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*See also: the '''[[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1971#April 1971|Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - April 1971]]'''
*See also: the '''[[Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - 1971#April 1971|Timeline of Srila Prabhupada's Life - April 1971]]'''
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=== Apr 1 to 31 - PLACE ===
=== Apr 1 to 6 - Bombay ===
==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_01|1971 - April 01]] ====
==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_01|1971 - April 01]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710401 - Lecture BG 07.07 - Bombay|Lecture BG 07.07 - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Simply if he thinks of Krsna always in the process as described here, he becomes liberated|You can become liberated at your home. Simply you have to think of Kṛṣṇa. The gopīs were so elevated devotees. What was their function? The only function was that they were always thinking of Kṛṣṇa. That's all. Lord Caitanya therefore recommends, ramyā kācid upāsanā vraja-vadhū-vargeṇā yā kalpitā. These vraja-vadhūs, name...}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710401 - Letter to Jadurani written from Bombay|Letter to Jadurani written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I have also seen the article in our new issue of Back to Godhead and I am very much encouraged to see how you are all working so carefully in the service of Krsna in the matter of painting transcendental pictures of the Lord|I have also seen the article in our new issue of Back to Godhead and I am very much encouraged to see how you are all working so carefully in the service of Krsna in the matter of painting transcendental pictures of the Lord, His pastimes, His devotees, and illustrating His philosophy.}}
{{VaniQuotebox|The philosophy should be illustrated, but everything must be done with clear intelligence according to the Parampara revealation of the Absolute Truth and Krsna will give you good understanding for the purpose|The philosophy should be illustrated, but everything must be done with clear intelligence according to the Parampara revealation of the Absolute Truth and Krsna will give you good understanding for the purpose.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710401 - Letter to Kanya Kumari (Carol Bouchier) written from Bombay|Letter to Kanya Kumari (Carol Bouchier) written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Remain unflinching in Krishna's service by strictly following the regulative principles, chanting 16 rounds of beads daily, without fail, and reading all our books|Your husband, Nityananda Das, is now president of our newly formed New Orleans center and as his wife, it is your duty to help him in every way possible. So work cooperatively, husband and wife, and make our New Orleans branch a grand success. And remain unflinching in Krishna's service by strictly following the regulative principles, chanting 16 rounds of beads daily, without fail, and reading all our books. Then Krishna will surely help you.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710401 - Letter to Krishna dasa written from Bombay|Letter to Krishna dasa written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|You have taken the matter very intelligently and now we have got invitation from one Professor G. G. Kotovsky in Moscow. So I agree to go to Germany as soon as I hear from you in reply to this letter|You have taken the matter very intelligently and now we have got invitation from one Professor G. G. Kotovsky in Moscow. So I agree to go to Germany as soon as I hear from you in reply to this letter.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710401 - Letter to Nityananda written from Bombay|Letter to Nityananda written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Simply if one will read our KRSNA book, TLC, NOD, and Bhagavad-Gita As It Is, he will surely become a Krishna Conscious person|Simply if one will read our KRSNA book, TLC, NOD, and Bhagavad-Gita As It Is, he will surely become a Krishna Conscious person. So somehow or other distribute these books, either in schools and colleges, libraries, through life membership, bookstores, or wherever else you think they might be accepted. Do so with enthusiasm and determination and Krishna will surely help you.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710401 - Letter to Rameswar Dayalaji Birla written from Bombay|Letter to Rameswar Dayalaji Birla written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I beg to inform you that the two pairs of Radha Krishna Deities have arrived in Bombay from Jaipur. So out of the four Deities, two of Krishna and two of Radharani, one Deity of Radharani is broken by the hand|I beg to inform you that the two pairs of Radha Krishna Deities have arrived in Bombay from Jaipur. So out of the four Deities, two of Krishna and two of Radharani, one Deity of Radharani is broken by the hand. So kindly do the needful for replacing this Deity and oblige.}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_04|1971 - April 04]] ====


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_02|1971 - April 02]] ====
:'''[[Vanisource:710404 - Letter to Dr. Balwant Singh written from Bombay|Letter to Dr. Balwant Singh written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I am so pleased that you have taken my two young disciples, Vaikunthanatha and Saradia, from Trinidad for preaching work. It is so kind of you that you are appreciating their work in this connection|I am so pleased that you have taken my two young disciples, Vaikunthanatha and Saradia, from Trinidad for preaching work. It is so kind of you that you are appreciating their work in this connection. Kindly continue to help them so that there may not be any impediment in their preaching work.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710404 - Letter to Gopala Krishna written from Bombay|Letter to Gopala Krishna written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Any person whose constant occupation is Krishna Consciousness, he is not a karmi; he is a devotee in all circumstances. So you should accept the best source of monetary income and use it for Krishna. And that is better than sannyasa|So far as your working engagement is concerned, certainly you are not a karmi. Any person whose constant occupation is Krishna Consciousness, he is not a karmi; he is a devotee in all circumstances. So you should accept the best source of monetary income and use it for Krishna. And that is better than sannyasa. So stick to your job and use it for Krishna Consciousness. You are not a karmi.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710404 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Bombay|Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|The suggested ceremonial gifts for the spiritual master are as follows: grains; fruits; ghee; flowers; clothing and garments; bedding; shoes; umbrellas; asana; sacred thread; utensils; lamp; bead bags; neck beads; incense; ornaments; money|The suggested ceremonial gifts for the spiritual master are as follows: grains; fruits; ghee; flowers; clothing and garments; bedding; shoes; umbrellas; asana; sacred thread; utensils; lamp; bead bags; neck beads; incense; ornaments; money.}}
{{VaniQuotebox|Now there are so many devotees there in Philadelphia. Please take care of them. Teach them how to remain neat and clean. They should be engaged always in cleansing the temple. Cleansing is urgently required|Now there are so many devotees there in Philadelphia. Please take care of them. Teach them how to remain neat and clean. They should be engaged always in cleansing the temple. Cleansing is urgently required.}}
{{VaniQuotebox|Take care of them so that they may become pure devotees. That is your duty. We are respected everywhere on our purity platform. This should be maintained|As far as possible, non-initiated devotees may not enter the kitchen or Deity area. They can help from outside. Just take care of them so that they may become pure devotees. That is your duty. We are respected everywhere on our purity platform. This should be maintained.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710404 - Letter to Vaikunthanatha and Saradia written from Bombay|Letter to Vaikunthanatha and Saradia written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Unless one is sufficiently empowered, one cannot preach Krishna Consciousness|Unless one is sufficiently empowered, one cannot preach Krishna Consciousness. So the fact that you are preaching so nicely is proof that you are already benedicted by Krishna. So preach Krishna Consciousness and be happy.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710404 - Letter to Visnujana written from Bombay|Letter to Visnujana written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|As soon as I remember that you are trying to fulfill my desire of trying to open ten centers, it gives me renewed vigor and life. Please do it nicely|As soon as I remember that you are trying to fulfill my desire of trying to open ten centers, it gives me renewed vigor and life. Please do it nicely. I have got confidence in you because Krishna has given you special talent for chanting Hare Krishna Mantra. When you were chanting in L.A. temple in the evenings, or in the mornings, I enjoyed your chanting so nicely that I thought myself immediately carried to Vaikuntha.}}
{{VaniQuotebox|One Krishna book sold means we go forward one step in our Krishna Consciousness. We should always remember this|It is so much encouraging that you have got a very nice temple and that already there are six students living there and following the regulative principles. Anyone who you recommend, I shall immediately initiate him. So take advantage and enchant those who are coming by your chanting of Hare Krishna Mantra. You will be victorious. And try to introduce our books there and it will be a great missionary success. One Krishna book sold means we go forward one step in our Krishna Consciousness. We should always remember this.}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_05|1971 - April 05]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710405 - Lecture BG 07.11-13 - Bombay|Lecture BG 07.11-13 - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|At the present moment this movement, Krsna consciousness movement, is meant for creating nice brahmanas with qualification. Satyam samo damas titiksa arjavam jnanam vijnanam astikyam brahma-karma svabhava-jam|At the present moment this movement, Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, is meant for creating nice brāhmaṇas with qualification. Satyaṁ śamo damas titikṣā ārjavaṁ jñānaṁ vijñānam āstikyaṁ brahma-karma svabhāva-jam (BG 18.42). So Kṛṣṇa says that "Regular principle, sex life, is all right. That is I am." That is Kṛṣṇa. If we can beget children to develop them with Kṛṣṇa consciousness and thus become liberated from the clutches of repeated birth and death, that is the duty of the father and mother rightly followed.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710405 - Letter to Immigration Service written from Bombay|Letter to Immigration Service written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Our program requires the assistance of both Sriman Wayne Gunderson and his wife Srimati Citralekha Devi Dasi, who are my initiated disciples. My request is that these two, husband and wife, be granted visa for coming to India|Our program requires the assistance of both Sriman Wayne Gunderson and his wife Srimati Citralekha Devi Dasi, who are my initiated disciples. My request is that these two, husband and wife, be granted visa for coming to India. Our tour is lasting for another six months and their presence and assistance is immediately required.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710405 - Letter to Life Member written from Bombay|Letter to Life Member written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|My plan is to establish in this most auspicious city a unique International Krishna Conscious Training Center|My plan is to establish in this most auspicious city a unique International Krishna Conscious Training Center, where hundreds of persons from abroad may be educated in the Vedic way of life.}}


