Akram Youth Essence Of Devotion | April 2015 | Akram Youth | Page 5

it's your mom's picture but for me it's
mere paper. So why would you hold on
to a piece of paper? Similarly those you
consider non living idols, are also
present somewhere.
Questioner : Yes, that's true!
Pujyashri : Besides, even if it's a small
picture you would show it saying,
‘Look, this is my mom and this is my
dad. This picture is of the days when I
was a kid.’ Wouldn't you keep it
carefully?
Questioner : Yes, I would!
Pujyashri : Now that snap too is
basically just like an idol. It’s akin to an
idol. But we have a lot of memories
attached to it. And if I were to tell you to
throw away these papers, you would
disapprove and say, “But they hold
many pleasant memories. They are
pictures of my parents.” Looking at the
picture of our departed grandparents
also brings back fond memories of their

helpful nature and how they had guided
and helped us. Similarly, these Gods too
are present somewhere and if we
reminisce them our vibes reach them
wherever they might be. And what do
they possess? They have knowledge,
bliss. So we too shall be bestowed with
knowle