The way of the sage is to act but not to compete. Lao-Tzu, Tao Te Ching
Like the wandering minstrels (bauls), they dance and sing and celebrate life because they want to, not because they have to, not because life demands it of them. They have seen the face of god and touched his spirit. The way of the sage is to act, not to compete. And so they celebrate day after day amidst great strive, amidst great joys, it matters not amidst what. They celebrate life and life in turn partakes in their celebration.
You Prateeksha are a baul..... my stationary baul. Of great courage and heart, of a soul that is old and wise, of a mind that is transparent and clear... keep the celebrations going no matter what. Someday the universe is bound to respond. All my love and heart.
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thanks my dear. yes the soul feels old enuf i agree though the heart retains some of its youthful desires and fantasies- though nothing very enduring any longer- except perhaps to sing, sing and work on the lines we have been discussing.
i do share something with the bauls though- that sheer love for the lord, in which you are so consumed that all life is a celebration- even pain is a celebration. but i wish so much that i could sing a lot more than i am doing now. maybe god willing, i would, with a few adjustments in my schedules and timings. thanks for all that you have written my dear.
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