Sunday, November 12, 2006

20. Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

Bhajan - Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya by Pandit Jasraj

A Parable from Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Once a man went to a certain place to see a theatrical performance, carrying a mat under his arm. Hearing that it would be some time before the performance began, he spread the mat on the floor and fell asleep. When he woke up all was over. Then he returned home with the mat under his arm!

Does this story reflect the way we are leading our lives? If on our return journey, we are asked by passersby what did we do when we were 'there', what answers do we have?