August 18, 2008

Brooms and Other Cleaning Utensils in Srila Prabhupada's Room


In the temple where I am at the moment there is Srila Prabhupada's room. Actually Srila Prabhupada visited twice this temple, and therefore his room is "really" his room. There is also a Deity sitting in the room (in the "holding the translation microphone" mudra), and in front of the deity sit, day and night, brooms and other cleaning utensils.

Question: If Srila Prabhupada were present in a more recognizable fashion (in other words, physically present), would the devotees keep the cleaning utensils in the same room, visible 24 hours by Srila Prabhupada?

Answer: No way!

Therefore it seems:

1. that the perception of Srila Prabhupada's presence is vastly diminished.

2. that the administration of the temple is vastly neglectful of such "details."

3. that a deep rejuvination of conscience is badly needed to avoid such oversights.

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