On Thursday October 8th 2015, Mr. Satish Agnihotri, the Chairman and Managing Director of the Indian Railway Service of Engineers (IRSE), along with his associates, including the Chief General Manager, Mr. H.S. Yadav met with Ghanashyam prabhu during their visit to ISKCON Mayapur.
They arrived Wednesday evening to Bengal on official business and made a special trip to visit the holy dhama. Being accommodated in our conch building VIP suite for the night, they attended mangala-arati Friday morning. Following the arati, Ghanashyam prabhu arranged to take them on a tour of the TOVP construction sites, therein.
The railway executives then took the opportunity to explore the general Mayapur campus a bit in the fresh morning air. Afterward, they were treated to breakfast in the VIP lounge and spent the remainder of their visit discussing our Krishna conscious philosophy with Madhava Gauranga prabhu,Ghanashyam prabhu, Gopijana Ballabha prabhu and others in the adjacent VIP office.
Ghanashyam prabhu requested Mr. Agnihotri about extending the railway from Amghata to Mahesh Ganj, or if required across Jalangi to Mayapur. The managing director replied that he was prepared to fully support this project and from his position as chairman, would release all necessary funds. Then, underscoring this enthusiastic response, Mr. Yadav, the IRSE General Manager, added that they are prepared to extend the railway directly into Mayapur, itself.
The Indian Railway has both national and regional divisions. So, Mr. Agnihotri explained that he will advise the General Manager of Eastern Railway, Mr. R.K. Gupta to execute this project and also visit Mayapur personally and observe everything for him self. With that recommendation, Ghanashyam prabhu will then formally invite Mr. Gupta to ISKCON Mayapur and arrange for his reception.
After the discussion, Mr. Agnihotri was offered a Bhagavad-gita, a framed photograph of Sri Sri Radha-Madhava’s darsana and a box of Maha prasadam for his family. Before returning to official duties, they signed our guest book with contact information and enthusiastic comments, and captured a photo to commemorate the day. Thank you very much.
Your servant,
Jagannath Das
VIP cultavation team member
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