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==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1966#November 1966|1966]] - November 28 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:661128 - Lecture BG 09.13 - New York|Lecture BG 09.13 - New York]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|The symptom of mahatma is that he knows that the Supreme Lord, Sri Krsna, is the original Personality of Godhead, and He is the fountainhead and source of all emanation|Lord Kṛṣṇa says that who are the mahātmās. The symptom of mahātmā is that he knows that the Supreme Lord, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, is the original Personality of Godhead, and He is the fountainhead and source of all emanation.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:661128 - Lecture CC Madhya 20.137 - New York|Lecture CC Madhya 20.137 - New York]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|At the present moment we are in subtraction - God minus myself. I have no sense of God; therefore I am in minus condition. So yoga means God plus I. That is the real meaning of yoga. So long I was God-minus, now God-plus|Real yoga means "connect, plus." Real yoga means "plus," "addition," just like in mathematics we have got addition and subtraction. So at the present moment we are in subtraction—God minus myself. I have no sense of God; therefore I am in minus condition. So yoga means God plus I. That is the real meaning of yoga. So long I was God-minus, now God-plus.}} | |||
==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1967#November 1967|1967]] - November 28 ==== | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:671128 - Letter to Nandarani written from Calcutta|Letter to Nandarani written from Calcutta]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|I am very sorry that Subala das has assumed such air of importance. We should always remember that we are on the path of perfection, but we are not perfect|I am very sorry that Subala das has assumed such air of importance. We should always remember that we are on the path of perfection, but we are not perfect. If Subala das or anyone thinks that he has attained perfection he will be wrongly directed. I have asked you all to address your Godbrothers as prabhu. This prabhu means boss. If everyone of us thinks of his fellow worker as boss there is no question of misunderstanding.}} | |||
==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1968#November 1968|1968]] - November 28 ==== | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:681128 - Letter to Hansadutta written from Los Angeles|Letter to Hansadutta written from Los Angeles]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|In New York, Advaita and Uddhava are preparing to start press to print our books and magazines, so in this endeavor they will require more manpower|In New York, Advaita and Uddhava are preparing to start press to print our books and magazines, so in this endeavor they will require more manpower. I think that Vaikunthanatha is suitable in this connection so he may make arrangements to come to New York to work in bookbindery establishment and also take classes in bookbinding to be paid for by Advaita and Uddhava. The money he earns for his labor shall be utilized for our new press program.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1970#November 1970|1970]] - November 28 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:701128 - Letter to Gargamuni written from Bombay|Letter to Gargamuni written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Bhaktivinode Thakura sung, praying to the Lord, that he would prefer to take His birth as an ant in the house of a devotee than to take birth as powerful as Brahma without any devotional service|Wherever we may be, if we are engaged in Krishna's service, that is our success. Bhaktivinode Thakura sung, praying to the Lord, that he would prefer to take His birth as an ant in the house of a devotee than to take birth as powerful as Brahma without any devotional service. The conclusion is that in any condition of life we can become happy if we are engaged in devotional service. Srila Rupa Goswami has said that a person whose desire is to always serve the Lord is always liberated, in any circumstance of life.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:701128 - Letter to Jagadisa written from Bombay|Letter to Jagadisa written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox| I'm sure Krishna Consciousness Movement will go forward without any hindrance. You have a strong governing body, all determined to push forward this movement and I'm sure of success in the future| I'm sure Krishna Consciousness Movement will go forward without any hindrance. You have a strong governing body, all determined to push forward this movement and I'm sure of success in the future.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:701128 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Bombay|Letter to Satsvarupa written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|I just want to see that these books be printed, whether it be on our own press or by Dai Nippon; that is my ambition. I have become slackened in my dictaphone work because the manuscripts already there are not being pushed ahead|I just want to see that these books be printed, whether it be on our own press or by Dai Nippon; that is my ambition. I have become slackened in my dictaphone work because the manuscripts already there are not being pushed ahead. So far as books like KRSNA, NOD, TLC, I am sure that they'll be accepted everywhere—all over the world, so we should keep sufficient stock of them, and Bhagavad-gita also. So you should arrange for reprinting and folding of 5,000 NODs and send them here as soon as possible.