Swamishri was flying by Delta Airlines to Atlanta. As the plane levelled off, Pragnesh of London approached Swamishri who was sitting alone. Several teenagers from London were touring the U.S. with Swamishri. Pragnesh debated whether to sit next to Swami or not. Thinking it would be out of decorum he hesitated. Swamishri glanced up and at once fathomed Pragnesh's confusion. He invited, "Come sit, don't worry." Pragnesh sat down, at a loss for words. Swamishri himself began the conversation, "No matter how hungry you are, never eat outside food." No further words followed. Spoken softly and lovingly, Swamishri's one sentence stunned Pragnesh. The previous night the teenagers had returned late to their motel. Very hungry, they had eaten french fries from the cafeteria. No one else knew of their little party. Pragnesh at once conferred with his friends on the flight. Dismay gave way to relief that Swamishri knew, and then to joy as they realized his spiritial vision. They took a vow for life never to again transgress Swamishri's wish of devotees not eating prepared foods from public areas.
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