with Sri Ganesh

- 02-09-10:

… Palanivel, the painter, brings me a revised estimate for the full scrubbing and repainting, with waterproof paint, of both the inside and outside of the shrine; the total amount will be Rs. 9,460/-. I pay him an advance of Rs. 5,000/-. And today I had to spend another Rs. 300/- for 2 new bulbs…

Sri Ganesh, You are so, so densely, richly Beautiful, Generously so, I do not know why this festival Of you Is given me everyday…

But tomorrow, and perhaps the next day as well, I shall not be able to do any service to you as a puja, for I shall have to cover your figure and empty your shrine of all your things, so the work can be done…

Sri Ganesh, King and Brother Of Earth and Man,

Kneaded and impregnated By the knowledge gained Through the experience Of the ages, Intimate with all forces Yet free Of them all, You stand and you give The blessings To trust and to grow Towards Her...

Aum.

- 03-09-10:

Today the sky is entirely grey, the air is cool and it drizzles a little now and then; the painters’ team has come and begun its work, Krishna’s team is also there in the garden… and I have to call the electricians

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