AT THE FEET OF THE MOTHER

Sometime we take second hand things or used things…….and sometime we take gifts 🎁 from other…,so what is the best way to deal with these things and should we use or buy used or second hand things…..same for gifts……What Divine point of view about it?

Receive everything that comes in the consciousness that it is coming from the Divine. Similarly all that goes to someone else take it as going to the Divine. This is the general principle. But practically speaking it is not a good idea to take second hand things and if you do, then wash them thoroughly before using them. 

Affectionately,

Alok Da

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