}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|$70,000. or $80,000. should have been collected, but Karandhara has only collected $24,000. So where is the rest of the money? This means that the money is not being collected properly. What can be done?|$70,000. or $80,000. should have been collected, but Karandhara has only collected $24,000. So where is the rest of the money? This means that the money is not being collected properly. What can be done? Also there were so many small booklets printed. Where is the collection for them also? If collections are not being made properly, then there will be a shortage of money. So how to adjust things?}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1971#November 1971|1971]] - November 28 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:711128 - Parikrama on the Way to Gokula - Vrndavana|Parikrama on the Way to Gokula - Vrndavana]]''' | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1972#November 1972|1972]] - November 28 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:721128 - Lecture BG 02.24 - Hyderabad|Lecture BG 02.24 - Hyderabad]]''' | |||
{{youtube_ditl|4XMMo0ktZIA|[[Vaniquotes:This Krsna consciousness movement is educating people to become first-class yogi. Think of Krsna. Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare - Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. It is not bogus thing. It is actual fact. You can become yogi|Educating People to Become First-class Yogi - 0335]]|07:43 minutes from a lecture on BG 02.24 in Hyderabad}} | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|This Krsna consciousness movement is educating people to become first-class yogi. Think of Krsna. Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna, Krsna Krsna, Hare Hare - Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare. It is not bogus thing. It is actual fact. You can become yogi|So this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is educating people to become first-class yogi. Think of Kṛṣṇa. Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/ Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare. It is not bogus thing. It is actual fact. You can become yogi. You can become Brahman. Brahma-bhūyāya kalpate.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1974#November 1974|1974]] - November 28 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:741128 - Lecture SB 03.25.28 - Bombay|Lecture SB 03.25.28 - Bombay]]''' | |||
{| | {{VaniQuotebox|I never showed any gold-making magic. I simply said to them the "Here is Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, you surrender unto Him." That's all|Sometimes we are very much eulogized, "I have done a wonderful thing, but I have done as representative of Kṛṣṇa." Same thing. I have told all these boys and girls nothing magic. I never showed any gold-making magic. I simply said to them the "Here is Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, you surrender unto Him." That's all. Ask any (indistinct). I never said anything. So that is actually representative.}} | ||
|- | :'''[[Vanisource:741128 - Letter to Ajita written from Bombay|Letter to Ajita written from Bombay]]''' | ||
| | {{VaniQuotebox|Upon your recommendation I accept Dvarakesa das Brahmacari for second initiation as twice born brahmana|Upon your recommendation I accept Dvarakesa das Brahmacari for second initiation as twice born brahmana. Enclosed is the sacred thread duly sanctified by me, and the mantra sheet. Now hold a fire sacrifice and he may hear the gayatri mantra through the right ear from my tape recording. The mantra must be recited three times daily.}} | ||
| | :'''[[Vanisource:741128 - Letter to Gopala Krishna written from Bombay|Letter to Gopala Krishna written from Bombay]]''' | ||
|} | {{VaniQuotebox|Bali Mardan says that taking milk is also the same as eating meat, therefore you can eat meat. Therefore does it mean that because what I eat all turns to stool, then I should eat stool?|Bali Mardan says that taking milk is also the same as eating meat, therefore you can eat meat. Therefore does it mean that because what I eat all turns to stool, then I should eat stool? If everything I eat turns to stool, does it mean I should eat stool? Is this sound logic? He was a sincere boy, but he has fallen down by bad association. Still I can rectify both of them, provided they agree.}} | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:741128 - Letter to Jagannatha written from Bombay|Letter to Jagannatha written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Regarding your joining the travelling party for Sanskrit work, I have no objection, but these things have to be decided amongst yourselves|Regarding your joining the travelling party for Sanskrit work, I have no objection, but these things have to be decided amongst yourselves. I do not know how the Press is managed for doing this work. Who will do your work if you leave? These things you all have to manage. My business is to write the books, and it is your responsibility to publish them. If you are talented to work on the Sanskrit department, then you should do that. This is important work.