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Bhakta Burfi and the Lion
By Gaurangi dasi
(kwa-Zulu -Natal, South Africa)

Bhakta Burfi was very enthusiastic to distribute Prabhupada's books in deepest darkest Africa. While out on Sankirtana, he crossed paths with a full-grown lion. Backing away from the man-eating beast, he began to pray in earnest to Lord Nrisimhadeva. "Dearest Lord, king of all lions, you know the nature of this beast, please make him a devotee."

Unfortunately, the prayer was to no avail. The lion moved closer, licking its lips hungrily. Again he prayed, even more desperately, "Please Lord, You know the nature of this lion. I beg you, make him a devotee!" But the lion continued to stalk him, salivating at the mouth. Finally he cried out in terror, "Oh Lord Nrsimha, You are omnipotent, and You know the nature of this creature, please, please, make him a devotee." Then just when he thought that all was lost, the hungry lion stopped in his tracks, lay down peacefully and said: "Maha-prasadam Govinda..."

© CHAKRA 20-September-2000

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