Wednesday 6 March 2019

Thursday, February 28th, 2019

Mayapura, India

Zones

I met pilgrims, carrying terra cotta pots, enroute to the nearby Ganges’ access.  They were from Delhi, men and women, all enthusiastic for collecting jal, holy water, for the coming ceremony.  The ceremony is called abhishek and it involves a bathing of the deities with this water.

It was interesting to stumble upon the group on their return journey, from a mere ten minutes away.  Their pots were full.  Hundreds more of these pots, carried by other pilgrims, were filled to the brim to add to tomorrow's grandeur.  https://www.instagram.com/p/Buc_5L9g4hs/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1cwtkobj0qecj

In this sacred space of Mayapura, you will find many zones of activities.  The gathering of Ganges water is just one of those zones.  There is such diversity.  I have placed myself in the zone of drama.  Any opportunity for rehearsing is what I hanker for.  And it's happening.  We have a good crew, and we are all learning from each other the various components of theatre, whether it's the technique or physical insertions of props and costumes.

Our own little universe in the samadhi auditorium is a place of devotion like all other zones of activities, whether it be rituals of pujas or chanting sessions, seminars, or regular maintenance of the grounds and buildings.

Daru Brahman is an English teacher from the U.K. who is also a great cook.  He just loves to serve our drama troupe with pierogis and custard, which are somewhat hard to come by here.  Underlying all activities is the sublime sound of the kirtan.

May the Source be with you!
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