The Qualities

Krsna is a name for God. It is a Sanskrit word that means "the all-attractive one." In other words, God is the one who has created all the qualities that we think of as being attractive. He has all these qualities unlimitedly, so He is the all-attractive one.

Q. What are you doing in Trinidad?

A. I am here with my Godbrother-we call each other Godbrothers and Godsisters-to spread the teachings and to set up a centre like those we have all over the world.

At present we are staying in Cunupia, but we have been moving from village to village. We have been in San Fernando, Marabella, Princes Town and St. James. Now we are about to come to Port of Spain.

I have been here for two months, but the society's work was started sixteen months ago by my Godbrother Vaikunthanatha dasa and his wife, who are now in India.

Different organizations are sponsoring us in Trinidad. Many Hindus take an interest in our teachings because we study from the same scriptures. But we are not Hindus.

Q. Why aren't you Hindus?

A. Because the teachings of Lord Krsna are not limited to one group of people. To be a devotee of the Lord is to be in the service of God, in loving relationship with Him.