Toronto, Ontario
New Year’s Bash, Krishna Style
When the pictures on
the wall hang crooked in the main temple room at our ashram, it simply means a
big crowd occupied the space the night before.
Yes indeed, it was an attendance much like Janmasthami (Krishna’s Birthday). Packed.
The pictures had swivelled.
How people find
parking is
a puzzle in my mind! Parking is quite
congested in the residential area we are in.
It does go to show something. The
festivals we pull off are quite attractive, even New Year’s. In one way, we have transcendentalized New Year’s, and put a spiritual spin on it all.
How is that done?
Opening the year 2017, like any other, must have some
features which draw the crowds. First of
all, the children from the community put on a marvelous presentation of a
Krishna-centric nature. Let’s face it,
whatever kids do, it always melts hearts.
Secondly, a new drama was under the lights and on the stage. Yes, the production “Mr. Puri,” scripted and
directed by Yours Truly, was a devotional offering by cast and crew, highlighting the life of
Saint Madhavendra Puri. Lastly,
excellent kirtan, led by godbrother Gaura and back-up drum
enthusiasts,
had the place on fire.
Honourable mention
must go to the prasadam (sacred
food), and charmer, Kevala Bhakti, the Emcee for the night.
In conclusion, New
Year’s can
easily be passed off as a mundane
event (turkeys, booze and such) but if you allow spiritual rays to enter the
mundane,
then it all becomes highly spiritualized, taking on a new meaning.
May the Source be with
you!
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