A Month in the Life of Srila Prabhupada - October 1974

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Oct 1 to 30 - Mayapur

1974 - October 01

Lecture SB 01.08.21 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		There are so many ways to understand Kṛṣṇa. Some way or other, simply if you understand that Kṛṣṇa is īśvaraḥ paramaḥ kṛṣṇaḥ (Bs. 5.1), that much, that Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead—if you are convinced on this subject matter—then your life is successful.
Letter to Giriraja written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Furthermore we are doing active research. We are demonstrating how people can live peacefully and simply, according to the correct civilization. Our ideas are not man-made imperfect ideas, but perfect scientific conclusions.
Letter to Hansadutta written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The book sales are very encouraging, increasing, increasing. It is very good news. Thank you, I want this. Record selling is temporary. Even George Harrison's record sales do not continue for a long time. But, a book sold becomes a permanent matter for enjoyment. We read the scriptures again and again and it is still fresh. When there is time I go on reading my own books.

vanipedia.org 		From Madhavananda I have heard that there is some worship of yourself by the other devotees. Of course it is proper to offer obeisances to a Vaisnava, but not in the presence of the spiritual master. After the departure of the spiritual master, it will come to that stage, but now wait. Otherwise it will create factions.

vanipedia.org 		Your statements expressing your surrender to your spiritual master is proper. If this principle is followed you will remain pure and always protected by Krsna. Always follow my instructions and my example. This should be your life and soul.

vanipedia.org 		Regarding Edinburgh temple, yes it should be re-opened. I have already explained that once a temple is opened it cannot be closed. Before opening we must consider very carefully, Worship in the temple means to personally call Krsna, and He personally comes, therefore the arrangement must be there for the temple worship to go on nicely before opening any temple.

vanipedia.org 		In Vrindaban there are many dilapidated, important temples started by the Gosvamis, but still they are not closed. They are becoming debtor and debtor and the temple building is practically falling down, but still the Deity worship is going on. This is the principle.

vanipedia.org 		Closing a temple we cannot do. It becomes a farce and is against the bhakti cult. Our principle must be to carefully consider before opening any temple, and once opened it cannot be closed.

vanipedia.org 		In Germany you have to follow this principle. Once opened it cannot be closed. Somehow or other you have to manage to continue the temple worship. That is the devotional cult. If they are closed and it is impossible to re-open, then what can be done? If there is no Deity, then it doesn't matter. If possible re-open the Hamburg temple and transfer the Deity again and worship.

vanipedia.org 		A center without a Deity can be closed, but a center with a Deity if closed it is a great offense. The Deity is not an idol; it is Krsna. We cannot say to Krsna personally, now go away.
Letter to Jagannatha-suta written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		A human being must put the question of why am I suffering. Animals also suffer but they have no sense to put the question of why. The materialists are trying to adjust the disturbances of nature in so many ways.
Letter to Madhavananda written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the 99 year lease, yes do it and construct the temple. I know that George will not ask us to vacate. He is not that type of man. But, still there should be some relationship. We don't want proprietorship. Krsna is the proprietor and He will manage His own affair. But, the worker must be very sincere.
Letter to Ramesvara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The Dollars 5,000 which you have collected for Food Relief may be sent for the construction of the Prasadam Distribution Pavilion here at Mayapur temple. One thousand people will be able to be fed at a time.
Letter to Rupanuga written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		We do not allow divorce, but in your country it is a common thing. Although we do not like it, according to the country, what can be done? There is a Sanskrit saying, Do according to the country's laws. If both the present husband and wife agree to divorce, then they can do it and re-marr, what can be done?


1974 - October 02

Letter to Ken Kaffke written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The opening of the Vrindaban temple has been postponed to after March, 1975, so if you like you can come to our Gaura purnima celebration at Mayapur and then to the Vrindaban festival at that time.


