A Month in the Life of Srila Prabhupada - January 1976

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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,

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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.


Jan 1 to 2 - Madras

1976 - January 1

Lecture BG 03.27 - Madras
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vanipedia.org 		This morning these press reporters were asking me, "What is the purpose of your movement?" So I said, "To educate the mudhas, that's all." This is the sum and substance of this Krsna consciousness movement, that we are trying to educate the mudhas.

vanipedia.org 		So, so many people, sometimes they come forward to give me some credit that I have done very wonderful thing. So I reply that "I do not know how to do something wonderful. I cannot manufacture gold, I cannot show any jugglery, but if there is any credit, then the only credit is I don't adulterate. That's all. The pure milk, I don't show my expert service by adding water in it. That I do not do. So we present Bhagavad-gītā as it is.

vanipedia.org 		We are not concerned with others. We are pushing on. Kṛṣṇa consciousness means our mission is to present before you what Kṛṣṇa says. That's all. We are not concerned what other says.


1976 - January 2

760102 - Morning Walk - Madras

vanipedia.org 		Created a havoc by misinterpreting Bhagavad-gītā, all people. According to their whims, "Five rupees note means four rupees," by imagination, they have created havoc all over the world. Otherwise everything is there. Avajānanti māṁ mūḍhāḥ (BG 9.11). If we take Kṛṣṇa's instruction, then whole world becomes immediately happy. But they will not take it. They will manufacture their own: "Two plus two equal to five" or "three," not exactly to four.
760102 - Lecture SB 07.06.01 - Madras
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vanipedia.org 		This is Prahlāda Mahārāja. He is one of the authorities of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. There are twelve authorities mentioned in the śāstras: svayambhūr nāradaḥ śambhuḥ, kumāraḥ kapilo manuḥ, prahlādo janako bhīṣmo, balir vaiyāsakir vayam.
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Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada
"Actually dharma means God, and our relationship with God, and acting according to that relationship so that we may attain the ultimate goal of life. That is dharma—sambandha, abhidheya, prayojana, these three things. The whole Vedas are divided into three states. Sambandha: what is our connection with God? That is called sambandha. And then abhidheya. According to that relationship we have to act. That is called abhidheya. And why do we act? Because we have got the goal of life, to achieve the goal of life. So what is the goal of life? The goal of life is that to go back to home, back to Godhead. That is goal of life."
760102 - Lecture SB 07.06.01 - Madras

vanipedia.org 		The whole Vedas are divided into three states. Sambandha, what is our connection God. That is called sambandha. And then abhidheya. According to that relationship we have to act. That is called abhidheya. And why do we act? Because we have got the goal of life, to achieve the goal of life. So what is the goal of life? The goal of life is that, to go back to home, back to Godhead. That is goal of life.
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vanipedia.org 		We are making different plans but it will not be successful. That much I explained last night, that we are thinking independent and we are planning so many things independently to become happy. It is not possible. That is not possible. That is māyā's illusory play. Daivī hy eṣā guṇa-mayī mama māyā duratyayā. You cannot surpass.


Jan 3 to 8 - Nellore

1976 - January 3

Morning Walk - Nellore
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vanipedia.org 		Because you have accepted this material body, you are foolishly thinking that you are not eternal. Otherwise, as God is eternal, you are also eternal.

vanipedia.org 		Preach this truth to the world, that "You are all rascals. Why you are thinking independently?" Huh? "Why I am rascal?" "Because you are thinking independently. That is the proof that you are a rascal."

vanipedia.org 		If I say that "I am ISKCON," what is the wrong there? Because I have created this; therefore I say, "ISKCON means I. I am ISKCON." So what is the wrong there?
Conversation - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		"These rascals, out of false ego, and vidmūḍha, foolishly declaring that 'I am the doer of everything. I can do everything independently." Kartāham iti manyate. Manyate means "falsely think." Actually, he is nothing but a small particle. This egotism is the root cause of suffering. Discuss all these things amongst yourselves and preach, and inform these rascals, so-called civilized scientists and philosopher.
Letter to Ramesvara Prabhu written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		My Guru Maharaja was very much anxious about selling books and preaching, so you are pleasing him by this bombastic flood of books all over the world.

vanipedia.org 		The new Sixth Canto Bhagavatams are very nice. Yes, actually they are worshipable Deities. Be careful that our books do not appear like Bible printing. Sometimes the Christians also put gold guilding on their books, but people are adverse to purchasing Bibles. Neither our books should be given free, there must be some renumeration, otherwise it will be like Bible selling.
Letter to Sri Subrahmanyan written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		Regarding your request for some books, the best thing will be if you ask some able person to buy them for you. Or you may ask for the fare to come to Madras and live with the devotees of our Movement. The address in Madras is 50, Aspiran Gardens, 2nd Street, Kilpauk, Madras-10. If you live with our men following our program then you will also get opportunity to read all our books.
Letter to Trivikrama written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		Unless we get local devotees it is very difficult to maintain. So try to maintain the center with local devotees, that is my urgent desire. Regarding the "dust" supposedly brought from the moon, that dust can be gotten anywhere. It has already been openly admitted that the same dust is available on this earth planet. These astronauts and scientists are all bluffing. But Srila Vyasadeva is the correct authority. Just study Srimad-Bhagavatam carefully with full faith in Krishna and Guru and all knowledge will be revealed.


