MAINLY IN TAMPA

Friday, January 9th, 2026

Tampa/Fort Charlotte

Larry Taylor Park in Fort Charlotte was a decent green space with winding trails. The creek running through appears to be the home of wood storks, while the trees existing along it get some massages by plenty of squirrels. Signs warn walkers about alligators, and especially not to feed them — in one location we are told to be cautious about swarms of bees.

At the entrance, two members of Jehovah’s Witnesses sat chatting with their literature to the side. One woman, a pedestrian with her dog and a smile, remarked, “Well then you are sober. The prayer beads, the whole works.” She was referring to me. My companion, Subha Vilas Govinda, had regular clothes like all the other park browsers, casual and comfortable (since we’re on the topic, few people dress smart or even formal, these days).

After a modest but health-driven breakfast prepared by Manjulali, all three of us headed for Tampa to the home of Venkat and Nurani. Subha had asked if I could do sloka with the kids. The story of demon Aghasura was selected for me. Okay, here we go. 

“Once the Lord desired to go early in the morning with all His   blank   .”

The kids loved it, and participated like anything. This was followed by a podcast. Throughout the day here and there, guests attending sent in their questions which I would answer. So just before departing from a lively program, we answered the questions that were fairly common such as, “How did you come to Krishna Consciousness?” and “How did my name Bhaktimarga come about?”

I am grateful to represent Prabhupada at these evening functions. What a good time we have!

MAY THE SOURCE BE WITH YOU

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