In order for me to serve my guru and Lord Caitanya, I must preach their glories to someone. My disciples are their representatives, and they are giving me the opportunity to purify myself by serving my worshipful Lord and masters when they are eagerly sitting and hearing Krishna-katha from me. If my disciples can understand this point, then they can live anywhere - inside the ashrama, outside the ashrama, or wherever.
July 5, 1999, Letter