I was about to get involved in Gaushala. Cows are in dismal situation. They needed support and protection. We are close to forest, we can open a Gaushala.
I am already involved in Sanchi University, for alternative learning centre. I am working on creating an organic farm, a basket and a market for the same. I am working on networking with people. I am doing M.A. in education. I am involved in local initiatives.
Just the other day, talking to Pandey Ji of Buddhakshetra - he threw question at me when I wanted his view on "Shall we open a Gaushala ?". He said No. I was surprised. I had assumed he, being religious and spiritual - would support this.
But, " Is not cow in need of support and Is not Gaushala a good work ? " - I asked to understand him further.
He responded, "Yes, it is a noble work but it's not work of a Sadhak" . He further explained, " It's no joke to be walking on this path of Sadhna, one need to be extremely careful not to succumb to traps of society and religion. "
It was a shock, It made me think. Yes, cows dismal situation is because of religion, greed of human beings and social structure. It immediately disillusioned me from my extra love for cow. I still feel sad but now it's not different for a cow, a man, a dog or a bird.
Ever since, I am brooding on "life and work of a sadhak". The reason I moved to farm was for my sadhna, the reason I named farm - Sadhna path was to remind myself the same. So, I need to be very careful in distribution of my work and energy.
The other flipside is - perhaps hiding in lazineness and escapism in name of "sadhna". It's a tight rope walk and I must walk the same...for this will decide a lot of things.
I am already involved in Sanchi University, for alternative learning centre. I am working on creating an organic farm, a basket and a market for the same. I am working on networking with people. I am doing M.A. in education. I am involved in local initiatives.
Just the other day, talking to Pandey Ji of Buddhakshetra - he threw question at me when I wanted his view on "Shall we open a Gaushala ?". He said No. I was surprised. I had assumed he, being religious and spiritual - would support this.
But, " Is not cow in need of support and Is not Gaushala a good work ? " - I asked to understand him further.
He responded, "Yes, it is a noble work but it's not work of a Sadhak" . He further explained, " It's no joke to be walking on this path of Sadhna, one need to be extremely careful not to succumb to traps of society and religion. "
It was a shock, It made me think. Yes, cows dismal situation is because of religion, greed of human beings and social structure. It immediately disillusioned me from my extra love for cow. I still feel sad but now it's not different for a cow, a man, a dog or a bird.
Ever since, I am brooding on "life and work of a sadhak". The reason I moved to farm was for my sadhna, the reason I named farm - Sadhna path was to remind myself the same. So, I need to be very careful in distribution of my work and energy.
The other flipside is - perhaps hiding in lazineness and escapism in name of "sadhna". It's a tight rope walk and I must walk the same...for this will decide a lot of things.
