~ Our Wants from GOD ~

 In my recent advent to one of the famous shrines of India “ Jagannath Puri”, the same question repeated incessantly in my mind – what are we seeking for ‘GOD’ – the timeless questions “ What are we here for?”, “Who am I?” and “Where will we go after our Death?” cast a shadow in my thinking.

I could see long queues of devotees with watery eyes – being “connected” to their lovable devotees, I could sense the deep love for theirs for GOD and what he can do in our lives – but there were seekers like me who though not question his existence but certainly ask him some set of Karmic Questions.

There is no doubt the immense faith that devotees had , as they stand for hours to just have a glimpse of their love – Lord Jagannath – though this thought triggers one question in my mind and that is “ What we want from him, are we always seeking and demanding innumerable blessings from him or also side by side “Thanking” him for being in our lives – and that what he has given us the most resolute “Human Form” – up the 84 Lakh life forms encrypted in our Vedas and Upanishads! – these intriguing questions always remain in our objectivity and as far as humanity is concerned , there will always be a “chase” to find HIM and observe his ‘Miracles’ in our lives!

My mute question always remain in deep corners of my mind “ How should I Thank Him for what he has bestowed on me – Health, family, dignified life, friendships , foes and almost everything  which is quite essential to make a decent living in today’s tumultuous world “

“Faith” is another thing that I observed that keep people going – devotees lying down on floor to pay obeisance to the mighty lord makes you think his presence in the universe – there have been chain of miraculous stories in everyone’s life through – the biggest miracle being all of us Alive and living for the next day – So how are we paying back to the “HIM” and more than that how can we pay him ?? will money suffix and make the GOD happy when we buy Goodies for Him? OR pure obeisance would be enough to get his warmth – these are thoughtful questions which many of us befall during our lifetimes.

I could see many devotees standing in awe of the LORD as being fearful and respectful at the same time – our hidden vibes are all known to him, and that only we know what wrong thoughts and actions we have done in our lives to attract his reprimand – with folded hands and a submissive posture, we pray to gain his mercy – though my belief is certain that HE  is all merciful and know our acts inside out – in this Kaliyuga, we all are bound to make mistakes and learn from those – our thoughts and actions can’t be sacrosanct every time.

Our faith in HIS presence define our belief too and logic is easily superseded – finding GOD is important but much more important is to find answers to the most intriguing questions of our living, for we surely know that HE exists and is watching our daily acts as we live our Karma...