Chapati Dough to Test Toilet
Srutakirti: New Navadvipa was the site of a very peculiar pastime. When we first arrived, Srila Prabhupada used the bathroom in his quarters but the toilet did not flush. One devotee who had plumbing experience, came and fixed it. He explained to Srila Prabhupada that because the plumbing had not been used for some time, it hadn't flushed properly. "So, now it is working?" Srila Prabhupada asked. 'Oh yes, Prabhupada. It is working well,' the brahmacari said. Srila Prabhupada didn't seem convinced. "So how do you know it is working?" he asked. 'I flushed it, and the water went down," the brahmacari said.
Srila Prabhupada wasn't satisfied. "Go into the kitchen, and get some chapati dough," Srila Prabhupada instructed. "Make some balls and put them in the toilet, and if they go down then we will know for sure that it is working." The young brahmacari complied with Srila Prabhupada's instructions, and we were all very happy to hear that everything worked as it should. Srila Prabhupada, being with you was never boring. You showed me that one should not be taken in by the words of another. You often said, "The proof of the pudding is in the tasting." I pray that some day I may perform some useful service to you.
Reference: Srila Prabhupada Uvacha by Srtuakirti Dasa
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