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<div id="Correspondence" class="section" sec_index="6" parent="compilation" text="Correspondence"><h2>Correspondence</h2>
== Correspondence ==
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<div id="1947_to_1965_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="0" parent="Correspondence" text="1947 to 1965 Correspondence"><h3>1947 to 1965 Correspondence</h3>
=== 1947 to 1965 Correspondence ===
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<div id="LettertoSardarPatelCalcutta28February1949_0" class="quote" parent="1947_to_1965_Correspondence" book="Let" index="4" link="Letter to Sardar Patel -- Calcutta 28 February, 1949" link_text="Letter to Sardar Patel -- Calcutta 28 February, 1949">
<span class="LET-statistics">'''[[Vanisource:Letter to Sardar Patel -- Calcutta 28 February, 1949|Letter to Sardar Patel -- Calcutta 28 February, 1949]]:''' Destruction of the caste system as contemplated by some exponents, is therefore out of question. By the modes of nature different persons are imbued with different qualities and the scientific way of division of human society, from the qualitative aspect, by the caste system is quite natural. But the basic principle of such caste system is to serve the plan of Godhead and by doing so the four orders of caste system make a headway by the co-operative method.</span>
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Sardar Patel -- Calcutta 28 February, 1949|Letter to Sardar Patel -- Calcutta 28 February, 1949]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Destruction of the caste system as contemplated by some exponents, is therefore out of question. By the modes of nature different persons are imbued with different qualities and the scientific way of division of human society, from the qualitative aspect, by the caste system is quite natural. But the basic principle of such caste system is to serve the plan of Godhead and by doing so the four orders of caste system make a headway by the co-operative method.</p>
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<div id="1966_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="1" parent="Correspondence" text="1966 Correspondence"><h3>1966 Correspondence</h3>
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<div id="LettertoBonMaharajaNewYork20January1966_0" class="quote" parent="1966_Correspondence" book="Let" index="2" link="Letter to Bon Maharaja -- New York 20 January, 1966" link_text="Letter to Bon Maharaja -- New York 20 January, 1966">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Bon Maharaja -- New York 20 January, 1966|Letter to Bon Maharaja -- New York 20 January, 1966]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I am very glad to learn that your first part of Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu is now out and shall be glad if you send me one copy so that I can show to persons who are interested in my Srimad-Bhagavatam. I am also glad to learn that you are now thinking of New York on receipt of my letter and it may be that you have to come here again if there is the Radha Krishna Temple as contemplated. The money is there, the Deities are there, the house is there, the men are there but the sanction is not there. Your residence was somewhere near the Columbia University I think.</p>
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<div id="1967_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="2" parent="Correspondence" text="1967 Correspondence"><h3>1967 Correspondence</h3>
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<div id="LettertoBrahmanandaSanFrancisco18February1967_0" class="quote" parent="1967_Correspondence" book="Let" index="26" link="Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 18 February, 1967" link_text="Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 18 February, 1967">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 18 February, 1967|Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 18 February, 1967]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">The other day we had a very nice meeting in the California State College it was grand successful. They are going to arrange again like that in Berkeley college where they are expecting three thousand audience. I am enclosing herewith a copy of the letter received from Himalayan Academy. See how they are appreciating our method of peace movement. So in this way we have to forward our cause. No business man will come forward to help us on utopian schemes as contemplated by Mr. Payne. We have to try for ourselves. So the summary is to obtain a hire purchase sale-contract from Mr. Taylor and popularize our movement by outdoor engagements as many as possible.</p>
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<div id="1968_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="3" parent="Correspondence" text="1968 Correspondence"><h3>1968 Correspondence</h3>
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<div id="LettertoUmapatiLosAngeles14January1968_0" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="9" link="Letter to Umapati -- Los Angeles 14 January, 1968" link_text="Letter to Umapati -- Los Angeles 14 January, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Umapati -- Los Angeles 14 January, 1968|Letter to Umapati -- Los Angeles 14 January, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Kirtanananda's refusal to accept the Parampara system and authority of the scriptures is the cause of his misfortune. His version that the sun and the sunshine are one and the same is right, but when the sunshine is in the room it is not correct to say that the sun is in the room. His knowledge therefore is imperfect and therefore he cannot be a preacher. He is therefore contemplating for starting nightclub of the psychedelic type. His association is not desirable for the present neither I can think of his future correction. Hayagriva has fallen a victim and I am sorry for this.</p>
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<div id="LettertoGurudasaLosAngeles15January1968_1" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="11" link="Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 15 January, 1968" link_text="Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 15 January, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 15 January, 1968|Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 15 January, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Acyutananda and Ramanuja Brahmacaris are now at the following address. c/o N. Banerjee, 114 Elliot Road, Kanpur 4, India. They are contemplating to open a preaching center at Kanpur, and you can open correspondence with them before starting for India.</p>
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<div id="LettertoGurudasaLosAngeles13February1968_2" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="54" link="Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 13 February, 1968" link_text="Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 13 February, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 13 February, 1968|Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 13 February, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Regarding Acyutananda's letter to you: it is a fact that in Brahmacari Ashram no Grhasthas are supposed to live, but the American House which we are now contemplating has no separate department for Grhasthas or Brahmacaris. Therefore for the present we cannot make such distinction in the American House. We are just beginning the American House there and gradually we shall make departmental division later on. Your quotation from Lord Caitanya that nobody should identify as a Brahmacari, Householder, Sannyasi, is quite correct. On the Krishna platform there is no such distinction. The only reason is that on the material platform sex life is very predominant. Therefore a Brahmacari is advised not to live with Grhasthas.</p>
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<div id="LettertoHamsadutaLosAngeles4March1968_3" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="103" link="Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 4 March, 1968" link_text="Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 4 March, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 4 March, 1968|Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 4 March, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">And I am glad that our friend, Allen Ginsberg, is helping you. There is no doubt about our success if we can make this Kirtana party successful. The most important point in this connection is that we shall never be professional; that is to say, we shall try to make the Kirtana party perfect from the point of view of Krishna Consciousness. The idea of introducing Panca-tattva in the kirtana party was also contemplated by me.</p>
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<div id="LettertoHamsadutaSanFrancisco23March1968_4" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="123" link="Letter to Hamsaduta -- San Francisco 23 March, 1968" link_text="Letter to Hamsaduta -- San Francisco 23 March, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Hamsaduta -- San Francisco 23 March, 1968|Letter to Hamsaduta -- San Francisco 23 March, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">The Indian government is particularly secular government, and if we can present unified form of Krishna Consciousness—one God, Krishna; one scripture, Bhagavad-gita; one mantra, Hare Krishna; and one work, His service, then certainly we shall get very good encouragement from Indians also. My future contemplation is to have tours all over the world for 6 months, and sit down in a nice place for the balance 6 months, for training boys and girls as well as editing our publications. You consult with Brahmananda and he may consult with Mr. Kallman how this program may be given real shape. But I think this program will be solid one for propagating our Krishna Consciousness all over the world. And in spite of New York City's so many faults, I have got a natural inclination to make my headquarters in N.Y.C. Most probably I am going to get my permanent visa, from your government, and in that case, I want a very nice place to stay in N.Y., and make it my permanent headquarters for editorial office, as well as training Sankirtana party and preachers.</p>
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<div id="LettertoBalaiMontreal4July1968_5" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="223" link="Letter to Balai -- Montreal 4 July, 1968" link_text="Letter to Balai -- Montreal 4 July, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Balai -- Montreal 4 July, 1968|Letter to Balai -- Montreal 4 July, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Yes, we are in need of our own press very urgently, and as Advaita has in his view to conduct such press, and he is laboring so hard for fulfilling this desire, certainly Krishna will be very pleased on him and you also for such endeavor. It is contemplated that we may start the press here in Montreal, because there is ample space. It is not yet settled up, but if we decide to start, then how Advaita can help this enterprise? Anyway, unless Advaita becomes quite conversant with the matter of conducting a press, I shall not try to start a press of our own. And when he is satisfied, then we shall start a well-equipped press.</p>
