# January 26 ## Spoken on January 26 *Lectures from this day: 6 recordings* --- **[1971: Śrī Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya 20.1–36](spoken/1971/710126cc.all)** > So *gṛha*—home, then *kṣetra*—land, then *suta*—children, then friends, society. *Suta, āpta, vittaiḥ*—then money. They are hankering after all these things. As soon as they are combined together the attraction for the material world increases by *kṣetra, sutā, vittaiḥ, āpta.* In this way he becomes sanctioned, *ato gṛha-kṣetra-sutāpta-vittair janasya moho 'yam*. This is *mohaḥ* because he is wasting time to get all these things although he knows that it is temporary. My business is not temporary, my business is eternal. I am eternal. I am eternal why I am given so much stress in this temporary situation. This is called ignorance, this is called *māyā*. The human form of life is meant for self-realization. > So Sanātana Gosvāmī when he wanted that, "I cannot work any more, please excuse me." So Nawab Hussein Shah, very much upset, "How my government will be trained up. Everything depended on you and you are saying that you shall retire." He said, "It cannot be. I cannot allow it." So he wanted that, "Even though you do not accept I cannot join any more." Then he said that, "I shall punish you if you say like that." So Sanātana Gosvāmī replied, "Sir you are King, representative of Nārāyaṇa, if you give me some punishment, I shall accept." Just see how much the Vaiṣṇava is humble he did not protest that he was Mohammadan, "Oh you cannot do this," and he said that, "You are representative of Nārāyaṇa." Actually that is the vision of Vaiṣṇava. Whoever is in power, a Vaiṣṇava gives not only a person who is in power, even to the ant, even to the insect: --- **[1973: Sannyāsa Initiation Lecture](spoken/1973/730126in.cal)** > So this is the process. *Aham...* And what is that process? *Tama mukundāṅghri-niṣevayaiva.* Mukunda means Kṛṣṇa, one who gives liberation. Hari. Hari means one who takes away all your sinful activities. *Ahaṁ tvāṁ sarva-pāpebhyo mokṣayiṣyāmi*. He's taking; therefore His name is Hari. *Mukundāṅghri.* Another name is Mukunda. Mukunda means... *Muk* means *mukti,* and *ānanda* means bliss. Kṛṣṇa gives you *mukti,* deliverance, deliverance from this *tama,* this material world, and gives you transcendental bliss; therefore His name is Mukunda. *Mukundāṅghri:* the lotus feet of Mukunda. *Niṣevayaiva.* Simply by serving the lotus feet of Mukunda, I can do this. This is the sum and substance. > Therefore *prasāda* distribution. Because everyone is engaged simply *duṣkṛtinaḥ,* simply sinful activities—eating everything, doing everything, and their life is full of sinful activities. Therefore to deliver them, this *prasāda* distribution is required. *Mucyante sarva-kilbiṣaiḥ.* Not that cooking in an, like a hotel, and sometimes, out of compassion, we distribute *prasādam.* That kind of, means *bhuñjate te aghaṁ pāpā ye pacanty ātma-kāraṇāt*, simply for feeding myself or yourself. Just like in marriage ceremony and other ceremonies we do. That, that *bhuñjate te aghaṁ pāpā,* they're simply eating *pāpā.* --- **[1975: Lecture](spoken/1975/750126cd.hk)** > Therefore, chanting of His holy name is very important. *Kīrtanīyaḥ sadā hariḥ* [*Śikṣāṣṭaka* 3]. Caitanya Mahāprabhu advises that you should chant Hare Kṛṣṇa *mahā-mantra* always, twenty-four hours; then you will remain in touch with Kṛṣṇa, just like the iron rod in touch with the fire. And gradually, as the iron rod turns to be fire, similarly, constantly in touch with Kṛṣṇa means you become Kṛṣṇa-ized, the same quality. That is wanted. We are now covered by material things. Inside we are there. *Dehino 'smin yathā dehe*. Inside we are spirit soul. Outside... Just like inside your coat you are there, but the coat is outside. When the coat and shirt is taken away, then you are clothed in your original body. Similarly, as soon as these material coverings are taken away, then we are spirit soul. > Therefore, immediately we chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa means immediately we get in contact with Kṛṣṇa or in association. Just like we are sitting together. Similarly, as soon as you chant Hare Kṛṣṇa, immediately Kṛṣṇa is with you. Immediately. Kṛṣṇa is with you always. Still, particularly, *tatra tiṣṭhāmi nārada yatra gāyanti mad-bhaktāḥ* [*Padma Purāna*]. And that is a fact. If you chant Hare Kṛṣṇa *mantra,* that means you directly associate with Kṛṣṇa. And Kṛṣṇa being the Supreme Spirit, *para-brahma,* then, although we have got this material body, still, by association with Kṛṣṇa we become spiritualized. Just like you take one iron rod and put into the fire, the rod becomes warm. At last the rod becomes red hot. So when the iron is red hot, you put in touch with anything else, it will burn. It is no more iron rod. Although it is iron rod, but because it was in touch with fire, now it has attained the quality of fire. Similarly, if you always remain in touch with Kṛṣṇa by chanting His holy name, then you become spiritualized. --- **[1977: Evening Address to Paṇḍas and Scholars](spoken/1977/770126ad.pur)** > Kṛṣṇa says personally in the *Bhagavad-gītā, māṁ hi pārtha vyapāśritya ye 'pi syuḥ pāpa-yonayaḥ..., te 'pi yānti parāṁ gatim*. So there is ample *śāstra-pramāṇa,* approved by the *ācāryas.* Caitanya Mahāprabhu converted many Pathans into Vaiṣṇava, changed their name. So things are going according to *śāstra* and *mahājana.* Why you should not receive them as Vaiṣṇava and give them proper reception? That is my request. I hope... There are many learned scholars and devotees present here. They should endeavor to remove this, I mean to say, restriction or short-sightedness, and let us combinedly work for Jagannātha to preach the *bhakti* cult for the benefit of the whole world. *Janma sārthaka kari kara para-upakāra* [*Cc* Ādi 9.41]. > This Bhārata-bhūmi is for *para-upakāra,* because this knowledge, the Vedic knowledge, is here in the Śrīmad Bhārata-varṣa. So we should assimilate the *bhakti* cult to the right direction, and making our life successful, we should distribute this knowledge, this cult, all over the world. That is Caitanya Mahāprabhu's mission. *Janma sārthaka kari para-upakāra.* The modern civilization is very vicious civilization. Because in the human form of life there is the opportunity, athāto brahma-jijñāsā*—*to inquire about the Supreme Truth. So if they are denied... The knowledge is there in India. If it is denied, that is not very good human society. So I shall request you all, learned scholars, *paṇḍita,* present here, to cooperate with this movement, Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and let us conjoinedly work for Jagannātha cult. --- **[1977: Room Conversation](spoken/1977/770126r1.pur)** > The Gosvāmīs, they conquered over three things: *nidrā,* sleeping; *āhāra,* eating; and mating. These things are the clutches of *māyā.* More we have sex, more we have eating, more we have sleeping, that means I am entangled. The more we conquer over it, we are free. That we have to try. Whether I am in the clutches of *māyā* or not can be tested: whether I am sleeping more, whether I am eating more, whether I am more sexually inclined. He can test himself. And *bhakti* means *vairāgya-vidyā,* to conquer over these three things. So practice this. They are... To rise early in the morning and attend *maṅgala-ārati* is compulsory. It is part of this education, spiritual education. And not to eat more than necessary. Then you'll not sleep more. You'll find, if you observe fast, you won't feel sleepy. Have you tested this? --- **[1977: Prayer Chants by Purī brāhmaṇas](spoken/1977/770126r2.pur)** > > [kadācit kālindī-taṭa-vipina-saṅgītaka-ravo > > mudābhīrī-nārī-vadana-kamalāsvāda-madhupaḥ > > ramā-śambhu-].........brahmāmara-pati-gaṇeśārcita-pado > > jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me > > bhuje savye veṇuṁ śirasi śikhi-pucchaṁ kaṭi-taṭe > > dukūlaṁ netrānte sahacara-kaṭākṣaṁ vidadhate > > sadā śrīmad-vṛndāvana-vasati-līlā-paricayo > > jagannāthaḥ svāmī nayana-patha-gāmī bhavatu me --- ## Letters on January 26 *Letters from this day: 23* --- **[1968: Letter to Krsna Devi](letters/1968/680126_krsna_devi)** > So, at any circumstances you must not forget Krsna. I love you at my heart and therefore I gave you the name Krsna devi dasi. --- **[1969: Letter to Arundhati](letters/1969/690126_arundhati)** > Your spiritual name is Arundhati which means the great star. It is the name of the wife of Vasistha, a great devotee of Krishna. --- **[1969: Letter to Gaurasundara](letters/1969/690126_gaurasundara)** > Regarding the work you have done on *Caitanya Caritamrta,* when they are finished being edited and typed please send me the copies so I will give you further work to do with this. --- **[1969: Letter to Govinda](letters/1969/690126_govinda)** > So far as my taking botheration in coming to your country, I must take this so-called botheration for Krishna. You know that the Goswamis were ministers in the government's service and they left their posts for going to Vrindaban and living there just like paupers. --- **[1970: Letter to Jananivasa](letters/1970/700126_jananivasa)** > So Krsna is giving you good chance for presenting Krsna Consciousness Movement in the circle of educated people. Do it to your best and Krsna will give you more and more strength. --- **[1970: Letter to Madhudvisa](letters/1970/700126_madhudvisa)** > I have read over the presidential agenda and have noted the pertinence of all the items. Now let us see the results of the