Toronto, Ontario
While in Vrindavana, India, sometime in the seventies, our guru, Srila Prabhupada had received a serious cut in his foot. It brought on an infection with swelling that grew up to the calf of his leg. He then arranged a poultice of neem, tumeric and mustard oil and wrapped this around his leg with a banana leaf as a bandage. The swelling reduced back to normal after five days. It was painful but being detached he hardly lodged a complaint.
What has eased my pain has been the visits I’ve received. Just having sympathizers, well-wishing folks come, makes it an opportunity to know one another more. One group of youth en-route to Montreal dropped by to see me as a send-off blessing. I admire them so much. When youthful energy is harnessed to provide mutually benevolent service then you have a real powerhouse. When that same youthfulness is left unchecked expect a house of destruction.
The group that sat before me prior to leaving for their journey shone like a band of angels. It’s a sight like this with its devotional vibration that provides me a boost. Whether its herbs, medicines, get-well messages, personal visits, the massages and/or offers to help all contribute to the healing process.
When our guru was on this earthly plane he fell ill on numerous occasions. Much support was there for him. He always reciprocated so well.
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