Author Archives: Srila Prabhupada's Letters

1973 February 14: “Dressing up as hippies to increase book distribution – this should be stopped. But under special circumstances you may dress like respectable ladies and gentlemen to distribute my literatures – but even this program should not become…

1966 February 13 : “Today the whole day was raining. Talked with Mr Mukherji by telephone also with Mrs J. K. Banerjee correspondent of Hindusthan Standard. No Expenditure” Journal :: 1966

1968 February 13 : “I am your servant also, so I cannot accept service from you, or from any of my disciples. I accept service from my disciples only on behalf of Krishna.” Letters :: 1968

1968 February 13 : “On the Krishna platform there is no such distinction, Brahmacari, Householder, Sannyasi. If there’s strong sense of Krishna Consciousness, this distinction of material world will disappear in spiritual light.” Letters :: 1968

1969 February 13: “In London a report was published with the heading, KRISHNA CHANT STARTLES LONDON. So you shall also try to startle Germany with the Krishna chant. That should be our main program.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1969 February 13 : “It is very nice that you wish to remain brahmacari. Actually it doesn’t matter if one is householder or brahmacari. Sincerity of purpose is the only qualification for Krishna Consciousness.”Letters :: 1969

1972 February 13: “As GBC you should see the standard is perfectly maintained. Neglecting the principles means neglecting Krishna’s order. These regulative principles are our life, if they are not respected then the whole thing is finished.”Prabhupada …

1972 February 13: “Unless one is perfectly behaved, he cannot teach others. All the GBC should be strictly to the standard, and see that others are also following them. Then our centers will be well-managed.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1972 February 13 : “Impressive but not repressive – that is the system. Please institute these most important principles but do it so that people will not go away.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1968 February 12: “The train, on two tracks, moves forward. The bona fide Spiritual Master and Krishna are like these two tracks, they must be served simultaneously. You cannot serve Krishna without Spiritual Master, or serve Spiritual Master without s…

1968 February 12: “Our process of Krishna Consciousness and Sankirtana movement is counteracting the spell of Maya. We cannot cheat people. We must say the truth. We must present the genuine thing before the public and if they are intelligent enough th…

1968 February 12: “The matter is little more risky but if you take the risk for Krishna’s sake, Krishna will supply you the required money undoubtedly. So far I am concerned I always take risk for Krishna.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1970 February 12: “Yes introduce Krishna Consciousness in these two universities. This is the real course of study for human beings and we should use such opportunities. I am glad to learn you are also holding successful Kirtana in the high schools. Th…

1971 February 12: “You are now Sankirtana leader. This is very good news. The spreading of this Sankirtana Movement is the best service to humanity and to all living entities. So your activities should now be on the pure spiritual platform and by your …

1972 February 12: “When I come make extensive preparations for my speaking, etc., by advertising and propaganda, even more than this Swami. My work is to preach, so you can prepare many very nice speaking engagements, especially to the intelligent clas…

1972 February 12: “Doctors speak surety, but there is no surety. I don’t think there is guarantee of surety by taking this medicine with animal products. But if there is surety, you can take. But it is very doubtful. When I come there I shall see what …

1972 February 12: “I am very sorry to hear about your demoniac neighbor cutting down many tulasi plants, but do not worry, he shall get his due punishment in time, rest assured. If he is caught trespassing on our property again he may be severely punis…

1966 February 11: “Today the following letters were posted:The Morning TelegramThe Times Mirror Co.NBC Radio Station MasterWOR Radio Station Master WNYC Radio Station Master There was no response to Hari Kirtan this evening but I alone executed the Kir…

1967 February 11: “This evening we had very successful performance of Kirtana and discourses at the Himalayan Academy. I think our popularity in this part of the country is increasing. Arrange for such Kirtana programs in New York. Wherever we get oppo…

1967 January 11: “I wish that each and every Branch shall keep their independent identity and cooperate by keeping the Acarya in the centre. On this principle we can open any number of Branches all over the world.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1967

