Our books are sold not for philosophical speculation but practical solution of the problems. The philosophical classes are now being closed everywhere

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" Our books are sold not for philosophical speculation but practical solution of the problems. The philosophical classes are now being closed everywhere"

Conversations and Morning Walks

1977 Conversations and Morning Walks

Our books are sold not for philosophical speculation but practical solution of the problems. The philosophical classes are now being closed everywhere.

770630 - Conversation C - Vrndavana

Prabhupāda: If required, you can show this line to Mr. Koku(?). In foreign countries they are no more interested in philosophical speculation. Actually they are not, neither in America nor India.

Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: No.

Prabhupāda: Hmm?

Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Right, Śrīla Prabhupāda. "Lord Caitanya did not let them escape, so He . . ."

Prabhupāda: Our books are sold not for philosophical speculation but practical solution of the problems. The philosophical classes are now being closed everywhere.

Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Yeah, that's a fact.

Prabhupāda: The professors are starving. No students are interested in philosophy. Rather, they take admission in technological classes.

Tamāla Kṛṣṇa: Or even in meditation classes. They want some practical realization.

Prabhupāda: Yes. Yes.