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It was Cameron’s first day of service at the temple ashram. It involved pot washing, floor mopping, window cleaning and of course, there’s the listening and chanting. He attended three services called aratis and at least two classes — one on the Bhagavatam and another on Sri Isopanisad.
It’s nice to have him around because he’s very personal, outgoing and even slightly loud. Not everyone in the ashram has that extroverted nature. We have some hermit-types — on the quiet side — so it’s great when someone has something to say and asks questions about spiritual life, including inquiring about procedures.
Because of the Covid virus we have not been able to welcome newcomers and novices. Cameron is that breath of fresh air that makes it so nice. He has been made an exception.
In the morning I gave a Zoom class for Vancouver and the subject was based on the immaculate conception of Krishna. Raised as a Catholic, this concept was taught to us regarding the birth of Jesus, so it was not a foreign idea when I first heard of Krishna’s coming into the world.
Also, of some pleasure was putting together the pre-recording of a class on the luminary, Bhaktisiddhanta. On Wednesday we’ll celebrate his birthday anniversary. Born in the late 19th century, this great monk and lifelong celibate, who also happens to be our guru’s guru, was an amazing monk who was very scholastic. He also enjoyed pacing back-and-forth in the course of his chanting japa.
Maybe the source be with you!
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