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==== [[Timeline_of_Srila_Prabhupada's_Life#1955_-_age_59_on_August_12| | ==== [[Timeline_of_Srila_Prabhupada's_Life#1955_-_age_59_on_August_12|1955]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:551225 - Letter to Sirs written from Delhi|Letter to Sirs written from Delhi]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|When I was at Jhansi, I was provided with a big palatial building to live in associated with 40 workers who are being trained up for intinerary preaching work|When I was at Jhansi, I was provided with a big palatial building to live in associated with 40 workers who are being trained up for intinerary preaching work. The expenses were about Rs 1000/- per month. I approached the Govt for help but even after one year no definite decision could be arrived at by the Govt and the matter is still pending. Jhansi was a poor place & I shifted to Delhi.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|What I want to do immediately are as follows: To hold consecutive meetings at different Mohallus & houses of Delhi for impressing the ideas of the mission. To give training to at least 7 to 10 educated young men in the parampara lessons of Bhagavad-gita|What I want to do immediately are as follows:To hold consecutive meetings at different Mohallus & houses of Delhi for impressing the ideas of the mission. To give training to at least 7 to 10 educated young men in the "parampara lessons of Bhagavad-gita" and then to "Brahma Sutra," Bhagavata & Caitanya Caritamrta.}} | |||
==== [[Timeline_of_Srila_Prabhupada's_Life# | ==== [[Timeline_of_Srila_Prabhupada's_Life#1956_-_age_60_on_August_30|1956]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:561225 - Letter to Sri Biswambhar Goswami written from Shanti Kutir, Vrndavana|Letter to Sri Biswambhar Goswami written from Shanti Kutir, Vṛndāvana]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|My earnest desire is to form immediately an association of the Vaisnavas and for this purpose I have got one association registered and in the name and style of - The League of Devotees|My earnest desire is to form immediately an association of the Vaisnavas and for this purpose I have got one association registered and in the name and style of - The League of Devotees.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1966#December 1966|1966]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:661225 - Lecture CC Madhya 20.337-353 - New York|Lecture CC Madhya 20.337-353 - New York]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|This age of Kali, we are condemning so much. But even the demigods, they, I mean to say, highly eulogize this Kali-yuga. Why? Oh, here is a great opportunity. Simply by chanting Hare Krsna, simply by this sankirtana movement, all interest is served|This age of Kali, we are condemning so much. But even the demigods, they, I mean to say, highly eulogize this Kali-yuga. Why? Oh, here is a great opportunity. Simply by chanting Hare Krsna, simply by this sankirtana movement, all interest is served.}} | |||
{{Audiobox_NDrops|Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/661225CC-NEW_YORK_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"In all Vedic literature, the same thing is there. Vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ ([[Vanisource:BG 15.15 (1972)|BG 15.15]]). The last target and the last goal, ultimate goal, is Kṛṣṇa. Therefore in the Bhagavad-gītā it is said, sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja ([[Vanisource:BG 18.66 (1972)|BG 18.66]]). Bhāgavata says, akāmaḥ sarva-kāmo vā ([[Vanisource:SB 2.3.10|SB 2.3.10]]). Even if you are this materially desiring, still, you should go to Kṛṣṇa. And Kṛṣṇa also confirms, bhajate mām ananya bhāk sādhur eva sa mantavyaḥ ([[Vanisource:BG 9.30 (1972)|BG 9.30]]). Api cet su-durācāro. One should not ask God. But still, if one asks, he's accepted, because he has come to the point, Kṛṣṇa. That is his good qualification. He's in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. So all faults there may be, but when one becomes Kṛṣṇa conscious, everything is nice."|Vanisource:661225 - Lecture CC Madhya 20.337-353 - New York|661225 - Lecture CC Madhya 20.337-353 - New York}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1968#December 1968|1968]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:681225 - Lecture Purport to Prayers by King Kulasekhara - Los Angeles|Lecture Purport to Prayers by King Kulasekhara - Los Angeles]]''' | |||
{{Audiobox_NDrops|Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/681225PU-LOS_ANGELES_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"So King Kulaśekhara says that "I cannot wait up to that time when everything will be topsy-turvied. Now my mind is sound. Let me enter immediately in the stem of your lotus feet." That means he's praying, "Let me die in the sound condition of my life, so that I can think of your lotus feet." In other words, he's giving us lessons that if we do not practice to engage our mind on the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa when our mind is sound, how it is possible to think of Him at the time of death? "|Vanisource:681225 - Lecture Purport to Prayers by King Kulasekhara - Los Angeles|Lecture Purport to Prayers by King Kulasekhara - Los Angeles}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|It does not matter whether a man is king, or a poor mendicant. Everyone has the facility to become the greatest devotee of the Lord|It does not matter whether a man is king, or a poor mendicant. Everyone has the facility to become the greatest devotee of the Lord.