People in Hamilton getting the books
I've been in Hamilton for the second time, as our Mantra Lounge here is flourishing. The atmosphere is vastly different to that of Auckland: less rushed, a thinner populace, but intriguing individuals nonetheless. I met on two occasions, two individuals attending rehab and recovering from addictions. One from alcohol, the other from synthetic marijuana. Both related how their search for spiritual matters had been kindled after...
Four big sales!
We went to the house of Shamshad, a Muslim from Bihar, who shared how he loves Sanskrit. He studies Sanskrit. He was also talking about how the source, the Absolute Truth, is one despite there being different religions. He was happy to receive Srimad Bhagavatam, and we felt fortunate to meet someone who is genuine and sincerely appreciates our scriptures. Next, we met a pious family from Varanasi. They were entering their house after...
A family get-away: book distribution
It’s well past Christmas and any annual breaks, and it’s just few weeks until Easter, so there’s not much get away from work-life and little time for any spiritual retreats. So, we thought, as a family, there has to be some place we can go and boost our spiritual path. We picked “Ingelburn Alive.” It’s a popular festival in south Sydney. We set up our stall, and the new banner we came up with attracted some...
What an arrangement!
While distributing books in Wellington, New Zealand, during the run-up to Gaura Purnima, I met a middle-aged lady from Finland. For many years she lived in north Finland, which she described as being remote and mountainous. Somehow or other, she felt inspired to journey to the Himalayas and learn about yoga. Amazingly, while participating in a Himalayan yoga retreat, her teacher recommended that she read Bhagavad-gita and also that...
The price is one’s intense desire
While distributing books in Santa Cruz, I was showing books to a Spanish lady and her small son. Presenting the Gita, I said that this book teaches you how to love God. She just took a small book and left a donation. After a few minutes, her son came back and asked, “Please give me the book which teaches how to love God.” It was inspiring and touching to see his sincerity and eagerness. He was very grateful and happy. Somehow I...
More good news about Chaitanya Charitamrita sets from ISKCON Silicon Valley
Tuba, from Turkey, was very favorable. Devotees presented her a Gita, which she accepted with an open heart. Then Kameshwari Dasi decided to present a Chaitanya Charitamrita set. Tuba hesitated, but owing to her piety and the devotees’ strong desire, Mahaprabhu showed His mercy to her, and she happily accepted the Chaitanya Charitamrita set. It’s really amazing that people from various cultures, religions and countries...
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