## "Made with Our Own Wool" Vṛndāvana, October 6, 1977 - Room Conversation **Prabhupāda's instructions more important than physical presence...self-sufficient cloth production...our devotional service for Śrīla Prabhupāda is actually his gift to us** **Prabhupāda:** **Of course, if I die, there is nothing to be ruined. You are all participants. So organize this farm project, simple living.** Human life is meant for God realization. Try to help them. This is my... **Paramānanda:** **We're always feeling your presence very strongly, Śrīla Prabhupāda, simply by your teachings and your instructions.** We're always meditating on your instructions. **Prabhupāda:** Thank you. That is the real presence. Physical presence is not important. **Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:** Śrīla Prabhupāda? Mother Satyabhāmā [Paramānanda's wife], she wrote a short note to you. Should I read it to you? **Prabhupāda:** Um hm. **Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:** She says, "Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, please accept my most humble obeisances. All glories to Your Divine Grace. **This shawl is made of the wool from our own sheep, spun and woven here at Gītā-nagarī. It is the first piece we have made.** While I was working on it I would always think of you, of how I was supposedly making you a gift.** But actually you are giving me the gift of engagement in devotional service. **Śrīla Prabhupāda, I always pray to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva to protect you and allow you to stay with us to finish your books. But I think today the rain falling from the sky is actually the tears of the demigods, crying at the prospect of your departure. I am also crying. Even Kṛṣṇa cried at the passing of Grandfather Bhīṣma, so I have a right to cry. I cannot be so philosophical to say that you are always present in your books and teachings, though I know these things are true. I will miss you so much, Śrīla Prabhupāda, if you go. I beg that I may always remain your menial servant and devotee. Your humble disciple, Satyabhāmā dāsī." **Prabhupāda:** Thank to her. Made with our wool. **Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:** So you'll take rest now, Śrīla Prabhupāda? **Prabhupāda:** Um hm. This can be on the foot. Yes. Up. **Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:** Is it warm? **Prabhupāda:** Hm, very nice. **Very comfortable. Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa... Made with our wool.** "I Wanted to Introduce This", Vṛndāvana, October 8, 1977: Room Conversation at Kṛṣṇa Balarāma Temple