1976 - January 4

Morning Walk - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		Try to understand this point. Our system, paramparā system, is that I am just like disciple of Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī. I don't say that I am liberated. I am conditioned. But because I am following the instruction of Bhaktisiddhānta, I'm liberated. This is the distinction between conditioned and liberated.

vanipedia.org 		He (Lord Caitanya) left the credit (going to the Western countries) for me. He loves His devotee more than Himself.
Lecture - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		We must know that we are dependent. We are dependent on the laws of material nature, and the material nature is working under the direction of Kṛṣṇa.
Letter to Hrdayananda written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		This book publishing was the most important work of my Guru Maharaja and he ordered me to continue in the Western world. So I am very much indebted to all of you who are helping me to carry out the order of Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami. Please see that all of our books are translated as nicely as this edition of Bhagavad-gita As It Is.

vanipedia.org 		Jagadisa Prabhu also is thinking to come as my GBC secretary for the month of February. If you come in February I have no objection, I can have three dozen secretaries. If your business will not suffer, you are welcome anytime. I wish to remain with all my disciples together, but we have to do preaching work and therefore have to remain separate. But actually there is no question of separation for one engaged in Lord Krishna's service.


1976 - January 5

Lecture SB 06.01.06 - Nellore
Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada
"Just like in our ordinary life, if we commit some sinful activity and if we plead in the court, 'My dear judge, I did not know the law,' so this kind of pleading will not help him. Ignorance is no excuse. Therefore human life is distinct from animal life. If we live in human life without caring for the supreme laws, then we are destined to suffer. Therefore in the human society there is a system of religion and scripture. It is the duty of the human being to understand the laws of the nature, the injunction in the śāstras and live very honestly according to the direction."
760105 - Lecture SB 06.01.06 - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		If you keep yourself on the platform of chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra and do not commit willfully again sinful life, then you are liberated.
Letter to Jadurani written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		Yes, if Lord Visnu appeared as a Saivite then He must have Saivite tilaka. The brahmanas in Krishna lila should have shaved heads and sikhas.
Letter to Jagadisa written from Nellore
Letter to Radhavallabha written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		The Nectar of Instruction has come out very nice. It is very important and must be immediately read by all devotees. In the near future we shall introduce the Bhakti-sastri examination for second initiation and this shall be one of the required books of study. Anyone who reads it will immediately understand what Krishna Consciousness is. Some minister in Bombay recently asked me how to create morality amongst the students, because the students are all vagabounds. If this book is introduced for study in the schools and colleges it will give a clear idea of what morality actually is. It is a most important book.

vanipedia.org 		I will have to see personally what are the mistakes in the synonyms and also how you intend to correct them. I was not satisfied with the corrections that were made before. I saw some changes which I did no approve.

vanipedia.org 		Please dedicate your life to publishing all our books. It is our most important work.
Letter to Satsvarupa written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		Yes, as a Sannyasi and GBC your first duty is to read my books. Otherwise how will you preach? In order to remain steadily fixed in Krishna consciousness there must be a sound philosophical understanding. Otherwise it will become only sentiment. Whenever you find time please read my books.

vanipedia.org 		Our first business is this book distribution. There is no need of any other business. If this book distribution is managed properly, pushed on with great enthusiasm and determination and at the same time if our men keep spiritually strong, then the whole world will become Krishna conscious.


1976 - January 6

Morning Walk - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		Whatever books we have got, it should be studied. Bhakti-śāstrī means Nectar of Devotion, Bhagavad-gītā, Nectar of Instruction, Beyond Death—in this way we select some ten books. That is bhakti-śāstrī. Then we come to Bhāgavata, then we come to Caitanya-caritāmṛta, in this way. So from next year, unless one passes bhakti-śāstrī, he cannot be second initiated. First initiation is open for everyone. "Come on. Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa." That will purify him. Then let him understand what is bhakti.
Letter to Aksayananda written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		I am glad to know that new men are coming to help with the activities in Vrindaban temple. The kitchen department should be very clean and things should not be wasted. This is the first consideration.

vanipedia.org 		Our temple in Vrindaban must be managed expertly that everyone who comes is given caranamrta and prasadam of the Deity.
Letter to All Governing Body Commissioners written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		Factually, there are numerous instances when our sannyasis and brahmanas have fallen down often due to insufficient understanding of the philosophy.

vanipedia.org 		Śrīla Prabhupāda has mercifully made the most essential scriptures available to us in his books. The problem is that not all the devotees are carefully studying the books, the result being a fall down or at least unsteadinesss.
Letter to Dina Dayala written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		If it is possible to get our books translated into Greek that will be very helpful for your preaching. In the meantime as you are preaching to intelligent persons such as the lawyer you met, they will be able to read English, so you can give them our English books.

vanipedia.org 		Have them also chant the Hare Krishna mantra and as far as you can arrange, feed them nice Krishna prasadam. That is our entire process. I started this movement just in this way. It is not very difficult. The important thing is that you behave nicely, chant all your rounds and follow strictly the regulative principles. Example is better than precept. These spiritual practices are our actual strength.


