Coming Together
The local dentist, Keshava, who resides for some time with
us in Canada , arranged a
get-together for bhakti-yogis from Canada
We know that the ultimate end our true identity is one of
being a spirit soul. 'I am not this
body.' I ultimately have no ties with race, gender, creed, or nationality. Still at the same time while we roam through
this world, in this body, there is an identity related to the land in which we
are born.
It is hoped that every individual contributes to the land in
which we live. There is an expectation
to fulfill some obligation; whether one is a spiritual seeker or not. The relative practical reality is that we
have a body which is conditioned in some way.
So here we are, a few people who came together-- people who
are karmically linked-- to do some spiritual things in union. We ate prasadam
together. We chanted together. We chatted. We had a good time.
The Russians do it, the Bengalis do it. The Chinese do it, etc. Why shouldn't those from the land of the
maple leaf come together?
We all look for reinforcements in life. Even those on the spiritual path require
encouragement. You do not advance on just your own strength.
When walking this morning I was considering the mechanics of
my body, especially the legs, and how that part of my anatomy has so many
components, each component assisting another. Even my eyes have to be somewhat
watching what's ahead. If there's a
depression or a pothole on the way, when I see it coming I will connect with
the brain and hence make adjustments in the mechanical operation of
things. These are all helpers.
Comradery is essential in achieving a surge of inspiration. Assistants or helpers are there for us to
take advantage of.
May the Source be with you!
7 km
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