Big Mac & Lord Siva
O demigods, one who has no compassion for humanity in its suffering and does not sacrifice his impermanent body for the higher causes of religious principles or eternal glory is certainly pitied even by the immovable beings. If one is unhappy to see the distress of other living beings and happy to see their happiness, his religious principles are appreciated as imperishable by exalted persons who are considered pious and benevolent....
From Madhumangala – Distributing Srila Prabhupada’s books as it is,
Please accept my most humble obeisances, all glories to our most beloved Srila Prabhupada, all glories to Sri Gutru and Sri Gauranga, all glories to the sankirtan devotees of the Lord! Here is some sankirtan nectar from today, whilst it is still fresh in my fading memory. Today at Simonstown, I approached a couple sitting outside at a table at a coffee shop. The lady and the man were both wearing black biker's leather jackets. The...
Culture Fest
Hare Krishna. Today in Columbus, Ohio, U.S.A there was a culture fest. The lady who organizes it called the temple and asked the devotees to be there. I went down there and there were some booths and some people there so I started distributing books. It went nicely. It was slow but steady and many nice people. I met a man who saw the devotees at woodstock. Then I gave a book to a lady who is from Somalia and she remember the devotees...
From Lilananda Prabhu – New York
This is one of the most ecstatic letters I have ever seen. Srila Prabhupada is very happy to hear this. He also took a long time to actualize his preaching in America. So Krsna has been getting you ready and now you can do something great. Hoping this meets you in the best of health, Your servant, Kavicandra...
Asking for a Donation
Vaisesika Prabhu wrote: "When I ask for a donation for a book, I often say, 'Sir, we won't sell these books because they are too valuable –they are spiritual books — so we just take a donation. Give the most you can.'" In my opinion, this is a wonderful way to ask for a donation. It displays all good qualities of a Vaisnava. expert (i.e. in selling the book and getting the most generous donation...