Our very own Bhakta Om, resident of our temple ashram, delivered his first class today from the book, Bhagavatam, and the topic was Yasoda investigating the accusation that her young son, Krishna, had eaten dirt. To confirm, Krishna’s stance that this was untrue, she saw to settling the matter simply by asking Him to open His mouth and she could see firsthand for herself whether it was false or not. He opened His mouth, and she saw not only earth, but the Earth, the whole universe; she saw demigods and an entire phantasmagoria, a display of something so immense and extraordinary.
She, indeed, had a humbling moment.
After the class, I pulled out the book, Prabhupada, and read from the Chapter, “Only He Could Lead Them” about the early days on the west coast when the first serious rendition of worship of a Jagannatha deity on the USA’s west coast took place. This, I read during breakfast. The palate was satisfied for the twenty students there, and the ears were gratified simultaneously from hearing something worthwhile.
Progress is underway with the installation of a new boiler/heater. I, personally, delight in knowing that heat will come our way as winter slowly ushers in. My heart warms to see the boys off to the Downward Dog Yoga Studio for lessons in bhakti yoga. Further warmth came from connecting with the Gita on my weekly call on Thursdays with devotees who call in from many locations on the globe.
Very endearing, too, is when a little attention goes to my walking legs in the form of massage. Three of our resident devotees to attack feet and heat. It is a service I appreciate.
Source: https://www.thewalkingmonk.net/post/heart-warming-day
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