Tirupati, India
News That Hurts
There are 70 monks who live on the premises here at Tirupati. They are a happy group. I recognize some of the older as well as younger ones from my visit two years ago. I’m sure there’s some turnover. Naturally, there will be a departure for some. Not culturally, but vocationally. Some will get married. There will also be a hardcore portion of them that will make this monastic life their lifestyle until they reach their physical end.
I had received an emergency call from Canada. The news was about a young couple who are splitting. When I heard this my heart sank to hear of this failure. Vows of commitment were made and yet the relationship didn’t have strong “go” for a very extended time. Naturally the two were struggling and were strained in their communication. Tolerance and patience did not take a priority on either end of the stick.
Though the two individuals have called it quits on each other, by some divine revelation a glimmer of hope may cause a relook and a return of the situation. There’s always that chance. It’s always good to keep the doors open. If you can imagine at one time there was love that has now become faded. Romance is like a pickle (stimulating), but know it to be fickle. We forget that real love is service to each other.
If there’s anything about kali yuga (dark age) that is dominant it appears to be this one. The breakup of couples. Who wants it? Neither he nor she, friends, family, guru, or God find joy in a bond broken.
A word of caution: before tying the knot, know whom you’re hooking up with. Be assured that there are elements about the other person that you will not like. Who is perfect after all? Concentrate more on your own shortcomings. There is so much to be said about relationship issues. Some people are better off as permanent monks or nuns who make firm their relationship with the Divine.
May the Source be with you!
5 KM
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