The Monk who wants a Ferrari

The Monk Who Wants a Ferrari

Contrary to popular belief, most 'men of god' or spiritual beings of various faiths still hold dearly to their wants, may be as small a cup of coffee in a particular coffee shop or gargantuan ones like 'parking an Italian Mistress of Speed namely a Ferrari in his own porch probably in a stately mansion. In essence, there would be nothing wrong or right in regards to such wishes and aspirations, but in this case, public perception dictates that 'monks' or spiritually awakened beings are to renounce all worldly desires. How fair would that be? A person that most heed in times of need for emotional and spiritual support is expected to live on handouts and only have his or her needs taken care of by what is dictated to them as appropriate. An emotional tennis match of duality shall exist in most cases as public perception and reality are always at odds with one another. Who are we, as mere mortals to judge a creation of the supreme that serve us in times of discomfort? Lets take Osho Rajneesh as a case study, he was revered by some, hated by most, taunted as the 'sex guru' among many insults, but how many of us, have actually read a line or a chapter off his book before handing him labels and discounting him as a joke? What needs addressing is the mind of the individual needing the knowledge rather than the source, or in our case, 'the monk'. Spirituality and Materialism can and shall co exist till the end of time as it is likened to a kiss. A kiss from a motherly figure assures love and affection, so does a kiss from your significant other, a kiss is still a kiss, circumstances may differ. The question is, are we prepared to say a rose is a rose? Or are we too blind to see? Illayaraaja may have composed spiritual songs like Janani, but he also composed lovely melodies like Sundari from the movie Thalapathi. In conclusion, nothing is black or white in the realms of morality, just what suits the situation and circumstances.