Srila Prabhupada’s Confidence in his Books
Jun26

Srila Prabhupada’s Confidence in his Books

Last night Dhananjaya dasa reminded us of your confidence in your literary solution to the problem of spiritual institutions surviving in the material world. You told him that even if all the GBCs, temple presidents, and pujaris leave your mission, your books are everywhere, and consequently some sincere soul will read them and know exactly how to start the Hare Krsna movement again. You urged that your disciples strive to get the...

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The Unknown History of Big Book Distribution.
Jun26

The Unknown History of Big Book Distribution.

By Mahatma Das (The following is an excerpt from an unfinished book about my life in Krsna consciousness. It details the history of how big book distribution began in Iskcon, a history which has not been chronicled in any Iskcon publications. The scene takes place in Vancouver, Cananda, November of 1971.) At this time in Iskcon (1971) big book distribution had not yet begun. We only distributed Back to Godhead magazines (BTG’s)...

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Prabhupada’s Miracle
May14

Prabhupada’s Miracle

Devotee: They are attracted by wonderful things such as Sai Baba. He is doing so many wonderful things. People… Prabhupada: That is, means rascal. He does not see Krsna's wonderful. If you want to see wonderful things, why don't you see the more wonderful things? But they are foolish; they are captivated with small wonderful things. That means less intelligent….. Whatever you need, Krsna will supply, if you...

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Letter from Patita Pavan das – begging for the mercy.
May14

Letter from Patita Pavan das – begging for the mercy.

Dear vaisnavas and vaisnavis, Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada. All glories to his books and book distribution and distributors. In Cape Town, South Africa we had a particularly ecstatic and purifying marathon. During part of it we travelled to Johannessburg and for the rest of it we had the transcendental association of His Holiness Bhakti Caitanya Swami. I am talking on behalf of...

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It is very nice
May14

It is very nice

Amogha: Srila Prabhupada? When people in the street hear Krsna's name, the chanting, or they get some literature, does that mean they will not take birth as an animal? Prabhupada: No. They'll get birth in a good family. Sucinam sahmatam gehe. If they simply appreciate "It is very nice," then in the next life, human life is guaranteed. In a very nice family. Simply if he appreciates, "Yes, it is very...

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Marathon Inspiration talk, by His Grace Brgupati Prabhu
May03

Marathon Inspiration talk, by His Grace Brgupati Prabhu

Marathon inspiration talk, by His Grace Brgupati Prabhu: November 20th, 2002 The book distribution marathon is not like an ordinary marathon. In an ordinary material marathon, only one person wins. But in the book distribution marathon, there may be one person who will distribute the most books, but everybody is a real winner. There can be an unlimited number of winners in the book distribution marathon. This is because anybody who...

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