Tuesday,
September 13th, 2016
Washington,
D.C.
The
Guy on the Parkway
Bharat,
a lively member from the Potomac Vaishnav community, drove a group of us to the
Gala event at the Capital Hilton, when the passengers asked about some of my walking
experiences. So I obliged.
Nearing
the end of one of the selected adventures, I said something for them to think
about.“When one walks, you are more inclined to be God-centered. That holds true more-so than for those in a
car. An automobile can make you cold and
callous, like the machine itself.”
Just
as I made the statement, we noted a fellow, likely homeless, walking along the
parkway we were on. I rolled down the
window and got the fellow’s attention. “Hey, you’re a hero for walking.”
His
response was, “I’m walking after just having a triple bypass.” With that, he pulled down his T shirt, as
much as it would go from the neck, to reveal the medical marks.
“We
think it’s great you’re on foot,” I reiterated.
“The
good Lord is allowing me to do it,” he shouted back, in appreciation for the
divine benefit he’s received.
In
any event, I made the point about the connection between walking and
spirituality, and right on cue, an affirmation came about. The passengers and Bharat were questioning,
“How could this be so?” Something was
magical in all of this.
The
event at the Hilton was a milestone. To
commemorate ISKCON’s fifty years is remarkable.
Many speakers, including Congresswoman Tulasi Gabbard, honoured the
achievements of ISKCON’s noble work. She
even picked up a ukelele and led all folks present in the chanting of Hare
Krishna.
May
the Source be with you!
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