# June 24 ## Spoken on June 24 *Lectures from this day: 8 recordings* --- **[1972: Room Conversation](spoken/1972/720624r1.la)** > Sukham ātyantikaṁ yat tad atīndriyam grāhyam*, in the *Bhagavad-gītā* it is said, the real happiness is uncovered by this material encagement. Now our happiness is covered. Take for example, you cannot enjoy sex happiness covered, but when it is not covered, that is happiness. Similarly, our present happiness is covered because we are covered by this material encagement. When we are uncovered of this material encagement, then real happiness is there. *Sukham ātyantikaṁ yat tad atīndriyam grāhyam.* That *atīndriyam* means super-consciousness, and super-consciousness means Kṛṣṇa consciousness. And that is very simple. > Therefore, 50,000 men are being killed in auto motor accident in your country because you have got the largest number of cars. You must die, 50,000 a year. That is another nature's law. You are creating so many roads, flyways, one after another, one after another, one after another, still 50,000 men are being killed, is it not? So the more you want to be artificially happy, the more you create problem. This is law of nature. But we don't discourage the material advancement, we don't discourage. But we simply request that whatever you do, you be God conscious. Then you will be happy. This is our [indistinct]. You do, you build nice house. --- **[1972: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 2.4.1 SB 2.3.1–25 Recitation](spoken/1972/720624sb.la)** > If you want to know positively what is God, then we should take lesson from a self-realized soul who has understood, who has seen. *Jñānina tattva-darśinaḥ*.* Just like here it is *tattva-niścayam ātmanaḥ.* So *tattvam,* the truth, so one must have seen the truth, realized the truth. *Tad-vijñānārthaṁ sa gurum evābhigacchet* [Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad 1.2.12]. That is *guru,* means one who has seen the truth. How he has seen the truth? Through the *paramparā* system. > Fortunately, Mahārāja Parīkṣit had already been attracted to the Lord from the very beginning of his body, in the womb of his mother. In the womb of his mother he was struck by the *brahmāstra* atomic bomb released by Aśvatthāmā, but by the grace of the Lord he was saved from being burnt by the fiery weapon, and since then the king continually concentrated his mind upon Lord Kṛṣṇa, which made him perfectly chaste in devotional service. So by natural sequence he was a chaste devotee of the Lord, and when he further heard..." --- **[1975: Garden Conversation with Chairman of the Religion Department of U.S.C., Dr. Stillson Judah and others](spoken/1975/750624gc.la)** > So anyone who is speaking about God with authority—take for example Jesus Christ; he is speaking in the Western world—you accept him. We Indians, we accept Caitanya or Rāmānujācārya, Madhvācārya. That is the way. That is the way, because these *ācāryas,* these authorities, they are speaking about God. None of them speaking that "You become happy here." No, none of them. Either Christ or Caitanya or Muhammad, nobody has said. So according to the time, circumstances, position, either you follow any one of them as it suits you or, if you can make a comparative study, you follow the best one. So therefore, our conclusion is Kṛṣṇa is the best. He is God. Christ is son of God. So we don't differ "son of God" and "God." That is all right. But when the father is speaking personally, he is speaking what the son has spoken plus something, because he is more experienced. So take the father and follow him. That's all. Muhammad says he is servant of God. Christ says he is son of God. And Kṛṣṇa says, "I am God." So where is the difference? The son will say the same thing, the servant will say the same thing, and the father also will say the same thing. > So you are all learned scholars. You join this movement and help us. To keep people in darkness, that is not advancement of education. And education does not mean how to find out a fish expertly. That is being done by the birds. Education means to solve the problem of life. And what is the real problem? Birth, death, old age and disease. That is real problem. So where is the remedy for this birth, death, old age and disease? That is the instruction in the *Bhagavad-gītā: janma-mṛtyu-jarā-vyādhi-duḥkha-doṣānudarśanam*. --- **[1975: Morning Walk](spoken/1975/750624mw.la)** > There must be something to repose my love. So they have no family, no Kṛṣṇa. So naturally keep dog. [break] ...must be there, to love. That is my tendency. But if I have nothing, then I will have to catch the dog. What can be done? [break] ...furnish this television. Dog and television and whiskey and cigarette. That's all. [laughter] Is it not? [break] ...in India these things are entering: dog, television. And cigarette, wine has already entered. --- **[1976: Room Conversation](spoken/1976/760624r1.nv)** > That is our point. Our real business is how to become Kṛṣṇa conscious. So simply for improving the condition of life, the necessities of life, if I forget my real business, is that intelligent? --- **[1977: Conversation: "How to Secure Brahmacārīs"](spoken/1977/770624r1.vrn)** > This is ideal. The means is already there. And Kṛṣṇa says, *janma karma ca divyaṁ me yo jānāti tattvataḥ, tyaktvā dehaṁ punar janma naiti*. You can stop your birth and death, your son's birth and death. How? One who knows Kṛṣṇa, *janma karma ca divyaṁ me yo jānāti tattvataḥ.