April 30, 1973 : Los Angeles
Srutakirti: Often, after leaving the garden, Srila Prabhupada went to his room and listened to the recording of that morning's Srimad-Bhagavatam class. Sometimes he had me pick star jasmine flowers which grew on the bushes just outside his garden. The flower's scent was especially fragrant at night. This evening while smelling a sprig of blossoms, he said, "Ah, this is Krishna!"
I often brought jasmine to his bedroom in the evening. He occasionally smelled them during his massage. He then kept them on his pillow (close to his nose) all night. The following morning, I would find the flowers gently laying on the pillow exactly where they had been the night before. The flowers were as fresh and fragrant as ever, looking as if they had just been picked. His Divine Grace always showed us how Krishna is in every part of this material creation.
These are the moments I remember so dearly. The simple, amazing ways you revealed Krishna consciousness to us. I witnessed it every day. One can read so many books but still be unable to taste the sweetness of how you exhibited your love for Krishna.
I often brought jasmine to his bedroom in the evening. He occasionally smelled them during his massage. He then kept them on his pillow (close to his nose) all night. The following morning, I would find the flowers gently laying on the pillow exactly where they had been the night before. The flowers were as fresh and fragrant as ever, looking as if they had just been picked. His Divine Grace always showed us how Krishna is in every part of this material creation.
These are the moments I remember so dearly. The simple, amazing ways you revealed Krishna consciousness to us. I witnessed it every day. One can read so many books but still be unable to taste the sweetness of how you exhibited your love for Krishna.
Reference: What is the Difficulty? - Srutakirti Dasa
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