1974 - October 03

Lecture SB 01.08.23 - Mayapur
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vanipedia.org 		This is the study of Kṛṣṇa, that if you become Kṛṣṇa conscious, a sincere servant of Kṛṣṇa, don't be agitated by the dangerous condition of this material world. You simply depend on Kṛṣṇa, and He'll save you.
Lecture Bengali - Mayapur

1974 - October 04

Lecture SB 01.08.24 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		So we should not be afraid. Because this place is dangerous, we should expect always danger. But if we are faithful to Kṛṣṇa, if we simply, I mean to say, expect help from Kṛṣṇa, then Kṛṣṇa will save you. These are the examples by the fight of Mahābhārata.


1974 - October 05

Lecture SB 01.08.25 - Mayapur
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vanipedia.org 		Anyone who is unfit to take the lessons given by the jagad-guru, he is mūḍha. Therefore our test tube is: if one does not know Kṛṣṇa, if one does not know how to follow Bhagavad-gītā, we immediately take him as a rascal. That's all.
Letter to Kirtanananda written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		My desire is that some of our experienced members who have proved their sincerity of service may form the GBC Board so that the management of the whole institution may go on smoothly, and I may be relieved of affairs of management which hampers my writing of books because my attention is diverted.

vanipedia.org 		GBC means to be a practical example to all residents of temples and devotees. If all of us follow this principle of purity, our spiritual position will remain sound, and maya will not touch us.


1974 - October 06

Lecture SB 01.08.26 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I can understand now that how much merciful was my Guru Maharaja that he forced me to take this life.
Letter to Bhurijana written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Wherever you find a suitable place you can go, always keeping sure to follow the regulative principles and chanting 16 rounds. Whatever service you can render that is welcome. Do not deviate from the principles.
Letter to Madhavananda written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		We should utilize our talents without being envious of others. You should do your best, but you should not be envious of others. In material life there is simply envy of others progress, but in spiritual life one encourages another, "Oh you are doing very nice." That is Radharani.


1974 - October 07

Lecture Bengali - Mayapur
Letter to Gargamuni Swami written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The three month tourist visas of Sruti Kirti, Nitai, and myself expire within three weeks time. Could you please send down the necessary forms that we can fill out along with other requirements such as how many photographs are required for an extention of the tourist visa. We of course would prefer not having for all three of us having to go into Calcutta to the immigration office personally.
Letter to Giriraja written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Many have gone to the west an abroad, but on one has done what Srila Prabhupad has done. He has completely brought the Vedic culture to the West, and they are following completely.
Letter to Shaktimati written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Actually I was very ill. I was falling down. But, by your prayers Krishna has kindly made me recover. Because you have prayed to Krishna therefore I have recovered.
Letter to Tulsi written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I am glad that you are taking the recommendation of new initiates very seriously, that they are writing essays. Yes, it is a serious matter. Not that let me take a spiritual master as a pet and I can do whatever I want. No, one must be prepared to follow the order of the spiritual master with life and soul.
Letter to Vajresvari written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I have noted in your letter that you want to serve me. I only want that all you my disciples always think of Krishna and never forget Him for a moment. In this way you can conquer Krishna. He becomes so attracted by pure devotion that He gives Himself to His devotee. And if you get Krishna, then what you want more?

vanipedia.org 		How to think of Krishna that I have given, following the devotional practices and chanting 16 rounds minimum. We have also established worship of the Deity in our temple so that all day long one will automatically think of Krishna, He is so kind. So now Kirtanananda Maharaja has recommended you for twice born initiation.
Letter to Visala written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I think you can let me know how you are doing there in Delhi for collecting for our Vrindaban temple.


1974 - October 08

Lecture SB 01.08.28 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		God is not partial. Just like nowadays, these rascals, they say, "Why God is unkind to the poor man?" No. God is not unkind to the poor man. The poor man, he has become poor by his karma.
Letter to Badarinarayana written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I have given order that once a temple is opened it cannot be closed under any circumstance. This is bhakti cult. In whatever condition I will depend on Krishna.
Letter to Karandhara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		So far we are concerned we are being trained up by following the footsteps of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu. "My Lord I do not want any monetary gain, neither any number of followers, or wife, but simply I want to be engaged in Your causeless devotional service, which means I do not even want salvation."

vanipedia.org 		Now by the grace of Krishna we have got sufficient properties all over the world, so there cannot be any diplomacy or conspiracy by any sane man. All these properties and opulences, whatever we have got, this will not go with me when I go away from this world. It will remain here. I am training some of my experienced disciples how to manage after my departure. So if instead of taking the training, if in my lifetime you people say I am the Lord of all I survey, that is dangerous conspiracy.