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_03|1971 - April 03]] ====
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_06|1971 - April 06]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710406 - Lecture Pandal - Bombay|Lecture Pandal - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|You may have some particular type of religious system which you are following. It doesn't matter|You may have some particular type of religious system which you are following. It doesn't matter. But if that following your religious system, if you do not come to the point of understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or if you do not become interested in the matter of understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead, then you should know it that your performances of all religious ritualistic ceremonies are simply waste of time.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710406 - Conversation - Bombay|Conversation - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|This movement is to create sadhus. You have to cooperate. This incarnation of Krsna, Krsna and nama, Krsna's name, is the same: "There is no difference between Krsna's name and Krsna." Krsna has already come by this Krsna consciousness movement|This movement is to create sādhus. So you have to give time. You have to cooperate. This incarnation of Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa and nāma, Kṛṣṇa's name, is the same. Abhinnatvaṁ nāma-naminoḥ: "There is no difference between Kṛṣṇa's name and Kṛṣṇa." So you encourage this movement. You will see that there will be no more fighting. Kṛṣṇa has come. Welcome Kṛṣṇa. But if you noncooperate with Kṛṣṇa, then how you'll get happiness? Kṛṣṇa has already come by this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. You receive Him.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710406 - Letter to Central Bank of India written from Bombay|Letter to Central Bank of India written from Bombay]]'''


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=== Apr 7 to 9 - Nasik ===
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_07|1971 - April 07]] ====


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_04|1971 - April 04]] ====
:'''[[Vanisource:710407 - Lecture BG 07.16 - Bombay|Lecture BG 07.16 - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|No pure devotee will desire for any material benefit by worshiping Krsna or chanting His holy name. That is also considered as one of the offenses of ten kinds of offense|Pure devotion is without any desire for material benefits. Just like it is enjoined in the śāstras, samyak śubha-kriyā matiḥ pramāṇam. The chanting of Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra should not be taken as a mitigating agent for our distressed condition. No pure devotee will desire for any material benefit by worshiping Kṛṣṇa or chanting His holy name. That is also considered as one of the offenses of ten kinds of offense.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710407 - Lecture Pandal - Bombay|Lecture Pandal - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Our struggle for existence is to fight with the impositions of the material nature. So Krsna says that in this way fighting, you cannot get out of the clutches of maya|Why you have invented this electric fan? Call it, that is material science improvement. Because in the excessive heat we are troubled. And wherefrom this excessive heat comes? It comes from the material nature. Therefore our struggle for existence is to fight with the impositions of the material nature. So Kṛṣṇa says that in this way fighting, you cannot get out of the clutches of māyā. Daivī hy eṣā guṇamayī mama māyā duratyayā. It is very difficult. You may have hundreds and thousands of electric fans, but still you will have to feel the effect of excessive heat. You cannot avoid it.}}
{{VaniQuotebox|The real purpose of this movement? To teach people how he can surrender to Krsna, that's all. That is the sum and substance of this movement. If one accepts this principle without any difficulty, he is immediately a preacher|The real purpose of this movement? To teach people how he can surrender to Kṛṣṇa, that's all. That is the sum and substance of this movement. If one accepts this principle without any difficulty, he is immediately a preacher. But if he does not accept, he wants to understand the philosophy, we have got volumes of books. Try to understand through books, through philosophy, through science, how this movement is important, and try to join. That is our appeal to you.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710407 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Nasik|Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Nasik]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|The host here Srimad Mahanta Deenabandhudas is offering his house and press in Vrndavana for our use. He is prepared to give both these things to us as a charitable gift|The host here Srimad Mahanta Deenabandhudas is offering his house and press in Vrndavana for our use. He is prepared to give both these things to us as a charitable gift. The problem is who will take charge of the house and press?}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_08|1971 - April 08]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710408 - Lecture BG 16.2-7 - Bombay|Lecture BG 16.2-7 - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|This is the duty of all responsible Indians, how to make his life perfect, utilizing Vedic knowledge, and then distribute it throughout the whole world|This is the duty of all responsible Indians, how to make his life perfect, utilizing Vedic knowledge, and then distribute it throughout the whole world. Because in other parts of the world they have no such advantage. Why these American boys are coming to us? Because they did not get the advantage of spiritual life, but they are seeking after spiritual life.}}


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_05|1971 - April 05]] ====
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_09|1971 - April 09]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710409 - Lecture SB 01.08.18-19 - Bombay|Lecture SB 01.08.18-19 - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|In one sense, all these boys and girls who are working for Krsna, they have no other desire. They are all sannyasis because they have no desire to achieve any result out of their work. The only thing they want: the krsna-bhakti|In one sense, all these boys and girls who are working for Krsna, they have no other desire. They are all sannyasis because they have no desire to achieve any result out of their work. The only thing they want: the krsna-bhakti, how Kṛṣṇa will be satisfied. They are engaged in preaching work because they want to satisfy Kṛṣṇa.}}
{{VaniQuotebox|Because Lord Caitanya accepted this sannyasa, so we are maintaining that system, but actual point of sannyasa is not mukti, but satisfy Krsna. That is sannyasa, how Krsna will be satisfied, how Krsna's representative will be satisfied|Because Lord Caitanya accepted this sannyāsa, so we are maintaining that system, but actual point of sannyāsa is not mukti, but satisfy Kṛṣṇa. That is sannyāsa, how Kṛṣṇa will be satisfied, how Kṛṣṇa's representative will be satisfied. Because we have to work under Kṛṣṇa's representative. Anything we work, if we want to be expert, then we have to work under some expert.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710409 - Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay|Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|To offer the highest respects to the Supreme Person and as much respect to the Spiritual Master, makes one bona fide to receive spiritual knowledge by revelation|To offer the highest respects to the Supreme Person and as much respect to the Spiritual Master, makes one bona fide to receive spiritual knowledge by revelation; that is the injunction of the Vedas.}}
{{VaniQuotebox|The new thrones are actually super-excellent. I wanted that thrones be constructed like this, so you have introduced it. Personally I have already instructed and you are following|Yes, the new thrones are actually super-excellent. So the 24" high Deities might have reached L.A. by this time, so when I return I shall hold like installation ceremony. I wanted that thrones be constructed like this, so you have introduced it. Personally I have already instructed and you are following. So make L.A. the ideal temple for all our temples to follow, in every respect. For this purpose, I purchased that house.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710409 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Best thing is to get Bhagavad-gita printed on our own press, some soft bound and some hard bound, regularly sewn. Now in N.Y. we have got large space. If required we can increase by another press, but try to get all our books printed on our own press|Best thing is to get Bhagavad-gita printed on our own press, some soft bound and some hard bound, regularly sewn. Now in N.Y. we have got large space. If required we can increase by another press, but try to get all our books printed on our own press.}}