1976 - January 7

Lecture SB 06.01.09 - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		Nārada Muni said that "I have not come here to ask for deerskin, but I simply ask you that if you want to kill the animals, you kill them total. Why you are killing half?" The hunter said, "What is the difference between killing whole and killing half?" Actually he had no idea about pāpa and puṇya. Actually, those who are animal-hunter, they cannot understand what is spiritual life, what is God, what is sinful life, what is pious life.
Conversation - Nellore
Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada
"By pious activities you can be elevated to the higher planetary system in the heavenly planet, but that does not mean completion of your suffering of the material world. Kṛṣṇa has said, therefore, ābrahma-bhuvanāl lokāḥ punar āvartino 'rjuna (BG 8.16). Even you are promoted to the Brahmaloka, where the standard of living, duration of life, is very, very big, still, you cannot avoid there these material pains and pleasure, because after finishing your resultant action of pious activities you'll come..., you'll have to come back again in this lower planetary system. Kṣīṇe puṇye puṇar martya-lokaṁ viśanti (BG 9.21). After the resultant action of pious activity is finished, you are again dragged within this lower planetary system. Therefore, unless you take to the devotional path, bhakti, because Kṛṣṇa says, bhaktyā mām abhijānāti yāvān yaś cāsmi tattvataḥ (BG 18.55), if you want to understand God, Kṛṣṇa, then you have to take the only path, bhaktyā, bhakti, or devotional service."
760107 - Lecture SB 06.01.09 - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		I am eating something not very superior, but if I get the chance of eating something superior, then I give up this inferior. So there is no question of making it vacant or void. To fill up the place with better things. So when you think of Kṛṣṇa, then you forget māyā. Otherwise you are entrapped with māyā.
Letter to Bhakta Ralph written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		As long as Siddha Svarupa Maharaja and Tusta Krishna Maharaja act as sannyasis, ie. dress in dhoti, keep shave headed with sikha, follow strictly the rules and regulations and preach from my books, I have no objection.

vanipedia.org 		Sometimes there will be a little misunderstanding between Godbrothers, that is even going on amongst liberated souls. What is important is that everyone must engage in Krishna's service under the direction of the spiritual master.
Letter to Brahmananda written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		The first business is that the GBC must see to the management of their zones. Still, I require a permanent secretary. In addition, one GBC man may come and go.
Letter to Brisakapi written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		First see that you have sufficient brahmanas who are very well trained and qualified, then you can consider to install Sita, Rama, Laksmana, and Hanuman. They are the ideal King and it will be very suitable that They reign over the capitol of America. Now you have got Gaura Nitai Deities, so you can go ahead and get Prabhupada and Bhaktisiddhanta Deities immediately. Guru and Gauranga worship is standard for all our temples.

vanipedia.org 		You must see that the brahmanas are given sufficient time to read the books. Soon we shall be introducing the Bhakti-sastri examination which all brahmanas will be expected to pass. It will be based on Bhagavad-gita, N. O. D., Nectar of Instruction, Isopanisad, and the small paperback books like Easy Journey. A brahmana should be pandita.
Letter to Madhudvisa written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		If some of the trustees are not abiding by the principles or not chanting 16 rounds, then they should be induced by the other trustees who are following, to step down.
Letter to Upendra written from Nellore

vanipedia.org 		We have got so many books now and I want all of my disciples to read them carefully.

vanipedia.org 		Soon we shall be instituting Bhakti-sastri examinations and all brahmanas will have to pass. So utilize whatever time you find to make a thorough study of my books. Then all your questions will be answered.


1976 - January 8

Morning Walk - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		You can define anything. That does not mean that your definition is perfect. Actually we have to... Who...? Suppose Hindu. So who is not accepting Bhagavad-gītā? In the Bhagavad-gītā where is the mention of "Hindu"? Hmm? Kṛṣṇa says that "I am the father of all living entities." So why do they say that this is Hindusim?
Lecture SB 06.01.15 - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		When one gives up these material desires, then he is desireless. But one cannot be desireless. That is not possible. Then he is dead and gone. So desirelessness means no material desires. So we cannot be desireless, but desirelessness means no bhukti, no yogic siddhi, neither oneness, monism.
Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada
"This movement is giving the chance to everyone. It doesn't mean for any particular nation, particular country or particular person. For everyone. Caitanya Mahaprabhu said, 'All over the world'. Caitanya Mahāprabhu said, 'All over the world, in every village and every town, this message will be spread'. And that is being done now. So it is a great movement. I request you all to join wholeheartedly. Thank you very much. Hare Kṛṣṇa."
760108 - Lecture SB 06.01.15 - Nellore
Conversation - Nellore

vanipedia.org 		They do not know what is nature. Nature is an instrument, and there must be an operator. So that they do not know, the operator. Just like a child is thinking the motorcar is going automatically. He does not know there is a driver. The child sees that the airplane is flying. They think it is automatically going. And there is a pilot, he does not know. Similarly, these rascals, they are studying nature, but nature is an instrument only. It is being operated by Kṛṣṇa.


Jan 9 - Madras

Morning Walk - Madras

vanipedia.org 		Prahlada Maharaja said: "This kind of endeavor you should not do." Exploitation. Not exploitation; I mean to say, unnecessarily trying for developing economic condition. The modern civilization is: "Exploit nature and materially be opulent."


Jan 9 to 12 - Bombay

1976 - January 9

Letter to Abhirama written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I was very glad to see how your temple is now amongst the big leaders of book distribution. This is a sure sign of spiritual strength, for where there is preaching there must be life. Please go on increasing more and more the book distribution. You are working in the right direction.
Letter to Nitai written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Now beginning from this year's Mayapur festival the devotees will begin preparing for Bhakti-sastri examination. Therefore we require a guidebook for Deity worship, arcana-paddhati, based on Hari-bhakti-Vilasa. All brahmanas will be responsible to learn this book. I would like to have the manuscript ready as soon as possible, preferably by Gaura Purnima.
Letter to Tusta Krsna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		So far devotees being hesitant to distribute books on account of pressure, sometimes pressure is required, especially when one is not so advanced. Of course it has to be applied properly, otherwise there may be some bad taste.

