A Month in the Life of Srila Prabhupada - September 1975

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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.


Sep 1 to 21 - Vṛndāvana

1975 - September 01

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Spiritual life means to end all kinds of suffering. That is spiritual life. Not that I get free myself from this kind of suffering and I accept that kind of suffering. This is not good conclusion. Atyantika-duḥkha. Duḥkhālayam aśāśvatam (BG 8.15). This place is duḥkhālayam, full of miseries.
Lecture SB 06.01.64-65 - Vṛndāvana
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vanipedia.org 		You do not think that only woman is woman. The man is also woman. Don't think that the woman is condemned; man is not. Woman means enjoyed, and man means enjoyer. So this feeling, this feeling is condemned. If I see one woman for enjoyment, so I am man. And if woman also sees another man for enjoyment, she is also man. Woman means enjoyed and man means enjoyer.

vanipedia.org 		Therefore we always advise, "Don't read newspaper. Don't read any other book," because it is full of grāmya-kathā, grāmyaiḥ. So to avoid it as far as possible. There is no need. What is the news of a grāmya-kathā newspaper? The same thing repeated. "Here there is flood, where there is train disaster, where there is accident, and political, and one politician is giving speech, another politician is giving speech." These are the grāmya things. So we should save ourself. Grāmyair manoramaiḥ. These externally very attractive news, we should avoid it completely. We shall simply talk of Kṛṣṇa.
Letter to Alanatha written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		You have published the first photograph of my preaching in America. It is an historical photograph. Even though I was alone completely in a foreign country, still I was not appearing forlorn. I was confident, that can be seen in my photograph.

vanipedia.org 		I think the translation work was done by Vegavan and Ajita Prabhus. So encourage them in this work. This translation work is very important. It is not simply a matter of ABC's, but it requires spiritual realization to do it properly. I understand that you are a good sankirtana man and book distributer. So you all cooperate.
Letter to Badarinarayana written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am in due receipt of your note dated May 9, 1975 attached to the letter by Pam Conger. Upon your recommendation I am accepting her as my initiated disciple, and her spiritual name is Padmahasta dasi.
Letter to Bahu Rupa written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		At the present moment both the human being and the monkey are existing. The monkey is not extinct. So these theories are not correct. Nobody has seen a monkey giving birth to a human being. As the monkey and the human being are existing side by side at present, so for millions of years they were existing like this. That is our theory.
Letter to Hansadutta and Bhagavan written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am requesting you to make vigorous propaganda in Eastern Europe. In the latest English BTG there is my discussion about Marx philosophy which will appeal to any sane gentleman. This should be read and translated. Lenin killed the Czar that's all, but any gunda can do that.
Letter to Jayananda written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Sex life is nasty, but out of illusion we think it is nice. Now you are experienced, so don't take sex life again. You should not take sannyasa out of sentiment nor artificially, but it is better to accept it anyway.
Letter to Mr. Aubrey L. Duke written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		If you take away the girl, I have no objection. They come and go, but if the parents take her away, I have no objection. We have no business to keep young girls from their parents. We do not force anyone to go or to stay. It is all voluntary.
Letter to Ramesvara & Co written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		You have taken seriously this work and I know that my guru maharaj is pleased with you because he wanted this. So by this your endeavor you will all go back home back to Godhead.

vanipedia.org 		Let me first of all finish Srimad-Bhagavatam, then we can take up others. So I wish to also thank you for your cooperation. Because of your cooperation, therefore it has been possible. For me to publish alone the first three volumes, I had to take so much trouble, but by the cooperation of you American boys and girls now this has become possible.


1975 - September 02

Lecture SB 06.01.66 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		All our members, the members of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness society, should be ideal. At least people may see that "Here is a class of men—ideal character, ideal behavior, spiritual advanced, and very frugal and very nice." Yasyāsti bhaktir bhagavaty akiñcanā sarvair guṇais tatra samāsate surāḥ. That is natural. If one becomes a devotee... That is the certificate, that how one has achieved good qualities. That is the test of becoming a devotee.
Letter to Bhakti Ballabh Tirtha written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am in due receipt of your invitation card for the Annual I am in due receipt of your invitation card for the Annual Sri Krishna Janmastami Celebration and I thank you very much for it. I am here in Vrindaban where we are holding our Janmastami and Vyasa Puja ceremony at our Krishna Balarama Mandir. Sri Krishna Janmastami Celebration and I thank you very much for it.
Letter to Omkara written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I never said there should be no more marriage. By all means legally you can get married. How can I object? They misunderstand me. Unless it is there from me in writing, there are so many things that "Prabhupada said."

vanipedia.org 		I have no objection to marriage, but to bless it by a fire sacrifice, that I am thinking that if they don't stay together, then it is not good. But if they can remain together for one year, then there can be fire sacrifice. But changing three times in a month husband and wife, that is not good.


