Guest guest Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 >From Hari Sauri Prabhu's "A Transcendental Diary" (vol 5 pg. 222) After Prabhupada rose from his post-breakfast rest, Jagadisa and Bhagatji came to discus further ideas they have for the gurukula. At one point they mentioned a plan for having the boys go out and preach. Prabhupada became most upset and angrily stopped them. "How these young boys will preach? This is all nonsense! Who is the rascal who has sugested this? They are simply meant for studying English and Sanskrit and becoming very expert in our books. They should not go out before the age of sixteen. They should not do anything else, simply remain in Vrndavana." I have never seen him angry with Bhagatji before. He always deals with him in a friendly, encouraging and gentle way. He is the only local man to come forward and give practical daily help, and it was he who donated the land upon which the gurukula is being built. But Prabhupada exploded with indignation when Bhagataji suggested further that the boys could be sent to do programs in the homes of Life Members in Delhi to raise funds for the gurukula. "I can give any amount of funds," he shouted, his face flushed and top lip quivering. "They shall not be used for this purpose, collecting money. This very wrong!" He was most perturbed with these ideas, and as they talked for the best part of half an our, he referred to these points repeatedly to make sure they understood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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