Wed. Feb 27, 2008 - MAYAPUR, INDIAThe walk down Tarampure Road where our beloved guru Srila Prabhupada himself walked, is a section of a routine walk that leads to the Jalangi trail and then to the home of Vaikunthanath, a kindly elderly gentleman who runs a beads and bead-bag business, in the area. This morning fellow Canadian pilgrims accompanied me to the house after treading through this path lined with sunflower and sugar-cane fields. We stopped at Vaikunthanath’s home to see his family, immerse ourselves in some kirtan chanting and indulge in boiled date tree juice. The juice, comparable to maple syrup is a natural ambrosial nectar offered by these benevolent trees. It is a short season for tapping the date (ras) trees, just like a generous cow delivers liquid goodness at specific times. Fortunately that time is now while I am here in India. Some of our companions are enjoying the nectar for the first time, and for them it is an unforgettable treat.
The bulk of today was discussions on strategic planning for the society of Krishna Consciousness. A great amount of thoughtfulness was applied to the subject.
My evening was another type of mood, like most nights. It is practice time with seventeen young men and the shaping of a scene for a production ‘Kunti & Karna’. The boys relished the blocking moves used during a battle scene entailing stick fighting, archery craft and wrestling.
I, as the director, am having a great time.
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All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Dear Swamiji, my name is Richard Bethell. We shared email for a short while several years ago. At that time I was seeking Guru. Your instruction was to Chant. I have been in many directions since then only to come full circle back to chanting Hare Krishna. Thank you for your instruction, it provided me with strength and helped me get back to Krishna. I will never forget your inspiration.
Hare Krishna
Richard
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