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Upon glancing into a person's eyes, if we feel a sense of belonging and if our heart pulsates strangely, we can well believe that we have some past life connection with that person.
The emotion created due to a connection, is affection.
The emotion created due to a bond from previous births, is love.
Connection creates affection, but the emotion created due to bonds of pre-birth is LOVE.
As that individual comes closer, Chandana's heartbeat increases...she feels an unusual current of strength running through her body... she gets up and keeps gazing in that direction. She does not move her gaze. As that person comes closer and closer, Chandana finds herself sinking in the ocean of love flowing from those eyes...! Her existence starts melting into the stream of compassion in those eyes...! She is not even conscious of herself, She sees him coming closer to her...!
Chandana says, “Oh God ! HE is coming towards me, coming closer to me. These are the same eyes. The face too seems very familiar. What is happening to me upon seeing HIM? I have never felt like this before. Over the years, I have met so many people but I have never had the same feelings for anyone else.”
She thinks, “this person has to be someone very special. I am feeling strongly drawn towards him. Thousands of emotions are rising in my heart. What is happening to me and why?"
Chandana's love was bringing Parmatma closer to her.
The arrival of this divine person from a distant place was also significant.
Lord Mahavir too was coming with an abhigraha (vow). Many months ago, He had set out to collect alms with one vow. As that vow was not fulfilled, HE returned without breaking His fast and continues His penance.
The people of the city are worried. Everyday, they offer HIM