LAC Hospital Patients Receive Prabhupada’s Mercy
by Mahat-tattva Dasa
By Krishna's mercy, we have been very successful in continuing to place Srila Prabhupada's books in the hospitals of the Los Angeles area. The last hospital that Sastra Dana has placed books in was the LAC-USC General Hospital.
We called this hospital and offered a donation of books on yoga, philosophy and ancient Eastern culture (this is how we present our books to hospitals). The hospital representative expressed her eagerness to accept our donation. She was even happier to hear that we wanted to donate many Spanish books as the majority of their patients are Spanish-speaking.
We asked what they would do with the books we would donate. First, we were told that the hospital has several buildings (the main building has 18 floors) and the books would be placed in all the buildings, and placed next to the patients beds. They added that some books would be placed on the tables in the waiting rooms and others would be gifted to patients. Upon hearing this, our hearts became excited with ecstatic emotions, but externally we remained calm.
Then, we asked how many books they could accommodate in their large facility. The answer was, "As many as you can donate."
We decided to donate 1,000 books; half in English, and half in Spanish. On that very same day, we nearly emptied out our temples' book storage room by taking out 1,000 books and delivering them to the hospital.
Upon arriving at the hospital. we were greeted with the greatest of hospitality. The books were handed over to the hospital's staff that are in charge of book donations. They took our contact address, phone number and email address. The staff said they would like to have us donate books on a regular basis. At this time we were thinking, "Krishna is this possible? It must be Your arrangement. We must have entered into the pastimes of the most merciful, Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, who desires to bring the light of spiritual knowledge to one and all." Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu ki! Jay!
This situation is similar to most other hospitals we have contacted so far, and they have all taken books. The hospitals have uniform, if not identical, arrangements for book donations. There are many more hospitals we still need to contact, therefore please keep your donations coming. These hospital patients, as well as Sastra Dana, depend upon your mercy.
Thank you. Hare Krishna!
