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| .: Prabhupada Letters :. Anthology a.c. bhaktivedanta swami |
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May 23, 2009 1964 May 23: "I shall request you with all humility to cooperate with this mission. I am requesting you to give me at least ten members from Agra as you have already given one yesterday and I am thanking you once more." Prabhupada Letters :: 1947-64 letters | 13:30 | 1966 May 23: "Chaturthi. In the evening there was meeting the contribution was $8.00. The attendance was about eleven ladies and gentlemen." Prabhupada Journal :: 1966 letters | 13:28 | 1968 May 23: "I have seen one copy and it is not good. Please stop circulation of this book, which is not authorized. Any book written by unauthorized persons should not be indulged in." Prabhupada Letters :: 1968 letters | 13:25 | 1969 May 23: "So far as my starting a separate organization, it was inevitable because none of our godbrothers are cooperating. If it is now possible to combine ourselves together, I shall be the first man to welcome this good opportunity." Prabhupada Letters :: 1969 letters | 13:22 | 1970 May 23: "My Dear Bhaiji Hanumanprasada Poddar, as you have asked for my suggestion, formulate a scheme so that our Indian brothers may join this Movement and send many preachers all over the world." Prabhupada Letters :: 1970 letters | 13:20 | 1970 May 23: "Krsna Consciousness philosophy is now tested by my last three years' experiment and this philosophy will be accepted in any part of the world irrespective of caste, creed, color, and language." Prabhupada Letters :: 1970 letters | 13:17 | 1972 May 23: "We may say "Krishna wills this." Actually outside of our bona fide Krishna Consciousness centers, there is no possibility of finding out what Krishna does or does not want." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 13:16 | 1972 May 23: "Unless there is connection with a bona fide Spiritual Master there is no possibility of making progress in spiritual life. So I have established ISKCON centers for intimate connection with the bona fide Spiritual Master." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 13:14 | May 22, 2009 1966 May 22: "Both Paul and I we were at Ashram the whole day. We came back it is seen that somebody came in. One note with chalk is written 'BLESSED'. It is mysterious. Later it was found that $75.00 is taken away. I think the situation not safe." Prabhupada Journal :: 1966 letters | 14:36 | 1969 May 22: "I am seeing our Sankirtana is being accepted more and more in the Western World, and there is very good future for its spreading by the help of my very sincere disciples. So we shall require a large number of mrdangas and karatalas." Prabhupada Letters :: 1969 letters | 14:32 | 1969 May 22: "If in a foreign country there is fire, one has to take help even though you don't know the language. So there is a blazing fire of maya, and we have to inform the people, even if we must use broken language. That is no fault." Prabhupada Letters :: 1969 letters | 14:30 | 1970 May 22: "Now among our students those who are advanced should take up this matter more seriously, and the Movement which you have started may not be stopped for want of adequate preachers - that is my request to you all." Prabhupada Letters :: 1970 letters | 14:26 | 1970 May 22: "Either you take your birth as a human being or as an animal, there is a set of parents. But Krsna is available only in the human form, so He is more important than the parents. So do not miss this opportunity." Prabhupada Letters :: 1970 letters | 14:23 | 1972 May 22: "The covers are like the mind and the senses, and the contents of the book are like the soul. Make the covers of the book very much attractive and automatically people will read the knowledge inside." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 14:19 | 1972 May 22: "So do not think in this way that you are not very important devotees, because I am always thinking of you. Since a long time I have known you and I consider that you are among my very dearest disciples." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 14:11 | 1975 May 22: "If you continue being very much determined to achieve success in this lifetime, then all of your desires to advance in Krishna Consciousness will be fulfilled. This is wanted." Prabhupada Letters :: 1975 letters | 14:09 | May 21, 2009 1966 May 21: "Dwitiya. In the afternoon there was Sanskrit class. The attendance was ten but the Collection was only $4.00. At 5/30 P.M. we started for Ananda Ashram. In the evening there was Keertan at Ashram. It was nice as usual. There was dance of Balirama." Prabhupada Journal :: 1966 letters | 14:09 | 1967 May 21: "We invite every one but when one comes into the confidence we initiate him in the process. Therefore our four principles of