# September 28 ## Spoken on September 28 *Lectures from this day: 5 recordings* --- **[1972: Morning Walk](spoken/1972/720928mw.la)** > Therefore Kṛṣṇa says, *sarva-dharmān parityajya mām ekam* : "First of all submit, rascal, then I shall tell you the truth, you will be able to understand the truth." There is no possibility of understanding the whole thing by challenge. That is [indistinct]. They are always challenging [indistinct]. > So they will not take the intelligence given by Kṛṣṇa. They will manufacture their own intelligence. This is their folly. Therefore, they are rascals. Our process is all the big *ācāryas,* they are taking knowledge from Kṛṣṇa, Vyāsadeva, Kṛṣṇa's representative or *guru.* That is our process. And they are manufacturing their own laws. --- **[1972: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.3.23](spoken/1972/720928sb.la)** > So they do not know. They do not know what is actual happiness. Therefore the struggle is going on. They do not know. *Na te viduḥ svārtha-gatiṁ hi viṣṇum*. These rascals, they do not know that real happiness is Viṣṇu, God, Lord Viṣṇu. When we approach Viṣṇu... Just like we are. Our happiness is here: Kṛṣṇa. For Kṛṣṇa, we are working day and night. The *karmīs* are also working day and night, but they are not happy. We are happy. That they do not know. > Just like sandalwood. Sandalwood is known as "Malayan sandalwood." Malaya. There is a country, you know, East Asia, Malaysia. Now it called Malaysia. So formerly they were growing sandalwood in large quantity. Now they are growing rubber, no more sandalwood. They are not interested with the sandalwood. They are now interested in rubber wood. Because you have got motorcars, you require motor tires. So formerly these Malaysian sandalwood was very famous. So sandalwood can grow anywhere, but because in Malaysia sandalwood was very largely growing, therefore sandalwood was generally known as *malayaja-candana. Malayaja,* in Sanskrit. "The sandalwood of Malaysia." --- **[1973: Bhagavad-gītā 13.5](spoken/1973/730928bg.bom)** > So therefore *Brahma-sūtra* is called *nyāya-prasthāna. Nyāya-prasthāna, śruti-prasthāna, smṛti-prasthāna.* We have to accept this *prasthāna,* the process of progress, to understand the Absolute Truth. So *Brahma-sūtra* is called *nyāya-prasthāna.* By logic, sufficient logic, *Brahma-sūtra.* Kṛṣṇa says therefore, *brahma-sūtra-padaiś caiva hetumadbhir viniścitaiḥ*. Hetumat,* with reason, you must understand. > So this is a great science, and Vedic literature profusely has described this science, how to get out of these clutches of external energy. That Kṛṣṇa says in the next verse: *ṛṣibhir bahudhā gītam. Ṛṣibhiḥ,* not ordinary persons; *rsi,* great... Just like Vyāsadeva. *Mahārṣi, devarṣi, rājarṣi, ṛṣi.* Formerly the *brāhmaṇas,* they were *ṛṣis,* and the *kṣatriyas* also, they were also just like *ṛṣis.* Therefore they are called *rājarṣi.* The spiritual science is not understandable by ordinary men. Just like Kṛṣṇa says in the Fourth Chapter, *imaṁ rājarṣayo viduḥ:* "This science was understood by the great *rājarṣi.*" Just like Mahārāja Yudhisthira, *rājarṣi;* Lord Rāmacandra, *rājarṣi;* Mahārāja Parīkṣit, *rājarṣi;* Mahārāja Ikṣvāku, *rājarṣi.* There are many. They were *rājarṣis.* The monarchy was not a cheap thing. The king was as good as a *ṛṣi.* Therefore they are called *rājarṣi.