vanipedia.org 		It is vaidhi bhakti—vaidhi means "must." Sometimes devotees are promised a plate of maha-prasadam for the biggest distributer. There is no harm. Actually one should try to serve Krishna to his or her full capacity without thought of reward—service is itself the reward. But this takes time to actually realize and until that platform is achieved some pressure or inducement is required.

vanipedia.org 		Bhakti-sastri, Bhakti-vaibhava, Bhaktivedanta, and Bhakti-sarvabhauma. All our brahmanas and anyone wanting to become brahmana, will have to sit for examination once a year at Mayapur. They will be expected to know Bhagavad-gita, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, Sri Isopanisad, a book soon to be published on Deity worship, as well as all the small paperbacks.
Letter to Vishambhar written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I have received so many samples of translations from different persons. Most of them are not very good. Of all, I like the Goswami Nrsimha Vallabha.
Letter to Yasomatinandana written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Now people are seeing how genuine our movement is, they are coming forward to offer us so many places. We simply have to maintain our strict principles, keeping ourselves pure, Otherwise, there are so many bogus institutions doing business in the name of God and simply cheating the people. We have to be careful not to degenerate like these others. Our strength depends upon regular chanting the required 16 rounds and rigidly adhering to the regulative principles.


1976 - January 10

Letter to Locanananda written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		The Brahmins must practice cleanliness, internally by chanting the Lord's glories and externally by bathing regularly. In addition the brahmanas should study carefully, especially Gita, Isopanisad, Nectar of Devotion and Nectar of Instruction as well as all the small paperbacks. Soon we will have yearly examinations for brahmanas based on these books and those who pass will be awarded Bhakti-sastri titles.
Letter to Pusta Krsna written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Thank you for appreciating Sri Caitanya-caritamrta. There is no need to feel sad at the end of a chapter or a volume because there is always another chapter and another volume. There is no scarcity. You want more nectarine and the supply is also there. Those who are actually looking for spiritual culture will find immense wealth in Caitanya-caritamrta.
Letter to Ramesvara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Enclosed please find one book written by Harikesa Prabhu called, Spiritual Dialectism. Please first of all print it in Back to Godhead magazine and if the response is good it maybe made into a book along the lines of Svarupa Damodaras book, The Scientific Basis of Krishna Consciousness.

vanipedia.org 		Sometimes there is criticism that our men are not sufficiently learned, especially the brahmanas. Of course second initiation does not depend upon passing an examination. How one has moulded his life—chanting, attending arati, etc., these are essential. Still, brahmana means pandita. Therefore I am suggesting examinations.
Letter to Sri Jayadayal Dalmia written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		As you have suggested that someone from our institution be opted as a member of the Managing Committee., I have selected Sri Vishvambhar Dayala as well as myself. Both of us may be made members, and I shall give instructions through him.
Letter to Subhavilasa written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		All blessings upon you for securing this church. Krishna will certainly be pleased upon you. Now you and your good wife are both initiated, chant faithfully 16 rounds daily, and follow the four regulative principles. This will insure your spiritual perfection.
Letter to Svarupa Damodara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Sometimes there is criticism that our men are not sufficiently learned, especially the brahmanas. Of course second initiation does not depend upon passing an examination. How one has moulded his life—chanting, attending arati, etc., these are essential. Still, brahmana means pandita. Therefore I am suggesting examinations.
Letter to Visvakarma written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		We can explain what God is, so people are appreciating more and more our Movement. Now by Krishna's grace you have a beautiful Temple, use it to preach very vigorously. If you all strictly follow the principles and chant sixteen rounds, your spiritual strength will be insured, and our Movement will become increasingly prominent.


1976 - January 11

Letter to Bahudak written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I was very glad to learn how our devotees are coming out victorious in the preaching to the university professors and students. Other groups have no philosophy nor do they have any idea of spiritual life, what to speak of living it. Our movement is authorized. Our books are based on the statements of the most exalted devotees.

vanipedia.org 		Our books are based on the statements of the most exalted devotees. And if we follow strictly the guidelines for devotional service as they are given in the Nectar of Devotion and Nectar of Instruction, then no one can touch us. Our position is definitely due to our books, therefore I am always pressing on this point.

vanipedia.org 		The harmonium may be played during bhajan if there is someone who can play melodiously. But it is not for kirtana and arati.
Letter to Kirtiraja written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		The most important aspect of our preaching is Kirtana. Induce the people to chant, that is the only thing. Then everything else will follow. The goal is to make devotees and books; both are required. Distributing the books will make devotees. To make a devotee means to make someone purified.

vanipedia.org 		Reading the books will purify the intelligence. A purified heart and mind means Krishna Consciousness. Don't try to become big very fast. That is not possible. Go slowly.

vanipedia.org 		My advise is that you and your wife should preach together. But your wife doesn't like this so what can I do?
Letter to Rupanuga written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		The bombastic distribution of Krsna Trilogies in New York is wonderful. I have read the report given in the Sankirtana Newsletter. But one thing is whether they have collected enough to cover all the costs. I have heard that despite all this distribution, now there is a big debt to the Book Fund. The GBC has to manage so expertly that there will not be debts.

vanipedia.org 		Many people have mentioned the nice prasadam distribution program in our New York Temple. I have heard also that on Sundays there are 500 people attending. So there is tremendous scope for preaching.

vanipedia.org 		In the six day book distribution, Eastern zone was first. This is our most important work. All the leaders should tax their brains for increasing the sales of our books. I have always said that if we simply rely on book distribution all our needs will be met.

