A Sonneteer's Rhythm

  A visit to Iskon Temple, Vrindavan, Madhura.  Everyone will experience a period in their lives when they fall into the valley of darkness, at least once. I suppose that like all of you, I was there. Nowhere could I find tranquility. I had no idea what I wanted or was looking for. Everything ceased to make sense. I decided to go on a trip at this time, and my companion and I chose Vrindavan, Mathura, where we visited the Iskon Temple. And it ended up being one of my best decisions ever. It was really crowded. I recognized myself in each of them. Looking for something. It could be either peace or gladness. I'm not sure. The architecture was stunning. Krishna and Balarama are enshrined at the central altar. The magnificent images of Radha Krishna with the Gopikas Lalitha and Vishaka can be found on the right side altar. Images of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, Nityananda, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and his spiritual Guru Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakura can be found on the left si...

                         Was it the first time we met, no it wasn't. Or when we had our first conversation, maybe not. But I'm sure it was when you held me in my loneliness and your shadows draped over mine even when you were 3000km away from me. I feel like a sunflower who sees only the sun. Where my feet on the ground and my eyes are on you. I hope one day you will come down, even if I have to burn down my whole world. .......