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On the final night of Navaratri, we celebrate Goddess Siddhidatri, who is an aspect of Maha Lakshmi. She is the ultimate form of the Nava Durgas, and the shashtras say she can only be worshiped after all of the other forms have been venerated.
She is the One who delivers success. Those who worship Her with full devotion are bestowed the eighteen forms of success. According to the Puranas, even Lord Shiva achieved salvation through Her Grace. She grants perfection and the power to act with gratitude and humility, revealing the Love of God.
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Once both intention and humility are firmly grounded in the self, which consequently also require constant renewal, but which must be present at the beginning of the journey of knowledge to Allah, then this is combined with high himmah. Possessing sincere intention and humility alone are not enough in order to acquire knowledge for one’s celestial journey. For it is true, for sincere believers, their feet walk on the earth but their hearts are in the heavens. They are present amongst people but their hearts are in constant remembrance of Allah and His Messenger (sall’allahu alayhi wasallam). Each of their actions they choose so as to remind them of Allah and His Messenger (sall’allahu alayhi wasallam). When they are amongst people they remember Allah, and when they are alone they remember Allah. Through this constant remembrance their aspirations soar, their hearts are elevated and they are granted elevation in their self, humble yet possessing the nobility of high aspirations, they possess both as a gift from their Lord, granted for what they desired from their hearts.
Thus, we see the importance of divesting the self from worldly ambitions, even if they were for the sake of Allah. The latter is an important point not to be confused with uploading Sacred Law and Divine Commandment. The highest aspiration is Allah and Allah alone, but how does one come to fulfill this aspiration, surely it must possess an object? The difficulty of understanding that arises between aspirations and means is that something which is metaphysical, that possesses no physical qualities, is transformed into a physical idea, which, whilst is necessary, can lead to the dimunation of the aspiration. The resolution to this is to hold both high aspirations of Allah in ones mind together and at the same time as desiring to be an object through which the Divine Will will operate. The will to implement Divine Injunction does not belong to human beings, we are but the means through which the Divine Will operates and thus submit wholly to whatever the Divine Will may be. This idea ensures that whilst we desire the best for our religion on earth, we only desire to do that which Allah has determined in best for our religion. Whilst we desire to see represented Islam in the way the Messenger of Allah taught us to do so, we submit, as he did, to the Divine Will in order that whatever Allah has deemed for us is what we also aspire towards.
Possessing high himmah is also absolutely necessary for our journey because the standards and aspirations set before us by the Prophet (sall’allahu alayhi wasallam) are high, his character is high, his actions are high and the religion he directed humanity towards is the highest representation of the revelation of Allah. Thus, it stands to reason that possessing high himmah for Allah, for His Messenger and for oneself in terms of attaining high standing with Allah, success in this life and the next, requires the highest aspirations. Such aspirations must thus naturally be divested from making it ones sole ambition to attain worldly success, or possess high standing amongst creation.
St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, Philipsburg
St. Martin of Tours (c. 316–397)—one of the most beloved saints of Western Christianity:
Early Life
Birth: Around 316 in Savaria (modern Szombathely, Hungary), then part of the Roman Empire.
Family: Son of a Roman military officer. Raised in Pavia, Italy.
Despite his pagan upbringing, he was drawn to Christianity at a young age and became a catechumen (student preparing for baptism) around age 10.
Soldier of Rome
At about 15, Martin was conscripted into the Roman cavalry, following in his father’s path.
Famous story: While serving in Amiens, France, Martin encountered a beggar shivering in the cold. He cut his military cloak in half and gave part to the man. That night, Martin dreamed of Christ wearing the half-cloak, saying: “Martin, a mere catechumen, has clothed me.”
Soon after, he was baptized (around age 18).
Later, he refused to fight in battle, declaring: “I am a soldier of Christ; I cannot fight.” He was jailed briefly but released.
Monastic Life
After leaving the army, Martin sought a Christian life of prayer and service.
He became a disciple of Hilary of Poitiers, a strong defender of orthodoxy against Arianism.
Martin founded what is considered the first monastery in Gaul at Ligugé, near Poitiers, around 360. This became a model for Western monasticism.
Bishop of Tours
In 371, the people of Tours chose Martin as their bishop, despite his reluctance.
