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There is nothing that matches seeing and being with an old friend.  At Central Park in the heart of the city of Burnaby, I took a stroll along with Jaya Govinda, a real gentleman of the past, as well as godbrother, Jagadish, who played a major role in my life decision to become a Krishna follower and dedicate my everything to the cause of Krishna.  Back in 1973 I sealed my fate.  Now, fifty-two years later, I am with him going over, “How’s so and so, your health, what’s going on these days?”

In the literature of Prabhupada, we find many references to acquaintances coming and going, and the pangs of separation and reunion playing a big role.

Our hour-and-a-half in reminiscing went like a flash.  I thanked him for being such a stabilizing factor for me, and after my reporting on what’s happening with my devotional projects, he thanked me for doing good.  That meant a lot. 

Some similarities we share.  One of them is we don’t care for long drawn-out meetings, although they may be necessary.  Hopefully, we can unite again soon.  Thank you, Jagadish. 

Within the course of the day, I delivered two classes in devotion, one being by Zoom.  And as in every day of my life, I plan details for future travel, which in the next few days to come will be Ashcroft and Kamloops in the province of British Columbia.  I know I am not giving much time to each location, but I hope whatever little I do with these visits will make for good remembrances in the future.