By Radha Mohan Das
With a desire to increase communication, understanding and
harmony between world faiths, King Charles III of the United
Kingdom arranged for faith leaders to gather with him.
With that important goal in mind, 30 leaders from Muslim,
Sikh, Baha’i, Christian, Hindu and other faiths gathered at
the Lambeth Palace Library in central London, an eight-story
modern building dedicated to divine scriptures.
Visakha Dasi, president of Bhaktivedanta Manor, was one of
the leaders to meet the King. Upon meeting her, he asked,
“Where are you from?” She replied, “Bhaktivedanta Manor.
This year we’re celebrating our fiftieth anniversary. I’ve
just given your Private Secretary a letter inviting you to
please come and visit us.” The King, having listened
respectfully, replied, “Very good.”
Afterwards many of the leaders took a tour of the first
floor of the library, where ancient scriptures were on
display in humidity and temperature controlled cases.
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he new Lambeth Palace Library
“I noted that the Bhagavad-gita was absent from the
displays,” explained Visakha Dasi, “but I hope that
devotees can offer one to the library to help educate the
public on the importance and antiquity of this important
scripture”.