-- S rila P rabhupada on M ayapur --
Always pray to His Lotus Feet. Whatever success we have had in preaching Lord Caitanya’s mission all over the world is only due to His mercy.” In the evening the temple püjäré, Jananiväsa, would come to Prabhupäda’s room with a clay pot of red coals and frankincense and fan the frankincense until the room was filled with smoke. This was to drive out insects, but Prabhupäda also considered it purifying.
Prabhupäda felt affection and deep gratitude for those devotees dedi- cating their lives to the Mäyäpur project. One night he called Bhavän- anda to his room and began asking him about the devotees. Suddenly Prabhupäda began crying. “I know it is difficult for all you Western boys and girls,” he said. “You are so dedicated, serving here in my mission. I know you cannot even get prasädam. When I think that you cannot even get milk and that you have given up your opulent life to come here and you do not complain, I am very much indebted to all of you.” Prabhupäda stood on the roof of his Mäyäpur building, looking over to the birthplace of Caitanya Mahäprabhu less than a mile away. “Actu- ally,” he said to Bhavänanda Mahäräja, “their claim to the birthplace of Caitanya Mahäprabhu is not very important. Is Kåñëa famous for hav- ing been born in Mathurä? No. He is famous for His activities. Similarly, Caitanya Mahäprabhu is not famous for having been born in Mäyäpur.
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