# Room Conversations
Intimate discussions with guests, disciples, and visitors.
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## What are Room Conversations?
Room conversations capture Śrīla Prabhupāda in informal settings — discussing philosophy, answering questions, giving instructions to disciples, meeting with guests, and conducting ISKCON business.
These recordings offer unique insights into:
- Personal instruction to disciples
- Philosophical discussions with scholars
- Management guidance for temple presidents
- Responses to current events
- Informal explanations of deep philosophy
- Daily life with a pure devotee
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## Browse Conversations
### [[by-year|By Year]]
See all conversations chronologically
### [[by-city|By Location]]
Conversations in specific cities
### By Topic *(coming soon)*
- Philosophy discussions
- Management instructions
- Book discussions
- Deity worship guidance
- Preaching strategies
- Questions from guests
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## Notable Conversations
### With Scholars & Professors
Discussions on philosophy, science, and spirituality
### With Disciples
Personal guidance and instruction
### With Guests & Seekers
Answering questions about Kṛṣṇa consciousness
### ISKCON Management
Temple operations, book distribution, expansion
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## Conversation Codes
Room conversations are typically coded as:
- **R1** = Room Conversation 1 (first of the day)
- **R2** = Room Conversation 2 (second of the day)
- Sometimes numbered higher for multiple conversations
Example: `730405r1.bom.md` = Room Conversation 1, April 5, 1973, Bombay
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**Total:** 1,000+ recorded conversations from 1966-1977