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Friday, December 14, 2007 A Classic Irony Last Saturday, while making my rounds in the temple, I arrived at the white statue of Lord Shiva. Attached to the grand pillar, he was sitting in a meditative pose with his palms clasped on his lap and facing upwards (Just like in the picture).Then something caught my eye. There was a coin on his palm! "Who had tried to reduce the mighty provider to a beggar???" I wondered. I understood the good will of the individual for wanting to contribute to the temple. But that could be done at the allocated coin box, the office or the tray that is used to show the fire. It is immaterial to shower money on the hands or feet of the Greatest Giver! What an irony! I knew that the Merciful One would take no offence and I continued on my rounds. Hence, for all those who believe that you're doing a great deed showering nickels on the Lord's feet and hands, here is a story on what God represents and where we stand.... Vivekananda paid a visit to his favourite Kali Temple, one day. While standing outside the altar of the Great Mother, he could not help noticing the ruins the once beautiful temple had become by its invaders. "If only I had been born earlier," he thought. "I would have saved this temple from the ruins." Just then, from within him, he heard the great laughter of a woman that belonged to none other than Mother Kali. "I am the reason why you can lift your finger. Would I not be able to protect my own temple?" she asked. "Nothing happens beyond me and everything happens for a reason," she explained. Vivekananda had realised his folly and revered the Great Mother. "Remember the Lord for it is He who is giving you the power to make wealth." - A quote that I found at the back of a truck. Labels: Reflection |
