Oakville Ontario
The Subject
I was telling a group
of bhakti-yogis today about the main subject of our recent-most drama, “Mr.
Puri.”
Mr. Puri is a light
way of addressing Sri Madhavendra Puri, a man of 15th century India,
who was your classic monk; one who roamed thousands of miles from one place to
another. Key places on his trail included Vrndavan in the
north, Remuna in the east and the Malayan Hills, more to the south.
Also, to clarify his
monastic-side, we hear from sources like
the accounts of Krsnadas Kaviraj, that Madhavendra Puri travelled alone and with
little. Amongst his nominal belongings, he carried a small
terra cotta pot which contained the most delicious kheer, (condensed milk). The
kheer was actually very popular. After drinking that kheer the first time, Mr. Puri decided to break off a small morsel
of clay and eat it as a prescription for his overall wellness.
For his personal deity, he travelled far and
wide (on foot, of course). One of his journeys
took him to the hills to fetch
sandalwood, which has a powerful cooling effect when made into a paste and
applied to the body. He did have helpers
to carry the supplies. For the most part, he walked. He walked a lot! And this was done to please his deity and the
people inclined toward devotion.
Madhavendra Puri was a
very strong yogi, walker and devotee. He
is the subject of our play.
May the Source be with
you!
3 km
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