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:741128 - Letter to Jayapataka written from Bombay|Letter to Jayapataka written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|Enclosed please find the copy of the letter to Gaura Govindas das asking him to come to Bombay. Why he has not yet come?|Enclosed please find the copy of the letter to Gaura Govindas das asking him to come to Bombay. Why he has not yet come?}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:741128 - Letter to Jayatirtha written from Bombay|Letter to Jayatirtha written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|From your description of the Hawaii estate, it sounds very attractive. The tickets are received here, and I shall inform you when we plan to go|From your description of the Hawaii estate, it sounds very attractive. The tickets are received here, and I shall inform you when we plan to go.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:741128 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Bombay|Letter to Satsvarupa written from Bombay]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|This is very important engagement of visiting the professors, and the colleges and libraries, and getting the standing orders|Go on with your work. Krishna will help you. You are sincere in your purpose. This is very important engagement of visiting the professors, and the colleges and libraries, and getting the standing orders. This is the most important engagement. Do not doubt this.}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1975#November 1975|1975]] - November 28 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:751128 - Lecture SB 05.05.01 - Delhi|Lecture SB 05.05.01 - Delhi]]''' | |||
{{Audiobox_NDrops|Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada|<mp3player>https://s3.amazonaws.com/vanipedia/Nectar+Drops/751128SB-DELHI_ND_01.mp3</mp3player>|"So Vedas means knowledge. So from the Vedas you can get all kinds of knowledge, both material and spiritual. Therefore it is called Veda, knowledge. So in that tree of knowledge the ripened fruit is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is written by Vyāsadeva after writing four Vedas and the eighteen Purāṇas, the 108 Upaniṣads, then Vedānta-sūtra and Mahābhārata, in which Bhagavad-gītā is set up. So after compiling all these Vedic literatures Vyāsadeva was not satisfied. Then his spiritual master advised him to describe the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. That is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam."|Vanisource:751128 - Lecture SB 05.05.01 - Delhi|751128 - Lecture SB 05.05.01 - Delhi}} | |||
==== [[ | ==== [[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1976#November 1976|1976]] - November 28 ==== | ||
:'''[[Vanisource:761128 - Lecture SB 05.06.06 - Vrndavana|Lecture SB 05.06.06 - Vṛndāvana]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|This maya is criminal department, and Vaikuntha is civil department. Vaikuntha means there is no anxiety, and maya means always anxiety|Just like a government has got two departments: criminal department and civil department. So the government is the same, but there are two departments. This māyā is criminal department, and Vaikuṇṭha is civil department. Vaikuṇṭha means there is no anxiety, and māyā means always anxiety.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:761128 - Letter to Sridhara written from Vrndavana|Letter to Sridhara written from Vṛndāvana]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|I fully approve your plan to come to India for Kumba Mela and to work mainly in India after that, visiting America every six months to see that everything is going on properly with the life membership program|I fully approve your plan to come to India for Kumba Mela and to work mainly in India after that, visiting America every six months to see that everything is going on properly with the life membership program.}} | |||
:'''[[Vanisource:761128 - Letter to Yasomatinandana written from Vrndavana|Letter to Yasomatinandana written from Vṛndāvana]]''' | |||
{{VaniQuotebox|The whole idea is that we are Iskcon, a community to be independent from outside help. This farm project is especially for the devotees to grow their own food|That is our mission: Cow protection and agriculture and if there is excess, trade. This is a no-profit scheme. For the agriculture we want to produce our own food and we want to keep cows for our own milk. The whole idea is that we are Iskcon, a community to be independent from outside help. This farm project is especially for the devotees to grow their own food.}} | |||
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| Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada |
| "So Vedas means knowledge. So from the Vedas you can get all kinds of knowledge, both material and spiritual. Therefore it is called Veda, knowledge. So in that tree of knowledge the ripened fruit is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam is written by Vyāsadeva after writing four Vedas and the eighteen Purāṇas, the 108 Upaniṣads, then Vedānta-sūtra and Mahābhārata, in which Bhagavad-gītā is set up. So after compiling all these Vedic literatures Vyāsadeva was not satisfied. Then his spiritual master advised him to describe the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. That is Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam." |
| 751128 - Lecture SB 05.05.01 - Delhi |
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