Toronto, Ontario
Sweet Guy!
Today marks the birthday of Dharmaprana. If you ever want to meet someone who is
super-positive then that would describe him.
He turned sixty-eight today. He suffered a stroke years ago, which hampered
his speech and movement, but such occurrences never soured this man.
Dharmaprana is actually a monk residing in
our ashram in Toronto. He manages to get around with his daily
walks. I believe he sustains himself
through the routine walking in the residential and downtown areas. Whomever he meets, always receives a
heartfelt greeting from him. It could
well be that one of the reasons people like to visit the ashram / temple is because of him.
He’s very good at reminding people to be not only optimistic but
spiritual, as well. He gets you to say,
“Hare Krishna,” “Prabhupada,” and “Radha Ksirchora Gopinatha (the presiding
dieties).” He keeps us on our spiritual
toes.
Naturally, a birthday party was thrown in
his honour. The prasadam (food) was ultra-rich, with cake and everything
North-Indian style, and lasagna added on.
It was so rich that it warranted a walk (for me). I took to the neighbourhood which is full of
pretty, well-maintained Victorian homes.
The sidewalks, houses, and trees of the area are like Dharmaprana
himself, in that they’ve been around for a while and are sweet. Yes “sweet street” might be a way to describe
Roxborough Street and the safe, clean and surrounding areas where we are
located.
Thank you, Dharmaprana, for the happy day.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
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