There is this hypothetical question which many ask, in general – What will you ask god if he appears in front of you?. Every one fancies an answer ranging from nothing to world peace. But the reality being none of this.
Than what will one really ask for, if be asked, we will run from that place if we are not paralysed or having a heart attack. There is a place in Brindavan, Uttarpradesh, india, the place where Krishna performed his ras leelas (divine plays). This place is a small forest, and with many graves close to a small temple. In front of the temple during the night before closing the enterance, with flowers they decorate the ground, and the story is that Krishna dances every night with the gopis there. If one stays to watch this sight he/she will die. And the graves are of the ones who showed this idiotic bravery.
How can this be so. Let me explain with my own experience. In 1998/99, I started to stay in virakth ashram, rishikesh. During this period one evening I chanted the holy name of god many times. And went to bed with very great longing. In the mid of the night, I heard my name being called from close quarters. I could not open my eyes, was afraid to open, and, because of the fear, covered my face with the sheet I had. This happened for only a few seconds, before I regained my wits, and summoned my courage to look, there was no one there.
The sound I heard was a very clear voice. There is no doubt about it. I cursed myself that night, and sat through the whole night without sleeping, expecting the caller to come. Now, this is one such thing that will happen for a person who is not prepared to face the truth.
When someone comes to rishikesh for the first time, they ask, if one can see the rishis etc. it is definetly possible to see them. But, we should be prepared for them.
One cannot collect water in a vessel kept upside down or in the one with a hole. The vessel should be proper. In the same way to get the grace of the god too, one should prepare his mind to be receptive.
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