Great service opportunity!
Give Krishna to Soldiers
Aristide LaVey is a US Army soldier, a devotee of Sri Krishna. He first found out about the Bhagavad-gita as a child when he received a copy from a sankirtana devotee. Ever since he’s been a regular reader of Srila Prabhupada’s books and a visitor to the Iskcon Los Angeles temple. Recently he was called to active duty service in the Army and is based in Ft Bragg, North Carolina.
Aristide distributes Bhagavad-gitas to Army Chaplains and Chapplain assistants. He gives them a few copies to give to the soldiers who are looking to read the Bhagavad-gita. He also gives them out to anyone who sees him reading his and asks about it. “I try to be a good devotee through my service and example.” says Aristide.
Though the Department of Defense has authorized the recruitment of “Hindu” Chaplains since 1998, they have yet to attract any. It is Aristide’s dream to become the first.
Currently Aristide distributes the soft bound Bhagavad-gitas because that is what he can afford, but the vinyl Bhagavad-gitas would certainly be much better as they are more convientient and can fit in soldiers’ uniform pockets.
Please note that many Christian groups print and distribute to US soldiers vinyl Bibles of the same dimensions like our vinyl Bhagavad-gita. Certainly we can then distribute Bhagavad-gitas.
Aristide getting ready for parachute jumping
A Bhagavad-gita study session conducted at the army base by Aristide
Aristide distributes soft bound Bhagavad-gitas to an US Army Chaplain’s Assistant
Aristide distributes Bhagavad-gita to a soldier
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Srila Prabhupada (SB 4.22.47):
“Knowledge of Krsna is such a great gift that it is impossible to repay the benefactor.”
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To sponsor vinyl Bhagavad-gitas for distribution to soldiers by Aristide go to DONATE page.
Please include a note that your donation is for Aristide. Thank you.
Bhagavad-gita Vinyl = $6.50
If you’re interested to help in any other way with the “Military Ministry” CONTACT US and we’ll put you in touch with Aristide.
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Your Contributions
San Diego Sponsors:
Shyama Vallabha Dasa $300.00
Vraja Vadhu Devi Dasi $154.00
Suresh Dasa $139.64
Randy & Kripa Mayi $108.00
Anavadyangi Devi Dasi $100.00
P.R. & Asha Puthran $51.00
Lori Formicola $30.00
Ravi & Sangeeta Wahi $25.00
Alanath & Sandhya $25.00
Madhusudana & Kancanbala $10.00
Anonymous $6.00
TOTAL: $948.64
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Los Angeles Sponsors:
Shashi Puthran & Monique Amin $501.00
Esekiel Jaggernauth $108.00
Murari Krishna Dasa $51.00
Ram Krishna Dasa $51.00
Anonymous $20.00
Anonymous $20.00
Dayal Chugani $11.00
Rafael A. Palma $10.00
Marianna Polonsky $10.00
TOTAL: $782.00
GRAND TOTAL: $1,730.64
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Distribution to Institutions
1181 books!!! have been placed in the following institutions:
[#] [Donated to] [Address] [City]
5495—Radhika Imports—1147 1/2 Santee St.—Los Angeles
5496—Cottage Art—18619 S. Pioneer Blvd.—Artesia
5497—Shreeji Jewellers—16828 S. Pioneer Blvd.—Artesia
5498—Perla beauty Supply & Hair Salon—680 El. Camino Real Avenue—Tustin
5499—India International Bazaar—717 South Harbor Blvd.—Fullerton
5500—GNC—23347 Golden Springs Drive—Diamond Bar
5501—Jenny Hair Saloon—21010 Golden Springs Drive—Diamond Bar
5502—Pretty Skin Care—21030 Golden Springs Drive—Diamond Bar
5503—Diana Liu Designs—23435 Golden Springs Drive—Diamond Bar
5504—Nail Spa Lane—23419 Golden Springs Drive—Diamond Bar
5505—Secret Garden Florist and Art—21044 Golden Springs Drive—Diamond Bar
5506—Beauty Nails—21046 Golden Springs Drive—Diamond Bar
5507—New India Sweet and Spices—303 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.—Diamond Bar
5508—Fantastic Sams—303 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.—Diamond Bar
5509—Shear Artistry Salon—347 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.—Diamond Bar
5510—Complete Care Pharmacy—351 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.—Diamond Bar
5511—Dimond Crest Cleaners—303 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.—Diamond Bar
5512—Dimond Dental Care—303 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.—Diamond Bar
5513—Diamond Bar Beauty—228 S. Diamond Bar Blvd.—Diamond Bar
5514—Adam’s Hair Art—1111 Brea Canyon Road—Diamond Bar
5515—Sreve Lee Dental Corp—1107 Brea Canyon Road—Diamond Bar
5516—5R Health Fitness—19745 E. Colima Road—Roland Heights
5517—Fantastic Sams—19740 E. Colima Road—Roland Heights
5518—Blockbuster Video—19755 E. Colima Road—Roland Heights
5519—American I-Care Optometry—19768 E. Colima Road
