Niagara Falls, Ontario
Connecting
In dedication to those great souls who’ve
suffered under the duress of violent attacks in Bangladesh, we held a kirtan
at High Park at our usual location. A young man by the name of Partha was
killed in the process of senseless aggressions.
Our chanting was not as well attended as in
past spring and summer months. Rain and overcast conditions cause some
unwelcomeness but the stalwarts turned up. And we made friends. Under the
shelter of an old rustic 40’s or 50’s lodge we chanted with heart and volume.
It drew some strolling pedestrians. Paul, a downtowner, came all smiles and
joined in. “I come regularly to the park. A lot goes on but I’ve never seen
guys drumming and singing.”
Another person, a Russian woman, chanced
upon us and she indulged in listening. There were other eavesdropping folks
that came to listen to the song and message.
Quickly, from High Park, Roman, Ajamila,
and I rushed to the city of the famous falls, Niagara. A sudden call came from
Sukavak, the son of our dear Vaishnava who started our Brampton branch and now
more recently Niagara Falls. His cardio condition flared up so we did as duty
and heart commands – stop in to visit him at the St. Catherine’s Hospital. He
was weak in body, but not spirit.
Finally, we made it to the Shiv Mandir at
Niagara and met a sweet congregation, eager to hear our take on what actually
is meant by the term “Sanatana Dharma.” It was a pleasure to meet
Bob Gala, candidate for Canada’s Member of Provincial Parliament. He stayed for
the whole program. We hit it on well.
May the Source be with you!
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