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:681225 - Lecture Wedding of Syama dasi and Hayagriva - Los Angeles|Lecture Wedding of Syama dasi and Hayagriva - Los Angeles]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Our Krsna consciousness movement is particularly to go back to Godhead, giving up this material world, which is full of miserable life. It is actually full of miseries, but those who are thinking that I am happy, or We are happy, they are under illusion|Our Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is particularly to go back to Godhead, giving up this material world, which is full of miserable life. It is actually full of miseries, but those who are thinking that "I am happy," or "We are happy," they are under illusion, māyā. That is called māyā. Actually, there is no happiness, because the Supreme Personality of Godhead says it is a place of misery.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:681225 - Letter to Jadurani written from Los Angeles|Letter to Jadurani written from Los Angeles]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|I have started this Krsna consciousness movement in this country to make people happy: happy in this life, happy in next life. This is not temporary sense happiness|I am the marriage maker and I am the negotiator also. How? Because I have started this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement in this country to make people happy: happy in this life, happy in next life. This is not temporary sense happiness.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1969#December 1969|1969]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:691225 - Letter to Govardhana written from Boston|Letter to Govardhana written from Boston]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|A devotee should associate with fellow devotees, and in relationship to others the devotee should try to elevate them also onto the spiritual platform. So please follow this principle|A devotee should associate with fellow devotees, and in relationship to others the devotee should try to elevate them also onto the spiritual platform. So please follow this principle and surely you will mark great strides in the matter of your spiritual advancement. The four basic regulative restrictions we observe are 1) no illicit sex connections, 2) no intoxication, 3) no meat-eating, and 4) no gambling. You must try to chant at least 16 rounds on you beads daily, and avoid the ten offenses to chanting which Gaurasundara Prabhu will instruct you about.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:691225 - Letter to Hayagriva written from Boston|Letter to Hayagriva written from Boston]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Regarding the rumor about New Vrindaban closing, do not try to divert your attention to all these rumors. Rumor is rumor. When New Vrindaban by the wish if Krishna is started, let us go on with the business. I can understand why the rumor was broadcast|Regarding the rumor about New Vrindaban closing, do not try to divert your attention to all these rumors. Rumor is rumor. When New Vrindaban by the wish if Krishna is started, let us go on with the business. I can understand why the rumor was broadcast.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:691225 - Letter to Jananivasa written from Boston|Letter to Jananivasa written from Boston]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|I was very happy to learn that you are very serious about writing an essay entitled "Krsna Consciousness is the Absolute Necessity for Mankind in this Age". If you can write this essay successfully, then it will be very great service to our Movement|I was very happy to learn that you are very serious about writing an essay entitled "Krsna Consciousness is the Absolute Necessity for Mankind in this Age". If you can write this essay successfully, then it will be very great service to our Movement.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:691225 - Letter to Jayagovinda written from Boston|Letter to Jayagovinda written from Boston]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|You secure an IBM composer and utilize it fully. Let Mandali Bhadra translate our magazines and books, and in the IBM machine you compose it, ready for being photographed and printed. You send the ready matters to Boston, and they will print the magazine|You secure an IBM composer and utilize it fully. Let Mandali Bhadra translate our magazines and books, and in the IBM machine you compose it, ready for being photographed and printed. You send the ready matters to Boston, and they will print the magazine without any price from you. The cost of the printing will be balanced by keeping some magazines here for sale.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:691225 - Letter to Krishna dasa written from Boston|Letter to Krishna dasa written from Boston]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|I am an old man and I may shift away from the scene at any moment; but I am very much hopeful of my disciples who are so sincerely helping me|I am an old man and I may shift away from the scene at any moment; but I am very much hopeful of my disciples who are so sincerely helping me.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|This movement is greatly needed for the human society, so we are not working like any political party, but we are trying to execute the Will of the Supreme Lord|This movement is greatly needed for the human society, so we are not working like any political party, but we are trying to execute the Will of the Supreme Lord.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Simply propagate this chanting, dancing, feasting and following the regulative principles. These are the four pillars of our success|Simply propagate this chanting, dancing, feasting and following the regulative principles. These are the four pillars of our success.