27th March Perth,
We all have our struggles at some time or another. Like the tree our roots go deep in material existence - our bodies, minds, abilities, interests and qualifications - they all contribute to help keep us going, and make life work for us.
Last week Sri Radha Raman went into hospital to undergo major surgery, consequently we spent quite a bit of time in the hospital atmosphere. There, everyone is eager to get better as quickly as possible and get out.
Now he's back here at Gopinatha dham - a calmer, infinitely more spiritual atmosphere - dealing with discomfort and pain. Watching his struggles, we are invited to remember how temporary our life really is compared to eternity.
These two image [from the large bush reserve next to our property] tell us something about time and it's influence, don't they?
Yes, we struggle on with life, but we will all one day be defeated.
Or, shall we say, the body will meet defeat.
But if we take strong shelter of the Holy Names ,then even though the body dies, we won't be defeated at all !!!
More later....
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