Mahatma Gandhi 31 - Costly Gifts Comments

Geeta, Once again you have introduced me to a story about Gandhi I knew nothing about- thank you. Two main thoughts came to mind in reading it. One, the balance, the challenge, to our service to the larger world and to our immediate families. It can and has happened that the former has been an escape and excuse to neglecting the latter or, more innocently, as in my life, because of an immature understanding. Our service, or modeling, should begin close to home, yes? Two, in different contexts, Jesus speaks of giving without hope of reward, giving without attachment. As I understand him, the foundational truth beneath these encouragements is that we trust God for our security- what the New Testament calls faith. The opposite, to trust ourselves looking out for our own self-interest, is the first, and the root of, sin. I read recently a newer English translation of the Geeta. I appreciate its encouragement to act in the world, doing our best as we understand it, then letting go, leaving the results, as I would say, to God. Something that struck me this last time in reading it, is that one might take its teaching as an encouragement towards monotheism. I look forward to receiving your gracious and thoughtful response. Respectfully, Glen

I understand you were inspired to father of nation, nice to know more about Him through this poem.Thank you mam.10