# January 24 ## Spoken on January 24 *Lectures from this day: 5 recordings* --- **[1967: Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya-līlā 25.40–50](spoken/1967/670124cc.sf)** > So that disciple of Prakāśānanda Sarasvatī admitted that godlessness in *Vedānta-sūtra* is not the purpose. Actually, by misinterpreting the *Vedānta-sūtra* they want to establish that "There is no God; we are God." So after explanation of Caitanya Mahāprabhu, at least there was one convert amongst all the *sannyāsīns,* and he was glorifying Caitanya Mahāprabhu. *Eta sei kare kṛṣṇa-saṅkīrtana*. > This is a verse from *Bhagavad-gītā,* that those who are deriding upon God, "God, there is no God; I am God," they are called *asuras. Asuras,* atheists, or demons. The demons... The Kṛṣṇa, Lord Kṛṣṇa personally says that *tān ahaṁ dviṣataḥ krūrān*: Those who are such envious upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the result is that they are thrown into perpetual ignorance, and born life after life where they cannot understand what is God. Because they want to forget God, therefore God puts them into such condition that they will never be able to understand what is God. This is the version from *Bhagavad-gītā* by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. --- **[1977: Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya-līlā 8.128](spoken/1977/770124cc.bhu)** > > kibā vipra, kibā nyāsī, śūdra kene naya > yei kṛṣṇa-tattva-vettā, sei 'guru' haya > [[cc/madhya/8/128|[Cc. Madhya 8.128] ]] This verse we were discussing last night, Caitanya Mahāprabhu's statement that Kṛṣṇa consciousness is not reserved for any particular person or nation or religion. [translated into Oriya throughout by Gaura-Govinda] The central point is that one must understand what is Kṛṣṇa. --- **[1977: Room Conversation](spoken/1977/770124r1.bhu)** --- ## Letters on January 24 *Letters from this day: 19* --- **[1968: Letter to Madhusudana](letters/1968/680124_madhusudana)** > The prayer means: I offer my respectful obeisances to my Spiritual Master who has opened my eyes by the torch of knowledge, while I was in the darkness of ignorance. That book of speeches by Bhaktisaranga Goswami may be kept carefully. --- **[1969: Letter to Himavati](letters/1969/690124_himavati)** > The deity clothing that you have sent are all very beautiful, and everything is fitting just rightly. --- **[1969: Letter to Madhusudana](letters/1969/690124_madhusudana)** > Regarding your plan for marrying with Kancanbala, I do not think that there is any immediate emergency for finding some one to replace you on the *Back To Godhead* staff. --- **[1969: Letter to Upendra](letters/1969/690124_upendra)** > You have written that you are unable to find a girl who is available for marriage, and so for the present, you have no choice but to hold off on your marriage plans. --- **[1970: Letter to Brahmananda](letters/1970/700124_brahmananda)** > I beg to thank you for a letter Dated 21 January, 1970 with enclosure of BTG and "Isopanisad." --- **[1970: Letter to Ekendra](letters/1970/700124_ekendra)** > I shall always pray to Krishna for your spiritual progress and good health hundreds of times, and you be happy under the protection of New Vrndavana. I am so pleased to learn that you are studying arithmetic so quickly. --- **[1970: Letter to Gaurasundara](letters/1970/700124_gaurasundara)** > I am so glad to learn that you have purchased the house with the help of Sriman Balabhadra Brahmacari. I remember the day when I forcibly pushed you towards Hawaii with a charge for organizing our Krishna Consciousness Movement of that island and in the neighborhood. --- **[1970: Letter to Krsna Dasa](letters/1970/700124_krsna_dasa)** > When you presented your scheme for preaching work in the whole of Germany giving an estimate of population of important cities, it gave me so much pleasure. Just on receiving your letter I am already thinking of how to organize it, and have written letters to Hansadutta and Uttama Sloka etc., but Upendra is destined to go to Australia. I am glad to learn that Trivikrama has joined you. --- **[1970: Letter to Ranadhira](letters/1970/700124_ranadhira)** > I also thank you very much for sending me a check on my maintenance account for $50. --- **[1970: Letter to Umapati](letters/1970/700124_umapati)** > As Tamala is already informed of this fact, I am sure he will take this practical suggestion and do the needful. --- **[1971: Letter to Naranarayan](letters/1971/710124_naranarayan)** > I am so glad to hear how in Pittsburg you are engaged in distributing our books and also helping Ranadhir with incense distribution. --- **[1974: Letter to Jagadisa](letters/1974/740124_jagadisa)** > Enclosed is a copy of a letter I have recently received from Bahudak, president of our Vancouver temple within your jurisdiction as GBC of Canada. --- **[1976: Letter to Cyavana](letters/1976/760124_cyavana)** > Your normal life is Krishna Consciousness. If you so desire you can stay in Mayapur without taking any responsibility. Simply read books, take Prasadam, and chant Hare Krishna. --- **[1976: Letter to Nitai](letters/1976/760124_nitai)** > Please continue to work on the Arcana-paddhati and finish it. As you translate the scenes, there should be people rehearsing it. --- **[1976: Letter to Prthu Putra](letters/1976/760124_prthu_putra)** > I beg to thank you for your letter dated 12th January, 1976 along with the news clippings. This is really preaching and Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu will surely be pleased with you and bless you. Narada Muni was similarly cursed by Daksa that he could not stay anywhere very long and this only increases his preaching. --- **[1976: Letter to Sri Debasis Bagahi](letters/1976/760124_sri_debasis_bagahi)** > Please go on with your translation work. When I see the translation, then we shall consider the honorarium. I am presently in Mayapur and will be remaining here until mid-March. --- **[1976: Letter to Sri P. L. Khanna](letters/1976/760124_sri_p._l._khanna)** > Khanna Calcutta Please accept my greetings. Be assured, my devotees in foreign countries do not admit unauthorized persons without first getting my permission. --- **[1977: Letter to Alex Bob Drdhavrata Gupta Rsabhadeva Stan](letters/1977/770124_alex_bob_drdhavrata_gupta_rsabhadeva_stan)** > I have received your invitation to the opening of Prasadam Distributing International Inc. --- **[1977: Letter to Swarupa Damodar](letters/1977/770124_swarupa_damodar)** > I was very much anxious to hear from you, and now I hear you have gone to Manipur. You can do good work there. ---