So many of my Ashtanga Yoga teachers have quoted Guruji Pathabhi Jois saying "All is Coming". Even though I know through practice of asanas that I am progressing and am experiencing all is here not just coming (two months ago I could not bind in Marichasana D), I cannot help be impatient with myself when it comes to living in the understanding that I am not my thoughts rather I am energy, an energy that also flows through all beings, whose nature is the same as the energy that flows through me. I want to see, touch, feel, that energy. The yearning I have for this transcendence is similar to that of the devotee in the Indian film Baiju Bawra (1952) Man Tarpat Hari Darshan Ko Aaj, where the devotee sings about his despair to see Lord Vishnu and sings, how can I see him if I don't have a "Guru" to show me the way, prays and pleads to Vishnu to grant him a glimpse even if it is a loan that he has to beg for. See lyrics below.
Fortunately for me, I do have a teacher, John Campbell. My practice feels incomplete if I don't see him in the class. His presence alone makes me feel confident that "All is coming".
Haree Aum, Haree Aum, Haree Aum, Haree Aum
Man Tarapat Haree Darshan Ko Aaj
I Long To See Lord Vishnu Today
More Tum Been Bigare Sagare Kaaj
Without You Everything Is Going Wrong
Binatee Karat Hoo, Rakhiyo Laaj
Am Praying To You, Keep My Shame
Tumare Dwaar Kaa Main Hoo Jogee
I Am A Humble Follower Of Your Residence
Humaree Or Najar Kab Hogee
When Will You Cast Your Eyes On Me
Suno More Byaakool Man Kaa Baaj
Listen To The Prayers Of My Upset Heart
Been Guru Gyaan Kahaa Se Paaoo
Without The Teaher From Where Can I Seek Knowledge
Dijo Daan Haree Gun Gaaoo
Give Your Blessings/gifts, Lord Vishnu, I Will Sing Your Praises
Sab Gunee Jan Pe Tumaraa Raaj
You Are The King Of All Educators
Muralee Manohar Aas Naa Todo
The One With The Flute, Do Not Let Down My Hopes
Dukh Bhanjan Moraa Saath Naa Chhodo
The Taker Of Pains Do Not Leave Me
Mohe Darshan Bheekshaa De Do Aaj
Grant Me Your Presence Today, Even In Loan
Sunday, June 19, 2011
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