This happened y'day.
Wearing the saffron powder (Ashtagandha) on forehead is a daily habit now. I can't miss it. I carry it with me, so that I can reapply it in case I have to wash my face.
A dear colleague of mine, who happens to be a good friend as well, asked, "why this Saffron powder on your forehead? Are you a Hanuman Bhakt?"
The question was valid as I see Ashtagandha in almost every Hanuman (Anjaneya/Maruti) temple in Bangalore. I told him its not the very reason but, its because I follow Shivaji Maharaj. This color is symbol of his existance and what he did.
He was surprised and counter questioned, "Is he bigger that Gods".
My prompt reply was, "Sir, he protected the Gods when they could not do it themselves and I am born a Hindu, which I am most proud of, all because of him and the generation which he nurtured along with him. So for me one who protects the gods is greater than the gods themselves."
He was amused and looked in sync with my thoughts!
And to my fortune I could find these photo on FB with the beautiful lines which tell I meant!
JAI BHAVANI! JAI SHIVAJI!
Thanks
Pramod
very good..! Jay shivaji Jay Bhavani..
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