Atmānanda- Laharī

Who am I? Question that ponders in all Seeker follows this call Who am I? Where is the answer? Is it in the ashram hall? Is it in the books of the stall? Is it in the mountains that is afar? Is it in the Guru shining as a star? Where is the answer? The answer is in the question itself. It is the identity with which I live It is name and form I give Now, I am a spouse Now, I live in the house, Now, I am a daughter, Now, I am a mother, Now, I am a doctor, Now, I am a donor, Now, I am a devotee, Now, I am a ..... I live with an identity This is my self! Is it real my self? - Obviously not! Identity is the most changeful! It changes every minute, Then, what is the real self? Prepare the soil, Remove the weeds,  Add compost and manure, Let the seed germinate... Who am I? Put aside busy living in the world, Put aside ideas that are buried, Put aside customs and traditions, Put aside all concepts and notions, Now, ask who am I?  I certainly can say  I exist... I am... And I know...

  I am, the absolute awareness, sitting still, with no movement, deep in silence, one with the self, light is seen within thyself Slowly, I come in contact,  with the so called mind, Me and mine knocks at the door, Oh! it is morning! Sunlight enters the living room, I smell coffee from the backroom, On the canvas of space and time, the show called 'world' begins with a chime. One experiences the 'waking state'! Circumstances happen called fate! Events unfold in time to chase Separating individuals in space Five sense organs continue to work Four functions of mind operate Five elements of universe is enjoyed Everything happens in the absolute awareness Golden Sun slowly turns red, Roaring waves wishes goodbye, Half moon appears on the sky! Oh! it is twilight! Mind gets ready to sleep World resolves within deep Sun appears to go down Absolute awareness shines on its own

Journey Within Belongings are packed and loaded Cars are locked and shipped Home is sold and handed over Take one step, and the next appears Journey of the jobless, homeless being begins... Where am I going?... Is this journey from Connecticut to California? Is this a return journey to the roots? Is this for inner nourishment? Is this a way of spiritual attunement? Take a deep breathe and dwell All is always well Let go of the past Disregard the future Present is the present Be aware of the “ now” moment Simply reject known and unknown Allow things to unfold on its own Watch the skies with clouds display  Follow the flight of birds moving away Listen to the sound of honking trains Feel the breeze through the senses Despite the happenings outside Be aware of the peace within No more sinking in the ignorance Just synch with nature’s brilliance Abide as the pure being “ I am” I am is the truth  I create  I sustain I dissolve I am is the absolute truth Do it all over again ev...

Witness Witness the homeless feeling Witness the jobless dealing Witness laid back attitude Witness happenings with gratitude Witness the challenge of unfamiliarity Witness the pain of uncertainty  Witness the changing mood  Witness turnings of the road Witness empty rooms yet to become home Witness the floors yet to be filled with some Witness friends & family opening doors Witness food served as we explore Witness emotions rising up and down Witness knee pain walking up and down Witness happiness, and sadness alternating Witness the cold and warmth swapping  Witness children laughing and playing Witness husband running and hiking  Witness the art of writing flowing Witness I is beyond everything  Witness wintery skies with rain   Witness sun shines without vain Witness vision changes with Om Witness Om is your new home