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SIVA’s Table

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What Would YOU Do… If YOU Won The Lottery?

…or maybe you’ve manifested an income of $2M ?

I’m sure that many of you have had noble thoughts of what you’d like do to help your fellow man… if suddenly… today, you’re in a position of having considerable wealth… I mean lots of money! What would  YOU do? I have had such a thought simmering for some time… to be of service, and encourage those who “have”…that they may assist those who “have not”.

Siva Nataraj - King of the Dance

SIVA’s Table

My goal is to develop a centre of service… in Dattatriya Siva Baba’s name… a place that is accessible to everyone in our community. It will be an independent resource facility to provide assistance to those in need. It will be managed and operated as an outreach centre in seva (ie. “in service to”)… as part of the future Toronto Pillai Center

An integral part of our effort here will be to establish a very broad, cross-cultural, “open invitation” to ALL who may be interested in availing themselves of the blessings and deriving the benefits that Dr. Pillai’s teachings present…. and …in service to others… offering the “street people” some assistance in their daily lives… in Lord Siva’s name.

SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY

In this centre, on the first level is a kitchen, and space where we are able to feed them a hot meal. On the second level, we offer them help with the practical everyday things, such as some basic life skills…health, nutrition, hygiene… educational/vocational guidance and support in the form of coaching and/or training.

On the top floor, we have an area suitable for group seminars, classes, and homas… as well as enough room to allow everyone some quiet space to meditate, pray and worship The Divine. Here, we offer everyone an environment for silent contemplation and reflection…as well as an opportunity to learn to meditate.

The name that just sort of “appeared” to me for this centre is SIVA’s Table … a name that I first shared some years earlier with a few of Dr. Pillai’s students, here in Toronto.

MY CHRISTMAS MIRACLE

During a recent Christmas, one of those students, Lalita, arranged for some of us to work at “The Maxwell Meighen Centre” –a men’s hostel centre in downtown Toronto run by The Salvation Army– serving dinner on Christmas Day to a group of about 100 men.

We were there helping out… working under the direction of one of the Captains to get this centre’s hall set for our dinner guests. As we were setting tables, Lalita had mentioned SIVA’s Table… and while we only had time right then to discuss it briefly, we had both noted and remarked how smooth and well run this Salvation Army facility was. We mentioned that this could be a benchmark for our project to help the community… SIVA’s Table

Moments after we said that, our first guests arrived. Lalita motioned to me that I should look around to see who just walked in. Prominent among them was an individual who, for lack of a better term, just didn’t seem to “belong” with this crowd of distressed souls … someone who stood out dramatically from these other men. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing before me. I was flabbergasted and stood slack-jawed, in a motionless state as tears welled up in my eyes.

Dr. Baskaran Pillai (Dattatriya Siva Baba)

For all intents and purposes, Dattatriya Siva Baba had just walked in and sat down at a single table for dinner! Was I dreaming? No… others saw Him too! By this time, I had to excuse myself briefly from the room as my emotions were overwhelming me, tears of joy… yet completely shocked by what I just witnessed. Even to this day, I still feel the emotion of that blissful encounter… the joy of seeing “Him”.

THE DIVINE DINER

He sat by Himself and had dinner… then foregoing any dessert, He left, just as quietly and as unassumingly as He had arrived. As much as I wanted to be the one who served Him dinner, I remained dumbstruck, frozen…I could not believe my eyes! I simply stood staring in awe…looking at Him from across the room while someone else served Him. He looked exactly like our beloved Baba… it was uncanny! There, at that moment, I was transported back to another time… years earlier it seemed.

He looked to me just as He did back when I first had this desire to manifest a centre of service in His name. Everything about Him…His neatly combed long grey hair and beard; He had the same facial features and colouring, freshly pressed Indian clothes. Seeing Him, at that moment, was to me both an incredible heart-warming experience and a personal confirmation from “source” … unlike any that I had ever had… that clearly this is something I’m supposed to do!

Arut Perum Jyoti

My Christmas Miracle…? Well, I didn’t get to serve Him personally, but of this I am certain… Lord Siva came to our Christmas dinner!

Thank you, Lalita… for inviting me to the most memorable Christmas in my life!
Agastya

~* To ALL who have read this page… Please send us your positive thoughts and energy, your goodwill and prayers to assist us in manifesting this centre… “SIVA’S TABLE” …in Dattatriya Siva Baba’s name. *~

Om Dram Dattatriya Siva Baba Swaha

Dream in Technicolor…. Work for Your Finest Creation!

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How do you respond now, when you hear the economic news headlines shout out  in bold type that the world economy is in tatters?

“The good news is that people are trying to do something about it. They’re looking for ways to save their companies from closing down and saving their people’s jobs. Still, as long as the economy’s unstable, you can’t be certain about your future.”

That, my friends is the “old” economy… the old way of looking at things.  There is another choice!

Unemployment is currently one of the most pressing problems we have. In the past, we would lean towards thinking “You have to work twice as hard just to prove that you are worthy of your job. You need to make the upper management realize that you are an integral member of the organization because you have the skills suited for your job; skills that help the organization grow.”

Now, the reality is You are the BEST one equipped to ensure your personal Success. Think, for a moment, of a new paradigm…  the self-employed.You can easily become a  most valuable asset as a Leader in any program or opportunity… if you just know how to show off your talents. It’s time to hone in on your best attributes and bring your assets to a new job…. “YOU, Inc.” (I’m sure that  if you’ve taken any of Mike Dillard’s training, you’ll recognize that reference!)

You can constantly be at your finest if you recognize what you need to experience to become a leader, which is probably one of  the  greatest assets you could attain. If you’re having difficulty with this personal skills inventory, ask a trusted friend for feedback. You could also seek the counsel of a professional success coach.

Seize opportunities as you see them.   If this is your one chance to show off your skills, don’t let fear stop you. You can display your ability with grace and style. Look for opportunities to volunteer and make sure that you go through the process with care.

Optimism always helps. Have the winner’s attitude, but as much as you Dream in Technicolor, keep your feet on solid ground. Know what energizes you and see how you can work your way around a situation… towards your finest creation.

Everything has a solution and all you need to do is have the patience to develop a workable response. Meditate on your desired outcome. It’s been said… “success never comes easy. You need to work hard in order to become somebody.” Yes, you do need to put the effort in and TAKE ACTION, but the success first shows up in your thoughts.

The Universe doesn’t count the number of hours you put in. What matters more  is the number of times you are able to do something well. Zone in on your strengths and know how you can achieve something worthwhile…. then show others!

Use your abilities whenever you can… and go beyond what is expected. Don’t sit back and wait for things to happen to you. Take Action! Be proactive!  Those who go out of their way to learn something new, then teach others how to master it will always be sought out, appreciated…. and usually compensated according to the value they are providing!

Your personal profile in the community is one of your keys to referrals and introductions.  If you’ve disappointed your clients or colleagues too many times, trying to regain the good reputation you once had may be next to impossible. Don’t make that mistake by giving unrealistic expectations.

Above all else… Be AUTHENTIC! It can be very stimulating for any professional or personal relationship. If you are sincere with your efforts, people will realize that they can trust you and want to work with you… helping you turn your dreams into your finest creation!

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