Sunday 13 February 2022

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

243 Ave. Rd., Toronto

Unity and Diversity

Song by luminary Bhaktivinode Thakur

The following lyrics demonstrate this great saint’s sense of vision on the principle of unity and diversity:

1) Why do you continue to hate the way the Lord is worshiped by people of other lands? There exist a number of authentic ways to worship God according to the custom of various people living in different countries.

2) Some people worship the Lord in an untidy or careless manner, some worship Him by bending down on their knees, still others close their eyes while worshiping His impersonal Brahman aspect.

3) Some people worship Him by assuming various yoga postures, and some immerse themselves in the congregational chanting of the Lord’s holy names, but all of them worship that one and only supreme treasure – Lord Sri Krishna.

4) Therefore, you should all reflect a mood of brotherhood and live together in transcendental friendship. Always practice devotional service to the Lord, Hari, whether in situations of life or death.

The above beautiful words by Bhaktivinode speak about nothing but inclusiveness.

May the Source be with you!


 

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