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Inmate Letter Excerpts<\/strong><\/p>\n I was convicted and sentenced to \u2018life plus 60 years in prison! I never stopped chanting the entire time I was there, I was strong in K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a Consciousness up until I heard them say \u2018guilty\u2019 and sentence me, then my entire mind, thoughts, actions \u2018FROZE UP.\u2019 Although I knew that the ENTIRE trial process was UNLAWFUL. I couldn\u2019t chant, eat, or sleep for days. It took some Christian guy to remind me of the story of Job in the Bible to bring me back to reality. I accept K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, but you know, a lot of people see me chanting etc. and assume it\u2019s witchcraft because it\u2019s \u2018DIFFERENT\u2019 from their belief. Recalling the story of Job was all I needed to remind me of KRSNA\u2019s omnipotence. Now I\u2019m sure I will find stories similar to Job in \u2018KRSNA BOOK\u2019 you sent (THANKS) which definitely predate Biblical stories. I have received all the books. I have been so eager to devour the knowledge within them. I have been reading constantly for the past two days. I was so happy to receive them. Thank you so very much. I grew up studying mysticism and esoteric topics. So a couple years ago when I ran across the teachings of K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a I was naturally drawn. I\u2019ve recently finished my full memorization of the Bhagavad-gita in English. I can\u2019t easily pronounce the Sanskrit, though I hope to one day. Dear Devotees, We are in receipt of your blessing and exceedingly humbled by your spirit of generosity. Thank you for exhibiting the mercy of Lord K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a in the contribution of the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta book set; the greatest literary gem of India. This Sri Caitanya-caritamrta set is now the crown jewel addition to our Eastern Religion library. We are aspiring devotees and your gift of the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta with its instructive value will enrich our practice and assist us in our service. You have set the perfect example in following Srila Prabhupada\u2019s foremost decree, \u201cdistribute my books.\u201d By faithfully following Srila Prabhupada\u2019s instructions, you are helping in the spreading of K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a consciousness to those who are the most misfortunate and in great need of this spiritual science. Srila Prabhupada must be very proud of you and more than pleased with your commitment to service. Our sincere appreciation and we thank you for the gift of the Sri Caitanya-caritamrta book set. We offer our prayers for the continued blessings and mercy of Srila Prabhupada and Lord K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a to be upon this ministry and upon every devotee dedicated to the sankirtan mission-JAYA! ********************************* ************************************************************ \n3 Donation Options<\/strong>:<\/p>\n \n1) Send check or postal money order to: \n2) Donate through PayPal at: www.paypal.me\/IPM<\/a><\/p>\n \n3) For automatic, monthly donations, you can do so on our website (with the PayPal button), or through your bank \u201cAutomatic Bill Pay\u201d option, which is free and easy. \nISKCON Prison Ministry
\nI am now back to Devotional Service and done thinking that KRSNA has rejected me as His servant. I met another Bhakta, actually, he is the 1st Bhakta I\u2019ve ever met in person, named \u2018Fernando\u2019. He knows you and told me to tell you we met. He is here with me, but in another dorm. I had the K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a book in my hand and he saw it and came over to me and said \u201cPrabhupada\u2019. I smiled ear to ear, amazed to finally meet someone who not only was familiar, but also a devotee.
\nMario S.
\nPelham, Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDale S.D.
\nOglethorpe, Georgia<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPlease accept our humble obeisances.
\nAll glories to Srila Prabhupada!<\/p>\n
\nIn His service,
\nYour humble servants, the Devotees of the Eastern Religion Service
\nBhakta Daniel,
\nBhakta Charlee,
\nBhakta Brian,
\nBhakta Rolan,
\n\u2014Tennessee Colony, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n
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