Books are the basis but don’t neglect other programs
Regarding your question about collecting, doubling book distribution, and other programs: Srila Prabhupada wants all programs to be pushed forward, not one program at the expense of another. Of course books are the basis of our movement. Our position in spiritual life as well as the opportunity for others to take part in spiritual life depends upon understanding or having a chance to know this philosophy, by way of receiving a transcendental literature. This society is formed for the purposes of devotees coming together to advance in Krishna consciousness and to give others, those who are innocent, also the chance to meet Krishna. The books are required for the devotees who come together to advance in Krishna consciousness, and the books are the means for the innocent to find out about Krishna. So books are the basis of this Krishna consciousness movement. At the same time there are many other programs and all of these must go on. The temple leaders have to see that there is sufficient funds for maintaining whatever programs have already been started, Deity worship, prasadam, devotee maintenance, building expenses, festivals, etc. At the same time they have to try to economize on all of these so that the maximum number of books can be distributed. This requires expert management.
From a letter from TKG to Krishna Katha dasa, July 19 1977, from new vedabase
