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.
I approached a man travelling along with his family and
offered a copy of Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
“We are not sure if we are having this book… Might be
yes…” he said uncertainly.
“And might be no too :)” I replied with a gentle
smile.
The husband turned to his wife. “Do you know if we are
having it?”
The wife thought for a second. “I haven’t seen it; we
are not having it, I think…”
“So please have this Bhagavad Gita and try to read it
together,” I encouraged.
“But… time issue…” came the familiar reply.
“Time is already there,” I said softly. “And
after all, the time we are given in this rare human form of life is primarily
meant for knowing the supreme truth and then developing pure
love—Prema-Bhakti—for Him.”
At that moment his wife spoke up with quiet determination:
“Please give us… We all will try to read it.”
The husband nodded in agreement. “Thank you for giving
Bhagavad Gita to us.”
As I handed over the book, gratitude and hope filled the
air. A small family had just opened the door to something eternal.
I am thankful to them who will now be making the best use of
their precious human life!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada, whose Bhagavad Gita, As It
Is, continues to enter homes and hearts.
This encounter is a gentle reminder for every household: We
often say “might be” about having the Gita at home, or “time
issue” when life feels full. Yet Lord Krishna gives us every moment we
need—especially in this rare human birth—to turn towards Him. When even one
family member says “please give us… we all will try,” the whole
home begins to glow with possibility.
To every couple, every parent, every family reading this:
Your home can become a temple of bhakti. Start small—maybe one verse at
breakfast, a picture explained to the children, or a quiet reading together in
the evening. Those few minutes become the most valuable investment of your
time.
Have you ever invited your family to read spiritual books
together? What was the first step that made it happen? Share your experience
below—your story might inspire another family to say “yes” just like
this one did.