vanipedia.org 		I believe all my students they are very serious devotees, maybe sometimes influenced by maya, but they can be corrected and the whole thing will go on as usual without any difficulty. Please try to help me in this connection in this endeavor.
Letter to Mr. Winter written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Regarding what you want to do, I suggest that you discuss the matter with my secretary, Hamsaduta das Adhikari. He is my secretary and you can discuss the matter fully with him. He can be reached at Schloss Rettershof, Konigstein, Taunua, West Germany.
Letter to Pranava written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Do everything very carefully. Our money is collected with great difficulty. I want that not a single farthing may be at stake.


1974 - October 09

Lecture SB 01.08.29 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		A Vaiṣṇava feels for others. A Vaiṣṇava understands that "Those who are not Kṛṣṇa conscious, those who have forgotten Kṛṣṇa, they are rotting under the spell of māyā. Let us do something for them." That is Vaiṣṇava.
Letter to Jadurani written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Regarding asking me questions, yes you can ask, but unless it is sanctioned by me, you cannot act on it.
Letter to Mr. Jayakar written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		You can come direct by motor car. You can contact our man, Gargamuni Swami at 3, Albert Road, and he will arrange for your transportation. It is a very nice, open place. Here we have got our temple and nice accommodation for respectable men.
Letter to Pariksit written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The bodily hues of the devotees of Lord Nityananda, why green? But, it can be done, there is no harm.
Letter to Ramesvara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I have already told you to go on with your business of distributing my books. There is no need of transferring the BBT accounts to New York now. Let it go on as it is.


1974 - October 10

Lecture SB 01.08.30 - Mayapur
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vanipedia.org 		Kṛṣṇa is available so cheaply for the people, especially kalau, in this age of Kali. Still, we are reluctant to chant the holy name. Therefore Caitanya Mahāprabhu regrets, etādṛśī tava kṛpā bhagavan mamāpi: "Although You are so liberal and kind upon this fallen soul, still, unfortunate as I am, I am not inclined to chant this holy name." This is our position, obstinacy, dog's obstinacy.


1974 - October 11

Lecture SB 01.08.31 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		These examples are given in the sastra. They are not exaggeration but actual fact. And we have to take it in good faith. Then we'll make advance in spiritual life.
Letter to Pranava written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The money is already there. There is no question of money, but everything must be done according to regular procedures.
Letter to Ramesvara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Your report of the book distribution there is very encouraging. Make program to distribute our books all over the world. Our books are being appreciated by learned circles, so we should take advantage.
Letter to Sri Govinda written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		We must run the Society on cooperation. Whatever is done, is done. You are all experienced men, and I have confidence that everything can be corrected.
Letter to Srinathji Temple written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		There is a great need for spreading Krishna Consciousness all over the world based on the Bhagavad gita As It Is. We have been successful in this attempt.
Letter to Tejiyas written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I am glad to learn that things are improving. You just maintain Vrindaban, and your duty is finished.


1974 - October 12

Lecture SB 01.08.32 - Mayapur
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vanipedia.org 		Kṛṣṇa has nothing to do. He is the Supreme. Why He shall have some thing to do? Na tasya kāryaṁ karaṇam... This is the definition in the Vedas: "God has nothing to do. He is self-sufficient. Neither He has got any aspiration."
Letter to Mr. Perry Muckerheide written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Before saving others we must first see that we ourselves are protected from the dangerous effects of maya. Therefore my recommendation to you is that you should associate yourself with my disciples in one of our Krishna Consciousness centers, practice our regulative principles, and study my books very carefully.
Letter to Tulsi written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I have visited our Gurukula school in Dallas, and I was quite satisfied how the boys and girls are being trained up to be ideal Vaisnavas. This training from an early age is important, and I also was fortunate to have received such training when I was a child. So why not send Karnapura to Dallas, and come yourself to stay here at Mayapur.


