Giriraj: No power can separate Me from Your lotus feet
Yasomatinandana Dasa: After being in India for three or four years, Giriraj was a little sick so he went to Chicago and then to Los Angeles. In Los Angeles, Giriraj's parents came to meet Prabhupada. His father was a very respectable man and he said to Prabhupada, "If there is anything I can do for you I'll be happy to do it. I'll give you a huge donation or whatever, but please let my son come back to his family". Giriraj was their only son. Prabhupada said, "Giriraj, what do you think?" Giriraj said, "No, no, Srila Prabhupada. There is no power in this world that can separate me from your lotus feet."
Prabhupada smiled and told his father, "I am not keeping your son, but he stays because he likes Krishna consciousness. I do not object if he goes to you and continues this activity at home, but I cannot force him to do that. But I can assure you that he will be happy and peaceful here and he will make you a proud father."
Giriraj's father was a jolly man. There were many exchanges and both his mother and his father had a positive impression of Srila Prabhupada, and were happy when they left. Prabhupada knew how to conduct himself, especially with his disciples parents. He sympathized with them.
Reference: Memories Anecdotes of a Modern Day Saint - Volume 3 by Siddhanta Dasa
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