China Earthquake (Translated using Google Translator)

Nature is the face of God and God is angry now. As the Chinese people believe, so do I that a natural disaster happens when God (or the power above) is not happy. While mankind has been able to conquer Planet Earth and study and land (rovers) on different planets, still we don't have an answer to the chaotic happenings in our planet. Weather is a Chaotic phenomenon and so are natural disasters. to some extent we can predict certain disasters (like a cyclone), but it is beyond human power to control or prevent these happenings.

Nature is so humbling. Everytime we run loose with some theory that makes us feel that we are on top of the world, Mother Nature steps in and humbles us all. But at the same time it is Mother Nature who springs up all miracles. When I was driving to work yesterday, I was listening to the news on NPR and this news made me smile and it just made me thank God with great joy. This was the news: A woman who was burried under the rubble for about 50 hours was pulled out alive by rescue workers. Here comes the amazing part of it - She was 8 months pregnant.

I feel very sorry for the thousands of people who lost their lives. There will be childless parents and parents without a child. Time is the healer. It will take a long time for us to forget but the people who were in the midst of all this will have this traumatic experience etched in their memory forever. The Earthquake where thousands died and a pregnant woman who is alive after being buried for 50 hours - if God can do this, I'm sure He will help all those who are affected.

As it is stated in The Gita, Whatever will happen, that too will be for good.

Disasters break the boundaries of the world. It brings people together. India helped Pakistan when Pakistan was badly hurt by an Earthquake. We now see Japan and Taiwan willing to extend a helping hand to China. I'm glad that beyond all the political bickerings and fights, an invisible love exists that unfortunately comes out only during natural disasters. If we can bring it out during tough times, it is easy to bring it out during other times as well. Love All.

Though we are powerless to prevent these disasters, we do have the power to help the thousands who are suffering. Make a small donation to help the Relief Efforts. You can make a donation here.