Grief

Grief

Grief and joy are
two sides of a coin.
Grief brings discomfort
but makes joy more valuable.
The period of grief
is difficult to endure.

Joy after grief is, like the shade of a tree
to a tired traveler.
A glass of water
to a dry and thirsty throat.
Good health, after long
suffering and sickness.

Grief brings creations
unimaginable
by the human mind.
Taj mahal built by Shahjahan in the memory of Mumtaz
is the result of his ailing heart.

Grief makes
a person strong,
courageous and better
able to face adversities.
Contemplation in grief
brings purity of heart.

Grief is like the fire
that removes impurities of gold.
It is like a bitter medicine
which cures the disease.
Most of us remember God
only in grief.

We know God loves us the most
only when others betray.
Grief teaches us to remain calm,
in all circumstances.
It is grief alone which
teaches us to surrender to His will.

... swamy mahadevan