Question: Please help me solve one of the mysteries that panic me often. I do wish to be in the service of the Supreme Lord. But I am often disturbed by the sufferings like poverty that exists in the world. Should we just leave all this saying that its the result of karma? And how do you preach a person, who is not getting even a meal a day, about Krishna ?
Answer by Romapada Swami: A devotee is compassionate by nature. However equipped with the higher truth, he tries to provide ultimate relief – relief from material existence. If one is disturbed to see people starving, then he should try and feed them Krishna prasada. The food will alleviate their material distress and the fact that it is sanctified food, will also provide them with spiritual relief. Similarly hospitals, orphanage and schools can be operated that take care of the material and spiritual needs.
