Author Archives: Srila Prabhupada's Letters

1970 April 2: “When you require money for printing my books, inform me and I shall send you the check. I just want that my books may be printed somehow, somewhere; that is all. So do it.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1970

1972 April 2: “These fair-skinned Americans and Europeans are like angels coming to Krishna Consciousness and very soon the whole world will become filled with such angels. So continue sticking very tightly to our pure standards then Lord Caitanya’s pr…

1972 April 2: “Guided tours for tourists is nice but sight-seeing is secondary. We may advertise sightseeing to attract them, but main thing is to give them nice prasadam and instruction, then sell them our Krishna Book. Then you will be successful wit…

1972 April 2: “You all should be very active to increase. It is the best field in the world for distributing our books, as good or better than America. So preach wherever you go and make this traveling sankirtan a great success, a greater success, than…

1972 April 2: “You Western boys and girls are becoming angels but if we are not very careful to always stick to the point of regulative principles and purest standards of high living, then everything will spoil very quickly and the whole show will be a…

1975 April 2: “You are executing the duty of a sannyasi and you have taken my request to heart and you are now preaching in so many nice ways. This is very satisfying to me. Now continue and become more and more expert. Thank you for your donation of $…

1961 April 1: “After the Congress I wish to make an extensive tour of Japan, China and America for preaching this culture of Human spirit. Lord Krishna, Lord Buddha, Lord Christ, Hazrat Mohammed, Acarya Sankara, Acarya Ramanuja, Lord Caitanya, all live…

1966 April 1:
Dwadasi. One Mr. Pop came to see me. He saw the books and took one copy of the 1st Part and paid $6.00. Mr. Greene paid $5.00. Income book & contribution $11.00. I passed the night at Paul’s place. It was nice. In the evening the meeting was experimentally held at Paul’s 94 Bowery Place. The attendance was four.”
Prabhupada Journal :: 1966

1970 April 1: “Deity worship is for old and experienced students; it is not good for new students to be given sacred thread. This Deity worship is exclusively for advanced students. Yes, staunch faith in Spiritual Master and Krishna makes one perfect i…

1970 April 1: “If George Harrison gives us a place at his house, just like John Lennon gave us a place in his garden, then you can start a temple there. But unless there is a tangible program, do not divert your attention. Regarding George’s center, if…

1971 April 1: “Everything must be done with clear intelligence according to the Parampara revealation of the Absolute Truth and Krishna will give you good understanding for this purpose. Our Krsna consciousness is so nice. By painting, your love of Kri…

1974 April 1: “Your program to meet her Majesty and Prince Charles will be a great opportunity. If the leading personalities cooperate we can have the whole Parliament as Krishna conscious men including her Majesty the Queen.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1974 April 1: “My next program is to reinstate the Vedic divisions of catur varnyam. If England and America as well as France and Germany can understand this philosophy there will be a great theistic revolution which can counteract the atheistic philo…

1975 April 1: “Encourage Siddhasvarupa to continue to speak as much as possible and give him all facilities. Whenever there is some question or if he speaks something incorrect, you may humbly correct him or if need be, I can also give correction by ma…

1966 March 31: “Ekadasi. Landlord repaired the window according to his liking. It is not approved by me. The door is still insecure. Thirty days notice served to landlord. Two persons came today to meet me. Registered letter sent, expenditure registrat…

1971 March 31: “My Dear Dayalaji Birla, my attempt to exhibit the Krishna Consciousness Movement to the Bombay public is still going on at the Cross Maidan, and it has become very successful. Similar attempts will be made in Calcutta and Delhi. I am th…

1973 March 31: “You have begged for my blessings and I give them to you because you are my spiritual son but you have committed a very grave error. I am depending on you leaders for the future of our Society. This is causing me heartache and worry how …

1973 March 31: “Now you are supposed to be a responsible devotee, and this situation must be rectified, it is bad example for others. From now on follow the regulated restrictions strictly and refrain from any sex life at all, that can be your austerit…

1973 March 31: “There is no need of adding further Deities. Once installed it cannot be changed. Do not make it childish, too much addition of Deities will encumber us. There is no need to consult with me for these installations, the local president ca…

1966 March 30: “Dashami. Today one letter received from Rockefeller Foundation denying any help for starting the International Institution for God Consciousness. Evening meeting was held and seven ladies and gentlemen attended. It is settled that Susma…

