Last book distribution i tried a new way of presenting Bhagavad gita to people which i learnt in HG Vaisesika Prs class
I went with devotee kids to see how the kids at ISV are doing book distribution but when we
reached the spot i saw their tremendous enthusiasm & the chaos & noise they created ,their parents were trying hard to control & direct them
I felt it would difficult for me to handle these kids & do book distribution So i went with another devotee
We showed the book packs & asked for donation "Please Give whatever comes to your Heart"
People were giving whatever donations they could in quaters , cents & pennies.
At one door i felt i should try a new way to distribute book.
The door opened & a young lady was standing.
I introduced myself as coming from Local yoga center & bringing books on yoga & meditation to this community.
Then i showed her Bhagavad gita & i said with full enthusiasm
" This is a book where in the Guy who did not like his Job , he was despondent & wanted to give up in life,wanted to go away far away.
Then he read this book
& then got great joy & wanted to do his work,wanted to live life .
He did not change his dress,he didnot change his job
But he got his CHANGE of HEART
So this book shall bring great joy,inspiration,wisdom & hope in your life"
She immediately took the book & gave $20 as donations
I was elated by this
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At the start of Bhagavad gita Arjuna said I am confused i am trembling out of great anxiety & stress my bow is slipping from my hand . O Govinda I shall not fight !!
2.7
karpanya-dosopahata-svabhavah
prcchami tvam dharma-sammudha-cetah
yac chreyah syan niscitam bruhi tan me
sisyas te 'ham sadhi mam tvam prapannam
TRANSLATION
Now I am confused about my duty and have lost all composure because of miserly weakness. In this condition I am asking You to tell me for certain what is best for me. Now I am Your disciple, and a soul surrendered unto You. Please instruct me.
I can find no means to drive away this grief which is drying up my senses. I will not be able to dispel it even if I win a prosperous, unrivaled kingdom on earth with sovereignty like the demigods in heaven.
Having spoken thus, Arjuna, chastiser of enemies, told Krsna, "Govinda, I shall not fight," and fell silent.
Then he heard the immortal words from Lord Sri Krishna & transformation of Heart took place. At the end he said the following to Lord Sri Krishna.
18.73
arjuna uvaca
nasto mohah smrtir labdha
tvat-prasadan mayacyuta
sthito 'smi gata-sandehah
karisye vacanam tava
TRANSLATION
Arjuna said: My dear Krsna, O infallible one, my illusion is now gone. I have regained my memory by Your mercy. I am now firm and free from doubt and am prepared to act according to Your instructions.
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May Bhagavad gita transform my hard heart & i agree to become an instrument of compassion in the hands of my spiritual master,vaishnav acaryas & Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu