Bhagavad Gita for Hotels and Motels - Shri Akruranatha Dasa Ji, Shri Milan Doshi (s08c-2)
1. Session 8cBhagavad Gita for Hotels and Motels Akrurnath Dasa, Milan Doshi ISKCON Temple, San Jose, California HMEC 2009 Sept 11-13, 2009
2. Overview Panchajanya program places English version of Bhagavad-Gita at various motels in the US Any motel owner interested in allowing us to place the book can avail this facility
3. The Present Situation Prominent Patel Motel owners have whole-heartedly welcomed and supported this program Panchajanya team members deliver the books at their establishments and will follow up at a later date for further restocking
4. Potential Indian Moteliers, especially Patels, own almost 60% of motels in the US AAHOA alone represents over 1.3 million rooms Once around 200,000 copies are placed, franchisors, rather than franchisees, can be approached to directly place books at all their franchisees
5. Testimonials “I got my first Gita at a hotel room and ever since I read the first verse my life has been ever increasingly in Krishna Consciousness. Life is a journey back to Krishna-Peace” Terrence, motel guest, CA “I often see guests coming in for breakfast with Bhagavat Gita in hand and reading it while they are in the lobby or in the reception room. It is satifying to know I have contributed in spreading this knowledge” Nilesh P,Manager, Super 8, Sacramento, CA
6. Challenges Millions of Bibles are placed free of cost. Moteliers have similar expectations for Bhagavad Gita Contacting, marketing, follow-ups, execution etc needs manpower, resources, infrastructure and team. Bhagavad-Gitas taken away by motel guests need to be restocked
7. Kindly Participate You can help by sponsoring books to be delivered to various motels. You can help by getting orders from moteliers who you know. Help by logistic and administrative support like website support, participation in conventions, deliveries etc.
