Noida, India
Good Behaviour
I gave two classes at this new centre, a
gorgeous temple—really. Both classes
gave emphasis to good behaviour. The boy
saint, Prahlad, exemplified this as we explored a verse from Bhagavatam, Canto 7. In the evening, we highlighted Chapter 3 of
the Gita, text 12, which carries the
message of Karma Yoga.
Just yesterday, Gopal, a master mrdunga drum
player, showed me, on his phone, actor Vin Diesel in an excerpt from a recent
film—name unknown to me (“Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk” by director Ang
Lee). He plays the role of a soldier who
encourages another one. To paraphrase,
the lines read:
“You know the Hindus believe in their
ancient text that you do Karma yoga—do
your duty in the spirit of detachment.
This, Krishna tells His warrior friend Arjuna before a great battle.”
“Oh, yeah,” says the second soldier, “the
blue dude?”
“That’s right, Krishna, the blue dude.”
It’s nice to know the message is getting
out in the mainstream. Karma means “action.” Yoga
means “a connection with the Divine.”
The action of detachment demonstrates good behaviour.
In the room I was given in the guest
facility, I noticed I was not the only occupant. Between the mosquito screens in the window
frame, a couple of pigeons had taken up residence. Three eggs lay in that space, along with what
looked to me like a roosting mama. Papa was coming and going, checking on
things. It looked to me like they were
doing some sharing together. Perhaps
even portraying good behaviour.
May the Source be with you!
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