It was Tuesday October 30th 1973 when the Washington Post ran this headline, “Lord Krishna Lives on Q Street”. The article went on to describe the installation ceremony of the Deities of Radha Madan Mohan in small rented house on Q street.
How many people have loved and served these divine forms over the last 40 years? How many have risen early to open the temple, how many have chanted Krishna’s name, how many have made garlands and offered incense. How many have cooked sweets, cleaned pots, mopped floors. How many have planted roses, built fences, painted buildings, welcomed guests. How many have fed the cows, emptied the garbage, cleaned after the floods, repaired the lights. How many have given monetary support, brought goods, sponsored programs. How many have distributed books, chanted on the streets, held huge festivals.
How many have come before the altars, open their hearts and received shelter, love, and faith?
The list can go on and on. The past 40 years is like a path filled with flower petals, representing everyones service, large and small. When Madan Mohan came to DC the revolution began. The revolution to challenge the ordinary, to challenge the meaningless, to stop the exploitation of animals and humans, to end poverty, to end misery, and to ultimately break the cycle of birth and death and reawaken pure love. The revolution of consciousness.
We have come a long way and achieved much. We know the next 40 years will be filled with more great souls and many hands. 40 is a good age to be – old enough to have learned wisdom, and young enough to have strong and bold energy. We pray that the next 40 years sees us become a relevant and meaningful part of the lives of many and a strong and heard voice in making the world a better place for all.
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