Author Archives: Srila Prabhupada's Letters

1967 September 9: “I am negotiating with the Revenue Minister. I am old man. At the same time sick. It is not possible for me to look after the affairs of the American House. I want to remain free, being taken care of by all of you and that enjoyment i…

1968 September 9: “I experimented with my harmonium, and of course, it is just an experiment, still all liked the tune very much. I can give so many verses and explain them in English, so we can produce records in so many ways.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1969 September 9: “You write to say that each book I write is greater than anything written previously, but I must also inform you that each book you print is nicer than the previous printing. So I will give you better writing and you will produce bett…

1972 September 9: “So eternally I want to remain your guide provided you want to accept me. I can kick out all those stumbling blocks immediately, provided you accept my guidance. With one stroke of my kick I can kick out all stumbling blocks.”Prabhupa…

1974 September 9: “Krishna is the background, this is a fact. Unfortunately people have become demoniac, Krishna is not realized. He is not exposed to the non devotee. Our mission is to turn the people to become devotees so that they can see Krishna. S…

1975 September 9: “Cow protection is one of the items of the Krishna consciousness movement: krsi goraksya vanijyam. raksya means protection. It is especially mentioned. You have done a great service. You can hold the day after Diwali the Anakut Govard…

1975 September 9: “I am in due receipt of your letter with enclosed photos of the farm. I like that place and wish to go there. As soon as you call me I will come. N.B. I wish to make an experiment in preaching by bullock cart. One cart can hold 6-8 me…

1965 September 8: “Today at about 8 o’clock in the morning and near about Gibraltar we had a first experience of fog impediment. It was all dark round the ship and she stopped moving completely. She was whistling now and then to protect herself from ot…

1969 September 8: “This fighting between brothers must stop otherwise the whole program will be spoiled. Do everything combinedly. That is my request. Gradually, by Krishna’s Grace, we are expanding. So if amongst ourselves there is friction, it will b…

1974 September 8: “Right from the very beginning you have always been a sincere worker, therefore, I keep you as GBC. You may not be a good manager, but whatever I say you accept. These are all good qualifications. Others should follow your example.”Pr…

1974 September 8: “Your report of the book distribution is very much pleasing to me. Even now in this weakened condition I got strength from such report. So you go and distribute my books to libraries. This is very encouraging to me to write more.”Prab…

1974 September 8: “Your preaching work is very encouraging to me. So you also can take up this library program. Get standing orders for my Srimad-Bhagavatam and Caitanya Caritamrta as many as possible. This is very good preaching work.”Prabhupada Lette…

1974 September 8: “The picture of Krishna and Balarama fighting as bulls is completely rejected by me. It is not good. You have made it demoniac. Make Them as they are themselves, as boys fighting. Everything is there in the Krsna Book. Don’t imagine.”…

1975 September 8: “Becoming life member is not necessary, it is a side issue. We want people to co-operate with this movement. So come and stay here with me and try to understand this philosophy. One who cooperates with this movement, he is the real li…

1975 September 8: “Yes, it is Bhagavan’s special mercy that I am getting such immense wealth. But this money is coming from the mlecchas and yavanas and you are pukkha brahmana. Therefore I am afraid to contribute to you as you request. How shall I giv…

1968 September 7: “Please try to establish a center there at any cost. Somehow or other if you can simply maintain an apartment and sit down there and chant Hare Krishna. I do not want immediately a very large storefront. I simply want that a center ma…

1969 September 7: “On Vyasa Puja day we had a very nice ceremony in the temple and two German brahmacaris, one English brahmacari and one German householder couple were initiated into this Krishna Consciousness Movement. Tomorrow we shall be going to L…

1972 September 7: “Krishna is within everyone and He becomes revealed in proportion to our sincere service. Let us work very diligently for Krishna all over the world, and our advancement will depend on our sincerity.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1972 September 7: “Our movement is Krishna. The Krishna Consciousness Movement is nondifferent from Krishna. These yogis, swamis, mayavadis, scientists, philosophers, political leaders, all are insignificant glowworms. If we preach in right earnestness…

