Author Archives: Srila Prabhupada's Letters

1975 July 5: “I very much like these bus programs. They are greatly increasing the scope of our book distribution and many new men are being attracted. So hand over the management of your temple affairs and come here immediately.”Prabhupada Letters :: …

1968 July 4: “The only process for perceiving Krishna is our sincere service attitude with our senses. I thank you very much for grasping the momentum of Krishna Consciousness. May Krishna give you more and more strength in understanding His transcende…

1969 July 4: “I know there are many Sanskrit scholars in Germany but I am not going to Germany as a Sanskrit scholar – my attempt will be to deliver the message of Lord Caitanya in the shape of Krishna Consciousness.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1970 July 4: “Now preach in English this Krsna consciousness philosophy amongst the educated circle in Calcutta and perform Kirtana. My principle is that where my other Godbrothers cannot preach I shall go there. On my behalf you should follow this pri…

1971 July 4 : “Here things are going on very nicely and just this week forty new devotees were initiated. So the stock of japa beads I brought with me has been depleted. I would like that more beads be sent immediately by air.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1973 July 4 : “This is very welcome news, that all obstacles are cleared in the way of building our temple at Vrindaban. Similarly in Bombay we have been victorious and gained overwhelming new popular support.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1973

1975 July 4: “So, you begin the work, and money will come to you by the grace of God. Don’t worry, just finish the buildings as soon as possible and somehow or other money will come.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

1975 July 4: “You should be able to sell at least four lakhs of Rupees worth of books per month. You must also keep proper account. Not a single farthing should be wasted. I will see the accounts personally when I return.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

1975 July 4: “The money sent to you is on loan basis. All money is BBT money and must be paid back by you to the BBT account. You can pay back conveniently. We shall help you – but you must pay back.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

1968 July 3: “We do not advocate any sectarian religion. We are concerned to invoke our dormant love for God. Any method that helps us in reaching such platform is welcome but we have hardly found anyone to come to that stage simply by following religi…

1968 July 3: “We want ecstasy, it does not matter where one feels it, this church or the other. But, one who feels the ecstasy of Krishna Consciousness, he finishes his ecstasy of material enjoyment – that is the test.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1969 July 3: “Please convey my blessings to Jayananda, who is helping so much now in organizing for the Rathayatra Festival. LA temple is now an ideal place for all centers to take example. Now make San Francisco as important.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1971 July 3: “Politicians pose as the friend of the people, but they are actually not. The real friend is Krishna. Still, if you can make arrangements to meet with Nixon, it will be a great event, so try for it.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1971 July 3: “I have not heard from you concerning our Mayapur program. Is the fence being constructed? What news of Indira Gandhi? Please let me know. I am very anxious to hear from you.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1972 July 3: “There are only a handful of you who are convinced beyond any doubt about this Krsna consciousness movement – but that is sufficient to change the entire course of history.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1974 July 3: “I am relieved to know your whereabouts again after not hearing from you for some time. You want to see me and I also have some important things to discuss with you, so best thing is we meet at the end of July in Vrindaban.”Prabhupada Lett…

1975 July 3: “We have received sanction for constructing the Juhu temple. Until further order whatever money you collect should be sent to Bombay. Print books as far as possible, and whatever money you collect send to Bombay.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

1968 July 2: “By denying my application injustice has been done to me. Please try to convince him that my presence is essential. I am qualified Religious Minister. I have got sufficient money to maintain myself.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1969 July 2: “During my Guru Maharaja’s days, thousands of Rupees were being dispatched from Calcutta to London. While under foreign control, Hindustan had the liberty to preach in foreign countries but now being independent, they are prohibiting to se…

1969 July 2: “If the Beatles are chanting, give them all facilities. We want only that Hare Krishna may be very popular all over the world. But we should not try to make a profit out of Hare Krishna Mantra; then our spiritual enlightenment will be hamp…

1969 July 2: “We should not try to become a very popular musical party. Music is one of our items for chanting, but we are not musicians. We should always remember this fact. We take advantage of the typewriter but that doesn’t mean we are professional…

1969 July 2: “She cannot live in the temple. We should utilize all of our facilities for our own men. Besides, she has got her ideas of Hindu sentiment and cannot be used for international Krishna Consciousness.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1969 July 2: “It is all simply high-sounding words. There is no substance or practical program. He has no money and he wants to take from others and others wish to sign papers only. So forget about his hallucinations.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1966 July 1 “Today I entered the new house at 26 Second Avenue. For my purpose it is all good. I do not why Krishna is trying to establish me in New York. I am his servant’s servant and therefore let His desire be fulfilled through my agency.”Prabhupad…

1969 July 1: “I am very glad to know that one rich Indian is prepared to contribute some money for our temple activities. But my mission will be more successful if the Americans construct a temple, although we have no distinction as to American or Indi…

1970 July 1: “I do not know what Kirtanananda has told you. If there is scarcity of qualified pujaris, each center should be satisfied only by worshipping Panca Tattva by performance of Sankirtana.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1970

1971 July 1: “I’m very sorry that you are separated from the temple. But don’t worry. Krishna will save you, you can be sure. There is no doubt about it. So go on chanting Hare Krishna at all costs and never mind these tribulations of maya.”Prabhupada …

1972 July 1: “I am so much pleased that you have taken Sannyas and are preaching whole-heartedly. Do not worry about your wife and child, Krishna will take care of them. Just you save the foolish world from going to hell.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1974 July 1: “Let it be a first class, A-1 arrangement. All big officers should be invited. Goswamis and godbrothers also. All the inhabitants of Vrindaban will be invited. There is no question of money.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1974 July 1: “We do not have to be dependent on taking help from persons who will not even eat with us, thinking us inferior. We are not dependent on any Indian goswami. Let them come as invited but we shall conduct the affair ourselves.”Prabhupada Let…

1975 July 1: “Actually we are not fond of having businesses. Regard your main business as trying to become Krsna conscious through reading my books and associating with the devotees in the Sankirtana movement.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

1968 June 30: “Simply for land, we don’t care. We simply want favorable place for worshipping Krishna. That is our idea. Our propaganda is to make people feel for Krishna and become engaged in His transcendental loving service.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1968 June 30: “Live as simply as possible without any exaggeration, regularly hold Krishna Kirtana, and try to convince people about the non-sectarian nature of Krishna Consciousness. That will make you successful.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1968 June 30: “Krishna Consciousness is not a religious movement as it is generally understood. We are teaching love for God. That means Krishna Consciousness is the post-graduate class for all religious sects.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1968 June 30: “Krishna is universal, Krishna is non-sectarian. Without understanding Krishna everyone is sectarian, and combination of such non-Krishna Consciousness persons will never create any institution of non-sectarian nature.”Prabhupada Letters …

1973 June 30: “We received copies of the Swahili Topmost Yoga System and it is very nicely done. This printing and distribution of our literature is most important aspect of our propaganda work.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1973

1974 June 30: “As far as my blessing is concerned it does not require my physical presence. If you are chanting Hare Krishna and following my instructions, then there is no question of your not receiving the blessings of Lord Caitanya.”Prabhupada Lette…

1975 June 30: “Why work in hellish factories? Let everyone live simply and be Krsna conscious. This farm project you should consider very important. Let people be self sufficient.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

1975 June 30: “There is no need to form a separate committee. Let each zone and center push on in their area of the world. I have organized GBC for the purpose of spreading Krsna consciousness all over the world.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

1969 June 29: “I request you and your friends, George and John, to make a nice Hare Krishna record sung by the most popular Beatles and assisted by our devotees. That will be very nice. To make this Hare Krishna Movement popular through any source poss…