# Room Conversations Intimate discussions with guests, disciples, and visitors. --- ## 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 --- ## 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 --- ## 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 --- ## 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 --- **Total:** 1,000+ recorded conversations from 1966-1977