* The king used to rule over the citizens on the permission of the great, great sages. Just like Nārada, the *devarṣi*. He used to visit Mahārāja Yudhisthira. Similarly, other kings. --- **[1974: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.8.18](spoken/1974/740928sb.may)** > Therefore Kṛṣṇa gives His instruction. He's the supreme ruler. He gives this order: *annād bhavanti bhūtāni*, "You require food grains." This is practical. Who will disagree with Kṛṣṇa, that "We don't require food grains; we require bolts and nuts in the factory"? Who will say? This is practical. So they do not... Just like we see here that, that they do not grow food grains. They are growing jute, because they will get some money, more money. But the rascal does not know that "I will get more money, and it will be taken away next by the food grain seller." So similarly, we are interested in industry, in plan-making, this, that, so many things. But Kṛṣṇa does not say that "You open slaughterhouse and industries and brothels and cinema." No. Kṛṣṇa does not say. Kṛṣṇa says, "Grow more food, rascal! You'll eat and become strong." And nobody is obeying Kṛṣṇa. Is it not? Practically try to understand *Bhagavad-gītā* and *Śrīmad-Bhāgavata.* Not by sentiment. And preach this philosophy all over the world. > So the idea is that Kṛṣṇa is the original person. That is admitted by Arjuna also, *paraṁ brahma paraṁ dhāma pavitraṁ paramaṁ bhavān puruṣaṁ śāśvataṁ ādyam*. They know, knew it. Not only Kuntī knows. But Kṛṣṇa was, when present, how many people knew Him? Only the Pāṇḍavas knew Him perfectly, the Pāṇḍava family. And some of the other, Kuru family. Bhīṣma knew Him. Even Dhṛtarāṣṭra also knew Him. And many other saintly persons, Vyāsadeva, Devala, Nārada Muni. Nārada Muni, of course, does not belong to this planet. So to know Kṛṣṇa is not very easy job. *Manuṣyāṇāṁ sahasreṣu kaścid yatati siddhaye .* Still, if Kṛṣṇa is pleased, then He can make Himself known to a devotee. *Athāpi te deva padāmbuja-dvaya-prasāda-leśānugṛhīta eva hi, jānāti tattvam*. Anyone who is in receipt of little favor of Kṛṣṇa, he can understand Kṛṣṇa. --- **[1976: Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 1.7.34–35](spoken/1976/760928sb.vrn)** > So we should not become *brahma-bandhu.* We should become actually *brāhmaṇa.* And *brahma jānāti iti brāhmaṇaḥ.* One who knows Brahman, he is *brāhmaṇa.* And one who knows Para-brahman, he is Vaiṣṇava. Brahman and Para-brahman. So Kṛṣṇa is Para-brahman. In the *Bhagavad-gītā* it is said, *paraṁ brahma paraṁ dhāma pavitraṁ paramaṁ bhavān puruṣaṁ śāśvataṁ ādyam*. So to realize Brahman realization... That is also spiritual. That is not material. *Ahaṁ brahmāsmi.* That is spiritual. But that is the first appreciation of the Absolute Truth. That is not complete appreciation or complete knowledge. Complete knowledge is when one understands the Para-brahman. That is complete understanding. Not simply Brahman: Brahman, Paramātmā and Bhagavān. *Brahmeti paramātmeti bhagavān iti śabdyate.* The Absolute Truth, *vadanti tat tattva-vidas tattvam*. Tattvam* means Absolute Truth. What is that Absolute? *Advaya-jñānam.* One. Brahman, Paramātmā and Bhagavān. They are not different. *Advayam,* the same Absolute. But it is due to my position, angle of vision, He's realized in three different features—Brahman, Paramātmā and Bhagavān. That one *tattva-vastu,* Absolute Truth. > So in this way we have to understand. *Tad-vijñānārthaṁ sa gurum evābhigacchet [Muṇḍaka Upaniṣad* 1.2.12], through *paramparā* system. Just as Arjuna is in the *paramparā* system, Arjuna was being taught directly by Kṛṣṇa, so you should learn from Kṛṣṇa, er, from Arjuna. That is *paramparā* system. *Evaṁ paramparā-prāptam imaṁ rājarṣayo viduḥ*. Then you will understand. If you take the words of Arjuna, how he appreciated *Bhagavad-gītā* and how he appreciated Kṛṣṇa, then your knowledge is perfect. If you manufacture meaning and manufacture idea by your concocted poor fund of knowledge, *acintyah khalu ye bhāvā na tās tarkeṇa yojayet* [*Mahābhārata, Bhīṣma parva* 5.22], which is beyond your sense perception... --- ## Letters on September 28 *Letters from this day: 16* --- **[1968: Letter to Devananda](letters/1968/680928_devananda)** > Please always remain submissive in spirit to Krishna and Spiritual Master, and by their Grace you will get all strength to speak and satisfy your audience. --- **[1968: Letter to Satsvarupa](letters/1968/680928_satsvarupa)** > This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated September 24, 