With my flight all booked I enjoyed my
last few days in Little India.
I checked out the shops for any
essentials I would need on the island.
I attended the Saturday program and for
the first time was actually able to offer service!!
Every weekend devotees would take turns
to help out in the kitchen, preparing a meal that will be served to
everyone and anyone walking through the doors of the temple.
Vegetables needed to be peeled and
chopped.
Puris needed to mixed and rolled.
I joined the group downstairs as they
happily worked together to create the preparations for the feast.
In the kitchen Mataji directed people
to different work stations,
allocating tasks to those who asked.
Rice was spooned into huge thermal vats
where they would remain hot for hours.
(note the bare feet, I love Indian
kitchens!!)
The puris were fried while sauces and
curries were stirred.
Everyone worked together, everyone
wanted to help. It didn't matter how large or small your contribution
could be, every little piece of help, from sweeping to chopping,
stirring to serving, was gratefully appreciated.
Once the meal was complete we joined
the assembling crowd upstairs to enjoy the evening program and of
course eat our well prepared meal!
There is a wonderful feeling I get when
I know I have helped to create something that can be enjoyed by
others.
Whether it is a piece of art or a poem or even a few chopped
vegetables that were cooked into a meal, every little thing we do
without expecting reward, is rewarded ten time over!
That evening at the hostel I relaxed in
the cool of the dorm.
My bag was packed, I had said goodbye
to Lisa and Steve and tomorrow I was to begin another adventure!
Good one! X
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