My Life, Philosophies

"Life teaches many lessons along the way If you are aware of them you can make life better in every way" I lost my mother when I was 10 Learned first lesson of my life Acquire skills from those who know Once they are gone you can do nothing except Crying out of sheer helplessness and regret When in twenties miseries of world pained me poor dying of hunger, so much disparity in world, If God exists why is he not doing anything? This led me to an era of reading, in spiritual books I found answers to my questions Discovered real aim of life is salvation, we suffer because we have sinned in past births Suddenly one day father passed away, day after his death he talked to us (could hear his voice clearly) "I regret not spending time with my granddaughter I thought I will play with my son's children I never expected to die all of a sudden" I learnt that day to enjoy life, not to postpone happiness for tomorrow Got married with dreams of love and happiness only to be greeted by selfish people who criticized me endlessly Cried daily for 10 years then one day shouted at all They couldn't take it, they subdued but I was not happy. I had sinned. Learnt many truths of life Those who criticize cannot stand their own criticism To avoid guilty conscience do good however bad others may be One should have no desires, they give endless miseries My past experience are so bad that their very thought makes me sad I try not to think of past, I live in the moment in front, savouring every bit of it As for desires I have ended all for I realised fulfillment is not entirely in my hands. I have no expectations from anyone... I try to be happy and stay away from anything that can steal it. Date: 11/16/2020
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Date: 11/18/2020 3:16:00 AM
- Congratulations on your great 2nd place in the contest, Rama :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 11/18/2020 8:10:00 PM
Thanks Anne, congratulations to you too. Enjoy your top win. Take care. Have a wonderful day ahead. hugs Rama
Date: 11/17/2020 8:47:00 PM
Protecting one's inner core for all the pain in the world....Congrats on your win Rama....much love and hugs...shine on :)
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 11/18/2020 8:09:00 PM
Thanks much love and hugs to you too. Have a wonderful day ahead. Take care Rama
Date: 11/17/2020 3:32:00 PM
'not to postpone happiness to tomorrow' -- That's my favorite line from your poem, so full of sage advice, Rama. Congrats on your placement in the contest too. Peace and Serenity, Gershon
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 11/18/2020 8:08:00 PM
Good choice of favourite line, we all learn so much from life if we share someone might benefit. Thanks for congratulations and for taking time out and reading my poem and commenting. Take care Rama
Date: 11/17/2020 10:09:00 AM
Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Rama Balasubramanian
Date: 11/18/2020 8:05:00 PM
Thank you, nice contest, beautiful topic, take care Rama
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