Navina Nirada Dasa
IN TODAY'S MATERIALISTIC world, to interest people in Krsna consciousness is difficult. Devotees who perform the spiritual service of offering others books about Krsna often meet with rejection and indifference. When a guest once asked Srila Prabhupada how his disciples dealt with such negativity, he replied that they were not fickle; they could persevere because they understood the ultimate value of their work.
Fortunately, devotees often see the results of their work, such as when they receive letters of thanks or meet someone whose life has changed by receiving a book on Krsna consciousness. Here are some examples of grateful recipients of Srila Prabhupada's books.
Solace for Mother
I was distributing books in Portsmouth, England, when a woman came up to me and asked, "Do you remember me? I got a copy of the Bhagavad-gita from you in December."
She told me that two days after she had received the book, a doctor had diagnosed her mother with cancer. Two weeks later her mother died.
The woman told me, "It's amazing that before all that happened I got that book about reincarnation."
She thanked me for making it possible for her to speak to her mother about the soul and reincarnation just before her mother's death. The woman said that now her family is turning to a more spiritual outlook.
I told her that reading Bhagavad-gita purifies the mind.
She replied, "Yes, I can feel that! Reading Bhagavad-gita is like a meditation. After reading I see things more clearly."
After some discussion, we exchanged addresses, because she wants to stay in touch and learn more.
Avadhuta-priya Devi Dasi
England
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