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<div id="LettertoSyamasundaraMontreal15July1968_6" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="240" link="Letter to Syamasundara -- Montreal 15 July, 1968" link_text="Letter to Syamasundara -- Montreal 15 July, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Syamasundara -- Montreal 15 July, 1968|Letter to Syamasundara -- Montreal 15 July, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Regarding London-yatra: (like Rathayatra—yatra means travel.) I am contemplating of forming the following party: yourself and your wife, Mukunda and his wife, Gaurasundara and his wife, Hamsaduta and his wife, Pradyumna and Upendra. Maybe we may have to change later on a little bit, but this is my contemplation. Now, I do not know how to make this program fruitful. Here I have gotten some encouragement by recent Kirtana performances in the Expo. For two days they have paid us $300.00, and maybe they will be required to perform Kirtana for a few days more.</p>
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<div id="LettertoJayanandaMontreal17August1968_7" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="262" link="Letter to Jayananda -- Montreal 17 August, 1968" link_text="Letter to Jayananda -- Montreal 17 August, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Jayananda -- Montreal 17 August, 1968|Letter to Jayananda -- Montreal 17 August, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I am in due receipt of your letter dated August 12, 1968 and I have noted the contents. I am as much anxious to go to San Francisco as you are always anxious get me to San Francisco, and receive me there. But immediately I never said to Pradyumna that I can go to San Francisco, so immediately do not arrange for renting any apartment, because I am contemplating on going to Vancouver. It is not yet settled, but there is chance of my going there and I wish to go to San Francisco from there. Yes I have inquired from Govinda dasi that she and her husband can utilize the half ticket facility, so when I settle to go, certainly I shall ask you to send me the necessary money and I am so pleased that you are always ready to send us the required money and return back to San Francisco. In the meantime, please go on as usual, and I am so pleased to learn that the Patels are taking great interest in our temple affairs.</p>
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<div id="LettertoBrahmanandaSanFrancisco9September1968_8" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="303" link="Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 9 September, 1968" link_text="Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 9 September, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 9 September, 1968|Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 9 September, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I am contemplating also to publish one book, Krishna in picture. One boy, his name is Mark, he is very good artist. I have given him some ideas of drawing some pictures about Krishna from Srimad-Bhagavatam. And if I see he is successful, which I hope he will, be then we shall print to many books of pictures. The picture books will be most appealing. We shall give stress on this point.</p>
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<div id="LettertoHamsadutaLosAngeles30November1968_9" class="quote" parent="1968_Correspondence" book="Let" index="458" link="Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 30 November, 1968" link_text="Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 30 November, 1968">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 30 November, 1968|Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 30 November, 1968]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">You are thinking of accepting a job but you are already in the job of Krishna, so for the maintenance of Krishna's temple you can contemplate as Krishna desires. But I will suggest, why do you not start the prasada program? It was in our contemplation for a longtime and you and your wife are expert cooks. There's ample space in our temple. Why not organize the prasada program. That will be both spiritual propaganda and monetary gain also.</p>
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<div id="1969_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="4" parent="Correspondence" text="1969 Correspondence"><h3>1969 Correspondence</h3>
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<div id="LettertoUpendraHawaii11March1969_0" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="167" link="Letter to Upendra -- Hawaii 11 March, 1969" link_text="Letter to Upendra -- Hawaii 11 March, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Upendra -- Hawaii 11 March, 1969|Letter to Upendra -- Hawaii 11 March, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I wish that the Seattle temple be maintained as the most important thing, and there is no second man besides you to take charge of it. Actually the center was opened by you and Gargamuni. Gargamuni is now engaged in different work, so you do not divert your attention. Please try to occupy the church contemplated and try to improve it like L.A. temple. If you try your best Krishna will give you all facilities.</p>
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<div id="LettertoAdvaitaHawaii16March1969_1" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="177" link="Letter to Advaita -- Hawaii 16 March, 1969" link_text="Letter to Advaita -- Hawaii 16 March, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Advaita -- Hawaii 16 March, 1969|Letter to Advaita -- Hawaii 16 March, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">So your responsibility is going to be very heavy. You have to give us nice printed books, and magazines, literature, and the sales organization will be done by Brahmananda, as he is contemplating to separate the department into ISKCON books for promoting the sale of our publications. This is very nice idea. So let us conjointly serve Krishna with our life, money, intelligence, and words, and this is the recommendation of Srimad-Bhagavatam for fulfilling the mission of human life. I hope you are both in good health.</p>
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<div id="LettertoSyamasundaraAllstonMass6May1969_2" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="270" link="Letter to Syamasundara -- Allston, Mass 6 May, 1969" link_text="Letter to Syamasundara -- Allston, Mass 6 May, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Syamasundara -- Allston, Mass 6 May, 1969|Letter to Syamasundara -- Allston, Mass 6 May, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">The Rathayatra may be fixed up from the 20th July to the 27th July, seven days continually. In the meantime, if you get the church in contemplation, it will be very, very nice. I am sending the papers which may help in this connection. Enclosed is a short history of my previous life in continuation with the present life, and copies of certificates from different institutions which have developed since the departure of my Spiritual Master. We are all students of His Divine Grace Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja Prabhupada. I am recognized as Ordained Minister of Religion in the United States of America, and in that status I am given permission of permanent resident, immigrant. So if these copies of certificates will help you to secure a church, then our London Yatra will be a grand success.</p>
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<div id="LettertoUmapatiNewVrindaban17June1969_3" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="383" link="Letter to Umapati -- New Vrindaban 17 June, 1969" link_text="Letter to Umapati -- New Vrindaban 17 June, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Umapati -- New Vrindaban 17 June, 1969|Letter to Umapati -- New Vrindaban 17 June, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated June 12, 1969, and I have noted the contents. You could not secure till now a good job, but that does not mean you shall return to New York. Keep yourself in San Francisco for some time more, and if there is no favorable response, then you may go to Paris where there is contemplation of opening a center. This will be settled up, say after a month. Till then you remain either in San Francisco or Los Angeles, and then decide. I think there is a great plan of Krishna that you should not get suitable service till now. It may be that you are required for preaching work 100%. So depend on Krishna, chant Hare Krishna, and everything will work out. I am leaving for Los Angeles on June 23rd, so I am sure I will see you before long.</p>
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<div id="LettertoSatsvarupaLosAngeles27June1969_4" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="399" link="Letter to Satsvarupa -- Los Angeles 27 June, 1969" link_text="Letter to Satsvarupa -- Los Angeles 27 June, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Satsvarupa -- Los Angeles 27 June, 1969|Letter to Satsvarupa -- Los Angeles 27 June, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated June 23, 1969, on which date I have reached here at Los Angeles. Regarding Glen's contribution of $2,000, I may request you to send it to me by return of post. The house contemplated, I don't think is suitable for our purpose. In your country, a house at $19,000, especially in a city like Boston, must not be very large and accommodating. The best thing is to rent a big house if you cannot purchase a big one. But in all cases, I shall prefer a big house which can accommodate our temple and residence quarters. If possible, the book-binding department will be included also. If you purchase a small house, then again you will have to rent some other house for other purposes.</p>
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<div id="LettertoMukundaLosAngeles28July1969_5" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="475" link="Letter to Mukunda -- Los Angeles 28 July, 1969" link_text="Letter to Mukunda -- Los Angeles 28 July, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Mukunda -- Los Angeles 28 July, 1969|Letter to Mukunda -- Los Angeles 28 July, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Krishna das, combined with Mandali Bhadra, Jaya Govinda and Sivananda are already alert to establish some more branches in Europe. Sivananda is contemplating to open a branch in Copenhagen, and Krishna das is trying for another in Munich. So this news is very encouraging to me. I shall request you that your next attempt shall be to establish a center in Oxford, where I have heard you have successfully performed kirtana so the students postponed their attendance in economic class and wanted to enjoy the transcendental vibrations. So I shall request you again to establish another branch in Oxford as soon as possible.</p>
