Spiritual Life Is Difficult, but Material Life Is Impossible
by Madhumangala Dasa (South Africa) One Sunday in Dar es Salaam, Bhakta Deepak suggested we go visit a friend of his who was a top executive at Pepsi Cola. "Maybe we could interest him in Prabhupada's books," Deepak said. "I preached to him before, but had no luck. Maybe you'll do better." When we arrived the executive invited us into his apartment as Deepak introduced me to him and his wife and daughter....
Giriraja Swami’s advice to us
A few evenings ago, our traveling sankirtan entourage was blessed with the audience of His Holiness Giriraja Swami. This association was just like nectar as our four-week trek came to a close. First of all, I think I made spiritual advancement just by observing him and his movements. He gave us maha-prasad and then imparted transcendental knowledge into our hearts in the form of sankirtan instructions. The points I remembered are as...
A Change of Heart
It was a particularly challenging day for book distribution at North Carolina State University. Very few students seemed to have any care to even begin to consider the books I tried to show them. I prayed to Guru and Krishna for help, knowing that I am most likely at fault for being selfishly disposed. As my resolve weakened, I walked toward a science building where I thought I might take a break to read a little bit. My legs ached...
The Nectar for which We Are Always Anxious
by Madhumangala Dasa (South Africa) This morning I was unable to get transport from the temple to my regular sankirtan spot, so I went to distribute books in an Indian area a couple of blocks from the temple. Lining one side of the road were many shops selling fruit, clothing, and spiritual paraphernalia. I approached an Indian gentleman and introduced myself. At once he asked, "How can I become a devotee of God? What must I...
A Satisfied Student
This letter was sent to Shastra krit das, a book distributor in Los Angeles. Dear Shastra, Thank you so much for your dedication in distributing books to many college campuses! I am not sure if you remember me because you encounter many students when handing out books, but we met at Citrus College and you gave me a copy of the Bhagvad Gita (last October or November, 2011). This book is one of the most precious in...
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