Saturday,
March 25th, 2017
Miami,
Florida
Troubled
I covered 3
km, pacing in Toronto’s
temple room, before embarking
on the flight to Miami on American Airlines.
That was a greater distance to go. I was in the plane
for three and a half hours. I was quite
alert—but troubled. Most other
passengers had their naps, or partial naps.
I had
received the sad news that a
family of four were found dead in their home in a remote village that I
visit. Saranagati is a quaint little
settlement of a Krishna community, nestled in a mountain valley situated a
day’s walk (30km) from Ashcroft, British Columbia. It is tragic.
Father,
Mother, and two small sons, who were not active members of the social events of the community,
were nevertheless members of the community.
The dad, Harvey, I had known since the early ’80s when he lived in Ontario. He was quite the artist. At this time, it is not known the cause of death.
A member of the community went with his son to check on the
family. They found them dead and called my dear godbrother, Krpanidhi, who went over to the home and, as a trained
first aid responder, realized there was no hope of reviving them, as it was too
late. He called the police. Whatever is the cause, it is a very
impactful loss to the local residents, and to humanity. Authorities are investigating.
The great
Queen Kunti, whom we read about in the scriptures, said that calamities are all
around us. When they come, they hasten us to search for
answers and to come to submission to the Source of all. When the overwhelming powers of this world
come to haunt us, we ask for help.
Our
condolences go out to the family and friends who survive this tragedy. Our blessings go to the souls who departed. Have a safe journey.
May the Source be with you!
3 km
Editor’s Note: It has been determined that the cause of
death was due to Carbon Monoxide poisoning from a plugged water heater vent
which had filled with snow.
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