UNITY AND DIVERSITY

Saturday, January 10th, 2026

Naples/Miami

Subha Vilas Govinda was the driver on one of those many Floridian highways with destination Naples and an affluent neighbourhood. There we chanted in a beautiful home, guests being enchanted. I spoke from the Gita 5.18 with Krishna’s message about spiritual equanimity or oneness and eternal distinction, a fundamental principle of sacredness. The listeners were of Indian and Ukrainian origin. They were attentive. I sometimes wonder where the Americans are. Well, I did meet Max last night at the evening sangha. He’s white and Jewish.  Also, Rayn attended, who’s black.

It was later on when Arjuna drove me to Miami where I met Lakshmi Narasingha, a white godbrother disciple of Prabhupada. A Siberian chap, Vishal, was there. David also came. It’s nice to have the mix. The Gita’s message from 5.18 is obviously proving to be correct. We have external differences, but spiritually we are united. The house was full of varying people who apparently are all drawn to Krishna for His wisdom, looks, strength, and so on. We are all attracted to the same magnet, and that magnet is Krishna.

In both locations we encountered prasadam, just the best sanctified food. We enjoyed sitting there by the backyard pool engaged in the eating process and talking about how to improve our services to the local temple. The Miami temple had been struggling somewhat with operators in the past. With the collective talents sitting together, I felt comfortable that things are improving.

MAY THE SOURCE BE WITH YOU

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