Brampton, Ontario
Glad to be Away from the Smokes
On Bay Street, Connor and I came upon a blown-up photo, by the window display of a gallery, of Keith Richards puffing on a cigarette, or some other mode of smoking. This iconic musician from "The Rolling Stones," looks in the pic as if he ‘ain't got too much satisfaction’. All praises to the music he and his buddies produced, and in general, the music moguls of his period, who broke cultural barriers globally. That is what rock 'n roll did. I certainly ponder whether the sex, drugs and rock 'n roll movement made inroads towards an enhanced life of shanti, peace. I really question that.
Connor and I walked farther on Bathurst later, to give ease to our assigned driver, for an evening sangha. It was new territory for Connor, our Edmonton boy, as we took to the ravines going in a northwest angle. We were edging our way toward Eglinton Avenue, before we actually hitched that ride.
The sangha had commenced at 6:30 p.m., at the home of Sanatana Sevak and Kamala, with a crammed group of enthusiasts for kirtan and a talk on being wise, according to the Gita. The group really took to smiles, at ours and their dancing session. Then there was great prasadam. I would say what we did was a wholesome approach to a Saturday mini-fest. No one felt the need to smoke, yet we were rocking in my estimation.
A third brief walk took us along a creek near the home of our hosts, Rajasuya and Surabhi. Before we embarked on a final one-plus kilometre, one local boy shooting basketballs with his buddy remarked, "Oh, that guy (in the robes) is here to bless the house." I overheard and thought it was cute.
May the Source be with you!
6 km
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