Steady through All Varieties of Circumstances

Traveling and preaching Krishna consciousness all over the world exposes us to some many varieties of circumstances. Sometimes we have nice living facilities, and sometimes they are not so nice. Sometimes it is easy to write "Thought for the Day". Sometimes it is a real challenge to finish it in time for the daily deadline. Sometimes we are healthy. Sometimes we are sick. And there so many other varieties as well. Therefore we simply have to accept whatever comes our way as the mercy of Krishna and do the best we can to serve Him in all circumstances. The only constant factor we have is His service. Everything else is subject to so many changing circumstances. This means that we must remain always tolerant and steady in our devotional service no matter circumstances we may find ourselves in.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

Answers According to the Vedic Version:

Question: About Exhausting the Petroleum Supply

I am a little worried about petroleum. The remaining available storage can only be used for 30 years or so. Humans will quickly run out of petroleum. Then everything will be gone: autos, planes, trucks, factories, etc. But you travel to preach by plane and ships. The printing of Krishna consciousness books entails enough electricity supply, and electricity is mainly produced from burning of petroleum. Even if we can produce electricity from air and water, the wire still needs rubber to cover. Rubber is made from petroleum.

This is my worry. If all people surrender to Lord Krishna, will He give us intelligence to invent some alternative technology using subtle material science? Such subtle science is used by people in previous yugas, and it can also bestow humans easy transport, printing, architecture, it is highly advanced without any dependence on petroleum.

Your most humble servant,

Yechen

Answer: Krishna Will Provide Something

We do not have to worry about serving Krishna and spreading His teachings all over the world. Krishna will always give His devotees the facility to do these most important activities.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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