In love with love

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Good Morning. There is a saying by Swami Chinmayananda, a Hindu saint and teacher of the non-dual tradition: “to define God is to defile God”. When we try to define God, or Truth, we try to capture It within the confines of our thought, and therefore we unintentionally limit that which is pointed out as infinite. The Hindu scriptures declare, in Sanskrit, "Ekam Eva Advitiyam" – Truth is one alone, without a second. This profound statement holds the key to understanding love. We often perceive love as a transaction between individuals, a give and take. But Advaita Vedanta a Hindu philosophy of non-duality, reveals a deeper truth. True love is not confined to the realm of duality. It transcends the "me" and "you," acknowledging the underlying oneness that connects us all. Just as waves arise from the ocean and appear separate, yet are fundamentally water, we too are all expressions of that one divine consciousness. When we see beyond the surface distinctions, we begin to experience love in its purest form. It's not about seeking fulfilment from another but recognising the fullness of love within us and witnessing it reflected in every being. The purest form of love is that which has no expectations, no demands, which seeks only to give. When we ask for love from the people around us, we become dependent on them; when we give love without asking for anything in return, we are independent. May we be blessed with the wisdom of oneness which empowers us to live in this world as a beacon of love, showering warmth and compassion on all around us. Hari Om.