Distributing Books at the Time of Death
Do You imagine distributing books at the time of death? I did it, maybe not perfectly, but Krishna values our endeavours. I was very young then, and little bit naive, so not much careful about the dangers. I was also on the swing of the ecstasy of spiritual book distribution. I thought by Krishna's mercy everyone is welcoming me and is so hospitable, even dogs. I thought I could make dogs devotees. Maybe, but not in the owner's house. I entered the closed fence to move to the stranger's house. I was doing like this the whole area,...
read moreDiwali Event in Toronto
We did sankirtan at a banquet hall where there was a Diwali Event. We got there at 5:30 and met with resistance by one of the management as soon as we walked in. However, we persevered and were able to get our table and things setup. Everyone was cooperative except for that one fellow we will call "Angry Man," who had many objections: only one table and only in this corner; no pictures of Srila Prabhupada or Sri Sri Radha-Gopinatha; no distributing beyond the table, and so on! Mayur, Vicky, Jessica, Radhapriya and I kept approaching...
read moreBook Devotee Special : Nidra-Devi Dasi in Denver
As many of you know, my service in ISKCON is to travel worldwide to inspire devotees to distribute Prabhupada's books, but quite often when I visit temples, someone inspires me. I recently experienced this in Denver. Nidra Dasi joined in 1976 and has been distributing since that time. She made a vow to distribute books every day. She has the most dedicated devotional schedule that I've ever seen. She starts her day at 2:00 A.M. every morning and chants most of her rounds before waking the Deities and then offering arati. Altogether...
read morePeople are Our Best Friends
Do You imagine a strange person becomes Your best friend at the time You preach to him? It happens, because Krishna smiles in his heart as Paramatma, the Supersoul. Paramatma is the best friend of every living being. When You become Her instrument in preaching Krishna Consciousness the human being becomes the best friend not only with the Supersoul, but with You too, as Her instrument. When you really become humble and devoted you can see a miracle: Paramatma's friendliness with the living being. This relationship is beyond material...
read moreHow to Make Everyone in Beverly Woods Krishna Conscious?
In California, Los Angeles, I was thinking: "How to win Beverly Woods with Krishna?" They are our close neighbours and very artistic. Also very proud, because they have everything. Except Krishna. Most probably they will not let you in. And really most opulent houses of the stars were just closed completely. No signs of life. Ok, I am also an artist, a star, but Krishna's star. I devoted my music to Him. Krishna is more powerful than maya, so I must win. They will like my music and will take Prabhupada. I put on me the most...
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