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=== Apr 10 to 30 - Bombay ===
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_10|1971 - April 10]] ====


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_06|1971 - April 06]] ====
:'''[[Vanisource:710410 - Lecture Pandal - Bombay|Lecture Pandal - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|If you are actually serious to understand Krsna consciousness, then you must be very much energetic: "Yes, I shall learn this art verily in this life"|If you are actually serious to understand Kṛṣṇa consciousness, then you must be very much energetic, utsāhān: "Yes, I shall learn this art verily in this life." You must be fixed up, dṛḍha-vratāḥ. In the Bhagavad-gītā it is called dṛḍha-vratāḥ. Bhajanti māṁ dṛḍha-vratāḥ. That determination should be "Yes."}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_11|1971 - April 11]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710411 - Lecture Pandal - Bombay|Lecture Pandal - Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|In 1966 I started this movement after incorporation in New York under the state religious act, and I began to chant Hare Krsna mantra in a park in New York|I went there in 1965, and for one year I had no shelter, neither any means to maintain myself. I had some books only, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and some way or other, I pulled on. In 1966 I started this movement after incorporation in New York under the state religious act, and I began to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra in a park in New York. What is called? Thompkins Square. Thompkins Square. And these young boys and girls, they began to assemble and chant and dance. This is the beginning.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710411 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Your program of door to door Sankirtana is very encouraging|Your program of door to door Sankirtana is very encouraging. The more men understand the importance of our movement, the more they will invite us to their homes and clubs, because Krishna Consciousness is the life-giving ambrosia. So increase this program more and more and we shall be able to distribute all our books, which is even more important than membership.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710411 - Letter to Damodara written from Bombay|Letter to Damodara written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|This university teaching should be vigorously done and our literatures introduced as well. It is an ideal opportunity to do so. And you are getting free ghee from the city school system|This university teaching should be vigorously done and our literatures introduced as well. It is an ideal opportunity to do so. And you are getting free ghee from the city school system.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710411 - Letter to Jagadisa written from Bombay|Letter to Jagadisa written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|The presidents should not give up their posts, but GBC work must go on and temple activities be maintained simultaneously. So now you have experienced practically that your responsibility for temple upkeep must not be set aside for GBC business|You write to say how enthusiasm dropped because you were divorcing yourself from temple activities for GBC work. I never said like that. The presidents should not give up their posts, but GBC work must go on and temple activities be maintained simultaneously. So now you have experienced practically that your responsibility for temple upkeep must not be set aside for GBC business. The devotees enthusiasm must be maintained.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710411 - Letter to Jayapataka written from Bombay|Letter to Jayapataka written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Regarding the new calendar, have you typed it yet and sent one copy to Boston? If not, it should be done immediately. And one copy should be sent here to me|Regarding the new calendar, have you typed it yet and sent one copy to Boston? If not, it should be done immediately. And one copy should be sent here to me. The part dictated to Devananda Swami is already completed and I shall dictate the final part of the calendar in the very near future.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710411 - Letter to Krsnakanti written from Bombay|Letter to Krsnakanti written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Tend Tulasi very nicely and your devotion towards Krishna will increase. In the evening a lamp should be offered to the Tulasi plant and in the morning each devotee should offer a little water and offer obeisances|Yes, Krishna is providing everything. Krishna is so kind. As you require something for His service, he provides it. And Tulasi Devi is growing so nicely there. Tend Tulasi very nicely and your devotion towards Krishna will increase. In the evening a lamp should be offered to the Tulasi plant and in the morning each devotee should offer a little water and offer obeisances.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710411 - Letter to Sudama written from Bombay|Letter to Sudama written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Initiated members are for managing the temples and preaching work, but our program is to invite people to our feasts, let them hear our philosophy and dance and chant. That is the basic principle of our philosophy in preaching work|We are not after making initiated members very many but our concern is that people understand this philosophy in wider circles. Initiated members are for managing the temples and preaching work, but our program is to invite people to our feasts, let them hear our philosophy and dance and chant. That is the basic principle of our philosophy in preaching work.}}


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_07|1971 - April 07]] ====
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_13|1971 - April 13]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710413 - Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay|Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I am so glad to note how nicely you are distributing KRSNA book. Thank you very much. We have got now 10,000 KRSNA book, Vol. one, third edition, already printed in Japan and sent to L.A.|I am so glad to note how nicely you are distributing KRSNA book. Thank you very much. We have got now 10,000 KRSNA book, Vol. one, third edition, already printed in Japan and sent to L.A. and they should be reaching there within the week.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710413 - Letter to Dinesh Candra and Krishna Devi written from Bombay|Letter to Dinesh Candra and Krishna Devi written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|He is very much anxious to have me visit there, so I have consented that on my way to Russia I will go there for some time. I asked that you correspond with this boy in my previous letter but he makes no mention of it|Just today I received another letter from Yacov Shames in Jerusalem and he is very much anxious to have me visit there, so I have consented that on my way to Russia I will go there for some time. I asked that you correspond with this boy in my previous letter but he makes no mention of it.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710413 - Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay|Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I have been invited by Australia & I am seriously considering visiting Moscow on my way to Europe, so my reaching at L.A. may take some more time, but I am always remembering about L.A. because I was very peacefully doing my translating work there|I have been invited by Australia & I am seriously considering visiting Moscow on my way to Europe, so my reaching at L.A. may take some more time, but I am always remembering about L.A. because I was very peacefully doing my translating work there.}}
{{VaniQuotebox|Chant Gayatri mantra to them individually and let them hear and repeat. Then offer the threads on my behalf. The fire sacrifice should be performed as usual|Chant Gayatri mantra to them individually and let them hear and repeat. Then offer the threads on my behalf. The fire sacrifice should be performed as usual.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710413 - Letter to Mukunda written from Bombay|Letter to Mukunda written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|London is the most important city in the world and I want that our center there be a grand success|It may be some time before I can come. In the meantime go on improving London center more and more. London is the most important city in the world and I want that our center there be a grand success. What news about Regents Park?}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710413 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay|Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|There is no question of pilferage because it is account paid. Conveyance deed should be in the name of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness|There is no question of pilferage because it is account paid. Conveyance deed should be in the name of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness at #3, Albert Road; Calcutta-16. You should consult your friend Mr. Kashore Mukherjee or his friend Mr. Shah and make the deed nicely and send me a copy for my approval.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710413 - Letter to Tulsi, Bhakta dasa, Pat, Sandy, Bill, Geoffrey and Terry written from Bombay|Letter to Tulsi, Bhakta dasa, Pat, Sandy, Bill, Geoffrey and Terry written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I don't know what kind of photos you used, but they are looking especially nice. All of you are such fine looking Vaisnavas. So be blessed and go forward in Krishna Consciousness|I don't know what kind of photos you used, but they are looking especially nice. All of you are such fine looking Vaisnavas. So be blessed and go forward in Krishna Consciousness. You are looking so nice. And your altar is looking very nice also. Thank you very much.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710413 - Letter to Vrndavana Candra written from Bombay|Letter to Vrndavana Candra written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|You write to say that this Hare Krishna Movement is perfect in all respects. And it is a fact that "Sankirtana will keep you happy and the books will keep you convinced", so make your program in that way and become fixed up in Krishna Consciousness|You write to say that this Hare Krishna Movement is perfect in all respects. Thank you very much. And it is a fact that "Sankirtana will keep you happy and the books will keep you convinced", so make your program in that way and become fixed up in Krishna Consciousness.}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_14|1971 - April 14]] ====


