with Sri Ganesh

Beautiful Ganesha, Loyal And So deep…

In the afternoon I spend Rs. 700/- in the market for new stocks of incense, oil and camphor…

- 15-12-10:

… When I started the pump yesterday, a loud snap and it all fused; I called “Abri” and this morning two electricians arrive… and find out that some water has entered the panel and two of us in turn get a shock when we touch it; after drying it carefully, it works again, and eventually I am able to fill the tank…

Sri Ganesh, Watchful and tender,

The Chosen Knight of the Mother, You ride here and there and about, Surveying and gauging, And the sight of you Wearing the Shakti’s Raiments and colors Is profoundly auspicious – For you are Incorruptible, The steadfast brother Of all souls, Whom no force and no power Can rule But the Lord’s Delight And Her Love…

- 16-12-10:

… The last few days have been tough, physically, in the sense that the condition of the body seemed to be plummeting: I can only walk very slowly and each step is more and more an act of will, and the eyesight

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