* It is open to everyone. Simply one has to know. And where is the difficulty? Kṛṣṇa is explaining Himself. So know yourself, let your sons know, and you become free. Everything is there. So that ideal we want to give to the world. > So throughout the whole world we cannot find out five hundred students? And what kind of manager? Hmm? This is ideal civilization, that people are suffering *mṛtyu-saṁsāra-vartmani*. The human life is meant for understanding Kṛṣṇa and stop this repetition of birth and death. That is ideal. Kṛṣṇa says plainly that "If you do not take advantage of My instruction, then *mām aprāpya:* you'll not get Me." "So what is the loss, I don't get You?" Now, *nivartante mṛtyu-saṁsāra-vartmani:* "Then you'll be again entangled in this birth and death." "What is the wrong there?" "Now, today, you are prime minister. Tomorrow you may be a dog. Do you like that?" But they have become so rascal that "Where is the wrong if I become a dog, that?" Here is your civilization. They say that "What is the wrong if I become a dog?" They don't mind even if they become a dog next life. Is it not? This is Western civilization. They say plainly, "What is wrong? I'll forget." Such degradation has taken place in the human society. We are trying a little bit to raise them. That is our humble attempt. Otherwise... *Mandāḥ sumanda-matayo manda-bhāgyāḥ*. --- ## Letters on June 24 *Letters from this day: 27* --- **[1968: Letter to Aniruddha](letters/1968/680624_aniruddha)** > Just now I understand from Mahapurusa das that you phoned here to inquire whether the temple can be closed for your going to San Francisco on the Rathayatra Festival. --- **[1969: Letter to Kirtanananda](letters/1969/690624_kirtanananda)** > Yesterday afternoon, we safely reached Los Angeles, and Tamala Krishna has rented a very, very nice entire house for me, with compound and garage, at $350 per month. --- **[1969: Letter to Labangalatika](letters/1969/690624_labangalatika)** > I am just looking over the letter that you had given to me in New Vrindaban, so I shall reply to it herewith. --- **[1969: Letter to Mrs. Davis](letters/1969/690624_mrs._davis)** > Please accept my greetings. I thank you very much for your letter of June 11, 1969, and I have carefully gone over the contents. Just yesterday I left New Vrindaban, and your son, Madhu Mangala, is still there, He appears now to be quite peaceful and happy, so I think we should let him continue like that, and if he keeps up in this way, there is no need of any demonic treatment as you have described in your letter. He is doing very nicely now, and as he continues to follow our regulative principles, he will surely improve more and more. Similarly your son, Patita Uddharana is also doing well. Perhaps you have seen that he has very beautifully bound for me copies of my book, *Srimad-Bhagavatam.* I can understand that both of your sons are very good boys, and you will see them developing more and more as they progress in Krishna Consciousness. --- **[1969: Letter to Upendra](letters/1969/690624_upendra)** > I beg to thank you very much for your check, and I appreciate that you are the only center who is regularly sending for my maintenance fund. Another request is that now I shall try to publish all of my books. --- **[1970: Letter to Nirmal Babu](letters/1970/700624_nirmal_babu)** > Krsna Consciousness Movement is India's original culture. Why the Government should not help in spreading this culture while they are eager to receive it? I hope you will kindly think over this matter and help me. --- **[1970: Letter to Upendra](letters/1970/700624_upendra)** > We must stick to our Krsna consciousness business at all circumstances. This determination will make us successful. Although according to Vedic system there is restriction that boys and girls should not freely mix, the brahmacaris are strictly prohibited to talk with young women, but in the Western countries this rule is not valid. --- **[1970: Letter to Vrndavana Candra](letters/1970/700624_vrndavana_candra)** > You are doing very nicely. Krsna is giving you intelligence. So remain dependent on Krsna and work sincerely and everything will come out very easily. --- **[1970: Letter to Yamuna](letters/1970/700624_yamuna)** > So it is very good news that the atmosphere of London ISKCON is swelling in preparation of Rathayatra festival. --- **[1971: Letter to Professor Kotovsky](letters/1971/710624_professor_kotovsky)** > The Russian people as a growing nation and having a good feeling upon India's culture may take advantage of this treasure house of transcendental literatures, not only for the benefit of the Russian people but for the whole world. Whatever is done by