The Mercy of Lord Nityananda
A couple of weeks ago I was in the LA airport distributing books and I was having a very difficult time. I also had severe lower back pain that was keeping me up at night. The books were just not going out and the pain in my back was keeping me distracted from my duty. I begged to Krishna that, “I do not mind if my back hurts, but if you like you could ease the pain a little so I can concentrate a little better on...
Nectar for the Nation
On Harinama I approached an African guy with a book in Zulu entitled Ngale Kwethuna Nogkuphila, Beyond birth and death. I explained it's contents, hoping he would take the book. Eventually he said that he had no money but would like the book and held on to it with his dear life. "What about a little donation" I said. He replied, "Ow mama, no money " and would not let go of the book as I tried to, in a nice way,...
Final Call for Boarding – My Recent Sankirtan Experience
I had to travel to Coimbatore India from Secunderabad to meet my parents over the weekend. I had to travel by plane due to last minute decision, but still I packed a hand baggage with my cloths and another carry-on with books. After finishing the formalities at the airport counter, I was left with about 40 minutes for Hari Nama Sankirtan. I approached a lady explained Bagavad Gita but she was not interested. I moved away looking for...
Marathon Message by H. H. Bhakti Vikasa Swami
With the marathon soon to begin, several devotees have written to me requesting blessings to distribute Srila Prabhupada’s books. With whatever potency Srila Prabhupada has invested in me, I bless you all to profusely distribute Srila Prabhupada’s transcendental books for the transcendental pleasure of His Divine Grace. Srila Prabhupada ki jaya! Srila Prabhupada’s books ki jaya! hari-guru-vaisnava dasa,...
Just How Important is Book Distribution
I shall never forget the ecstasy when we received the first shipment of Bhagavad-gitas. They were delivered right to the door of the storefront one evening at six o’clock, just before the evening kirtana. Afterwards, I stood up to give the customary concluding announcements. But this time, I held in my hands this beautiful purple-colored book and practically cried as I announced that finally your labor of love was published and...