He lived simply, more like a monk than a bishop, and established another monastery at Marmoutier near Tours. From there, he trained disciples and missionaries who spread Christianity throughout rural Gaul.
Martin was known as a pastoral bishop, traveling widely, evangelizing peasants, destroying pagan shrines, and promoting Christian worship.
Death and Legacy
Martin died on November 8, 397, at Candes-Saint-Martin, during a pastoral visit.
He was buried in Tours on November 11, 397, a date later celebrated as his feast day (St. Martin’s Day, or Martinmas).
His shrine at Tours became one of the most important pilgrimage centers of medieval Europe.
Significance
Patron saint of soldiers, beggars, tailors, and France.
His life was recorded by his contemporary, Sulpicius Severus, in Vita Sancti Martini (Life of St. Martin), one of the earliest Christian hagiographies outside the Bible.
Known for humility, compassion, and missionary zeal, Martin became one of the most popular saints in medieval Christendom.
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From the photoblog on 11/01/2010.
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If you were to paint one word on the wall, what would you write?
Photographer Zack Arias asked this question via Twitter earlier this year. Dozens of people responded. After a few hours, Zack tweeted this:
Love. Passion. Glory. Inspire. Care. Learn. Persevere. Seek. Onward. Dream. Continue. Explore. Grace. Fly. Humility. Smile. Create. Remember.
What a lot of people didn't know was what Zack was going to do with those responses. Well, it turns out that the following night, Zack would hold a mixer in his studio in advance of his One Light Workshop in Atlanta, GA. Zack mentioned that everyone was welcome (no participation in the Workshop was required), and I decided to come. This was my first time meeting Zack in person, who was an amazingly gracious host.
I took a brief walk around his studio and then saw this giant banner...
So that's what you decided to do with those responses, I remember saying. The word “fly” (in black letters) is significant: it's what Zack said he would paint on his wall.
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If you were to paint one word on the wall, what would it be???
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
On the final night of Navaratri, we celebrate Goddess Siddhidatri, who is an aspect of Maha Lakshmi. She is the ultimate form of the Nava Durgas, and the shashtras say she can only be worshiped after all of the other forms have been venerated.
She is the One who delivers success. Those who worship Her with full devotion are bestowed the eighteen forms of success. According to the Puranas, even Lord Shiva achieved salvation through Her Grace. She grants perfection and the power to act with gratitude and humility, revealing the Love of God.
paramahamsavishwananda.com
bhaktimarga.org
In September 2013, I was given the opportunity to shoot for a non-profit organisation called e.motion21. This is an organisation that provide an Australia-first, innovative dance and fitness program designed specifically for children and young adults with Down Syndrome.
This is a series of their rehearsal leading up to a dance event called Musicool. It was an eye opening experience having to shoot this event as I had never shot a subject matter relating to Down Syndrome prior to this. The most essential thing that I realised was that these kids and young adults are no different from what society deems as 'normal'. Everyone experiences struggles and it is the passion that keeps us going. For them, the unity through dance is the core of their passion and joy.
Humility. "I who made the moon and stars, have knelt to wash your feet". The depth of the messages over the Easter period always seem to resonate strongly.
I can see humility
It is satisfying just by itself
And Trust, absolute trust
a gift, a precious gift
I would rather think of humility than
anything else.
Humility, the beautiful daughter
She cannot do either right or wrong
She does not do anything
All of her ways are empty
Infinitely light and delicate
She treads an even path
Sweet, smiling, uninterrupted, free
Agnes Martin
What embitters the world is not excess of criticism, but an absence of self-criticism. - G. K. Chesterton
More G. K. Chesterton Quotes and Sayings
Picture Quotes on Humility
Buahan, First Banyan Tree Escape in Bali, Indonesia
Original photo credit: Steven Weirather
"Please. Please stop. I hate this. WHY THE HUMILITY?!!!"
BACKSTORY: Every year after Thanksgiving, Carolyn's family engages in cookie decorating. Clint has never gone, as it sounds intensely un-fun, boring, and a waste of time to him. In also means Clint's holday gets wasted as he can't plan anything to do with Carolyn. )~:
sitting.
Beavis the cat, Santa costume, hat.
close-up. funny animal.
Lowell and Anne Sawyer's house, Occoquan, Virginia.
November 23, 2007.
Pic by Vicky.