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<div id="LettertoGopalaKrsnaLosAngeles31July1969_6" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="486" link="Letter to Gopala Krsna -- Los Angeles 31 July, 1969" link_text="Letter to Gopala Krsna -- Los Angeles 31 July, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Gopala Krsna -- Los Angeles 31 July, 1969|Letter to Gopala Krsna -- Los Angeles 31 July, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">You can also try Calcutta. Calcutta is also a very big industrial city, and if you are posted there, it will be easier for you to look after the Mayapur-contemplated temple. But it does not matter whether you are situated in Bombay, Calcutta or Delhi; wherever is suitable you can accept.</p>
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<div id="LettertoRupanugaLosAngeles8August1969_7" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="502" link="Letter to Rupanuga -- Los Angeles 8 August, 1969" link_text="Letter to Rupanuga -- Los Angeles 8 August, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Rupanuga -- Los Angeles 8 August, 1969|Letter to Rupanuga -- Los Angeles 8 August, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Regarding Krishna Devi's proposal, that is too immature now. We have to see the boy's tendencies first. This will be judged when he is at least 16 years old. Before that, up to the 15th year, he should be given all sorts of education and training as brahmacari. We can't impose anything from so early age, because when he is grown up he may not like the idea. So all this contemplation is premature. For the present your duty is to make him healthy and strong, physically and spiritually. Of course, if our Krishna Conscious children are to marry, the marriage must be performed within our group.</p>
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<div id="LettertoBrahmanandaTittenhurst16September1969_8" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="566" link="Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 16 September, 1969" link_text="Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 16 September, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 16 September, 1969|Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 16 September, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Don't worry. I understand that you require approximately $14,000 out of which Advaita has $4,500 and you have about $5,000. The balance may be asked from Tamala as the house we are contemplating to purchase is untouchable by us on account of too high price. So Tamala can spare the balance money for the press at the present moment, and when the house will be actually purchased, Krishna will provide us with the money. Anyway, don't be discouraged. Whatever deficiencies will be there, Krishna will supply you, and if there is actually any deficiency, please let me know and I shall send you a check for that amount. I think this will be all right.</p>
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<div id="LettertoBrahmanandaTittenhurst3October1969_9" class="quote" parent="1969_Correspondence" book="Let" index="599" link="Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 3 October, 1969" link_text="Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 3 October, 1969">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 3 October, 1969|Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 3 October, 1969]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">New Vrindaban is now in charge of Ranadhira, so on the whole people are not being attracted. In your next president's meeting you can consider these points. Tamala is trying to purchase some very nice property in Beverly Hills. The project is to establish there a nice Iskcon library to attract the richer class of men in that area. I do not know how far we shall be successful in this attempt, but if we are successful in purchasing a property there, it will be a great stride for our propaganda work. It is understood that the most selected persons of the Western world, both Europeans and Americans, they live in that quarter of Los Angeles. So why not a center there? That is the contemplation.</p>
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<div id="1970_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="5" parent="Correspondence" text="1970 Correspondence"><h3>1970 Correspondence</h3>
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<div id="LettertoJayapatakaLosAngeles2February1970_0" class="quote" parent="1970_Correspondence" book="Let" index="69" link="Letter to Jayapataka -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970" link_text="Letter to Jayapataka -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Jayapataka -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970|Letter to Jayapataka -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I am glad to learn that another branch in Toronto you are contemplating to open. This news I have received from Cidananda also. Certainly it is a good news, but we must always remember that once a center is opened, it cannot be closed at any time.</p>
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<div id="LettertoLalitaKumarLosAngeles2February1970_1" class="quote" parent="1970_Correspondence" book="Let" index="70" link="Letter to Lalita Kumar -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970" link_text="Letter to Lalita Kumar -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Lalita Kumar -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970|Letter to Lalita Kumar -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Yes, opening a center in Florida is our long contemplation, and I remember the letter when you and Sridhama wrote me about this. Where is Sridhama now? I am very much anxious to know about his health. If he is there, please ask him to write me. Now, if it is possible to open a center in Florida, then you can think of it because now you will have the support of your good wife. But I think for a few days more you should take training in Philadelphia before you think of opening another center. That will be nice.</p>
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<div id="LettertoBhagavanLosAngeles8February1970_2" class="quote" parent="1970_Correspondence" book="Let" index="79" link="Letter to Bhagavan -- Los Angeles 8 February, 1970" link_text="Letter to Bhagavan -- Los Angeles 8 February, 1970">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Bhagavan -- Los Angeles 8 February, 1970|Letter to Bhagavan -- Los Angeles 8 February, 1970]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">This charge against Hare Krishna chanting is not very new. Even during Lord Caitanya's days a similar charge was brought against Him by Chand Kazi who later on converted to become His devotee. So chant Hare Krishna Mantra sincerely and seriously and Krishna will give you all protection. The house in contemplation appears to be very nice and within our means, so please try to get it as early as possible.</p>
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<div id="LettertoGurudasaLosAngeles16April1970_3" class="quote" parent="1970_Correspondence" book="Let" index="237" link="Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 16 April, 1970" link_text="Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 16 April, 1970">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 16 April, 1970|Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 16 April, 1970]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Regarding the three couples staying with George, I think if there is no contemplation of starting a new Radha Krsna temple there, simply to take advantage of staying there is no good. Temporarily we may take advantage of it, but as soon as possible the devotees must live together and execute our Krishna Conscious business in right earnest. So I hope you shall altogether consult and do the needful. Not a single moment should be wasted—that is very important thing. We shall not act anything which has no connection directly with Krishna Consciousness business.</p>
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</div>
<div id="LettertoRadhaMadhavaSharanLosAngeles6June1970_4" class="quote" parent="1970_Correspondence" book="Let" index="347" link="Letter to Radha Madhava Sharan -- Los Angeles 6 June, 1970" link_text="Letter to Radha Madhava Sharan -- Los Angeles 6 June, 1970">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Radha Madhava Sharan -- Los Angeles 6 June, 1970|Letter to Radha Madhava Sharan -- Los Angeles 6 June, 1970]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Besides that, next year I am contemplating to send a World Sankirtana Party, therefore I wish to have a nice place in India either in Vrndavana or at Prayag Sangam. So I shall be glad to know if you can help us in this connection.</p>
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</div>
<div id="1971_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="6" parent="Correspondence" text="1971 Correspondence"><h3>1971 Correspondence</h3>
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<div id="LettertoBhagavanGorakhpur16February1971_0" class="quote" parent="1971_Correspondence" book="Let" index="65" link="Letter to Bhagavan -- Gorakhpur 16 February, 1971" link_text="Letter to Bhagavan -- Gorakhpur 16 February, 1971">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Bhagavan -- Gorakhpur 16 February, 1971|Letter to Bhagavan -- Gorakhpur 16 February, 1971]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">You have written one note to Hamsaduta that you have received a very nice offset press and you are contemplating printing a daily newspaper. About this I've already written to you in my last letter, that to start a daily newspaper involves a proficient staff to manage this affair as well as a good source of regular news. So the governing body may consider these points and do the needful. But if it is done, it will be a great achievement.</p>
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</div>
<div id="LettertoVisnujanaGorakhpur22February1971_1" class="quote" parent="1971_Correspondence" book="Let" index="78" link="Letter to Visnujana -- Gorakhpur 22 February, 1971" link_text="Letter to Visnujana -- Gorakhpur 22 February, 1971">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Visnujana -- Gorakhpur 22 February, 1971|Letter to Visnujana -- Gorakhpur 22 February, 1971]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I am so glad that you are developing the center in Houston Texas and now have gone to Austin Texas to open yet another center. If you think so, I can send Deities for installing in the Houston temple. Any boy recommended by you will be initiated. I am also contemplating to return to the U.S.A. by the month of April.</p>
