Longdenville,
Trinidad
Bhakti Yoga Is Growing
Sometimes
you just have to stay inside. There's a
part of me that doesn't want to sweat early in the morning, dodging pot holes
and puddles, what to speak of canines.
I was
determined to stick it out mostly indoors with the AC on while doing some
pacing in the sizeable-enough temple.
Much chanting had to be done. An
initiation for fifteen new candidates was to take place, and in preparation for
this, the guru (me) chants on their newly acquired beads. I grouped these folks together and talked
about commitment to vegetarianism and other regulations promised. Just minutes before the ceremony, I raised
the question to them, giving them another opportunity: "Are you ready for
this? You are in a position where you
can change your mind."
But no one
responded. For months these candidates
gave serious thought to the self-discipline coupled with the joy of singing
mantras. Personally, I was impressed
with their resolution. May they
spiritually prosper. Their new names are
Narayana, Visvakarma, Satva-guna, Hari Kirtan, Rasamrta, Sadhavi, Prsni, Tulasi
Priya, Mahatma, Madhavi, Ranchor, Devamrta, Mantra Murti, Urvasi and
Hansarupa. A seasoned bhakti-yogi, Lilaraj, accepted her
second initiation.
The
ceremony was actually a fire sacrifice.
People are awed by fire. Always
have been. Kirtan followed. Carnival is about to begin. It attracts thousands from around the world
with its costumes, music and such. I
consider our party superior.
May the
Source be with you!
2 km
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