Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
The Mexico-India Link
A second Vivek, who owns and runs Karma Café, took me to a Burrito
restaurant in Saskatoon, which is now a commercial chain in the province. It is a father and son business which
arranged to accommodate my vegetarian needs.
During the lunch, I sat and chatted for an hour with this dynamic duo
who happen to be Gujaratis from Surat, India.
I was impressed by their efforts to promote the plant-based diet (for
the most part). The ahimsa
concept is very firmly held onto by these gentlemen.
And since it is Gandhi's birthday (and he happened to also
be of Gujarati descent), Vivek and I moved on for a great walk along the
Saskatchewan River, a peaceful few moments.
We came upon a circular structure, The Reconciliation Circle, in honour
of the abused native peoples of the past.
Vivek and I stood under it, and then turned clockwise in a pose of
rejoicing to honour a moment of meditative resolve. Affixed to the sculptor piece are hundreds of
chimes, ringing sweet vibes, encouraged by the wind. We also felt comfort in a decorative pagoda. https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KKrD2AOYY/?igshid=hhku1scd9rp5
"Peace!" or as the Vedas say, "Shanti!"
A kirtan was held at Vivek Joshi's home. Some local
people thrived on the sound, and also delighted in hearing about the
less-peaceful story of "The killing of the Aghasura Demon." Indeed, when Krishna was young, He performed
the heroic task of annihilating demonic forces.
We completed our evening sangha with, once again, burritos. It looks like Gujaratis really like Mexican
food.
May the Source be with you!
7 km
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