Christie Pits, Toronto
Karma Came Up
“Better to suffer than to
protest,” is rather a mind-blowing remark when taken out of context. In the Gita,
12.13-14, an insightful purport had us probing into the nature of karma
with these above-mentioned, profound words. At this morning’s class, I shared
these words expressing the token of pain that a spiritual practitioner
encounters against the massive load that one deserves to face on a normal
basis.
Our group of monks and a few
visitors sat with rapt attention at the exploration of the laws of action and
reaction. One expression by our dear Prabhupada came when he taught that we
should never curse the agent of karma or, as the saying goes, to never
hold blame to the messenger by killing him. In general terms, each and every
one of us are to blame for our own inappropriate actions and we should, if
anything, be kind to the delivery boy. He/she is not responsible. We are.
By evening, I hankered for a time
for more contemplation on receiving what we deserve. It was at that moment, on
Bloor St, near the new development where Honest Ed’s Warehouse had stood for
decades, that a young fellow approached me. “I saw you on the other side of
Bloor. I thought to come over. Can you answer some questions?”
Naturally I said, “sure,” and we
walked for blocks and blocks speaking of karma, ego, atma, etc.
His name was Zerus, and was born in Burma. Our end conclusion for the night is
we all have to work at getting clear, demolishing vices, and getting in good
with God.
May the Source be with you!
6 km
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