This morning I was talking to a close friend of mine. One of the topic of our conversation was 'Selfless Love'. Of course we were just chatting and this happen to be one of the thing we talked about. So I am just sharing that with all. I realised in 2004 when I was attending the Acharya training for LBP, first presentation I did very well. That was presenting to a group of people with Swamiji sitting and guiding us. The second presentation, I didn't do so well, when came to the topic selfless love. It was in the chapter of Anahata.
Now, as I was sharing to my friend today, I realised, then I had trouble in that topic because I was not able to relate experientially to 'selfless love'. I was referring to Ma Sarada Devi. Who I didn't even know much about her till I moved in to the ashram. I was trying to present it through my reading and some understanding that's not even clear. Of course it's easier flow of sharing or presentation if it's from my own experience. I can speak confidently too.
Anyway, today I realised this topic is not difficult at all for me. I can easily talk about selfless love because I have the experience on the receiving end. I know what it means and I can relate with it. Swamiji is the being who is the 'Giver', and I am on the receiving end. Really the longer and more I help in Swami's mission, and being part of Swami's organization and mission, I TRULY know and experiencing of selfless love that Master showers on His people, overall to the society.
He is unconditional Giver. Reminds me of the saying how mothers' will breast feed her baby even if the child kicks her on her chest or bites her nipples, she will bear the pain and continue to feed the baby with much love, she relates with the child no different than herself, it's her own blood and flesh that she's holding and feeding. Anyway............that's my own connection with Swamiji, the Cosmic Mother. He showers unconditional love and care, I know experientially the meaning of selfless love.
For me, I experienced it by actively being part of Swami's mission. There's so many things you can do and share with the Sanggha or temple. Swami has created the space for everyone, we do not take the opportunity and we keep on pointing finger at the Master that He is selective, He is not giving me the experience, I didn't get a chance and so on............we missed these opportunities for many silly and petty reasons. So again welcome, join the Spiritual hub that Master has created in every corner of the world. These days even via online.
