Toronto, Ontario
Walking In Appreciation
Around the fence barriers of the under-construction park I went. I'm happy when taxes go to public space improvement, even though at this season—winter—sitting at a park bench for any length of time is unfavourable. I felt comfortable knowing that in the season ahead this green space will be enjoyed. I'll be back on foot just for that. Oh, by the way, the park I'm talking about is Queen's Park, where the provincial legislative building is located.
In the writings of our guru, Prabhupada, we learn that pious kings in Vedic times would arrange for green space, trees, lakes and wells for drinking, in their grandiose cities. Architecture was made of beautiful craftsmanship—pleasing to the eyes. I had the good fortune to visit Kuruksetra where ancient artifacts are on display from ruins from the city Dwarka, in India. Dwarka was under siege by nature's way. A tidal wave came to envelope the fortress established by Krishna Himself. The disaster is explained in the epic Mahabharat.
I have expressed, in the past, of my disappointment with modern architecture. The drab, squarish nature of many of today's structures often does little to bring pleasure to the eyes. They seem like heaps of greed.
The edifice south of Queen's Park is a handsome looking building made of a type of red stone. The legislative decision-making that goes on inside may not always be so appealing, but the exterior is something expressing optimism and hope. It's nicely looked after.
My walking is over for the day. It is night.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
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