There are so many touch points with various faith and religion during
this time. It is almost noticeable. Wanted to dedicate one blog post to
all such events during this process.
When we were discussing the surgery date, my key criteria were
1. As soon as possible
2. All the doctors from the panel selected are available
For my mother-in-law it was "Which day of the week ? Tuesday is not good. Whats my raasi and nakshtra ?"
My mom dug up all the old shelves and found the horoscope done when I was a child and sent to an astrologer to find the write time to be operated on.
One of my very close friends at work, sends me "Maha Mritunjaya Mantra", reciting it would fend off fear and imminent death. So very sweet way of showing concern. Another friend, told me to listen to "Hanuman Chalisa" every day.
My neighbors, devotees of Sri Aurovindo, asked for a lamp to be set up for the entire duration of surgery.
Another neighbor, who is practicing Buddhism, came to house and told my wife to come along to the Budha Center. She narrated miracles that has happened purely because of the faith.
My ex-boss, did Arunachala puja ! Another neighbor committed to go walk the 15 kms around Thiruvanmalai temple when everything is alright and I am back to normalcy !
My sisters family held fast for a day and went to a Shiva temple to do "Rudrabhiseka".
My wife wanted the Sacred Thread to be on me when I go to operation theater (something that is not allowed - not even a simple thread on one's body is allowed when one goes in to OT). She also wanted me to go to a Shiva temple near by before heading to the OT.
Many others, offered prayers, lit candles, sat near a lamp through out the surgery and continue to offer prayers everyday.
Even when I ve tubes attached to my face, my neighbor and close friend, takes me to Sri Aurovindo ashram in Ulsoor in the evening to spend some time in meditation in absolute serene environment.
Multitude of faith, multitude of deities, Several prayers - one intention ! Very noble and very genuine.
So very touched by the sheer number of genuine well wishers !!
Dear friends - "I ve full faith in you. Your love is my religion now".
When we were discussing the surgery date, my key criteria were
1. As soon as possible
2. All the doctors from the panel selected are available
For my mother-in-law it was "Which day of the week ? Tuesday is not good. Whats my raasi and nakshtra ?"
My mom dug up all the old shelves and found the horoscope done when I was a child and sent to an astrologer to find the write time to be operated on.
One of my very close friends at work, sends me "Maha Mritunjaya Mantra", reciting it would fend off fear and imminent death. So very sweet way of showing concern. Another friend, told me to listen to "Hanuman Chalisa" every day.
My neighbors, devotees of Sri Aurovindo, asked for a lamp to be set up for the entire duration of surgery.
Another neighbor, who is practicing Buddhism, came to house and told my wife to come along to the Budha Center. She narrated miracles that has happened purely because of the faith.
My ex-boss, did Arunachala puja ! Another neighbor committed to go walk the 15 kms around Thiruvanmalai temple when everything is alright and I am back to normalcy !
My sisters family held fast for a day and went to a Shiva temple to do "Rudrabhiseka".
My wife wanted the Sacred Thread to be on me when I go to operation theater (something that is not allowed - not even a simple thread on one's body is allowed when one goes in to OT). She also wanted me to go to a Shiva temple near by before heading to the OT.
Many others, offered prayers, lit candles, sat near a lamp through out the surgery and continue to offer prayers everyday.
Even when I ve tubes attached to my face, my neighbor and close friend, takes me to Sri Aurovindo ashram in Ulsoor in the evening to spend some time in meditation in absolute serene environment.
Multitude of faith, multitude of deities, Several prayers - one intention ! Very noble and very genuine.
So very touched by the sheer number of genuine well wishers !!
Dear friends - "I ve full faith in you. Your love is my religion now".
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