1975 - September 03

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		If you cannot control, it will cheat. Mind is the friend, and mind is the enemy. If you become Kṛṣṇa conscious fully, then mind is friend. And if you do not become Kṛṣṇa conscious, mind is enemy. Māyā is also. If you become Kṛṣṇa conscious, then she is Rādhārāṇī. And if he is not Kṛṣṇa conscious, she is Durga.
Lecture SB 06.01.67 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The first degradation is undesirable association, the first degradation; then no more respect for scriptural injunction, second degradation; and then the third step, that aghāyur aśuciḥ, you become infected with the low-grade quality. Jaghanya-guṇa-vṛtti-sthā adho gacchanti tāmasāḥ (BG 14.18). The first-grade qualification is sattva-guṇa; second, rajo-guṇa; and the third, tamo-guṇa.
Letter to Acyutananda written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Regarding your difficulty in rendering Caitanya Bhagavata, yes you are right that you are overstepping your position. Better to stop it.
Letter to Dr. Jagadisa Bhardawaj written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Only when one becomes spiritually saturated by transcendental service to the Lord are the transcendental name, form, quality, pastimes of the Lord revealed to him." Krishna cannot be known by the materially blunt senses. When you utilize your tongue in the service of the Lord then Krishna reveals Himself. You cannot order Krishna please come and I will see you.
Letter to Hansadutta written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am in due receipt of three copies of the new German edition of Caitanya Caritamrta Chapter 7 & 8. It is very nice. The printing is very good. Bengali types in a German country, is very good. They will take it.
Letter to Mahamsa written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am in due receipt of your letter dated August 21, 1975 with enclosed copies of the master plan and cost estimate of the Hyderabad land. Who has drawn this big scheme? And, where to get the money? I wanted simple life. What is the Nature Cure Hospital? The first scheme is how to get food grains.
Letter to Nalinikanta written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		You have been married for a year and a half but do not have any desire for children. Then why did you marry? That is my question. If you do not want children, then why did you marry? You should not take sannyasa.
Letter to Sankara and Mira Pyne written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am very pleased to know you are making progress in Krishna Consciousness and following the rules and regulations. Next time when I come to Calcutta, I shall initiate Mira. In the meantime go on with your duties as prescribed by me which will be always pleasing to me.


1975 - September 04

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Who does not deviate from the instruction of the Lord, he is Āryan. All others, non-Āryan. The Āryans will take the words of God as it is, without any deviation. That is Āryan. An Āryan means advanced, advanced in knowledge, and one who is advanced in knowledge, he is advanced civilized.
Lecture SB 06.01.68 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Nature's law is that if the human being does not follow the injunction of the śāstra and he acts whimsically, independently, then he becomes punishable, exactly in the state laws, if you violate the laws... You are not independent. If you violate the laws, you'll be punished. Similarly, dharma means the laws of God.
Letter to Bhurijana written from Vṛndāvana
Letter to Cyavana written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		When I was alone I was taking so much trouble, but now there are so many assistants. But now you have to manage things very carefully and relieve me from the management so I can translate my books. But I do not want to see that everything deteriorates by your management. If you cannot increase then you should at least maintain what I have established.

vanipedia.org 		I understand you want to print Swahili literature with Dai Nippon and it will cost U.S. 8,000. So Dai Nippon gives BBT-L.A. credit, so let them order, and you pay L.A., even if you can transfer funds yearly. It doesn't matter. This publishing work is very important. I approve for you to get books from BBT-L.A. at reduced prices, at the cost price, the same as India is getting. You can inform Ramesvara that I give my sanction.
Letter to Deoji Punja written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the adjacent piece of land, if you can donate, then the adjacent land owner can also donate. The management of affairs should be in the hands of my devotees. Your program for making Life Members is approved by me. You should work under the supervision of the GBC.
Letter to Gatravan written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Do not be puffed up but always be more tolerant than the tree. This is the prescription given by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu.
Letter to Ksirodakasayi written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am in due receipt of your Sri Vyasa Puja offering and I thank you very much for it. I hope everything is going nicely in your preaching. Simply read my books and repeat what I have written then your preaching will be perfect.
Letter to Madhudvisa written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am in due receipt of your telegram regarding the baby boy born to Ram Prasad. So far the name is concerned you can call him Bhaktivardhana das. All my blessings are there for the child so that he may become a pure Vaisnava.
Letter to Paramahamsa written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The brahmacaris and sannyasis must stick to the temple activities. Only the grhasthas can take part in the restaurant. Our aim should not be to work for profit.
Letter to Sharon Suzuki written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		It is quite evident that you are feeling anxiety in your mind. The best way to overcome this, the way to control the mind is to become Krsna conscious. This is stated in the Bhagavad gita in the sixth chapter, that one has to control the mind otherwise the mind will become his worst enemy.
Letter to Sudhindra Kisora Roy written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		It is very nice that you are chanting Hare Krishna and are very enthusiastic to read our literatures. Please take part as much as possible in the activities of our Calcutta temple there. Attend the arotrikas and the classes and read my books very carefully and chant on the japa mala beads 16 rounds daily.