vanipedia.org 		We shall never use this artificial fertilizer on our farms. It is forbidden in the sastras. If you plant easily grown crops once in the year, then the earth will not become exhausted. Don't overuse the land.
Letter to Sri Kapur written from Bombay

1976 - January 12

Morning Walk - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		We accept atheist, one who does not believe in the Vedas. Therefore we have rejected the Buddha philosophy. They could not exist in India. But those who are preaching atheism through Vedas, impersonal, they are more dangerous.
Lecture SB 05.05.01 Hindi - Bombay
Letter to Ramesvara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the improvements of gold stamping and gold guilding on the Bhagavatams, I have already advised Radhavallabha Prabhu. Simply to make fashionable and increase the price may hamper the sales. Rather decrease the price.

vanipedia.org 		The books distribution in Los Angeles during the six day period is transcendental samadhi. They are working in trance, not on the material platform. No common man can work so hard, it is not possible. Working without sleep means no death.


Jan 13 to 15 - Calcutta

1976 - January 13

Morning Walk - Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Dishonest. They are producing only dishonest men.
Lecture SB 05.05.02 Bengali - Calcutta
Letter to Aksayananda written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Dramas are alright if you can perform them nicely. Even if you don't speak them in English, they can be rendered into Hindi on the microphone while the drama goes on. But the puppet shows should be stopped. It is nonsense.
Letter to Brahmananda written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Our movement is so large it requires expert management and strong vigilence. Now you (a GBC member) are finding out so many things were mismanaged, but why didn't you find out before? What is the use of complaining now?
Letter to Jayatirtha written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		So far your suggestion that they sew clothes for the sannyasis Deities it is not possible. Sannyasis may have no connection with women.
Letter to Sri K. Raghupati Rao written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Krishna is not an ordinary human being. How can you think that Krishna is contradicting Himself in His own statements? It is your concoction.The jiva is jivatma and Krishna is paramatma. Where is the contradiction?
Letter to Yamuna and Dinatarine written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Sita Devi, Mother Laksmi, wife of Lord Ramacandra, went to live with Valmiki Muni in a cottage. Although she was a King's daughter and a King's wife, she preferred to live very humbly in the cottage of Valmiki Muni with two sons in the absence of Ramacandra. That should be the ideal example. Women when not with husband must live very very humbly and simple life.


1976 - January 14

Lecture SB 05.05.02 Bengali - Calcutta

1976 - January 15

Morning Walk - Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		All the young boys, they are keeping big, big hair. That is foretold in Bhagavata, five thousand years: "In Kali-yuga, they will think by keeping long hair they become more beautiful."


Jan 15 to 31 - Mayapur

1976 - January 15

Lecture Excerpt - Mayapur
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vanipedia.org 		That is the greatest achievement in this movement, that everyone forgets the bodily conception of life. Nobody thinks here as "European," "American," "Indian," "Hindu," "Muslim," "Christian." They forget all these designation, and simply they are ecstatic in chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra. So kindly what you have begun, do not break it. Continue it very jubilantly. And Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the master of Māyāpur, He will be very much pleased upon you, and ultimately you will go back to home, back to Godhead.

vanipedia.org 		Māyāpur Chandrodaya temple, is meant for transcendental United Nation. What the United Nation has failed, that will be achieved here by the process recommended by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Conversation - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Now you cannot get one room. So because it was famous, that ghost-hauntly house, nobody was taking it. So I took it. (laughs) I don’t care for ghost. Actually there was ghost.
Letter to Cidananda written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Where ever you stay you must chant 16 rounds daily and strictly adhere to the regulative principles as well as try to study my books.
Letter to Makhanlal written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Brahmin means to be very clean, inside by chanting the Lord's glories and externally by regular bathing. Teach him these things by your personal example.
Letter to Mark Phillips written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Please continue to chant Hare Krishna, read our books, and associate with the devotees. In this way you will surely become Krishna Conscious.
Letter to Sri Pillai written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		I beg to thank you for your kind appreciation of my humble preaching activities. Please continue to read Bhagavad-gita As It Is. You will derive all spiritual benefit from it. Also if you can find the time, I will request you to visit our Temple in Juhu, Hare Krishna Land.
Letter to T. B. Randler written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		From your letter I can understand that for the time being you are not fixed up. I shall most probably be coming to the U.S. in May, so try to see me at that time and we shall talk about all your points. In the meantime go on chanting Hare Krishna and reading Bhagavad-gita and Srimad-Bhagavatam.


1976 - January 16

Morning Walk - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		We should work for Kṛṣṇa. That's all. It is not that because sannyāsī and brahmacārī, you'll be able. No. Everyone. Svakarmaṇā. Kṛṣṇa says, svakarmaṇā: "Whatever talent you have got, you can serve Me and be perfect." That is the program. They are preparing cloth for the devotees, not for business. Therefore he is serving Kṛṣṇa. To serve devotee and to serve Kṛṣṇa, there is no difference.

vanipedia.org 		They must give up japa; first of all clean. That is japa, first. In the name of japa and dozing and everything is unclean. This nonsense should not be allowed. Ask them, "Stop japping. First of all clean. Then japa, make japa." This is a plea, "japa."
Conversation - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		If one wants full knowledge in life, then he must read Bhagavatam. Bhagavad-gita is the preliminary ABCD, and then let him read Bhagavatam.
Letter to Ajitananda written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Considering your problem I will advise you to chant on your lips since you become tired chanting out loud. Also you can sit and hear your Godbrothers chanting. And you can also hear tapes. Do all of these and there should be no problem.
Letter to Atreya Rsi written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		It has come to my attention that the GBC have not been able to fully participate in the Mayapur festivities due to the annual meeting. Therefore, I am asking all GBC members to come to Mayapur early and hold the meeting in my presence.
Letter to Bhagavan written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		The GBC have not been able to fully participate in the Mayapur festivities due to the annual meeting. Therefore, I am asking all GBC members to come to Mayapur early and hold the meeting in my presence.
Letter to Manager, Central Bank of India written from Calcutta
Letter to Ratnamala written from Calcutta
Letter to Sri S. N. Nayar written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		I have gone through your translation, but it is not acceptable. We have already settled with a Vrindaban gentleman. I am returning herewith your manuscript. Thanking you.


