The venue for this month was Gardens by the Bay.
Gardens by the
Bay are an integral part of a strategy by the Singapore government to transform
Singapore from a "Garden City" to a "City in a Garden". The
stated aim is to raise the quality of life by enhancing greenery and flora in
the city.
The amazing
creative structures like Supertrees Grove, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest
reminded me of the painting done by the earliest man in Pachmarhi caves, the Buddhist
architectural forms - Stupas, the Chaityas in Sanchi and the huge and awesome
Shiva temple in Bhojpur and Taj-ul-Masjid in Bhopal, which we visited in the
earlier part of this month. My wonder knew no bounds when I saw in these
monuments and architectural splendour the manifestation of the creative urge of
the Divine in man.
There were 15 to
20 members of our Sri Aurobindo Centre who joined us for the walk through the
Garden. The fresh air and the unending variety of vegetation and the enchanting
colorful flowers and their communion with our souls go beyond words to express!
Mother, in her life time gave “names” and “significances” to 898 flowers. Many
of those flowers were to be found in the Garden, such as the hibiscus, which
was in ravishing abundance.
The smooth flow
of harmony in Nature was experienced in the beautiful abode of our dear
Kashyapji and Urmilji too! Everything from beautiful paintings to the
collective musical offering given by Kashyapji’s family members elevated our
mind and spirit. Meditation, reading of Prayers and wishing all our members
born in October were followed by a gorgeous treat to our taste buds!
Everything from
starters to main lunch to desserts also had the harmony in bringing culturally different
scintillating dishes, starting an early Deepavali celebration!
Our sincere
gratitude to dear Kashyapji and family for the awesome October experience!
-
Jayalakshmi
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