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1970#December 1970|1970]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:701225 - Lecture SB 06.01.44 - Surat|Lecture SB 06.01.44 - Surat]]''' | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1971#December 1971|1971]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:711225 - Letter to Amogha written from Bombay|Letter to Amogha written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|If we simply sell many books, then our all success is guaranteed|If we simply sell many books, then our all success is guaranteed.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|That is the sign of the first-class devotee, that he is always willing to sacrifice everything to please Krishna by preaching His glories, even under all sorts of difficult conditions. I am very encouraged by your attitude of sincere Krishna Consciousness|That is the sign of the first-class devotee, that he is always willing to sacrifice everything to please Krishna by preaching His glories, even under all sorts of difficult conditions. I am very encouraged by your attitude of sincere Krishna Consciousness. In this way you go on perfecting your life more and more, and very soon, I promise you, you will go back to Home, back to Godhead.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:711225 - Letter to Gargamuni written from Bombay|Letter to Gargamuni written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Immediately we require a big house either in Vrindaban, Delhi or Agra for accommodating foreign tourists|Immediately we require a big house either in Vrindaban, Delhi or Agra for accommodating foreign tourists. You can therefore please go to Agra and see Sri L.D. Bansal.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1972#December 1972|1972]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:721225 - Letter to Kisora written from Bombay|Letter to Kisora written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|I am very glad to note that you are so much sincere and enthusiastic devotee of Krishna. That is wanted. If I do not do anything else, at least let me produce one such sincere devotee that's all|I am very glad to note that you are so much sincere and enthusiastic devotee of Krishna. That is wanted. If I do not do anything else, at least let me produce one such sincere devotee that's all. You are leader, so if you are enthusiastic then all of the others will remain always enthusiastic, that is your greatest qualification.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Because you have worked so hard for Krishna, making all sacrifice without any personal selfish motive, therefore you are making such nice advancement in spiritual life. Thank you very much for helping me in this preaching work| Because you have worked so hard for Krishna, making all sacrifice without any personal selfish motive, therefore you are making such nice advancement in spiritual life. Thank you very much for helping me in this preaching work. May Krishna bless you more and more.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:721225 - Letter to Sri Govinda written from Bombay|Letter to Sri Govinda written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Krishna Consciousness means attachment for Krishna and detachment for personal benefit, that's all. But in any case, if there is fight amongst yourselves over these things, book distribution, competition, you should not develop ill-feeling|Krishna Consciousness means attachment for Krishna and detachment for personal benefit, that's all. But in any case, if there is fight amongst yourselves over these things, book distribution, competition, you should not develop ill-feeling.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1973#December 1973|1973]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:731225 - Lecture Initiation - Los Angeles|Lecture Initiation - Los Angeles]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox| Sat and asat. These two things are side by side. Just like there is darkness and there is light, you can see merging in the sunlight. You'll see, one side is light, and one side is dark. Similarly, sat and asat, they are existing side by side| I was explaining sat and asat. These two things are side by side. Just like there is darkness and there is light, you can see merging in the sunlight. You'll see, one side is light, and one side is dark. Similarly, sat and asat, they are existing side by side. If you don't remain this side, then you come to this side. So it is my choice. So this Hare Kṛṣṇa is the bright side, and the other things, material activities and sinful activities—meat-eating, intoxication, gambling, illicit sex—the dark side. So it is your choice. }} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:731225 - Lecture SB 01.15.47-48 - Los Angeles|Lecture SB 01.15.47-48 - Los Angeles]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|on this earthly planet there are so many cities. And in each city, there are so many newspapers. And each newspaper has got so many editions. This is the position of the material world. Now, think over the spiritual world| This material world is one-fourth portion of the whole creation of the Lord. And the three-fourth portion is the spiritual world. And in this one-fourth portion there are innumerable universes. And in one of the universe... This is one of the universe. And in each universe there are millions of planets. And this planet, earthly planets, is only a small planet in that universe. And on this earthly planet, there are so many cities. And in each city, there are so many newspapers. And each newspaper has got so many editions. This is the position of the material world. Now, think over the spiritual world.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:731225 - Letter to Gurukrpa and Yasodanandana written from Los Angeles|Letter to Gurukrpa and Yasodanandana written from Los Angeles]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|The main thing is we must not carry grudges or continue to quarrel amongst one another. Bury the hatchet and join together to push on this movement cooperatively| The main thing is we must not carry grudges or continue to quarrel amongst one another. So I am asking you personally, along with Tamala Krsna Goswami to whom I am sending a copy of this letter, to bury the hatchet and join together to push on this movement cooperatively.