as if God is unable...

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Hare Krsna.

Pamho. AgtSP.

 

I was listening to my daily Prabhupada lectures, and found this interesting

part. I think it may be of some use to those, who were engaged in debate

about prasadam distribution. Please, do not jump on me, I'm in no way trying

to say, that we shouldn't distribute prasadam or that I have anything

against FFL or anything similar. I just wish to share this quote, because

this is also Prabhupada. I think it is our duty to take "full" Prabhupada,

not just parts, that we like.

If I can understand this quote properly, I'd say that prasadam must be

distributed with utmost care, because our business is how to revive our

original consciousness (probably our own and of those, to whom we distribute

food). If we distribute prasadam just to feed the poor, then we may be doing

what is not expected from us, because God can surely do it better then us.

So, If God isn't doing that, maybe we shouldn't do it either.

 

Only for prasadam, which is not ordinary food, then probably it is ok to

give it to people, no matter if they should actually starve to be cured.

Even better, to give also understanding of prasadam, with chanting and

philosophy...

 

ys Giri-nayaka das BVS

 

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And actually, God is feeding us. You will find in Africa, there are millions

of elephants. Who is giving them food? In your home, within the hole, you

will find millions of ants. Are you giving them food? Who is giving them

food? There are so many birds and beasts. There is no ration, government

ration for them. They are eating. No bird we have seen ever that it has died

out of starvation. We have never experienced. But we are engaged in

philanthropic work, to give food to the poor, as if God is unable to give

food to the poor, because we have taken the position of God. So this is not

our business. God has food for everyone. If one is suffering, that is his

own fault. Just like in the hospital, you'll go. You'll find so many

patients are starving. Does it mean the patients are starving for want of

food? No. He must starve; otherwise he will not be cured. That is destiny,

called.

So these are not our business to see. Our own business is how to revive our

original consciousness. That is our only business. [break] (end)

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