In this blog, I would like to highlight the political turmoil and upheavals in Tibet, the forbidden land, as it is called. One interesting thing which tickles me to write on this topic is about the ubiquitous presence of Tibetans all over the world.
Either in London or Paris, wherever the Olympic torch was carried through, it faced resistance. People were using all means to extinguish the flame. In France, the flame was put out four times and they had to carry the torch in a fortified vehicle. Still the torch has to pass through India. The Chinese have offered their elite red army commandos for security, but the Indian government has rejected their offer by saying that they would use their own NSG (National Security Guards) four-tiered security for this purpose. The Chinese even want to carry the torch through Tibet. That would be really interesting. We have to wait and watch how it happens.
Such a small country which is situated at a very high altitude has people all over the world. Even in Puttaparthi, I find their presence. In one of the apartments, they have even hoisted the Tibetan flag, lending their support to the struggle. I feel the timing of their agitation is well planned. People at the helm have made the right move. Just a month back there was widespread violence in Tibet and a few people lost their lives. Though the media has not been given adequate permission to cover the events, still the world community is aware at large of the happenings. The leader of the movement, Dalai Lama is in exile since 1959 in Dharamasala, Himachal Pradesh. He is alleged to be the kingpin behind the movement, Dalai Lama Clique. The Cambridge Dictionary gives the meaning of the word ‘Clique’ as a small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group.
The general feeling is that such a mega event like the Olympics should not have any hindrance because of this contentious issue. Such issues should be settled at the political table.
O.k. let me sign off.
In this blog, I would like to highlight the political turmoil and upheavals in Tibet, the forbidden land, as it is called. One interesting thing which tickles me to write on this topic is about the ubiquitous presence of Tibetans all over the world.
Either in London or Paris, wherever the Olympic torch was carried through, it faced resistance. People were using all means to extinguish the flame. In France, the flame was put out four times and they had to carry the torch in a fortified vehicle. Still the torch has to pass through India. The Chinese have offered their elite red army commandos for security, but the Indian government has rejected their offer by saying that they would use their own NSG (National Security Guards) four-tiered security for this purpose. The Chinese even want to carry the torch through Tibet. That would be really interesting. We have to wait and watch how it happens.
Such a small country which is situated at a very high altitude has people all over the world. Even in Puttaparthi, I find their presence. In one of the apartments, they have even hoisted the Tibetan flag, lending their support to the struggle. I feel the timing of their agitation is well planned. People at the helm have made the right move. Just a month back there was widespread violence in Tibet and a few people lost their lives. Though the media has not been given adequate permission to cover the events, still the world community is aware at large of the happenings. The leader of the movement, Dalai Lama is in exile since 1959 in Dharamasala, Himachal Pradesh. He is alleged to be the kingpin behind the movement, Dalai Lama Clique. The Cambridge Dictionary gives the meaning of the word ‘Clique’ as a small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group.
The general feeling is that such a mega event like the Olympics should not have any hindrance because of this contentious issue. Such issues should be settled at the political table.
O.k. let me sign off.
My electronic ink seems to be clogging. I think it needs lubrication and fine tuning. A long hiatus from blogging seems to be the reason. I hope my muse inspires me to carry on. To start with the momentous occasion that happened, after repeated yes and no’s. We all had fear and doubts looming large on our faces whether it would really happen, but all this were dispelled by our Lord. And then as we usually put it – the rest has become history now. I have beaten around the bush enough; I am mentioning about Sanathana Sarathi exhibition with which I was associated.
If I look back, I can say that it was Bhagavan who had planned and executed the entire project. We are used to hearing umpteen number of speakers recalling their experiences on Bhagavan’s unseen hand helping and guiding them. But now I am a direct witness to it. We had hurdles and hiccups at every step. People who helped us and whom we thought to be indispensable had to leave, rather were forced to leave. Maybe it was Divine drama. The layout designer, whom we were privileged to have from Japan, had to leave suddenly because of a death in his family. Another person who volunteered to execute the entire project was forced to leave, the reason being again a death in his family. Somebody from somewhere, whom I had no acquaintance came. He executed the project wonderfully and of course delectably. It was indeed Lord’s dispensation.
And while we were setting up the exhibition, almost two pavilions came crashing due to impact of a gust of wind. This was after the posters were put up. Because rearranging them again was a tough task. And mind you, all the shutters in the auditorium were closed when this happened. Even the contractor of the exhibition could not explain.
When the workers were tying banners in the auditorium with the help of a huge ladder, suddenly the ladder tumbled when it was being manoeuvred. This time the worker from the top of ladder came crashing to one of the pavilions. He escaped with just minor bruises. Only one panel crashed. So, the damage was minimal. And while he fell, the ladder hit one of our office workers on the head. To use the oft repeated expression – Lo and behold! He escaped only with a minor injury, and was even back to work. Like this I can recollect many. Swami took care that no untoward incident happened during the exhibition. All that had to happen, happened before.
Recently I was reading the book “The Last Barrier”, the protagonist goes through a Sufi journey. His ordeals are limitless. He is put to many tests. All along his mentor only tells him to TRUST and SURRENDER to the Lord. When he was quivering unable to withstand the constant onslaughts of tests, he is shown the way.
O.k. Let me sign off.
