Ottawa, Ontario
Surrender NOW
Prahlad’s story is described in the 7th
Canto of the book, Bhagavatam. He reveals, through the text, his high
level of realizations and pandit-ism. With our morning discussion at the
Bhakta Prahlad Montessori School in Russell, we delved into the topic of
Prahlad’s feeling for others; especially for those who have been unable to
channel bhakti through their lives. So being a scholar is one thing, but
you also have to have a heart at the same time. True saints are perceptive;
they see the world for what it is – a place of suffering – but they also would
like to see a healing take place. Those of us in the discussion want to model
ourselves after his example. Deep down we really do. Each of us want that kind
of success, if I could speak on everyone’s behalf.
My second discussion-lead for the day was
at the Iskcon Ottawa Centre. I believe the count was about twenty-five people
inside, while others were waiting outside the door. All those inside were
masked and following protocol. The talk was rather a follow-up from the
morning. Knowing that we must apply wisdom with heart, it then becomes apparent
that one should be serious and take the first step of surrender. We brought up
statements of an affirmative nature such as Krishna’s words, “Armed with yoga,
stand and fight!” Referring back to “Just Do It.” A notion needs to be an
action.
The message was “Let’s do what we need to
do NOW! Why procrastinate?”
May the Source be with you!
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