Wednesday 8 April 2020

Wednesday, April 1st, 2020


Toronto, Ontario

Going Toward Rama

With the sun firmly in place for the entire day, it drew many people out on the sidewalks. And it was only Wednesday afternoon. If there is any good coming from the current shake-up, it’s getting people to do two opposing practices—stay home and get out. I was taken by the spirit of joy emanating from the people. Some days, we are down. Some days—up.

I walked down Beaumont Road to Number Five House. It was here, in this gorgeous Victorian-style home, that legendary songwriter and singer, Gordon Lightfoot, lived for a long time. He really is a talent, and is still kicking around. I hope he’s a walker.

My ‘sunwalk’ was completed and it was time to get ready for a meditation on Rama. Tomorrow is His birthday anniversary. He was born in the age of Treta, over 1 million years ago. The meditation I’m referring to is the reading of The Ramayana, as retold by Krishna Dharma. Credit goes to Rama Himself for living out His own divine legacy, and lest we forget, Valmiki, the original writer of the pastimes of Rama.

The reading tonight was focused on the story of Rama’s stringing and breaking the formidable bow of Shiva. This valourous deed of strength won Him the hand of Princess Sita in marriage, so naturally there was a dreamy aspect to this portion of His pastimes. The reading runs an easy fifty minutes, but I’m enjoying it like anything. Tomorrow I’ll be speaking about Rama from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

I’m hoping that Gordon will one day write a song about the prince who slayed the demon, Ravana, and saved the world from an ominous force.




May the Source be with you!
5 km 






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