Ramsden Park, Toronto
Getting Ready
People are beginning to flow in
like rivers to a sea. The big attraction is the 12 Hour Kirtan being
held tomorrow at the temple/ashram on 243 Avenue Road. Gopi has a massive
following in chanting circles. Her hubby, Param and children (now rather big)
are also here from Virginia. Kirtan enthusiasts come from all around. We
also have Madhava from Switzerland, who is well known for his chanting. A
session took place last night at Trinity Bellwoods Park, just as a warm up for
the weekend’s chanting cultural conquest.
All are welcome to an actual
three-day event, including a 50th Anniversary of the Chariot Fest
for the city of Toronto. A procession begins at Dundas Square on Yonge St.
Weather is promising to be good. Come one! Come all! We are also expecting
several monks; Chandramauli, Janardana, Bhakti Sundara, and there’s me – all
swami’s or renounced men.
Our drama troupe is working hard
to assemble our play for the Centre Island venue Saturday and Sunday. The
dancing group is coming together in practice for the parade. It’s looking good
over-all. Dwarkanatha, our enlightened cook, is working feverishly. Stomach
needs are being met by volunteers. Those who are wanting to pump muscles are getting
their satisfaction through lifting and loading. The smiles on faces are
oceanic. Akash from the U.S. came with all his eagerness to do just about
everything. Billy came to assist with the sound system set-up for kirtan.
It’s a busy bee-hive or a frantic
ant-hill. The centre is Krishna in all of this.
May the Source be with you!
2 km
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