22 - Śrīla Prabhupāda

# June 22 ## Spoken on June 22 *Lectures from this day: 18 recordings* --- **[1969: Initiation Lecture](spoken/1969/690622le.nv)** > [chuckles] He is seeing mother's. You see? Therefore such child, they are all fortunate child. --- **[1970: Initiation of Lakṣmī-priyā & Mṛga-netrī Dāsīs](spoken/1970/700622in.la)** > So try to see Kṛṣṇa with that staring eyes—"Where is Kṛṣṇa?" Here is... Kṛṣṇa is within your heart. *Īśvaraḥ sarva-bhūtānām*. He is within the atom. He is everywhere. So by service, we can realize. *Ataḥ śrī-kṛṣṇa-nāmādi na bhaved grāhyam indriyaiḥ*. > Hṛṣīkeṇa-hṛṣīkeśa-sevanam*. Actually the proprietor of the senses is Kṛṣṇa. We have got this hand, but it is given to us. Actually it is the hand of Kṛṣṇa. He is all-pervading. *Sarvato 'pāṇi pādas tat:* "Everywhere, His hands and legs are there." You'll find in the *Bhagavad-gītā*. --- **[1971: Conversation with Prof. Kotovsky](spoken/1971/710622r1.mos)** > The ultimate surrendering objective is Kṛṣṇa. Therefore in the *Bhagavad-gītā* it is said, *bahūnāṁ janmanām ante jñānavān māṁ prapadyate* : "After surrendering to so many things, birth after birth, when he's actually wise he surrenders unto Me." *Vāsudevaḥ sarvam iti sa mahātmā sudurlabhaḥ* : "Such kind of *mahātmā* is very rare." > So this brahminical culture, the brahminical brain, is the standard of Vedic civilization. Just like *Manu-smṛti. Manu-smṛti...* You do not know; you cannot trace out the history, when *Manu-smṛti* was written. But *Manu-smṛti* is considered so perfect that it is the Hindu law. The Hindus are governed by *Manu-smṛti.* There was no need of passing daily a new law by the legislative to adjust this social order. You see? The law given by Manu was so perfect that it can be applicable for all the time. This is perfect. *Tri-kāla-jñāḥ.* The word is there, *tri-kāla-jñāḥ:* past, present, future. --- **[1972: Letter Dictation by Śyāmasundara](spoken/1972/720622dt.la)** > Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated June 17th 1972, and I have noted the contents carefully. Generally, we may never expect to find any utopia so long we are in this material world, and sometimes unless we are very spiritually advanced we may also feel discomfort within the temples..., within the temple itself. That is to be expected in some cases. Therefore, you should not be very much worried. Misunderstandings and disagreements will come, even Krishna was sometimes quarreling with demons and even with the gopis like Radharani. > So you may live separately husband and wife, because you cannot cope with the temple life. But always remember to execute the rules and regulations and worship the Deities at your home very diligently. Try to read the books as often as you possibly can and try to discuss the subject matter from different angles of vision with your husband and the other devotees. The more you become familiar with our philosophy, the more you will become convinced and free from doubt. But if there is no possibility for learning the philosophy, then try to chant Hare Krishna constantly and you will realize the same effect of becoming actually happy. --- **[1972: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 2.3.24](spoken/1972/720622sb.la)** > Actually, *hari-nāma—harer nāma harer nāma harer nāmaiva kevalam* [*Cc Ādi* 7.76]—it is especially meant for cleansing the heart. That every... All misconception is within our heart, beginning from the wrong identification, that "I am this body." That is the beginning of all misconception. So Caitanya Mahāprabhu says, *ceto-darpaṇa-mārjanam*. So as you go on chanting, gradually the heart will be cleansed, and you'll be able to understand that you are not this body. > Anything, any spiritual process, is meant for cleansing the heart. Either you take *karma-yoga* or *jñāna-yoga* or *dhyāna-yoga* or *bhakti-yoga,* the ultimate goal is that cleansing the heart. At the present moment I am under misconception, dirty things accumulated on my heart, that "I am this body," and therefore I do not try to realize that I am soul, and under bodily concept of life... As the animals they are also in bodily concept of life, they are busy eating, sleeping, mating and defending, similarly, human civilization has become like animals. They are interested only in eating, sleeping, mating and defense. That's all. But that is not our position. It is a chance to get out of the entanglement of birth, death, old age and disease. This is our real business. *Ceto-darpaṇa-mārjanam*. --- **[1973: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.10.7](spoken/1973/730622sb.may)** > Therefore we have to get free from these obstacles. *Sattva-guṇa...* We have to go above the *sattva-guṇa, śuddha-sattva.