1975 - September 05

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Prabhupāda: "...bring my property. My property." (laughter) (laughing) "We are one." He thought that he is very good gentleman. (indistinct) property is for īśvara? No, he says that "We are one. Your property is my property and my property is my property." (laughter) Dīkṣita's argument is like that: "We are one." So your room is my room; my room is my room. (laughter).
Lecture SB 06.02.01 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Dehinām, one who has accepted this material body, he must be always restless with anxiety. This is the Duḥkhālayam aśāśvatam. You cannot avoid it. So this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, you can take it as a religious movement, bhāgavata-dharma. This is the only dharma, bhāgavata-dharma. Except bhāgavata-dharma, any other dharma, so-called dharma, is cheating. That is not dharma.
Letter to Sri Arjuna written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The dissatisfaction of the whole human race is being manifested in different ways. As sometimes the root disease becomes manifest by different symptoms. So far we understand from authoritative sources the dissatisfaction of the human race can be mitigated only by the acceptance of Krishna consciousness.


1975 - September 06

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Brahmācarya means completely cessation from sex life. This is brahmācarya. Tapasya begins, austerity. This is the greatest austerity, to cease sex. Tapasā brahmācaryena. Our Vedic civilization, the boys are trained how to become brahmacārī from the very beginning of life.
Lecture SB 06.02.02 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		In the material world, more or less, we are susceptible for being punished by the Yamadūtas or Yamarāja. Not all. Who are punishable? They are nondevotees, those who are sinful.


1975 - September 07

Lecture SB 06.02.03 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Just like in the court, court of justice, if there is adharma, then it is very painful situation. That is happening now in this Kali-yuga generally. Big, big court justice, magistrate, they are giving favorable judgment, being bribed. This is Kali-yuga.
Letter to Balavanta written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am accepting the following as twice-born initiated brahmanas and their sanctified threads and mantra sheets are enclosed: Ballabadra Bhattacarya das Brahmacari and Mahejya das Brahmacari. I also accept as my initiated disciples the following and their spiritual names are: Dr. Richard Thompson, Ph.D.—Sadaputa das; Mike Dunn—Vedaguhya das; Chuck and Diana Sanders—Munjakesa das and Madamohini dasi; and Cindy Barber—Janmasunya dasi.
Letter to Bhagavan written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the question of second marriage, it cannot be done. Neither the law will allow it and neither we can encourage it. If they want to marry more than one wife, they must live outside our temples in their own arrangements.
Letter to Bhakti Pramode Puri Maharaja written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Yes, it is Bhagavan's special mercy upon me that I am getting such immense wealth. You will be pleased to know that my books are selling to the extent of one million of dollars per month. But this money is coming from the mlecchas and yavanas. That is the difficulty. This money is not coming from the brahmanas.
Letter to Bhurijana written from Vṛndāvana
Letter to Dinanatha written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The fact that the Moslems are saying Hare Krsna to you on the street, that is your success. We do not care for Moslem, Christian, this or that. We see everyone as part and parcel of Krsna, and as such they should re-establish their loving relationship with Krsna.
Letter to Jayatirtha written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I want that the GBC relieve me of all management which means they have to manage the way I manage. I do not want to see things deteriorate by their management.
Letter to Kaumadaki written from Vṛndāvana
Letter to Mahavirya written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Krishna provides everything, but we mismanage it. Even in this condemned world He has provided everything complete. He is so perfect. Krishna wants us to pass on our days here in Krishna consciousness, and then go back home, back to Godhead.
Letter to Parasuram R. Jalan written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Becoming a life member of this movement is not the necessary thing. Life membership is a side issue. We want people like you to co-operate with this movement. We want you to work for this movement. This is essential. You must know the philosophy and try to co-operate. Money is not important thing. Money is sent by Krsna.
Letter to Stokakrsna written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		You should not uselessly spend money. If you are going to come, then you should remain and do work. You can come on tourist visa and stay for 6 months.
Letter to Yasomatinandana written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am in due receipt of your letter dated August 11, 1975 with the enclosed letter from Laksmana devi dasi. I have already sent a telegram that I accept her for brahminical initiation


1975 - September 08

Lecture SB 06.02.04 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		In Vṛndāvana you'll find so many big, big Māyāvādīs. They're explaining that this Kṛṣṇa concept is an imagination, and people are thronged together to hear him, in Vṛndāvana, and what to speak of other places. So this is the position of the world, and they are suffering and they will continue to suffer. Nature will punish them. Yamarāja will take them. That is their next life. So you try to save them. This is Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement.

vanipedia.org 		This is the way of Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. We want to create some ideal men. People will see them, and at least they will understand that "Here are the ideal men." They will be ashamed. So those who are in Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement, they should be śreyān-yad yad ācarati śreyān—the best men in the society. Otherwise useless.

vanipedia.org 		We are endeavoring to create some ideal men, Kṛṣṇa conscious men, their character, their behavior, their ideal aim of life. So those who have taken to Kṛṣṇa consciousness seriously, they should be ideal men. The society will be benefited at least by seeing their behavior. And Caitanya Mahāprabhu has taught us, āpani ācari prabhu jīveri śikṣāya: if you don't behave yourself as an ideal man, you cannot preach. Your preaching will not be successful.

vanipedia.org 		If you waste your time to make a free hotel and sleep—useless. That will not make our mission successful, if you take advantage of free hotel and no work. That will not be successful. We must be śreyān, first-class men. That is wanted because there is no first-class men. All fourth-class, fifth-class śūdra.
Letter to Manager, Central Bank of India written from Vṛndāvana

1975 - September 09

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		They have been forced to forget Hare Kṛṣṇa by the so-called rascal leaders. Otherwise India is meant for chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa, the whole India. (break) ...scandalous these Māyāvādīs, and next the politician, killing the spirit of India.
Lecture SB 06.02.05-6 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Before your next death you finish your Kṛṣṇa consciousness. That is the real gain of life. Don't wait that "I shall become old, and when I shall become feeble—there is no more energy—then I shall become Kṛṣṇa conscious." Of course, Kṛṣṇa conscious, one can become in a moment perfect. But that is rarely done. Everyone should be taught Kṛṣṇa consciousness from the very childhood. This is human civilization.
Letter to Ed Gilbert written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		We are preaching this Krishna consciousness movement so that we may not have material discrimination.
Letter to Hansadutta written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Cow protection is one of the items of the Krishna consciousness movement: krsi goraksya vanijyam. raksya means protection. It is especially mentioned. Mukunda has done a great service. I am asking them to reprint it here. It will be very useful for preaching to the Indians. If you are sending men they can bring copies with them.
Letter to Mahamsa written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the libraries taking the books, they can be given up to 25% discount. We shall take a standing order from them, and supply whatever we can, and the balance by and by.
Letter to Satsvarupa written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I want that all centers follow the following procedure for handling the money. Whatever income is there, every cent must be given to the treasurer. Immediately he records it in the book. Then daily he deposits everything in the bank. For the expenditures, he withdraws from the bank the petty cash by check signed by himself and the President. Then the expenditures are checked by the President to see how the money is being spent.


1975 - September 10

Lecture SB 06.02.07 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Sometimes the Māyāvādīs, they say that any name, either of Hari or any other demigod, is equal. No. That is not. That is nāmāparadha. If one thinks that the holy name of Hari is as good as the name of other demigods, then it is nāmāparadha.
Letter to Manager, State Bank of India written from Vṛndāvana

1975 - September 11

Lecture SB 06.02.08 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Nārāyaṇa is so kind that although he did not mean real Nārāyaṇa—he was meaning his son—but the affection was there for Nārāyaṇa. So Nārāyaṇa is so kind that consciously or unconsciously, if you chant the holy name of the Lord, it goes to your credit.
Letter to Bhurijana written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		A difference between godbrothers is natural. That difference of opinion will continue, what can be done.

vanipedia.org 		It is a natural thing for the brothers to fight, as long as they all stay obedient to the father
Letter to Giriraja written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The following scheme should be followed hence forth. We have Guest Rooms and Devotee Rooms. The Guest Rooms can be used by anyone who pays the fees, in advance. Any Life Patron Member can live in a Guest room for a period not exceeding three days free of charge.
Letter to Radhavallabha written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the calculation of my birthday. The system for calculating is as follows: the first day of birth is the first birthday. The next year that day is the second birthday; i.e. the second birthday means that one year has been completed. So it is my 80th birthday, and I have completed 79 years.
Letter to Sri Ramchandra Chabria written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I wish that you may kindly come here to Vrindaban to train up my men how to organize and run the Guest House nicely. I think one week will be sufficient. We shall pay all your expenses in coming and going from Bombay.
Letter to Sudama written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am glad that you are doing nicely in Krishna consciousness, and that you are reading my books and preaching. Tamal Krishna Goswami also gave me a good report of your activities. So now continue.


1975 - September 12

Letter to Jnana and Lilavati written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		If you continue as you are now doing by the mercy of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu you will be very successful. It is by His order that we are carrying this message all over the world. Do not neglect chanting Hare Krishna.
Letter to Thomas McCarthy written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		If you want to donate the profits of your store to the Book Trust, you can do by sending to the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, 3764 Watseka Ave., Los Angeles, Ca. Att: Sriman Ramesvara das.


1975 - September 13

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		One is finished if he follows the Māyāvāda philosophy. He is doomed. He will never be able to accept the real philosophy. He will be absorbed in that false philosophy. This is Māyāvādī's position. Māyāvādī haya kṛṣṇe aparādhī. They are aparādhī, offender. Therefore they shall remain perpetually in ignorance and think himself, "I am God."
Lecture SB 06.02.11 - Vṛndāvana
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vanipedia.org 		They are making scientific researches to become happy, but these rascals, they do not know how to stop death. So what is the nice? But they have no brain to understand. But Kṛṣṇa says, "These are the problems, my dear sir. You scientists, you are trying so many things." First of all find out what is your problem. You have to take birth, you have to die, you have to suffer from disease, you have to become old. Stop it first of all; then talk of scientific advancement. Otherwise you are nonsense.
Lecture Hindi - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		ISKCON, International Society for Krishna, we have already opened a Gurukul in Dallas, Texas. There is much progress in that. Even the Education Member of the Government has come and given a certificate that " The happiness that I see in these children here, I have not seen in any other school and college."
Cornerstone Laying at Vṛndāvana Gurukula

1975 - September 14

Letter to Hansadutta written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The bearer of this letter is Sri Bagla who is the District Magistrate and Collector for the Mathura District. He has been very helpful to us in many ways for our Vrindaban Project. He is traveling with his wife, and I wish that you give him a very good reception. You should invite him to stay with you at Bhaktivedanta Manor and offer any assistance he may require while he is there in England.


1975 - September 15

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Our mission is to eradicate this ignorance. That, they are living in a wrong conception of life. That is the point. The human society is making so-called progress under wrong conception of life.
Lecture SB 06.02.13 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		And because one is chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa, he thinks, "Even if I do something sinful, it will be counteracted," that is aparādha. And to instruct to a person who has no interest in hari-kīrtana, that is also aparādha. So we should not be very much interested to preach Kṛṣṇa consciousness if one is not very much interested. But tactfully, if you can, just try to give him a book.
Letter to Ambarisa written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The land at Kuruksetra is now available to us. So you can come and join me. If you meet me in Nairobi at about the third week of October, then we can come to India together.
Letter to Dinnath N. Misra written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am here in Vrindaban at least up to September 25th or longer, as I am leaving for South Africa in the first week of October. Kindly come here so we can discuss.
Letter to Giriraja written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		We are preaching Bhagavad-gita As It Is. Our mission is to spread the instructions of Krishna so that people may become happy, hopeful, and peaceful. The central point is to understand Krishna as the supreme proprietor, the supreme enjoyer and the best friend of all living beings.
Letter to Kirtiraja written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Regarding your preaching in Poland, you go there immediately. Take this opportunity. I want that our preaching be pushed in the Eastern European countries.
Letter to Paramahamsa written from Vṛndāvana
Letter to Ramesvara written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I want to increase my work. Brahmananda Swami and Gopala Krishna were suggesting that I go to some other place in India, but if Tamala Krishna flies 10,000 miles to lodge some complaint against Jayatirtha what can I do?

vanipedia.org 		If you all leaders cannot work together, then how can you expect the others to cooperate with you? Differences may be there, but still you have to cooperate together, otherwise where is the question of my being relieved of so many problems and decisions?


1975 - September 17

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana
Lecture SB 06.02.14 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		A devotee is not interested whether he is going to hell or heaven. Everything is, for him... He knows hell is also kingdom of God and heaven is also kingdom of God. There... A devotee's kingdom of God means where he gets the chance of serving the Lord. That is wanted.

vanipedia.org 		Why we are establishing so many centers? Just to give the people in general the chance of association. It is very important thing, association.
Letter to Dr. Babbar written from Vṛndāvana
Letter to Sri Ram Kumar written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		It is rare that an important man like yourself understands the prime importance of the Krishna consciousness movement. In the Bhagavad-gita Lord Sri Krishna says that it is the specific duty of the leaders of society to give an example of Krishna consciousness so that the common people will follow.


1975 - September 18

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The whole day you can read and reproduce in the four o'clock. Then you understand what is the philosophy. If you simply reproduce what is written there in the book, you become preacher.
Lecture SB 06.02.15 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		It is not that the Caitanya Mahaprabhu's sampradaya is simply chanting and dancing. If required, they are prepared to answer all Vedic discussion. They are prepared.
Letter to Babhru and Satyaki written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I thank you very much for it and for your appreciation of the Krsna consciousness movement. Please continue reading my books seriously and everything will be revealed to you.
Letter to Bhurijana written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The Vedic regulation is that whenever one goes to see some saintly person or to visit a temple, he must offer something. That will help him. It is enjoined that one should first of all dedicate his life and if it is not possible to do that, that one should dedicate his money. If he has no money, then he should utilize his intelligence how to spread Krsna consciousness. Or if he has no intelligence, then he should utilize his words.
Letter to Charles Frazier Wilson written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am glad to see that you have appreciated my books and the Krsna consciousness philosophy. So I recommend you to continue and read as much as possible and also chant Hare Krsna. We have our temple in Houston, Texas, and if possible you can associate with the devotees there for some time.
Letter to Damodara Pandita written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am in due receipt of your letter dated August 6, 1975 with the enclosed versification of the chanting of the song sung by Lord Siva. It is all right.
Letter to Pancaratna written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		This proposal of yours is out of the question and it shall not be done.
Letter to Rupanuga written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The matter regarding by-laws and the articles of incorporation should be definitely brought up at our annual Mayapur meeting. One thing: why is that so few temples are sending the affidavits? You should see that this is done. This is the important thing. No one should go against this principle. We have discussed this matter thoroughly. Please see that it is done.
Letter to Satsvarupa written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am very fond of mangoes and when they are produced on our own property, then they become more palatable.
Letter to Srutadeva written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I have heard that in some of the airports they are making announcements telling the people not to purchase our literature. This is impeding our religion and is therefore blasphemy. This cannot be allowed. You should take this to the courts; let people know what they are doing.
Letter to Sukadeva written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Your letter will be reviewed during the Mayapur annual meeting. That is the time to take up such matters. You all should co-operate and then things will go on very nicely. We should not bring in politics. That is a very nasty thing. Anyway, this matter will be reviewed at Mayapur.
Letter to Sushil K. Arora written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I very much enjoyed my stay in Toronto and I hope that everyone there, all the devotees, especially amongst the Indian community, will co-operate to spread our movement in Toronto and establish a very nice temple.


1975 - September 19

Morning Walk - Vṛndāvana
Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada
Prabhupāda: Now I have got forty crores. Who has given me?
Indian man: Yes. Kṛṣṇa.
Prabhupāda: Kṛṣṇa has given me. So depend on Kṛṣṇa. He says, teṣāṁ nityābhiyuktānāṁ yoga-kṣemam (BG 9.22): 'One who is engaged in My service, all that he wants, I supply.' He says. See practically. Whatever we wanted, it is coming. It is coming not for my credit or another, anyone credit, all Kṛṣṇa's credit, He is giving. As soon as He sees that 'They are working for Me', He'll supply everything, whatever you need. Simply we must be sincere and spend it very cautiously, not squandering the money. Then He will give us everything.
750919 - Morning Walk - Vrndavana

vanipedia.org 		If distress come automatically, then happiness also will come automatically. Why should you try for this so-called distress and happiness? You try for Krsna. This is life.
Lecture SB 06.02.16 - Vṛndāvana
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vanipedia.org 		If you become enlightened, then you must know that this material world is not for our habitation. We must go back to home, back to Godhead. Therefore this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is preaching that "This is not your home. Don't try to be happy here."
Letter to Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I thank you very much for your kind invitation to visit Mauritius. I am pleased to inform you that I am arriving at Port Louis from Bombay on the afternoon of September 30th instant. I look forward to meeting with Your Excellency.


1975 - September 20

Lecture SB 06.02.17 - Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		You can begin īśa-seva by the tongue, service. Chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa, that is also by tongue, and eating prasādam. Very easy. Caitanya Mahāprabhu has given us this easy program. So don't deviate from this. Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa and take prasādam. Make life simplified and be happy. That is Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement.


1975 - September 21

Letter to Amogha written from Vṛndāvana
Letter to Bhaja Hari written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Yes, the plan you have sited for the lake and island is approved by me. I am very glad that you are doing this work and since the work started on September 8th, it is already going on. It is because you are charming the Indian community, therefore they are giving you money for these projects. So you should continue in this way.
Letter to Gaura Govinda written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Regarding your returning to your own village, a sannyasa is not supposed to go back to his own village.
Letter to Harinama, Tadit and Bhaktin De Anna written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		I am very pleased to hear about the book distribution. I know that Atlanta is very good place for book distribution and you are doing it nicely. So please continue.
Letter to Mahamsa written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		Your idea for the bullock cart sankirtana is very good. So now do it.
Letter to Radhavallabha written from Vṛndāvana

vanipedia.org 		The title of the book can be Nectar of Instruction. We already have the Nectar of Devotion so now you will have the Nectar of Instruction. You can make it just like the set-up of the Nectar of Devotion book. The words Sri Upadesamrta do not have to appear in the title. A dedication is not required because it is not a big book.


Sep 22 to 23 - Delhi

Sep 24 to 29 - Ahmedabad

1975 - September 25

Morning Walk - Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		When a person is born even in human society, he remains a śūdra. Śūdra means almost like animal. Now he has to be reformed. That is called saṁskāra. Then twice-born. The first-class twice-born is brāhmaṇa. Second-class twice-born is kṣatriya. And third-class twice-born is the vaiśya. And remaining, who cannot be reformed, they remain śūdra.
Lecture BG 07.01 Hindi - Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		This is the job of a spiritual master, to uplift him from ignorance and bring him into knowledge, to bring him out of darkness into light. This is the job of a spiritual master. So this is the duty of everyone, if not much, at least family wise.


1975 - September 26

Morning Walk - Ahmedabad
Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada
"The Absolute Truth is manifested in three ways: impersonal Brahman and all-pervading Paramātmā and Personality of Godhead—brahmeti paramātmeti bhagavān iti śabdyate (SB 1.2.11)—but they are one and the same. This is the verdict of the śāstra. So we can understand from this example that the sun is localized. Everyone can see. At the same time, sunshine is all-pervading, and within the sun globe there is a predominating deity. He is a person. Similarly, originally God is person, and then, when He expands, all-pervasive, that is Paramātmā. And when He expands by His energy, that is Brahman. This is understanding. Brahmeti paramātmeti bhagavān iti. Now somebody, they finish their business by realizing the impersonal Brahman, and somebody finishes his business by realizing the localized Paramātmā, yogīs. Jñānīs, yogīs. And the bhaktas, they come to the real, original source of everything: Kṛṣṇa."
750926 - Morning Walk - Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		The sun is localized. Everyone can see. At the same time, sunshine is all-pervading, and within the sun globe there is a predominating deity. He is a person. Similarly, originally God is person, and then, when He expands, all-pervasive, that is Paramātmā. And when He expands by His energy, that is Brahman. This is understanding.
Letter to Jagadisa written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		The GBC can decide what to do. Instead of spending money there, if the government is specifically passing the act against us, then we can spend that money in the Gurukula in Vrindaban. We are getting land adjacent to our temple and on Radhastami I laid the foundation stone for a Gurukula. We shall put up a suitable building there. In India there is no such government regulative law.
Letter to Jagannatha-suta written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		We can talk with anyone. Marx. Darwin, all professors and politicians, we can challenge and defeat them. Our philosophy is so perfect. So go on exposing them, that is the purpose of Back to Godhead paper, to expose their materialistic ideas as all nonsense and present the real philosophy that Lord Krsna gives. This is the real knowledge.
Letter to Kirtiraja written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		The other professor has remarked that my books will be appreciated by students of consciousness. That is very good. Our books are meant to educate people in consciousness. And, it is very good that the other professor has recommended the Krsna Book for undergraduate study.
Letter to Kurusrestha written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		Upon your recommendation I am accepting the following as my initiated disciples and there spiritual names are as follows: Mike Puglise—Govardhanadhari das, Cheryl Puglise—Gopanandakari devi dasi, Christina Mills—Pradhanagopika dasi, Scott Byrnes—Yajnopabhokta das. Please see that they follow the four regulative principles strictly and chant 16 rounds daily, and they will remain strong in Krishna consciousness. I also give brahminical initiation to Puja dasi.
Letter to Radhavallabha written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		The art paintings are very, very good. Everyone likes them, and I know they have worked especially hard. You should know that I am very pleased that you have fulfilled my request without any hesitation. This is your success in spiritual life.
Letter to Rocana written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		I am accepting the the following as my initiated disciples, and their names are:Dennis and Paula—Jnanamudra das & Trailokyasundari devi dasi Timothy Moore—Yoginatha das Peter and Carol Fortany—Rukminisa das and Vedagarbha devi dasi Ken Perry—Parampadam das Marlanee Boyadjian—Yasodanandapatni devi dasi. Please see that that they will follow our rules and regulations and chant minimum 16 rounds daily. I also accept for second initiation Mahidhara das and Pracetana devi dasi.
Letter to Sukadeva written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		Upon your recommendation I accept Sita devi for second initiation. Enclosed is the mantra sheet. She must hear the recorded tape I have given through the right ear.


