There was a man Tejiyas recommended for hari-nama. But Srila Prabhupada refused to initate him because he did not have his head shaved. Even though it was mentioned he was a businessman living outside the temple, it made no difference to Srila Prabhupada. He said he would initiate him later, when he had shaved.
Despite these minor drawbacks, the ceremony was very joyous. As each man got his new name Lokanatha Maharaja announced it to the crowd -- Abhayasraya dasa; Atma-tattva dasa; Laksmisa dasa -- and his men broke out in loud cheers and clapping. They are certainly an enthusiastic bunch, and Srila Prabhupada is highly pleased with Lokanatha Maharaja's preaching efforts.
On Srila Prabhupada's request Pradyumna prabhu gave a very good lecture on the ten offences to be avoided in chanting. Once or twice during it, Srila Prabhupada injected small points of his own. At its conclusion, Srila Prabhupada returned upstairs, leaving Pradyumna to conduct the fire sacrifice. Afterwards we all enjoyed a feast in honor of Srimati Radharani.
- From "A Transcendental Diary Vol 4" by HG Hari Sauri Prabhu
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