* Then again we revive our original position of joyfulness. *Brahma-bhūtaḥ prasannātmā na śocati na kāṅkṣati*. This is the joyfulness: no lamentation, no hankering. We hanker after something which we want, and we lament for something which we lose. Here there are two business: something gaining and something losing. Just like businessmen, they have got two businesses: either to make profit or to lose. At the end of the year they calculate, "Whether we are loser or gainer?" But in the spiritual world there is no such thing as to gain or as to lose. There is nothing... Absolute. That is Absolute. > So in former days also, the *sannyāsīs* were very expert in kidnapping. Yes. Therefore in the Kali-yuga *sannyāsa* is forbidden, because they'll not be able to follow the rules and regulation. But Caitanya Mahāprabhu inaugurated. He Himself became *sannyāsa.* Therefore we are trying to follow His footstep, to accept *sannyāsa.* But we should not become a *sannyāsī* like Rāvaṇa. No. We should try to follow the footsteps of Caitanya Mahāprabhu. He was very strict. No woman could approach Him. They were allowed to offer obeisances from distant place. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu was very strict about asso... Even in His *gṛhastha* life He was very strict. He would not play any joke with any woman except His wife. And that also, once He joked with His wife, not with any other woman. So He was so strict. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu's opinion is that *viṣayiṇām sandarśanaṁ atha yoṣitāṁ ca hā hanta hā hanta viṣa-bhakṣaṇato 'py asādhu*. Viṣayiṇāṁ sandarśanam,* to mix very intimately with the *viṣayīs. Viṣayī* means those who are very much fond of eating, sleeping, mating and defending. They are called *viṣayī.* They have no other business. --- **[1974: Bhagavad-gītā 2.13 "Life after Death"](spoken/1974/740622bg.ger)** > So we, as spirit soul, *dehi,* the possessor of this body... *Dehi* means one who possesses this body or the occupier of the body, the spirit soul. That is eternal, changing body only, but eternal. Therefore we should not be interested to these different types of temporary body. That is not very good intelligence. So we have to prepare ourself, if we want. There are the full description of each and every planet, and we can prepare ourself according to our desire which planet we wish to go. But Kṛṣṇa says, *mad-yājino 'pi yānti mām*: "Persons who are engaged in My occupational duties, they will come to Me." > So this is evolution. This evolution theory... It is not theory; it is fact, stated in the Vedic literature, *Padma Purāṇa,* how we have passed through so many bodies, and ultimately we have got this civilized civilized human form of body. We have to pass through 900,000 forms of aquatic body within the water. Then gradually we come to the form of trees and plants. There are two million varieties. Then we get the bodies of the insect. There are 900,000 forms of body. Then we enter into the species of birds, one million forms of body. Then after bird's body, there are three million different varieties of beasts' body. Then after this period, we become human body, but there are 400,000 species of human body. And thus we get this nice human form body, with good brain and good consciousness. So it should be utilized properly. By the laws of nature—*prakṛteḥ kriyamāṇāni guṇaiḥ karmāṇi sarvaśaḥ*, this is the law of nature—gradually we develop different types of body and different types of consciousness. So when we come finally to God consciousness, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness, that is the perfection of life. --- **[1974: Morning Walk](spoken/1974/740622mw.ger)** > *...ad anna-sambhavaḥ.* If there is sufficient rainfall, the production of food grains will be very easy. And *yajñād bhavati parjanyaḥ*. And if you satisfy the Lord by performing *yajña,* then there will be sufficient rain. And *yajñaḥ karma-samudbhavaḥ.* And our activities should be only to perform *yajña,* to satisfy the Lord. > "Who can remain aloof from the chanting of the holy name of God unless he's an animal killer?" Yes. Animal killers cannot understand what is God, what is God's name. That's not possible. [pause] Kṛṣṇa, what to speak of killing animal, He was embracing animal every morning, every... Yes. He was embracing. --- **[1974: Room Conversation with Pater Emmanuel [A Benedictine Monk](spoken/1974/740622r1.ger)** > And if we become designatedless—if we give up these titles, "I am Hindu," "I am Muslim," "I am Christian," and simply chant God's name—then we become on the spiritual platform immediately, without any discrimination that "Here is Hindu," "Here is Muslim," "Here is Christian," "Here is white," "Here is black," that. We are preaching that human form of life is meant for God realization, or to learn how to love God. That is real business of human being. So either do it as a Christian or as a Muslim or as a Hindu, it doesn't matter. But do this