The Mime gets the mercy: from Madhu Mangal das
Nov08

The Mime gets the mercy: from Madhu Mangal das

Dear devotees, Please accept my humble obeisances, all glories to our most beloved Srila Prabhupada, all glories to Sri Guru and Sri Gauranga, all glories to the sankirtan devotees of the Lord! St. Georges Mall is one of the most popular downtown areas in Cape Town. During the day, it is a hive of activity, as thousands of office workers, shoppers, and tourists throng the mall, looking for bargains from the various flea markets,...

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Wicker Park
Nov01

Wicker Park

Dear Prabhus, Please accept my humble obeisances! All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Recently while distributing in the Wicker Park district of Chicago i encountered some very nice interactions. the first encounter exhibited timing. I parked my jeep that had some for sale signs on it and seeing some police officers there i asked them some questions about a city ordinance that forbids sale signs on cars. After discussing with them i...

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Nothing Compares to BD (from Mumbai)
Oct26

Nothing Compares to BD (from Mumbai)

It is 2.00 p.m. in the sweltering heat of Mumbai. On this weekend young men and women are partying, going for movies, watching cricket or simply lazing off in deep slumber. But not our devotees. Young Naveen kumar, a student of Thadomal Sahani Engg college has a smarter idea. He along with Sanjeev Prabhu, who also incidentally has free time now, pack up a huge bag full of Srila Prabhupada's books, and hit the streets of Mumbai....

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Polish tour Brhat mrdanga is heard in Los Angeles
Oct19

Polish tour Brhat mrdanga is heard in Los Angeles

While distributing books at the Los Angeles airport I approached a man who said he was from Poland. When I showed him the Bhagavad Gita he said, "I know that book, when I was in Poland last year at a concert called,"Woodstock" I saw it at the Hare Krsna site. I wanted it because it seemed very interesting, but I didn't have any money. But now I do, so can I give you a donation for it?" I said, "Alright, if...

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Prabhupada’s letter to German discples 5/6/77
Oct17

Prabhupada’s letter to German discples 5/6/77

My dear beloved disciples, Please accept my blessings. I know that over the past years you have suffered so many tribulations to push forward Krsna consciousness in Germany. But this has not stopped you from your determination to serve the cause of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu. A devotee is pleased when there is difficulty, for in these difficulties he is forced to remember Krsna. We cannot expect that the people of Kali-yuga will welcome...

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Bewildered
Oct14

Bewildered

Today, while distributing at the Los Angeles airport, I approached a man and offered him the Bhagavad-gita. He said, "Oh, yes, I'm familiar with the Gita." I asked, "Have you read it? "I've read parts of it." "So why don't you read the whole thing? "It's not where I'm at right now. Maybe you can answer a question for me. What happens to a person who commits suicide?" "He...

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