Friday 11 March 2022

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Ramsden Park, Toronto

Beeline It

During this whole pandemic period I have actually enjoyed the Gita Chats very much. While the entire stretch of virus is slowly coming to a close, we would be wise to preserve some of the items that shed light in this challenged time. The streamlining that has been so prevalent throughout the two-year period will hopefully be here to stay. Arguably, some may view Zoom as some form of gloom, because of its more negative side-effects like keeping us from outdoor freshness, still the benefits can’t be denied. How many aging folks who are less mobile in life-style feel a kind of connection with loved ones via technology? I don’t think it’s wholesome to totally demonize such a communicational utility.

Naturally there has to be some discipline and an employment of balance in the use of tools and people. That is favourable. Be moderate in all things.

After my walk through a decent walking temperature, at one degree Celsius, through Ramsden, then Yonge, Bloor and Dupont, I sat down for our Owen Sound Tuesday night chat group to go over what I call the “fruit and flower” verses of the Gita which begins with Chapter 2, texts 42 and 43. Krishna here addresses the desire for some to take to the karma kanda section of the Vedas. You might say that this is the area of approved sense enjoyment, while at the same time it is discouraged.

The general principle is to indulge in fruit, flowers and heavenly delights, but if you want to avoid entanglement then take the beeline approach to the Lord. This direct, rapid approach is referred to as Krishna bhakti.

May the Source be with you!

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