What is more worthy?
A chant chorused aloud? Or muttered under one’s breath?
A rhythmic beating of drums, a clashing of cymbals, a ringing of the gong? The ting-ting-ting chiming of a hand-held bell? Or a momentary closing of the eyes and bowing of the head?
A tying of a sacred but tenuous thread? The lighting of a lamp which is at the mercy of the winds? A smearing of ash, the remnants of someone else’s prayer? A humble, floral offering? A circumambulation?
A congregation at a splendorous temple? Or a personal conversation with the divine?
Looking heavenward? Or looking inwards?
Is the deed bigger than the thought? Is silent reverence any less than vocal worship?
random rants ruminations ramblings 
So lovely…
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Thank you, Joan 🙏🏽😊
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This is awesome, Kunal and great thoughts of praying with an apt picture too
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Thanks! It came to me while on a walk past a crowded roadside shrine nearby 🙂
Have a good weekend!
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Great to hear that Kunal. Have a great weekend 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
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And may I wish you happy new year in advance, Kamal? Best to you & the family!
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Oh thanks Kunal for your kind wishes, next Saturday new year che Amna toh prayers r going on. I got my book published too. 😊😊😊😊😊😊
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So true! having connection is more important than showoff
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Different routes, same destination! If we could all agree would there be any strife?
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True… thanks 👍😊👍
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You are welcome, Kunal. 😊
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Beautifully written. I believe there’s a time and a place for everything 🙏
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Oh, thanks so much, Miriam! 🙏🏽
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Or there’s a chance these aren’t dichotomies at all 🙂
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Hmmm, now there’s a thought! Thank you!! Have a great Sunday
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It is the way perception affects the act that defines it’s importance, a small offering at the right time in the face of overwhelming events can stick more in memory than a cascade of deeds offered with good intent
Good write my blogging comrade, good write indeed
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Thank you! I like your way of thinking!
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I could see what you saw and what made you write this👏👏👏
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Thanks, Y! Eid Mubarak to you & the family!
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Thank you Kunal😊
Eid Mubarak!!!
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Kunal, beautifully composed… excellent!
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Many thanks, Lance!
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You’re sincerely welcome, Kunal.
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