1967 March 30: “You are feeling my absence just as I am feeling the absence from you. But in the meantime this must be so and Krishna will provide. If you chant always Hare Krishna, read my books, and preach this philosophy sincerely, then Krishna will…

1968 March 30: “I was just thinking about you since you departed and was anxious to get your letter. By Krishna’s Grace you are finding everything favorable. Please don’t feel lonely. Krishna is always with you and I shall pray for you and to Krishna a…

1969 March 30: “We should everyone of us try to work as hard as possible for Krishna’s satisfaction. This material body can be adjusted with practice. If we adjust these bodily activities towards Krishna’s side, then the labor is fruitful, but if we ad…

1970 March 30: “I have initiated her as you have advised. So train her up nicely in Krishna Consciousness and when you find a nice brahmacari she may be married. Then after some time she may go with her husband for starting a new center. My idea is to …

1970 March 30: “By the grace of the Spiritual Master and under the direction of the Spiritual Master one makes progress and revives his original Krishna Consciousness in full. So you know very well all these facts, and while preaching you have to expla…

1971 March 30: “The mercy of the bona fide Spiritual Master is there equally for everyone just like the sun. Yet there are those who refuse to come into the light. Simply you rigidly follow the regulative principles without fail and your rapid advancem…

1974 March 30: “I saw both the lands in Vrindaban and if they are available arrange immediately for their purchase. My money will be ready the second of May. In Bombay we are meeting the opposition peacefully and I hope things will come out successfull…

1960 March 29: “I shall be very glad if an erudite scholar like you joins my mission (The League of Devotees). Your appreciation of India’s cultural heritage is very much enlivening. Let us jointly distribute this great cultural heritage to the world a…

1966 March 29: “Navami. Today I went to see the loft of Mr. Paul. It is a big hall and can be utilised for meeting and Samkirtan purpose very nicely. I do not know if Lord Chaitanya wants me to change my present place to facilitate my missionary work. …

1968 March 29: “Practice together and Krishna may send some friends. Morning and evening, sit together in the front of Krishna’s picture, chant Hare Krishna and read Srimad Bhagavatam. We have to create the atmosphere of Krishna Consciousness and thus …

1968 March 29: “You say you are a fool, and I shall be glad to get a number of fools like you. I want such transcendental fools and not so many material intellectuals. Keep yourself always in that very humble mentality and Krishna will be very pleased …

1970 march 29: “Caitanya Mahaprabhu presented Himself as a merchant selling the transcendental commodity of Krishna consciousness in exchange for the people’s eagerness. If people simply become faithful to the understanding of Krishna Consciousness, th…

1970 March 29: “The path of Krishna Consciousness is compared with a sharp shaving razor; the slightest inattention causes a bloody cheek. So remember this and manipulate the blade of Krishna Consciousness with great care. A little inattention may caus…

1974 March 29: “Through history there have been so many revolutions simply to change leaders from this ism to that ism. Then everyone has to accept a particular leader and follow his instructions under his particular brand of ism. But because the leade…

1974 March 29: “Our propaganda is to educate people to accept Krsna as the perfect leader. Unfortunately, foolish people select their own concocted leaders and everyone is mislead by so many rascal leaders in philosophy, in religion, in culture, etc.”P…

1960 March 28: “The best thing is to hear the from the highest authority Sri Krishna or His devotee representative coming down in the chain of disciplic succession. I shall be very glad if you join my mission (The League of Devotees).”Prabhupada Letter…

1966 March 28: “Astami. One letter received from Sri Teertha Maharaj. The state of the country is too much perplexing on account of food situation. It is understood that loss of life and property in Bengal is beyond imagination.”Prabhupada Journal :: 1966

1967 March 28: “We must get possession of the house for Krishna’s Temple or we must get back the money for Krishna’s service. Forget the great loss. Work sincerely in Krishna Consciousness and everything will be in order.” Prabhupada Letters :: 1967

1968 March 28:”I am expecting you to be very powerful preac8hers in the near future so that this Movement will be spread all over the world. You keep yourself in that very humble mentality and Krishna will be very pleased upon you.”Prabhupada Letters :…

1970 March 28: “I understand some of you have moved to George Harrison’s place. What is the program there? Also you were in Paris with George for a television engagement. Did you find our Paris Temple? Give George my blessings.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1970