August 10, 2019August 8, 2019 by Kunal Thakore

Stray Saturday Thoughts

observations, Personal, ruminations, Spirituality, Thoughts
ash, bowing of head, chants, cymbals, drums, floral offering, gongs, heavenwards, lighting of lamps, Looking inwards, sacred thread, temple, worship
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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?

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Joan August 10, 2019 at 6:46 am

So lovely…

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1. Kunal Thakore August 10, 2019 at 7:24 am
  
  Thank you, Joan 🙏🏽😊
  
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boundlessblessingsblog August 10, 2019 at 11:33 am

This is awesome, Kunal and great thoughts of praying with an apt picture too

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1. Kunal Thakore August 10, 2019 at 11:35 am
  
  Thanks! It came to me while on a walk past a crowded roadside shrine nearby 🙂
  Have a good weekend!
  
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  1. boundlessblessingsblog August 10, 2019 at 11:37 am
    
    Great to hear that Kunal. Have a great weekend 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
    
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  2. Kunal Thakore August 10, 2019 at 11:38 am
    
    And may I wish you happy new year in advance, Kamal? Best to you & the family!
    
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  3. boundlessblessingsblog August 10, 2019 at 12:28 pm
    
    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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  4. Kunal Thakore August 10, 2019 at 12:29 pm
    
    👍
    
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  5. boundlessblessingsblog August 10, 2019 at 1:17 pm
    
    👆👆👆👆
    
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Sohanpreet Kaur August 10, 2019 at 2:59 pm

So true! having connection is more important than showoff

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1. Kunal Thakore August 10, 2019 at 3:19 pm
  
  🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
  
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paeansunplugged August 10, 2019 at 3:45 pm

Different routes, same destination! If we could all agree would there be any strife?

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1. Kunal Thakore August 10, 2019 at 4:14 pm
  
  True… thanks 👍😊👍
  
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  1. paeansunplugged August 10, 2019 at 4:15 pm
    
    You are welcome, Kunal. 😊
    
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Miriam August 10, 2019 at 5:46 pm

Beautifully written. I believe there’s a time and a place for everything 🙏

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1. Kunal Thakore August 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm
  
  Oh, thanks so much, Miriam! 🙏🏽
  
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bettertohavewrittenandl0st August 11, 2019 at 10:57 am

Or there’s a chance these aren’t dichotomies at all 🙂

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1. Kunal Thakore August 11, 2019 at 11:03 am
  
  Hmmm, now there’s a thought! Thank you!! Have a great Sunday
  
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A Humble Shadow August 12, 2019 at 3:24 am

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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1. Kunal Thakore August 12, 2019 at 6:23 am
  
  Thank you! I like your way of thinking!
  
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Yasmin Khan August 12, 2019 at 10:45 am

I could see what you saw and what made you write this👏👏👏

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1. Kunal Thakore August 12, 2019 at 10:53 am
  
  Thanks, Y! Eid Mubarak to you & the family!
  
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Yasmin Khan August 12, 2019 at 11:00 am

Thank you Kunal😊
Eid Mubarak!!!

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lancesheridan September 17, 2019 at 6:20 pm

Kunal, beautifully composed… excellent!

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1. Kunal Thakore September 17, 2019 at 6:23 pm
  
  Many thanks, Lance!
  
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  1. lancesheridan September 17, 2019 at 6:23 pm
    
    You’re sincerely welcome, Kunal.
    
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