The man scoffed derisively.
Every time I bowed before an idol.
Or crossed myself.
Looked up at the sky.
Rang a bell.
Offered some flowers.
Lit a candle.
Knelt in supplication.
Read from a book.
Listened patiently and interestedly to verses
I couldn’t understand a word of,
in a language alien to me.
He mocked me.
When I ignored the do’s, revelled in the irreverent.
Broke a few taboos.
Lusted. Cursed. Ate the forbidden. Drank the forbidden.
Knowingly and guiltlessly.
Questioned. Dismissed. Argued endlessly.
Sought alternatives. Rejected them all.
And continued with doing what I always did.
“How weak is your faith that you flutter from flower to flower,
blasphemy to belief, sacrilege to spiritualism,
dipping, sipping, never settling, flitting on?”
I answered.
“So strong is it that I know all these flowers in this heavenly garden are His
and I can partake the nectar from them all, knowing He’ll make each sip
taste of pure honey.”
Awesome.
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Thank you
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Great! The unity of God head in practice of polytheism is the beauty of our religion.
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Exactly, Aunty, as is the unity of God across different religions. Thanks for coming by and commenting!
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Definitely.Have a great day.
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Wow! Excellent, Kunal. I’m sure you know that I relate to this.
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Yes, it’s right up your street. Am happy to have met like-minded people through this forum.
Thanks a lot, Sonya!
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Brava.. 🌹🌹🌹🌹
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Thanks, merci, gracias, grazie and more!
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Faith
Creation of the feeble
Or a crutch
For the dogmatic?
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Dear Pranab, if you were to replace faith with religion, I’d agree with you!
Thanks for the visit!
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Aren’t they the two sides of the same coin?
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Not really, dada. Faith is belief in The One. Religion is believing your one is the only one. If I were to use your coins analogy, faith would be a two sided coin with God on both sides, religion would have ‘my god’ on the heads side and ‘your god’ on the tails. Make sense?
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Everyone is entitled to their belief as long as we live and let live.
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Sure, 100%!
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I love this piece
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Thank you!
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Beautifully written. Om Mani Padme Hum.࿆ૐ⠀
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Thank you, I appreciate it!
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I loved both the content and the way you presented it!
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Am glad you did, thanks very much!
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You are welcome!
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Excellent piece, and i totally relate to it, word for word! Keep writing 🙂
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Thank you, Caroline
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You are welcome!
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Loved it, Kunal!….. and pretty inspired by your words too ☺️👍
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Thanks, Vidur, appreciate it!
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Dont know how I missed this two days ago but this is just out of this world!I am so proud to
have ason like you. Not trying to flatter you but I certainly can learn a lot from you..
Love you Kunal.
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Thank you
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Yep you’re getting your groove back and sweet rationalisation in your last three lines 😊
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Thanks! How you been?
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I’m fine thank you, still enjoying my quiet time, hoping I’ll come back with fire! 😀
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We’re waiting!
Enjoy the break!
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Thank you.
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Fantastic. 🌟
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Many thanks, ma’am! Pleased to meet you!
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Wonderful blog!! — Tara (and likewise)
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Much appreciated, Tara 😊
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Similar thoughts.
https://www.facebook.com/Circles-In-The-Sand-842846125749764/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel#
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What am I not surprised, Atul? 🙂
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Love this.. beautiful 😊
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on random rants ruminations ramblings.
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