Toronto, Ontario
High Point
Monks have come, sannyasis by the name of Gopal Krishna, Bhakti Raghava, Chandramauli, and Janardan. Lay members have arrived, some who are family members, some who are singles. There are the elderly, the very young, children and babies, and adolescents that have made their way to 243 Avenue Road for the warm-up session leading to this year’s Chariot Festival.
I am referring to a 12 hour kirtan, a chanting marathon. These folks have come from far and wide, cities from locations in primarily North America are represented. The vibes are great. I was given the honour to kick start the function. I was fortunate to have our boys from the Krishna Culture Bus Tour all around me. The well known kirtan icon, Madhava, was there to support with his voice while Phil Lussier, who so expertly adjusts to any of my tune switching, was fingering on the harmonium.
Throught the day, mantras were resounding. I would call our building nothing less than a busy anthill or beehive. By evening, the high point reached during Madhava’s lead – a crescendo of sound, of movement, of smells, and finally, the fire of digestion.
Anyone who was there at those lofty moments could appreciate the words of the Bhagavad Gita, “The Higher Taste”.
May the Source be with you!
10 KM
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