Kusa dasi: There was talk of the Kumbha Mela, and Srila Prabhupada said it was the most auspicious Kumbha Mela in 144 years and all the rishis and sages and sadhus would come from all over to attend this particular Kumbha Mela.
So it became real imperative that we all figure out how to get there. But there were no trains, planes, and no way to get in, no way. Everything had been booked for months in advance. So Abhirama knew the manager of the entire train station in Bombay, his name was Mr. Gupta. So he came in and he saw Srila Prabhupada and he put on two extra cars for the devotees, one second-class car and one first-class car, and so the devotees were able to go in. As we were on our way, we were in the coupi right next to Srila Prabhupada and Ramesvara Maharaj and we were trying so hard to hear. You could hear their voices but not what they were saying, but it was so comforting to know Srila Prabhupada was right there.
Reference: Following Srila Prabhupada-A Chronological Series by Kusa Dasi
