Faith and the Beloved (Kochery C Shibu)

by Kochery C. Shibu

“For boys, the world is their home; for girls, home is their world,” Her father would often say as a justification to the girls being home-bound.

it is the music in our souls which drives us more than any sermons.

“Keep silent because the world of silence is a vast fullness.”

“Silence is the sea and conversation is like admiring. You are looking for the sea. So do not look for admiration,”

“Solitude is the desire to excel. That alone gives the land into your hands. While desires make you a slave of the times.”

“Life always offers you a second chance, that is called tomorrow.”

“Your body may be in pieces, but your mind should be in one piece to do ‘anka dhyanam’.”

“When your trusted ones betray you, you must learn to turn betrayal into trust.”

“Behaviour of an individual is a reflection of his value system. Educate his mind well, and he will be a good citizen.”

“If you are afraid, don’t do it. If you do it, don’t be afraid,”

She felt she was struggling between the norms of the society to behave her age and be a godly mother, and her desire to live life on her terms.

“You must not be afraid of death, you're a deathless soul, You can't be kept in a dark grave, you're filled with God's glow.”

“It’s your road, and yours alone. Others may walk with you, But no one can walk it for you.”

“You are not a drop in the ocean, You are the entire ocean in a drop.”