Author Archives: Srila Prabhupada's Letters

1971 December 30 : “Increase our preaching programs by using all the mass media which are available. We are modern day Vaisnavas and we must preach vigorously using all the means available.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1971 December 30 : “The success of our Movement is due to my books and BTG being distributed throughout the world. So I hope you will see that the magazine comes out regularly and that my books can be published in Hindi.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1971 December 30 : “Please see that we acquire land in Vrindaban immediately. We are ready to begin construction of a large Temple there. So do whatever is required, but somehow secure the land.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1972 December 30 : “There is no question that he is only pure devotee and no one else is pure devotee. All of my disciples, as soon as they surrender themselves to Krsna, they become pure devotees.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1972 December 30 : “If you simply do as I am doing, then without doubt you will remain always fresh and enthusiastic for working very energetically on Krsna’s behalf, without any falldown.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1967 December 29: “Krishna has sent you to help me. As you are my sincere spiritual son, Krishna speaks within your heart so I have full faith in you. I give you full power of attorney.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1967

1968 December 29: “Regarding questions on yoga, explain the principles of yoga from Bhagavad-gita, preceded and followed by Krishna kirtana. If they want to know about hatha yoga explain that it cannot be successfully practiced in this present age of K…

1971 December 29: “Restriction on reading Tenth Canto pastimes is only for those who do not know what is Krishna. But you are initiated, so you can read. Still our Krishna Book is so nice that even an ordinary man can read it and derive benefit.”Prabhu…

1972 December 29: “Do not bother yourself by so many speculative thoughts. Remember always that you have now got this golden opportunity. It is not by accident that you have met your Spiritual Master and have become involved in Krsna’s work.”Prabhupada…

1972 December 29: “So you have lost your enthusiasm due to irregular habits. Unless the determination to become successful in Krsna consciousness is there, any occupation, any place will simply become a source of restlessness and trouble for your mind….

1972 December 29: “One fixed-up devotee, he can manage everything nicely, even in huge temple with many students. The problem is not the facility itself, rather the problem is the ability of the manager.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1972 December 29: “Let them gradually develop the surrendering attitude and accept voluntarily the life of tapasya which must be practiced in the temple. We should not be over anxious just to recruit men if they will not be of the best quality.”Prabhup…

1972 December 29: “Arrange programs immediately at the Bar Association, the Stock Exchange, the Royal Asiatic Society, Ramakrishna Cultural Institute, Gaudiya Math, YMCA, Govinda Bhavan, like that. I will speak in Bengali, Hindi, or English.”Prabhupada…

1973 December 29: “Almost all Indians have ignored the injunction of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. But now I have brought this message to the West and now you are helping me to bring it back to the people of India. It is a fact that all of humanity’s suffering …

1968 December 28: “Such practices are against the principles of Krishna Consciousness. I want that all my students should always be ideal in character and not discredit our Society. For Krishna we can execute any activity, but this is not free license …

1970 December 28: “In India everyone is a devotee. They have simply been mislead by politicians. By Lord Caitanya’s mercy we are again reviving their dormant Krishna Consciousness, just as we are doing in our centers all over the world.”Prabhupada Lett…

1971 December 28: “I wanted we should print such leaflets, but they have not done – simply trying for equaling Dai Nippon, consuming money like Dai Nippon, and producing nothing. Our Society means books, if there are no books, how can we preach?”Prabhu…

1971 December 28: “We have been there for so many years, only now you are printing the first book? Produce profuse books, spend all your time translating, organizing, printing and distributing, then you will be able to improve the situation.”Prabhupada…

1971 December 28: “Wherever there is preaching strength there is success, pandal, making members, traveling Sankirtana, whatever it may be – just maintain our strong position of purity and preach and distribute literature, that’s all.”Prabhupada Letter…

1972 December 28: “If you want to make progress in kicking out maya from your life, then help me to push on this Krishna Consciousness movement all over the world. You have got now the golden opportunity and it is no accident that you have got now your…

