Jayapataka Swami: I can say that Kṛṣṇa blesses you, if you are facing these difficulties at home and still engaged in devotional service. It is easy if everyone is favorable. Since no one is supporting and that person is doing devotional service, Kṛṣṇa appreciates very much. Kṛṣṇa, He had His friends approach the brāhmaṇas, who were doing sacrifice, saying that Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma are hungry,but they said, “Don’t bother us now we are busy doing yajna.” They went back to Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma and said what to do? Then They said, “Ask their wives.” They went back and asked the wives,they immediately served Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma. Then their husbands realized that although these ladies haven’t gone through all the processes we did, they have natural devotion, more than we do and so devotion is not dependent on support. If you have it, it is nice. But if you do it in spite of no support, then Kṛṣṇa will give you all mercy! Hare Kṛṣṇa! And if she is smart, she may be able to get her in-laws or parents, whoever it is, to also take up to devotional service. Right now, during this pandemic, people are overwhelmed with fear, anxiety,so this is a good chance to have the people chant. Because they rely on the government, the doctors,that is only so much they can do. They said, we will find a vaccine by next year. But there is no guarantee. So, at this time, people are generally more favorable to devotional service. So, this is a good chance to show your strength in devotion to Kṛṣṇa and get others to chant.
26-MAY-2020 SRI MAYAPUR DHAM, INDIA
