# July 28 ## Spoken on July 28 *Lectures from this day: 7 recordings* --- **[1968: Speech to Indian Audience](spoken/1968/680728sp.mon)** > Now we are identifying ourself that "I am part of this material world. I am part of this land" or "that land." "I am Indian because I am born in India." "I am American because I am born in America." Everyone is thinking like that. That means "I am part and parcel of this material world." But by this transcendental elevation to the platform of Brahman, when one becomes self-realized or understands himself as part and parcel of the Supreme Brahman, as it is stated in the *Bhagavad-gītā, mamaivāṁśo jīva-bhūtaḥ*, "All these living entities are My part and parcels," similarly, when the living entities in highest perfection understand that he is part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa, or the Supreme Brahman, his life is on the transcendental platform. > Guṇān* means these three qualities: passion, ignorance and goodness. *Sa guṇān samatītya. Samatītya* means completely transcending. He transcends completely. *Sa guṇān samatītyaitān brahma-bhūyāya kalpate : he becomes situated on the platform of Brahman, and that is the highest perfection of knowledge. --- **[1971: Śrī Brahma-saṁhitā Lecture](spoken/1971/710728bs.ny)** > So Śukadeva Gosvāmī is recommending that either you go through this austerity process, *brahmacarya, śama, dama, titikṣa, dhana, satya, śauca, yama, niyama*, so many items... Either you go through this process to come to the platform of your spiritual understanding, or *kecid,* those who are fortunate, *kecid kevalayā bhaktyā,* the same result is open. Sometimes other people, the so-called *yogīs*, *jñānīs, karmīs,* or followers of religious, ritualistic ceremonies, they think, "How it is possible that these Hare Kṛṣṇa people have become so quickly self-realized simply by chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa, without undergoing so many processes?" That is the gift of Lord Caitanya. > And in the *Bhagavad-gītā* also it is said, *manuṣyāṇāṁ sahasreṣu :* out of many thousands, hundreds of thousands men, *manuṣyāṇām...* Especially it is said *manuṣyāṇāṁ. Manuṣya* means human being. *Manuṣyāṇāṁ sahasreṣu.* God realization is not meant for the animals or persons who are almost animals, or animals in the shape of human beings. Animals. At the present moment, in the shape of human being, the population is animal, assembly of animals, because they do not know beyond the animal propensities. --- **[1971: Initiation Lecture](spoken/1971/710728in.ny)** > First of all, in order to take to Kṛṣṇa consciousness, one has to be engaged about Kṛṣṇa. Just like *Bhagavad-gītā:* Kṛṣṇa is preaching a philosophy to Arjuna. People try to understand. That is *kṛṣṇa-kathā.* That *kṛṣṇa-kathā* becomes effective when they're discussed within the circle of devotees. *Satāṁ prasaṅgān mama vīrya-saṁvido.* Actually it is full of potency. > Instead of milk, it has become poison. So we should be very careful not to discuss. It is meant for the *kaniṣṭha adhikārī,* those who are neophytes. They may be affected. But those who are strong enough, advanced, they are not affected. But that is different thing. Generally. So we should not discuss *kṛṣṇa-kathā* with a person who is a nondevotee. --- **[1973: Bhagavad-gītā 1.40](spoken/1973/730728bg.lon)** > The Vedic culture means to cleanse the heart and make him perfect. *Brahma-bhūtaḥ,* perfectly spiritualized. That is Vedic culture. *Vedaiś ca sarvair aham eva vedyaḥ*. To know the Supreme Lord, that is Vedic culture. Now everything is topsy-turvied. Therefore, by the grace of Caitanya Mahāprabhu, He has simply recommended, *harer nāma harer nāma harer nāma eva kevalam* [*Cc Ādi* 7.76]. Only chant. Then the result will be *ceto-darpana-mārjanam*. > So if this *dharma...* It is called *kanyā-dāya. Kanyā-dāya. Kanyā-dāya* means it is very obligatory that the father must get the daughter married. This is *dharma.* So if this *dharma,* or this religious principle, is violated, that is... Arjuna is marking: *adharma-abhi, abhi-bhava.* When people become neglectful of the family tradition and religious principles, *adharma abhibhavāt kṛṣṇa praduṣyanti kula-striyaḥ...*. Kula-striyaḥ. Kula-striyaḥ* means... *Kula* means family, and *striyaḥ* means woman. So woman must be belonging to a respectable family. Therefore it is said *kula-striyaḥ.* Not society girl. *Kula-striyaḥ:* of the family. We have got experience in our school, college days. I was sitting in a friend's house, and one sweeper woman, sweeper, with broomstick and with, what is called, covering? --- **[1975: Press Conference at Airport](spoken/1975/750728pc.dal)** > So therefore this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement should be taken very seriously. It is the finishing touch of American advancement of material comforts. Then people will be very happy. And America is already leader of the world. They will be first-class leader. The world will be benefited, and you will be benefited, and my endeavor will be also successful. Don't keep yourself in zero. Take the one. Then it will be very nice. Just like... You can understand very easily. This life, very important man, but if there is no spirit soul, it is zero. It has no value. However an important man may be, when the spirit soul is out of the body, it is a lump of matter; it has no value. Anything you take—this machine, that machine, any machine—if somebody, some spiritual being, some living being is not tackling it, what is the value? No value. Therefore, everywhere this spiritual consciousness must be there. Otherwise it is zero. > So I compared it just like there are many zeros: one zero, two zero, three zero, or hundreds and millions of zero. All these zeros together—the value is zero. But if there is one, then one and zero, it makes ten. The ten times of one value increases. Another zero, it is hundred. Another zero, it is thousand. Similarly, this material advancement of America, if it