Durban, South Africa
Appreciation for the Dramas
I’ve been here for a week, being very busy
especially in shaping two dramas for stage presentation at the Chariot
Fest. The special treat for this morning
was a walk near the ocean at Umhlanga, just north of Durban. Tamohara arranged for a group of us to take
this trail where you have ocean, jungle, swamp and city. It’s been the most relaxed time since I came
here. Overall, great hospitality, food,
weather—it’s fall here—and company. I’ve
managed to squeeze in a few minutes with sannyasi
monks.
Here’s some feedback on the two dramas
presented:
Regarding “The Gita”:
“The first time
I saw your, ‘The Gita,’ I could understand what the message was. Not before,”
Rukmini
“‘The Gita’ was
so engaging for the audience and performers.”
Devotee
“My mother, a Christian,
was crying at the words and movement in ‘The Gita.’”
Devotee
Regarding “Many Mothers Many Fathers”:
“It
is very deep. I got goose-bumps with the
queen scene.”
Tamohara
“The best thing
you’ve done so far.”
Radha Sundari
“The script is
brilliant. You’ve inspired the youth
with the dramas. They started their own
theatre group. Now they’re taking
interest in kirtan (chanting).”
Rasa
“Jayananda, the
little boy who became the dead son, is absolutely adorable.”
Senior woman
“There are so
many strong emotions in the story. I
appreciated the wisdom that came through.
People need to hear this. They
attend so many funerals, but they don’t know what is really going on at death.”
Sukumari
“That guy
playing the king really knows how to dance.”
Bishma
May the Source be with you!
5 km
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