A hatha yogi that understands the goal : Bhakti
We saw a yogi-type looking girl walking past our book table, so I called out, “Have you tried any yoga and meditation?” She was super favorable and said, “Yes, I’m doing a yoga teacher-training course right now, and as part of my course I’m reading the Bhagavad-gita right now.” Many times, people say that they are reading or own a Gita, but it is translated by some mayavadi, so I didn’t take her seriously. I asked, pointing to Prabhupada’s translation, “Do you have this edition?” To my surprise she...
read moreA deep satisfaction in the heart
I met a hard-working, noble man. I told him that I am a monk and live in a monastery and that I am traveling and studying Vedic wisdom. And he said he likes to read such books. Also, his son is interested in Vedic knowledge and meditation, but somehow the young man ended up in prison. And his friend is also in jail in appalling conditions because of a court decision. He took the Krishna book with joy, especially when I explained that it is due to the law of karma that someone may be in a difficult situation because of the strong desire to...
read moreBuying books earns grade points for Panama students
While distributing books at a university in Panama I went to a classroom to present our books. The professor liked what I had to present and asked me to speak to the students. We also chanted the Hare Krsna mantra. She liked what I said, along with the chanting. I mentioned to her that I have books that we distribute for donations and if the students want they can take the books. She liked everything so much that she told the students, “If you buy one book I’ll add .05 points to your final exam score, if you buy two books...
read moreThe Supersoul inspires the right kind of sacrifice
At De Anza College, a student who showed interest in a book gave me various reasons for being unable to give a donation. When I agreed to give her the book free, she took a few steps away, but then she turned back and said, “I lied to you, although I have money. I was not feeling good about not giving a donation for a spiritual book.” She pulled out her card and told me to swipe a certain amount for the donation. Another time, one student showed interest in having a book, but said that she couldn’t make a donation and gave various...
read moreAdam finds his way
I met Adam, a young Maori man, at a small supermarket in Hamilton, New Zealand, as he got out of his van on the way to a pest control job. He immediately showed interest in the books. He told me that when he was young, instead of reading the normal Marvel style comics he would read comics from India. He mentioned Hanuman and recognized Ramacandra’s name. After Adam gave a donation and took a Science of Self Realisation, he related to me that the night before he was lying in bed, wondering what spiritual path is for him, since he has...
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