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_08|1971 - April 08]] ====
:'''[[Vanisource:710414 - Letter to Dr. G. G. Godson written from Bombay|Letter to Dr. G. G. Godson written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Presently arrangements are being made for me to go to Moscow, Russia. We have one invitation to speak in the university there. If I see that you are understanding our philosophy, then I shall be glad to take you with me to Russia for preaching work|Presently arrangements are being made for me to go to Moscow, Russia. We have one invitation to speak in the university there. If I see that you are understanding our philosophy, then I shall be glad to take you with me to Russia for preaching work.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710414 - Letter to Mulchand Deomal written from Bombay|Letter to Mulchand Deomal written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I have been in extensive touring and then I came back to Bombay on the 16th March, 1971 and then on 24th March we held a very successful Hare Krishna Festival at Cross Maidan here in Bombay, and it lasted for eleven days|I have been in extensive touring and then I came back to Bombay on the 16th March, 1971 and then on 24th March we held a very successful Hare Krishna Festival at Cross Maidan here in Bombay, and it lasted for eleven days.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710414 - Letter to Niranjana written from Bombay|Letter to Niranjana written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|If I go to Delhi, then on your request I shall go to visit your father without fail. For the time being there are plans for me to go to Russia. When I go there, it may be via Delhi. If so, then I will step down and see your father also|If I go to Delhi, then on your request I shall go to visit your father without fail. For the time being there are plans for me to go to Russia. When I go there, it may be via Delhi. If so, then I will step down and see your father also.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710414 - Letter to Satsvarupa written from Bombay|Letter to Satsvarupa written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|One of our life members here in India, and our good patron as well, has requested some back issues of BTG. So please send him as many back issues as are available|One of our life members here in India, and our good patron as well, has requested some back issues of BTG. So please send him as many back issues as are available, and if there are none there, then you may instruct Karandhara to do the same. Otherwise just you send some.}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_16|1971 - April 16]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710416 - Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay|Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I want to make a book trust of all my books. The idea is that the book trust will manage all publicity and distribution| I want to make a book trust of all my books. The idea is that the book trust will manage all publicity and distribution. One-half of the money should be spent for building our temples, and one-half should be used for reprinting our books.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710416 - Letter to Manager of Central Bank of India written from Bombay|Letter to Manager of Central Bank of India written from Bombay]]'''


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_09|1971 - April 09]] ====
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_17|1971 - April 17]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710417 - Letter to Advaita written from Bombay|Letter to Advaita written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|You know how much I am anxious to see this enlarged edition of Bhagavad-gita As It Is printed and also we are being requested for this book from all parts of the world, so everybody is also anxious|You know how much I am anxious to see this enlarged edition of Bhagavad-gita As It Is printed and also we are being requested for this book from all parts of the world, so everybody is also anxious.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710417 - Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Bombay|Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|You should arrange for them to be sent to New York from where they will be distributed to the appropriate centers. In New Vrndavana we will require seven pairs of Deities for the proposed seven temples|Four pairs of Deities were said to be donated by the Birla Trust and another two pairs by the Dalmia-Jayan Trust. So far, four sets have been dispatched, but where are the other two pairs? You should arrange for them to be sent to New York from where they will be distributed to the appropriate centers. In New Vrndavana we will require seven pairs of Deities for the proposed seven temples.}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_19|1971 - April 19]] ====


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_10|1971 - April 10]] ====
:'''[[Vanisource:710419 - Letter A to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay|Letter A to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Most probably I shall have to go to Russia for a fortnight. So my passport is immediately necessary. I think Amritanananda and Rahul may be required to go with us because their names have been suggested|Most probably I shall have to go to Russia for a fortnight. So my passport is immediately necessary. I think Amritanananda and Rahul may be required to go with us because their names have been suggested.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710419 - Letter B to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay|Letter B to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Now you can consult our lawyer friends that I want my foreign disciples to remain here to assist me in my activities of Sankirtana Movement|Now you can consult our lawyer friends that I want my foreign disciples to remain here to assist me in my activities of Sankirtana Movement, so whether the Government can ask them to go away? Our Society is registered, our activities are bona fide, I am a preacher and if I maintain my disciples and assistants properly, how can the Government ask them to go?}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710419 - Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay|Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Sending devotees there is one thing, but why not create devotees? To send devotees from here or anywhere else is more difficult than to create devotees locally|Sending devotees there is one thing, but why not create devotees? To send devotees from here or anywhere else is more difficult than to create devotees locally. If need be, you can write to America. Here also we are trying to have a very good center and require more devotees, and many are coming.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710419 - Letter to Deputy Commissioner of Police written from Bombay|Letter to Deputy Commissioner of Police written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Sankirtana Movement which I am propagating all over the world was also exhibited in the Cross Maidan for eleven days which I think you must have seen. So in India I am especially present here to popularize this movement for awakening God Consciousness|The thing is that this Sankirtana Movement which I am propagating all over the world was also exhibited in the Cross Maidan for eleven days which I think you must have seen. So in India I am especially present here to popularize this movement for awakening God Consciousness of people in general and they are appreciating it very much.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710419 - Telegram to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay|Telegram to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay]]'''


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_20|1971 - April 20]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710420 - Letter to Unknown written from Bombay|Letter to Unknown written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I have guaranteed their staying in India in the matter of their maintenance and security and still they are being asked to leave the country. I cannot understand what are the legal intricacies in this connection|I have guaranteed their staying in India in the matter of their maintenance and security and still they are being asked to leave the country. I cannot understand what are the legal intricacies in this connection. If you will kindly give me direction how they can stay, it will be very kind of you. I require their help very much in connection with the Hare Krishna Movement.}}


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_11|1971 - April 11]] ====
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_21|1971 - April 21]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710421 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Our Krishna Consciousness Movement is so nice that we not only solve the problem of white and black tension, but all kinds of other tensions as well|Our Krishna Consciousness Movement is so nice that we not only solve the problem of white and black tension, but all kinds of other tensions as well—social, political, religious, racial, and all other departmental activities of human society. The fact is there but we require the time and energy to put it into effect.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710421 - Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Bombay|Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Today Gurudasa and his wife Yamuna are going there. You wanted some married couple. They are the best pair and if required they can remain in Delhi to organize things nicely|Today Gurudasa and his wife Yamuna are going there. You wanted some married couple. They are the best pair and if required they can remain in Delhi to organize things nicely.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710421 - Letter to Ranadhira written from Bombay|Letter to Ranadhira written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|We are more interested in distributing our books. Incense sales are clearly business only, but when we sell our books that means we push forward our movement. Of course they can both be done together|We are more interested in distributing our books. Incense sales are clearly business only, but when we sell our books that means we push forward our movement. Of course they can both be done together.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710421 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay|Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Sriman Bhagavan das is mailing out one newsletter of our activities to the Indian families in U.S.A. to gain their support, especially in Chicago. I have seen one copy and it is very nice|Sriman Bhagavan das is mailing out one newsletter of our activities to the Indian families in U.S.A. to gain their support, especially in Chicago. I have seen one copy and it is very nice, so I have asked that he send a copy to each and every one of our life members here in India as frequently as they are printed up.}}


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==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_12|1971 - April 12]] ====
:'''[[Vanisource:710422 - Letter to John Milner written from Bombay|Letter to John Milner written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Yes, incense distribution has been very helpful in many centers for maintaining financially, but we are not businessmen. So producing candles for distribution is not at all necessary|Yes, incense distribution has been very helpful in many centers for maintaining financially, but we are not businessmen. So producing candles for distribution is not at all necessary.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710422 - Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay|Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I beg to thank you for your kindly improving our mission in Western world by the hard work of all my students there, and for keeping my apartments and gardens nicely|I beg to thank you for your kindly improving our mission in Western world by the hard work of all my students there, and for keeping my apartments and gardens nicely. Just as you are all feeling separation grief for me, similarly I am feeling for you.}}
{{VaniQuotebox|So far taking sannyasa is concerned, you are already more than Sannyasi because your life is dedicated to Krsna. Sannyas does not mean change of dress|So far taking sannyasa is concerned, you are already more than Sannyasi because your life is dedicated to Krsna. Sannyas does not mean change of dress.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710422 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay|Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Regarding Festival in Calcutta, I shall attend. Even though I go to Moscow by the 1st May 1971 for a fortnight only, still I shall be able to come back by the 14th of May 1971 and attend your festival in due course|Regarding Festival in Calcutta, I shall attend. Even though I go to Moscow by the 1st May 1971 for a fortnight only, still I shall be able to come back by the 14th of May 1971 and attend your festival in due course. In that case it will be good advertisement for me that I am turning back to Calcutta after preaching in Moscow.}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_23|1971 - April 23]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710423 - Letter to Manager of Bank of Baroda written from Bombay|Letter to Manager of Bank of Baroda written from Bombay]]'''
:'''[[Vanisource:710423 - Letter to Professor G. G. Kotovsky written from Bombay|Letter to Professor G. G. Kotovsky written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|My life is dedicated to spreading this Krishna culture all over the world|My life is dedicated to spreading this Krishna culture all over the world. I think if you give me a chance to speak about the great Krishna culture and philosophy in your country, you will very much appreciate the simple programme with great profit. This culture is so well planned that it would be acceptable by any thoughtful man throughout the whole world.}}