1974 - October 13

Lecture SB 01.08.33 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		So don't remain mūḍhāḥ. This is Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is to educate people not to remain mūḍhāḥ. Be intelligent. It is a very nice cultural movement that it is trying to awaken people to their God consciousness. "Here is God." This is the sum and substance of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Letter to Murtidas written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		This lamentation you have got is not good. Brahma-bhutah prasannatma/ na socati na kanksati (BG 18.54). This is not Krishna consciousness. Do not lament, but go on with your collecting engagement enthusiastically. This is what pleases me. Why are you doubting?


1974 - October 14

Lecture SB 01.08.34 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		We have to finish this material business before we can understand spiritual thing. If one has got still inclination for material things, it is useless waste of time for him to understand.
Letter to Frederico Lourenco written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		You should read Bhagavad-gita As It Is carefully verse to verse and word to word, and you will be benefited, and if you have any difficulty to understand anything I shall be very glad to have your inquiry.
Letter to Gurudas written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Ample money is already coming without your having to go, and Srila Prabhupad has taken responsibility for providing funds whatever you need himself. He wanted you to stay in Vrindaban and manage there. Why have you left?
Letter to Hanuman written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I had heard that you have since gone to Buenos Aires, so please let me know what is your program.
Letter to Stephen Graham written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		If you are sincere, Krishna will help you in all respects. It is said that according to one's sincere desire to have Krishna, Krishna leads one to a bona fide pure devotee of Krishna, and that pure devotee, he is qualified to lead one to Krishna.
Letter to Tusta Krsna written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I have come here to Mayapur and my health has improved much but still I am suffering from high blood pressure. After all, it is old age. As far as possible Krishna will keep me to work, and when He desires I will go. So I wish all my disciples to push on this movement for the rehabilitation of suffering humanity.


1974 - October 15

Lecture SB 01.08.35 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		He is so much absorbed in ignorance that he has no time to think that "Repeatedly I am stealing, and repeatedly I am arrested, and I am punished, I sent to jail. Why I am doing this?"
Lecture Bengali - Mayapur
Letter to Caitya-guru written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		How long do I have to bring devotees from abroad for preaching here in India? You must recruit local devotees. That is wanted. I went to New York without any Indians to help me. You are Indian and this is India, so you cannot create? One experienced man must go and create local man anywhere; that is real preaching.
Letter to Hansadutta written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		For building the temple you can purchase some nearby land and construct. There are so many lands there I have seen. We are going to spend so much for the temple, so what is it to purchase some land?
Letter to Jagatikanda written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I am in due receipt of your letter dated September 12, 1974 with enclosed silken bead bag. I thank you very much for it. I am now using it for my chanting beads, so it is a welcome gift.
Letter to Subala written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I thank you for following the order of your spiritual master. This is the motto of our spiritual life: yasya prasadad bhagavata prasadao.

vanipedia.org 		My other godbrothers they are concerned with litigations, politics, and diplomacy, so what is the pracara? As far as I am concerned I have the blessings of my guru maharaj. I do not need anything else. That is how I went to your country, just to try to carry out his order. By his blessings it has come out successful.


1974 - October 16

Lecture SB 01.08.36 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The aim is to satisfy Viṣṇu. We should always remember this fact, that we are eternally servant, part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa, or Viṣṇu.
Lecture Bengali - Mayapur
Letter to Puranjana, Bhaja Hari, Jananananda, Rohininandana, Partha, Mahavisnu, Nara Haridasa, Patita Uddharanadas and Mukundadas written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the intended election, I have no preference for anyone. Whomever gets the majority election, he has my vote.
Letter to Pusta Krsna written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the book distribution to the Indians, yes that was my program. Hold a meeting and sell books. These books are not fiction or imagination. If the Indians like the authority of the books, take advantage and distribute profusely.
Letter to Revatinandana written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		They must know this fact. By taking to Krishna consciousness they can become purified and no longer have to take birth again in this material world where they are the four-fold miseries of the body.
Letter to Sanka written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I understand from Bhavananda Maharaja that you are invited here to plant a garden. So when you come your questions can be discussed.


1974 - October 17

Letter 01 to Giriraja written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Things are being mismanaged. Why you are building this road without my sanction? This road will spoil the whole scheme. Why are you letting the dictation of the municipality spoil the whole thing? This road must be stopped at any cost. Fight in the court if required.
Letter 02 to Giriraja written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I note that you are ready to accommodate Srila Prabhupad in his come there. In the meantime what about this road that is being constructed? You have not given any report about the intended Government seizure of Hare Krishna Land. What was the results of the hearing?
Letter to Danavir written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		So my mission has come out a success by the mercy of my guru maharaj who sent me on this mission. That was my only qualification in coming to your country, that I had the blessings of my guru maharaj.
Letter to Gurukrpa written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		My blessings are there for you in your collecting program. After all you are already Gurukrpa.
Letter to Mr. Setti written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I have received the report from Gargamuni Swami that things are not being managed properly there. I do not know anything about this road. It must be stopped immediately. I am sending Brahmananda and Gargamuni there to save the situation, and shall be very thankful to you if you help them in every way to stop this road making.
Letter to Sri Kanungo written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I was very much eager to see you in connection with your land that you have donated to our Society. Now we have to make a program how to develop the place to make it a nice preaching center in Orissa.


1974 - October 18

Letter to Bhagavan written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		So far I have studied there is a clique of some enemies to acquire the land and spoil the whole scheme. So we have to save ourselves. Even if there is no sanction to build further buildings, we should maintain what we have got. We should not let anyone infringe on our rights. The book distribution program must be thoroughly organized.
Letter to Dhananjaya written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the land purchased, I am enclosing one copy of one letter to Pranava. The land purchase should be done according to this letter. I shall advise the Bank to pay the necessary money, but the sales agreement and the conveyance deeds must be sent to me for my approval. If necessary I shall advise the bank to give a letter of credit to the Vendor.
Letter to Gangamayi written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		You are right that politics should be avoided. In my personal life I did not participate in the political diplomacy of my god-brothers. I was simply thinking how to fulfill the order of my guru maharaj. He gave me his blessings, and I was saved from any implication. Now I am trying to carry out his instructions strictly, and it has come out successful.
Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Demigod worship is meant for materialistic men whether in goodness, passion, or ignorance. Those in the transcendental position above the qualities of the material world worship Visnu. Most people do not know that Visnu is the ultimate aim of worship.
Letter to Nandalal written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the hole in the Deity, no do not repair it like you have stated. You can fill up the hole with wax, and go on worshiping.


1974 - October 19

Lecture SB 01.08.39 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		By the grace of Kṛṣṇa and Caitanya Mahāprabhu, the result is also same, because Jagāi-Mādhāi was delivered by Them. By the same Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra, thousands of Jagāi-Mādhāi are coming to be purified. The process is the same. This is called paramparā system. If we follow the paramparā system strictly, then the effect will be the same. As it was five thousand years ago, five hundred years ago, the same effect will be now also.
Letter to Ajita written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I am pleased to accept the following as my initiated disciples and their names are as follows: Per Jaderstrand - Prapujaka dasa, and Margaretta Jaderstrand - Mahamedha devi dasi. Upon your recommendation I accept for second initiation Aristahe das Brahmacari, and enclosed is his sanctified brahminical thread and the mantra sheet.
Letter to Giriraja written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		When I come to Bombay at the end of this month or the beginning of next month, if he can arrange my lecture on Bhagavad-gita in all colleges and universities, I shall speak to the students very gladly. It is good that boys are joining us and shaving up. Yes, whoever may live with us must shave and take kunti beads, otherwise they may come and go.
Letter to Hansadutta written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		All my European and American disciples have no varnasrama position, but spiritually because they have followed the rules and regulations and also my instructions, their advancement spiritually is being appreciated by everyone. Always remember that varnasrama life is a good program for material life, and it helps one in spiritual life; but spiritual life is not dependent upon it.

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the London affair, what can be done. This is the American and European habit of diplomacy. Unless there is spiritual advancement they will do by their nature like this. The whole thing should be corrected by diverting their attention to chanting and the regulative principles. We have to tackle these problems very carefully.

vanipedia.org 		I am so pleased that you have published. Even I have not seen them, I am pleased and obliged to you. Continue this work. Whenever there is any publication in any language, it enlivens me 100 times.

vanipedia.org 		What you have said about considering a thousand times before opening a temple, that I want. Not that you should open a temple whimsically, and then close whimsically.

