with Sri Ganesh

measurements; it turned out, according to them, that the new Highway is to cut through the compound – that is, the outer edge of the maintenance area they require alongside the asphalt road -, right between the bore-well and the temple itself, a couple of meters away from its western wall… So, even though technically they may say that they are not disturbing the temple, their plan, if implemented, will effectively destroy it all, by destroying its water-source and much of its vital space… Manikandan phoned me this news right when those people were there. I have not been doing very well at offering this issue, so far… Yesterday evening, Sunday, while Manikandan had gone out, someone broke into the compound and stole his gears cycle and also the wind- chimes I had hung in the garden; I get the impression it is someone who has openly visited the temple previously and knows where everything is, but I may be wrong… Preparing for the puja this morning, I am confused and disturbed by this formation regarding the Highway and I have to strive to regain some poise, trust and equality… - 14-07-08:

Sri Ganesh, Today you have That joyful, colorful, forward, powerful figure That is so popular – Like the dearest king and god to each one personally Being carried, high-lifted by the crowd Rhythmically, Flaring your blessings in direct, intimate Arrows of feeling…

The crowd cherishes you, The animal-man divine, Who conquers the obscurity By the clearing of all Contradictions…

Aum

Today, paid Elumalai for I unit of good compost, Rs. 1,000/-

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