We had a wonderful
meeting with friends of URI at the Cedar School in Cape Town. I was talking to
them in the beginning and then there came a flurry of questions. We didn't know
how two hours elapsed. It was academic, serious and enriching. Most of the
questions turned around URI philosophy, religions, holy books and peace
building.And today when We came to this point where the Atlantic and the Indian
Oceans meet, something suddenly dawned on me.
Two great oceans meet
and embrace. Do they lose their identity? There is much give and take. They are
one and they are separate. Do the fish know the difference? Maybe the taste
differs, but water may be the same. At least the elements are the same. We have
three seas converging at Cape Comorin in India, where Swami Vivekananda
meditated before leaving to Chicago for the Parliament.
What happens when two
or more religions meet? There is much give and take. They are one, they are separate.
Essential elements are definitely the same. Do the followers know the
difference? The taste may vary, yet water maybe the same. It is an oxymoron--
union and separation together. Nothing can prevent it. It is a law of nature. A
universal law. Who can prevent the oceans from embracing one another if they
are destined to meet?
The United Nations and
Bishop William Swing maybe instruments in such a birthing, but there is destiny
at play.
Karen, Berry and
myself will never forget the Cedar School event. The discussion will long
reverberate in our ears. Thank you URI Africa.
Abraham Karickam
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