Haribol prabhus,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. Here is a little sankirtan story...

It was the very end of our day. One guy walked up to me to see what I had in my hands.

ÒYou guys are KrishnaÕs, right?Ó He had met devotees in Toronto, but he didnÕt seem very interested. He started asking if IÕd read this book or that book and seemed to be saying I should read more of other things so that I could be educated about them. He didnÕt seem to be doing anything except just killing time. Although a bit overbearing, he was quite likeable and friendly. However, it was cold and I didnÕt think he was interested in getting a book. We were just on our way home.

ÒSo, how did you guys become Hare Krishna,Ó he suddenly inquired.

ÒFrom chanting Hare Krishna,Ó I replied. It was a friendly, humorous exchange, but I was hoping it would end soon so I could go home.

ÒI chanted Hare Krishna before,Ó he said.

ÒThat means youÕre going to become a Hare Krishna,Ó I answered, before I realized what I was saying. I donÕt usually say things like that.

He went on, ÒYeah, I went to the Krishna temple in Toronto one time and I chanted it once so they would give me some food.Ó

ÒThat means youÕre going to become a Hare KrishnaÓ, I repeated. By this time the mood had changed and we were all smiling and laughing. He didnÕt really know what to say about becoming a Hare Krishna. Then, to our astonishment, he asked,

ÒWhat kind of books do you have there? I like to understand things.Ó

I couldnÕt believe it. After giving a donation, he walked away with the Nectar of Instruction. I couldnÕt help but feel used by Lord Caitanya, and it felt good.

Your servant,

Nitai Rama dasa (Text PAMHO:16775327) --------------------------------------

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