Los Angeles SD Newsletter VOL.3, ISSUE 25
GEORGE HARRISON
CHANT AND BE HAPPY
By Sara Bock
The world is regretting the loss of a super talented musician and powerful personality, George Harrison. To devotees, Harrison was more than just a musician. He was very dear to Srila Prabhupada. Harrison helped Lord Caitanya’s mission of spreading the maha mantra with his hit song, “My Sweet Lord.” He also donated many material assets to ISKCON. Devotees, while also regretting the loss of a great soul, are turning this loss into something positive—an opportunity to spread Krishna Consciousness. On Friday, Novemeber 30th, one day after Harrison left his body, devotees spent all day, in shifts, at the memorial service site on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The goal was to distribute as many Chant and Be Happy books as possible, free of charge, to the Harrison fans. Chant and Be Happy explains the potency of the maha mantra and includes interviews with both Harrison and his associate John Lennon. My distribution shift got off to a great start. Five minutes after I arrived, the song, “My Sweet Lord” blared out from across the street. Any fears I had of approaching people immediately left my mind, and by Krishna’s mercy, people were eager and grateful to receive the books. Devotees at other shifts reported similar positive experiences.
That same evening, about ten devotees went to the memorial site for harinam. We chanted the maha mantra for almost two hours, and distributed more books. The transcendental sound vibration brought some light to the somber event. Some fans chanted and danced with us, and most took books. Throughout the whole day books were distributed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Overall, the day was a great opportunity to serve Srila Prabhupada and Sri Krishna by spreading their glories, and also to honor their devotee, George Harrison.
