Thursday 28 April 2022

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Scarborough, Toronto

Honouring a Deceased Man

Chandan and his family bought a new house and so, tradition has it that you invite your community

priest to bless the place. Lovely kirtan, talk and food were had.

What I want to highlight is the First Anniversary of the passing of monk, Pankajanghri. Here is my poem:

Pankajanghri

He was a fellow, perceptibly mellow

He arrived with his brother to follow

At the beckon call of Mahaprabhu

In a land of mist and morning dew

From there on, it was all over

Worldliness gone/personal makeover

A dedication to good deed and thought

Attention to all His Divine Grace brought

He learned, he grew, and did so glow

Teaching others what he did know

On the subjects of worship and wisdom

In an atmosphere of devotional rhythm

Like the Ganges with her endless liquidity

His service was one of constant fluidity

He stood at the feet of Lion Sublime

Both shone each day at the regular time

I don’t recall him ever in a rage

That’s because he was a genuine sage

He was an anchor for half a century

Within which his bhakti grew exponentially

A role model, our dear Pankajanghri

Powerfully at peace wherever he be

 

May the Source be with you!



 

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