Marc Joins the Hare Krishnas on How The Other Half Lives
Tuesday 12 May, 9.30pm
This week on How The Other Half Lives, Marc Ellis joins the Hare Krishnas, well-known for their Friday-night chanting on Auckland’s Queen Street (at 9.30pm on TV ONE).
Ellis dons robes, shaves his mane, and moves in with devotees at their Kumeu premises to find out what it's all about. Ellis believes more and more mainstream Kiwis are looking for the answers outside a 9-5 existence. He says there must be more to life that aspiring to buy a newer car and living in a slick neighbourhood, and that is where this series might, without that specific intention, give a few people something to think about.
Spending time with the Hare Krishnas, Ellis says there is something peaceful and assured about the way they carry themselves. "Almost an understanding as to their place. I mean there has to be something to it - they practice abstinence, say no to red meat and beer, and still have a grin from ear to ear."
He adds: "To be honest, the series was a real eye-opener. I knew very little [of some of these groups], aside a few basic stereotypes, so it was a great time to spend a few days with people getting to know a little bit about the way they see and do things, and what lights their candle."
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