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Why Prabhupada did whatever he did, said whatever he said
For those who call into question why Prabhupada did whatever he did, said whatever he said… particularly in his instructions such as the Letter of July 9th, Direction of Management, his last testament and will… Prabhupada was not a man … more
Going to Prabhupada
PRABHUPADA: Our George Harrison, he also liked KRSNA book. HARI-SAURI: Yes. We sold so many KRSNA books on the strength of showing them that… PRABHUPADA: George Harrison. HARI-SAURI: …Introduction from George Harrison. PRABHUPADA: Yes. And I have acknowledged his contribution … more
Receiving the Name of Krishna
The words of Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur (from his essay Thakur Bhaktivinode), apply to Srila Prabhupada and ourselves today as much as when they were penned on paper. I have substituted Srila Prabhupada where Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati wrote Thakur Bhaktivinode. The scriptures … more
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Real money does exist
At some point the fact that paper money is not money has to surface, and we see it happening now. The inevitable deficiency in the monetary system is in fact surfacing in America, and impacting the global economy. On another … more
What’s in a name?
At the initiation a kind of funny thing happened. We of course knew that when you get initiated you get another name. My karmi name was Hans Kary and I never liked my name because I was an immigrant. Ever … more
Prescription takes precedence over books
Back in 1975, when Srila Prabhupada was meeting with the GBC and they were having a discussion about drafting the pledge of allegiance, at some point there’s discussion about whether to add also a line pledging allegiance or obedience to … more
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Maya
On a morning walk with Prabhupada in Stockholm, Sweden, we were suddenly blinded by what appeared to be the light of the sun. It was only the sun being reflected from a large glass window. Prabhupada stopped and pointed in … more
Part in relation to the whole
Everything has a relationship to Krishna. The only way we learn that is by applying it for Krishna; otherwise we cannot purify it, or it cannot be resolved. Prabhupada could see everyone as he was, a part in relation to … more
“My books will live forever”
Early one morning in the late part of 1974, at Bhaktivedanta Manor, I was called to Srila Prabhupada’s room. Prabhupada was sitting on his bed, I was sitting on the floor. He asked me if I would accept his appointing … more
Are you ready?
Sometimes we hear devotees lamenting that they were not able to have the personal association of Srila Prabhupada because some heavy-handed devotee kept them away or other worldly circumstance prevented the opportunity. I find that everyone had the equal opportunity … more