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_13|1971 - April 13]] ====
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_24|1971 - April 24]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710424 - Letter to Jaya Jagadisa written from Bombay|Letter to Jaya Jagadisa written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|When one is factually experiencing existence of pure spiritual service to Krsna, he enjoys fullness of eternal life full of bliss and knowledge|When one is factually experiencing existence of pure spiritual service to Krsna, he enjoys fullness of eternal life full of bliss and knowledge. So one should always strive for this end and thus be released from the grips of material happiness and miseries which characterize the conditional, mundane life within the temporary cosmic manifestations.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710424 - Letter to Jayapataka written from Bombay|Letter to Jayapataka written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|When some men go there to Calcutta from here, they will take one big pair of marble Deities for installation there; the brass Dieties from Gorakhpur will be installed in Mayapur|When some men go there to Calcutta from here, they will take one big pair of marble Deities for installation there; the brass Dieties from Gorakhpur will be installed in Mayapur.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710424 - Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay|Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Our incense trademark should be registered now. I understand that there is one man in Bombay who has plagiarized our Spiritual Sky label, so we are serving him the proper notice to stop this plagiarizing business|Our incense trademark should be registered now. I understand that there is one man in Bombay who has plagiarized our Spiritual Sky label, so we are serving him the proper notice to stop this plagiarizing business. So income is increasing there. That is very good.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710424 - Letter to Shekhar Prasad Shrestha written from Bombay|Letter to Shekhar Prasad Shrestha written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|One can love Krishna without any inquiry; that is the highest perfection. To know Krishna as God is not so exalted a position as to love Krishna without knowing. That is the highest perfection. Knowledge means discrimination|One can love Krishna without andy inquiry; that is the highest perfection. To know Krishna as God is not so exalted a position as to love Krishna without knowing. That is the highest perfection. Knowledge means discrimination. The gopis loved Krishna without discrimination. They loved Him spontaneously as He was very beautiful in the view of the gopis.}}


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==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_14|1971 - April 14]] ====
:'''[[Vanisource:710425 - Letter to Jagadisa written from Bombay|Letter to Jagadisa written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I have seen the copy of the newsletter drawn up to send to influential people, etc. there in Canada and it is very nice. So you can send such newsletters to all our life members in India also|I have seen the copy of the newsletter drawn up to send to influential people, etc. there in Canada and it is very nice. So you can send such newsletters to all our life members in India also. I have already instructed Bhagavan das in this connection and sent him a complete list of names and addresses. So you can take instructions from him and do the needful.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710425 - Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay|Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I have already informed you that if Mohta's house is available completely vacated, then immediately we can purchase, paying cash down|I have already informed you that if Mohta's house is available completely vacated, then immediately we can purchase, paying cash down. If it is not available, completely vacated, then let us occupy the first and second floors as tenants. If that also is not possible, then you can enter into agreement with the son of Lila Mohan Sing Roy for leasing the flat for one year from the month of May.}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_26|1971 - April 26]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710426 - Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay|Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Your idea for selling advertisements for Rathayatra issue of BTG is very good. This idea we have implemented both in Bombay and Calcutta and it has proven very good for collecting money|Your idea for selling advertisements for Rathayatra issue of BTG is very good. This idea we have implemented both in Bombay and Calcutta and it has proven very good for collecting money.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710426 - Letter to Manager of Punjab National Bank written from Bombay|Letter to Manager of Punjab National Bank written from Bombay]]'''


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_15|1971 - April 15]] ====
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_27|1971 - April 27]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710427 - Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay|Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|It is also encouraging to note that one educated boy is wanting to translate some of our literature into Tamil language, so encourage him|It is also encouraging to note that one educated boy is wanting to translate some of our literature into Tamil language, so encourage him.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710427 - Letter to Gurudasa written from Bombay|Letter to Gurudasa written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|So many Christian missionaries are working in this country. Why not Krishna Conscious missionaries?|So many Christian missionaries are working in this country. Why not Krishna Conscious missionaries? They should be given special consideration. As a missionary I was given special consideration in your country, similarly you all should be given special consideration here.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710427 - Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Bombay|Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|So far as your going to Russia, you should not take interest in this Russian program. Your presence in Delhi is absolutely required|So far as your going to Russia, you should not take interest in this Russian program. Your presence in Delhi is absolutely required. If the Russian invitation comes, then I shall go alone with an assistant. But your service is very much needed in Delhi. All the proper arrangements are being made for the Russian tour and we are expecting the invitation very soon.}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_28|1971 - April 28]] ====


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_16|1971 - April 16]] ====
:'''[[Vanisource:710428 - Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay|Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|One thing is that in some cases I wasn't certain whether the names given were masculine or feminine. So from now on in all such cases the letter M or F, indicating Male or Female|One thing is that in some cases I wasn't certain whether the names given were masculine or feminine. So from now on in all such cases the letter M or F, indicating Male or Female, must follow the name in brackets.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710428 - Letter to Ramesvara, Badrinarayan, Vaidyanath, Trilochana, Paratrikananda, Kulapradip, Jayanarayana, Iksvakurani, Lilasakti, Santanandi, Vikramini and Riktananda written from Bombay|Letter to Ramesvara, Badrinarayan, Vaidyanath, Trilochana, Paratrikananda, Kulapradip, Jayanarayana, Iksvakurani, Lilasakti, Santanandi, Vikramini and Riktananda written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Now it is your duty that you always must keep yourselves fit in Krishna's service. The formula is very simple and if you will follow undeviatingly then your rapid advancement in Krishna Consciousness is certain|Now it is your duty that you always must keep yourselves fit in Krishna's service. The formula is very simple and if you will follow undeviatingly then your rapid advancement in Krishna Consciousness is certain.}}


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==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_29|1971 - April 29]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710429 - Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay|Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay]]'''


==== [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_17|1971 - April 17]] ====
==== [[File:Go-up.png|link=#Top]] [[A_Day_in_the_Life_of_Srila_Prabhupada_-_April_30|1971 - April 30]] ====


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:'''[[Vanisource:710430 - Letter to Central Bank of India written from Bombay|Letter to Central Bank of India written from Bombay]]'''
:'''[[Vanisource:710430 - Letter to Gurudasa and Yamuna written from Bombay|Letter to Gurudasa and Yamuna written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Presently Mahantaji wants to transfer the property to us and wants to go there to Vrindaban on the 8th or the 15th May. So now you can decide when to go there so that he can transfer the property to us|Presently Mahantaji wants to transfer the property to us and wants to go there to Vrindaban on the 8th or the 15th May. So now you can decide when to go there so that he can transfer the property to us and at the same time have Sankirtana, preferably for two or three days.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710430 - Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay|Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|I had advised Brahmananda not to go to Pakistan after the civil war began there but I am afraid that he was very daring and might have gone against my instruction; so I am very, very much anxious to know about Brahmananda|I am very much anxious to know about Brahmananda. I had advised Brahmananda not to go to Pakistan after the civil war began there but I am afraid that he was very daring and might have gone against my instruction. So I am very very much anxious to know about Brahmananda. The whole day has been full of anxiety and still it is going on.}}
:'''[[Vanisource:710430 - Letter to Manager of Central Bank of India written from Bombay|Letter to Manager of Central Bank of India written from Bombay]]'''
:'''[[Vanisource:710430 - Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Bombay|Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Bombay]]'''
{{VaniQuotebox|Siksa means learning. diksa, or initiation, means the beginning of spiritual realization|Cleansing oneself as well as teaching others to be clean; these two things must be there simultaneously. None of us have perfect desires but we are trying to be perfect and teach others to be perfect as far as possible. They cannot be separated but must go together as parallel lines. Siksa and diksa. Siksa means learning. diksa, or initiation, means the beginning of spiritual realization.}}


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The Months in the Life of Srila Prabhupada present 2200+ of his lectures; 905+ of his conversations; 490+ of his morning walks;
65+ of his interviews and 6,570+ of his letters. This listing covers all available material,

and includes:
  • 10,300+ links to Vanisource - our repository of all of Srila Prabhupada's words;
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  • 1,080 short video clips extracted from lectures, conversations, morning walks or interviews with subtitles in up to 93 languages sprinkled throughout the months;
  • 13,350+ concise statements, drawn from Srila Prabhupada's lectures, conversations and letters are highlighted within quoteboxes;
  • For further study on the different subjects addressed, each statement links to the various categories in our thematic section of Vanipedia named Vaniquotes;

These statements from the Months 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.


