Buddham Sharanam Gacchami π
We felt a mix of excitement and unease when our little boy eagerly wanted to spin the prayer wheels. While he was drawn to them, we gently told him not to touch them, feeling a pang of guilt. This place was sacred, and somewhere in our hearts, we worried that our presence might disrupt the peace of those who came here to pray, not to watch curious visitors. As we tried to quietly manage our son, an elderly man entered the scene. Our uneasiness grew—were we overstepping? But he met us with the warmest smile and, without hesitation, began spinning each prayer wheel himself. Surprised, we shared our feelings of guilt and hesitation with him. He chuckled softly and said, “Perhaps you were meant to be blessed today. Through your little boy’s eagerness, a higher power allowed the wheels to turn. You have received the blessings of the mantra.” In that moment, his gentle smile and kind words lifted our guilt, replacing it with a sense of peace and belonging. It was as though his warmth hel