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</div>
<div id="LettertoVisnujanaBombay4April1971_2" class="quote" parent="1971_Correspondence" book="Let" index="140" link="Letter to Visnujana -- Bombay 4 April, 1971" link_text="Letter to Visnujana -- Bombay 4 April, 1971">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Visnujana -- Bombay 4 April, 1971|Letter to Visnujana -- Bombay 4 April, 1971]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Thank you very much. Most probably when I return to L.A. I may call you back just to hear your chanting of Hare Krishna Mantra. I am very anxious to meet you also. I am thinking of returning very soon, but I am also contemplating going to Russia. So on my way back I may go there to Russia for a few days and then to U.S.A. Although I am Indian materially, still I have adopted U.S.A. as my fatherland and you are all my fathers. In India I had one father who raised me a Krishna Conscious child but in America I have got many fathers who are reminding me always of Krishna. Therefore I will always wish to live under your care.</p>
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</div>
<div id="LettertoDamodaraBombayIndia11April1971_3" class="quote" parent="1971_Correspondence" book="Let" index="146" link="Letter to Damodara -- Bombay, India 11 April, 1971" link_text="Letter to Damodara -- Bombay, India 11 April, 1971">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Damodara -- Bombay, India 11 April, 1971|Letter to Damodara -- Bombay, India 11 April, 1971]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">So go ahead as planned and do it nicely. I do not know whether I shall be present at that time, but if Lord Jagannatha desires, then I shall be there without a doubt. The point is that recently there is contemplation going on for me to go to Australia and then Russia, so my return to U.S.A. may be somewhat delayed. Here in India things are going on very nicely also. We just completed one grand Sankirtana festival entitled "Bhagavata Dharma Discourses, a Hare Krishna Festival" in which 25,000 to 30,000 people were attending daily for eleven days for lecture, arati, kirtana and prasadam distribution. It was a grand success and we should be establishing our permanent center here in Bombay very soon.</p>
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</div>
<div id="LettertoGurudasaBombay27April1971_4" class="quote" parent="1971_Correspondence" book="Let" index="191" link="Letter to Gurudasa -- Bombay 27 April, 1971" link_text="Letter to Gurudasa -- Bombay 27 April, 1971">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Gurudasa -- Bombay 27 April, 1971|Letter to Gurudasa -- Bombay 27 April, 1971]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Yes, we are contemplating Indira Gandhi's presence while laying down the foundation stone in Mayapur. So you arrange like that. My going to Delhi is not so important now since we have secured land in Mayapur. Be in correspondence with Tamala Krishna in this regard.</p>
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<div id="LettertoGovindaCalcutta28May1971_5" class="quote" parent="1971_Correspondence" book="Let" index="225" link="Letter to Govinda -- Calcutta 28 May, 1971" link_text="Letter to Govinda -- Calcutta 28 May, 1971">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Govinda -- Calcutta 28 May, 1971|Letter to Govinda -- Calcutta 28 May, 1971]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">There are 50 branches, so at least one from each branch should attend the function and Sai also may come at that time. From L.A. while coming to India I must come to Hawaii as I did last year and then after the foundation stone function I will come again back to U.S.A. The contemplation of sitting at Hawaii for my translating work is still alive. Now it depends on Krishna what I have to do in the future.</p>
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<div id="LettertoRupanugaBhagavanSatsvarupaBombay15June1971_6" class="quote" parent="1971_Correspondence" book="Let" index="246" link="Letter to Rupanuga, Bhagavan, Satsvarupa -- Bombay 15 June, 1971" link_text="Letter to Rupanuga, Bhagavan, Satsvarupa -- Bombay 15 June, 1971">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Rupanuga, Bhagavan, Satsvarupa -- Bombay 15 June, 1971|Letter to Rupanuga, Bhagavan, Satsvarupa -- Bombay 15 June, 1971]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Regarding press matters, whatever you GBC men decide amongst yourselves I have no objection, but economically the press operation must be sound. Formerly it was contemplated that the press would charge 10% of the total costs for maintenance of the press. Maintenance cost is $1,500 per month. So that means $15,000 worth of books must be produced each month. And this $15,000 is our cost, not the face value of the books. So if you can produce books in this manner, then it is all right. But past experience has proved otherwise.</p>
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<div id="LettertoMadhudvisaLondon14August1971_7" class="quote" parent="1971_Correspondence" book="Let" index="357" link="Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 14 August, 1971" link_text="Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 14 August, 1971">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 14 August, 1971|Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 14 August, 1971]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Yes, we can hold in Madras a ceremony similar to the one we held in Bombay and Calcutta. In all probability I shall be in India by the end of September. Maybe earlier also because London climate is very much unsuitable for me. It is always damp, dark, and cold. So very soon either I will have to go back to N.Y. or towards India. Syamasundara. is contemplating that we go to Switzerland. What is the climatic condition in Bombay now?</p>
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</div>
<div id="LettertoMadhudvisaLondon2September1971_8" class="quote" parent="1971_Correspondence" book="Let" index="440" link="Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 2 September, 1971" link_text="Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 2 September, 1971">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 2 September, 1971|Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 2 September, 1971]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 22nd August, 1971 and have noted the contents carefully. There is some contemplation for my going to Africa on my way to India so if that settlement is made then I shall go there for a few days and then come to Bombay. If no settlement is made then I am coming directly to Bombay and I shall let you know the date later on.</p>
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<div id="1972_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="7" parent="Correspondence" text="1972 Correspondence"><h3>1972 Correspondence</h3>
</div>
<div id="LettertoGirirajaLosAngeles8June1972_0" class="quote" parent="1972_Correspondence" book="Let" index="305" link="Letter to Giriraja -- Los Angeles 8 June, 1972" link_text="Letter to Giriraja -- Los Angeles 8 June, 1972">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Giriraja -- Los Angeles 8 June, 1972|Letter to Giriraja -- Los Angeles 8 June, 1972]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">The deity program must be improved very gorgeously. Flower garlands should be expanded, and all expenditures for the deities must be expanded without any miserly contemplation. Our temple should be so gorgeously decorated that we shall excel all Bombay temples. This is my idea. Try to fulfill it. When they hear that we decorate our deities so gorgeously, people will throng, and on festival days especially, like Janmastami, Jhulana Yatra, etc. So four or five devotees should be always engaged in deity worship.</p>
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<div id="LettertoVisvambharaAhmedabad14December1972_1" class="quote" parent="1972_Correspondence" book="Let" index="616" link="Letter to Visvambhara -- Ahmedabad 14 December, 1972" link_text="Letter to Visvambhara -- Ahmedabad 14 December, 1972">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Visvambhara -- Ahmedabad 14 December, 1972|Letter to Visvambhara -- Ahmedabad 14 December, 1972]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">You have asked about "chemical changes of consciousness" or drugs, and if these may ever be utilized in Krishna's service. To change consciousness, therefore the Spiritual Master is there. Do not do anything whimsically, like taking these drugs, that will ruin everything. Because you are imperfect you require help from the Perfect, and anything material like drugs is imperfect, so do not be distracted by contemplating in this way. This chemical is intoxicant, it will not help, it will send you to hell. So if you have received initiation, then you have got the instruction no intoxication. So why do you ask this? That means that you have still addiction to these intoxicants. It was said, and you promised, no intoxication, so why do you think of this?</p>
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<div id="LettertoDhananjayaBombay31December1972_2" class="quote" parent="1972_Correspondence" book="Let" index="653" link="Letter to Dhananjaya -- Bombay 31 December, 1972" link_text="Letter to Dhananjaya -- Bombay 31 December, 1972">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Dhananjaya -- Bombay 31 December, 1972|Letter to Dhananjaya -- Bombay 31 December, 1972]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">But this place or that place, we must get sufficient new place in London to give facility to the preaching work there. I can understand that it is Krsna's desire that we have got that place at Bury Place, it has become world famous due to that location, so try to keep that place also as long as possible. But in order to expand properly all over British Isles we shall require a big big headquarters as you are contemplating. But if there is no solid program for getting the place, simply we are depending upon agents and George to do everything, then we may not be favored by Krsna to get a place very quickly. Better to take the upper hand and begin very energetically attempting to get some place.</p>
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<div id="1973_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="8" parent="Correspondence" text="1973 Correspondence"><h3>1973 Correspondence</h3>
