with Sri Ganesh

repeated turnarounds, has been this time badly wounded; and until he sees and understands that loss of trust is the worst thing in life, it is not going to heal… … Today there is a general strike in support of the trapped civilian Tamil population in Sri Lanka, called by the party in power; almost no one is at work: There is a police constable posted by the gate when I arrive and, later, he quietly enters and has a darshan of Sri Ganesh and then sits a long time, completely still, by the Riddhi room…

Sri Ganesh, O calm and lovely King Of the Forest, Steady Treasurer Of Her Riches, Her Son of wondrous Puissance, Her Gift of a Brother to all, Keeper and Knower

Of Her Harmony, You stand always, Ever and ever, For the Truth Of Becoming –

Your presence brings Delight and peace...

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- 24-04-09:

… M. has cleaned his part and gone out, as has become the routine; I see that he does his service with care and that he lays flowers here

and there with a sweet intent… It is all laid before Sri Ganesh…

Today, Sri Ganesh, You appear As the Great Initiate Of the Lord, The Magus sent forth, Provider and Healer, To see to the order

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