with Sri Ganesh

And this is as it must be And as it should be For each and every Manifested being, When Awareness of the One Is secure…

- 07-05-10:

… After the puja I do some walking on the “japa” path, to exercise my legs, and to try and find a way to cure this crippling deficiency that is afflicting them… I miss very much this wonderful joy of walking freely and tirelessly as I used to, and I want to meet it again…!

Sri Ganesh, Sweet, Ancient Forest King, You have witnessed so much And your knowledge is such

That it has become Creative freedom -

And as you appear In the cool glimmering shade

Shot with shafts of honeyed light, A potent form of refined abundance, Bearing in your countenance The culture of ages, And in your smile and posture The promise of the nectar

Yet to manifest, One is grateful For your happy Auspiciousness…

- 08-05-10:

… While cleaning outside the gate, I get into a row with a bunch of local young guys, who are setting some poles and banners at the turn of the road, to hail some political leader who is to visit Edayachavadi tomorrow morning along with some MLAs; these boys often turn

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