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They are suffering, but the people are coming, enjoying golf. That is

suffering only. From the morning, going here, is it not suffering?

(laughter) But he's thinking, "I am enjoying." This is maya.

 

>>> Ref. VedaBase => Morning Walk At Cheviot Hills Golf Course -- May 15,

1973, Los Angeles

 

Just like these men, the business is they're wasting time by changing,

wasting time at home, come to the golf club. That's all. The business is the

same -- wasting time, either here or there.

 

>>> Ref. VedaBase => Morning Walk -- January 5, 1974, Los Angeles

 

Indian man (1): The whole week they are very, very busy. Now today, Sunday,

at least they think by playing golf, they can relax.

Prabhupada: That is also another business. So this Sunday should have been

utilized for understanding God. But they have no knowledge. Because they are

fools, so again busy in pushing on a ball. That's all.

Harikesa: We should go quickly. They're not going to stop.

Indian man (1): They won't stop.

Pusta Krsna: They've already both hit the ball. Now walk three hundred yards

and hit it again.

Prabhupada: Busy fools, creating foolishness, and this is aristocracy; a

rich man's engagement.

 

 

>>> Ref. VedaBase => Morning Walk -- October 19, 1975, Johannesburg

 

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And now from Chakra.org:

 

 

The 1st annual "Krishna Cup" was won by Bhutatma das of Irvine,

California, on the weekend of Gaura-Purnima in Alachua, Florida.

 

 

The Krishna Cup trophy goes to the devotee with the best score in a

36-hole golf tournament sponsored by Arjuna das, a PGA pro from

Canada. We had a great weekend, beginning with the excellent

devotional celebration of Sri Caitanya's Appearance Day. The devotees

participating in the tournament began with kirtan, Bhagavatam class,

and prasad. A spirited competition lasting two days followed. The

rainy weather cleared just in time for the scheduled event.

 

 

Arjuna das reminded us of Arjuna himself, showing his extremely

accurate professional skills by scoring even par from the black tees

on difficult courses. Arjuna was exempted from winning the

competition, however, in all fairness. Bhutatma Prabhu, a college

professor and excellent athlete coached by Srila Prabhupada himself

in exercise, shot two rounds in the 70s to hold off a late charge by

Guru das of Denver, who turned in a great 78 on the final Sunday.

Nalinikanta das of Alachua took third, followed by Janaka Prabhu from

Denver and Mahavira das from Florida.

 

 

We were happy to host several other devotees, including local GBC man

Sesa Prabhu, who played impressively despite being so absorbed in

devotional services that he had little time to prepare.

 

 

Bhutatma will hold the trophy for a while, but many others, buoyed by

the devotional association and competition, are threatening a

challenge, either in the western swing of the "tour" in LA in late

October, or at Gaura-Purnima next year in Alachua. Devotees of all

skill levels are welcome to stay in touch and to participate. Hare

Krishna!