1974 December 28: “I am always praying to Krsna that my disciples will not fall away from the path of Krsna Consciousness. Always pray to Krsna so that He may keep you engaged in His transcendental service. Avoid the service of Maya like poison.”Prabhu…

1974 December 28: “Simply with mrdanga and karatala, traveling and chanting Hare Krsna, preaching simply Srimad Bhagavatam philosophy, this is the process. Don’t add anything. It will only be a distraction.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1968 December 27: “When I put on the hat sent by you on my head, everyone says that it is brilliant, and because one has to dress according to the taste of friends this hat has become an important factor of my dressing.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1968

1972 December 27: “That is advancement, to stick tightly to the orders of the Spiritual Master. Because my Guru Maharaja ordered it, I am also ordering it. Go on preaching, spread this Krsna Consciousness all over the world.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1974 December 27: “What is this alone? Vaisnava is never alone. When I first came to your country I was alone for one year. But I never felt alone. I always felt the presence of my Guru Maharaja.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1974 December 27: “Under all circumstances you must remain in the association of devotees. Continue to make nice milk preparations for the Deities. When I come in the spring I will be glad to accept them three times a day.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1974 December 27: “I can come immediately. Try to arrange many programs with respectable gentlemen, philosophers, scholars, etc. If you can arrange nice programs in Brazil then I will be very pleased to go there also.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1974 December 27: “Thank you very much for installing the very nice Radha-Krsna Deities. So do like that in every village and town. The matter is in the American hands. It must go on very nicely. That is my desire.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1974 December 27: “So local men are coming daily. By good association and good preaching they can all become devotees. This is Lord Caitanya’s mission to go to every town and village and create Vaisnava spirit in the local men.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1974

1975 December 27: “‘Christmas week book distribution despite closed airport 112,000 BTGS, 8,000 Gitas sold.’ Thank you very much. This is very good. Fight and depend on Krsna, that will bring you victory.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1975

1971 December 26 : “The American Ambassador and the Indian High Commissioner have agreed to come. Now, if you can convince the President of Kenya, Mr. Jomo Kenyatta, then I shall also consent to come for a few days to meet him.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1971 December 26 : “So never think dissatisfaction. Because you are serving Krishna, that is my satisfaction enough. But because you are also preaching so nicely, then I am more than satisfied. Why he does not write me?”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1971 December 26 : “We should always cling to the Lotus Feet of the Lord by following very strictly. If routine work – sixteen rounds, rising early, street Sankirtana, etc.- becomes slack or neglected, then all other attempts will fail.”Prabhupada Let…

1971 December 26 : “As long as we keep ourselves pure for preaching, then we shall have all good results – of that there is no doubt. That is the proof of your preaching work – it becomes touchstone and turns iron to gold.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1971

1972 December 26 : “They are able to give enough money, but don’t bother to try to mix with or preach to the Hindus extensively. Real business is to convert the local men to become Krishna Conscious and carry on the work.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1972 December 26 : “Except for some rare soul like George Harrison, big personalities will not help us. Now George is practically converted and he is only preaching about Krishna, and he has done that from the beginning.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1972 December 26 : “We want that the mass shall support us, but we want that the class shall preach for us, that is the distinction. Is it clear?”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1972 December 26 : “I remember how you used to bring so many big men to see me at John Lennon’s house. So if you sincerely desire to serve Him in that way, Krishna will give you every opportunity and intelligence.”Prabhupada Letters :: 1972

1955 December 25: “The League program is: (1) To hold consecutive meetings for impressing the ideas of the mission. (2) To train at least 7 to 10 educated young men (3) To publish a monthly paper for the English knowing heads of society.”Prabhupada Let…

1974 December 23: “As one of my elder disciples you must set a nice example. You must become ideal in all respects, rising early, chanting sixteen rounds, attending classes, eating only Krsna prasadam, etc. This is very much wanted. This will make ever…