A Day Of Reconciliation (Album of photos)
Indradyumna Swami: Today was a national holiday in South Africa officially called, âThe Day of Reconciliation.â It is meant to help reconcile grievous misunderstandings that exist between different ethnic groups in the country. In a spirit of goodwill, we took a harinama party to an outlying township near Durban where African people live well below the poverty line. We chanted Hare Krsna with them and danced in ecstasy altogether. We distributed healthy, nutritious food offered to Krsna. We gave out Srila Prabhupadaâs books in Zulu. We spoke with the people and embraced them. We saw no differences between us and them, for we are all spirit souls, part of the greater family of God. Our journey into the township was not without risks. We saw one sign that read, âWhites Keep Out.â As a precaution, we were escorted everywhere by a well-armed police force. They were vigilant. But in the end, love reigned supreme and Krsna stole everyoneâs heart. As we rode back home in our vehicles I was thinking, âGood Lord, I could do this every day of my life!â
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