My Master initiated me for meditation a few years back. I always listen to our Master on topics of Meditation and those related to natural and simple living.
When I attended an advanced course on meditation our Master told us to use our knowledge in practical day to day life. As usual, I started observing myself and I realized that Meditation has given me an awareness that I was only awake.
The Master many times emphasized the need of Giving and Effortless Living. A small real-life incident taught me another law of nature.
A few days ago I was at a bus stop in town during the evening. The bus came on time and I took the window seat. The bus route was by the seashore and I was enjoying the breeze while watching the sea waves.
After a few minutes, the bus made its next stop. A young boy and a girl entered the bus. They were standing left standing when the bus took off. I glanced at them curiously and realized that all the window seats were occupied. They could sit but not together. Suddenly a different wave passed through my body and my inner mind gave me the instruction to get up. I got up and offered them my seat. The young lady smiled affectionately and said thank you very much. I occupied the other seat and we parted our ways. I don’t remember whether I got off the bus before them or not.
Months passed by. Suddenly one day while I was standing at the same bus stop waiting some time for the bus to arrive I heard a voice.
“Excuse me, Uncle,” I glanced in the direction of the voice. It was a beautiful young charming lady.
Puzzled, I said, “I do not recognize you.”
She said, “But I do you. Do you remember you gave us your window seat?”
Puzzled, I said, “Maybe, but what is so great in that?
She said, “Uncle you simply acted as a God for me. Had you not given your seat on that day, perhaps I would have not sat with my friend. By sitting together it helped us bridge a misunderstanding that has been between us forever. Do you know we are getting married next month?”
“Good! God Bless both of you,” I replied.
The young lady again said thank you and went onto her journey. I realized the importance of Giving that day. I also realized that small things can create great happenings in life. This was a great lesson for me.
Copyright © by Sateesh Chirputkar
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