This year, my plan was to go outside of Vrindavan for book distribution with a team of devotees. I never even thought of doing book distribution in the Holy Dham. But because the traveling bus that we had last year was cancelled, circumstances forced me to remain in the Holy Dham. And for me, it was something new and exciting. Sometimes I would meet other devotees doing the same service having hands full of SrilaPrabhupada’s transcendental books. It was extremely inspiring for me.
Every day thousands of people from all over India come to Vrindavan. Especially over the last few years the number has been increasing very rapidly. I was surprised to see that the people didn’t know much about the extreme sanctity and transcendental value of the place they were in. In this way I had a nice opportunity to speak about Vrindavan. I used to say: “Do you know that you are very fortunate? Do you know why? It is because you are in the spiritual capital of all the three worlds. Everyone who comes to Vrindavan gets special benefit.” Like this I was addressing each family. And after that we had nice discussions about Bhagavad Gita and the philosophy of Krishna consciousness. Sometimes some persons refused to take a book because they considered themselves contaminated. Yes, nowadays, even in India, people are inclined to do many kinds of nonsense such as drinking liquor or going to nightclubs and so on.
I met one young boy who was very intelligent and interested in God but who, at the same time, got addicted to this nonsense lifestyle that modern civilization is promoting at every step. I appealed to him that he had to change his life immediately otherwise he would get in trouble soon. The amazing thing is that with sincerity in his eyes he promised me that he would try to change, and he took one book. It is wonderful to have the realization that by giving SrilaPrabhupada’s book you take part in someone’s life. These books are priceless and unlimitedly valuable. Only those who are sincere and pure in heart can appreciate the immense wealth which lies in these books. Sometimes people say: “I already have Bhagavad Gita.” I respond that this Bhagavad Gita I offer them is special and original. Because it was translated by a pure devotee of the Lord it is special; and it is original because it contains the authentic Sanskrit verses spoken by Krishna Himself. I found that mostly people already knew the personality of Srila Prabhupada although they did not have any of his books. It shows the unlimited glory of Srila Prabhupada! He caused a revolution in the consciousness of people and He continues to do so through His books.
All glories to SrilaPrabhupada!
All glories to all Sankirtana devotees!
Hare Krishna!
Your servant, bhaktin Anya
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