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Sunday, April 27, 2008
Bus Ride
On Friday, in a conversation with Mom, she was telling me about some people whom she had encountered in buses and bus-stops. They turn away their faces when she arrives. Such behaviour has often baffled her. What grudge could an unknown person hold over her? I was silent throughout the conversation for I had not observed enough to have noticed such behaviour.
Coincidentally, on the same fateful day, I took the bus in the evening to my tuition. As I got into the bus, I could not help noticing a lady, probably in her fifties who turned away suddenly when she saw me. I was amused by her behaviour. I hadn't the slightest clue who she was! Then she tried to look in front and she got a sense that I was observing and turned sharply to the other side. By now, I couldn't help laughing. I spent the next 10 minutes of my journey entertaining myself. I continued to observe her while she maintained her little act. I was grinning throughout the journey. The funny thing, however was that she refused to look me directly in the face or eyes! Some people never cease to amaze me.
Ok now, story time........
While Swami Vivekananda was travelling by train, in Rajasthan an interesting incident took place.
He was resting in a second class compartment. Two Englishmen were profusely hurling abuses at him. They were under the impression that the Swami did not know English. When the train reached the station. Swamiji asked an official, in English, for a glass of water. The Englishmen were surprised. They asked Swamiji why he was silent though he could understand them. Swamiji snapped back, "This is not the first time I have met fools." The Englishmen were enraged, but Swamiji's formidable physique silenced them.
The lady was clutching on to a bag and I must quote the words written on it, "Leave your cares and worries to me for I care a lot for you. - God"
Such is the irony of life! hehe Labels: Account
Thachayini Coffee Talk at 5:55 PM
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Scars of Love
Some years ago on a hot summer day in south Florida a little boy decided to go for a swim in the old swimming hole behind his house. In a hurry to dive into the cool water, he ran out the back door, leaving behind shoes, socks, and shirt as he went.
He flew into the water, not realizing that as he swam toward the middle of the lake, an alligator was swimming toward the shore. His mother in the house was looking out the window saw the two as they got closer and closer together. In utter fear, she ran toward the water, yelling to her son as loudly as she could. Hearing her voice, the little boy became alarmed and made a U-turn to swim to his mother. It was too late. Just as he reached her, the alligator reached him. From the dock, the mother grabbed her little boy by the arms just as the alligator snatched his legs. That began an incredible tug-of-war between the two. The alligator was much stronger than the mother, but the mother was much too passionate to let go. A farmer happened to drive by, heard her screams, raced from his truck, took aim and shot the alligator.
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks in the hospital, the little boy survived. His legs were extremely scarred by the vicious attack of the animal. And, on his arms, were deep scratches where his mother's fingernails dug into his flesh in her effort to hang on to the son she loved.
The newspaper reporter, who interviewed the boy after the trauma, asked if he would show him his scars. The boy lifted his pant legs. And then, with obvious pride, he said to the reporter, "But look at my arms. I have great scars on my arms, too. I have them because my Mom wouldn't let go."
You and I can identify with that little boy. We have scars, too. Not from an alligator, but the scars of a painful past. Some of those scars are unsightly and have caused us deep regret. But, some wounds, my friend, are because God has refused to let go. In the midst of your struggle. He's been there holding on to you.
The Scripture teaches that God loves you. You are a child of God. He wants to protect you and provide for you in every way. But sometimes we foolishly wade into dangerous situations, not knowing what lies ahead. The swimming hole of life is filled with peril - and we forget that the enemy is waiting to attack. That's when the tug-of-war begins - and if you have the scars of His love on your arms be very, very grateful. He did not and will not ever let you go. Never judge another person's scars, because you do not know how they were made.Labels: Account
Thachayini Coffee Talk at 1:27 PM
Sunday, April 6, 2008
I Asked Krishna
I had received this powerpoint presentation from my friend sometime back and I had saved it to share with everyone. Thanks Liju, for the email. :)
Thachayini Coffee Talk at 2:38 PM
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