The word soul
mate is often associated with spouse or a lover. Especially in our culture where
we have grown up hearing mythical stories of Savitri and Satyvan and where wife’s fast and pray for
their husband’s long life, it is natural to assume so.
A soul mate
as I understand can be any one with whom you feel deeply connected, loved and
cherished. It necessarily need not be of the opposite sex or having any
physical relationship with him or her. In fact they need not be humans at all.
Animals, trees or even non-living things like a body of water which energizes
you can make that difference in your life. In fact soul mate need not be just
one. You can have a number of soul mates.
I bring
forth this explanation and understanding to remove the blame and hurt that many
of us cause our loved ones by accusing them with words like cheating and affair
which often lead to deep, painful lifelong wounds. Anyone expressing their deep
connection to others should not be tainted shame. A soul to soul relationship
should be valued and honored.
By Pushpa Ramesh
A very nice way of expressing that soul to soul relationship can be with anyone with whom you are compatible, deeply connected, and there is a value in that association.I fully agree with you, as I strongly believe in it. Venkat.
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