Idol worshippers - Meeting at the Airport.

Taken from a bhagavat saptah of H.H Radha Govind Maharaj at potomac.
HH Radha Govinda Maharaj meets an Airport official at Kuwait airport .
H.H Radha Govind Maharaj mentions this incident on his flight from
kenya to India his flight had a transit via kuwait. due to some delay
he had to wait for 4-5 hrs at Kuwait.While chanting Hare Krishna in
the airport lounge, 1 airport official watching the indian swami
became intrigued and called him over to speak.
At first Maharaj was feeling somewhat reluctant to go as he was in a
country which may not appreciate his path.Gathering  courage with
faith in his Lord, Maharaj went to meet the man.
The official quickly opened the discussion with his introduction and
then asked Maharaj if he was a Hindu swami.Getting his answer yes, He
asked " i heard hindus worship stone as God" Maharaj immediately
answered him in a way that he may understand "Oh, No , we don't
worship stone as God but we worship God in stone"
This answer surprised the gentleman and intrigued him. Now he wanted
to know how? Maharaj then said "Actually as per your scriptures, Allah
has a bluish face, he is playing flute and that he has many followers
devotees staying with him."
Is it ? - asked the official...
Maharaj contd " Ofcourse not all have seen him, only those who are
pure have seen him. So now if you love someone , many times people to
remember the beloved and to cherish their memories , they make a
beautiful painting or sculptor of the person. Similarly , in our
tradition those who have seen god have beautifully painted them and
carved his form for them to remember him and also help see those who
have never seen them"
"Oh thats unique" replied the kuwaiti man. Wanting to ask more , know
more - the man was ready with his queries. Just then some alarm rang
announcing time for Namaz prayers.
Politely excusing himself, the man there and then opened up his mat
put it on ground and began offering prayers. He was not alone,
literally the whole airport joined him .
Mean while Maharaj contd chanting the holy names on japa beads in his
style. Minutes later, the man was done with his prayers and so he
joined back. This time Maharaj opened the discussion with the question
.... " Are you sure that your prayers are being heard by Allah"...
YES came the stern and serious reply.
Maharaj, "So you mean your prayers,Allah can hear !"
Man quite annoyed remarked, " Just like you can hear me, Allah can
hear all of us"
Maharaj, " That means Allah has ears to hear. Since i hear thru ears
as per your logic"
( Maharaj mentions to the bhagavat saptah audience that at this time i
didnt inform him that god need not have ears to hear......he can also
hear from legs, mouth "angani yasya sakalendriya...". He was not ready
for this advanced version
Maharaj contd " If he can hear you, can he also speak to you"
yes came the reply.
Maharaj "Then can he not see you when you are in trouble".
Sure came the reply.
Maharaj," It means Allah has ears, eyes, mouth- implies Allah has a form"
The gentleman couldnt believe how simple it could be...
Just then Maharaj heard the announcement for boarding of his flight to India.
Confirming from him the time, Maharaj asked for his leave....
Impressed by the swami, the officer asked " you do not have a watch !".
 "No" said maharaj... The officer immediately went to a shop, bought
one nice watch for maharaj and gave him as a gift saying " You may
require to check timings for your prayers".
The officer was happy to meet Maharaj and they both parted.


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