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<div id="LettertoMadhukaraBombay4January1973_0" class="quote" parent="1973_Correspondence" book="Let" index="5" link="Letter to Madhukara -- Bombay 4 January, 1973" link_text="Letter to Madhukara -- Bombay 4 January, 1973">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Madhukara -- Bombay 4 January, 1973|Letter to Madhukara -- Bombay 4 January, 1973]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Whatever is done, is done, that is a fact, but I am only pointing out that once before you did something without proper study of your real responsibility, now you are contemplating again some drastic action in a similar manner. Therefore consider it carefully in this light. There is one verse from Bhagavad-gita: yasman nodvijate loko lokan nodvijate ca yah/harsamarsa-bhayodvegair mukto yah sa ca me priyah, "He for whom no one is put into difficulty and who is not disturbed by anxiety, who is steady in happiness and distress, is very dear to Me." (12.15)</p>
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<div id="LettertoJagadisaBhaktivedantaManor23July1973_1" class="quote" parent="1973_Correspondence" book="Let" index="246" link="Letter to Jagadisa -- Bhaktivedanta Manor 23 July, 1973" link_text="Letter to Jagadisa -- Bhaktivedanta Manor 23 July, 1973">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Jagadisa -- Bhaktivedanta Manor 23 July, 1973|Letter to Jagadisa -- Bhaktivedanta Manor 23 July, 1973]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Regarding your contemplating opening new centers, I have felt the pulse of your country and that is, that wherever we open a small branch it will develop. So now you have to train our men so that the possibility for such opening centers will be good. As soon as you have the qualified men then you can open a small branch. But the travelling part is most important, even more so than the new centers. The travelling sankirtana party must go on.</p>
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<div id="1974_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="9" parent="Correspondence" text="1974 Correspondence"><h3>1974 Correspondence</h3>
</div>
<div id="LettertoGurudasaHonolulu17January1974_0" class="quote" parent="1974_Correspondence" book="Let" index="31" link="Letter to Gurudasa -- Honolulu 17 January, 1974" link_text="Letter to Gurudasa -- Honolulu 17 January, 1974">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Gurudasa -- Honolulu 17 January, 1974|Letter to Gurudasa -- Honolulu 17 January, 1974]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I was surprised that Tamala Krsna Goswami and you all are contemplating cancelling the Vrindaban touring of our devotees going to Mayapur. In my opinion it must be carried out.</p>
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<div id="LettertoSrinathjiTempleMayapur11October1974_1" class="quote" parent="1974_Correspondence" book="Let" index="473" link="Letter to Srinathji Temple -- Mayapur 11 October, 1974" link_text="Letter to Srinathji Temple -- Mayapur 11 October, 1974">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Srinathji Temple -- Mayapur 11 October, 1974|Letter to Srinathji Temple -- Mayapur 11 October, 1974]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">We are contemplating to open our newly constructed temple in Vrindaban during the Appearance Day of Lord Ramacandra festival, and I wish very fervently that your Holiness may be present on that occasion. If you have got time to attend the ceremony, kindly let me know, and we shall make necessary arrangements for your reception.</p>
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<div id="LettertoUttamaslokaMayapur24October1974_2" class="quote" parent="1974_Correspondence" book="Let" index="520" link="Letter to Uttamasloka -- Mayapur 24 October, 1974" link_text="Letter to Uttamasloka -- Mayapur 24 October, 1974">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Uttamasloka -- Mayapur 24 October, 1974|Letter to Uttamasloka -- Mayapur 24 October, 1974]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I am in due receipt of your letter dated September 27, 1974 with enclosed plans for the new temple and it is all very nice. You are taking on a big responsibility, and I am very pleased. Toronto I think is a very important city in Canada, and it is fitting that you are contemplating to make a first class temple there. Do everything very carefully, in consultation with Jagadisa Prabhu, and do not spend anything unnecessarily. Whatever money we are getting it is from Krishna, so nothing should be misspent.</p>
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<div id="1975_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="10" parent="Correspondence" text="1975 Correspondence"><h3>1975 Correspondence</h3>
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<div id="LettertoBrahmanandaBombay17January1975_0" class="quote" parent="1975_Correspondence" book="Let" index="70" link="Letter to Brahmananda -- Bombay 17 January, 1975" link_text="Letter to Brahmananda -- Bombay 17 January, 1975">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Brahmananda -- Bombay 17 January, 1975|Letter to Brahmananda -- Bombay 17 January, 1975]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I will be going to Hawaii on Jan. 26th. You can let me know what is the situation by mailing a report there. It is contemplated that we are going to South America afterwards. So, if your business is finished up, then you can join us directly from London to Caracas, but if the South American program does not take place, then I may come back through L.A., New York, London, etc.</p>
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<div id="LettertoSatsvarupaBombay19January1975_1" class="quote" parent="1975_Correspondence" book="Let" index="78" link="Letter to Satsvarupa -- Bombay 19 January, 1975" link_text="Letter to Satsvarupa -- Bombay 19 January, 1975">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Satsvarupa -- Bombay 19 January, 1975|Letter to Satsvarupa -- Bombay 19 January, 1975]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">He simply listened to Sukadeva Gosvami. That is sravanam. And Sukadeva Gosvami simply narrated Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is kirtanam. Prahlada Maharaja simply contemplated—smaranam. Prthu Maharaja simply did deity worship—arcanam. Arjuna only remained as friend of Krishna—sakhyam. Hanuman remained only engaged in carrying out the order of Lord Ramacandra—dasyam. And Bali Maharaja surrendered everything to Krishna—atma-nivedanam. So, any devotee executing any one of the nine is transcendentally glorious.</p>
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<div id="1976_Correspondence" class="sub_section" sec_index="11" parent="Correspondence" text="1976 Correspondence"><h3>1976 Correspondence</h3>
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<div id="LettertoPustaKrsnaBombay10January1976_0" class="quote" parent="1976_Correspondence" book="Let" index="25" link="Letter to Pusta Krsna -- Bombay 10 January, 1976" link_text="Letter to Pusta Krsna -- Bombay 10 January, 1976">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Pusta Krsna -- Bombay 10 January, 1976|Letter to Pusta Krsna -- Bombay 10 January, 1976]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I have just sent you a telegram: "Yes Purchase Mercedes." For so long there has been contemplation to buy this car. But where is the car? We are spending crores of Rupees to finish this Bombay construction, but whenever I arrive at the airport, I am picked up in a borrowed car. What kind of impression is it to the members that we always have to approach them to borrow their car? Please get it. But one thing is that I have heard that you are taking the money from the BBT to pay for it. There is one story that a guru went to his disciple's home and was greeted very elaborately. When he enquired how was it possible for his disciple to afford such nice arrangements, his disciple told him: every-belongs to you. Later the guru saw that he had no money left in his bank account and he could understand that his disciple had spent all of his money. So whether you are also making such arrangements? I do not want to spend the books fund money for such things. If you can not pay for it, then Tamala Krishna says he will pay Ramesvara who can send you the money.</p>
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<div id="LettertoYamunaDinatariniHonolulu15May1976_1" class="quote" parent="1976_Correspondence" book="Let" index="278" link="Letter to Yamuna, Dinatarini -- Honolulu 15 May, 1976" link_text="Letter to Yamuna, Dinatarini -- Honolulu 15 May, 1976">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Yamuna, Dinatarini -- Honolulu 15 May, 1976|Letter to Yamuna, Dinatarini -- Honolulu 15 May, 1976]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">I am in due receipt of your letters with photographs enclosed of Sri Sri Radha-Vanabehari, dated May 10, 1976. I am very glad to see how nicely you are caring for the Deities. I am scheduled to be in Los Angeles from June 1 to June 11. I am even contemplating coming to see you there on your farm if you are unable to come to see me. Please continue to develop things there for women devotees as previously instructed.</p>
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<div id="LettertoGopalaKrsnaNewYork11July1976_2" class="quote" parent="1976_Correspondence" book="Let" index="394" link="Letter to Gopala Krsna -- New York 11 July, 1976" link_text="Letter to Gopala Krsna -- New York 11 July, 1976">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Gopala Krsna -- New York 11 July, 1976|Letter to Gopala Krsna -- New York 11 July, 1976]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">So far I know, retail business is not good in comparison to wholesale business. The Hyderabad Deity is already installed. Simply they are moving Them to their new temple. The installation ceremony (bathing ceremony) can be at noon. Then again there can be the regular Janmastami function at midnight. Concerning my going to Madras, Delhi, etc. there is first priority engagement contemplated with Mr. Bajaj's group in Poona. Giriraja can consult with Mr. Bajaj and get date fixed up then you can make the program. I have no objection however to the pandal in Madras.</p>
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<div id="LettertoDineshCandraSarkarNewDelhi26August1976_3" class="quote" parent="1976_Correspondence" book="Let" index="468" link="Letter to Dinesh Candra Sarkar -- New Delhi 26 August, 1976" link_text="Letter to Dinesh Candra Sarkar -- New Delhi 26 August, 1976">
<span class="link">[[Vanisource:Letter to Dinesh Candra Sarkar -- New Delhi 26 August, 1976|Letter to Dinesh Candra Sarkar -- New Delhi 26 August, 1976]]: </span><div style="display: inline;" class="text"><p style="display: inline;">Pray to Krishna and chant Hare Krishna. The body is a temple of disease, janma mrtyu jara vyadhi ([[Vanisource:BG 13.8-12 (1972)|BG 13.9]]). Disease is our inevitable companion. We still have to execute our duty of Krishna consciousness as far as possible and Krishna will help us. We are going to have a very big project at Mayapur. We have to acquire 350 acres of land from the Government and construct a spiritual town at the expense of Rs. 200 Crores. The plans and contemplations are going on in different phases, now when Caitanya Mahaprabhu will be pleased it will be taken up.</p>
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Correspondence

