Coincidences

There is no such thing. I admit. I have been able to understand the meaning of the term "nimit matra" through the same.

I was introduced to ISKCON by a friend of mine. I took the course there and it changed my life completely. if it were not for him, some other means would have presented itself. I am sure of that. He was as they say "nimit matra" (just the means).

The coincidences? Well I was walking to the ISKCON temple ( http://www.iskcon.com/ ) one day, because I did not want to spend money on transport. I was determined to walk all the way to the temple, which was quite a distance. I was intercepted by an ISKCON van carrying instruments. I have never seen one before on the road. Someone recognised me, I informed them that I was headed to the temple but I would walk there instead, they could go ahead. But I was invited to share the ride and the van conveniently picked me up and transported me to the temple. Divine coincidences. Always. This isn't the only one though.

With the unimaginable fever I had the night before my GRE, I was convinced that the only way I would have the strength to appear for it would be to chant OM. After allowing the sound to vibrate and resonate through all of me I finally slept. And the next day I felt miraculously energetic. The strength of a person in such a condition can only come from Krishna. The fever was the most terrible I have ever been through.

At so many times, I feel the blessings of my angels and well-wishers. That includes my teachers at the temple. I wish them eternal hapiness as they have wished for me.

As I continue on this discovery filled path, I have to take increasingly tough decisions. The truth is they are simple decisions, if I apply the knowledge I have it should be very simple indeed. But I am afraid I have promised without realising consequences, and now I am repenting ever having promised.