Monday 28 October 2019

Tuesday, October 15th, 2019



Tirupati, India

Humbled by Nature

Thunder!  Lightning!  Throughout the night.  Showers followed.  And through the day.  Despite the soaking conditions, life must go on.

I encouraged Victor to go with the crew that had planned to view one of the most famous deities in India—Balaji, a form of Vishnu.  I had to pass because of the condition of my feet.  I wanted Victor to experience stepping into a realm of the great past.  When you reach the top of Balaji's mountain, either by vehicle or the 3,500 step stairway, you do indeed touch another era.  The campus and buildings have been there for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.  All visitors must wear dhotis, and many don no sewn clothing at all.  No pants allowed.  The idea is to preserve a glorious age centred around a purity of worship.

Victor came back after the visit and thanked me immensely for the opportunity.

The other room-guest whom I had, Yamala Arjuna, was not able to attend.  Permission to enter the inner sanctum of Balaji's domain requires a submission of your government ID.  Even though he's from India, they are very strict about anyone who enters.

Back to the rain.  You would think the rain would cool temperatures.  That may be true, yet the humidity only gets escalated.  May we always be humbled at the reminders of nature.

May the Source be with you!
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