Apr 1 to 6 - Bombay

1971 - April 01

Lecture BG 07.07 - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		You can become liberated at your home. Simply you have to think of Kṛṣṇa. The gopīs were so elevated devotees. What was their function? The only function was that they were always thinking of Kṛṣṇa. That's all. Lord Caitanya therefore recommends, ramyā kācid upāsanā vraja-vadhū-vargeṇā yā kalpitā. These vraja-vadhūs, name...
Letter to Jadurani written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I have also seen the article in our new issue of Back to Godhead and I am very much encouraged to see how you are all working so carefully in the service of Krsna in the matter of painting transcendental pictures of the Lord, His pastimes, His devotees, and illustrating His philosophy.

vanipedia.org 		The philosophy should be illustrated, but everything must be done with clear intelligence according to the Parampara revealation of the Absolute Truth and Krsna will give you good understanding for the purpose.
Letter to Kanya Kumari (Carol Bouchier) written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Your husband, Nityananda Das, is now president of our newly formed New Orleans center and as his wife, it is your duty to help him in every way possible. So work cooperatively, husband and wife, and make our New Orleans branch a grand success. And remain unflinching in Krishna's service by strictly following the regulative principles, chanting 16 rounds of beads daily, without fail, and reading all our books. Then Krishna will surely help you.
Letter to Krishna dasa written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		You have taken the matter very intelligently and now we have got invitation from one Professor G. G. Kotovsky in Moscow. So I agree to go to Germany as soon as I hear from you in reply to this letter.
Letter to Nityananda written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Simply if one will read our KRSNA book, TLC, NOD, and Bhagavad-Gita As It Is, he will surely become a Krishna Conscious person. So somehow or other distribute these books, either in schools and colleges, libraries, through life membership, bookstores, or wherever else you think they might be accepted. Do so with enthusiasm and determination and Krishna will surely help you.
Letter to Rameswar Dayalaji Birla written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I beg to inform you that the two pairs of Radha Krishna Deities have arrived in Bombay from Jaipur. So out of the four Deities, two of Krishna and two of Radharani, one Deity of Radharani is broken by the hand. So kindly do the needful for replacing this Deity and oblige.


1971 - April 04

Letter to Dr. Balwant Singh written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I am so pleased that you have taken my two young disciples, Vaikunthanatha and Saradia, from Trinidad for preaching work. It is so kind of you that you are appreciating their work in this connection. Kindly continue to help them so that there may not be any impediment in their preaching work.
Letter to Gopala Krishna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		So far as your working engagement is concerned, certainly you are not a karmi. Any person whose constant occupation is Krishna Consciousness, he is not a karmi; he is a devotee in all circumstances. So you should accept the best source of monetary income and use it for Krishna. And that is better than sannyasa. So stick to your job and use it for Krishna Consciousness. You are not a karmi.
Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		The suggested ceremonial gifts for the spiritual master are as follows: grains; fruits; ghee; flowers; clothing and garments; bedding; shoes; umbrellas; asana; sacred thread; utensils; lamp; bead bags; neck beads; incense; ornaments; money.

vanipedia.org 		Now there are so many devotees there in Philadelphia. Please take care of them. Teach them how to remain neat and clean. They should be engaged always in cleansing the temple. Cleansing is urgently required.

vanipedia.org 		As far as possible, non-initiated devotees may not enter the kitchen or Deity area. They can help from outside. Just take care of them so that they may become pure devotees. That is your duty. We are respected everywhere on our purity platform. This should be maintained.
Letter to Vaikunthanatha and Saradia written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Unless one is sufficiently empowered, one cannot preach Krishna Consciousness. So the fact that you are preaching so nicely is proof that you are already benedicted by Krishna. So preach Krishna Consciousness and be happy.
Letter to Visnujana written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		As soon as I remember that you are trying to fulfill my desire of trying to open ten centers, it gives me renewed vigor and life. Please do it nicely. I have got confidence in you because Krishna has given you special talent for chanting Hare Krishna Mantra. When you were chanting in L.A. temple in the evenings, or in the mornings, I enjoyed your chanting so nicely that I thought myself immediately carried to Vaikuntha.

vanipedia.org 		It is so much encouraging that you have got a very nice temple and that already there are six students living there and following the regulative principles. Anyone who you recommend, I shall immediately initiate him. So take advantage and enchant those who are coming by your chanting of Hare Krishna Mantra. You will be victorious. And try to introduce our books there and it will be a great missionary success. One Krishna book sold means we go forward one step in our Krishna Consciousness. We should always remember this.


1971 - April 05

Lecture BG 07.11-13 - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		At the present moment this movement, Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, is meant for creating nice brāhmaṇas with qualification. Satyaṁ śamo damas titikṣā ārjavaṁ jñānaṁ vijñānam āstikyaṁ brahma-karma svabhāva-jam (BG 18.42). So Kṛṣṇa says that "Regular principle, sex life, is all right. That is I am." That is Kṛṣṇa. If we can beget children to develop them with Kṛṣṇa consciousness and thus become liberated from the clutches of repeated birth and death, that is the duty of the father and mother rightly followed.
Letter to Immigration Service written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Our program requires the assistance of both Sriman Wayne Gunderson and his wife Srimati Citralekha Devi Dasi, who are my initiated disciples. My request is that these two, husband and wife, be granted visa for coming to India. Our tour is lasting for another six months and their presence and assistance is immediately required.
Letter to Life Member written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		My plan is to establish in this most auspicious city a unique International Krishna Conscious Training Center, where hundreds of persons from abroad may be educated in the Vedic way of life.


1971 - April 06

Lecture Pandal - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		You may have some particular type of religious system which you are following. It doesn't matter. But if that following your religious system, if you do not come to the point of understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or if you do not become interested in the matter of understanding the Supreme Personality of Godhead, then you should know it that your performances of all religious ritualistic ceremonies are simply waste of time.
Conversation - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		This movement is to create sādhus. So you have to give time. You have to cooperate. This incarnation of Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa and nāma, Kṛṣṇa's name, is the same. Abhinnatvaṁ nāma-naminoḥ: "There is no difference between Kṛṣṇa's name and Kṛṣṇa." So you encourage this movement. You will see that there will be no more fighting. Kṛṣṇa has come. Welcome Kṛṣṇa. But if you noncooperate with Kṛṣṇa, then how you'll get happiness? Kṛṣṇa has already come by this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. You receive Him.
Letter to Central Bank of India written from Bombay

Apr 7 to 9 - Nasik

1971 - April 07

Lecture BG 07.16 - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Pure devotion is without any desire for material benefits. Just like it is enjoined in the śāstras, samyak śubha-kriyā matiḥ pramāṇam. The chanting of Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra should not be taken as a mitigating agent for our distressed condition. No pure devotee will desire for any material benefit by worshiping Kṛṣṇa or chanting His holy name. That is also considered as one of the offenses of ten kinds of offense.
Lecture Pandal - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Why you have invented this electric fan? Call it, that is material science improvement. Because in the excessive heat we are troubled. And wherefrom this excessive heat comes? It comes from the material nature. Therefore our struggle for existence is to fight with the impositions of the material nature. So Kṛṣṇa says that in this way fighting, you cannot get out of the clutches of māyā. Daivī hy eṣā guṇamayī mama māyā duratyayā. It is very difficult. You may have hundreds and thousands of electric fans, but still you will have to feel the effect of excessive heat. You cannot avoid it.

vanipedia.org 		The real purpose of this movement? To teach people how he can surrender to Kṛṣṇa, that's all. That is the sum and substance of this movement. If one accepts this principle without any difficulty, he is immediately a preacher. But if he does not accept, he wants to understand the philosophy, we have got volumes of books. Try to understand through books, through philosophy, through science, how this movement is important, and try to join. That is our appeal to you.
Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Nasik

vanipedia.org 		The host here Srimad Mahanta Deenabandhudas is offering his house and press in Vrndavana for our use. He is prepared to give both these things to us as a charitable gift. The problem is who will take charge of the house and press?


