*Jnana das aka Nemi Maharaj:*  In Africa I had the most interaction with Prabhupada than anywhere else because there weren’t many devotees there at that time. I went on the morning walks with him a couple of times, and after class I would ask a question because I heard that he was happy when we asked intelligent questions. One time I asked about spiritual desires, and he said, “Why are you asking about spiritual desires when your heart is full of material desires?”

Selection from “Memories-Anecdotes of a Modern Day Saint” Volume 5 by Siddhanta das