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Intrusion

Hari Sauri Dasa: Our hosts are cooking for us, but Harikesa still prepares Srila Prabhupada's meals. In this way Prabhupada can maintain his regular diet suited to his own taste and delicate digestion. He likes to eat alone and rarely allows anyone to remain with him while he honors his prasadam, as I found out this afternoon. 
 
Prabhupada sat down after taking his bath, and I brought in his plate. He began to eat, so I sat obediently in front, eager to serve. I thought myself very privileged to share the intimacy of Srila Prabhupada taking his lunch. Prabhupada, however, looked up from his plate and raised his eyebrows, questioning why I was there. He clearly felt the intrusion. And, slightly embarrassed, I left. I could understand he likes us to do things with reason and purpose and not simply hang around.


Reference: Transcendental Diary Volume 1 by Hari Sauri Dasa