1968, and I am so pleased that Devananda is doing marvelous work in propagating our Krishna Consciousness movement by lecturing in... --- **[1969: Letter to Brahmananda](letters/1969/690928_brahmananda)** > Regarding MacMillan's letter, I have forwarded the same to Gargamuni and Tamala for consultation before final decision. If the matter is urgent, you can consult with them and whatever you all decide, that is my decision. --- **[1969: Letter to Hansadutta](letters/1969/690928_hansadutta)** > I have ordered for 4 pairs of Deities, and as soon as they arrive I shall give you one pair. --- **[1969: Letter to Pradyumna](letters/1969/690928_pradyumna)** > So far as your family life is concerned, the description given by you is nice. You should always remember that sex life should be avoided as far as possible, and simply it can be utilized for begetting Krishna conscious children. --- **[1970: Letter to Damodara](letters/1970/700928_damodara)** > Your are now six strong devotees, so work together very diligently for the spreading of Krsna Consciousness Movement. Your report of present improvements in the temple and Sankirtana Party and preaching trips to the university campuses is very nice. --- **[1971: Letter to Cidananda](letters/1971/710928_cidananda)** > So you should take it that your hospitalization is an opportunity of chanting Hare Krishna mantra 24 hours. After all we are not this body so bodily disorders cannot hamper our advancement in Krishna Consciousness. --- **[1971: Letter to Giriraja](letters/1971/710928_giriraja)** > On the whole I am soon returning to Calcutta because you are going to hold a function from the 21st October. Probably I shall leave this place by the end of the second week of October and stay for a few days in Bombay and then I shall go to Calcutta in due time when your function will be held. --- **[1971: Letter to Rajamohan Gauramohan Kumkum](letters/1971/710928_rajamohan_gauramohan_kumkum)** > Upon the recommendation of Mohanananda Prabhu I have gladly consented to accept you three as my duly initiated disciples. --- **[1975: Letter to Mr. M.K. Kaul](letters/1975/750928_mr._m.k._kaul)** > It is the great mercy of Krishna that you are feeling like this that you want to serve me. The whole world is suffering for want of Krishna consciousness. --- **[1975: Letter to Pradyumna](letters/1975/750928_pradyumna)** > It is nice that you have started the Sri Rupanuga Vidyapitha Library and that you are teaching the boys at the Gurukula Sanskrit. --- **[1975: Letter to Prem J. Batra](letters/1975/750928_prem_j._batra)** > Regarding your question about the difference between the mind and the soul, in the Bhagavad-gita it is directly said that the mind is inferior energy in a subtle form, and soul, jiva, is superior energy. When the soul becomes captivated for enjoying the material world instead of rendering service to Krishna, that is the beginning of his falldown. --- **[1976: Letter to Gopiparanadhana](letters/1976/760928_gopiparanadhana)** > Do not try to change anything. With reference to your letter to Harikesa dated 21st inst., regarding the purport, 2nd paragraph to Bhagavatam 2.2.38, it is clear. --- **[1976: Letter to Harikesa](letters/1976/760928_harikesa)** > I am very much perturbed to hear you are suffering from maleria in Delhi. --- **[1976: Letter to Jayapataka](letters/1976/760928_jayapataka)** > Regarding our proposal for West Bengal: West Bengal people may come and join us without any distinction of caste and creed. The occupation will be according to one's capacity. They will be employed in cottage industry backed by spiritual advancement of life, to understand the mission of human life or relationship with God and act accordingly. --- **[1976: Letter to Sastriji](letters/1976/760928_sastriji)** > I am in due receipt of your kind letter dated 26 inst. Yes, we require qualified men like you for spreading the Krishna Consciousness Movement all over the world. ---