“I sing the song of life…With the smile of the sun and the dance of the twilight. I float in the sky in rhythm with free spirit and joyous heart.” ~ Swami Paramananda
Years ago I found a small leather bound ”Book of Daily Thoughts and Prayers” by Swami Paramanda. It was in a pile of books at a “White Elephant Sale”. When I opened it the words of wisdom caught my interest and so I purchased it for fifty cents. I now consider it one of my priceless possessions.
Inside the front cover is a hand written inscription by the Swami himself “With my hearty ~wishes & prayers… Paramananda July 24th 1938 For Mabel Miller” I can’t help but wonder who this woman was and how her paths crossed with this amazing Guru.
Tucked between two pages of thoughts at the end of the book I found an envelope and inside was the obituary written in the Boston Globe for the Swami…he was just 55 when he died of a heart attack while preparing for a service
Each morning I read a short meditation from this special book with it’s golden cover and consider it a gem. I’m certain that it found it’s way to me…and I’m so grateful that it did.
As the Swami says… “Keep your mind and heart tranquil and your life peaceful”.
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What a lovely find. Thanks for the beautiful image and the story behind your book. How do you capture so much beauty with just a camera phone anyway? Amazing.
This is a beautiful book filled with wisdom.
Sarah…I actually took these pics with my new Canon Power Shot camera…I do still use my trusty old phone for taking shots too . The images surprise me sometimes…not bad for a four year old relic…still resisting the i phone. Sometimes “Less is more”…hope to see you one day soon!