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Silence
In silence I listen:
I listen to what others have to say;
Their words are important to me.
I listen to my heart;
The wellspring of my heart overflows with deep Love.
In silence I contemplate the meaning of existence;
I contemplate Bhagvan;
In silence I hear A U M……
What a “Holi” Experience!
For the first time, I celebrated?Ç Holi with my extended family.?Ç Usually, we do some chowtal singing at the local mandir, but this year, fun-loving sister-in-law decided to go all out!?Ç We are experiencing a wonderful early spring here in Toronto. Usually, it is still cold and the ground is covered with [...]
Hindu Pluralism as an alternative to Secularism
Secularism is an insidious destroyer of culture, but here in Canada, where our population is so diverse, especially in the big cities, it appears to be the only obvious acceptable compromise. (Although not one I am comfortable with).
I proposes that instead of Secularism, we should follow the Hindu model of pluralism, acceptance and open [...]
Seeing my own reflection in the Bhagavad Gita
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“The scriptures describe the three gunas. But you should be free from the action of the gunas, established in eternal truth, self-controlled,without any sense of duality or the desire to acquire and hoard.”-Bhagavad Gita 2:45
These are the challenges I face.
To be established in eternal truth -
I know this intellectually, that there is nothing [...]
Postscript to Auntie Baba’s Tribute
Auntie Baba was a very special lady, but in many ways typical of the older women who have come to Canada from Guyana. Strong, humble, spiritual matriarchs, women who are the true Lakshmis of this world. I have met many ladies like that in the small, local mandirs of Toronto.
There is Auntie Kay, (une dame [...]
A Tribute to Auntie Baba who passed to the next life on November 16, 2005
Aunti Baba
This is a tribute to a great lady, with whom I have had two memorable encounters.Aunti Baba died this morning. I was very fortunate to have been able to say good-bye to her last night. She was a strong, passionate and caring lady with a zest for life that sets an example for us [...]