Just how dirty is this material world? I was thinking that while doing my walk for today. I usually observe people, places, and things a lot of the time while I am out. Canada is almost like the United States to me with technology and stores, etc.
But as I was walking I was thinking of how clean Krishna's temple is compared to the material world outside Krishna's door. When one is self-realized one can see just how dirty this world is. I'm not fully self-realized yet. Far from it, but I still get realizations once in awhile.
Today, I saw muddy sidewalks, smoke coming out of trucks, buses, and cars that pollute the air, people smoking out on the street, people on cell phones, some dressed up fancy as if they are rich, advertisements for sense gratification, and people eating in karmi restaurants. But once you step inside Krishna's temple you don't see any of those things from the outside world. Once you step into Krishna's temple, it's spotless not one spec of dirt anywhere and I'm not talking about seeing dirt physically but spiritually. Krishna's temple is completely pure compared to the material world outside those sacred doors. Because outside the world is completely contaminated with sinful activities. I was so glad when I reached the temple doors and felt purified again after being out in that diry material world. Im very happy that Krishna has been so merciful to allow me to spend time in His clean and pure temple. I'm learning the best I can to be just as clean although it can be a challenge at times. But I do feel a lot cleaner since being in a temple. Krishna's temple here in Toronto has turned into a safe haven for me. I feel very protected here under my spiritual master's guidance and Krishna's protection. Being under Krishna's roof makes one feel almost safe from Maya's strong wrath outside the temple where she can grab everyone into her midst. I try to force Maya's illusion away from me as I am walking around town and do my best to think of Krishna and my spiritual master's teachings.
