Mahotsaha prabhu recalls:
Nice young lady from South London named Nadel. She got a copy of a small book called “Elevation to Krishna consciousness” from some devotees in London some time ago and always remembers the picture on the cover of Krishna showing the entire universe from inside his mouth to Mother Yashoda! She thought that was so cool and she also liked reading the book. She asked me if we have any books on Shiva and I told her we have books on Shiva’s master Krishna! I showed her our set and told her that this human form of life is very rare so she should take the opportunity and perfect her life by reading these books and applying the knowledge in her life. I also mentioned that we’re fortunate to take birth during the sankirtan movement of Lord Chaitanya and we can show our gratitude by reading the books and raising our consciousness to the eternal spiritual reality.

It’s Nadel from South London!
Mahotsaha prabhu distributes a “Saptarishi” set! {7 Maha & big books in one shot} plus “Origins” magazine! Jay Srila Prabhupada!

Gopal Champu prabhu recalls:
Owen met the Harinam devotees a couple of years ago in Union square park and started attending the Wednesday night programs at 26 second avenue that we were doing at the time. When we stopped doing the NYC Harinam Wednesday night programs due to lack of man power we told him that he should go to the weekly Saturday night Bhagavad Gita programs and he’s been attending those programs regularly since then. When I first met him I distributed a copy of the Srimad Bhagavatam (1st canto) to him and he read it all in one day. He’s a college student who’s really into philosophy and told me he’s very interested in getting a Srimad Bhagavatam set once he gets enough money put aside for it. When I went to the 26 second avenue program last night I spoke to him and told him that I have a Lilamrita set on me and he would appreciate reading it. I told him it’s Srila Prabhupada’s biography and he would like it because he can learn more about Srila Prabhupada’s amazing life especially since he’s been coming to 26 second avenue every week for the past two years.

Owen gets Srila Prabhupada’s mercy at the weekly Saturday 26 second avenue “Bhagavad Gita” program! Gopal Champu prabhu distributes a “Prabhupada Lilamrita” set! {7 Maha big books in one shot} Jay Srila Prabhupada! 

 

Mahotsaha prabhu recalls:
Roberto was walking by eating a granola bar and I said: “bro I love your hairstyle it’s just like mine. We must be friends from a past life!” He started laughing and I told him: “man I want you to read these books.” He asked me why? So I paraphrased this nice verse from the Srimad bhagavatam “After many, many births and deaths one achieves the rare human form of life, which, although temporary, affords one the opportunity to attain the highest perfection. Thus a sober human being should quickly endeavor for the ultimate perfection of life as long as his body, which is always subject to death, has not fallen down and died. After all, sense gratification is available even in the most abominable species of life, whereas Kṛṣṇa consciousness is possible only for a human being.”
He was impressed and told me that he understands where I was coming from but he can’t take the books right now so I humbly replied: “you’ve been saying no to Krishna since time immemorial but don’t make Him wait anymore.” Then he said: “man you’re know you’re right!” and bought the books!

It’s Roberto from New Jersey!
Mahotsaha prabhu distributes a “Saptarishi” set! {7 Maha & big books in one shot} Jay Srila Prabhupada!

Gopal Champu prabhu recalls:
When I met this nice Guyanese gentleman the first thing he mentioned is that he’s been really suffering lately in his life and he doesn’t know what’s going on. He’s working really hard for long hours and for many years but he feels overwhelmed trying to keep up with all his finances. I told him that Krishna is in his heart and He’s waiting for him to turn his face back towards him and I quoted the verse “Kṛṣṇa-bahirmukha hañā bhoga vāñchā kare..” I also told him that money won’t make him happy, that real happiness comes when we turn our consciousness and attention to Krishna and not towards money and material success because those things are temporary. He was very humble and was agreeing with me. I continued telling him that the best thing for him to do is to come to the temple, associate with the devotees, take some prasadam, listen to kirtan and read these books then he won’t feel so frustrated with his life anymore. He told me that he hasn’t been to temple in a long time and was appreciating what I was saying and said ok he will start doing that soon. I gave him our ashram card so he can come for our Sunday feast program.

It’s Andrew from Guyana!
Gopal Champu prabhu distributes a “Saptarishi” set! {7 Maha & big books in one shot} plus “Origins” magazine! Jay Srila Prabhupada!

Mahotsaha prabhu recalls: Very spiritual young lady named Annabel originally from Puerto Rico now living in New York. She works at City tech in Brooklyn (NYC College of technology). She’s really into practicing yoga daily and recently started getting into meditation and wants to learn more about it. She was kind hearted and friendly so I showed her our set and told her that these books are the original authorized ancient yoga scriptures from India and they will help her in her yoga practice. I explained how the books are full of wonderful descriptions of Krishna, how He’s the most attractive Supreme transcendental Personality. I continued telling her that this spiritual knowledge will give her full realization of Krishna if she sincerely applies the knowledge in her life. She was very interested and gave a nice donation.

It’s Annabel from Puerto Rico!
Mahotsaha prabhu distributes a “Saptarishi” set! {7 Maha & big books in one shot} Jay Srila Prabhupada!

Mahotsaha prabhu recalls:
I was praying to Krishna to somehow use me as His instrument and this nice guy Edward from New Jersey just walked up to me! He had bought some books from me a few months ago, a copy of the Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavatam and Science of self realization. He ended up giving the books out as Christmas gifts to a few of his friends who are into meditation. This time I showed him our full “Sapta” set and told him he should take it for himself and he can also share some of the books with more of his friends! I was explaining to him that according to the Bhagavatam this human body, which can award all benefit in life, is a very rare achievement. It can be compared to a perfectly constructed boat having the spiritual master as the captain and the instructions of the Personality of Godhead as the favorable winds. I also mentioned that the human being is the only one who can cross the ocean of material existence with the help of this spiritual knowledge other beings like animals don’t have the same intelligence to do it and he was appreciating that point.

It’s Edward from New Jersey!
Mahotsaha prabhu distributes a “Saptarishi” set! {7 Maha & big books in one shot} plus “Origins” magazine! Jay Srila Prabhupada!

Gopal Champu prabhu recalls:
Ashley and Becky, two friends from the Bronx, were walking by and I noticed one of them had a tattoo on her neck and told her that’s an amazing tattoo and she looks like a such a spiritual person. She told me that she does some meditation so I showed her our set and started explaining a little bit about each book. She particularly liked the “Journey of self discovery” when I told her that it talks about material problems and spiritual solutions and how we can’t solve a problem with the same mind that created it. They were both very interested in the books but they told me they didn’t have any money now in their budget but they wanted my contact info so they can get them another time maybe. So I said sure no problem, gave them my card and left them both with a good impression hoping they will get the set in the future. Low and behold after half an hour they came back and told me that they’ve been discussing it between themselves and felt they should invest in getting the books and pay for them together so it’s easier on their budget. They each gave half of the total donation for the books and told me they will share the books with each other as well.

Ashley and Becky from the Bronx!
Gopal Champu prabhu distributes a “Saptarishi” set! {7 Maha & big books in one shot} Jay Srila Prabhupada!