Spiritual Inspiration: God and I by Nagma

By Nagma

Spiritual Inspiration: God and I by Nagma A personal reflektion on God by Nagma. ”Ever since I was a child, I have felt protected by this image of Christ with a beard and in flowing white robes. I would even have these long conversations with Him. Till date, I have held on to this habit.” Ever since I was a child, I have felt protected by this image of Christ with a beard and in flowing white robes. I would even have these long conversations with Him. Till date, I have held on to this habit.

There was a time when I was so busy with my film assignments in the south that I hardly had time to breathe, leave alone do anything else. Years passed by and I was caught up in my career, little realising that there is more to life than just frivolous happiness.

Somewhere in the back of my mind, there was still this all-pervasive question about my existence in life, my role... but work and stress made these questions seem remote.

One fine day, I suddenly found myself packing my belongings and flying down to Mumbai. I had slogged enough, done more films than expected. While here, I saw myself getting my act together once again. I was taking a complete break and, with time on hand, I could utilise it for other pursuits.

And with that came my pursuit of spiritualism. The ubiquitous questions found their way back into my life and this was the time I got serious about them. First, I started with reading up a whole lot of spiritual matter.

I started to practise meditation, but I still wasn't satisfied. I felt the need to learn about spiritual dealings through a proper channel, from a proper guide.

Strangely, around that time, I had this friend who recommended me to join the Art of Living course. I willingly agreed.

From the very first time that I laid my eyes on Guruji (Sri Sri Ravi Shankar), I felt goose-bumps. He was the same man in white robe with a flowing beard that I had subconsciously visualised throughout my nascent years.

He was my Christ, with whom I used to have those long conversations. And ever since that day, I feel I have found a way through which I will eventually get all the answers to my questions. As each day passes, I am evolving as a person with this course.

Till I found Guruji, I didn't know what it was to have a guru. Also, after doing the kriyas for the first three months, I could sleep peacefully once again.

My belief in God is my strength. I believe that He is the one who looks after me and whatever I have achieved in life is only through His grace.

Spiritual awareness has made me humbler. I voluntarily serve people around me and have become less selfish. I consciously try to manoeuvre most of my actions in a prayerful manner.

And today, after meeting Guruji, I feel that God is the source and Guruji is the permanent and a consistent source through which I will eventually reach my God.


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