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Inside the ruins of the Aegidienkirche Hannover
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegidienkirche,_Hanover
Heavily damaged during WW II, the church was intentionally left in its semi-destroyed state as a war memorial.
On the right hand side: sculpture "Demut" (Humility) by Kurt Lehmann w.wiki/_c2Tx
Left hand side in the shadows:
Peace bell (Japanese: bonshō) donated by Hiroshima, one of Hannover's twin towns.
Zorki 1 thru FED Industar 61 L/D 2.8/53 mm on Optik Oldschool Double X which is respooled Eastman Double X (Kodak 5222)
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“What makes humility so desirable is the marvelous thing it does to us; it creates in us a capacity for the closest possible intimacy with God”
~Monica Baldwin~
I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done unto me according to hy word". By these words Mary accepted to become the Mother of Our Lord. A true example of humility, purity, faithfulness and devotion to God.
Soy un judío”. ¿Es que un judío no tiene ojos? ¿Es que un judío no tiene manos, órganos, proporciones, sentidos, afectos, pasiones? ¿Es que no se alimenta de la misma comida, herido por las mismas armas, sujeto a las mismas enfermedades, curado por los mismos medios, calentado y enfriado por el mismo verano y por el mismo invierno que un cristiano? Si nos pincháis, ¿no sangramos? Si nos haceis cosquillas, ¿no nos reímos?, Si nos envenenáis, ¿no nos morimos? Y si nos ultrajáis, ¿no nos vengaremos?
He hath disgraced me, and hindered me half a million, laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains, scorned my nation, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heated mine enemies; and what's his reason? I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions? Fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same means, warmed and cooled by the same winter and summer, as a Christian is? If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?
If we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that. If a Jew wrong a Christian, what is his humility? Revenge. If a Christian wrong a Jew, what should his sufferance be by Christian example? Why, revenge. The villainy you teach me I will execute, and it shall go hard but I will better the instruction.
Sheer humility and love. Sat guru Mohanji prostrating at the feet of Sri Sri Sri Vittalananda Saraswathi Maharaj (Sri Sri Sri Vittal Babaji)
In September 2013, I was given the opportunity to shoot for a non-profit organisation called e.motion21. This is an organisation that provide an Australia-first, innovative dance and fitness program designed specifically for children and young adults with Down Syndrome.
This is a series of their rehearsal leading up to a dance event called Musicool. It was an eye opening experience having to shoot this event as I had never shot a subject matter relating to Down Syndrome prior to this. The most essential thing that I realised was that these kids and young adults are no different from what society deems as 'normal'. Everyone experiences struggles and it is the passion that keeps us going. For them, the unity through dance is the core of their passion and joy.
For the theme of humility, I chose a very humble flower - the daisy. And despite its humble reputation, it turned out to be really quite interesting and lovely. Well done humble little daisy!
That's the title of this sculpture installed in front of the tomb of Henry Bergh, who founded the ASPCA in 1866 and who "alone, in the face of indifference, opposition, and ridicule," worked to bring an end to the many barbaric acts of animal cruelty once seen as acceptable. The sculpture originally hung on the side of the ASPCA headquarters in Manhattan; it was moved here in 2006.
#ds141 Blue is the color of sky and water. Many call it the color of hope. Make a photo with blue and what it represents to you.
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macromonday........ humility....... just a little bitty piece of a much larger mosaic wall that was constructed by an artist-in-residence and all the kids and adults at my old school. while the pieces were small and humble, the total effect was awesome. this was one of my 'contributions'
(about 3 inches/7cms long)
Created with fd's Flickr Toys.
The person who took the base image is Andrew Mason, and you can see the original here.
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” From Matthew 23:1-12
MEDITATION
“…Humility frees us to Love and Serve others willingly and selflessly, for their own sake, rather than for our own.
“…Do you want to be a servant as Jesus Loved and Served others? The Lord Jesus gives us HIS heart - the heart of a servant who seeks the good of others and puts their interests first in HIS care and concern for them.”
PRAYER
"Lord Jesus, YOU became a servant for my sake to set me free from the tyranny of selfish pride and self-concern. Teach me to be Humble as YOU are Humble and to Love others generously with selfless Service and Kindness."
#prayer from today’s #meditation reflection @ www.DailyScripture.Net or APP at Daily Scripture Servants of the Word
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