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Coming to Halifax
The good news is that one of our
newly-formed communities on the east coast, Halifax, is hosting their first
Ratha Yatra this summer. Ratha Yatra is that exciting festival featuring
Krishna Himself in beauty black with ecstatic eyes and oceanic smile. The event
actually takes the shape of a parade of sorts. Krishna as Jagannatha, which
translates as Universal Lord, is set proudly on a conveyance resembling a
chariot. There is no horse-power applied (although horses are invited; any
species for that matter), but through the muscle of man, woman, and child
pulling rope. The chariot moves on the motivation of bhakti, devotion.
Haligonians, people of Halifax,
will witness a re-enactment of an ancient fest dating back to a time five
millennia ago. It is supposed to be a family reunion, of many solar eclipse’s
past, near Kuruksetra, the very district where the famous dialogue took place
between the wise Krishna and His momentarily bewildered warrior friend, Arjuna.
Not everyone will pick up on the
historic sweetness of the program but there are other Ratha Yatra vibes, like
friend-making and building in addition to the rope-pulling. You can watch Jagannatha’s
smile widen.
To prepare, look out for the
actual date with ISKCON Halifax Facebook Page. You can help in many ways, such
as donating. The main thing is be there and experience something different.
May the Source be with you!
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ISKCON Halifax Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/iskconhalifaxcenter/
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