We often learn more when we hear episodes that involve others. Most of us feel the unnecessary urge to defend our way of thinking even if there is a slight provocation. Hence today God speaks of such an episode that does not involve you or me directly yet when you hear this story as I did, we both shall reflect on its value and hold it close to our hearts from now on.
There was an orphanage in the district of Sholapur. That orphanage was run by a couple. The husband was a great devotee of God. He always had a dream to take care of not so very fortunate children. With the blessings of God his dream came true. For the last fifteen years he had built the orphanage and served the lives of many children.
When God gives you a task in your hands He usually gives a test with it so you can toughen the character, hold the reigns of the senses tight and be steadfast and focused in mind. Yes! The husband Govinda also endured such a test.
It was nothing but his own wife, Simran. God had blessed her with a lot of physical beauty, but with the Grace she carried also the curse of arrogance. And her tongue…who could listen to her knife like words?! Even Govinda was frightened by what next he or the children might have to hear.
Often the children spent time with Govinda. Govinda loved the children as his own, especially Ram. Ram was the first orphan that he had received fifteen years ago. Ram was a true son to both Govinda and Simran. He loved and served all his brothers at the orphanage.
Ram woke up early every morning to do his daily prayers to God. Of course, even in the middle of his prayers Simran would walk into the room, kick him on his back and say, “How dare you waste my time in your prayers?” With that she would hand him a broom in his hand. But Ram always had the same reply to her, “May God bless you dear Mother.”
to be continued
