Feeling like my whole life was successful
Anyhow it was time to say goodbye to Srila Prabhupada because it was time to go to Africa. He was very aware from Brahmananda of my situation, and he was very encouraging of the devotees who went to Africa because it was far away and an austere place. He was exceptionally kind. I went in and paid my obeisances and told him, "I just wanted to say goodbye, Srila Prabhupada. I'm going to Africa and ask for your blessings." He said, "Yes. May Krishna give you all His blessings. You are a very nice devotee. You serve Krishna very nicely." He said, "Here, take my garland," and he gave me his garland and then gave me a glass of orange juice, looked at me and said, "Hare Krishna", and sent me on my way. I went out of there feeling like my whole life was successful. Certainly his benediction is there all the time but when you get that intimate feeling and kindness, it was (chokes up) very overwhelming.
Reference: Memories Anecdotes of a Modern Day Saint - Volume 4 by Siddhanta Dasa
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