From The Tao of Being, a modern rendering of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching by Ray Grigg
SEED QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION: What do you make of the notion that "understanding should not get in each thing's way?" Can you share a personal story of a time when the greatness of what is not known gave you perspective on the smallness of what you knew? How do you reconcile the "foolishness (of) trying to catch the unlimited in the limited" with a piece a few weeks back pointing out that "each passionate being who dares to explore beyond the fragmentary and superficial into the mystery of totality helps all humanity perceive what it is to be fully human?"
For people brought in Hindu philosophical background and Saiva Siddhantha teachings / Vaishnava school, they are aware of all that is written in this blog. But, even here in India a large majority of people have totally forgotten all these fundamentals and they are a forlorn lot chasing the Maya of MONEY. So, in the larger context of world community i am sure this piece of writing will make people to sit up, take note of what is said and reflect on them and learn to live in peace with themselves . Written with deep understanding and caring concern for the benefit of fellow traveller's on this Planet Earth.
Thanks
Kasturi G
This is a deep one! :) Each statement could be its own reading. For me, the greatness of what is not known reminds me of my own smallness in a good way. Yes, I can have significance in changing my corner of the world, at the same time, there is much I do not understand and that is OK. The smallness reminds me of the awe of the world and the universe. The smallness of what I do know also gives perspective that I definitely do not have all the answers, or anywhere close to the answers. It brings humility into the equation or situation. In keeping with the smallness of what I know, I shall end here today, <3