January 6
If he is going to engage in the Deity's service, he must be taught to be very clean. Brahmin means to be clean - internally by chanting the Lord's glories and externally by regular bathing.
Letter to Aksayananda Maharaja, 6 January, 1976
Srila Prabhupada's Quote Of The Day
January 5
Please dedicate your life to publishing all our books. It is our most important work.
Letter to Radhavallabha Prabhu, 5 January, 1976
January 4
Our only motive is how to interest people in Krsna consciousness. That's all. There is no economic problem. We can produce our own food and clothes, gradually, and save time for spiritual life.
Letter to Balavanta, 4 January, 1977
January 3
Regarding the "dust'' supposedly brought from the moon, that dust can be gotten anywhere. It has already been openly admitted that the same dust is available on this earth planet. These astronauts and scientists are all bluffing. But Srila Vyasadeva is the correct authority. Just study Srimad-Bhagavatam carefully with full faith in Krishna and Guru and all knowledge will be revealed.
Letter to Trivikrama Maharaja, 3 January, 1976
January 2
Actually, the so-called civilization of the Kali yuga with its over industrialization, has not been able to give to man the happiness he is seeking. So as you say that your land is very suitable for cow protection and for Tulsi to grow, then Krishna is giving you the opportunity to develop this program. Protect some cows, grow crops, and if possible provide fresh milk and butter for the Temples near by. And the rest of the time chant Hare Krishna and read my books. In this way you can live very peacefully without any disturbances from anyone.
Letter to Von Paul Reed, 2 January, 1972
January 1
Do not be diminished in your enthusiasm. You should always think of yourself that you are sold to Krsna as slave and that is the only way to get relief of the slavery of Maya. I hope you will understand me rightly and do the needful. May Krsna help you always.
Letter to Sudama, 1 January, 1971
December 31
Yes, if it is enhancing our distribution of books to wear warm clothes like coat-pants in winter, I have no objection, you may wear them. Of course we may take money for Krsna using any method of beg, borrow and steal, but more advanced understanding of Krsna consciousness process is that by telling the truth in a very palatable way, that is the most successful system.
Letter to Bali Mardan, 31 December, 1972
December 30
Yes, before offering anything to the Deity you must be satisfied that it is a first class offering and there is no objection if you taste it by smelling. But you should not smell for other purposes. The whole idea is that devotional service should always be immune from sense gratification.
Letter to Madhusudana, 30 December, 1967
December 29
I am in due receipt of your letter dated December 12, 1972 and I have noted the contents with great concern. Bali Mardan is my trusted senior disciple, do you think I am a fool to choose him for running on My big New York temple. Rather, if anyone criticizes him, they must be the fool. He has done so much wonderful service and I appreciate him so much. No amount of your foolish words will touch my estimation.
I am stopping in New York by next summer. Meanwhile, I shall request you not to make any disturbance and I shall request Bali Mardan to leave you alone. You must abide by the order of Bali Mardan, you write as Dr. Please let me know what kind of Doctor you are? Have you got any bona fide certificate? Send me the copy of the certificate at once.
Letter to Deva Mira, 29 December, 1972
December 28
I am very encouraged by the small pamphlets sent to me by Karandhara which he is printing in Los Angeles. I wanted that our Press from the very beginning should print such leaflets, but that they have not done - simply trying for equalling Dai Nippon, consuming money like Dai Nippon, and producing nothing.
Letter to Bali Mardan, 28 December, 1971