Yes. That is life. One who is enthusiastic to preach, he is living. Others are dead.
Pushta Krishna Swami, who was officially appointed Prabhupada's permanent secretary at the GBC meeting, was also made the new GBC for South Africa. He arranged a special darshana with Prabhupada for Jagat Guru Swami and several other men who are about to leave for Africa. Two are from South Africa, and the others are Canadian, British, and American. Srila Prabhupada told them about the enthusiastic reception he had received in South Africa last year. He particularly recalled that the whites eagerly purchased his books, despite the fact that Indians are not well liked there.
Jagat Guru Maharaja told him they intend to travel on a bus and go to other countries as well, like Rhodesia, Malawi, and Mozambique. As they talked, Prabhupada began to consider going to Australia via Africa because the trip to Australia is very long. He thought that a direct flight from South Africa to Australia might be quicker than going straight from India. But after Pushta Krishna said going via South Africa would be just as long, he dropped the idea. He also encouraged the men to preach in Mauritius and to hold Ratha-yatra in Durban, where there are many Indians. As they left, Pushta Krishna noted how enthusiastic they all were to preach. Prabhupada smiled. "Yes. That is life. One who is enthusiastic to preach, he is living. Others are dead."
Reference: Transcendental Diary Volume 1 by Hari Sauri Dasa
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