business. > This is our whole philosophy. Hare Kṛṣṇa movement means, "O the energy of God and O God, Kṛṣṇa, please engage me in Your service." Because our constitutional position is to give service. Some way or other, we have been put in the service of the material energy. So this service can be transferred to the spiritual energy. Then our life is successful. That is our philosophy, *bhakti-mārga, bhakti-yoga. Sarvopādhi-vinirmuktam*. --- **[1975: Garden Conversation with Dr. Allen Gerson](spoken/1975/750622gc.la)** > We are worshiping the best nationalist, who is thinking in terms that "This place is mine," philanthropist or political leader. But actually, he is a thief because he is claiming God's property as his own. He is a criminal. Kṛṣṇa says, *sarva-loka-maheśvaram:* "I am the proprietor of all the planets, all the universes." *Suhṛdaṁ sarva-bhūtānām* : "I am the friend of all living entities." But these people, they are claiming that... The leader is claiming, "I am the friend," and he is claiming, "I am the proprietor." They are, therefore, criminal. He is not friend. Just like your president. He is not friend of the countrymen. > "If you know Kṛṣṇa perfectly well, then you know everything well." That is the Vedic injunction. So unless you know Kṛṣṇa well, your knowledge is imperfect. In the *Bhagavad-gītā* it is said, *vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyam*. Veda* means knowledge. So there are different departmental knowledge. So Kṛṣṇa says, *vedaiś ca sarvaiḥ.* All departmental knowledge, when they come to the understanding of Kṛṣṇa, then it is perfect. So long he does not come to Kṛṣṇa, he is imperfect. That is confirmed in another place: --- **[1975: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 6.1.9](spoken/1975/750622sb.la)** > So the problem is that within the heart we have got so many dirty things. So unless those dirty things are removed or cleansed, this kind of *prāyaścitta* or medicine or fine or going to the jail—he is not saved. He will commit the same thing. Again will suffer. Again he will suffer. *Bhūtvā bhūtvā pralīyate*.* Real problem is that we should stop our suffering. But the *karmīs,* they are interested in the temporary cure, and they do not know how to cure completely, there will be no more suffering. That they do not know. But a Vaiṣṇava, because he is Kṛṣṇa conscious, he knows what is real suffering, because he understands from Kṛṣṇa. So Kṛṣṇa says that "Your real suffering is these four things, *janma-mṛtyu-jarā-vyādhi :* repetition of birth, death, old age and disease. > So according to Vedic civilization, the king or the president or the ruling chief must be representative of God. That is wanted. Therefore you will find in the *Bhagavad-gītā, imaṁ rājarṣayo viduḥ* : "This *Bhagavad-gītā* was understood by the *rājarṣi.*" *Rājarṣi* means... *Rājā* means king, and *ṛṣi* means great saintly person. *Rājarṣi.* So education, culture, is meant for the higher two classes: the *brāhmaṇas* and the *kṣatriyas.* Education means for them, those who are intelligent, for them. Education is not for masses. Now it is called mass education. So mass education means it will produce undesirable elements. That's all. So the Vedic system is there must be first of all the most intelligent class of men. They should be given education how to become self-controlled, *śamaḥ;* how to control the mind, how to control the senses; *śama damaḥ satyam,* how to become truthful; *śaucam,* how to become cleanse; *śamo damaḥ satyaṁ śaucaṁ titikṣa,* how to become tolerant; *ārjavam,* how to become simple, no intricacy; *śamo damas satyaṁ śaucaṁ titikṣā ārjavam eva ca, jñānaṁ vijñānam āstikyam,* full of knowledge; and *vijñānam,* practical application in life; *āstikyam,* and to believe in the existence of God or knowing God partially or fully.* Partially knowing God means impersonal, or Paramātmā. This is partial. *Brahmeti paramātmeti bhagavān iti śabdyate [*SB*1.2.11*].* --- **[1976: Garden Conversation](spoken/1976/760622gc.nv)** > If he wants to remain in this material world, creates a situation and continues his desire, then he has to take. And when he understands that "To live in this material condition is very troublesome. Why shall I live here?" then he becomes Kṛṣṇa conscious and he goes back to home, back to... --- **[1976: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 7.6.6](spoken/1976/760622sb.nv)** > *puṁso varṣa-śataṁ hy āyus tad-ardhaṁ cājitātmanaḥ niṣphalaṁ yad asau rātryāṁ śete 'ndhaṁ prāpitas tamaḥ * [[sb/7/6/6|[SB. 7.6.6] ]] Life is so valuable that we cannot waste even a second without any profit. That is the aim of life. --- **[1977: Conversation, "Rascal Editors," and Morning Talk](spoken/1977/770622r1.vrn)** >Prabhupāda and the words which the recent edition of the Press is wrong. Many changes were brought. They were trying to