In the flow of daily life, sometimes the greatest act of kindness is not in what we keep for ourselves, but in what we mercifully pass on to others. This beautiful encounter reminds us that sharing the Bhagavad Gita is one of the highest expressions of mercy we can show to our loved ones.
“I already have Bhagavad Gita…” he said.
“Superb… All glories to you!” I replied with joy. “So may I please request you to gift this book to your loved ones?”
“I can think of that, but if they will not read it then…?”, he asked.
“Then some other conditioned soul will read.”, I happily responded.
“But Who?”, he again asked.
“Their family members. The visitors in their home. Their servants, if they have any… etc.”, I replied.
“How are you so sure that anybody else can also read?”, he asked out of curiosity.
“That’s the power of this shastra. In whosoever’s home this book goes, it gets opened at least once.”, I confidently replied.
“That’s your assumption, maybe…”, he told.
“If that is so, then you are also assuming that they may not read this scripture. But by giving this book, at least you have executed the most important work in your life. Now it’s Lord Krishna’s arrangement at what time this book will get opened in the home of the one you gift it to. At least try. Feel the joy and bliss of gifting this wisdom-filled book to your loved ones. Don’t worry, be merciful to the living entities by giving them this nectar of instructions — Kāruṇikāḥ sarva-dehinām (Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.21). So to whom are you gifting?”, I responded.
“Mmm… Let me think, I can gift this to my fiancee…”
“Great! Also try to listen to the flute (Bansuri) in your me-time and start learning this melodious instrument, most dear to Lord Krishna.”
“Will try…”
Hari Bol!
All glories to this kind-hearted soul for making his fiancee a fortunate soul — and becoming fortunate himself!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada, who taught us that the highest mercy is to distribute transcendental knowledge.
This conversation carries a very practical message: We often hesitate to gift the Gita thinking, “What if they don’t read it?” But as explained, once the book enters a home, Lord Krishna makes the arrangement for it to be opened — by someone, someday. Our duty is simply to become merciful and give.
Srimad Bhagavatam (3.25.21) is clear — devotees are kāruṇikāḥ (merciful) to all living entities. Gifting the Bhagavad Gita is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to practice this mercy. Whether it is your fiancee, spouse, parents, friends, or even a colleague — you never know whose life Lord Krishna wants to transform through your hands.
To every reader who already has the Gita: Become an instrument of mercy today. Gift a copy to someone you care about. Don’t wait for the “perfect” person or the “perfect” time. Just give with mercy and leave the rest to Lord Krishna. The bliss you will feel in your heart is incomparable.
Have you ever gifted the Bhagavad Gita to someone close to you? How did it feel? Or has someone’s gift of the Gita changed your life? Share your experience in the comments — your story may inspire someone to overcome their hesitation and say, “Hmm… I can gift this to…”
More real-life moments of mercy and transformation coming soon, all weaving into a book filled with these sacred exchanges. Keep being merciful — give the Gita.
Hari Bol!