1947 to 1965 Correspondence

Letter to Sardar Patel -- Calcutta 28 February, 1949:

Destruction of the caste system as contemplated by some exponents, is therefore out of question. By the modes of nature different persons are imbued with different qualities and the scientific way of division of human society, from the qualitative aspect, by the caste system is quite natural. But the basic principle of such caste system is to serve the plan of Godhead and by doing so the four orders of caste system make a headway by the co-operative method.

1966 Correspondence

Letter to Bon Maharaja -- New York 20 January, 1966:

I am very glad to learn that your first part of Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu is now out and shall be glad if you send me one copy so that I can show to persons who are interested in my Srimad-Bhagavatam. I am also glad to learn that you are now thinking of New York on receipt of my letter and it may be that you have to come here again if there is the Radha Krishna Temple as contemplated. The money is there, the Deities are there, the house is there, the men are there but the sanction is not there. Your residence was somewhere near the Columbia University I think.

1967 Correspondence

Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 18 February, 1967:

The other day we had a very nice meeting in the California State College it was grand successful. They are going to arrange again like that in Berkeley college where they are expecting three thousand audience. I am enclosing herewith a copy of the letter received from Himalayan Academy. See how they are appreciating our method of peace movement. So in this way we have to forward our cause. No business man will come forward to help us on utopian schemes as contemplated by Mr. Payne. We have to try for ourselves. So the summary is to obtain a hire purchase sale-contract from Mr. Taylor and popularize our movement by outdoor engagements as many as possible.

1968 Correspondence

Letter to Umapati -- Los Angeles 14 January, 1968:

Kirtanananda's refusal to accept the Parampara system and authority of the scriptures is the cause of his misfortune. His version that the sun and the sunshine are one and the same is right, but when the sunshine is in the room it is not correct to say that the sun is in the room. His knowledge therefore is imperfect and therefore he cannot be a preacher. He is therefore contemplating for starting nightclub of the psychedelic type. His association is not desirable for the present neither I can think of his future correction. Hayagriva has fallen a victim and I am sorry for this.

Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 15 January, 1968:

Acyutananda and Ramanuja Brahmacaris are now at the following address. c/o N. Banerjee, 114 Elliot Road, Kanpur 4, India. They are contemplating to open a preaching center at Kanpur, and you can open correspondence with them before starting for India.

Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 13 February, 1968:

Regarding Acyutananda's letter to you: it is a fact that in Brahmacari Ashram no Grhasthas are supposed to live, but the American House which we are now contemplating has no separate department for Grhasthas or Brahmacaris. Therefore for the present we cannot make such distinction in the American House. We are just beginning the American House there and gradually we shall make departmental division later on. Your quotation from Lord Caitanya that nobody should identify as a Brahmacari, Householder, Sannyasi, is quite correct. On the Krishna platform there is no such distinction. The only reason is that on the material platform sex life is very predominant. Therefore a Brahmacari is advised not to live with Grhasthas.

Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 4 March, 1968:

And I am glad that our friend, Allen Ginsberg, is helping you. There is no doubt about our success if we can make this Kirtana party successful. The most important point in this connection is that we shall never be professional; that is to say, we shall try to make the Kirtana party perfect from the point of view of Krishna Consciousness. The idea of introducing Panca-tattva in the kirtana party was also contemplated by me.

Letter to Hamsaduta -- San Francisco 23 March, 1968:

The Indian government is particularly secular government, and if we can present unified form of Krishna Consciousness—one God, Krishna; one scripture, Bhagavad-gita; one mantra, Hare Krishna; and one work, His service, then certainly we shall get very good encouragement from Indians also. My future contemplation is to have tours all over the world for 6 months, and sit down in a nice place for the balance 6 months, for training boys and girls as well as editing our publications. You consult with Brahmananda and he may consult with Mr. Kallman how this program may be given real shape. But I think this program will be solid one for propagating our Krishna Consciousness all over the world. And in spite of New York City's so many faults, I have got a natural inclination to make my headquarters in N.Y.C. Most probably I am going to get my permanent visa, from your government, and in that case, I want a very nice place to stay in N.Y., and make it my permanent headquarters for editorial office, as well as training Sankirtana party and preachers.

Letter to Balai -- Montreal 4 July, 1968:

Yes, we are in need of our own press very urgently, and as Advaita has in his view to conduct such press, and he is laboring so hard for fulfilling this desire, certainly Krishna will be very pleased on him and you also for such endeavor. It is contemplated that we may start the press here in Montreal, because there is ample space. It is not yet settled up, but if we decide to start, then how Advaita can help this enterprise? Anyway, unless Advaita becomes quite conversant with the matter of conducting a press, I shall not try to start a press of our own. And when he is satisfied, then we shall start a well-equipped press.

Letter to Syamasundara -- Montreal 15 July, 1968:

Regarding London-yatra: (like Rathayatra—yatra means travel.) I am contemplating of forming the following party: yourself and your wife, Mukunda and his wife, Gaurasundara and his wife, Hamsaduta and his wife, Pradyumna and Upendra. Maybe we may have to change later on a little bit, but this is my contemplation. Now, I do not know how to make this program fruitful. Here I have gotten some encouragement by recent Kirtana performances in the Expo. For two days they have paid us $300.00, and maybe they will be required to perform Kirtana for a few days more.

Letter to Jayananda -- Montreal 17 August, 1968:

I am in due receipt of your letter dated August 12, 1968 and I have noted the contents. I am as much anxious to go to San Francisco as you are always anxious get me to San Francisco, and receive me there. But immediately I never said to Pradyumna that I can go to San Francisco, so immediately do not arrange for renting any apartment, because I am contemplating on going to Vancouver. It is not yet settled, but there is chance of my going there and I wish to go to San Francisco from there. Yes I have inquired from Govinda dasi that she and her husband can utilize the half ticket facility, so when I settle to go, certainly I shall ask you to send me the necessary money and I am so pleased that you are always ready to send us the required money and return back to San Francisco. In the meantime, please go on as usual, and I am so pleased to learn that the Patels are taking great interest in our temple affairs.

Letter to Brahmananda -- San Francisco 9 September, 1968:

I am contemplating also to publish one book, Krishna in picture. One boy, his name is Mark, he is very good artist. I have given him some ideas of drawing some pictures about Krishna from Srimad-Bhagavatam. And if I see he is successful, which I hope he will, be then we shall print to many books of pictures. The picture books will be most appealing. We shall give stress on this point.

Letter to Hamsaduta -- Los Angeles 30 November, 1968:

You are thinking of accepting a job but you are already in the job of Krishna, so for the maintenance of Krishna's temple you can contemplate as Krishna desires. But I will suggest, why do you not start the prasada program? It was in our contemplation for a longtime and you and your wife are expert cooks. There's ample space in our temple. Why not organize the prasada program. That will be both spiritual propaganda and monetary gain also.

1969 Correspondence

Letter to Upendra -- Hawaii 11 March, 1969:

I wish that the Seattle temple be maintained as the most important thing, and there is no second man besides you to take charge of it. Actually the center was opened by you and Gargamuni. Gargamuni is now engaged in different work, so you do not divert your attention. Please try to occupy the church contemplated and try to improve it like L.A. temple. If you try your best Krishna will give you all facilities.

Letter to Advaita -- Hawaii 16 March, 1969:

So your responsibility is going to be very heavy. You have to give us nice printed books, and magazines, literature, and the sales organization will be done by Brahmananda, as he is contemplating to separate the department into ISKCON books for promoting the sale of our publications. This is very nice idea. So let us conjointly serve Krishna with our life, money, intelligence, and words, and this is the recommendation of Srimad-Bhagavatam for fulfilling the mission of human life. I hope you are both in good health.

Letter to Syamasundara -- Allston, Mass 6 May, 1969:

The Rathayatra may be fixed up from the 20th July to the 27th July, seven days continually. In the meantime, if you get the church in contemplation, it will be very, very nice. I am sending the papers which may help in this connection. Enclosed is a short history of my previous life in continuation with the present life, and copies of certificates from different institutions which have developed since the departure of my Spiritual Master. We are all students of His Divine Grace Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja Prabhupada. I am recognized as Ordained Minister of Religion in the United States of America, and in that status I am given permission of permanent resident, immigrant. So if these copies of certificates will help you to secure a church, then our London Yatra will be a grand success.

