Hi all,
In this thread, I would like recall stories that we grew up with in India. Then, there were no computers, no DVD, no TV in bedrooms. Even Analog AM Radio was a luxury that few could afford!
But we were fortunate in having a luxury that money cannot buy!
Time!
Our parents, uncles and aunts actually spent time with us, shared stories of old, dreams to inspire, ideals to emulate! In the bustle of 21st century Britain, we seem to have lost that poise.
In the immortal words of William Henry Davies :
"LEISURE"
What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs
And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass,
Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass.
No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars, like skies at night.
No time to turn at Beauty's glance,
And watch her feet, how they can dance.
No time to wait till her mouth can
Enrich that smile her eyes began.
A poor life this if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare.
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I shall recall my first story from Sanatana Dharma in the next post.
Regards. 🙂
Prashna
Thanks, Bhavaani. In other versions I have heard of this story, Kali does not lose quite so gracefully!
Trust Prashna to want to know the source. of this tale. Who ever would know?
xxx
PS. Prashna asked me the ultimate source of the story but I could not remember it. Has anyone seen it on the net?
Thank you Bhavani,
for that enchanting story.
Hope to read many more posts from you.
I am working on the story of Ma kali, Nataraja and the Tandava dance. Full analysis will follow, but may take a couple of weeks. I am currently enjoying an all-too-rare visit by our sons over the next week or so.
Ma Kali must wait!
But what are human timespans to the one who measures time itself!
A very Happy Christmas and a most fulfilling New Year to you and your near and dear ones.
Live long and prosper.
Prashna
Hi all,
I have not yet found the source of the story so well narrated by bhabaaniidaasa. I am still looking. Prashna is on the case!
Hot on the trail, he found a gem, that gives at least an idea of how well Ma Kali danced that day.
[url]OK, in the shape of Mallavika Surrukai. [/url]
And what a shape! What divine inspiration! She moves all right!
Do not miss her Shiva Dance. Esp. you, bhavaaniidasa
Enjoy.