1971 - April 08

Lecture BG 16.2-7 - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		This is the duty of all responsible Indians, how to make his life perfect, utilizing Vedic knowledge, and then distribute it throughout the whole world. Because in other parts of the world they have no such advantage. Why these American boys are coming to us? Because they did not get the advantage of spiritual life, but they are seeking after spiritual life.


1971 - April 09

Lecture SB 01.08.18-19 - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		In one sense, all these boys and girls who are working for Krsna, they have no other desire. They are all sannyasis because they have no desire to achieve any result out of their work. The only thing they want: the krsna-bhakti, how Kṛṣṇa will be satisfied. They are engaged in preaching work because they want to satisfy Kṛṣṇa.

vanipedia.org 		Because Lord Caitanya accepted this sannyāsa, so we are maintaining that system, but actual point of sannyāsa is not mukti, but satisfy Kṛṣṇa. That is sannyāsa, how Kṛṣṇa will be satisfied, how Kṛṣṇa's representative will be satisfied. Because we have to work under Kṛṣṇa's representative. Anything we work, if we want to be expert, then we have to work under some expert.
Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		To offer the highest respects to the Supreme Person and as much respect to the Spiritual Master, makes one bona fide to receive spiritual knowledge by revelation; that is the injunction of the Vedas.

vanipedia.org 		Yes, the new thrones are actually super-excellent. So the 24" high Deities might have reached L.A. by this time, so when I return I shall hold like installation ceremony. I wanted that thrones be constructed like this, so you have introduced it. Personally I have already instructed and you are following. So make L.A. the ideal temple for all our temples to follow, in every respect. For this purpose, I purchased that house.
Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Best thing is to get Bhagavad-gita printed on our own press, some soft bound and some hard bound, regularly sewn. Now in N.Y. we have got large space. If required we can increase by another press, but try to get all our books printed on our own press.


Apr 10 to 30 - Bombay

1971 - April 10

Lecture Pandal - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		If you are actually serious to understand Kṛṣṇa consciousness, then you must be very much energetic, utsāhān: "Yes, I shall learn this art verily in this life." You must be fixed up, dṛḍha-vratāḥ. In the Bhagavad-gītā it is called dṛḍha-vratāḥ. Bhajanti māṁ dṛḍha-vratāḥ. That determination should be "Yes."


1971 - April 11

Lecture Pandal - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I went there in 1965, and for one year I had no shelter, neither any means to maintain myself. I had some books only, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and some way or other, I pulled on. In 1966 I started this movement after incorporation in New York under the state religious act, and I began to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra in a park in New York. What is called? Thompkins Square. Thompkins Square. And these young boys and girls, they began to assemble and chant and dance. This is the beginning.
Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Your program of door to door Sankirtana is very encouraging. The more men understand the importance of our movement, the more they will invite us to their homes and clubs, because Krishna Consciousness is the life-giving ambrosia. So increase this program more and more and we shall be able to distribute all our books, which is even more important than membership.
Letter to Damodara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		This university teaching should be vigorously done and our literatures introduced as well. It is an ideal opportunity to do so. And you are getting free ghee from the city school system.
Letter to Jagadisa written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		You write to say how enthusiasm dropped because you were divorcing yourself from temple activities for GBC work. I never said like that. The presidents should not give up their posts, but GBC work must go on and temple activities be maintained simultaneously. So now you have experienced practically that your responsibility for temple upkeep must not be set aside for GBC business. The devotees enthusiasm must be maintained.
Letter to Jayapataka written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the new calendar, have you typed it yet and sent one copy to Boston? If not, it should be done immediately. And one copy should be sent here to me. The part dictated to Devananda Swami is already completed and I shall dictate the final part of the calendar in the very near future.
Letter to Krsnakanti written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Yes, Krishna is providing everything. Krishna is so kind. As you require something for His service, he provides it. And Tulasi Devi is growing so nicely there. Tend Tulasi very nicely and your devotion towards Krishna will increase. In the evening a lamp should be offered to the Tulasi plant and in the morning each devotee should offer a little water and offer obeisances.
Letter to Sudama written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		We are not after making initiated members very many but our concern is that people understand this philosophy in wider circles. Initiated members are for managing the temples and preaching work, but our program is to invite people to our feasts, let them hear our philosophy and dance and chant. That is the basic principle of our philosophy in preaching work.


1971 - April 13

Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I am so glad to note how nicely you are distributing KRSNA book. Thank you very much. We have got now 10,000 KRSNA book, Vol. one, third edition, already printed in Japan and sent to L.A. and they should be reaching there within the week.
Letter to Dinesh Candra and Krishna Devi written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Just today I received another letter from Yacov Shames in Jerusalem and he is very much anxious to have me visit there, so I have consented that on my way to Russia I will go there for some time. I asked that you correspond with this boy in my previous letter but he makes no mention of it.
Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I have been invited by Australia & I am seriously considering visiting Moscow on my way to Europe, so my reaching at L.A. may take some more time, but I am always remembering about L.A. because I was very peacefully doing my translating work there.

vanipedia.org 		Chant Gayatri mantra to them individually and let them hear and repeat. Then offer the threads on my behalf. The fire sacrifice should be performed as usual.
Letter to Mukunda written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		It may be some time before I can come. In the meantime go on improving London center more and more. London is the most important city in the world and I want that our center there be a grand success. What news about Regents Park?
Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		There is no question of pilferage because it is account paid. Conveyance deed should be in the name of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness at #3, Albert Road; Calcutta-16. You should consult your friend Mr. Kashore Mukherjee or his friend Mr. Shah and make the deed nicely and send me a copy for my approval.
Letter to Tulsi, Bhakta dasa, Pat, Sandy, Bill, Geoffrey and Terry written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I don't know what kind of photos you used, but they are looking especially nice. All of you are such fine looking Vaisnavas. So be blessed and go forward in Krishna Consciousness. You are looking so nice. And your altar is looking very nice also. Thank you very much.
Letter to Vrndavana Candra written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		You write to say that this Hare Krishna Movement is perfect in all respects. Thank you very much. And it is a fact that "Sankirtana will keep you happy and the books will keep you convinced", so make your program in that way and become fixed up in Krishna Consciousness.


1971 - April 14

Letter to Dr. G. G. Godson written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Presently arrangements are being made for me to go to Moscow, Russia. We have one invitation to speak in the university there. If I see that you are understanding our philosophy, then I shall be glad to take you with me to Russia for preaching work.
Letter to Mulchand Deomal written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I have been in extensive touring and then I came back to Bombay on the 16th March, 1971 and then on 24th March we held a very successful Hare Krishna Festival at Cross Maidan here in Bombay, and it lasted for eleven days.
Letter to Niranjana written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		If I go to Delhi, then on your request I shall go to visit your father without fail. For the time being there are plans for me to go to Russia. When I go there, it may be via Delhi. If so, then I will step down and see your father also.
Letter to Satsvarupa written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		One of our life members here in India, and our good patron as well, has requested some back issues of BTG. So please send him as many back issues as are available, and if there are none there, then you may instruct Karandhara to do the same. Otherwise just you send some.