1976 - January 17

Morning Walk - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Can you count how many atoms are there, atomic? That is your limitation. Therefore I say "frog philosophy." The limited wants to study the unlimited. That is frog philosophy. The frog is thinking, "Eh? Three feet. All right, four feet. All right, five feet." He cannot think unlimited, because he is frog. So don't imitate the frog. Take it as it is stated in the śāstra. Then it is all right.
Conversation - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Does it mean he is very advanced in yogic power because he can fly? You are proposing that. Huh? Nothing is any big achievement. The big achievement is how to become Kṛṣṇa conscious. That is wanted.


1976 - January 18

Morning Walk - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Prabhupāda: No, no. Tilaka should be done after bathing.
Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: And then when should the Gāyatrī be said? Right after...
Prabhupāda: After tilaka. Gāyatrī mantra is description of the sun.
Conversation - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		This very word is used in the beginning, that "This bhāgavata-dharma is meant for persons who is not jealous." Otherwise the material whole world is full of jealousy. Even during the time of Kṛṣṇa there was Paundra, out of jealousy. And there were so many. Beginning from Kṛṣṇa's birth the asuras, they were jealous: "How to kill Kṛṣṇa."
Letter to Dr. W. H. Wolf-Rottkay written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		"Men of small intelligence worship the demigods, and their fruits are limited and temporary." The karmis benefits are temporary and those who are seeking after such benefits are "mudhas." Srila Vishvanath Cakravarti Thakura has identified mudhas with karmis. So we are servants of the acharya, therefore we also cannot give any good position to the karmis.
Letter to Dvarakesa written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		If you understand the importance of this Krishna Consciousness Movement, that is my success. The whole world is thinking in the bodily conception of life and thus remaining like animals. The animals cannot be happy but people want to keep themselves like animals.
Letter to Mahamsa written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The ladies must be clearly informed that we are not at all interested to be dictated by them. We cannot construct a meditation hall with Sarasvati and Ganesa or create a library with hodgepodge books. We can simply have our Radha Krishna Temple with facilities for the people in general to study our philosophy joining us in our Krishna Consciousness Movement and as we are doing in our other centres we shall act accordingly.
Letter to Ramesvara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		In the material world there is attraction between men and women and this attraction is stronger than anything else. In the spiritual world there is also attraction, but it is not so strong as the attraction for chanting the Lord's glories.

vanipedia.org 		Our books are qualified to be distributed unlimitedly. We are not fiction writers. It is a fact that no expert booksalesmen can compete with our men. The Librarian has noted the difference between our men and other publisher's men.

vanipedia.org 		The results show that there is no limit to our book distribution. Our books are qualified to be distributed unlimitedly. We are not fiction writers. It is a fact that no expert booksalesmen can compete with our men.
Letter to Yasomatinandana written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Brahmin means to be clean—inside by always chanting the Lord's glories, and outside by regular bathing. Brahmin also means pandita, so they must be able to support their preaching by quoting sastric references. Particularly, they should study Bhagavad-gita, Sri Isopanisad, Nectar of Devotion and Nectar of Instruction as well as all the small paperbacks. There will be a yearly examination for all Brahmins based upon these books.


1976 - January 19

Morning Walk - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Nṛsiṁha-deva wanted to give him benediction, blessings, "Whatever you like." He refused that. He said that "I'm not a mercantile devotee that I'll get some benefit from You but first benediction I want that let me engage in service of Your servant, Nārada Muni." Tava bhṛtya-sevām. "Because my spiritual master gave me blessing therefore I see You. So my first business is to serve him." This is Vaiṣṇava conclusion. So he refused direct service but he wanted blessing that he may be engaged in the service of his spiritual master.
Conversation - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		To stop death, birth, death, old age, is very major problem, but even in small things you cannot do anything. Everywhere you are dependent. And still, they are very much proud that they are advancing in scientific knowledge so that they can overcome the stringent laws of nature.


1976 - January 20

Morning Walk - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		So many rascals are there. And this is the only shelter, these our centers, to be protected from all these rascals. These ISKCON centers are the only shelter. So you have to maintain it very nicely. There is no other shelter. All bogus, more or less.
Letter to Jayatirtha written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Our young men must be trained at the earliest age to not be attached to so many things like the home, family, friendship, society, and nation. To train the innocent boy to be a sense gratifier at the early age when the child is actually happy in any circumstance is the greatest violence.


1976 - January 21

Morning Walk - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Why they should accept Bhagavata? We are not accepting Bible, so why they should accept Bhagavata? That is no argument. You must present the Vedic knowledge in such a way that they will be obliged to accept: "Yes, it is right."
Letter to Rupanuga written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		As things have generally not been so well managed there I have asked him to be ad-hoc President of New York Temple until the coming GBC meeting.


