Another Ashram
We have a second ashram in Pune, or rather the first. Before the large ashram opened in Katraj, the
humble beginnings of Krishna Consciousness were initiated at Pune Camp. That’s where I was driven to at 4AM. In a tight space I was expected to lead the
morning kirtans and give the class based on the Bhagavtam, Canto 4. It was later on, that the main leader for the
area, Radhe Shyam, expressed what he got out of the talk.
“I liked your bear story, when you were on your walk. Secondly, I liked the point about empathic
listening, and lastly the point about getting to the essence of a story and not
being logged down by details.” I was
honoured to get complements from him.
At the university grounds, Bharati Vidya Pith, our group of
volunteer actors did check out three important components to a venue:
performance space, sound, and lights. We
also took advantage of a technical run-through.
Though the lights weren’t quite ready for us, nor the sound, we did have
the carpets laid out for us over the stage for the rehearsal. Hence, the foundation was there. It went well.
We’ve come a long way from our first get-together with our volunteer
group. Apart from our two entertainers
from Canada--
When there was a break I was asked how marathon waling is
possible.
“Are you thinking about walking India
My usual answer to this question, which does arise, is, “I
wish I could do something about the traffic and the heat, but I know I’ll get
fed wherever I go.”
To that I get a laugh and a head waggle.
May the Source be with you!
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