Books for Amma’s followers and Muslims
Just a few days ago, while distributing books in shops, Acarya Prabhu came to a hall where Amritamayi Amma's followers had gathered for a program given by her representative. There was a big picture of Amma. Acarya decided to show a Srimad Bhagavatam set to Amma's representative, and surprisingly she was interested in the books and asked others present how many funds they had. When informed that they had enough funds, she...
Book Distribution can be an adventure
Distributing at the Santa Monica Promenade in Los Angeles, I approached a man, showed him Prabhupada's books, and explained a little. While I was presenting the books his wife showed up. She asked him, "What are you doing?" in a heavy way. "I'm looking at the books this man is showing me." I was thinking, "I'll be real surprised if this man walks away with a book. Again, it's up to you...
Jesus donates!
I approached a man who stopped and seemed was interested, but as I was talking to him I noticed a large cross necklace around his neck. I thought: "Krsna, this is in Your hands, I'll try my best to get this person to take a book, but ultimately it's up to You." I told him about the book and then asked for a donation. He reached into his pocket pulled out a twenty-dollar bill and said, "This is from Jesus...
Bird watcher starts to find the “two birds within the heart”
It was another classic windy and cold day on Willis Street in Wellington. Not one book had gone out in two and a half hours. Seeking relief from the cold, I crossed the road to a small patch of sun, where I immediately spotted Jennifer coming out of the health food shop. As I waved her down, I saw the invisible wall go up between us. Noting her purchase from the health store and trying to think quick before I lost her in the stream of...
The Best verse & some lines for evoking the right consciousness
While distributing at the Hollywood farmers' market I approached a man who, after seeing my books, said, "No, it's not my thing." Then he went on his way. Fifteen minutes later he came by again with his wife. I asked her, "Is that your husband?" "Yes it is." I said, "He's got good energy." Then, smiling, I said to him, "I knew you'd come back, it's your fate to have one...
James mother invest in his good fortune
Hare Krsna, Recently, in Wellington, during our community sankirtan day a discussion started about people meeting devotees again and again. After hearing and discussing this others, I was more aware of people taking books after various encounters. Here is just one of many examples. I was in Marewa, a very small shopping street in Napier (a small city on the North Island). I began talking with a Maori lady, who told me her son James...
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