with Sri Ganesh

In full inner knowledge of their powers, Is the capacity to secure and confirm Eternal bonds,

Bonds of love and loyalty That transcend all lapses –

It is not just marriage But all natures of mutual Self-giving and recognition, Regardless of illusory limitations –

And in this way too You are truly Universal.

- 17-03-09:

… Yesterday evening, when we had finished our work in the garden and, past 6 pm, there were still no signs of the “chanting group”, Manikandan and I decided to leave and lock the gate; he went with K. and A. and I cycled home. He tells me now that he was later, around 7 pm, called on K.’s phone to please return to the temple as 5 of them were waiting outside the gate; he took his time to do so and when he reached them – KK Ramalingam, Godendaraman, Jaymurthy, Shankar and another – he told them clearly that the conditions were they must be disciplined and regular and ask me permission if there was any change of program; he also added that he was not part of their group and could not be available at their bidding. He had to speak in this manner because, he tells me, Shankar, as their spokesman, was very rude to him… I have warned him from the first day that one must be careful, as they are liable to lay a claim and posture their “right” to be welcome any time they choose… … Arjun came in with Venkatesh, on their way to Bangalore where his uncle is to undergo some urgent surgery, to have Darshan of Sri Ganesh and he offered Rs. 500/-

Sri Ganesh, King of Delight, Swift and constant And knowing,

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