Letter to Umapati -- New Vrindaban 17 June, 1969:

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated June 12, 1969, and I have noted the contents. You could not secure till now a good job, but that does not mean you shall return to New York. Keep yourself in San Francisco for some time more, and if there is no favorable response, then you may go to Paris where there is contemplation of opening a center. This will be settled up, say after a month. Till then you remain either in San Francisco or Los Angeles, and then decide. I think there is a great plan of Krishna that you should not get suitable service till now. It may be that you are required for preaching work 100%. So depend on Krishna, chant Hare Krishna, and everything will work out. I am leaving for Los Angeles on June 23rd, so I am sure I will see you before long.

Letter to Satsvarupa -- Los Angeles 27 June, 1969:

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated June 23, 1969, on which date I have reached here at Los Angeles. Regarding Glen's contribution of $2,000, I may request you to send it to me by return of post. The house contemplated, I don't think is suitable for our purpose. In your country, a house at $19,000, especially in a city like Boston, must not be very large and accommodating. The best thing is to rent a big house if you cannot purchase a big one. But in all cases, I shall prefer a big house which can accommodate our temple and residence quarters. If possible, the book-binding department will be included also. If you purchase a small house, then again you will have to rent some other house for other purposes.

Letter to Mukunda -- Los Angeles 28 July, 1969:

Krishna das, combined with Mandali Bhadra, Jaya Govinda and Sivananda are already alert to establish some more branches in Europe. Sivananda is contemplating to open a branch in Copenhagen, and Krishna das is trying for another in Munich. So this news is very encouraging to me. I shall request you that your next attempt shall be to establish a center in Oxford, where I have heard you have successfully performed kirtana so the students postponed their attendance in economic class and wanted to enjoy the transcendental vibrations. So I shall request you again to establish another branch in Oxford as soon as possible.

Letter to Gopala Krsna -- Los Angeles 31 July, 1969:

You can also try Calcutta. Calcutta is also a very big industrial city, and if you are posted there, it will be easier for you to look after the Mayapur-contemplated temple. But it does not matter whether you are situated in Bombay, Calcutta or Delhi; wherever is suitable you can accept.

Letter to Rupanuga -- Los Angeles 8 August, 1969:

Regarding Krishna Devi's proposal, that is too immature now. We have to see the boy's tendencies first. This will be judged when he is at least 16 years old. Before that, up to the 15th year, he should be given all sorts of education and training as brahmacari. We can't impose anything from so early age, because when he is grown up he may not like the idea. So all this contemplation is premature. For the present your duty is to make him healthy and strong, physically and spiritually. Of course, if our Krishna Conscious children are to marry, the marriage must be performed within our group.

Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 16 September, 1969:

Don't worry. I understand that you require approximately $14,000 out of which Advaita has $4,500 and you have about $5,000. The balance may be asked from Tamala as the house we are contemplating to purchase is untouchable by us on account of too high price. So Tamala can spare the balance money for the press at the present moment, and when the house will be actually purchased, Krishna will provide us with the money. Anyway, don't be discouraged. Whatever deficiencies will be there, Krishna will supply you, and if there is actually any deficiency, please let me know and I shall send you a check for that amount. I think this will be all right.

Letter to Brahmananda -- Tittenhurst 3 October, 1969:

New Vrindaban is now in charge of Ranadhira, so on the whole people are not being attracted. In your next president's meeting you can consider these points. Tamala is trying to purchase some very nice property in Beverly Hills. The project is to establish there a nice Iskcon library to attract the richer class of men in that area. I do not know how far we shall be successful in this attempt, but if we are successful in purchasing a property there, it will be a great stride for our propaganda work. It is understood that the most selected persons of the Western world, both Europeans and Americans, they live in that quarter of Los Angeles. So why not a center there? That is the contemplation.

1970 Correspondence

Letter to Jayapataka -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970:

I am glad to learn that another branch in Toronto you are contemplating to open. This news I have received from Cidananda also. Certainly it is a good news, but we must always remember that once a center is opened, it cannot be closed at any time.

Letter to Lalita Kumar -- Los Angeles 2 February, 1970:

Yes, opening a center in Florida is our long contemplation, and I remember the letter when you and Sridhama wrote me about this. Where is Sridhama now? I am very much anxious to know about his health. If he is there, please ask him to write me. Now, if it is possible to open a center in Florida, then you can think of it because now you will have the support of your good wife. But I think for a few days more you should take training in Philadelphia before you think of opening another center. That will be nice.

Letter to Bhagavan -- Los Angeles 8 February, 1970:

This charge against Hare Krishna chanting is not very new. Even during Lord Caitanya's days a similar charge was brought against Him by Chand Kazi who later on converted to become His devotee. So chant Hare Krishna Mantra sincerely and seriously and Krishna will give you all protection. The house in contemplation appears to be very nice and within our means, so please try to get it as early as possible.

Letter to Gurudasa -- Los Angeles 16 April, 1970:

Regarding the three couples staying with George, I think if there is no contemplation of starting a new Radha Krsna temple there, simply to take advantage of staying there is no good. Temporarily we may take advantage of it, but as soon as possible the devotees must live together and execute our Krishna Conscious business in right earnest. So I hope you shall altogether consult and do the needful. Not a single moment should be wasted—that is very important thing. We shall not act anything which has no connection directly with Krishna Consciousness business.

Letter to Radha Madhava Sharan -- Los Angeles 6 June, 1970:

Besides that, next year I am contemplating to send a World Sankirtana Party, therefore I wish to have a nice place in India either in Vrndavana or at Prayag Sangam. So I shall be glad to know if you can help us in this connection.

1971 Correspondence

Letter to Bhagavan -- Gorakhpur 16 February, 1971:

You have written one note to Hamsaduta that you have received a very nice offset press and you are contemplating printing a daily newspaper. About this I've already written to you in my last letter, that to start a daily newspaper involves a proficient staff to manage this affair as well as a good source of regular news. So the governing body may consider these points and do the needful. But if it is done, it will be a great achievement.

Letter to Visnujana -- Gorakhpur 22 February, 1971:

I am so glad that you are developing the center in Houston Texas and now have gone to Austin Texas to open yet another center. If you think so, I can send Deities for installing in the Houston temple. Any boy recommended by you will be initiated. I am also contemplating to return to the U.S.A. by the month of April.

Letter to Visnujana -- Bombay 4 April, 1971:

Thank you very much. Most probably when I return to L.A. I may call you back just to hear your chanting of Hare Krishna Mantra. I am very anxious to meet you also. I am thinking of returning very soon, but I am also contemplating going to Russia. So on my way back I may go there to Russia for a few days and then to U.S.A. Although I am Indian materially, still I have adopted U.S.A. as my fatherland and you are all my fathers. In India I had one father who raised me a Krishna Conscious child but in America I have got many fathers who are reminding me always of Krishna. Therefore I will always wish to live under your care.

Letter to Damodara -- Bombay, India 11 April, 1971:

So go ahead as planned and do it nicely. I do not know whether I shall be present at that time, but if Lord Jagannatha desires, then I shall be there without a doubt. The point is that recently there is contemplation going on for me to go to Australia and then Russia, so my return to U.S.A. may be somewhat delayed. Here in India things are going on very nicely also. We just completed one grand Sankirtana festival entitled "Bhagavata Dharma Discourses, a Hare Krishna Festival" in which 25,000 to 30,000 people were attending daily for eleven days for lecture, arati, kirtana and prasadam distribution. It was a grand success and we should be establishing our permanent center here in Bombay very soon.

Letter to Gurudasa -- Bombay 27 April, 1971:

Yes, we are contemplating Indira Gandhi's presence while laying down the foundation stone in Mayapur. So you arrange like that. My going to Delhi is not so important now since we have secured land in Mayapur. Be in correspondence with Tamala Krishna in this regard.

Letter to Govinda -- Calcutta 28 May, 1971:

There are 50 branches, so at least one from each branch should attend the function and Sai also may come at that time. From L.A. while coming to India I must come to Hawaii as I did last year and then after the foundation stone function I will come again back to U.S.A. The contemplation of sitting at Hawaii for my translating work is still alive. Now it depends on Krishna what I have to do in the future.

