243 Ave. Rd., Toronto
Kirtan Helps
I’m not one to follow the news
very much because of the depressing nature of most reporting. It is, however,
essentially wrong to be naïve or ignorant of the world’s goings on. For myself,
I like to have current events distilled through a reliable person or persons
who then, in turn, report to me. To a large extent, that’s how I receive info.
It is obvious that one of the
current major crises in the world is the attack on Ukraine. It’s hard to
comprehend the madness and destruction inflicted on innocent children, women,
the elderly, and all sectors of a society that just simply strives to live a
decent life. Weren’t the last two wars of the 20th century enough to
haunt us for centuries to come? Apparently not. Hatred prevails.
In my location of residence, a
group of us arranged a kirtan dedication to the people of Ukraine and
Russia who are subjected to this great misfortune. The kirtan, held in
the temple room and led by those of voice and heart; Vrkodhar, Ajamila,
Annapurna and more, projected the sentiments of help and despair. It was indeed
a powerful display of love – one we hadn’t experienced during the two covid
years, in terms of volume and numbers of people. The drummers were keeping the
beat, tambourine and kartals maintained a beautiful rhythm, enthusing
this evening’s event. The synergy was incredible. A call for urgency and
solidarity was what resonated in the room.
Hope was felt. And that is what I
love to report, truthfully, without much detail.
May the Source be with you!
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