Burnaby, British Columbia
We’re Coming Together
I have known Abhidheya since the late ‘80s,
through a cow protection program we had in Ontario, where she then lived (still
trying to get back home). She has been extremely helpful with plays I’ve
directed for the community, in addition to editing my material. Well, she and
hubby, Arlen, came to visit me at Vancouver’s Govinda’s Restaurant.
It was Greek Day and the cooks prepared all
Greek food, vegetarian of course, and offered to the Lord before dishing it out
to us. It was really delicious. Different! When you get caught up in the presnt
and the past, over food, it becomes delectable all around. From the couple I
received not only a sweet time, but a gift and beautiful card with a peacock
and decorated Douglas fir tree on its cover.
Nice to have that company. Nice to have
such friends.
Then the afternoon and evening opened up
for an ecstatic kirtan and an initiation ceremony. Three good souls
received new Sanskrit holy names. Sunil, my doctor, friend and teacher, took
the name Sarva Rasa. Lalita Gopi received the name Lila Shakti; she’s from
Fiji. And Kirti accepted the name Krishna Shanti. I’ve known her for years and
she has been steady in bhakti during this time.
The event was so pleasurable. At the end
those who registered for the Nine Devotions Workshop received certificates
recognizing their involvement from the day before.
I just hope Covid’s variants won’t slow
down the fun and achievements experienced this day.
May the Source be with you!
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