Guest guest Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Dear Brad, Please accept my condolenses. The following two letters written by Swami Vivekananda (Vol 7 Epistle 35 and Vol 9 Letter 213) may help you to cope with your difficult situation. Partha ----------------------------- DEAR ADHYAPAKJI, (Prof. John Henry Wright. The letter was written on the death of his daughter, aged 16.) Last mail brought the very very sad news of the blow that has fallen on you. This is the world my brother — this illusion of Mâyâ — the Lord alone is true. The forms are evanescent; but the spirit, being in the Lord and of the Lord, is immortal and omnipresent. All that we ever had are round us this minute, for the spirit can neither come nor go, it only changes its plane of manifestation. You are strong and pure and so is Mrs. Wright, and I am sure that the Divine in you has arisen and thrown away the lie and delusion that there can be death for anyone. "He who sees in this world of manifoldness that one support of everything, in the midst of a world of unconsciousness that one eternal consciousness, in this evanescent world that one eternal and unchangeable, unto him belongs eternal peace." May the peace of the Lord descend upon you and yours in abundance is the prayer of Your ever loving friend, VIVEKANANDA. and A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year is the usual congratulation. Alas! The stars brought you a tremendous blow. (Sister Christine's mother had passed away.) Blessed be the name of the Lord. After all, it is only "Thy will be done" — our only refuge. I will not insult you by offering you consolation — you know it all already. Only this line to remind you of one who is in entire sympathy with you and who knows that all your plans must be good in joy or sorrow, as you are dedicated to the eternal Mother. Well, the Mother phenomenal has merged in the Mother absolute, eternal. Thy will be done. By this time you must have made a decision, or, rather, the "Mother" has shown you the way, surely. I rest content. The soldier of the Queen has gone abroad to fight for Her cause, leaving all he loves to Her care. The soldier is to look to his duty. The Queen of the Universe knows the rest. With all love as usual, VIVEKANANDA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Dear Brad, I am so sorry to hear of your immense loss....I lovingly pass on my prayers of healing, love, and deep compassion to you and your family. May your wife rest in the eternal heart of God always...... please accept my deepest sympathy. Many blessings, Naomi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 9, 2010 Report Share Posted January 9, 2010 Hi Sister Asha,, Felt very sad or rather shocked to hear the news of ur father s departure may his soul rest in peace, ,Dont worry we are all here with u, He (ur father ) has reached the abode ,, he is in the lotus feet of sai, Words fell short to express my grief, may god give u Courage, and all that is needed for life. Ur Ever supporting sai brother Umesh. 9845534032 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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