is added with God consciousness, then the value will increase. Otherwise, it will remain zero. You may advance materially as far as possible, but if you don't take God consciousness, or Kṛṣṇa consciousness, then the value of all this material advancement is equal to zero. Nobody will be satisfied. --- **[1976: Arrival Speech](spoken/1976/760728ar.par)** > So actually this material world is perverted reflection. Just like this body, without the spirit soul, it is useless; similarly, this material world, even, if there is no spiritual touch, it is useless. So the more you spiritualize the whole atmosphere, the more you become sufficient and happy. This Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is for that purpose. People cannot understand it. They think that "These people are not working, simply chanting and dancing and eating." But that is our business. [laughter] Without working, we can have everything sufficiently. So stick to this Kṛṣṇa consciousness. You are already advanced. That is my request. Don't deviate. You'll have never any want. That's a fact. It is not my invention; it is the statement of Kṛṣṇa. *Teṣāṁ nityābhiyuktānāṁ yoga-kṣemaṁ vahāmy aham*. > Nityabhiyukta,* those who are constantly engaged in Kṛṣṇa business, whatever they want, Kṛṣṇa is personally interested to supply it. So without any hesitation, stick to this Kṛṣṇa consciousness, everything will be amply supplied. Whatever you need, that will be supplied, and whatever you have got already, that will be given protection. *Yoga-kṣemaṁ vahāmy aham*. Not that we shall be indolent and lazy. No. We shall utilize our energy for giving service to Kṛṣṇa. That actually we are engaged. We are not lazy. Every one of us is engaged in some sort of service for Kṛṣṇa. So that is my request, that I am now getting old, and that you stick to this principle, and you'll remain always happy. I think this is for the fourth time I have come here. So I find you very happy. Continue, and whenever I shall come, I shall see you happy. --- ## Letters on July 28 *Letters from this day: 15* --- **[1958: Letter to Mr. Banerjee](letters/1947-1965/580728_mr._banerjee)** > I beg to inform you that one gentleman has allowed me to sit down in his office for propaganda work in Bombay city and I am seeking your help in this matter. Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's message of universal love and fellow feeling requires to be preached in an organized manner and we Bengalis the countrymen of Lord Caitanya have a responsibility for this transcendental task. --- **[1958: Letter to Ved Prakash](letters/1947-1965/580728_ved_prakash)** > With reference to my interview with you yesterday, I beg to inform you that the cause of our difference of opinion is based on the fact that you have got you own opinion in the matter of preaching... --- **[1969: Letter to Krsna Dasa](letters/1969/690728_krsna_dasa)** > My first thanks are due to Sriman Oliver who has drawn this Visnu picture, and I like it very much. --- **[1969: Letter to Mandali Bhadra](letters/1969/690728_mandali_bhadra)** > I am pleased to know that you are making progress in having our society incorporated in Germany. --- **[1969: Letter to Mukunda](letters/1969/690728_mukunda)** > Ted Berk, the American poet, is now living with you as brahmacari. Now as Krishna Consciousness is spreading, I think there must be some western Vaisnava poets, and Mr. --- **[1969: Letter to Vrndavanesvari](letters/1969/690728_vrndavanesvari)** > I was very much anxious to hear from you and Mandali Bhadra since you left Vancouver, and I am very glad to learn that things are going nicely. --- **[1971: Letter to Gurudasa](letters/1971/710728_gurudasa)** > So far the chief guest is concerned, I have written Tamala that if Indira Gandhi or some nice donor is not available, then forget this function. I was in Calcutta when there was an attempt to post one literature in which it was falsely declared that Indira Gandhi was to perform the corner stone ceremony, and I objected. --- **[1971: Letter to Jayapataka](letters/1971/710728_jayapataka)** > I am very glad to learn that you are again president of our Calcutta center. In the beginning also I did not want the change. Anyway, let there be no change anymore. --- **[1971: Letter to Madhudvisa](letters/1971/710728_madhudvisa)** > I am so glad to hear that the gloomy situation mentioned with Tamala has now dissipated. --- **[1971: Letter to Tamala Krsna](letters/1971/710728_tamala_krsna)** > Regarding our cornerstone ceremony, if Indira Gandhi is not available at any time, then forget this ceremony. But if she is so kind to you as you said in your letter then she can come at her convenience. Otherwise we don't require to have such elaborate ceremony. --- **[1971: Letter to Visnujana](letters/1971/710728_visnujana)** > So far the three boys you recommended for initiation, anyone you recommend, gladly I will initiate them. --- **[1973: Letter to Govinda](letters/1973/730728_govinda)** > Regarding Gaura Nitai deities either wood stone or metal, it is all right. There should be no complaint, under all circumstances we must chant regularly 16 rounds and attend the morning and evening classes, for Krishna we can work like anything, but one lick done for maya it is useless, overendeavoring. --- **[1973: Letter to Madhudvisa](letters/1973/730728_madhudvisa)** > I was just thinking of you, why you had not sent your report. I thought you had become angry because I did not go to your place but came instead to London. But at that time I was so sick - attacked by dysentery. --- **[1973: Letter to Naiskarmi](letters/1973/730728_naiskarmi)** > You are exactly correct when you write that Krishna has benedicted you with a first class husband. --- **[1973: Letter to Sir Alistair Hardy](letters/1973/730728_sir_alistair_hardy)** > I beg to thank you for your coming here yesterday evening, we had very nice talks on religious experience, and I have studied your replies to my questions very carefully. ---