Yesterday afternoon, I got a call from a producer at CNN. She asked me to be a guest on a live Holiday Show, hosted by Christian speaker and journalist Roland Martin, on the subject of Christmas and the culture wars. The show is called "What Would Jesus Really Do?" and I will be part of a panel of representatives from other (i.e. - non-Christian) faith traditions.The show is live, and is on tonight (12/21) and possiblly will be replay on Christmas Eve (12/24) at 8pm EST. Not sure about international airing.
I am excited and more than a little nervous. I've done media interviews on TV and radio before. But still, each time is like the first. The butterflies are already holding a Ratha Yatra festival in my stomach. Oh, and let's not forget... CNN is CNN.
I want to speak with integrity, warmth, and honesty. I want to communicate the essence of my faith's spiritual message, and do so in a way that comes from the heart as much as it does from my mouth. I want to be an instrument.Dear reader, I know that I haven't been the best at keeping up my end of this blog relationship. Okay, okay: so I've been downright neglectful. But I hope that you will find it in your heart to tune in and say a prayer for me tonight. Under the glare of the hot lights, with cameras aimed at me, and knowing that millions (?) of people are watching me from the comfort of their living room couches... I will need all the prayers I can get.
More later, if I survive...
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6 comments:
Haribol! Sri Sri Gaura-Nitai will make sure you do a fabulous job tonight! No need for good luck when you have Srila Prabhupada's blessings! Hare Krsna! Jai Radhe!
Your Servant,
Vivek (I recently moved back to the DC Metro area from Silicon Valley)
Haribol VB,
may mother Saraswati personally bless you and reside on your tongue tonight, may Lord Gauranga in your heart and mind.
param vijayate krishna sankirtanam
ys
Lokadhyaksa, vidarbha, nimai
dc
Haribol VBD,
May Lord Narismha Dev be with you during the time of the show and shower his blessings/mercy on you !!! Of course we will also pray !! Remember the LAST SLOKA of the Bhagvat Gita . You will be a winner !!!
Yash Pallavi & Daksh
Dear Vyenkata Bhatta Prabhuji,
All glories to you. No need to worry. You have the blessings of all the acharyas of our Parampara and mercy of Nityananda prabhu.Share the compassion and unparalleled love that Srila Prabhupada and our movement offers.
Your humble servant,
Yugal Kishore Das
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