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the farm, farm opening is not very essential, but if you can do it conveniently, then do it. The varnasrama system is for convenience sake in the material world. It has nothing to do with spiritual life.
Letter to Rupanuga written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Why distinguish between chanting and book distribution? These books I have recorded and chanted, and they are transcribed. It is spoken kirtanas. So book distribution is also chanting. These are not ordinary books. It is recorded chanting.


1974 - October 20

Lecture SB 01.08.40 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		We are meant for serving Kṛṣṇa, but we have rebelled: "Why shall I serve Kṛṣṇa? I shall serve my senses. I shall remain independent without Kṛṣṇa." This is our folly. That is not possible. We have discussed already that without Kṛṣṇa there is no question of happiness.
Letter to Balavanta written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		For naming your temple, our New Navadvipa is already there, and Navadvipa is the same as Mayapur. So your temple shall be named New Panihati. Panihati is the place where Gaura Nitai would assemble for Sankirtana performance and where Raghunath das Goswami supplied a big feast of prasadam for all the devotees.
Letter to Bali-mardana written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		The book is nice. The printing, binding is nice, but the paper is a little inferior, especially the end paper. It is good that you are getting it done quicker. The slides and photos of the Deities are also nice, and I can see that the programs are going on nicely.
Letter to Giriraja written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Now that the inventory has been sent to all centers, there should be no complaint that there are no books being made available. Let them pay for what they order, and you fill the orders promptly, so there should be no difficulty.


1974 - October 21

Lecture SB 01.08.41 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Because God is real, anything in connection with God, according to His instruction, that is real. All other things are imitation. So always remember that if somebody takes us as religionists, yes, we are religionists, but pure religionists. If somebody says socialist, we are pure socialist. If somebody says we are diplomats, poli..., yes, we are pure politicians. What is pure politicians? Politics requires violence. So annihilate the demons and give protection. The politics means two things. The state, government, what is that? Government gives protection to the good citizen, and those who are rogues, punish them. Law and order.


1974 - October 22

Lecture SB 01.08.42 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Nobody is immortal within this material world. And still, we are attached. We want to be immortal. That is the psychology.
Letter to Giriraja written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the road, you must immediately install at the front of the road a permanent iron gate, like the one on the opposite property, with one dharwan or guard. This is very important and must be done immediately. No tenant will be allowed for any reason to park his car on any part of the road.


1974 - October 23

Lecture SB 01.08.43 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Kuntīdevī says that "Please help me in cutting my affection with my family." Sneha-pāśam imaṁ chindhi: "Please cut off. Please help me cutting this family connection." Then Kuntī says that tvayi me ananya-viṣayā matir madhu-pate asakṛt. So this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement means to cut off family connection and enter into Kṛṣṇa's family, not void. We are not impersonalists or voidists.

vanipedia.org 		Kṛṣṇa is so kind that—you are so much family, fond of family life—"Just here see. I have got My family. I am not impersonal. I have got My family. I have got My father. I have got My mother. I have got My friend. I have got My beloved, Rādhārāṇī, and the gopīs. Everything I have got. You can enter also. Come. Why you are rotting here?" That is Kṛṣṇa's mission. So the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement means to practice in this life how to enter Kṛṣṇa's family.
Letter to Balabhadra written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I understand that all the others from Scotland have gone to Bhaktivedanta Manor, so why do you not go there also and get recommended by the temple President for Brahminical initiation.
Letter to Behari written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I could have recommended something for you, but you could not reply me a proper account, what was collected and what was spent. Several times you gave me different figures, so how can I recommend you.
Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Of course it is Krishna's knowledge, not mine. But the effect is there. So for wider kirtana book distribution is better. Book distribution is also kirtana.


