Bay St., Toronto
A Stroll for Radha
Like Krishna’s birthday, which attracted attendees early in the morning, on this day, Radhastami, celebrating when Krishna’s consort was born, a good number of people arrived. It was bold of them. It demonstrates their love because many of them will have to arise at 2:30 am to get ready and drive from the suburbs to hit the target at 4:30 in the temple. That’s devotion. It was a beautiful program. Those attending were really happy. The culmination was a class by Rupanuga, who presented a nicely researched narration about the glories of the Lord’s consort, Radha.
I had the good fortune to do a short stretch of walking to the Health Insurance place to renew my health card, but I dedicated the stroll in Her honour.
A little about Radha as found in the book, Nectar
of Devotion:
Her eyes defeat the attractive features of the eyes of the chakora bird. When one sees the face of Radharani, he immediately hates the beauty of the moon. Her bodily complexion defeats the beauty of gold.
One of her friends said, “My dear moon-faced, Your whole body appears very content, yet there are signs of tears in Your eyes. Your speech is faltering. I can understand that You must have heard the blowing of Krishna’s flute, and as a result of this, Your heart is melting.”
Above all Radha teaches us how to behave devotionally.
May the Source be with you!
5 km
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