Calgary, Alberta
Landing for the Lord
At security in the Saskatoon
airport, just behind me, was a tall man of medium-large frame and his son in
the line up. I admit I immediately judged him (the father) as a prejudiced
cowboy. However, when I sat down at Gate 5, the destination for Calgary, I
found the two of them, sitting across the seating aisle, to be quite kind and
curious.
“What does your attire represent,
if you don’t mind me asking?” inquired Mr. Cooper (not related to yesterday’s
Chief of Police, Officer Cooper). That question led on to a refreshing
conversation which went rather deep. Mr. Cooper, with the first name of
Michael, and his son hale from Terrace, B.C., and run a farm with
green-housing. They were thoughtfully interested in the book “The Saffron
Path.” A sale was made along with a friendship.
“I’m in Calgary for a Chariot
Fest; a re-enactment of a family and friend reunion from the time of Krishna,
5000 years ago. It involves celebratory activities,” so I explained.
I’ve landed in Calgary with a
little breathing space. In-between I ended up downtown for a rather happy but
crowded group of bhakti yogis, all in cheer of the Lord of the
Universe, Krishna. Actually, I was quite amazed by the turnout. It is a
post-pandemic burst of social interactive-ness. As usual, with such an event,
there are glitches but overall it was a great success.
May the Source be with you!
3 km
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