Sunday 13 February 2022

Monday, January 31, 2022

Queen’s Park, Toronto

Hard Times/Strong Men

 

A few of us created another Zoom Gita Study Group, with a west coast crew. It was our orientation day, but I must not forget to include three families from Saskatchewan, where they are encountering a terrific snow blizzard. “Not to worry,” I ensured Vivek and Amee. When the freak of nature rears its ugly head, we go into our holes and there’s nothing better to do on a wintry night than to cuddle around the comforting words of Bhagavan.

I want to thank those who joined today, and for every alternative Monday, while east coast enthusiasts occupy the other Monday.

What about central U.S. and Canada? Already underway.

The Gita perspective is a draw. Perhaps it has an appeal during these interesting times. I was reflecting on our time today during my walk tonight. You’ve heard the saying:

Hard times create strong men,

Strong men create good times.

Good times create weak men,

Weak men create hard times.

I have yet to see our hard times creating strong anything. When we come out of pandemic hiding, then we might see something. As far as the above saying goes, this cyclic pattern reminds me of the demigod/demon dynamic we read about in the Puranas. In general, people do get complacent when things run relatively easy. Are the current times rocky? To some degree, yes. Come then strong people. Let’s especially speak on being spiritually strong.

May the Source be with you!

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