1967 February 11: “In April 1967 there will be a great World Exposition and millions of people will gather there from all parts of the world. We have to prepare literatures and we have to draw the attention of the university students as our members.”Pr…

1967 February 11: “As you are feeling my absence so I am feeling for you. But we are all happy on account of Krishna Consciousness either here or there. May Krishna join us always in His transcendental service.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1967

1970 February 11: “Sankirtana is our life and soul, and if we execute this transcendental business in all earnestness, then there will be no difficulty in any way. We should not pray to Krishna anything except to ask to engage in His service. If we are…

1970 February 11: “I can follow that Visnujana is very much needed in London but he is much needed in Los Angeles also. The majority of advanced students are in London, so why they should be lacking to train and enthuse the new brahmacaris?”Prabhupada …

1973 February 11: “Go out for street sankirtana and distribute my literature for the cripple minded masses. Whatever you do should be done with wholehearted enthusiasm and strict adherence to chanting sixteen rounds and following the four basic princip…

1966 February 10:”His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada’s advent ceremony. The following letters delivered personally at the respective editorial offices:New York Times New York Herald TribuneNew York News Expenditure Postage .28Today I have taken possessi…

1967 February 10: “Accept Krishna as your husband and He will never cheat you. He is competent to maintain any number of wives with full comforts because He is Omnipotent. So remain busy in the service of your Husband and you will be happy in this life…

1970 February 10: “Now everyone has heard how strenuously you induced George Harrison to contribute for our Krsna Book. Your attitude of humbleness and meekness in the service of Krishna Consciousness is the only qualification which can lead us to uppe…

1973 February 10: “Each GBC man can act as my secretary for one month at a time as I originally planned. In this way you will all be trained up so you can manage things so nicely so that I may spend my time solely for translating my books. This I desir…

1973 February 10: “If anyone strictly follows the regulative principles of Krishna Consciousness then he will always remain enthusiastic and dynamic. So if there are any defects within our Society it is only symptom that the instructions of the Spiritu…

1973 February 10: “Those who come to learn must admit they do not know who they are or who is God and then after admitting these things they must be willing to take to the process and follow the principles. Then they can obtain spiritual knowledge.”Pra…

1973 February 10: “As I have suggested previously as they do in Christian religion they have so many convents where the women stay and they receive protection. The point is that the women must be protected and it is the duties of the leaders of our soc…

1973 February 10: “I want that Mayapur be self-sufficient by having its own production of grains, vegetables, fruits and milk products etc., to the extent that you will be able to feed at least 500 men daily. This will be better than trying to arrange …

1966 February 9: “Today morning I met Manager of 33 Riverside Drive New York for occupying apartment No 307 on rent as follows:Rent to Commence 2/15/66 $70, Security $70, Total $140Expenditure:Bus fare .30 and rent aboveTotal $140.30″Prabhupada Journal…

1969 February 9: “On hearing from you, I shall immediately start for London. When I go there I am sure I shall find out a suitable temple-house. Please let me know your decision so that I may prepare for my London Yatra.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1969 February 9: “I shall be very happy to know what is happening to the second issue of our French edition Back To Godhead. I was very pleased with the first issue, and I hope the new issue will be ready very soon. Please inform me what is the problem…

1969 February 9: “So far I am not displeased with any of my disciples. Sometimes the sons create disturbances, and the father has to tolerate. But it is up to the sons to obey the father and keep the relationship natural.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1969

1969 February 9: “Regarding Back To Godhead, the advertisements which you are now getting, especially the hippie advertisements, are not very good. Therefore, I am thinking of avoiding these advertisements. We shall try to find out the money by some ot…

1969 February 9: “We wish to publish only purely Krishna Consciousness articles up to 48 pages per month. Purely Krishna Consciousness means Isopanisad, and similarly all the Upanisads, and Vedanta Sutra. Articles like Dr. Spock, the Beach Boys, or non…

1969 February 9: “If you recommend it, I shall initiate him. Of course, the best thing will be to initiate husband and wife together. I have no objection to initiate him alone, but will he be able to thereby follow the rules and regulations?”Prabhupada…