His Promise...

The first time I read this poem..was during Mahashivaratri celebrations (Feb 2006) in Delhi. Soon it slipped off my mind. Then suddenly some blurred text from this poem came to my mind a few days back and I have been searching for it since then…and see I have got it here.

A PROMISE

If I had to promise you something, what would it be ?

I can't promise that you'd always be comfortable

Because comfort brings boredom & discomfort.

I can't promise that all your desires will be fulfilled…

Because desires whether fulfilled or unfulfilled bring frustration.

I can't promise that there will always be good times…

Because it is the tough times that make us appreciate joy.

I can't promise that you will be rich or famous or powerful…..

Because they can all be a pathway to misery.

I can't promise that we will always be together…

Because it is separation that makes togetherness so wonderful.

Yet, if you are willing to walk with me,

If you are willing to value love over everything else

I promise that this will be the richest & most fulfilling life possible.

I promise your life will be an eternal celebration,

I promise I will cherish you more than a king cherishes his crown.

And I shall love you more than a mother loves her newborn.

If you are willing to walk into my arms,

If you are willing to live in my heart,

You will find the one you have waited for, forever…

You will meet yourself in my arms….

I promise….

--Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

So amazing, isn't it!

Any time you feel low, just remember His promise…

Jai Gurudev!