Letters from Srila Prabhupada Vol.1 1947-1969 (in pdf) - Krishna Path

674 Letters fro m Srfla Prabhupiida
should not eat more than what is needed .
One should not endeavor beyond his capacity.
One should not talk unnecessarily.
One should not stick with some extra regulative
principles, nor should one assicate
with persons who are not in Krishna Consciousness.
One should not be too much
greedy. What one should do is chant the
Holy Name of the Lord with faith, enthusiasm,
and firm conviction on the statement
of Lord Chaitanya that simply by
chanting the Maha Mantra one can be
gradually elevated to the highest platform
of spiritual perfection. Also what is important
is to follow the four regulative
principles of avoiding all illicit sexual
connections, meat-eating, intoxication
and gambling. I am sure that Rupanuga
will ably guide you in these matters.
Try to help in our Krishna Consciousness
activities, and whenever you feel the
necessity of my help you are welcome to
address me in letter. Read Bhagavad Gita
As It Is very carefully, and we are going to
hold an examination next year in January
upon this book. I hope that you will be
enough expert in this Krishna Consciousness
science to pass the examination and
be awarded with the title of "Bhaktishastri",
one who knows the principles of devotional
service. So think over these
matters discussed herein very carefully,
and Krishna will help you in all respects . I
hope this meets you in good health. Your
ever well-wisher,
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
69- 1-17 Los Angeles
15th January, 1969
My Dear Krishna Das,
Please accept my blessings. I am in
due receipt of your letter dated January
8, 1969, and I have noted the contents
carefully.
The statue which you have received is
not Vishnu Murti. Vishnu Murti is never
to be found in fighting spirit with anyone .
When the Lord incarnates within this material
world, He does not come in Vishnu
Murti . Lord Nrisingadeva although
Vishnu Himself, fighting with the demon
Hiranyakasipu, although He is Krishna,
He is diffe rent from Vishnu Murti. So I
think that the Murti which you have got is
not Vishnu Murti, but it appears to be a
Murti of Lord Shiva. Anyway, this Murti
is not worshippable by us. In our temple
we shall always worship Radha Krishna
Murti or Lord Jagannath. If possible, you
can sell this Murti to some antique store
and get some profit.
Regarding the press, it is a very good
engagement provided you can work properly
on it. But if you purchase such press
and there is nobody to work it, it will lie
down idle, and that is not good. So if you
are serious about working on a press, I advise
you to do it immediately. Otherwise
you should not waste your time.
Regarding Jayagovinda, settle up with
him by correspondence. I think that if you
send him passage money he will bring in
exchange some goods from India. That is
not a bad proposal because an exchange is
not robbery.
Regarding Shivananda, I am glad that
he is doing nicely and improving in
health. I am sending him herewith one
note. I am glad that you have already
ordered Bhagavad Gita copies from
Brahmananda. Please try to introduce our
books and literature as far as possible.
Please write to me at least once in a week
to inform me about your activities. I hope
you will keep in touch with the news from
London. They are very encouraging and
hopeful .
I hope this finds you in good health.
Your ever well-wisher,
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami