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A Month in the Life of Srila Prabhupada - May 1971

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The Months in the Life of Srila Prabhupada present 2200+ of his lectures; 905+ of his conversations; 490+ of his morning walks;
65+ of his interviews and 6,570+ of his letters. This listing covers all available material,

and includes:
  • 10,300+ links to Vanisource - our repository of all of Srila Prabhupada's words;
  • 470+ short audio clips Nectar Drops from Srila Prabhupada sprinkled throughout the months;
  • 1,080 short video clips extracted from lectures, conversations, morning walks or interviews with subtitles in up to 93 languages sprinkled throughout the months;
  • 13,350+ concise statements, drawn from Srila Prabhupada's lectures, conversations and letters are highlighted within quoteboxes;
  • For further study on the different subjects addressed, each statement links to the various categories in our thematic section of Vanipedia named Vaniquotes;

These statements from the Months in the Life of Srila Prabhupada offer unparalleled insights into his devotional character; his vision to re-spiritualize human society; his dedication to translate, publish & distribute his books; his expertise to tirelessly lead & manage his worldwide movement; his empowered ability to encourage, care for, train & clearly communicate the disciplines he expects from all his disciples as he engages them in their pursuit of Krsna consciousness & performance of missionary activities. Through all these situations one can also experience how Srila Prahhupada consistently represents the pure teachings of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu and His associates.


May 1 to 2 - Bombay

1971 - May 01

Letter to Laksmimoni written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Deity worship can be learned at not less than ten years by children. Before that they can assist. They can learn how to bow down, how to dance and chant, how to make garlands, clean arati utensils, etc. In this way they can be engaged. These are also different parts of Deity worship.
Letter to Lance Nally written from Bombay

vanipedia.org 		Maya is always there like a shadow, presenting reasons for refraining from devotional service but if we simply keep ourselves engaged in Krsna Consciousness, then Maya cannot touch. We become strong in Krsna's service by following the regulative principles and chanting 16 rounds of beads daily. If we do so then everything will be all right. If we neglect chanting 16 rounds then all these irregularities will spring up.


May 3 to 8 - Kualalumpur,Ipoh and Penang

1971 - May 05

Letter to Abhirama written from Malaysia

vanipedia.org 		Regarding the new car, I think we require some new cars in India. So if it is possible, the car may be dispatched to India. We have already applied to the Import Department Govt. of India and are expecting a reply soon. So if it is possible send the car to India.


1971 - May 06

Letter A to Syamasundara written from Malaysia

vanipedia.org 		Please inform me about the purchase of our house in Bombay. Send a telegram to Sydney.
Letter B to Syamasundara written from Malaysia

vanipedia.org 		I'm expecting some letter from Russia. So, if such letter comes, you can keep the original letter, but send me a copy.
Letter to Tamala Krishna written from Malaysia

vanipedia.org 		In Teluk Anson one retired principal of college has offered a house which can be used as temple, already started very big. It is understood that the property is about fifty to sixty thousand dollars. So, things are going on nicely.


1971 - May 07

Lecture Town Hall - Kuala Lumpur

May 9 to 16 - Sydney

1971 - May 12

Lecture - Sydney

vanipedia.org 		If by following the principles of religion one becomes advanced in God consciousness, that is first-class religion. That is our motto, and we are preaching all over the world.


1971 - May 13

Lecture at Wayside Chapel - Sydney

vanipedia.org 		Religion is generally understood as a kind of faith, but dharma is not like that. Dharma you cannot change. Just like water. Water is liquid. You cannot make it solid. If water becomes solid, then it is not in the natural state.


1971 - May 14

710514 - Interview - Sydney

1971 - May 16

Morning Walk - Sydney

May 16 to 31 - Calcutta

1971 - May 16

Letter to Bhavananda written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		I am so glad to hear how rapidly our New York center is expanding and how enthusiastic the devotees have become. That is first class qualification for making advancement in Krishna Consciousness.


1971 - May 17

Letter to Advaita written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Get busy with the printing of Bhagavad-gita and that will encourage me to come sooner.
Letter to Atreya Rsi written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		We learn from Srimad-Bhagavatam that a person may be situated in any occupational duty but the perfection of such activity is tested by the satisfaction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna. And because you are engaging your talents in His service, surely Krishna will be pleased upon you and give you all facility for advancement in Krishna Consciousness.
Letter to Karandhara written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		In my heart I want that KRSNA book in small or large form, should be distributed in every home who are English-speaking people.
Letter to Professor G. G. Kotovsky written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		It appears that the letter is missing. I therefore request you to issue a duplicate of your letter under reference and send it to me to the above address immediately so that I can take action on it.


1971 - May 18

Letter to Dinesh Candra written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Presently in Calcutta we are holding a huge "Hare Krishna Festival" in which 35,000 to 40,000 people are attending daily for hearing discourses on Srimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita. We are distributing prasadam also. It is so much enlivening to see how the people are being so receptive to this message. It is all Caitanya Mahaprabhu's mercy.


