Right hand Quote by Mukunda Goswami
““Why have you come all the way to London?” he asked in a booming voice. He spoke with impeccable Oxbridge English. “Why not focus on the Indian people and stay in your own country? You could influence the important politicians there.” “You are a great politician,” Prabhupada instantly answered. “Therefore I have approached you.” The man blinked. “Thank you,” he said quietly and sat down. From her place behind the harmonium, Yamuna let out a loud “Ha-haw!” which echoed through the silent hall. The other devotees giggled at the sound as she covered her mouth with her right hand and looked around embarrassed. Prabhupada indicated she should lead another kirtan, so she began to sing and the rest of us danced in clockwise circles around Prabhupada and the deities as we played our instruments.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life and Teachings of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, 1970
A dialogue highlights cultural expectations and humility in spiritual outreach, showing the tension between local focus and global influence.
In simple terms: Balancing local duty with broader impact.
Key Takeaway
Consider where you can serve best.
Themes
culture
humility
spirituality
communication
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- interfaith dialogue
- community events
- cultural exchange
Key Concepts
globalism
localism
identity
authority
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide between local and global impact?
- What humility looks like in cross‑cultural work?
A Different Perspective
May overlook deeper local needs in favor of broad outreach.
![“Stay on Course Let your eyes look right on [with fixed purpose], and let your gaze be straight before you. Consider well the path of your feet, and let all your ways be established and ordered aright. Turn not aside to the right hand or to the left; remove your foot from evil. PROVERBS 4:25- 27…” quote by Joyce Meyer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/163/joyce-meyer-123_light-of-the-world_stay-on-course-let-your-eyes-look-right_67761.jpg)
