An email
greeted me with another quote this morning from Mr. Quote Man (Thank you!). Oh just to mention, Mr. Quote
Man is a long-time friend in the blog. He is one of two wonderful people in my
blog life and beyond. One is Raj Kishore Baruah who got me started on it (in
2004). And the other is Mr. Quote Man (who shies away from being named) who
keeps me writing in there. Both are from India. So you see, friendship knows no
race, color, culture, nor creed. It goes beyond borders. Breaks down wall
divides. Smashes gender issues. Breaks through the barriers of time and space.
A precious connection imbued with the treasures of true friendship, selfless
and giving. God's precious gift. I count myself truly blessed by them. Happily
there are many more like them. All are blessings.
Now back to the quote..... 😊
"The
ego is a veil between humans and God." ---- Rumi
Rumi, is
one of the most influential Persian poets of the 13th century. The poetry of
Rumi has been compared to the book of Psalms and to the Song of Solomon. He
writes as the lover of God, attempting to reconcile how distance has come
between himself and God. His poems can be read merely as love poems, but they
must also be considered as symbolic of the relationship of man to the divine.
(thanks to wiseGEEK.com)
Ego ---
1) The “I” or self of any person; a person as thinking, feeling, and willing,
and distinguishing itself from the selves of others and from objects of its
thought. 2) egotism; conceit; self-importance: 3) self-esteem or self-image;
feelings: (thanks to Dictionary.com)
Veil --- 1) something that covers, separates,
screens, or conceals 2) a mask,
disguise, or pretense:
That certainly tells us that the I-ME-MY-MINE of things and self has no place in a god-relationship.
It is
everybody's experience, I would bravely presume, that at the lowest ebb of our
hurt, misery, pain, grief, disappointment, heartbreak, trials, need....... when
our beauty or brilliance or education or titles or influence or wealth fail to
gain us the relief we so desire..... when we stand bare, empty, puny
(insignificant), helpless, a nothing ----- It is in that precise moment that
the Divine connection happens! When we
are wounded in our brokenness --- we find God.
I think
that God does not care for the accoutrements or embellishments of the person
but looks to the heart where authentic truth resides. That true .....or
false? 😇
Such a good reminder to keep the ego in check. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYes indeed. You know what, I run back to that verse everytime life becomes so harsh and mean. Have a great day, Raaji. God bless you!
DeleteIt is at the lowest ebb of life,as you have correctly put,when there are no devices for one to fall back,he or she turns to God in total surrender and faith.The ego is totally gone and the veil falls off and God is there ready to give succor.
ReplyDeleteIndeed so true, my friend KP. Hey thanks for dropping by and for your comment. All appreciated. Have a blessed day!
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