1971 - April 16

Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I want to make a book trust of all my books. The idea is that the book trust will manage all publicity and distribution. One-half of the money should be spent for building our temples, and one-half should be used for reprinting our books.
Letter to Manager of Central Bank of India written from Bombay

1971 - April 17

Letter to Advaita written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		You know how much I am anxious to see this enlarged edition of Bhagavad-gita As It Is printed and also we are being requested for this book from all parts of the world, so everybody is also anxious.
Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Four pairs of Deities were said to be donated by the Birla Trust and another two pairs by the Dalmia-Jayan Trust. So far, four sets have been dispatched, but where are the other two pairs? You should arrange for them to be sent to New York from where they will be distributed to the appropriate centers. In New Vrndavana we will require seven pairs of Deities for the proposed seven temples.


1971 - April 19

Letter A to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Most probably I shall have to go to Russia for a fortnight. So my passport is immediately necessary. I think Amritanananda and Rahul may be required to go with us because their names have been suggested.
Letter B to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Now you can consult our lawyer friends that I want my foreign disciples to remain here to assist me in my activities of Sankirtana Movement, so whether the Government can ask them to go away? Our Society is registered, our activities are bona fide, I am a preacher and if I maintain my disciples and assistants properly, how can the Government ask them to go?
Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Sending devotees there is one thing, but why not create devotees? To send devotees from here or anywhere else is more difficult than to create devotees locally. If need be, you can write to America. Here also we are trying to have a very good center and require more devotees, and many are coming.
Letter to Deputy Commissioner of Police written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		The thing is that this Sankirtana Movement which I am propagating all over the world was also exhibited in the Cross Maidan for eleven days which I think you must have seen. So in India I am especially present here to popularize this movement for awakening God Consciousness of people in general and they are appreciating it very much.
Telegram to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay

1971 - April 20

Letter to Unknown written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I have guaranteed their staying in India in the matter of their maintenance and security and still they are being asked to leave the country. I cannot understand what are the legal intricacies in this connection. If you will kindly give me direction how they can stay, it will be very kind of you. I require their help very much in connection with the Hare Krishna Movement.


1971 - April 21

Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Our Krishna Consciousness Movement is so nice that we not only solve the problem of white and black tension, but all kinds of other tensions as well—social, political, religious, racial, and all other departmental activities of human society. The fact is there but we require the time and energy to put it into effect.
Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Today Gurudasa and his wife Yamuna are going there. You wanted some married couple. They are the best pair and if required they can remain in Delhi to organize things nicely.
Letter to Ranadhira written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		We are more interested in distributing our books. Incense sales are clearly business only, but when we sell our books that means we push forward our movement. Of course they can both be done together.
Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Sriman Bhagavan das is mailing out one newsletter of our activities to the Indian families in U.S.A. to gain their support, especially in Chicago. I have seen one copy and it is very nice, so I have asked that he send a copy to each and every one of our life members here in India as frequently as they are printed up.


1971 - April 22

Letter to John Milner written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Yes, incense distribution has been very helpful in many centers for maintaining financially, but we are not businessmen. So producing candles for distribution is not at all necessary.
Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I beg to thank you for your kindly improving our mission in Western world by the hard work of all my students there, and for keeping my apartments and gardens nicely. Just as you are all feeling separation grief for me, similarly I am feeling for you.

vanipedia.org 		So far taking sannyasa is concerned, you are already more than Sannyasi because your life is dedicated to Krsna. Sannyas does not mean change of dress.
Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Regarding Festival in Calcutta, I shall attend. Even though I go to Moscow by the 1st May 1971 for a fortnight only, still I shall be able to come back by the 14th of May 1971 and attend your festival in due course. In that case it will be good advertisement for me that I am turning back to Calcutta after preaching in Moscow.


1971 - April 23

Letter to Manager of Bank of Baroda written from Bombay
Letter to Professor G. G. Kotovsky written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		My life is dedicated to spreading this Krishna culture all over the world. I think if you give me a chance to speak about the great Krishna culture and philosophy in your country, you will very much appreciate the simple programme with great profit. This culture is so well planned that it would be acceptable by any thoughtful man throughout the whole world.


1971 - April 24

Letter to Jaya Jagadisa written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		When one is factually experiencing existence of pure spiritual service to Krsna, he enjoys fullness of eternal life full of bliss and knowledge. So one should always strive for this end and thus be released from the grips of material happiness and miseries which characterize the conditional, mundane life within the temporary cosmic manifestations.
Letter to Jayapataka written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		When some men go there to Calcutta from here, they will take one big pair of marble Deities for installation there; the brass Dieties from Gorakhpur will be installed in Mayapur.
Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Our incense trademark should be registered now. I understand that there is one man in Bombay who has plagiarized our Spiritual Sky label, so we are serving him the proper notice to stop this plagiarizing business. So income is increasing there. That is very good.
Letter to Shekhar Prasad Shrestha written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		One can love Krishna without andy inquiry; that is the highest perfection. To know Krishna as God is not so exalted a position as to love Krishna without knowing. That is the highest perfection. Knowledge means discrimination. The gopis loved Krishna without discrimination. They loved Him spontaneously as He was very beautiful in the view of the gopis.


1971 - April 25

Letter to Jagadisa written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I have seen the copy of the newsletter drawn up to send to influential people, etc. there in Canada and it is very nice. So you can send such newsletters to all our life members in India also. I have already instructed Bhagavan das in this connection and sent him a complete list of names and addresses. So you can take instructions from him and do the needful.
Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I have already informed you that if Mohta's house is available completely vacated, then immediately we can purchase, paying cash down. If it is not available, completely vacated, then let us occupy the first and second floors as tenants. If that also is not possible, then you can enter into agreement with the son of Lila Mohan Sing Roy for leasing the flat for one year from the month of May.


1971 - April 26

Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Your idea for selling advertisements for Rathayatra issue of BTG is very good. This idea we have implemented both in Bombay and Calcutta and it has proven very good for collecting money.
Letter to Manager of Punjab National Bank written from Bombay

1971 - April 27

Letter to Bali-mardana written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		It is also encouraging to note that one educated boy is wanting to translate some of our literature into Tamil language, so encourage him.
Letter to Gurudasa written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		So many Christian missionaries are working in this country. Why not Krishna Conscious missionaries? They should be given special consideration. As a missionary I was given special consideration in your country, similarly you all should be given special consideration here.
Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		So far as your going to Russia, you should not take interest in this Russian program. Your presence in Delhi is absolutely required. If the Russian invitation comes, then I shall go alone with an assistant. But your service is very much needed in Delhi. All the proper arrangements are being made for the Russian tour and we are expecting the invitation very soon.


1971 - April 28

Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		One thing is that in some cases I wasn't certain whether the names given were masculine or feminine. So from now on in all such cases the letter M or F, indicating Male or Female, must follow the name in brackets.
Letter to Ramesvara, Badrinarayan, Vaidyanath, Trilochana, Paratrikananda, Kulapradip, Jayanarayana, Iksvakurani, Lilasakti, Santanandi, Vikramini and Riktananda written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Now it is your duty that you always must keep yourselves fit in Krishna's service. The formula is very simple and if you will follow undeviatingly then your rapid advancement in Krishna Consciousness is certain.


1971 - April 29

Letter to Bhagavan written from Bombay

1971 - April 30

Letter to Central Bank of India written from Bombay
Letter to Gurudasa and Yamuna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Presently Mahantaji wants to transfer the property to us and wants to go there to Vrindaban on the 8th or the 15th May. So now you can decide when to go there so that he can transfer the property to us and at the same time have Sankirtana, preferably for two or three days.
Letter to Karandhara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I am very much anxious to know about Brahmananda. I had advised Brahmananda not to go to Pakistan after the civil war began there but I am afraid that he was very daring and might have gone against my instruction. So I am very very much anxious to know about Brahmananda. The whole day has been full of anxiety and still it is going on.
Letter to Manager of Central Bank of India written from Bombay
Letter to Nayanabhirama written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Cleansing oneself as well as teaching others to be clean; these two things must be there simultaneously. None of us have perfect desires but we are trying to be perfect and teach others to be perfect as far as possible. They cannot be separated but must go together as parallel lines. Siksa and diksa. Siksa means learning. diksa, or initiation, means the beginning of spiritual realization.


   
 
   
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