Wesak

Growing up on a diet of Jataka tales and Doordarshan animated stories about the life and way of the Buddha, one never quite knew the significance of Wesak. Not only is it the birthday of the Master, it is one of the 3 full moons of the year that see an over pouring of the celestial energies of knowledge and love.  As Indians with a chock block public holiday calender featuring the heroes, heroines and villians of the Hindu pantheon we never quite come to terms with the very real evolutionary energies of some such days. We are more exposed to non-stop Punditising by self-proclaimed God men in drag on every news channel desperate to fill slots. 


Thanks to these suave self promoters, what was our way of conscious living with the energies of the cosmos has turned into a three ring circus. It's time to take back the knowledge and heritage that is ours. Be aware of the messages and energies of such days that shower us with the opportunity to soak as much positivity and learning as we will.


Yes, as our will so is our bounty on such days.It's a great day to meditate, contemplate or even do that solitary kind act you may have been putting off. Take a moment out of your busy schedule to slow down and contemplate the simplicity of the Buddha's message.


Kindness, Awareness and Love.


Simplicity itself.