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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