It's the day after the flash flood that hit Manila after the typhoon we named, Ondoy. We had a months worth of rainfall condensed in a few hours. The headline read "In one sweep, everthing's gone" (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20090927-227174/In-one-sweep-everythings-gone)
The city is devastated - regardless of stature in society, we suffered the tragedy in varying degrees. For some, entire homes were lost, for others, a floor of their homes, cars floated around wrecked. Families were stuck on the second floors of their homes and others on rooftops. People died.
There is a river that runs behind our village. It threatened to overflow. But it didn't, fortunately, and we were unscathed.
I continue to read the passages of the Living Gita In this time of need for grace, I highlighted: I gave the world a two-fold path: the way of discerning wisdom (Jnanan Yoga) and the way of selfless action (Karma Yoga). In this largely Christian nation, we believe in ora et labora (pray and work).
The passages on Karma Yoga sing to me now. The Bible passages are calling out. There is a reason why the Holy Books are called Living.
The teachings melt into this one sweet Truth and in these moments, we are reminded. I am reminded. To serve selflessly, continuously. To keep praying and meditating.
The yoga practice today and in the coming days will be more intense. Karma Yoga.
Photo from http://www.bhagavad-gita.us/
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