Everyone has spotted a "tilaka" or "bindi"...a mark worn on the forehead by Hindu men and women. It marks the location of the sixth chakra, the seat of concealed wisdom, and symbolizes the Third Eye of introspection and spiritual enlightenment. It is also said to protect against demons or bad luck.
I now have one my very own tilaka as the result of slamming my car door against my forehead last night while talking on my cell phone with a customer service representative in....wait for it....India!
As a result of my self-inflicted injury, a couple of choice words sprang spontaneously from my mouth, one of which began with the word "God", and the other of which signifies the sacred union of two people. The customer service rep on the other end of the line did not find me enlightened in the least.
With any luck at all, my tilaka will form a permanent scar as a reminder to be conscious and aware...and what happens when I'm not.
John,
ReplyDeleteThat seems like the more obtrusive way to obtain a Bindi!
oh wise one... i got smacked with a tennis ball last night in my left eye and can barely see out of it. i think i said a similar prayer.
ReplyDeleteOuch!
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