. For me to enter into “the dance of time” is to dance with the Guru, staying totally focused on each step, listening to the rhythm and following her lead. If I stay in tune with Gurumayi, she will lead me to merge with the light.
I am grateful for this reminder right now, when some challenging changes are occurring in my life. However, I trust that if I follow Gurumayi’s lead, it will all work out in the most beneficial way.
Seeing the teaching “The dance of time” reminded me of this dream. For me to enter into “the dance of time” is to dance with the Guru, staying totally focused on each step, listening to the rhythm and following her lead. If I stay in tune with Gurumayi, she will lead me to merge with the light.
I am grateful for this reminder right now, when some challenging changes are occurring in my life. However, I trust that if I follow Gurumayi’s lead, it will all work out in the most beneficial way.
Burnaby, Canada