Discussing Plans to Return to India

Prabhupada had told Joseph Foerster, the Scindia ticket agent, that he would be returning to India in a couple of months.  That was seven months ago.  Now for the first time since his arrival, Prabhupada had returned to the Scindia office in Brooklyn.  He talked about the theft to Mr. Foerster who responded with, “Welcome to the club,” and told Prabhupada about the recent theft of his own automobile.  Such things, he explained, were not unusual for New York City.  He told Prabhupada of the dangers of the City and how to avoid thefts and muggings.  Prabhupada listened, shaking his head.  He told Mr. Foerster that American young people were misguided and confused.  He discussed his plans for returning to India and showed Mr. Foerster one of his Bhagavatams.