1976 - January 22

Morning Walk - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Qualify yourself. That is wanted. That qualification is sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekaṁ śaraṇam (BG 18.66). He is always prepared to give you light. Just like sunlight is open always, but if you keep yourself in the dark room, how you can take benefit of the sunlight?
Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada
"My Guru Mahārāja used to say—I think I have explained many times—that 'Don't try to see God. Do in such a way that God will see you'. Similarly, don't try to advise God, but follow the advice of God. That is our way."
760122 - Morning Walk - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Prabhupāda: Yes. Yes. They appreciated. Although they do not take Indians very seriously...
Harikeśa: "Third-class citizens."
Prabhupāda: Third class. But they attended my lecture, they purchased my books and they clapped.
Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Oh. South Africa...
Prabhupāda: Yes, South Africa. That I... Very much I was astonished that how these...
Letter to Jagadisa written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		By taxing the Temples or taking loan from the BBT the parents are being allowed to avoid their responsibility. Before having a child the parents should see whether they shall be able to pay for their child's education. The GBC should make an injunction that if they beget children, then whatever the expenses are for supporting Gurukula they must pay for it.
Letter to Jayatirtha written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Your Zone's book distribution is most commendable. It is to your credit as a good manager that there are now no longer any debts to the Book Fund from the Western USA Temples.

vanipedia.org 		All of the leaders should study my books books very carefully, since now everyone will have to appear for the examination. But I don't get any time to go into seclusion. My Guru Maharaja also did not approve of seclusion. He used to say: "Dusta mana, tumi kisera Vaisnava? Pratisthara tare, nirjanera ghare, tava hari-nama kevala kaitava." My dear mind, what kind of Vaisnava are you? Simply for cheap adoration you sit in a solitary place and pretend to chant the Hare Krishna maha-mantra, but this is all cheating.

vanipedia.org 		Don't give them freely. There should be either the option to pay or return. Neither you should give the books to the Librarians of public and hospital libraries, it will not be fruitful.

vanipedia.org 		Let all the grhasthas who wish to, execute business full-fledgedly in the USA and in this way support Gurukula. Business must be done by the grhasthas, not by the sannyasis or brahmacaris. Neither the sannyasis or brahmacaris can be expected to support Gurukula. The parents must take responsibility for their children, otherwise they should not have children.

vanipedia.org 		In the Indian villages like in Vrindaban, they get enough ghee for their personal use, and sufficient excess to be sold to the merchants, who then also get some money. Cow protection means good food and good trade. So I can give you suggestions how to manage everything, but it is up to the GBC to practically execute all these points.

vanipedia.org 		You cannot survive without my mercy and I cannot survive without your mercy. It is reciprocal. This mutual dependence is based on love—Krishna Consciousness.
Letter to Satsvarupa written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I am always very much pleased with our Library Party's preaching. Their work is most important.

vanipedia.org 		Yes, I approve Amarendra's program to have the men go out on book distribution and distribute the feast at the Temple instead of at the college.

vanipedia.org 		The photographs of the St. Louis farm appear very nice. There seems to be ample grazing ground. In India you can't get such nice land, but there is enough good land in America. Just introduce this new type of Krishna Conscious civilization and the whole world will thank you.

vanipedia.org 		I have seen that the Temples in your zone are now leaders in Book Distribution in their respective categories. Particularly Miami, Gainesville, and Houston. I am glad to see that Abhirama is doing well. He is a very intelligent boy. Now he is concentrating on book distribution so there will be no difficulty. This should be our first business. Temple opening is secondary.

vanipedia.org 		In India you can't get such nice land, but there is enough good land in America. Just introduce this new type of Krishna Conscious civilization and the whole world will thank you.
Letter to Bimal Kumar Bhattacharya written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		It is understood from His Holiness Babaji Advaitanandan das Bhaktibhusan that some respectable gentlemen, headed by your Honor, have selected me as the President of Sri Krishna Caitanya Sangeet College, Bhaktivedyalaya Bisramtala, at Serampur. I wish to speak in detail about this institution.


1976 - January 23

Morning Walk - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		These are very strong words, that "You have created a civilization of pig, and for making perfect that civilization you are working like ass." So what is the advancement? A ass is trying to become a pig. What is that civilization? So ideal is to become a pig, and for that, fulfillment of that idea, they are working like ass. Is it not? Just see. Think over.

vanipedia.org 		Now everyone is hankering after very beautiful wife, and Cāṇakya Paṇḍita said, "Then you are bringing one enemy." Just see what is the type of civilization. Because if you become too much attached to wife, then you'll never be able to go out of home and take sannyāsa.
Letter to Gopala Krishna written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the Government trying to acquire our land, I have already told you to finish the Temple immediately. So far paying for Bombay construction.
Letter to Mr. Morris Lapidus written from Mayapur
Letter to Pusta Krsna written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		You must pay your entire debt to the Book Fund in the future, otherwise you will become that disciple who spends the money of his Spiritual Master. Since you are paying, there is no need for Radha Damodara Party to pay. Their money is already being utilized for construction in Mayapur.
Letter to Ramesvara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		BBT cannot give loan to Dallas for Gurukula construction. That is not possible.
Letter to M. N. Chaudhuri written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		We are developing a plan to be self-sufficient. Namely, to produce our food grains, maintain cows, for drinking milk, and weave cloth for garments. We have plans for erecting a magnificent international city based on this Vedic culture.


