DAY 1943
Jalsa, Mumbai Aug 10/11, 2013 Sat/Sun 12 : 18 AM
Last night or in the morning of today, I spent a great amount of time after finishing my connect with the Ef , now on several platforms, in visiting certain pertinent youtube videos where sermons and discussions and debate were heard on religion and interpretations and opinions on it. Most fascinating to hear all the speakers. Interesting to see view points of a variety of people, not necessarily of the same faith. And there was a conclusion :
None or no one seemed to have difference of opinion on them, on their belief, on their dictum, or on their practice. Love togetherness happiness and joy peace and well being, consideration for the other and a joint belief in the wellness of human kind, abounded in all the scriptures and books of wisdom and saintly fare.
But … sadly …
What history also told us that most of the wars that were fought were fought to protect belief. A belief in peace and love. It seemed to me to be such an irony. It was much like the nation that produced the deadliest and fiercest armoury of weapons for war, was the nation that instituted the highest and most distinguished prize for peace in the world !
The dichotomy has been astonishing and difficult to digest. But digest we do, contributing to its presence and giving it honour and respect.
The wait for the next step is and has always been riddled with apprehension and uncertainty. Your own steps in a direction of choice has taken a while to settle on the gravel of the street that you believe shall take you to your ultimate destination whatever it be. But changing lanes is the challenge of many. Those that are satisfied and content with the tracks they are on, are on. Those that consider change and risk, move bravely with all circumstances being of consideration. Some succeed and some do not. A certain measure of precaution precedes all. May it ever be fruitful for those that do and do not. There is no given formula for its working. But it exists and is tried often. The gamble is always not so much for the insecurity of the self. It is more the insecurity of the dependents which is worrisome. And many a decision is guided and directed by these contrasts ….
There comes a time in the life of the being when such moments cause anxiety. But there is a world that loves the challenge, the adventure and the excitement of such ventures. These are special humans. We respect them. But we also consider the prudence of those that do not, for, we are never aware completely of their circumstances. Unless we wear their shoes, we shall swim in unchartered waters. Be with them and then comment.
I write early today because I shall be spending time out with the children. I need to be with them, to savour their laughter and love. My own went through another ‘tube’ of investigation the entire morning. It showed certain images. But then what would life be without images ?
My image now for the Ef is one of immense love and attention .. I must have done some thing good in my past life, as the belief in religion goes, to have been showered with such undivided and sincere love ..
Thank you ..
Amitabh Bachchan
