At times we need someone to remind us of our love for another. I guess for those who forget, the reminder can come drastically as in a tragedy. If we have sidelined someone the tragedy reminds us of his or her existence. If were had parted in anger, a tragedy reminds us to pay a visit and reconcile. But most of the time love just seems to disappear from our lives. Then there comes a child who showers us with love. He or she does that without wanting something or anything. Their love is pure. I compiled the following video of my grandchildren that speaks for itself.
Here in this short film, a kid comes to jolt the past memory of a grandpa in passing and rekindle his love for his wife again, something that fell into the abyss, in his old age.
When the old are deserted in their old age, what remains are memories. They revisit these memories provided they are not senile and still have a healthy mind. My wife is now looking after her elderly parents in her hometown. It pains her to see these 90 and 80-year-olds lose their abilities at this age. I believe rather than bring a miracle in their lives at this age, Agathiyar is making sure that they are comforted until their last days.
For those left alone in their old age, if they had befriended God he comes to keep them company till their last hours.
The lyricist Yugabharathi writes if only love fills all of this space, what could be more wonderful, வெளியெல்லாம் காதலால் நிறைத்தால், அதற்கீடேது சாமி.
Indeed, imagine a world filled with love and laughter. It is hard to come by though. The only moments we find love and laughter go hand in hand are when one is in love and when we are with the kids. This is even absent in the presence of gurus. There is only fear out of respect for them. The relationship between guru and disciple is mostly scholarly. But there is no end to our queries, questions, and doubts. Just as Lord Dhaksanamurthy decided finally to remain silent, it is only in remaining silent that love shall begin to flower. As long as we are intellectually alert love is sent to the sidelines. We only want to prove the other wrong and maintain our stand and opinion. Love goes into hiding.
