On August 18, 2015, in a casual corner where three friends
were chatting freely after their duties, a simple interruption changed the
direction of their words—and perhaps their lives. What started as an ordinary
exchange became an invitation to replace ordinary talk with the blissful topics
of Lord Hari.
I approached them gently during their conversation.
“Does anyone of you have Bhagavad Gita?”
“No, tell us. What happened?”
“An attempt for giving Bhagavad Gita. Please accept.”
“But why?”
“For seeing all of you conversating on topics of Lord
Krishna which is blissful. Whatever you are conversating, if that doesn’t
relate to the topics of Lord Krishna, then that conversation is like the voice
of a frog.
Don’t mind but that is stated in Srimad Bhagavatam very clearly. Since you are
now off from your duties, so it’s my humble request to try to conversate on
topics of Lord Hari—and that you all can do by reading this book daily. One may
read and others may listen and then discuss with each other.”
“So you mean to say that what we were discussing is harmful
for us?”
“Yes, if that doesn’t relate to developing love for God and
prospering in bhakti.”
“We can’t believe”
“I am repeating scripture verse only—‘jihvasati daardurikeva
suta’. It is mentioned in Srimad Bhagavatam, Canto 2, Chapter 3, Verse 20. The
verse and its purport explain that if we don’t use our voice to chant the
glories of Lord Krishna, our speech is compared to the croaking of a frog,
which invites the snake of death (Yamaraja/Time) to eat them.”
“Please, it’s my request to start studying.”
A brief silence followed as the three friends looked at each
other. Then, with a collective nod: “…..Let’s go for it. Thanks.”
I am thankful to each one of them for accepting Bhagavad
Gita and opening their conversations to Krishna-katha!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada, whose clear presentation of
scriptures turns even casual warnings into loving invitations to bhakti.
This moment carries one of the most hopeful teachings from
shastra: Our tongue is a powerful instrument. When used for mundane gossip,
complaints, or idle chatter, it invites kaal (time/death) like a frog’s croak
summons a snake. But when directed toward Krishna-katha—reading, chanting, discussing
the glories of the Lord—it becomes the source of immortality and bliss.
The three friends didn’t argue or defend their previous
talk. They simply looked at each other and said, “Let’s go for it.” That
collective decision—to read together, discuss together, grow in bhakti
together—is the perfect response to shastra’s call. One person reading aloud
while others listen, then sharing thoughts—that small daily practice can
transform a group of friends into a sanga of devotees.
To every group of friends, family, or colleagues reading
this: Your conversations matter. Make Lord Krishna the center. Start small—read
a verse together during a break, share a pastime from Srimad Bhagavatam,
discuss a teaching from Srimad Bhagavad Gita. What once invited kaal can now
invite eternal life.
Have you ever turned an ordinary chat among friends into
Krishna-katha? Or felt the difference when a group begins discussing spiritual
topics? Share your experience below—your story may inspire another trio to say
“Let’s go for it” today.
More real-life interruptions and beautiful acceptances
coming soon, all weaving into a book filled with these merciful calls to
redirect our words—and our lives—towards Lord Krishna. Keep speaking of Him—the
snake of time has no power there.