The Air and the People
Winnipeg, Manitoba
There is nothing like late summer Manitoba air. It's a good reason to be out of doors. Though our priestly duties prescribe indoor events such as a house blessing like the one with the Sharmas at noon, I did manage to trek away from th home enroute to the next visit, another home. Oooo! That air again! And sunshine! So pleasant!
At Carolyn's home, Doug, 66, and I relished veggie wraps after picking the peppers, carrots,romaine lettuce and cherry tomatoes straight from her garden. Our guru, Srila Prabhupada, once said that when someone gives something from their garden, this then is a gesture of real love. So for lunch, Doug and I got hit with a kindness that comes at this time of year.
In the evening, the Iskcon Krishna Centre at 108 Chestnut, held their weekly Sunday feast event. I read about the binding of baby Krishna by His mother. After the reading and the chanting I had the opportunity to meet with Mason. He said he had been looking for a group to associate with so he admitted to landing with us. Congratulations, Mason!
I was hankering again for Prarie air and knowing Mason may like the company to walk him back home. Paulina liked the idea. Doug, Daruka and Flo also joined in. So the post party event became a walk everyone home event. And upon arriving at Paulina's, I offered to chant the auspicious Mangala Carana mantras that invoke blessings. Outside her apartment, I took the liberty to do what she considered an honour. The same came true for Mason. The sound carried up to his second storey apartment and all who listened from our party considered that "it was done!"
The evening calm was an additional pleasant experience. Life is good in a monk's shoes.
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