Simple Truths

Posted on October 07, 2005 in pilgrim-post.

My uncle is on a lose-two-kilograms-by-Nov-13 competition with my aunt. So I suggest a brilliant idea: "Let's go on a walking pilgrimage."

Now, my Uncle is exactly the type of person to not appreciate such acts of random spirituality ... which is why I was teasing him. :) As we were all cracking up, I spice up my proposition further. "We could even take money. And maybe even someone to massage our feet," I say. We all laugh more. Stating the obvious, I add, "You know, money really makes things easy."

With a loud smile showing on his face, my uncle sarcastically quips, "Simple truths. That's what pilgrimages are for."

Indeed, pilgrimages are for discovering simple truths. In this case, though, the simple truth is this -- ease of money comes with the complexity of security.

Comments ...

1. On Oct 09, 2005 Manju wrote: >Indeed, pilgrimages are for discovering simple truths. >In this case, though, the simple truth is this -- ease of money comes with the complexity of security. Money is the complexity introduced by "humans". India is blessed to provide the "pilgrim" opportunity almost year round. The people of India are trusting and hospitable to the pilgrims. They seek and benefit from the spiritual trade with the pilgrims. In contrast, US - a cold country (figuratively and literally) is distrustful to the strangers. The US pilgrims' challenges are significant. Enjoy the following Kabir doha on ego versus "money": Maaya taje to kyaa hua Maan taja naa jaaye Maan bade muniver gayee Maan saban ko khaaye Literal Translation: So what if one Gives away Money(material) Ego is difficult to give away Veteran pilgrims(spiritually realised) have lost to ego Ego conquers all

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