Havana, Cuba
In the Bigger City
A small brigade of us trudged along from Havana's concrete jungle centre to the university district, and then through the areas of embassies and colonial homes owned by millionaires of the past. There, the three of us took to a rented room by a genuine Madelaine.
We were a curious lot. Ananda was playing his dafli drum. We all were chanting and carrying our luggage, in addition to instruments such as a massive box with contents, and the djembe, resembling something like a small refrigerator in its package.
Sidewalks are uneven, in disrepair. We were better off to just walk the street itself which is somewhat doable in these residential areas.
Today's program was held at the Vivarta Teatro, basically a tunnel under a major thoroughfare. It's lit up, and fortunately, three fans were plugged in for air circulation. I began the seminar for kirtan standards which included practical application. Indeed people were moving to the sound of drum and mantra. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq54LsNAZy7/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=x0vban773sky
This time around many followers of bhakti-yoga came to our location from various parts of Cuba, including Matanzas, Rodas, Santa Clara and Cienfuegos instead of us travelling to those destinations. We held a meeting and are slowly getting organized for sharing this higher consciousness that our guru, Prabhupada, taught us.
Despite the sometimes rough conditions and lack of efficiency the simplicity of life patterns in Cuba does have its advantages. There is a slower and more loving mode of life.
May the Source be with you!
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