conference and the practical outcomes of the subjects under discussion. The list of 108 feast preparations is also approved by me. --- **[1970: Letter to Shyama Dasia](letters/1970/700126_shyama_dasia)** > But your foremost duty is to abide by the will of your husband. Your husband is not an ordinary boy-he is educated, intelligent, sober, and a devotee of Lord Krsna. Therefore, whatever he plans, you should follow. --- **[1970: Letter to Shyama Dasib](letters/1970/700126_shyama_dasib)** > Your poetic appreciation about my humble self goes directly to my Spiritual Master because I am His servant only. --- **[1972: Letter to Atreya Rsi](letters/1972/720126_atreya_rsi)** > It is my wish that you work more and more closely with the ISKCON management. You have good intelligence and this should be engaged cent per cent in propogation of this movement of Caitanya Mahaprabhu. --- **[1973: Letter to Bhakta Dasa](letters/1973/730126_bhakta_dasa)** > It is very pleasing to me that you have distributed so many of my books and preached to the students. This is our mission of life, to somehow turn the minds of the conditioned souls to Krsna consciousness and thus give them the highest perfection of life. So you are a very sincere soul and Krsna will give you intelligence how to do this more and more. --- **[1973: Letter to Karandhara](letters/1973/730126_karandhara)** > As I have already informed you by telegram, until further notice you should not dispatch any further shipment of books for India. --- **[1973: Letter to Roger](letters/1973/730126_roger)** > By engaging in this Krsna Consciousness Movement you will be perfecting your own life as well as helping others to also come to the platform of God-consciousness. This is the real business of human life, though unfortunately the majority of human beings are neglecting. --- **[1973: Letter to Sudama](letters/1973/730126_sudama)** > Lord Caitanya is very pleased upon those who dedicate their lives for spreading Krsna consciousness. After all, He is the original promulgator of the Sankirtana Movement. --- **[1974: Letter to Bhakta Dasa](letters/1974/740126_bhakta_dasa)** > Your report is a very good one and very pleasing to me. Your combining enthusiastic programs of both sankirtana and temple worship in San Diego, should be followed by all our centers. --- **[1974: Letter to Brahmananda](letters/1974/740126_brahmananda)** > With great pleasure I note that although the Government of Kenya did not allow me to enter the state, my work was not hampered on account of my absence. In your last letter I was informed that Cyavana Swami has left your protection and gone to South America. --- **[1974: Letter to Dhananjaya](letters/1974/740126_dhananjaya)** > Please try to remain there and go on propagating Krsna Consciousness as far as possible. I am so glad to see you have given another step forward in our activity of pushing on the Krsna Consciousness movement. --- **[1976: Letter to Agent Central Bank Of India](letters/1976/760126_agent_central_bank_of_india)** > When I first met you you suggested that there are some newly built houses in Akhra. If there is a 4-Bedroom house or at least a 3-Bedroom house, please kindly send me the details and papers. --- **[1976: Letter to Mahamsa](letters/1976/760126_mahamsa)** > I beg to acknowledge receipt of your telegram regarding the Nellore affair. I have already written you one letter on 18th January in this regard. --- **[1976: Letter to Ramesvara](letters/1976/760126_ramesvara)** > Regarding supplying the Radha Damodara TSKP books at discount, there is no harm. The BBT should charge them the printing cost only and the balance they will send to India. --- **[1976: Letter to Sri M. N. Chandhuri](letters/1976/760126_sri_m._n._chandhuri)** > It will be our great pleasure to receive you this coming Sunday, the 1st of February, at --- **[1976: Letter to Sri Tikandas J. Batra](letters/1976/760126_sri_tikandas_j._batra)** > Those who take Indian philosophy and scripture as mythological are not at all intelligent. They have been described in the Bhagavad-gita as "sinful", "rascals", "lowest of mankind", "bereft of all knowledge", and "atheistic". --- **[1977: Letter to Danavir](letters/1977/770126_danavir)** > It is good to hold more classes with the bhaktas, but they should all be on the basis of our books. You should not go beyond the jurisdiction of our teaching. --- **[1977: Letter to Kay Johnson](letters/1977/770126_kay_johnson)** > The best thing is if you come and live with us for some time and learn thoroughly the Krsna science. Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu said anyone can become a guru in the matter of teaching about Krsna, provided he or she thoroughly learns the Krsna science. Don't consider Krsna - in any stage - as material. ---