Ghana Report
From Kavicandra Swami
Posted Dec. 2, 2004

In Ghana there were many significant events. For now here is a short report on our visit to the town of Sunyani.

We somehow were able to meet the paramount chief, or king of the whole area. He was surrounded by all of his ministers, and we went around and shook hands with everyone. The most enthusiastic of all was a young man who was a classmate of Ramesvara Prabhu, a devotee from the area.

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After all the formal greetings that go with their culture, I was asked to speak something. I was praying that I could speak in a way that would please them, as some of the older fellows seemed to be quite doubtful of our value. Anyone, I spoke whatever basic things Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu allowed, and they warmed up.

Then the king spoke. He immediately said how happy he was to see the devotees out preaching and that we should be meeting people more and explaining our philosophy. He advised us to seek young people, as they are more willing to listen.

He stressed that in Ghana the people respect all religions, and he compared us to the Christians when they first came to Ghana. In the beginning no one knew them and the older people were quite suspicious. But gradually they grew to prominence. He said that if we get out and meet people that we, who are now very small, will become big like the Christians.

Before we left, there was another round of handshaking, and that time everyone was smiling. We had a nice picture session, and I am sending a photo. There is a great field here, and we invite anyone to come for a visit. The avocados, mangos, pineapples, coconuts, and papayas are super excellent. Now, for most nationalities, no visa is required.

Krsne matir astu.

Your servant,
Kavicandra Swami

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