a great nation or a great man is followed by ordinary persons, so it is my mission to distribute the treasure house of India's transcendental knowledge to the whole world, and your cooperation in this connection will be a great asset. You wanted to see the manuscripts of my lectures, therefore I am sending herewith an *Introduction,* the lectures and if you so desire I shall be glad to send essays on these subjects: --- **[1972: Letter to Gurudasa Yamuna](letters/1972/720624_gurudasa_yamuna)** > Sometimes before, Ksirodakasayi has made promises many, but then he goes away. So Gargamuni is a little aspiring to be the president of Vrndavana, and he was sorry when he was refused the post because I wanted to give Ksirodakasayi chance. --- **[1974: Letter to Central Bank Of India](letters/1974/740624_central_bank_of_india)** > Please be informed that it has hereby been resolved by myself, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami, the Settlor, and the Trustees of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, that the following persons shall henceforth be empowered to act as signatories and executors of the above mentioned account at your bank:. --- **[1975: Letter to Pranava](letters/1975/750624_pranava)** > Please see to this matter as I have requested you in my previous letter, the copy of which is enclosed. --- **[1975: Letter to Sanat Kumara Daniel Yudhisthira](letters/1975/750624_sanat_kumara_daniel_yudhisthira)** > You have been recommended for initiation by Brahmananda Swami and Cyavana Swami, and I am pleased to accept you as my initiated disciples. --- **[1976: Letter to Aksayananda](letters/1976/760624_aksayananda)** > I am very pleased to hear that Haihaya is doing nicely as manager. He is a good boy. Now train him to be first class manager. --- **[1976: Letter to Cyavana](letters/1976/760624_cyavana)** > I am glad to see that you are trying to remain engaged in Krishna's service. Concerning your engagement, why not come to New York immediately. I shall be there on July 9, and at that time I shall do the needful so that everything will be alright. --- **[1976: Letter to George Harrison](letters/1976/760624_george_harrison)** > I would be very much pleased if you can meet me the next time that I am in London. --- **[1976: Letter to Gopala Krsna](letters/1976/760624_gopala_krsna)** > Kochar, she should be brought in to court, immediately. The Hare Krishna Cult is bona fide, why she should say otherwise. --- **[1976: Letter to Harikesa](letters/1976/760624_harikesa)** > Concerning Arabic translations, someone has already done one. He came to me in Bombay. Also, there is no need to give commentary on the Koran. --- **[1976: Letter to Jayatirtha](letters/1976/760624_jayatirtha)** > Concerning the idea of having a restaurant with the temple, if the temple and restaurant are mixed then it is not a good idea. However, if the restaurant is completely separate entrance and the activities of the restaurant do not mix with the temple at all, then it is possible, otherwise not. --- **[1976: Letter to Ramesvaraa](letters/1976/760624_ramesvaraa)** > Concerning the $12,000 given to me by Jagat Guru Maharaja, that has nothing to do with Nairobi debts. It was an individual contribution to the book fund. Contributions and debt clearing are two different things. --- **[1976: Letter to Ramesvarab](letters/1976/760624_ramesvarab)** > We have nothing to do with any publication by these people. Already they have sent several of my books to Srivatsa Goswami and Srivatsa Goswami mentions that he received 2 volumes of Caitanya Caritamrta from Los Angeles BBT Warehouse. --- **[1976: Letter to Sri Modi](letters/1976/760624_sri_modi)** > You can contact my secretary, Sriman Jayatirtha das Adhikari at the Bhaktivedanta Manor for details. --- **[1976: Letter to Srivatsa Goswami](letters/1976/760624_srivatsa_goswami)** > Bombay 400-054, India Our Los Angeles office has been notified to return all your volumes to you. I hope that you have not been too much inconvenienced. --- **[1976: Letter to Vasudeva](letters/1976/760624_vasudeva)** > I am requesting the BBT in Los Angeles to forward you the books which you require. There is no need to deal through Australia. You can place your order directly to Ramesvara Maharaja and I am also notifying him to fill your order immediately so that your preaching work goes on there. --- **[1976: Letter to Vegavan](letters/1976/760624_vegavan)** > Now you can try to introduce all my books into the Swedish Universities just as we are doing everywhere else. Approach them with all 54 volumes in English and also in all other languages. --- **[1976: Letter to Yasodanandana](letters/1976/760624_yasodanandana)** > The people of Bangalore have again shown nice response to our coming, so keep the relationship very friendly, and deal carefully. I am very pleased to read the letter of commendation from the other sannyasis in South India. Now you can make copies of all these letters and send them to both the Jagannatha Temple in Puri, and the Ranganatha Temple in Vrindaban and get their official reply. ---