Ditto Yesterday

Today was no different from yesterday. Slowly, but surely, we are drifting into a state of ennui, which can be variously attributed to the vagaries of the weather, erratic attendance and the simple fact that we come in expecting every morning to be eventful and entertaining.
And then we leave the Garden, disappointed.
The only action witnessed today was when the skies spluttered briefly during the laughter session, forcing us all to rush into the Chinese Hut and continue with the exercises there. Within minutes the rain subsided and we were out in the open again.
Earlier Kishor Babani made light of the gloomy situation by describing the sky as human, who had its peculiar moments of joy and sorrow. “When the sky weeps, we get rain,” he explained in all seriousness, only to correct himself moments later by drawing upon the analogy of other bodily effusions.
Bapu Rane also made an attempt to bring about some cheer by narrating an incident at his village involving a huge, burly woman and a thin, spindly man for a husband. Apparently they had got into an ugly fight in public and in no time, the man was flattened to the ground under the weight of his domineering better half. Rane found this incredibly funny.
Unfortunately, there’s a spot of tragic news from Renu Babani (right). She came in looking pale and pulled-down – the reason being she has lost her grandmother in Hong Kong. She was nudging 100 years and Renu can only console herself that her dear gran’ma, she had visited last year, is now in a better place. We commiserate with her in her hour of grief.
Bhaswati Bose says:
Dear Renu, sorry to hear about the passing away of your grand mom. Do accept my condolences. May her soul rest in peace.
--Bhaswati
Says Renu Babani:
Thanks for the heartfelt condolences. At least she is not suffering. And may her soul rest in peace. Someone sent me a nice passage regarding death and a new life which I would like to share with all:
"I know that all of our minds have been programmed to feel a sense of loss and remorse at a time like this. However, I would just like to also bring to the forefront that this is also a very beautiful time. This is when we need to stop what we are doing and just take a step back and look at the lives we are living because the ultimate truth is that tomorrow, without a doubt, it will be one of us. We are not humans trying to have a spiritual experience. Instead we are souls that have come down here to have a human experience and so it’s time to look deeply into the kind of human experiences we are having and which direction it is taking us. The ultimate goal is to bring everything into our lives in line with love and compassion. We all have our struggles and problems (which is a huge part of the human experience). However, we have to find a way to transcend beyond that because if not, that is what will ultimately keep us bound to this plane. Let us start to fill our lives with unconditional love, peace and compassion and witness divinity in everything and everyone around us."
Harish Wadhwa says:
Dear Renu-ji, very well said. My sincere condolences too. In fact, I also lost one of my uncles just day-before-yesterday and I can understand the pain. Anyway, life has to move on and our spiritual self will keep experiencing this human side of life. May God bless each one of us with the courage to face this hard reality of life and be able to overcome the bereavement. By the way, Kishor-bhai made up for all the gloom today with his nice jokes. He picks up some really good ones to cheer everyone.
--Harish
Anonymous says "Good article".
Dilip Babani (left) says:
Life is like bulbula, a tiny bubble. Any second it may burst. And the world is like a lodge. One comes here, stays and goes away. Nobody is a permanent resident. Everybody comes with a return ticket. But memories remain -- of love, kind deeds, unselfishness... for God lives in our heart. Be ready to help. That is real life. Otherwise we will be like other creatures who come to this world and do all sorts of things and go away. I will not write any more. Or else you will soon call me Dilip-baba!
--Dilip Babani
Harish Wadhwa responds:
Satya Vachan, Sri Sri Baba Dilip Babani!
--Harish
Big Laaf says:
Don't miss the saffron T-shirt and halo on Baba's head!