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Ananda, once again, officiated an
amazing fire ceremony at which two special people from Scarborough took
progressive steps towards Godhead. First of all, Ganapati, the local treasurer
for the ISKCON centre there, accepted his second initiation or brahminical
initiation. He is a very “grounded” person, as Ananda put it. I asked Ganapati
if he would consider taking some lessons on counselling, which, to a large
extent, is the type of service a brahmin offers to a community. He
accepted.
Now what are issues that might
tax an individual or challenge a household or community? Drugs? Teenage
pregnancy? Depression? Addictions? Gender confusions? Serious stuff. All of the
above.
We do need to react to such
concerns in a community. At least it is my suggestion; that some persons be
trained in helping people who need to be heard. In confidence.
The other person to receive diksha,
or initiation, is Diane. It’s her first initiation and she accepted the name
Damayanti Dasi. She is a very sincere soul and I wish her the best on this
journey of bhakti.
From the ceremony in Scarborough,
Mahadeva, Annapurna, and I headed for the yoga studio at Hess Village in
Hamilton. Once again Monica, the owner, and Chris, the facilitator, allowed us to
use the space to send enchantment through the ether. In the not-too-distant
future-weather will invite us to the out-of-doors; where more souls can
benefit. It was great having Varun on the drum when we dedicated the kirtan
in his dad’s honour. He was a cancer patient and passed away in February. We
hope that our mantras will send him to Godhead.
May the Source be with you!
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