My bestest friend

 

I have always felt that I have a best friend. Now, this friend is not the usual kind of friend but someone who seems to take care of my needs whenever it is very needed. This friend of mine has always been there by my side whenever I have felt all alone on this planet. I have had many experiences where I felt deep love and undivided support from this friend of mine.

It's none other than Lord Krishna.

Since childhood, I had a unique connection with him and since my family was not into strict devotion, I would do my kind of prayers keeping an idol of my favorite God. I experienced him to be a real source of strength and would share all my feelings, thoughts, joys, and sorrows with him. Whatever, I would direly need and pray from my heart, used to be granted. Whether it was for good percentages in my board exams or whether it was for a certain job, whether it was help for someone needy or support to someone alone, I just needed to ardently tell him and it would be fulfilled. When others close to me needed some help in some aspect of their life, I would tell them proudly not to worry as in my heart I knew whom to approach. I always felt like I have contact with the most powerful being and believe it or not, that's a very lovingly satisfying feeling.

Later when I deviated towards meditation, I continue to utilize the same connection to connect with my best friend. This unseen force, whom I call my best friend, has never let me down. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have such a relationship with the Supreme soul. Not everyone can claim to be a friend of God, who listens to their deepest thoughts.

There are innumerable experiences where I was in awe of the love I was receiving. One such small incident was when I was driving to the yoga center, and on the way, I started feeling very thirsty. I just couldn't stop thinking of water and my thirst kept increasing. On reaching the center, I got busy arranging the flowers and fruits as per my service every Wednesday. In the midst of all this, I forgot about my thirst. After setting everything, I came out to lock the door but I tripped and fell to the ground. Then I thought what was it that my sudden fall meant and then only it clicked to me that I had forgotten to quench my thirst prior to my return drive. I went inside, drank water, and sat down. Tears started rolling down my face as I looked at the idol of my bestest friend. I knew that only he knew what I went through while driving here and he took care that I should replenish myself before going out. This might sound like over-the-top thinking, but I can't negate the emotions which overwhelmed me because this is how my bestie talks to me, about real-life events. These small indications are how the Incorporeal speaks to me and guides me.

I consider myself to be the luckiest for being blessed with such an eternal companion.