Some moments feel like Lord Krishna Himself is orchestrating the scene— especially when a simple “might be” from a family man transforms into a heartfelt “please give us” for their entire family.
This warm, everyday encounter reminds us how quickly hesitation can melt when
the invitation to read the Bhagavad Gita comes with love and sincerity.
I approached a man travelling along with his family and offered a copy of Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
“We are not sure if we are having this book… Might be yes…” he said uncertainly.
“And might be no too :)” I replied with a gentle smile.
The husband turned to his wife. “Do you know if we are having it?”
The wife thought for a second. “I haven’t seen it; we are not having it, I think…”
“So please have this Bhagavad Gita and try to read it together,” I encouraged.
“But… time issue…” came the familiar reply.
“Time is already there,” I said softly. “And after all, the time we are given in this rare human form of life is primarily meant for knowing the supreme truth and then developing pure love—Prema-Bhakti—for Him.”
At that moment his wife spoke up with quiet determination: “Please give us… We all will try to read it.”
The husband nodded in agreement. “Thank you for giving Bhagavad Gita to us.”
As I handed over the book, gratitude and hope filled the air. A small family had just opened the door to something eternal.
I also encouraged him to buy one flute and start playing as and when time permits, since playing flute pleases Lord Krishna and if Lord is pleased, the whole world will be happy and in peace!
I am thankful to them who will now be making the best use of their precious human life!
All glories to Srila Prabhupada, whose Bhagavad Gita, As It Is, continues to enter homes and hearts.
This encounter is a gentle reminder for every household: We often say “might be” about having the Gita at home, or “time issue” when life feels full. Yet Lord Krishna gives us every moment we need—especially in this rare human birth—to turn towards Him. When even one family member says “please give us… we all will try,” the whole home begins to glow with possibility.
To every couple, every parent, every family reading this:
Your home can become a temple of bhakti. Start small—maybe one verse at
breakfast, a picture explained to the children, or a quiet reading together in
the evening. Those few minutes become the most valuable investment of your
time.
Have you ever invited your family to read spiritual books together? What was the first step that made it happen? Share your experience below—your story might inspire another family to say “yes” just like this one did.