Monsoon – The Dance of Life

“A society that does not respect or take care of its women cannot progress or prosper. Hope the coming years will be towards the blossoming of the feminine.”

—Sadhguru

Monsoon

As monsoon rains lash

sometimes furious, at times gentle

big blobby drops that could hurt

or fine needle spray – enchanting

puddles of water upon the mud tracks

Trees and plants seem to be boiling

in joy, moving with the wind or moving the winds

at times furious or just still

Dance of life and life making material

How well orchestrated these two months are

will determine the life for the coming year

for all the creatures including humans

in this part of the world. Monsoon this

time around not soon enough. Many

an anxious eye scanning the skies

to see and receive the lively dance of life.

Monsoons are the best times out here at the foothills of Velliangiri. We first moved into this place 20 years ago when the monsoon was at its severest and best. I personally enjoy this season very much though everything gets slowed down, wet, sometimes knee deep water, being soaked to your bones is normal. The fury of the winds and showers are rejuvenating and transforming. Last two weeks of being here has been great. This evening is the starting of the Inner way Program. Thinking of slipping out of full-fledged participation in these events after this one.

With new dispensation at the helm in Delhi we are spared from daily quota of scams but the nation is reeling under the trauma of sexual assaults on women, and children are not spared either. The mindset of various political leaders has not helped at all. The barbaric acts of sexual violence have left society numb and helpless. Understanding the mental make-up of a rapist is a complex process. A whole lot of rethink on many levels of our social life, values, social structures and gender related education and awareness need to be addressed.

Protecting our girl child is of vital importance in nurturing a healthy society. A society that does not respect or take care of its women cannot progress or prosper. Hope the coming years will be towards the blossoming of the feminine.

Love & Grace,

Sadhguru