Notes from the Guru

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Always Have a Reason to Serve Lord Hari: When a T-Shirt Slogan Met Its Eternal Upgrade

On June 6, 2015, amid the everyday hum of life, a young man wearing a playful T-shirt slogan became the center of a light-hearted yet deeply meaningful exchange. What started as a casual refusal turned into a joyful moment of reflection—and a subtle shift from “wine” to serving Hari. I offered him a copy of […]

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The Gita in Your Hand: A Railway Platform Reminder of Lord Krishna’s Compassion

On June 6, 2015, while the platform buzzed with the familiar chaos of trains arriving and departing, one traveller’s polite hesitation turned into a moment of pure, joyful realization. In the midst of waiting for his train, he received not just a book, but a gentle, loving nudge from Lord Krishna—placed right into the palm

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Who Is Serious About Studying the Bhagavad Gita These Days? A Gentle Mirror Moment

On June 6, 2015, a simple, introspective question sparked one of those quiet but powerful conversations that remind us how easily we point outward while the real answer waits within. This exchange with a thoughtful soul became a loving mirror—reflecting back the truth that spiritual seriousness often begins with just one person: ourselves. I offered

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The Ever-New Scripture: When a Little Girl Named Navya Reached Out for the Bhagavad Gita

Some moments are so pure they feel like Lord Krishna is smiling through the eyes of a child. I offered the book to a father. “No… We are not having Bhagavad Gita… We will buy it later ourselves. Thanks for asking,” he said courteously. Before he could finish, Navya—his little angel—suddenly lifted her hands high,

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Mathurawasi Family Accepting the Gita for Distribution: A New Day, A New Gift of Grace

On June 6, 2015, in a moment that felt straight out of Braj’s divine atmosphere, a family from Mathura—the sacred land of Sri Krishna’s childhood pastimes—reminded us that even those already blessed with the Bhagavad Gita can keep the mercy flowing by sharing it again and again. I offered them a copy of the Srimad

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Books Are the Basis: An Uncle’s Loving Step Towards the Highest Welfare

In the gentle rhythm of street conversations, sometimes an elder’s wisdom meets a younger devotee’s earnestness, and magic unfolds. This heartfelt exchange with a kind “Uncle Ji” reminds us why distributing the Bhagavad Gita isn’t just an act of sharing—it’s the highest form of service to humanity. I offered him a copy of the Srimad

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Looking Through the Eyes of Shastras: From Personal Experience to Divine Vision

On May 26, 2015, a casual street conversation turned into a gentle yet profound philosophical exchange—one that reminded us how easily we trust our own limited experiences while overlooking the boundless wisdom waiting in the scriptures. This encounter with a thoughtful soul beautifully illustrates why the Bhagavad Gita is sometimes also called as “Shastra Chakshur”—the

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Remembering Lord Krishna Through the Bhagavad Gita: A Moment of Divine Recall

On May 21, 2015, amid the usual flow of city life, a simple book distribution moment turned into a beautiful reminder of how Lord Krishna’s words can instantly awaken long-forgotten spiritual longings. Sometimes, the soul recognizes its home even before the mind fully catches up. I offered him a copy of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita.

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From Soft Copy to Hard Copy: From Individual Study to Household Treasure

Some spiritual journeys begin on screens, but the real magic often happens when wisdom steps off the digital page and into the tangible world—right onto a family bookshelf where it can quietly invite everyone in. This delightful encounter from May 8, 2015, captures that beautiful transition with warmth and wisdom. I offered him a physical

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The Family That Said “Yes”: Turning “Might Be” into a Lifetime of Devotion

Some moments feel like Lord Krishna Himself is orchestrating the scene—especially when a simple “might be” from a family man transforms into a heartfelt “please give us” for their entire family. This warm, everyday encounter reminds us how quickly hesitation can melt when the invitation to read the Bhagavad Gita comes with love and sincerity.

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