London / Mumbai
In Transit On Such A Day
It is unfortunate to not be on the ground to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sri Nityananda. Being thousands of feet up in the air makes it somewhat restrictive for celebrating activities. Mandala, my associate and I, settled for subtly-sounding the maha-mantra with the aid of our beads.
Who is Nityananda? Answer: one of the great masters of the mantra initiative to the world in the early 16th century, unknown but someone who will be known. Who will promote? I guess I should. Hmmm! Work ahead - nice work!
While in the air struggling to try to sleep I contemplated on the day as it likely would be in Toronto. One of our monks, Nick, would be receiving his saffron cloth. As a novice he had worn the white dhoti (lower cloth) and the white kurta (upper sewn cloth). This would be a reward for his services.
My extra moments while way above the Atlantic and Europe, the Middle East and so on was spent in speaking with Mandala or just chanting. I even caught an inspirational documentary on the screen in front of me. It was an 'Earthrise' episode covering various real life stories about ecological triumphs. For instance, in Holland there are now one hundred 'Repair Cafes' where neighbours mingle congenially in a designated place and bring their household wares for free repairs. In the U.K. beavers have been introduced in order to create wetlands. These types of initiatives are indeed encouraging.
Very endearing to Mandala and myself was going through customs and security and being met by these officials once we entered India. It is very obvious that they love Hare Krishna. This is evident in the comments that they make. They even break out into a mantra session amongst themselves.
Incredible India!
May the Source be with you!
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