MEETING PEOPLE

Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

Queen's Park, Toronto

I was at the street corner of Ave & Dav (Avenue Road and Davenport) with Harakumara, our treasurer, when an elderly gentleman hurriedly ran up to us and in a childlike excitement said, “I’m the one who rings the bell at the Church of the Redeemer.  Do you ring the bell at your temple?”

Both Harakumara and I didn’t expect that remark. He was enthusiastic.  We didn’t have the time to explain that we don’t have a bell to ring in our belltower.  He continued, “A friend of mine also rings the bell at the Church of the Redeemer.”  Frankly, we were pleased to make a friend and to hear about his service to the Lord.  The streetlight turned green.  We were on our way.  Thank you, Lord, for sending us a man with such zealousness. 

Two hours later, I made my way to Ramsden Park across from our temple to prepare for giving a Gita Zoom class at a picnic table.  I walked near two men who were doing repairs on the fence for the demarcated dog running space.

“Nice job, guys!” I remarked.

One of the fellows asked, “Are you from the temple?”

“Yes, I am!”

“You folks have the best food.”

“Thanks!  Our Govinda’s Restaurant is always there.”

They were grateful. 

I completed my Gita discussion with South African listeners and left for Queen’s Park to meet up with a person who had a birthday.  Midway through, I met my cousin, Corien.  It’s been some time.

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