"Contemplatives in action". Dr. Krishna has heard the term before this mini-revelation. Like monkeys bouncing around the trees, he sees his fellow villagers bustling about their tasks, but being equally oblivious to the way in which they do these things. Grumpy, rude, selfish, quick to anger, quick to rebuke, these people are lost in the burden of their duties and have no peace of mind.
When aware why and how one acts, there is room for peace, the doctor realises. Only through meditation, listening to the universe in peace and balance, can one be fully in control of ones actions. Deliberate action. Wisdom in deed. Things in life must be done, for food, shelter, clothing, what have you, but how is the question? With grace and love, with patience and kindness? Or like the monkeys surging through the trees, like bulls in glass shops?
Listen to God. Listen to the wisdom of ages. Contemplate my role and how this good news is applicable to me. Then act. This simple knowledge hits home like an epiphany. Of course, he had learnt how to listen actively during his medical schooling: not merely listening, but fully involved and participating in the listening, in the dialogue. The point of departure for this active listening is interest, patience, respect and creating the space for another's thoughts. Doctor Krishna smiles to the people around him. He is not the village prophet, nor the village guru, but he can change his own passage in this life. He heads home now, planning to close the clinic for the evening so that he can practise listening to God.
When aware why and how one acts, there is room for peace, the doctor realises. Only through meditation, listening to the universe in peace and balance, can one be fully in control of ones actions. Deliberate action. Wisdom in deed. Things in life must be done, for food, shelter, clothing, what have you, but how is the question? With grace and love, with patience and kindness? Or like the monkeys surging through the trees, like bulls in glass shops?
Listen to God. Listen to the wisdom of ages. Contemplate my role and how this good news is applicable to me. Then act. This simple knowledge hits home like an epiphany. Of course, he had learnt how to listen actively during his medical schooling: not merely listening, but fully involved and participating in the listening, in the dialogue. The point of departure for this active listening is interest, patience, respect and creating the space for another's thoughts. Doctor Krishna smiles to the people around him. He is not the village prophet, nor the village guru, but he can change his own passage in this life. He heads home now, planning to close the clinic for the evening so that he can practise listening to God.
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