Persuading a person with problems
When I reached the Metro station in Gurugram (Harayana, India), the display board said that the next metro would arrive in six minutes. But when I reached the platform, the metro was already there, and I ended up missing it. So I started approaching people and offering them books, but no one was interested. Then I came across a young lady who patiently listened to my glorification of the books. When I mentioned the law of karma, she...
Buddhists like the books
During my Nepal yatra (19-25 February 2023), I visited the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Lumbini. There are several temples to Buddha there, built by various countries that follow Buddhism: Singapore, France, China, etc. In one temple, I came across a nice family and particularly one nice girl, Sauravi. Sauravi, being young, I knew for sure would know English, unlike the vast majority of Nepalese, who know only Nepali. When I informed...
Praying to become Srila Prabhupada’s instrument on book distribution
Before I go out on book distribution, every time I make sure that I pray to Srila Prabhupada and all the acaryas. Doing so, I feel confident that I can distribute many books, and praying also helps me remain conscious that I am not the doer. One day, it so happened that all my friends went on harinama, and I was alone. To save time, I offered prayers mentally. I didn’t physically go to Srila Prabhupada’s murti and pray....
Encouraged by a recipient of Prabupada’s books
For a whole week I’d experienced a profound sense of detachment while distributing books at the southbound platform within the illustrious Broadway-Lafayette subway station in New York City. My steadiness and purity of mind were unprecedented. I jotted down notes to myself on how one must be kind and smile at everyone, regardless of their response. Be light. That was the key. The next week I attempted to employ the realizations Krsna...
When we distribute books Laxmidevi mystriously becomes the treasurer
While distributing books on the street in Mumbai, I once showed a set of three books to a person. He took the set in his hands, worth Rs. 200, and started walking away, without paying the amount. I started following him, thinking that he will turn back and pay me, but he entered a commercial building and soon disappeared. That’s when I realized he was a thief. I tried to search for him and went to the security guy and informed...
Saved in Ukraine
I’m in the holy dhama of Mayapur. As I got ready to take rest last night, I heard a kirtan not far away. It was my neighbor, Niranjana Swami, and some devotees having a bhajana. Niranjana Maharaja is one of my favorite kirtaniyas, so I went over to hear the nectar of the holy names. After he had chanted a while, he saw me and said that he had a sankirtan story to tell me. In Ukraine, there are devotees cooking for the Food for...
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