I have made mistakes and must ask for forgiveness

I always used to think that one should have a friend who is perfect in all respects and it should be without any pre-conditions and promises. Both should be dedicated to each other and should feel very safe and secure in each other’s company. They should be firm; that what ever comes their way, nothing can break their friendship; and they are and they will remains true friends till the last breath of their lives.

It sound very interesting, but should be applicable to both the parties, who thinks in this fashion and expects the whole world's favour first and thereafter they will put the right foot forward towards their dear friends.

There were many examples in our history where “Friendship” has been given a new definition. I am referring to Lord Krishna’s friendship with Sudama and Duryodhana’s with the Karna.

In the above relationship, the first friend is very rich, powerful and highly influential with high standing in the society whereas the second one is poor, weak and having no status or standing in the society. Here, the first friend can survive without the latter but the same is not true with the former.

I have learnt very hard way in my life that friendship become successful only if it’s based on “give and take” formula which works out to be the best and sustainable relationship; otherwise the one-sided liking, favours and support dies very soon and it becomes a liability for the friend who sacrifices the most.

My God has always been very kind to me and I have been blessed with not one or two but many friends, who love me so much and I always cherish their affection, concern, care, love, warmth and also felt wanted by them.

Although I am not a perfect human being, neither very rich and brave nor very resourceful and without any power or social status, but at the same time, all my friends are very powerful, rich, strong with a powerful personality and they have always taken care of me and stood by me as and when the need arose the most in my life.

Today, when I sit back and think about it, I feel so delighted, grateful, happy, honoured and obliged that they have done much more than what I have done to them. They have always been the center of attraction, although I could not do any-thing for my friends but yes, they always tried to remain honest, loyal, true and dedicated to me whole heartedly.

They always bestowed their love and affection without any expectations or return, never lied to me and always wanted to be honest, simple, straight-forward and transparent without hiding anything from me. They communicated very frankly with me without any hitch or hesitation and I always felt at ease and comfortable with them in any given situation.

But, many a time, knowingly or unknowingly, I have hurt many friends with my words, deeds and actions in. I knew for sure, they have not liked it but still they kept quite due their deep love for me. I appreciate their silence but it’s not done. I have made mistakes and must ask for their forgiveness.

I pray to God Almighty to give all my friends: fame, good health, wealth, joy, happiness, love and peace. May the Lord fulfill all their wishes and desires and shower them with everything they need, simply because they happen to be my true friends and they truly deserve it.

With Prayers

Gurcharan