1974 - October 24

Lecture SB 01.08.44 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		So here, everywhere simply danger. But if we take shelter of the Vaikuṇṭha, Kṛṣṇa... Samāśritā ye pada-pallava-plavam (SB 10.14.58). It is just like the boat for crossing over a furious, dangerous ocean. Krsna's lotus feet is compared with very sound, secure boat. And boarding it, you can cross over the ocean of nescience.
Letter to Frederico written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I am very glad to learn that you are translating the Bhagavad-gita As It Is into Portuguese. Be careful not to change anything but present it exactly as it is. This is how we receive Bhagavad-gita through the disciplic succession as stated in the Fourth Chapter. By this translating work you will learn our philosophy very nicely. It is very important to broadcast Krishna consciousness all over the world. This is the great need of modern civilization.
Letter to Jayatirtha and Sudama written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I am writing you because I have not received any letter from either of you regarding the banking business with Liberty Bank, Honolulu. I am very much anxious to know about this banking affair, so why are you not informing me anything?
Letter to Mr. Sarkar written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I may inform you that Srila Prabhupad is expected to be on Calcutta on Wednesday, October 30, 1974 for one day only. So you are welcome to come and see him after 5:00 P.M. I suggest that you confirm these plans with the Calcutta temple, 3 Albert Road, before coming.
Letter to Srutadeva written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		He (Guru Maharaj) personally instructed me that books are more important than big temples. At Radha Kunda he told me that since constructing the big marble temple at Bhag Bazar, there have been so many difficulties. Our men our envious over who will live in which room. I think it would be better to take off all the marbles and sell them and print books. He told me this personally. So I am always emphasizing book distribution. It is the better kirtana. It is better than chanting. Of course chanting should not stop, but book distribution is the best kirtana.
Letter to Subala written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I have found the Indians very cooperative for our movement, and you have had good experience in India preaching, so you are the right man to go there. You are sannyasi and the people will automatically respect you. So be ideal in behavior following strictly the rules and regulations.
Letter to Uttamasloka written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		We are making our temples very nice and gorgeous so that people will come and take Krishna consciousness.

vanipedia.org 		There must always be activity. Not that we have a nice house for comfortable living. We simply want to bring people back home, Back to Godhead. That is the purpose of our temples, of our books, and our festivals, and preachings.

vanipedia.org 		Do everything very carefully, in consultation with Jagadisa Prabhu, and do not spend anything unnecessarily. Whatever money we are getting it is from Krishna, so nothing should be misspent.


1974 - October 25

Lecture SB 01.08.45 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		To understand God, the Supreme Being, who is controlling the whole universe, it is very, very difficult to understand Him. But if we become devotee, then Kṛṣṇa reveals Himself. Then not only the devotee understands what is Kṛṣṇa, but he attains the position that he can order over Kṛṣṇa, he can control Kṛṣṇa. This is devotee's position.
Letter to Kirtanananda written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		In India ghee is needed in our temples. I want to know if you can supply ghee by exporting it from USA. The quantity is 100 lbs. for Mayapur and 100 lbs. for Vrindaban per month. I am prepared to pay you for it in dollars at the fair market price.
Letter to Madhudvisa written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		In India ghee is required for our temples. I want to know if you can supply 200 lbs. per month in exchange for books.
Letter to Ramesvara written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Srila Prabhupada has said that book distribution is more important that street chanting. Book distribution is brihat kirtana. It is literally kirtana in the sense that the books are spoken and therefore anyone who reads a book is hearing.
Letter to Saurabha written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I have received from the Punjab National Bank, Vrindaban a copy of their letter dated 14/10/74 to the Secretary of ISKCON Vrindaban regarding the opening of a new current account No. 683. I do not know anything about this account. Who is the Secretary? Who are the signatories? What is the purpose of the account?


1974 - October 26

Lecture SB 01.08.46 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		This monarchy is different. People now, they have taken to democracy. Democracy is also mentioned in the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, that in the Kali-yuga there will be no more monarchy or the kingdom ruled by the kṣatriyas, but amongst the people who will be tricky, some way or other get the votes of the people, he will be seated on the throne.


1974 - October 27

Lecture SB 01.08.47 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Preaching means he must be conscious, Krsna conscious, advanced. Krsna conscious means that he's a lover of Krsna.
Letter to Jayatirtha written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		I understand from Bhavananda and Jayapataka that you have agreed to give Dollars 8,000.00 from BBT funds for construction of the second story of the Kitchen here. So, you can do this. The money may be sent to Gargamuni Swami in Calcutta, and he will forward here.


