On the Road Again

Things are developing so nicely now here in our Austin center that we feel that we should remain here full time to help things move forward even more. But I also have an obligation to nurture and strengthen my disciples all over the world. Hence we will continue with our program of traveling and preaching with the adjustment of spending more time in Austin. Neophyte devotees often go through various kinds of struggle and thus require the guidance of more experienced devotees to help them overcome the hurdles. This is I why I make myself fully available by email for anyone who needs help and encouragement in their spiritual life.

Super Ecstatic Program at ISKCON Austin

Super Ecstatic Program at ISKCON Austin

Answers According to Vedic Wisdom

Question: Best Example of Success?

What is the best example of success when no one believed in it?

Suhaib Bin Younis

Answer: Srila Prabhupada

The best example of success when no one could have believed that it could be possible is the example of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami. He was a 70 year man who had suffered two heart attacks on the boat coming to America from India in 1965. He had only 40 rupees, which was worth only $10 at that time. Who could have thought that this elderly swami could launch a huge spiritual movement, the Hare Krishna movement, with followers and temples all over the world and which is now worth millions of dollars? It is unthinkable and is surely one of God’s miracles.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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