Fredericton, New Brunswick
Prabhupada Remembered Through Speaking
As a speaker of Krishna Consciousness, I
feel fulfilled. At the home of Kadamba Priya a group of students and families
came to partake in a Sunday sanga and it was the occasion of an event
not everyone understands. The date is, by lunar calendar, the passing
anniversary of Prabhupada, our guru, and founder/acharya.
Few people know Srila Prabhupada and our
gathering was no exception. He departed 44 years ago, so it’s no wonder that
the young students in the room know so little. So, I delivered my message about
his super but under-rated qualities and contributions, and the listeners were
so attentive. Even the boisterous babies in the house (Kadamba Priya’s kids)
were peaceful, for a time. So, it was magical. I felt like I was an instrument in
doing Krishna’s will.
It was just prior to the talk that I was on
the phone with friend, Radhanatha Swami (we do communicate despite the
lock-downs) and we were exchanging what each of us was doing when we heard that
Prabhupada left his body. It was chilling to go over. Then he said that we have
the obligation to gravely share with the next and new generations the power
this personality had. Prabhupada was and is powerful.
So, I felt the listeners in the home were
really listening. It got through to their hearts. It’s not always the case. I
did feel happy, especially with the questions that followed, not all to do with
him, necessarily, but to do with their lives and how all questions can lead to
relevant answers. Sri Krishna has the answers and it is Prabhupada who can be
credited for making known the great voice of Krishna, through his books.
With the talk and feast completed, Kadamba and I hit the trail to the walking bridge. My last walk in New Brunswick. Moving forward.
May the Source be with you!
4 km
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