with Sri Ganesh

And Timeless And Constant, You are the Open Door To Her Inexhaustible Creation, Her Chosen Ambassador Amongst all...

... In the afternoon Parthy and I return cycling to do the watering; by the end of it I have cramps and more pain than usual... It is rather distressing: almost by the day the field of possibilities appears to be dwindling; any writing work at home is now hampered by a failing eyesight, I can hardly walk anywhere and the simplest physical work becomes an ordeal, and there are other chronic conditions which at times combine to make a test of endurance – of which really I do not see the significance in terms of progress or change...

- 05-06-12:

... A fellow who sometimes comes to pray does an early pranam today and shows me the bandage on his head from a road accident and offers Rs. 10/-...

Sri Ganesh, You too are the Pilgrim Roaming the Universe,

And you know all the points Of Lawful Thrift and Increase, Which you watch and protect, And you know the nature

Of all that prevents The true Harmony And strives to thwart Its reign – Yet the Star of Courage Is Bright At your shoulder And your Task Is Golden...

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