Brampton, Ontario
Real Strength
“I am the strength of the strong.”
This statement from the Gita bears relevance when we appreciate its reference to the Creator. Strength comes in many shapes and forms.
Nick and I were walking southbound on Yonge Street. At the juncture of Gerard, we met a group of young folks from Niagara Falls who’d been drinking something more powerful than Gatorade. They were partying. The men in the group were obvious body builders. They wore their muscle t-shirts to flaunt what they had – huge biceps.
Upon seeing Nick and I in our devotional attire, the group from Niagara took a keen interest. The most talkative of the group admitted their weakness, “We were up all night partying.” Now being 6:15 AM, they acknowledged our strength with our early rising. The group of them had question after question about how we see life. As Nick put it after we part it, “They were very genuine and eager to learn.” I had concluded in my mind, “I wouldn’t mind having body guards like them if I was in a dangerous setting somewhere.”
Hours passed, then hours were spent at the ISKCON Brampton Centre conducting a Kirtan Standard Seminar. The subject of rules, policies and ecstasies regarding kirtan, chanting sessions, had been a very sought after workshop which helps to strengthen and reinforce the chanting that these participants engage in. Its purpose is to make one’s self strong beyond physical strength. Coping with life’s challenges is, after all, an incredible strength.
May the Source be with you!
7 KM
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