POEMS FROM THE GROUP

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

243 Avenue Road, Toronto

I took a little bit of a different spin on my class giving for the Bhagavatam this morning, and I asked our students with the Bhakti Academy to put a very short poem together to express what was the content of the Bhagavatam today.  Here are the results, I hope you enjoy them:

Rohan:

His eyes never desired to see anything

For him the lotus feet of Krishna were everything

Amala Harinam:

Let me please the Supreme Lord,

With these senses which are never on board

Devanshi:

24 hours a day Ambarish got

"Krishna!" not even for one second he forgot

Guneev:

Eyes, tongue, and touch involved in service

24 hours a day keeps maya away

And doesn't let you stray which is helping you pray

Dinal:

Where Krishna katha fills heart and ears

He, Hrishikesh, draws near

If you want to train your senses to serve with glee

You must follow the instructions of Rupa Goswami

Himanshu:

Srila Rupa Goswami said accept a spiritual master

So that you can do service by following his footsteps

If you want to worship Krishna follow his devotees

By loving his devotees you can have affection for Krishna

Siama:

Chanting the names of Krishna engages my ears

Seeing the form of Krishna gives me tears

Maitry:

Always engaged in hearing about Krishna

Who is also known as the lover of Radha

Monil:

Here is Maharaj Ambarish who always lived in bliss

His senses engaged in lord's lotus feet

Visesh:

Riding on forever friend's shoulders

Let him walk

Such is his bond, Ambarish found freedom without clause

Vatsal:

To progress in bhakti faster

Take shelter of your spiritual master

Karuna Sindhu:

Ambarish always engaged his mind

Leaving maya always behind

Jai Sri:

Krishna will never disappoint you

You just need to have a devotional view

Shine on the face with the tears in your eyes

Is the sign of pure love of Godhead

Additionally, as mentioned in previous blogs regarding the Youth Bus Tour, let's get it back on the road again! It's urgent! This is such an important program for establishing a Krishna consciousness foundation for our youth, particularly in North America including Mexico. I personally travelled with the group for 10 consecutive summers, especially helping with the drama portions.

A new bus is badly needed. Please donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-for-iskcon-youth-ministrys-new-bus

MAY THE SOURCE BE WITH YOU!

11,675 STEPS