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Reflections on India’s Independence
Residents of Amritapuri explain what the day marking India’s freedom from British rule means to them. Br. Vinay (Daniel Grey Marshall), 27, USA “It means there is hope for humanity. For me, India is the spiritual heart of the world. If India had not regained her independence, there is a chance that her priceless heritage of Sanatana Dharma could have been lost forever.” Br. Anand Ramani, 36, India, whose B’day falls on Aug 15th “A day of chocolates, holiday, friends and family. A feeling of pride and love for India, mixed with deep sadness about the past 50 years, years…
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Without You
A lovely head of hair Shorn of its locks. An autumn tree Lifting its bare arms to the sky. Images of emptiness, Devoid of beauty A funereal march, Without you, days go by. Sunlight fades from The evening sky The colours leach out From the canvas of my life. A fallen leaf, I wander, Blown about by the wind Derelict, abandoned ship, I, Lie here with no wind in my sails. Destiny smile, was but A scream turned upside down! Brittle bottles of my hope Lie dashed upon the floor I bear this pain, Hope no more! A devout pilgrim…