Centre Island, Toronto
Chain of Joy
“Now, let’s go for sharp, clean
and crisp moves,” I said, directing the actors during our rehearsal. We had
secured the unique location, a park, a fifteen-minute walk from the ashram,
for the practice. I’m dealing with young volunteers learning the art of
becoming audience friendly. The Chariot Festival, where the drama and so many
things will be happening, is to be featured on Centre Island, where an
approximate thirty to forty thousand people will come. That figure is based on
pre-pandemic times, which was not so long ago. So, audience and crowds are the
thing.
This morning was also the
kick-start for a 12 Hour Kirtan. I have the honour to begin the chanting
session. With a good amount of people sitting around, I felt a great support.
The kirtan was strong throughout as leaders took turns. This is most
encouraging, especially when you see the participation of all the young crowd.
When you are young you get
enticed very easily. The party mode is very strong. You have so many options.
It is just great knowing there’s an alternative – kirtan – which entails
dance, song, music, food, and looking spiffy all for the pleasure of Krishna,
or, in this case, Jagannath (which translates to Lord of the Universe).
I’m the lucky party animal. Last
weekend was Montreal. This weekend is Toronto. Following that is Saskatoon,
Calgary, and Edmonton.
It is a chain of joy.
May the Source be with you!
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