Asked by 22 year old
If the basis of love is true, moved by some soul remembrance or psychic affinity, then it can burn silently in the quiet chambers of the heart. The possibility of such a rare love has been immortalized in the story of Radha and Krishna. It has been the subject of two wonderful plays by Kalidasa, – Meghdootam and Nala Damayanti. Even in ordinary life, men on duty in distant places continue to love inspite of the separation. It may not be common but it is possible, it has happened and continues to happen even today.
Of course physical contact is necessary at some point of the unfolding of love but there is a difference between love based upon the body and love based upon something deeper and inner. Of course fullness of love does require the interchange through the vital and mental beings but if it were denied due to circumstances the flame of love fed by the fuel of sacrifice of desires can continue to burn forever.
Affectionately,
Alok Da