1974 September 7: “The BBT collection should be spent 50% for publishing and 50% for construction of temples. As soon as there is an excess of money it should be utilized here. Not a single farthing should be invested in any business enterprise. Formal…

1974 September 7: “When I was there I was very, very hopeful. The people are very intelligent. Get them to take this movement seriously. They are prepared to accept the real truth. Print more and more of my books and profusely distribute.”Prabhupada Le…

1974 September 7: “All our men have volunteered good service, so the background is good will. So everything should be done on the basis of good will. You say you will be tactful and respectful in your dealings. That should be the motto of all GBC secre…

1974 September 7: “In Bhagavad-gita we find no instruction except devotional service. We are teaching people to become 1st class yogis in Krishna consciousness. One who always thinks of Krishna is the 1st class yogi. Regarding the Professor’s remarks, …

1965 September 6: “Today I have taken khichri and kari. It was tasteful. and I took them with relish and this gave me a push forward to get renewed strength little by little.”Jaladuta Diary :: 1965

1969 September 6: “These books are not very authorized. Why should you go to them when you have got Bhagavad-gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam and Teachings of Lord Caitanya? Don’t divert your attention in that way.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1971 September 6: “Your ideas are welcome. They are all very good. Like when male and female come together child comes out. So if mind and intelligence are good then a good product comes out.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1974 September 6: “Nowadays there are so many so-called spiritual masters, it becomes bewildering to us as to who can actually give spiritual knowledge. Therefore I have written volumes of books. Thus you will be able to learn the science of God.”Prabh…

1974 September 6: “Leader means spiritually not materially. One must have a solid foundation of chanting and following the regulative principles then one is fit to lead. If spiritual potency and strength is there, then intelligence automatically follow…

1974 September 6: “GBC means that one must be ideal Vaishnava, strict observance of all the rules and regulations. This is your main responsibility, and then you see that all others are following strictly. Then everything will be all right.”Prabhupada …

1975 September 6: “As I am traveling all over the world, I see that people are not satisfied. From authoritative sources we understand the dissatisfaction of the human race can be mitigated only by the acceptance of Krishna consciousness.”Prabhupada Le…

1975 September 6: “The procedure is described very elaborately in Bhagavad-gita. Krishna leaves behind His instructions so that in future people could take His help and guidance. But, if you do not accept His instructions, then how can you be happy?”Pr…

1965 September 5 : “In the evening the sky was cloudy and they expected foggy weather and all of them became little gloomy. But at midnight we passed Malta by God’s grace it was all right throughout the night.”Jaladuta Diary :: 1965

1967 September 5 : “When I received your letter, it appeared to me that I had received a letter from a lost child. I felt too much aggrieved when some of you left me, but I was confident that all of you would come back again.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1967

1969 September 5 : “I can re-organize all the branches of the Gaudiya Math in India. If you can negotiate about our amalgamation on a cooperative basis, it will be great service to Srila Prabhupada.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1969 September 5 : “The service of the devotee is offered up to Krishna through the disciplic succession. It is like electricity: if one is in touch with his Spiritual Master, and his Spiritual Master is in touch with his bonafide Spiritual Master, th…

1969 September 5: “Who has said this about rasa with the Spiritual Master? It is a most unauthorized statement. Better you should stick to hearing from authorized persons, like your Spiritual Master. Never hear from someone not in our line. It is simpl…

1974 September 5: “There will be no more discussion. Immediately this should be stopped, this matter. He should be encouraged very much in his activities. Amongst ourselves there must be very liberal and friendly dealings not that if somebody has got s…

1974 September 5: “My only anxiety is to guide you. Krishna sometimes makes me sick just to examine how much you have learned. You should never act independently – my guidance is always there in my words.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1974 September 5: “This restaurant program will not work. Do not attempt. Best idea is to go to Fiji and preach. Preaching is first. That is the business of sannyasi, not opening restaurant.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1975 September 5: “Krishna appears for this purpose. He leaves behind His instructions so that in the future people could take His help and guidance. But, if you do not accept His instructions, then how can you be happy?”Prabhupada Letters :: 1975