SP's prophecies come true.

"When I was young he always blessed me and asked me about my subjects in school. I studied at Victoria College in Bengal, and once, when I came home for summer vacation, I told him that I was doing my intermediary assignments. Still today I remember his prophetic words to me exactly. After remaining very silent for a few moments he looked deeply at me and said, "But I think you cannot continue your science studies." I was very shocked to hear this because I was a dedicated science student and I had plans to do an MS in physics, etc. He said, "No, you will not do it." I was astounded. This is not possible, because I had decided definitely to do it. He said, "You will see. I have said it, and you will experience. We will see.'"Oh, I can't tell you what actually happened after that! (laughing) My situation changed so rapidly. It became impossible for me to stay at school in Bengal. My father sent a message by wire and called me back to Vrindavana. I had just passed my examinations, but I had to come back. There was no science college at all in this district. I asked my father whether I should go to Agra or another big city, but he could not cover my expenses, so I considered taking a BA course in Arts and Humanities with Political Science, English, etc. When I next saw Srila Prabhupada I said, "What you have said has come true. How did you know? So tell me, what will come of my life next? This verdict of yours has been proven, so what will be my future?" He told me, "Step by step you will rise very high in your life here in Sri Vrindavana. You will join the BA course and be successful in your profession. You will always be happy, healthy and satisfied in your life." Even today I am always realizing the truth of what he said and his mercy upon me.

"I remember when he came back from America in 1972, he brought some disciples to the Damodara Mandira and gave pravacana. I came along with several of my friends, who were sons of the Goswamis, and we put some questions to him. We asked, "Are brahmanas not the only ones who can do the celebrated rites properly?"He immediately countered that a Krishna-bhakta from any caste who is sincere is better than a brahmana who doesn't fulfill his duties and vows. Then we asked again, "Tell us, the young of a snake will always be a snake, a cow's offspring will be a calf. So we are descendents of Nityananda Prabhu and Advaita Prabhu. We have that spirit in us whether we perform our duties or not." He said "No," to this immediately as well. He said, "We recognize a person only by his deeds, not by his birth. This is the creed of Caitanya Mahaprabhu." His speaking convinced all of us and it made a lasting impression and difference in our understandings.