Los Angeles SD Newsletter VOL. 3, ISSUE 23
I think that it's wonderful how Mahat tattva Prabhu is able to give so many books to visiting students and to different shop keepers and other people in the city without pushing them for a donation. Not to say that asking for money for the books is bad, but Prabhupada did allow books to be given out for free. If financially we can do it, why not?? His Holiness Bhakti Charu Swami often says that money is a very very sensitive issue with people. Indeed, money CAN be the cause of many people feeling pressured and upset with us. Giving out sponsored books to guests is, I think, really wonderful and a great step forward in preaching. And we see the result on the photographs attached: the teacher and the students look so happy and blissful. No pressure. They walk away with a wonderful impression of the devotees and with Srila Prabhupada's books in their hands. Sastra Dan ki jay!
Your insignificant Servant,
Candrasekhar Acarya Dasa