restriction must be adopted when one is serious about further enlightenment." Prabhupada Letters :: 1967 letters | 14:07 | 1967 May 21: "Your ardent call is responding from heart and I have decided to return. I have already received letter from Jayananda with thanks. I have received letter from all my spiritual children and I am very sorry that I could not reply." Prabhupada Letters :: 1967 letters | 14:05 | 1967 May 21: "So let the leaders take this movement more seriously. Before my arrival you may make some arrangement so that I can speak to the greatest number of people and I am sure they will appreciate my presentation." Prabhupada Letters :: 1967 letters | 14:03 | 1970 May 21: "So those who are strictly on the Bhagavat line or in Krsna consciousness actually they are living in Satya Yuga. And our London Temple is a replica of Vaikuntha. So live there peacefully." Prabhupada Letters :: 1970 letters | 14:01 | 1972 May 21: "All these situations are meant for tribulation, but in Krishna consciousness, they are meant for advancement. So to accept any situation as Krishna's mercy is to advance in spiritual life." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 13:58 | 1972 May 21: "These literature are the big mrdanga which can be heard from a long distance, simply a few words can have a tremendous effect on millions of people if they are propagated widely. So it is our duty above all to print these words." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 13:56 | 1972 May 21: "You should develop your ability for writing. If we are engaged in writing and speaking on behalf of Krishna, this is the best process for advancing in Krishna Consciousness." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 13:53 | May 20, 2009 1969 May 20: "I understand he has left and there is no grudge. I hope in the association of the devotees, he will feel jolly, and his moroseness will be cleared off. I do not think living alone will be very good for you." Prabhupada Letters :: 1969 letters | 22:57 | 1970 May 20: "Now take this opportunity to learn how to practically prosecute Krsna Consciousness Movement so that you may start new centers for expanding our program to every nook and corner, village and city. This is our business." Prabhupada Letters :: 1970 letters | 22:55 | 1972 May 20: "If children are allowed to play just like Krishna with his cowherd friends, then little ABC, then see deity, arati, and then take little prasadam. In this way our children should be trained." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 22:51 | 1972 May 20: "So we must take every precaution. It is not good if small numbers of devotees open a center and then fall away. Association is the most important thing. In future at least ten or twelve men must open a center." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 22:48 | 1972 May 20: "You are all very enthusiastic so when I come I shall give you some hints how to distribute books. But I do not like to stay in any hotel. I shall stay in my room above the temple on the first floor." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 22:46 | 1973 May 20: "Please take this Krsna Consciousness Movement very seriously. It is a great opportunity to become free once and for all from the clutches of Maya. Maya is very strong, but by taking shelter of Krsna, Maya cannot reach us." Prabhupada Letters :: 1973 letters | 22:43 | 1975 May 20: "I am very glad to hear that you are keeping yourself busy preaching. Don't become a dead man. Always preach." Prabhupada Letters :: 1975 letters | 22:42 | 1975 May 20: "I received your Hindi newspaper, Vraja-Garima, but unfortunately, I don't see anything written about Brajendra-nandana, Krishna. So far we are concerned, we are preaching the glories of Krishna throughout the world, to glorify Brajendra-nandana Hari." Prabhupada Letters :: 1975 letters | 22:41 | May 19, 2009 1966 May 19: "Amavasya. Sunrise 4/42. Sunset 7/11. Moonrise 4/14. Paul paid $2.00 for Expenditure. Today one letter received from Mr. Paul C. Sherbert and he is replied also." Prabhupada Journal :: 1966 letters | 14:48 | 1971 May 19: "Yes, do not take too much foodstuffs; take so that no remnants are left. But do not throw away prasadam. Better to take a little less than to have leftover for saving. That is not good." Prabhupada Letters :: 1971 letters | 14:47 | 1972 May 19: "If you like I can come to Amsterdam. I like that country very much. There are many cows and this especially is pleasing to me so if you can arrange some big engagement there then I shall gladly come." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 14:43 | 1972 May 19: "I am giving Rupanuga, Satsvarupa, and Bali Mardan the sannyasa order of life along with Karandhara. If my senior disciples wish to take sannyasa then I shall give it. But there is no urgency." