Srila Prabhupada friendly talk in new york temple
Balai: After the installation of the first Radha-Krishna deities in America that was held in New York in 1968, Srila Prabhupada sat on his vyasasana with all the devotees sitting in rows in front of him. He was eating a popper and he broke it in half. Then he looked at all the devotees and said, "All glories to the preparer of prasadam. All glories to the provider of prasadam and all glories to the eater of prasadam."
After that installation Srila Prabhupada also married and initiated some devotees. At that time we were supposed to always keep our hair braided but I didn't know that, so I came in with my hair down and instead of chastising me, Srila Prabhupada said, "Oh Balai, you are looking like the Goddess of Fortune." That was really nice.
Also at that installation there were several garlands that were supposed to be for the wedding party but before we could even put them on the people, Srila Prabhupada instructed that they first be placed on the disciplic succession pictures on the altar.
After that installation Srila Prabhupada also married and initiated some devotees. At that time we were supposed to always keep our hair braided but I didn't know that, so I came in with my hair down and instead of chastising me, Srila Prabhupada said, "Oh Balai, you are looking like the Goddess of Fortune." That was really nice.
Also at that installation there were several garlands that were supposed to be for the wedding party but before we could even put them on the people, Srila Prabhupada instructed that they first be placed on the disciplic succession pictures on the altar.
Reference: Memories Anecdotes of a Modern Day Saint - Volume 4 by Siddhanta Dasa
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