Shanta Bhaktivedanta
Aniruddha Dasa: Once we were riding on the freeway in Los Angeles when we saw a sign that said 'Santa Cruz such-and-such number of miles ahead.' Prabhupada said, "What is this Santa Cruz?" I told him that in Spanish it's a name for Lord Jesus that literally means 'Saint of the Cross.' He said, "Ah, yes, in India also there is a place called 'Santa Cruz' that was founded by some missionaries. Santa' comes from the word 'shanta,' which means saintly.' You can call me Shanta Bhaktivedanta." His words seem simple, but it's ecstatic to realize how Prabhupada implanted knowledge in us and cultivated the devotional love that we gradually felt for him and which completely changed our lives. We're so grateful.
Reference: Memories Anecdotes of a Modern Day Saint - Volume 3 by Siddhanta Dasa
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