1974 - October 28

Lecture SB 01.08.48 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		So Kṛṣṇa, when instructs from within the heart, He is called caitya-guru. And that caitya-guru is expanded by the process, personal presentation of spiritual master. So both ways He is helping us. Kṛṣṇa is so kind. Guru-kṛṣṇa-kṛpā. Kṛṣṇa is helping from within, but sometimes we are so dull, naturally, that we cannot understand. Therefore He sends His representative to instruct externally. So He is helping internally and externally. There is no difference between the internal and external instructor.

vanipedia.org 		We should take advantage of this instruction. That is called vyavasāyātmikā buddhiḥ, fixed-up resolution. Fixed-up resolution. If we become fixed up in this resolution, that "Whatever we have heard from my guru, the representative of Kṛṣṇa, I must execute. I do not care for my personal convenience or inconvenience. This is my life and soul," then your life is perfect. Then your life is... If I make some amendment, addition, alteration, in the name of Kṛṣṇa, guru, then it is spoiled. No. We should receive the instruction as it is.
Letter to Alfred Ford written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Human life is meant for acquiring knowledge and detachment to the material world. Knowledge means to understand that everything belongs to Krishna. Krishna consciousness means that everything including myself are different energies of the Lord and as such should be utilized for the purpose of Krishna.
Letter to Sripati written from Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Upon your recommendation I am accepting for brahminical initiation Ghosa Thakura dasa, Priya Bandhu dasa, Priya Bhakta dasa, Bhadra Priya dasi, Sadhvi dasi, and Mohini dasi. Enclosed are the sanctififed threads. I also accept for first initiation the following devotees and their names are: Paul Campbell—Puskaraksa dasa; Christian Thomas—Krtakrta dasa; Leona Bolivar—Lalita devi dasi; Marie Cadeau—Medhya devi dasi.


1974 - October 29

Lecture SB 01.08.49 - Mayapur

vanipedia.org 		Father, mother, guardian's duty is to educate the wards, subordinates, in such a way that he becomes fully Kṛṣṇa conscious and so that he can be saved from this repetition of birth and death.


1974 - October 30

Letter to Whom it may concern written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		I authorize that the Society may incorporate under the Religious Societies Act of 1860 separately in West Bengal as the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (Calcutta) with myself as Founder-Acarya. I also appoint the following as the Trustees: Gargamuni Swami, Bhavananda Goswami, and Jayapataka Swami.


Oct 31 - Bombay

1974 - October 31

Letter to Amogha written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		It is very good that our books are being appreciated by the learned circles. If our books are distributed more and more in this way, there will be unlimited scope for spreading this movement of Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu all over the world. And, personally I become very much encouraged when I get the report of my books being distributed.

vanipedia.org 		Regarding Indonesia program and Gaura Mandala Bhumidas assisting and so far collecting money in Australia for the project, these things should be consulted with the GBC man. Please give me relief from all the managing so I can devote my brain to the literary work. It requires a great deal of concentration.
Letter to Gargamuni written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the registration of ISKCON Calcutta center as a separate entity, it should be clearly understood by you that the registration cannot be applied for unless my express sanction is there. No papers should be filed without my permission. Any papers you may draw up must be submitted to me first before filing.
Letter to Hrdayananda written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		I am very glad to note that you are seeing that the devotees are maintaining the devotional practices. This is the secret to success. Therefore I am stressing it.

vanipedia.org 		Show yourself as an ideal Vaisnava, then you are my representative in fullness. We are not after titles and designations.

vanipedia.org 		And, if you also stress it and show yourself as an ideal Vaisnava, then you are my representative in fullness. We are not after titles and designations. Lord Caitanya made it a principle that we must teach by personal example. This is what I have tried to do. So if all of you my disciples do this, then the future of our movement will be glorious.

vanipedia.org 		Actually these books are the foundation stone of our movement. Whatever we are is resting on these books, so far reading them and distributing them. This should be our only motto.

vanipedia.org 		Please give me relief from all the managing so I can devote my brain to the literary work. It requires a great deal of concentration.


   
 
   
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