As the moth for love of lotus looses itself in the flower And yet is happy; so am Thy devotee, my lord As the deer, mesmerised by the melody transfixed near the axe of the huntsman; Iam thy devotee... As the rain bird in its utter loneliness calls its lover continuously So i wait for a vision of Thee, my lord For i feel forsaken and lonely and sad.
-Surdas.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
A conversation..
"Me: Why has life become complicated now?
God: Stop analyzing life. Just live it.
Me: why are we then constantly unhappy?
God: Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday.
Me: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?
God: Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.
Me: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty..
God: Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Me: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?
God: Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don’t suffer. With that experience their life becomes better not bitter.
Me: You mean to say such experience is useful?
God: Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.
Me: But still, why should we go through such tests? Why can’t we be free from problems?
God: Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.
Me: Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don’t know where we are heading..
God: If you look outside you will not know where you are heading.. Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.
Me: Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do?
God: Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead.
Me: In tough times, how do you stay motivated?
God: Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.
Me: What surprises you about people?
God: when they suffer they ask, “why me?” When they prosper, they never ask “Why me”. Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.
Me: Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here. I can’t get the answer.
God: Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.
Me: How can I get the best out of life?
God: Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.
Me: One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.
God: There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.
Me: Thank you for this wonderful chat. I am so happy to start the New Day with a new sense of inspiration.
God: Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don’t believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve, not a problem to resolve."
-Quoted from a journal..
God: Stop analyzing life. Just live it.
Me: why are we then constantly unhappy?
God: Your today is the tomorrow that you worried about yesterday.
Me: But how can we not worry when there is so much uncertainty?
God: Uncertainty is inevitable, but worrying is optional.
Me: But then, there is so much pain due to uncertainty..
God: Pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional.
Me: If suffering is optional, why do good people always suffer?
God: Diamond cannot be polished without friction. Gold cannot be purified without fire. Good people go through trials, but don’t suffer. With that experience their life becomes better not bitter.
Me: You mean to say such experience is useful?
God: Yes. In every term, Experience is a hard teacher. She gives the test first and the lessons afterwards.
Me: But still, why should we go through such tests? Why can’t we be free from problems?
God: Problems are Purposeful Roadblocks Offering Beneficial Lessons (to) Enhance Mental Strength. Inner strength comes from struggle and endurance, not when you are free from problems.
Me: Frankly in the midst of so many problems, we don’t know where we are heading..
God: If you look outside you will not know where you are heading.. Look inside. Looking outside, you dream. Looking inside, you awaken. Eyes provide sight. Heart provides insight.
Me: Sometimes not succeeding fast seems to hurt more than moving in the right direction. What should I do?
God: Success is a measure as decided by others. Satisfaction is a measure as decided by you. Knowing the road ahead is more satisfying than knowing you rode ahead.
Me: In tough times, how do you stay motivated?
God: Always look at how far you have come rather than how far you have to go. Always count your blessing, not what you are missing.
Me: What surprises you about people?
God: when they suffer they ask, “why me?” When they prosper, they never ask “Why me”. Everyone wishes to have truth on their side, but few want to be on the side of the truth.
Me: Sometimes I ask, who am I, why am I here. I can’t get the answer.
God: Seek not to find who you are, but to determine who you want to be. Stop looking for a purpose as to why you are here. Create it. Life is not a process of discovery but a process of creation.
Me: How can I get the best out of life?
God: Face your past without regret. Handle your present with confidence. Prepare for the future without fear.
Me: One last question. Sometimes I feel my prayers are not answered.
God: There are no unanswered prayers. At times the answer is NO.
Me: Thank you for this wonderful chat. I am so happy to start the New Day with a new sense of inspiration.
God: Well. Keep the faith and drop the fear. Don’t believe your doubts and doubt your beliefs. Life is a mystery to solve, not a problem to resolve."
-Quoted from a journal..
Friday, July 3, 2009
Escape...
Like a glittering sprinkle
through the cluster of foliage,
or a prickle
on some standing waters;
You rescued me
Through the cul-de-sac
Holding my palm in your nest.
Like the air-balls
you are all pervasive
and encompasseth through me
as be the sound of shaking tiny bells.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flowers do sometimes
twist their necks
The fruits do sometimes
jump off from thy gloves
but,
You never betray!
And so I allow myself
to retreat in you...
After every lonely walk
through the streets of
human hearts
And after every peek
into the walls of neighbour's soul,
I found nothing
but a seamless void..
And still each time when I turn back
I find you, waiting for me
with same lashfull glimmer
in your eyes...
And so I apologise, I apologise
for making you wait so long
And now, please let me
escape in you...
through the cluster of foliage,
or a prickle
on some standing waters;
You rescued me
Through the cul-de-sac
Holding my palm in your nest.
Like the air-balls
you are all pervasive
and encompasseth through me
as be the sound of shaking tiny bells.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flowers do sometimes
twist their necks
The fruits do sometimes
jump off from thy gloves
but,
You never betray!
And so I allow myself
to retreat in you...
After every lonely walk
through the streets of
human hearts
And after every peek
into the walls of neighbour's soul,
I found nothing
but a seamless void..
And still each time when I turn back
I find you, waiting for me
with same lashfull glimmer
in your eyes...
And so I apologise, I apologise
for making you wait so long
And now, please let me
escape in you...
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