1976 - January 24

Letter to Cyavana written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Your normal life is Krishna Consciousness. If you so desire you can stay in Mayapur without taking any responsibility. Simply read books, take Prasadam, and chant Hare Krishna. Now, for the time being, you stay with your father. Later on you can decide.
Letter to Nitai written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		There are two sankhyas - theistic and atheistic. The Sanskrit in the Visnu Purana is even easier than in Raghu-vamsa. Yes, Bhagavad-gita As It Is should be studied from the beginning. There must be study from my books also.
Letter to Prthu Putra written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Narada Muni was cursed by Daksa that he could not stay anywhere very long and this only increases his preaching. So you also increase your preaching and be more merciful to a greater number of persons.
Letter to Sri Debasis Bagahi written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Please go on with your translation work. When I see the translation, then we shall consider the honorarium.
Letter to Sri P. L. Khanna written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Be assured, my devotees in foreign countries do not admit unauthorized persons without first getting my permission.


1976 - January 26

Letter to Agent, Central Bank of India written from Mayapur
Letter to Mahamsa written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The summary is, don't relax the conditions. We can either purchase for the price mentioned in the deeds or take in charity, but we cannot accept any conditions. My letter makes everything explicit. If they decline then try to acquire the land through Government because we have already installed the Foundation Stone.
Letter to Ramesvara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		America has the money, so this is co-operation between the blind men and lame men. This will be a good name to your country, that Americans are building such nice buildings. It will make good relations between India and America. The next chance I have for meeting with Indira Gandhi I shall inform her about how much foreign exchange we are sending. After receiving your encouraging assurance that as book distribution increases the amount BBT sends will also increase, we are now going to attempt the Kuruksetra project and the Jagannatha Puri project.
Letter to Sri M. N. Chaudhuri written from Mayapur
Letter to Sri Tikandas J. Batra written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		My request is that you read carefully the Bhagavad-gita As It Is and do not be mislead by the fools and rascals. The fools and rascals have spoiled Bhagavad-gita simply by their interpretation. We have published it As It Is. Try to visit our center at Juhu—Hare Krishna Land—and associate with the devotees. They will be able to answer all your philosophical questions.


1976 - January 27

Letter to Jnanagamya written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Our real propaganda is to chant the Hare Krishna Maha-mantra, and let the mass of people chant and dance with us. If this movie induces people to chant and dance it is O.K. If it aids our cause then it is welcome.
Letter to Revatinandana written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Where ever you deliver your lectures to students try to introduce at least our small books. If the students purchase these cheaper, smaller books, they will get a permanent impression of Krishna Consciousness. Especially present them Easy Journey to Other Planets, Topmost Yoga, Beyond Birth and Death, Krishna Trilogy, and Nectar of Instruction—these are cheaper and they can purchase them and read them easily.
Letter to Ajit Kumar Chatterjee written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		There were many devotees of Lord Caitanya like Advaita Acarya, and even Lord Nityananda who were grhasthas. Lord Caitanya left His grhastha life. It is a matter of understanding Krishna—that is the real qualification. Whether one is grhastha or sannyasi, how well he knows Krishna.
Letter to Sri Birendra Kisora Roy written from Mayapur
Letter to Sri Gunendunath Chaudhury written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I request you to come here to Mayapur. Live with us for some time, see the situation and conduct of your living with us, and then we shall decide what to do next.


1976 - January 29

Letter to Aksayananda written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		We should certainly have a centre in Kanpur. It is the third most important city in India after Bombay and Calcutta.

vanipedia.org 		I am glad that you are developing the mukut business. Now the devotees must learn so that in the future professionals will not be required.
Letter to Dr. W.H. Wolf-Rottkay written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The Srimad-Bhagavatam says if there is a real presentation of spiritual understanding, then even if it is presented i broken language, it is accepted by high, saintly persons, because it glorifies the Supreme Person. On the other hand, if literature is highly metaphorically composed, if it does not glorify the Lord, it is compared to a place inhabited by the crows.
Letter to Hansadutta written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Yes, begin the bus program village to village, distributing kirtana, prasadam and books. That will make our foundation strong.
Letter to Karandhara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The guru should be treated as good as God. This is stated in all the sastras. The difference is that God is master-God and guru is servant-God. So the installation ceremony for such a murti should be similar to that done for other Deities.
Letter to Svarupa Damodara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		In the philosophy section there should be a class dealing with all the Vaisnava philosophies (the four sampradayas). Music class can be based on the Sama Veda. In the Political Science class Maharaja Prthu's life may also be studied. There should also be a discussion with the GBC regarding what titles should be awarded to students who pass.


1976 - January 30

Letter to Dhrstadyumna written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Please study carefully my books to be enlightened. You have presented our philosophy very nicely. This engladdens me that our students are presenting so convincingly. This is the way to become future preacher.
Letter to Jayatirtha written from Mayapur
Letter to Ramesvara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		It should be printed so that Temples can give to persons who offer small donations, even too small to give a BTG to. It will also impress all intelligent people, that our students can present our philosophy so nicely and authoritatively.


1976 - January 31

Letter to Bhurijana written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Unless there is loving feeling, how is it possible for you to always make offerings to me? The spiritual master is always instructing his disciples and they in turn are always trying to serve their spiritual master. It is a reciprocal relationship of love.
Letter to Gaura Govinda written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		You have no men nor books. Neither you have any place to live. Therefore, the best thing is that you come immediately to Mayapur where I am staying until Gaura Purnima. You can do your translation work nicely here.
Letter to Nalinikanta written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I want that in every village and town there may be Temple. But how far this is possible now, that has to be discussed.
Letter to Kulabhandra Singh written from Mayapur
Letter to Sri K. C. Kapur written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I am remaining in Mayapur most likely until the end of March. At that time I shall be going to Vrindaban. Vrindaban and Kanpur are not far from each other, so it will be most convenient for me to come.


   
 
   
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