make better English, but sometimes, to make better English, I think they were making philosophical mistakes also. There is no so much need of making so much better English. Your English is sufficient. It is very clear, very simple. We have caught over 125 changes. They're changing so many things. We are wondering if this is necessary. I will show you today. I have kept the book. > "The whole world is full of questions and answers. The birds, beasts and men are all busy in the matter of perpetual questions and answers. In the morning the birds in the nest become busy with questions and answers, and in the evening also the same birds come back again, become busy with questions and answers. The human being, unless he is fast asleep at night, is busy with questions and answers. The businessmen in the market are busy with questions and answers, and so also the lawyers in the court and the students in the schools and colleges. The legislators in the parliament are also busy with questions and answers, and the politicians and the press representatives are all busy with questions and answers. Although they go on making such questions and answers for their whole lives, they are not at all satisfied. Satisfaction of the soul can only be obtained by questions and answers on the subject of Kṛṣṇa. --- ## Letters on June 22 *Letters from this day: 13* --- **[1951: Letter to R. Prakash](letters/1947-1965/510622_r._prakash)** > With reference to my personal interview with your honor, I beg to introduce myself as an humble disciple of His Divine Grace Sri Srimad Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Goswami Maharaja of Sridhama Mayapur... --- **[1968: Letter to Jagannatham Prabhu](letters/1968/680622_jagannatham_prabhu)** > As ordered by you, I have immediately asked my assistant, Sriman Rayarama das Brahmacari, in charge of Back To Godhead magazine, to send you all necessary literatures immediately. Their address is: Sriman Acyutananda das Brahmacari; c/o Radha Press; 993/3 Main Road; Gandhi Nagar; Delhi-31, INDIA. --- **[1968: Letter to Rayarama](letters/1968/680622_rayarama)** > Just now I have received one letter from one of my God-brothers, whose name is as follows: --- **[1970: Letter to Gurudasa](letters/1970/700622_gurudasa)** > The boy to be initiated (Thomas Hegerty) has not yet sent the beads, so I am expecting his beads as well as *diksa* (Some donation). --- **[1970: Letter to Hansadutta](letters/1970/700622_hansadutta)** > Regarding instruments, if the instruments are available in Hamburg it is good that you can purchase locally. If not, let me know what kind of instruments you want, and I shall advise you where to purchase in India. --- **[1970: Letter to Jadurani](letters/1970/700622_jadurani)** > Regarding the cover for "The Lord in the Heart," yes, Lord Visnu should be distinguished by Srivatsa on His chest. The Kaustava jewel should be painted to look just like a very precious jewel. --- **[1970: Letter to Krsna Dasa](letters/1970/700622_krsna_dasa)** > I am very pleased to receive it because I was very much anxious to hear from you. --- **[1970: Letter to Uddhava](letters/1970/700622_uddhava)** > I am so glad to receive your letter along with the blueprint of the Almanac for Caitanya Era 484. --- **[1970: Letter to Vamanadeva](letters/1970/700622_vamanadeva)** > I am very glad to know that you are both, husband and wife, working very hard and sincerely for the mission of spreading Krsna consciousness, and therefore Krsna has provided these nice facilities for His service. From the appearance of the house it is very strongly built of stone brick and in good condition. --- **[1972: Letter to Hansadutta](letters/1972/720622_hansadutta)** > So any way, I am very much pleased to accept the boys as my duly initiated disciples, and their letter is enclosed herewith. --- **[1973: Letter to Batu Gopala](letters/1973/730622_batu_gopala)** > Yes, it is pleasing and encouraging to me to hear how all your programs, book distributing, temple worship etc., are going on so nicely in our Cleveland Center. That you have distributed 10,000 pieces of literature in the last month is very impressive. It will take some time to convince the people of this highest philosophy and the only means to convince them is distribute our books profusely. --- **[1973: Letter to Kirtanananda](letters/1973/730622_kirtanananda)** > After the shooting affair what precaution have you taken? Bharadraja is here and he gave report that the devotees were very frightened. I further understand that the attack was for the second time. --- **[1973: Letter to Makhanlal](letters/1973/730622_makhanlal)** > I am encouraged to hear that you have recommended a total of ten devotees for first initiation from our St. Louis temple. Preaching means to increase our family members, so I can see that the preaching at ISKCON St. ---