1971 - May 19

Letter to Jadurani written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		I am so glad to hear that the devotees are appreciating that everything belongs to Krishna. That attitude is very nice and should be maintained. Actually it is a fact. By illusion only we think things belong to someone else.


1971 - May 21

Letter to Kirtika (Judith Cornell) written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		The gopis are so much engaged in the transcendental loving service of Radha and Krishna that they are condemning the creator, Lord Brahma for not knowing how to make perfect eyes. They were disturbed that when blinking their eyes, they could not see Krishna. So that is perfection in Krishna Consciousness.


1971 - May 23

Letter to Hayagriva written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		That New Vrindaban is developing so nicely is very much encouraging to me, so increase it more and more. It is sounding so much attractive and making me want to return to U.S.A. even sooner.
Letter to Mukunda written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		So far as the Deities are concerned, they should be repaired nicely and replaced on the altar. While being repaired, where is the question of offering? The picture on the altar is all right for the present.


1971 - May 25

Letter to Chief Controller of Imports and Exports written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Please accept our prayers for your well being. Our society wishes to thank you for your kind cooperation in the past, regarding CCP application and import of books. As before, we wish to reiterate that the religious books received from either Japan or our New York Press, are gifts, and there is no intention to sell these books in India, nor is there any question of foreign trade in any of our activities.
Letter to Sudama written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		I can understand that things are going on nicely. And the Japanese boys and girls are taking a more responsible role in order to help you out. That is very encouraging.


1971 - May 26

Letter to Bhagavan written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Regarding distribution of Spiritual Sky Incense profits to aleviate financial difficulties, you GBC members decide amongst yourselves as to the proper course of action and whatever you decide amongst yourselves, I have no objection.
Letter to Central Bank of India written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		An account would be opened under the name INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR KRISHNA CONSCIOUSNESS BUILDING FUND and that it would be operated jointly by the Founder-Acarya A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami and the Zonal Secretary for India Tamala Krishna Das Adhikari. Checks will be signed by both jointly.
Letter to Rupanuga written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		As stated in Bhagavad-Gita, we can remember Krishna when drinking water, when seeing the sunshine and moonshine, when smelling a flower, when hearing the transcendental sound vibration, when chanting Vedic mantras, when seeing something beautiful or when seeing something wonderful done by a personality.
Letter to Satsvarupa written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		So far as "Back To Godhead" is concerned, the answers to your questions are as follows: Recipes are all right if you think that there is such a public demand. But just recipes, no pictures; Yes, parts of my letters may be reprinted as a second article by me; no drawings should appear in the magazine.
Letter to Sons and Daughters written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Presently I am in Calcutta where we just held a very successful "Hare Krishna Festival" and we were drawing 35,000 people daily for hearing discourses on Srimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita, for seeing Aratik and taking prasadam also.
Letter to Syamasundara written from Calcutta

1971 - May 27

Letter to Nandakisora and Jahnava written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		We have just completed a huge "Hare Krishna Festival" in which 35,000 people gathered daily to hear discourses on Srimad-Bhagavatam and Bhagavad-gita to see arati ceremony and to take prasadam also. Such festivals are proving very successful, and so we are thinking of extending such programs.
Letter to Niranjana written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		So far as controlling "kam" or lust, best thing is don't eat any highly spiced food stuffs and always think of Krishna. Chant regularly and get yourself married as soon as possible, and live a peaceful householder's life in Krishna Consciousness.


1971 - May 28

Letter to Govinda dasi written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		You will be glad to learn that we have purchased about five acres of land in Mayapur, the birthsite of Lord Caitanya and we have proposed to hold a nice festival there from Janmastami day for two weeks. At that time the foundation stone will be set down. I wish that all our leading disciples come to India at that time. There are 50 branches, so at least one from each branch should attend the function.


1971 - May 29

Letter to Gaura Hari written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		Your temple building seems to be very suitable. And the rent is very reasonable also. It is all Krishna's mercy. So take proper advantage and develop it nicely. If you can support yourselves by selling certain of your crops grown there, why not? And you can cultivate Tulasi devi also.
Letter to Manjari written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		You have accepted the importance of the spiritual master for making advancement in spiritual life. Now that you have been formally initiated, you are linked up with all the great Vaishnava acharyas via the parampara system and so the effect will be there fully. By the mercy of the acharyas the path for going back home, back to Godhead has been made very easy.
Letter to Syamasundara written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		At the request of my Godbrother, Puri Maharaja, I have consented to go to Rajahmundry with party for a few days. I will be leaving Calcutta for Rajahmundry program on the evening of the 1st June, 1971 and will let you know by telegram when I am due to arrive in Bombay.


1971 - May 30

Letter to Krsnakanti written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		One thing though, is that I have noted with interest that you are proficient in the Russian language. If that is the case, then your service may be very much required, and so if I go to Russia at all in the near future, then I shall call for you and you shall accompany me to Moscow.
Letter to Vamanadeva written from Calcutta

vanipedia.org 		We have got enough of a university educational program in our Krishna Consciousness movement. There are so many books to study and they have to be introduced also by preaching. So engage yourself in this way.


   
 
   
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