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Now, one thing is I understand that in the past you were visiting Lalita Prasadji and that you may also be planning to continue to visit him when you return to India. This is not approved by me and I request you not to go to see him any more|Now, one thing is I understand that in the past you were visiting Lalita Prasadji and that you may also be planning to continue to visit him when you return to India. This is not approved by me and I request you not to go to see him any more. He holds a grudge against my Guru Maharaja and even if it is transcendental it will gradually appear mundane in our eyes.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Whatever imperfections and discrepancies may exist, if you all agree to my directions and cooperate in the right spirit then everything will turn out|Whatever imperfections and discrepancies may exist, if you all agree to my directions and cooperate in the right spirit then everything will turn out, but it will require everyone involved to be responsible and cooperate in executing and following the instructions of the Spiritual Master.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Whatever is to be learned of the teachings of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura can be learned from our books. There is no need whatsoever for any outside instruction|Whatever is to be learned of the teachings of Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura can be learned from our books. There is no need whatsoever for any outside instruction. So I hope that you have understood these matters and I pray to Krsna always for your protection and advancement in Krsna consciousness.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1974#December 1974|1974]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:741225 - Lecture SB 03.26.16 - Bombay|Lecture SB 03.26.16 - Bombay]]''' | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:741225 - Letter to Malati written from Bombay|Letter to Malati written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|So you please continue your devotional service, cooking etc, and you can also keep giving Bhagavatam class if you like. Women in our movement can also preach very nicely. Actually male and female bodies, these are just outward designations|So you please continue your devotional service, cooking etc, and you can also keep giving Bhagavatam class if you like. Women in our movement can also preach very nicely. Actually male and female bodies, these are just outward designations.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:741225 - Letter to Yadubara written from Bombay|Letter to Yadubara written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|As far as your future films are concerned I do not think it is possible for the BBT to continue financing these films. BBT is strictly for construction of temples and printing books. My idea is that you can use the original capital that BBT gave you|As far as your future films are concerned I do not think it is possible for the BBT to continue financing these films. BBT is strictly for construction of temples and printing books. My idea is that you can use the original capital that BBT gave you.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1975#December 1975|1975]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:751225 - Morning Walk - Sanand|Morning Walk - Sanand]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Lennon. Yes. He has kept a very big photo, naked, near his fireplace. (chuckles) I was talking with him in his house and saw the photograph. And he is not at all ashamed|Lennon. Yes. He has kept a very big photo, naked, near his fireplace. (chuckles) I was talking with him in his house and saw the photograph. And he is not at all ashamed.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:751225 - Lecture BG 07.01 - Sanand|Lecture BG 07.01 - Sanand]]''' | |||
{{youtube_ditl|SisxSH6QWGc|[[Vaniquotes:Vivasvan, the sun-god, he explained to Manu, and Manu explained to his son (Iksvaku). In this way, by the disciplic succession the knowledge has come down|By Disciplic Succession Knowledge has Come Down - 0136]]|05:28 minutes from a general lecture in Sanand}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Vivasvan, the sun-god, he explained to Manu, and Manu explained to his son (Iksvaku). In this way, by the disciplic succession the knowledge has come down|Vivasvan, the sun-god, he explained to Manu, and Manu explained to his son (Iksvaku). In this way, by the disciplic succession the knowledge has come down.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|In the Bhagavad-gita it is recommended, acaryopasanam. If you want real knowledge, then you must take knowledge from the acaryas or the acarya-parampara. Then there is knowledge. Otherwise it is ignorance|So ācārya means one who has learned, taken knowledge from the śāstra, authoritative śāstra, Vedas. Therefore in the Bhagavad-gītā it is recommended, ācāryopāsanam. If you want real knowledge, then you must take knowledge from the ācāryas or the ācārya-paramparā. Then there is knowledge. Otherwise it is ignorance.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1976#December 1976|1976]] - December 25 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:761225 - Morning Walk - Bombay|Morning Walk - Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Here in this material world there are 8,400,000 different forms of life. They're all due to the mental concoction|Here in this material world there are 8,400,000 different forms of life. They're all due to the mental concoction. So if we want our original life as good as God, at least in quality, that is freedom of mind. And then we cease to become one of the covered living beings within this material world.