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Issue Forty Eight, February 2006

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On the occasion of 70th Birthday of Our Beloved Master Dept. of Posts. Govt. of India launched a Special Day Cover at a special function in the capital. 'Prem Ki Madhushala' - a concert by Shubha Mudgal was also held.
 

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ZILA KHAN PAYS TRIBUTE TO OSHO
Asian Age
7th January 2006
By Neha Sharma

New Delhi: The Osho Galleria at the Ansal Plaza turned into a mini auditorium, on Thursday, as classical singer Zila Khan took the centrestage to mark the 75th birthday celebrations of Osho. The evening started with a Sufi kalaam, Aah ko dard chahiye and Nagme ko saaz chaiye.

What added flavour to the performance was the recital of couplets like "Behisaab wo de raha hai chup raho, kuch kaha to baat khali jaayegi" and "Haan! Ehlezar ke paas khazeene to hai bahut and Maula tera fakir zarurat kaha se laye". Zila translated the verses as the live orchestra slowly played in the background, enabling the crowd to enjoy the compositions.

"Sufism to me is about being open and respecting people’s point of view. It’s eternal. Though I belong to a classical background, I have been inclined towards Sufism since my childhood," said Zila. And for Zila, Osho was a "supreme human being".

The evening concluded with the audience congratulating Zila for her soulful performance, as tea and snacks did the rounds.
     

SUFI ROCKS!
Delhi Times
9th January 2006
Kashish Gupta

It was the melodious voice of Sufi singer Zila Khan that ruled Delhi’s music circle last Thursday. On the occasion of the 75th birthday of Osho, she performed live in front of the city’s music lovers.
As people immersed themselves in the performance, Zila remarked, “It’s an honour to be a part of the Osho family and perform under the blessings of such a divine persona.’’
Guests continued to pour in till late, braving the chilly winds. One of them remarked, “Her voice is so powerful. There was no way I was going to miss this today.” Similar sentiments were shared by others who were seen enjoying the evening while relishing chatpata snacks and tea. “This is the best way to spend a winter evening in Delhi – garam chai and some soulful Sufi music!” remarked another fan.
After the performance, people were seen asking for Zila’s blessings. She happily obliged, and entertained them with some more singing and sher-oshayari.

     

SINGING PRAISES OF OSHO
Hindustan Times
8th January 2006
Malvika Nanda

The Osho World galleria at Ansal Plaza was packed beyond capacity on a chilly Thursday evening as renowned Sufi singer Zila Khan performed to mark the beginning of the 75 th birthday celebrations of Os Rajneesh. Swami Chaitanya Keerti of the Osho Foundation was also present on the occasion along with many Osho followers.

The performance began with a recording of Osho speaking on Sufi and its followers. Oshoites of all age groups, soaked in every word with their eyes tightly shut. Khan started with a Kalam from Bareilly sharif, chah ho dard chahiye.

Khan has a powerful voice and creates a suitable ambience even before the performance began with her charged up demeanor.

However, even though people enjoy listening to Khan, there were others who walked out halfway. Put it down to bad manners.

     

TRANSMISSION OF LIGHT IN DEEP SILENCE
Sun
15th January 2006
By Swami Chaitanya Keerti

Why did Bodhidharma - the greatest Zen master- go from India to China. This question has been posed repeatedly in the Zen schools of thought all over the world.

He could not find anybody in India who he could transmit his enlightenment. There were scholars, pundits and philosophers available, but to them the transmission of enlightenment was not possible, as this happens only in the deepest silence, this experience can be transferred from the master to the disciple who has become so much dissolved into silence, that he even himself does not exist--it is only silence and silence alone. The scholars and pundits are not silent people-- full of words, they blah blah endlessly. With them it is a psychological need, indeed a disease.

A young man was confessing his sins to a priest. "Sure, Father, I had sex seven times last night."
The priest asked: "How many women?"

"Ah, Father, there was only one woman," answered Pat.

To which the priest said: "Well, it is not as bad as I thought. Who is the woman?"

"My wife, Father."

"Well," said the priest, "there is nothing wrong with that, son."

"I know, Father, but I just had to tell someone," replied Pat.


Osho explains: "There are moments when you just have to tell someone. If you don't tell, it becomes heavy on you. If you tell, you are released and relaxed. If you can find a sympathetic listener, good; otherwise just talk to yourself. But don't repress it. Repressed, it will become a burden on you. Just sit in front of the wall and have a good talk. In the beginning you will feel it a little crazy, but the more you do it, the more you will see the beauty of it. It is less violent. It does not waste somebody else's time, and it works the same way, it does the same: you are relieved. And after a good talk with the wall you will feel very, very relaxed. In fact, everybody needs to do it. The world would be better and more silent if people started talking to the walls.Try it. It will be deep meditation - knowing well that the wall is not listening. But that is not the point."

Zen master Bodhidharma also used to sit facing the wall. After nine years of sitting he found a disciple who was worthy of the transmission of enlightenment. As they say in Hindi--Jyoti Se Jyoti Jaley. Enlightenment from the master to disciple is just like the transmission of lamp which happens in the deepest silence.

(Swami Chaitanya Keerti is the editor of Osho World magazine published from New Delhi)