Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sunday Funday
Ryan and Daniel were kind to
drive me around. Ryan brought me to the hospital once again to see Shyamesvari,
a cancer patient, and her back-up partner, Savyasacin. Daniel took me to the
seniors at Ramsgate to see retired professor Shankar. Both visits went well.
Angiras then brought me to the
dance studio (not to dance, but yes in our own way) where our bhakti group
meets weekly. Iskcon has a lively bunch at this location. Young families with
some elders. I missed Corey, the unicyclist, but he’s been coming. I was also
hoping to see Brian Crawford, who works for the city in the Child Protection
department. Savitri is a sweet elderly Dutch lady, 76, who’s in hiding until
Covid diminishes. Yogendra, a local school teacher, and family came. He plays a
mean mrdanga drum.
There is a very positive presence
of Indian families, all fairly new to the city. They want to hear and learn.
What was unique about today’s presentation, based on the Gita’s 9.15,
was having our Cleveland, Ohio, crew present on Zoom. The verse, along with its
two previous verses, outlines the qualities of a topmost yogi or bhakta.
It is implied that one is very dedicated, but how can this possibly be
achieved? How will spotless purity become a reality for us neophytes?
The answer is in the texts
themselves, especially in 13 and 14. Items, such as the points made, when
applied can lead to success. 1) avoid delusion, 2) take shelter of divine
energy, 3) keep busy in devotion, 4) praising the Supreme, 5) demonstrate
conviction, and 6) taking a humble position.
By the way, the Halifax group is
not afraid to dance. Dancing is not listed in the six, but it still counts.
May the Source be with you!
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