1975 - September 27

Morning Walk - Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		I have seen one girl. She saw another friend, "Oh, she has got a husband," whispering. So I can understand that everyone aspires after husband, but there is no hope. Hopelessness. This is the position. Every woman wants a good husband, good home, good children, little ornaments, nice food. That is the ambition of every woman, but they are hopeless.
Lecture SB 01.02.06 Hindi - Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		After self-realization of the Absolute, that is Aha brahmasmi (I am spirit), I am not made up of material elements, earth, water, fire, and air, No! This body of ours is made up of earth, fire, water, air , sky, of all these elements. This is not me. Aha brahmasmi, I am spirit, I am spiritual. This knowledge is called knowledge of the Absolute.
Conversation Hindi - Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		Everything belongs to God and we are taking the property of God and becoming thieves. Stena eva sa ucyate. And a thief can never be peaceful. Can a person whose business is to steal ever by peaceful?
Letter to Dina Dayala written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		This preaching work is very pleasing to me. Go on with your translation work, and Krishna will surely bless you. Thank you very much. Do everything in consultation with the GBC.


1975 - September 28

Letter to Mr. M.K. Kaul written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		The whole world is suffering for want of Krishna consciousness. Although the subject matter is very simple and easy, still fools and rascals will not take to it. This is the influence of maya. To take to Krishna consciousness means to make one's life successful, as well as helping others to make their lives successful. It is a great mission.
Letter to Pradyumna written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		It is nice that you have started the Sri Rupanuga Vidyapitha Library and that you are teaching the boys at the Gurukula Sanskrit. You can do it. You have got the capacity. Now do it. You may send me a copy of the examination and what were the results.
Letter to Prem J. Batra written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		Regarding your question about the difference between the mind and the soul, in the Bhagavad-gita it is directly said that the mind is inferior energy in a subtle form, and soul, jiva, is superior energy. So they are completely distinct. Mind is not spiritual, but mind is a subtle material form.


1975 - September 29

Morning Walk - Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		Your philosophy is unless you see, you don't believe. That is your philosophy. But you do not consider what you can see. That is the defect of this imperfect world, that people do not think that they are imperfect. With all imperfectness, they think they are perfect. That is the defect.
Letter to Gargamuni written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the disturbance made by the women devotees, they are also living beings. They also come to Krishna. So consciously I cannot deny them. If our male members, the brahmacaris and the sannyasis, if they become steady in Krishna consciousness, there is no problem.
Letter to Hansadutta written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		I have appointed the GBC not to fight amongst yourselves but to manage. If there is fighting then how will you manage? So the whole GBC committee. Must decide if there is fighting.

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the Frankfurt temple and the Deity program, unless we have got our own building, this proposal of installing Deity should be postponed. Do not install, unless we have got our own building, the large Deities. And, the Nrsimha Deity should be installed only in a separate temple building. The Deity must have its own temple.
Letter to Jagadisa written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		The property is very nice. You should take it immediately. Make some bargain as far as possible to get the best price, and take it. We shall try to get the money. Ask Ramesvara. He is now getting money from book distribution, so money is coming.
Letter to Ramesvara written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		Here the Hare Krishna People film by Yadubara is very much appreciated. Just encourage Yadubara to make more films. He can do nicely.
Letter to Rupanuga written from Ahmedabad

vanipedia.org 		You get from all the farms all your necessities, then it will be successful. Fodder, milk, grains, vegetables, and animals and man will be satisfied, and you can chant Hare Krishna. No unnecessary cow killing, and no unnecessary needs of the body.


Sep 30 - Bombay

1975 - September 30

Morning Walk - Bombay

vanipedia.org 		They are fixed up in Kṛṣṇa. That is a fact. That is a fact. You cannot bribe them to take from this Kṛṣṇa consciousness. That is not possible. They may commit some mistake, but they are fixed up in Kṛṣṇa. That is bhajate mām ananya-bhāk. You cannot deviate them.
Letter to Arvind Shah written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Sex life is the cause of bondage of the conditioned soul to remain in the material world. If one can conquer over the sex impulses voluntarily, he conquers over the influence of material nature. So the ideals being different, I think in the Vedic system such circumcision is prohibited.
Letter to Gurukrpa written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Why is there this politics? This is not good. If politics come, then the preaching will be stopped. That is the difficulty. As soon as politics come, everything is spoiled. In the Gaudiya Math the politics is still going on. My Guru Maharaja left in 1936, and now it is 1976, so after 40 years the litigation is still going on. Do not come to this.
Letter to Rakesh Sharma written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		You are born in brahmana family, so your forefather's blood is there, and now you are thinking like a brahmana. So it is all Krishna's grace. You have already given up meat eating, etc., and if possible you can live in our temple and execute devotional service. This will save your life in Krishna consciousness.
Letter to Svarupa Damodara written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		The Institute will be primarily for those who have not entered our temples. The subject matter will not be different from what is taught in our temples.

vanipedia.org 		There will be no difference between our temples and the Institute, but the Institute will be official for the general mass. It will be a formal education and they will get degree.

vanipedia.org 		It will be a formal education and they will get degree. It will be open for everyone, including those who have already entered our temples, they may also participate. But, the subject matter should not be different from what is in the temples.


   
 
   
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