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[Devotees commenting on world's incidents] When an incident happens in the world like Chandrayana III, we have seen some appreciation from devotees. Some of the devotees go back to SP quote and without seeing time, place and circumstances start saying that it is not correct and why some person has done like this. What is your take on this?

Category: Preaching | Speaker: Satya Gaura Chandra Dasa | Date: 2025-12-12 | Time Stamp: 48:35 | Shloka: SB 3.21.48
Answer
One is the truth itself. As individual devotees, we must always understand the truth through Srimad Bhagavatam and Bhagavad Gita. That foundation should never be compromised.

But when presenting the truth to others, we have to build a bridge, not create distance.

Take something like Chandrayaan-3—it is a very exciting and emotional achievement for the country and the world. Instead of dismissing it or discouraging people, we can connect with their enthusiasm. For example, we can say: “If one day humans are able to live on the moon, then we would also like to have a Hare Krishna temple there—maybe even request land from the government and establish the first temple on the moon.” People will appreciate that vision, they will feel encouraged, and many may even become inspired to support such an idea.

In this way, you are not rejecting their interest—you are connecting it to Krishna consciousness.

This is very important: always build bridges, never disappoint or discourage unnecessarily. The truth you know, and you remain fixed in it, but how you present it should be thoughtful, encouraging, and relatable so that people can gradually come closer.