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:761225 - Lecture SB 05.05.01 - Bombay|Lecture SB 05.05.01 - Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|In our latest Back to Godhead the description is published about our farm in France. We have got a very palatial building. We have named it New Mayapur|Krsna does not say that you produce tire tube. Krsna says annad bhavanti bhutani: "You produce anna." This is practical solution. We have therefore started in Europe and America farming. And they are very happy. In our latest Back to Godhead the description is published about our farm in France. We have got a very palatial building. We have named it New Mayapur.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:761225 - Conversation - Bombay|Conversation - Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Good leadership means you must learn how to lead people. If the srestha, the leader, is ideal, then others will follow. But if the leader is not ideal, if he is not in the awareness of things, then people will be misguided|Good leadership means you must learn how to lead people. Yad yad ācarati śreṣṭhas tat tad evetaro janaḥ (BG 3.21). If the śreṣṭha, the leader, is ideal, then others will follow. But if the leader is not ideal, if he is not in the awareness of things, then people will be misguided.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|We have rejected our own culture. Still we are leading people. There is chaotic condition. So this Krsna consciousness movement is to correct this mistake. So leaders like you should cooperate|Some blind men following another blind man, what will be the result? The present Indians, we have lost our own culture. We have rejected our own culture. Still we are leading people. There is chaotic condition. So this Krsna consciousness movement is to correct this mistake. So leaders like you should cooperate.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Of course, I'm not proud, but I am alone. I started this movement alone, without any help. But because I am giving them the perfect information, whole world is taking it|Of course, I'm not proud, but I am alone. I started this movement alone, without any help. But because I am giving them the perfect information, whole world is taking it. Otherwise, from practical point of view, one man without any help, within ten years he cannot do like this. That's a fact. But I have no difficulty because I am following the supreme leader, Kṛṣṇa.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:761225 - Letter to Dr. W.H. Wolf-Rottkay written from Bombay|Letter to Dr. W.H. Wolf-Rottkay written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|I'm glad to hear that you are coming to India in the near future. Yes, Krsna wants you, don't try to avoid Him. You are a sincere devotee|I'm glad to hear that you are coming to India in the near future. Yes, Krsna wants you, don't try to avoid Him. You are a sincere devotee.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:761225 - Letter to Jnana and Lilavati written from Bombay|Letter to Jnana and Lilavati written from Bombay]]''' | |||
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These statements from the Days in the Life of Srila Prabhupada offer unparalleled insights into his devotional character; his vision to re-spiritualize human society; his dedication to translate, publish & distribute his books; his expertise to tirelessly lead & manage his worldwide movement; his empowered ability to encourage, care for, train & clearly communicate the disciplines he expects from all his disciples as he engages them in their pursuit of Krsna consciousness & performance of missionary activities. Through all these situations one can also experience how Srila Prahhupada consistently represents the pure teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His associates.
- See also: A Month in the Life of Srila Prabhupada.
1955 - December 25
1956 - December 25
1966 - December 25
| Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada |
| "In all Vedic literature, the same thing is there. Vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ (BG 15.15). The last target and the last goal, ultimate goal, is Kṛṣṇa. Therefore in the Bhagavad-gītā it is said, sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇaṁ vraja (BG 18.66). Bhāgavata says, akāmaḥ sarva-kāmo vā (SB 2.3.10). Even if you are this materially desiring, still, you should go to Kṛṣṇa. And Kṛṣṇa also confirms, bhajate mām ananya bhāk sādhur eva sa mantavyaḥ (BG 9.30). Api cet su-durācāro. One should not ask God. But still, if one asks, he's accepted, because he has come to the point, Kṛṣṇa. That is his good qualification. He's in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. So all faults there may be, but when one becomes Kṛṣṇa conscious, everything is nice." |
| 661225 - Lecture CC Madhya 20.337-353 - New York |
1968 - December 25
| Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada |
| "So King Kulaśekhara says that "I cannot wait up to that time when everything will be topsy-turvied. Now my mind is sound. Let me enter immediately in the stem of your lotus feet." That means he's praying, "Let me die in the sound condition of my life, so that I can think of your lotus feet." In other words, he's giving us lessons that if we do not practice to engage our mind on the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa when our mind is sound, how it is possible to think of Him at the time of death? " |
| Lecture Purport to Prayers by King Kulasekhara - Los Angeles |
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