Easy, if we remember Lord Caitanya
Recently, I read an article on book distribution and came across an amazing verse. It mentions how even difficult things become easy if we remember Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. I was deeply touched by the verse (Cc. Adi 14.1). So on the following Sunday I went out for book distribution to the homes of Baroda (Gujarat, India).
For one and a half hours there was no positive response, and I was losing enthusiasm. Then, just a few minutes before going back, in one home I saw a mataji sitting outside curiously looking at my dhoti and kurta. I was not intending to approach her, but with books in my hand, I started speaking with her.
She was interested! And one after another she took books from my hands.
Then she said, "I will have to consult my husband," and she went inside.
I was waiting, then I suddenly remembered that verse and started praying to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, and she came out and donated for three books.
Just next door there was a boy of ten standing outside. I asked him whether he likes music. He nodded, and I gave him a kirtan CD. He went inside and called his mother and father, and again I was praying to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu. Initially they thought I had come to collect funds, but I clarified the matter and showed them books. Even they were pretty impressed and took three books.
They work on a pollution control board, so I told them that I work for a “HEART-POLLUTION” control board, and we had a good laugh.
It was a very important day in my life. I saw practically how Prabhupada's books and teachings are applicable in real situations and are not just imaginary speculations.
param vijayate sri krishna sankirtanam!
Your servant,
Upendra
