Hi Guys! I have not been able to come back with a new post for pretty long, due to a hectic schedule with kids at school. I could also not revert with full zeal to all the valuable comments that I have received on my last blogs (thanks!), though have been reading most of your blogs, finding time here and there.

I wish to share a dream that I saw recently. This is about a crane (bagula) infant that accidently dropped from its nest and joined a flock of wild fowls in a jungle. Soon it forgot its identity and started living a life of these land mongering birds, living on leaves and insects.

Once, a saint was passing by, and he noticed the crane in this situation, and felt pity for it. The saint called the crane and said, “ dear child, you are a bird with a different character. You can fly high, dive in the sea, fetch fishes and build your nest in the trees! This is not your place to live your life. You have forgotten your identity with time due to unfortunate circumstances. Try to identify yourself and go to your real place.” The crane was astonished looking in to his eyes, abstaining from any gestures. It went back in to the flock, and nervously started pegging on the ground.

The saint felt desperate, and again went to the bird to re- convince. This time, the bird became more adamant not to even talk, and requested that the saint should leave it alone, as it was in the right place and there was nothing wrong.

The saint now felt pity and became more determined to make the bird re- incarnate into its original existence. With his wit and wisdom, the saint forcibly picked up the bird and took it to a nearby cliff, throwing it down the valley. The bird became nervous seeing down the end of the world, and its heart started pounding. Out of desperation to overcome the fall, it opened its wing and started flapping against the air. Suddenly, it realized that it was flying catching up with the sky. It yelled with happiness looking down at the winking saint, with an element of thankfulness and gratitude. Slowly it galloped off a few hills in minutes, and zeroed into the sky towards the sea.

This dream has been lingering with me every moment, has given me many reasons to think situations in my life as well. I would like that you also try to find yourself in this story, and share your views.