A beautiful day on book distribution
The day began with no electricity and communication in the temple. Not a single toilet worked in the center. Also, it was slippery outside and heavily raining. When I got out on the street, there were Christians who wanted to save the fallen souls, but in spite of this and everything else, people still took books. They are very worried about what further awaits us in this world. One of the first men, as soon as he saw me, was very...
A law student with a japa bag — already close to Krsna
I saw this law student in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with a japa bag around her neck, and I asked her how long she’d been meditating. She responded that it has been a few years, and I then showed her the Gita. When she said she already has two other versions, I aroused her interest in our Gita by showing the pictures and the verse where Krishna says that He is the chanting of the holy names. I put all the books in her hands, asking for...
Book distribution during the war
I continue to distribute books. Even though the military is trying to catch and recruit all young men, Krsna protects me. I walk along the main street, and of course I look around, but I continue to offer books. The people react very well and take books. Krishna protects me from the military. On a recent Saturday, I was at a big market from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and people took 115 books. Then I went and dined at Food for Life and...
An unexpected switch
While I was distributing books at Balboa Park in San Diego, a couple came to my table. I made my presentation, and the girl showed some interest. I asked for a donation. She said, “I don’t have any change.” I responded, “I have change.” Her boyfriend took the book from her to give it back to me and said, “No thanks. Not interested.” I said, “Your girlfriend is interested in some wisdom....
More news about book distribution in Ukraine
I continue to distribute books in Chernivtsi. I meet a lot of refugees who come from varios cities (Kyiv, Kharkov, Mariupol, Chernigov, Nikolaev). They receive Srila Prabhupada’s books, which previously they may have hesitated to buy for various reasons, but which now have relevance for them. I also tell them that the devotees continue to feed refugees prasadam, no matter what, even in hot spots. People are appreciative of the...
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