Scarborough, Ontario
Recently
Recently a friend pointed out that actor / political head Arnold Schwarzenegger was quoted in a men’s fitness magazine as attributing his success to the meditation he’s done. Perhaps there’s a trend among politicians.
We’ve also heard of former Prime Minister of the U.K., Tony Blair, speaking of the need for spiritual values being in people’s lives. Also the current head of India, Prime Minister Modi is generously delivering Bhagavad-gitas to world leaders as he meets them and speaking of the virtues of yoga at the 69th session of the United Nations. President Barack Obama had carried a small brass deity of Hanuman as a good luck charm. Is Mr. Obama going Vedic?
Closer to home, the very controversial mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, made a diplomatic utterance of “Hare Krishna” at our Festival of Chariots this last summer on Centre Island in Toronto.
And I’m sure there are more examples of our leaders taking or talking of a spiritual edge. It’s about time. Of course, speaking and doing from the heart is always better than the motive of seeking votes. Let’s give the benefit of the doubt. Integrity lies in everyone, even if it’s in the deepest recesses of the heart.
Personally I’m looking forward to the day when a political leader will say, “Walk, Chant, Love.” “Love” implying for the Absolute.
May the Source be with you!
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