Guest guest Posted September 2, 1999 Report Share Posted September 2, 1999 > Total hearsya on my part, but I heard that the original devotee to go to > China, had messed something up and in a fit of humility said to Srila > Prabhupada that he should just be sent to China. Meaning at that time, > the most outrageous place that no person would go to. Much to his > surprise, Srila Prabhupada said okay. When he protested it was just > meant as an example or a joke or whatever, Srila prabhupada insisted. > > Moral: > > Be careful what you say. Interesting story, reminds me on the one I read recently on the jokes conference: > DON'T ASK GOD TO PROVE HIMSELF, HE JUST MIGHT. > A lawyer and two buddies were fishing on Caddo Lake in Texas when a > lightning storm hit the lake. Most of the other boats immediately headed > for the shore, but not our friend the lawyer. > Alone on the rear of his aluminum bass boat with his buddies, this > individual stood up, spread his arms wide (crucifixion style) and > shouted: "HERE I AM LORD, LET ME HAVE IT!" Needless to say, God delivered. > The other two passengers on the boat survived the lightning strike with > minor burns. Happy Janmasthami, dear Prabhus and a blessed and blissfull Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja Day. He lives forever by his divine instructions. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Your humble servant Harsi das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 1999 Report Share Posted September 2, 1999 > Total hearsya on my part, but I heard that the original devotee to go to > China, had messed something up and in a fit of humility said to Srila > Prabhupada that he should just be sent to China. Meaning at that time, > the most outrageous place that no person would go to. Much to his > surprise, Srila Prabhupada said okay. When he protested it was just > meant as an example or a joke or whatever, Srila prabhupada insisted. > > Moral: > > Be careful what you say. Interesting story, reminds me on the one I read recently on the jokes conference: > DON'T ASK GOD TO PROVE HIMSELF, HE JUST MIGHT. > A lawyer and two buddies were fishing on Caddo Lake in Texas when a > lightning storm hit the lake. Most of the other boats immediately headed > for the shore, but not our friend the lawyer. > Alone on the rear of his aluminum bass boat with his buddies, this > individual stood up, spread his arms wide (crucifixion style) and > shouted: "HERE I AM LORD, LET ME HAVE IT!" Needless to say, God delivered. > The other two passengers on the boat survived the lightning strike with > minor burns. Happy Janmasthami, dear Prabhus and a blessed and blissfull Srila Prabhupada Vyasa Puja Day. He lives forever by his divine instructions. All glories to Srila Prabhupada! Your humble servant Harsi das Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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