Saturday,
May 30th, 2015
Edmonton,
Alberta
Bear
and Embrace
The
community was excited. New deities were installed.
The murtis, or deities of Chaitanya and Nityananda
graced the shrine. For the instalment of the deities,
there was the use of ghee, milk, flowers, grain, yogurt, juices, and
other substances. This is called snan, a bathing
process. It is a procedure that is common in
the bhakti tradition, and it was enjoyed by all.
Part
of the procedure required my standing. I've come to some
realization that I'm not a stander. I like to sit (not always
in the lotus position, but by chair). And, of course, walking
is just fine. Standing is not my forte. I took today's
ordeal of standing while pouring substances as a sacrifice,
which is not bad for a monk to execute. The ceremony was
beautiful, it extended for what seemed like hours.
The
Evening
All
of White Mud Drive was an exit the group took via vehicle. We
parked, then entered along a trail by Fort Edmonton along that
vibrant river way, the North Saskatchewan.
I
would say most emphatically, that it is highly necessary for
every human being to make nature connections every day of your life.
Whether you are a corporate person locked in a concrete jungle, or a
man of the cloth, meaning a priest orpujari, do connect with
nature because it is the spirit of God that you contact. It
offers a balance. Make the day complete with some work, some
ritual, and some recreation. It is what I consider
holistic, or, whole-istic, living. It is there for all of us to
take advantage of. Drop the phobia for rain, cold, heat, and
wind. Bear it and embrace it.
May
the Source be with you!
8
km
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