Letter to Rupanuga, Bhagavan, Satsvarupa -- Bombay 15 June, 1971:

Regarding press matters, whatever you GBC men decide amongst yourselves I have no objection, but economically the press operation must be sound. Formerly it was contemplated that the press would charge 10% of the total costs for maintenance of the press. Maintenance cost is $1,500 per month. So that means $15,000 worth of books must be produced each month. And this $15,000 is our cost, not the face value of the books. So if you can produce books in this manner, then it is all right. But past experience has proved otherwise.

Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 14 August, 1971:

Yes, we can hold in Madras a ceremony similar to the one we held in Bombay and Calcutta. In all probability I shall be in India by the end of September. Maybe earlier also because London climate is very much unsuitable for me. It is always damp, dark, and cold. So very soon either I will have to go back to N.Y. or towards India. Syamasundara. is contemplating that we go to Switzerland. What is the climatic condition in Bombay now?

Letter to Madhudvisa -- London 2 September, 1971:

I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 22nd August, 1971 and have noted the contents carefully. There is some contemplation for my going to Africa on my way to India so if that settlement is made then I shall go there for a few days and then come to Bombay. If no settlement is made then I am coming directly to Bombay and I shall let you know the date later on.

1972 Correspondence

Letter to Giriraja -- Los Angeles 8 June, 1972:

The deity program must be improved very gorgeously. Flower garlands should be expanded, and all expenditures for the deities must be expanded without any miserly contemplation. Our temple should be so gorgeously decorated that we shall excel all Bombay temples. This is my idea. Try to fulfill it. When they hear that we decorate our deities so gorgeously, people will throng, and on festival days especially, like Janmastami, Jhulana Yatra, etc. So four or five devotees should be always engaged in deity worship.

Letter to Visvambhara -- Ahmedabad 14 December, 1972:

You have asked about "chemical changes of consciousness" or drugs, and if these may ever be utilized in Krishna's service. To change consciousness, therefore the Spiritual Master is there. Do not do anything whimsically, like taking these drugs, that will ruin everything. Because you are imperfect you require help from the Perfect, and anything material like drugs is imperfect, so do not be distracted by contemplating in this way. This chemical is intoxicant, it will not help, it will send you to hell. So if you have received initiation, then you have got the instruction no intoxication. So why do you ask this? That means that you have still addiction to these intoxicants. It was said, and you promised, no intoxication, so why do you think of this?

Letter to Dhananjaya -- Bombay 31 December, 1972:

But this place or that place, we must get sufficient new place in London to give facility to the preaching work there. I can understand that it is Krsna's desire that we have got that place at Bury Place, it has become world famous due to that location, so try to keep that place also as long as possible. But in order to expand properly all over British Isles we shall require a big big headquarters as you are contemplating. But if there is no solid program for getting the place, simply we are depending upon agents and George to do everything, then we may not be favored by Krsna to get a place very quickly. Better to take the upper hand and begin very energetically attempting to get some place.

1973 Correspondence

Letter to Madhukara -- Bombay 4 January, 1973:

Whatever is done, is done, that is a fact, but I am only pointing out that once before you did something without proper study of your real responsibility, now you are contemplating again some drastic action in a similar manner. Therefore consider it carefully in this light. There is one verse from Bhagavad-gita: yasman nodvijate loko lokan nodvijate ca yah/harsamarsa-bhayodvegair mukto yah sa ca me priyah, "He for whom no one is put into difficulty and who is not disturbed by anxiety, who is steady in happiness and distress, is very dear to Me." (12.15)

Letter to Jagadisa -- Bhaktivedanta Manor 23 July, 1973:

Regarding your contemplating opening new centers, I have felt the pulse of your country and that is, that wherever we open a small branch it will develop. So now you have to train our men so that the possibility for such opening centers will be good. As soon as you have the qualified men then you can open a small branch. But the travelling part is most important, even more so than the new centers. The travelling sankirtana party must go on.

1974 Correspondence

Letter to Gurudasa -- Honolulu 17 January, 1974:

I was surprised that Tamala Krsna Goswami and you all are contemplating cancelling the Vrindaban touring of our devotees going to Mayapur. In my opinion it must be carried out.

Letter to Srinathji Temple -- Mayapur 11 October, 1974:

We are contemplating to open our newly constructed temple in Vrindaban during the Appearance Day of Lord Ramacandra festival, and I wish very fervently that your Holiness may be present on that occasion. If you have got time to attend the ceremony, kindly let me know, and we shall make necessary arrangements for your reception.

Letter to Uttamasloka -- Mayapur 24 October, 1974:

I am in due receipt of your letter dated September 27, 1974 with enclosed plans for the new temple and it is all very nice. You are taking on a big responsibility, and I am very pleased. Toronto I think is a very important city in Canada, and it is fitting that you are contemplating to make a first class temple there. Do everything very carefully, in consultation with Jagadisa Prabhu, and do not spend anything unnecessarily. Whatever money we are getting it is from Krishna, so nothing should be misspent.

1975 Correspondence

Letter to Brahmananda -- Bombay 17 January, 1975:

I will be going to Hawaii on Jan. 26th. You can let me know what is the situation by mailing a report there. It is contemplated that we are going to South America afterwards. So, if your business is finished up, then you can join us directly from London to Caracas, but if the South American program does not take place, then I may come back through L.A., New York, London, etc.

Letter to Satsvarupa -- Bombay 19 January, 1975:

He simply listened to Sukadeva Gosvami. That is sravanam. And Sukadeva Gosvami simply narrated Srimad-Bhagavatam. This is kirtanam. Prahlada Maharaja simply contemplated—smaranam. Prthu Maharaja simply did deity worship—arcanam. Arjuna only remained as friend of Krishna—sakhyam. Hanuman remained only engaged in carrying out the order of Lord Ramacandra—dasyam. And Bali Maharaja surrendered everything to Krishna—atma-nivedanam. So, any devotee executing any one of the nine is transcendentally glorious.

1976 Correspondence

Letter to Pusta Krsna -- Bombay 10 January, 1976:

I have just sent you a telegram: "Yes Purchase Mercedes." For so long there has been contemplation to buy this car. But where is the car? We are spending crores of Rupees to finish this Bombay construction, but whenever I arrive at the airport, I am picked up in a borrowed car. What kind of impression is it to the members that we always have to approach them to borrow their car? Please get it. But one thing is that I have heard that you are taking the money from the BBT to pay for it. There is one story that a guru went to his disciple's home and was greeted very elaborately. When he enquired how was it possible for his disciple to afford such nice arrangements, his disciple told him: every-belongs to you. Later the guru saw that he had no money left in his bank account and he could understand that his disciple had spent all of his money. So whether you are also making such arrangements? I do not want to spend the books fund money for such things. If you can not pay for it, then Tamala Krishna says he will pay Ramesvara who can send you the money.

Letter to Yamuna, Dinatarini -- Honolulu 15 May, 1976:

I am in due receipt of your letters with photographs enclosed of Sri Sri Radha-Vanabehari, dated May 10, 1976. I am very glad to see how nicely you are caring for the Deities. I am scheduled to be in Los Angeles from June 1 to June 11. I am even contemplating coming to see you there on your farm if you are unable to come to see me. Please continue to develop things there for women devotees as previously instructed.

Letter to Gopala Krsna -- New York 11 July, 1976:

So far I know, retail business is not good in comparison to wholesale business. The Hyderabad Deity is already installed. Simply they are moving Them to their new temple. The installation ceremony (bathing ceremony) can be at noon. Then again there can be the regular Janmastami function at midnight. Concerning my going to Madras, Delhi, etc. there is first priority engagement contemplated with Mr. Bajaj's group in Poona. Giriraja can consult with Mr. Bajaj and get date fixed up then you can make the program. I have no objection however to the pandal in Madras.

Letter to Dinesh Candra Sarkar -- New Delhi 26 August, 1976:

Pray to Krishna and chant Hare Krishna. The body is a temple of disease, janma mrtyu jara vyadhi (BG 13.9). Disease is our inevitable companion. We still have to execute our duty of Krishna consciousness as far as possible and Krishna will help us. We are going to have a very big project at Mayapur. We have to acquire 350 acres of land from the Government and construct a spiritual town at the expense of Rs. 200 Crores. The plans and contemplations are going on in different phases, now when Caitanya Mahaprabhu will be pleased it will be taken up.