Considering that Merate is a very small town, the turnout 
                        was quite astounding. About eighty people were present, 
                        with the hall almost full. Munindra Mohan Prabhu opened the 
                        night, introducing the guests and giving an overview of 
                        how the evening would proceed. Krishna Kanta Devi Dasi, 
                        who translated the book and grew up in Merate, spoke for 
                        a while, telling her story of how she came in connection 
                        with Srila Gurudev and how it came about that she did 
                        this service. Sripad Goswami Maharaj then went on to provide 
                        some insight as to the contents of the Bhagavad Gita, 
                        and then invited those present to ask any questions, related 
                        to what he had said or otherwise. It was impressive to 
                        note the level of participation by those present, and 
                        the nature of the questions, which were very intelligent 
                        and sincere.