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 14:42 | 1972 May 19: "You must do the work I am doing. Therefore, this traveling extensively for GBC. If I did not travel there would be no nice organization. Traveling and preaching - that is the Sankirtana movement." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 14:40 | 1975 May 19: "This is your business. Krishna has given you some special talent and you are using it for spreading His glories. This is wanted. When I will be there so we can talk during my visit sometimes." Prabhupada Letters :: 1975 letters | 14:34 | 1975 May 19: "Our real business is to print and distribute books. By doing this you are all becoming recognized by Krishna. Please continue. Don't become discouraged by any so-called problems." Prabhupada Letters :: 1975 letters | 14:31 | 1975 May 19: "Things are looking very favorable for us, now we simply have to try even harder. Strongly push on this mission by printing and distributing our books in unlimited quantity." Prabhupada Letters :: 1975 letters | 14:29 | May 18, 2009 1966 May 18: "Chaturdasi: Today I paid Paul for expenditure $1.25. One letter received from Atmasing Bombay. In the evening there was meeting 12 ladies and gentlemen attended. Contribution -- $7.00." Prabhupada Journal :: 1966 letters | 10:38 | 1971 May 18: "Presently we are holding huge Hare Krishna Festival. 35,000 to 40,000 people are attending daily for discourses. We are distributing prasadam. It is all Caitanya Mahaprabhu's mercy." Prabhupada Letters :: 1971 letters | 10:36 | 1971 May 18: "It is very much encouraging that you have made final arrangements for going to Jerusalem. You all have my full blessings and may Krishna help you all in this noble venture. Just as soon as you arrive there, you can let me know." Prabhupada Letters :: 1971 letters | 10:34 | 1973 May 18: "I am going to Dallas because the weather here is not good for my health. I am going to get some sunshine. If the weather there is not suitable, I may come at once to Caracas. P.S. I have already come to Dallas and it appears nice." Prabhupada Letters :: 1973 letters | 10:30 | 1973 May 18: "Thank you very much for your report. Now we can understand the most important point is that everyone - especially the leaders - must always stick to the basic regulative practices that I have given. So, now what can be done?" Prabhupada Letters :: 1973 letters | 10:28 | May 17, 2009 1968 May 17: "When you invited me from Kesi Ghat to the shelter of Radha-Damodara Jeu, it was very kind of you. I am getting old day by day, but before the last moment will come, I want to fulfill my desire in developing the establishment of Sri Sri Radha-Damodara Temple." Prabhupada Letters :: 1968 letters | 10:12 | 1969 May 17: "It is very, very encouraging that you are holding kirtanas in public places and some way or other people are becoming interested. These outdoor kirtanas should be rigidly followed at least one hour daily. That will make our movement popular." Prabhupada Letters :: 1969 letters | 10:09 | 1970 May 17: "Regarding Rathayatra, Jagannatha starts on the second day of the moon, and on the fifth day there is no meeting, but there is some controversy with Laksmi's servants and Jagannatha's servants - that is Herapancami. Jagannatha returns back on the tenth day of the moon." Prabhupada Letters :: 1970 letters | 10:09 | 1971 May 17: "We are considering a penguin size and style for KRSNA book, this will have tremendous market in USA and Europe. In my heart I want that KRSNA book should be distributed in every home of all English-speaking people." Prabhupada Letters :: 1971 letters | 10:07 | 1972 May 17: "Unless it is absolutely necessary we should not purchase land at such high price. So I think we can wait for some time. If we become very eager to purchase, naturally they will want to raise price." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 10:06 | 1972 May 17: "Regarding Lalita Prasad Thakura's proposal, there will be no misunderstanding, because the central point is Bhaktivinode Thakura. Bhaktivinode Thakura is no longer localized. His holy name is being expanded along with Lord Caitanya's." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 10:05 | 1972 May 17: "I am very much pleased that he has established our position. Krishna will bless him. Let him preach in that spirit, that is required. Our mission is to establish God-consciousness. We can give more information about God from authentic literature." Prabhupada Letters :: 1972 letters | 10:02 | 1974 May 17: "I have always wanted this for our Nairobi center. This work you are doing for maintaining the African devotees, teaching them the rules and regulations of Krishna Consciousness, is the most important work and I thank you very much." Prabhupada Letters :: 1974 letters | 09:59 | |
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