A feather šŖ¶
Soft and gentle
Strewn on my path
Whispered it’s truth
As I chanced upon it
Pointing the path
‘This is the way
Keep walking…
There is always something more
In the randomness of things
Like a little feather on your path
Is a gentle reminder
That you are not alone
There is always a guidance
There is always hope
There is always a way…
Savvy
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If we are alive
We have stories to tell
They are worth listening to
Worth sharing with another
Worth learning from another
Life is,what we make of it.
And our stories often create pathways
Of thoughts and action for ourselves
And through another life
Perhaps that’s why we need to share
To express the truths of our being
As for our stories of life and living
Of overcoming obstacles
Of surviving the odds
They may become a guide and toolkit
In maneuvering life in the steering
Leading into the path of clarity.
Savvy
Every living being,
And every part of our beautiful world
Has survived through time
Overcoming many obstacles
For some it is nature at its worst.
Storms and calamities
Hurricanes and floodsā¦
For others it may be personal
And professional…
The human grit is plain to see
For we are part of nature
Persevering to preserve
Aspiring to evolve.
Remarkable is the spirit in resilience
It finds the wisdom in the challenges
To not just survive but thrive
My saluteā¦
To the human spirit.
Savvy
Roads of Goa
Don’t know you
How you live and breathe
In these nondescript pathway.
Yet here you are
Vividly present
Colouring the blue sky
With blossoms of contrasts.
Mature trunk and verdant leaves
You strike a pose
You hold a stance
In your unique way.
I see you dear tree
Grateful for your being
For you nurtured many lives
Seen many a solar cycles.
I bless you with all my heart
For healing this world…
For the world may be
You are just another tree
For me you live vibrantly
Evergreen in my memories.
A sight to behold
A vision to thank
In recognition and gratitude
For your impactful presenceš
A trip down memory lane.
An unexpected yet beautiful burst of colour contrasting the bright blue sky prompted me to click a photo in a split second, enroute a road trip to Goa a few years ago…
P.S.
Sharing some amazingĀ factsĀ about the positive ecological impacts from one fully mature tree, that I came across.
Key Environmental & Ecological Impacts
That I am fond of trees is nothing new… I have written many verses on trees before as well, yet in here I share a message close to my heart…
Nurture nature Nurture trees.
You are doing an important service to help support self sustaining powerhouse of oxygen to our planet.
Savvy Raj
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If you could turn the key to a door that opens up to a place somewhere right now…
Where does your imagination take you?
Near mountains
Near water sources
Green spaces
Or spiritual spaces
Or somewhere where your heart is calling out?
What is your favourite kind of place?
Or is your desire to stay
Wherever you are,
Stronger than anything else?
Sometimes in the middle of movements there is a desire for stillness
In the middle of hectic days…
For the quietness of calm.
And sometimes amidst silence
There is much going on…
The mind is steering the wheel
Both movement and stillness
Are part of the journey.
And the desire to drive on
Explore discover the world
And what it has to offer
Is something that happens
To evolve every life.
Savvy
There was a time when the day started with a greeting at the light of dawn Now it all starts with the light of mobile screen There was a time when travellers used to chat with one another. Now traveling is to update status and post photos. There was a time when writing meant using [ā¦]
There was a time
Awareness that you are searching for…the deliverance from all the so called inflictions and challenging circumstances you are experiencing…
Its all in the Space that you occupy. If the Earth element catches fire, its remains become ash. If water engulfs earth everything decays.
The more you resist and pull the greater is the entanglement.
True liberation is from the clutches of ego in ignorance.
What does it take to the awareness of letting go completely? The ability to see beyond the temporary illusions of attachment takes profound faith.
For faith is all there is.Without it nothing is.
Interestingly I wrote this contemplation while reading ‘Gajendra Moksham story & Stotram .
Here is the story below
Gajendra MokshamĀ is one of most spiritually significant stories in the Srimad Bhagavatam A story of divineĀ intervention andĀ total surrender.
The story is set in Mount Trikuta, where Gajendra, the majestic king of the elephant herd went to drink water from the lake and pick up the lotus for worship. There Makara a powerful crocodile clasped his leg… it’s said for 1000 years a fierce tug of war ensued . Inspite of Gajendras strength as he was in the water which was the crocodiles element he began to lose his strength.
The Realization
While family and friends tried their best to help in time they too couldn’t release him . As he grew exhausted trying Gajendra realised that his physical might nor his kin could save him.
And then in total surrender in faith he lifted a lotus flower towards heaven and offered a soul stirring prayer to God Vishnu. But instead of asking for life he asked for ultimate liberation from the clutches of ignorance.
God Vishnu hears sincere plea and with his (divine discus) Sudarshana Chakra swiftly severes the crocodiles head and pulls Gajendra to safety and grants him Moksha (salvation)
A story makes it easy to put thingsĀ perspective
For stories can reach the heart of man.
I am sharing such a story from my social media forwards this morning…
A guru asked a married young man to stand up during one of his speeches.
The Guru said:
āImagine you are walking on a beach. A young, beautiful woman is walking toward you.
What would you do?ā
The young man immediately replied:
āI would look at her, admire her personality and appreciate her.ā
The Guru asked:
āAfter she walks past, would you look back at her?ā
The young man said:
āYes, if my wife isnāt with me.ā
(Everyone in the crowd laughed)
The Guru then asked again:
āHow long do you think youāll remember that beautiful face?ā
The young man smiled and replied:
āUntil I see another beautiful faceā¦ Maybe 5-10 minutes.ā
(And he smiled again.)
Then the Guru said to him:
āNow imagine thisā¦ As you leave this place, I give you a package of books.
I ask you to deliver this package to a wealthy man who lives 75 kilometers away.
You reach his house to deliver the books. From the moment you see the house, you realize heās a billionaire.
There are 10 cars in the veranda of his mansion, and 5 security guards standing outside.
Once you send word of your arrival, the honorable man himself comes out to welcome you.
He receives the book package from you.
As youāre about to leave, he politely invites you inside.
He sits beside you, offers you hot tea and food.
He treats you with kindness and thanks you sincerely for delivering the books so quickly.
As you get ready to return, he asks how you came.
You say, āBy local train.ā
Immediately, he calls his driver and asks him to drop you at your destination in one of his luxury cars.
When you reach your destination, the billionaire calls you and asks,
āBrother, did you reach comfortably?āā
The Guru then asked:
āNow tell me, how long will you remember this man?ā
The young man replied:
āGuruji, despite being such a wealthy man, because of his humble and loving behavior,
I could never forget him in my lifetime.ā
Addressing the room full of youngsters, the Guru said:
āThis is the reality of life.
A beautiful face will be remembered for a short time.
But a beautiful character will be remembered for a lifetime.
Instead of focusing on the beauty of your face or body,
focus on the beauty of your behavior.
Thatās what will make your life interesting, unforgettable, and inspiring to others.ā
Moral:
Outer beauty fades with time, but inner beautyāyour character, your kindnessāleaves a lasting impression.
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