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Hare Krishna! Excerpts from the teachings of Srila Prabhupada and other Gaudiya Vaishnav Acharyas.
Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati On Sense Gratification, Good And Bad!
Because of the activities of the senses, we become subjected to many sense gratificatory processes and are thus entangled by the laws of material nature. This entanglement is called visaya. When the sense gratificatory processes are executed by pious activity, they are called su-visaya. The word su means 'good,' and visaya means 'sense objects.' When the sense gratificatory activities are performed under sinful conditions, they are called ku-visaya, bad sense enjoyment. In either case, either ku-visaya or su-visaya, these are material activities. As such, they are compared to stool. In other words, such things are to be avoided. To become free from su-visaya and ku-visaya, one must engage himself in the transcendental loving service of Krsna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The activities of devotional service are free from the contamination of material qualities. Therefore, to be free from the reactions of su-visaya and ku-visaya, one must take to Krsna consciousness. In that way, one will save himself from contamination."
- Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, quoted by Srila Prabhupada in CC Madhya 1.198 purport
Spiritual India!
India is the perfect place for spiritual realization. The climate is such that even a poor man can always remain fresh - take a bath in any river and sit under a tree with just a loincloth.
In India they don't have to advertise spiritual events. Everyone naturally knows - millions at the Kumbha Mehla. Everyone born in India is pious, but they've been cheated. The British introduced the railway and drew the poor people to the cities for employment and now they have been subjected to so much nonsense - bad association. In this way Gandhi's movement was good. He wanted to move everyone back to the villages.
- Srila Prabhupada, quoted in a letter from Aravinda to Satsvarupa, 28 Nov 1970.
"When you are typing, you should know that it is as good as chanting, because the work is also on the matter of Krishna. Chanting on the beads and chanting on the typewriter Composer machine are both transcendental sounds of Krishna. Krishna's Name, His Fame, His Qualities—all of them are on the absolute platform, and therefore there is no difference between one and another. So do not be misled that you are typing and not chanting."
(Srila Prabhupada Letter, June 16, 1969)
(photo of Srila Prabhupada and his original typewriter)
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"We Should Try"
But I am chanting and I am thinking of and planning something else, that is aparādha. But that does not mean we shall stop. But we should try, abhyāsa-yoga, we should try to make it our habit, by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, we should immediately remember the form, quality, pastimes of Kṛṣṇa.
ŚRĪMAD-BHĀGAVATAM 7TH CANTO LECTURE - MOMBASA, SEPTEMBER 15, 1971
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You Will Become Qualified
By observing the four restrictions and avoiding the ten offenses to the Holy Name (i.e. blaspheming the Lord's devotee) you will become qualified to receive the mercy of the Lord and thus advance yourself in His transcendental loving service, which is the perfect stage of transcendental life of bhaktirasa life.
LETTER TO JAYA JAGADISA - BOMBAY, APRIL 24, 1971
Always Think Of Krsna!
Always think of Krsna. Just like in our temple we have got Krsna, the form of Krsna, and you just be engaged in His devotional service. Therefore you will not forget Krsna, the form of Krsna. So the process is to always think of Krsna. This Hare Krsna chanting, this is also always thinking of Krsna. As soon as I hear the word "Krsna," immediately I remember Krsna. By reading books, immediately I remember Krsna. So many ways, the process is to remember Krsna. Even without chanting, without going to the temple, if you can remember only Krsna, that will do. But these things will help you to remember Krsna.
- Srila Prabhupada/ Talk on Bhagavad-gita 2.13 - February 22, 1973, Auckland
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Srila Prabhupada asks, ''Why distinguish between chanting and book distribution?''.....
Prabhupada: Regarding Sankirtana and book distribution, book distribution is also chanting. Anyone who reads the books that is also chanting and hearing. Why distinguish between chanting and book distribution? These books I have recorded and chanted, and they are transcribed. It is spoken kirtanas. So book distribution is also chanting. These are not ordinary books. It is recorded chanting. Anyone who reads, he is hearing. Book distribution must not be neglected. If things deteriorate that is another thing, but it is not the fault of book distribution.
( Letter to: Rupanuga: -- Mayapur 19 October, 1974)
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*GITA JAYANTI & MOKSHADA EKADASHI*
Gita jayanti must be observed on Mokshada Ekadashi.
But this Ekadashi fasting must be observed on Dvadashi because it happens to be Pakshavardhini Maha Dvadashi!
Whenever a Maha dvadashi appears, fasting must not be done on Ekadashi but on maha dvadashi, this is the principle in the shastras.
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Gita Jayanthi is on December 3
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You'll Invoke Love Of God
Offensive chanting may give you material pains and pleasure, and almost offenseless will give you liberation, will place you in the transcendental platform. And when it is offenseless, then immediately you'll invoke love of God, kṛṣṇa-prema.
THE NECTAR OF DEVOTION LECTURE - VṚNDĀVANA, NOVEMBER 8, 1972
Habituated To Read The Books More Profoundly!
Regarding the starting of a society newsletter, I think there is no need for it. Do not unnecessarily increase your responsibilities. What responsibilities you have make perfect. Besides, we already have our society journal, Back to Godhead. As for receiving news of other centers, why should you be so anxious? The news is always the same, sankirtana is going on, deity worship, with little change. We should rather turn our interest to learn from the books more and more. We should inquire about Krsna. Temple life is going on with little change, but we should become habituated to read the books more profoundly. Then if you have some questions about Krsna consciousness as in the books, you can ask an elder Godbrother or write to me directly. That will help you make progress.
- From a letter by Srila Prabhupada to Sukadeva - Bhaktivedanta Manor 23 July, 1973
Husband and wife as true benefactors for one another
When the husband is executing his activities very nicely it is credit not only to the husband himself, but it is a credit to his wife also. In materialistic marriages generally there are too many troubles and frustrations because the basic principle for both the husband and wife is their own personal sense gratification. Therefore there is inevitable conflict and divorce petition. But in a Krishna Conscious marriage the basic principle is for both husband and wife to serve Krishna nicely and to help the partner advance in spiritual life. In this way both the husband and wife are true benefactors for one another and there is no question of any serious conflicts or separation.
From Srila Prabhupada’s letter to Balai Dasi — 21 July, 1969
Unfortunately, India's good name is ever being spoiled by cheating swamis who go overseas, talk all nonsense and take people's money. But if sincere Indians preach Bhagavad-gītā as it is, gradually the world will gratefully accept it. By spreading the real message of Bhagavad-gītā, Indians can do the greatest service to themselves, their country, and mankind. India can lead the world-not by politics, technology, or military dominion, but by spiritual strength. This is Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's mission. When Indians have the best knowledge, why should they give anything less? Why cheat people on the name of religion? Give people the real thing: Kṛṣṇa consiousness. The world will be benefitter. India will be glorified.
- A Message to the Youth of India