Comments on: LOKESH REPORTS FROM THE MARKETPLACE

By: Lokesh

Lokesh — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:37:53 +0000

The story you refer to, Ashok, is called a Blessing or a Curse and does indeed begin with a beautiful horse. It was one of the stories Osho told in a discourse circa 74 that has remained with me since hearing it round the back of Lao Tzu House. The other was This Too Will Pass. Understanding and having those brilliant stories under my belt has served me well on many occassions.
It blew my mind getting ripped off that day in Amsterdam..travelled the world and never got burned and then it happens in my own backyard. I suppose it had to do with being cock sure of myself. Trouble is when a small group of pro pick-pockets target you then you don’t stand a chance.

By: Ashok

Ashok — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 09:25:09 +0000

Dear Lokesh!

Ouch! You poor sod. My deepest commiserations – 4000 euros is a serious hit. I would think the Beelzebub model that came your way was XXXL size. The one that came to me was an S only. You live and learn as they say – hope the experience was beneficial in some way. The last thing I said has reminded me of a buddhist story I think it is, that I am sure you must have heard before and would seem pertinent here. The moral of the story is asking yourself the question, “Who can say if it is a good thing or a bad thing?” I am sorry but my memory fails me on the details of the story, something about a beautiful and valuable white stallion that turns up on farm out of the blue ….. I think it is …..you must have heard it I feel sure. Anyway, I would think that there was a long passage of time between falling victim to the pickpocket, and taking on board that kind of wisdom again. However, in your case I could be wrong as don’t know you that well. But very definitely in my own case, the damage caused probably would have been terminal. Better luck next time!

By: Arpana

Arpana — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 17:58:59 +0000

Thanks.

By: Lokesh

Lokesh — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:32:02 +0000

What’s this whole world coming to? Things just ain’t the same. Anytime the hunter gets captured by the game.

GRACE JONES

By: Lokesh

Lokesh — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:28:41 +0000

Shantam doesn’t appear to be around…probably out signing on. So, I’ll answer your pertinent question, which will have to do until the master of nonsensical metaphors returns. Shantam doesn’t like to be ignored, just like you Arpana. As for nagging I’m just trying to help the poor fellow out. He’s not married and without my help he’ll be in for a terrible shock in the unlikely eventuality that some woman or man might want to get hitched with him. Love and marriage both go together like…

By: Arpana

Arpana — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:02:57 +0000

That sounds to me like another nag at Shantam.

Shantam.
Which would you prefer.
To be ignored or nagged.

By: Lokesh

Lokesh — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:53:30 +0000

You see, Arpana, you don’t want to be ignored either. So why are you suggesting for me to ignore Shantam? That is simply unfair. Do unto others….

By: Lokesh

Lokesh — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:44:48 +0000

Thanks for that SCIFI. Please keep us updated as the situation worsens.

By: Lokesh

Lokesh — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 12:43:11 +0000

My wife gives me into trouble for about everything I do and say. Whenever she hears me say, I spend a lot of time on my own, she tells me to stop speaking so much bullshit. Problem with her is that she is usually right. I confess, I’m a complete bullshiter…very good at it to boot. So if anyone on this site takes anything at all that I say seriously you can’t say I didn’t warn them.
As for dear Shantam I take him about as seriously as he takes me…not at all. I enjoy Shantam’s presence on SN. He’s always good for a laugh(which is more than I can say for some, no names mentioned) and I’m quite sure we would have a good laugh were we to cross each other’s path. If there is nothing else doing on SN he always provides a great target for throwing rotten eggs at. God bless him.

By: SCIFI

SCIFI — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 10:31:58 +0000

If you are only disssing on n on on on and doing all short of bla bla bla bla… than u have to do first thing is to enter in way and u will realise about nothingness, chunder, chunder, in your life. and every blade of grass will realise it when time.
- P.D. , George and Robert Earl Burton