By Rasika Sindhu Dasa
Reaching the venue I was myself very pessimist to what I was told for that area of the country is known for its tensions and occasional law and order issues with the lawbreakers. Few officers here and there roaming around, a quick zap to my mobile and it was still early. While slowly the hall began to fill up HH Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami also came accompanied by HG Ganga Prasad Prabhu the Nigerian Temple President. Today was not a casual program but was a unique one. Light Kirtan was goin on while HG Balabradra Prabhu, our organizer was fine tuning everything before the official launch. Gathered were around 100 police officers from the Mauritius Police Force, especially those from the Metropolitan Squad and Line Barracks. HH Bhakti Dhira Damodara Swami was invited to give a talk on Social Degradation during the Spiritual Week Campaign organized by the Police force.
After the Address of Mr Madhoo, Assistant Commissioner of Police, He welcomed Maharaj with a Garland and Maharaj gifted him a Bhagvat Gita as it is. Maharaj spoke very concisely but very boldly to touch the heart and inspire many, so much so that, after the lecture many officers came to take a copy of the Bhagvat Gita As it is from Maharaj. Devotees had prepared a sumptuous feast, thus while we were starting to organize the serving points officers volunteered to serve Prasadam to all the guests and devotees present. From plate distribution to juice point, they did everything and we were all asked to just enjoy the feast!!!
Dasanudas,
Rasika Sindhu Dasa
Mauritius
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