Prabhupada Books

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Inspirational Quotes on
Book Distribution
from
His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta
Swami Prabhupäda
Founder-Äcärya of the International Society
for Krishna Consciousness
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BHAKTIVEDANTA
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“So kindly help me. This is my request.
Print as many books in as many languages
and distribute throughout the whole
world. Then Kåñëa consciousness movement
will automatically increase.”
A R R I V A L A D D R E S S , L O S A N G E L E S , J U N E 2 0 , 1 9 7 5
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Divine
Grace
A.
C.
Bhaktivedanta
Swami
Prabhupäda

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Inspirational Quotes on
Book Distribution
from
His Divine Grace
A.C. Bhaktivedanta
Swami Prabhupäda
Founder-Äcärya of the International Society
for Krishna Consciousness
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3. introduction
This book is dedicated to those
followers of His Divine Grace
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami
Prabhupƒda who made the
distribution of His books their
goal and life. Meditating about
rŒla Prabhupƒda's ecstasy when
receiving His newly printed book
and His joy when hearing the
latest book distribution results,
these devotees are daily facing
mƒyƒ's illusions while trying to
deliver rŒla Prabhupƒda's
antidote to slumbering,
conditioned souls. As rŒla
Prabhupƒda forever lives in His
books, they also become eternal
associates of rŒla Prabhupƒda
while following in His footsteps.
The glories of the distribution of
rŒla Prabhupƒda's books are
endless. The benefit for their
receivers is uncountable. The
lives of those dedicated book
distributors are glorious and
their place in rŒla Prabhupƒda's
transcendental heart is already
reserved. As rŒla Prabhupƒda
enclosed all his personal ecstasies
and the transcendental revelations
of His predecessors in His books,
His book distributors are breaking
the storehouse of His ecstasies
open, flooding the world with this
most precious gifts.
Everything can be found in rŒla
Prabhupƒda's books for those who
want to see. Serving at the essence
of rŒla Prabhupƒda's movement,
these book distributors are the
I N T R O D U C T I O N

4. greatest benefactors of the
humanity. As rŒla Prabhupƒda's
movement is centered around
publishing and spreading His
literature, these book distributors
live at the very center and
foundation of the house rŒla
Prabhupƒda built, Ðin which
everybody can live". The
Ðsa†kŒrtan-stras" as quoted in
this book for the inspiration of
these distributors are the essence
of rŒla Prabhupƒda's instructions
just as rŒla Prabhupƒda's books
are the essence of Vedic wisdom.
As the material manifestation is in
constant flux, rŒla Prabhupƒda's
books are the only permanent
shelter in this material world,
bringing sanity and serenity into
these Kali-yuga days full of
hypocrisy and quarrel.
When a spark of enthusiasm for
distributing rŒla Prabhupƒda's
books can be generated in the
hearts of only a few dedicated
souls, the publishers of this book
would consider their endeavor a
success while falling at the lotus
feet of rŒla Prabhupƒda.
As rŒla Prabhupƒda said:
"Distribute books, distribute books, distribute books."
Your servant,
Manidhara Prabhu
We would like to thank
the Bhaktivedanta Archives
for preserving the words
of rŒla Prabhupƒda.
Without their endeavor
it would have been impossible
to compile this book.

5. The sufferings of humanity
are due to forgetfulness of
Kåñëa as the supreme enjoyer,
the supreme proprietor, and the
supreme friend. Therefore, to act
to revive this consciousness
within the entire human society
is the highest welfare work.
B H A G A V A D - G É T Ä A S I T I S 5 . 2 5 , P U R P O R T

6. 
If there is any credit to my activities of translating, it
is all due to His Divine Grace. Certainly if His Divine
Grace were personally present at this time, it would
have been a great occasion for jubiliation, but even
though he is not physically present, I am confident
that he is very pleased by this work of translation.
He was very fond of seeing many books published to
spread the Kåñëa consciousness movement. Therefore
our society, the International Society for Kåñëa
Consciousness, has formed to execute the order of Çré
Caitanya Mahäprabhu and His Divine Grace Çréla
Bhaktisiddhänta Sarasvaté Öhakura. […]
C O N C L U D I N G W O R D S T O C A I T A N Y A - C A R I T Ä M Å T A

7. Çré Närada Muni plays on his instrument to glorify the
transcendental activities of the Lord and to give relief
to all miserable living entities of the universe. No one
is happy here within the universe, and what is felt as
happiness is mäyä’s illusion. The illusory energy of the
Lord is so strong that even the hog who lives on filthy
stool feels happy. No one can be truly happy within the
material world. Çréla Närada Muni, in order to enlighten
the miserable inhabitants, wanders everywhere. His
mission is to get them back home, back to Godhead. That
is the mission of all genuine devotees of the Lord following
the footsteps of that great sage.
Ç R É M A D - B H Ä G A V A T A M 1 . 6 . 3 8 , P U R P O R T
following the footsteps

8. God consciousness
reviving
Everything within this material world will be
destroyed, and therefore one should use everything
for good purposes. If one is advanced in knowledge,
he must always be prepared to sacrifice anything for a
better cause. At the present moment the entire world
is in a dangerous position under the spell of a godless
civilization. The Kåñëa consciousness movement needs
many exalted, learned persons who will sacrifice their
lives to revive God consciousness throughout the world.
We therefore invite all men and women advanced in
knowledge to join the Kåñëa consciousness movement
and sacrifice their lives for the great cause of reviving
the God consciousness of human society.
Ç R É M A D - B H Ä G A V A T A M 6 . 1 0 . 6 , P U R P O R T

9. Now I am trying for printing
arrangement and this book also
can be nicely printed provided
you take charge of distribution. I
am very much anxious for sale of
my books. It has to be organized;
please think over this matter. If
the books are not properly sold
how I can print so many books.
L E T T E R T O K É R T A N A N D A , 2 7 A P R I L 1 9 6 7

10. 


“Although I am practically on
the path of death, still I cannot
forget about my publications.
I wish that if I live or die
you should take very serious
care for my publications.”
L E T T E R T O H A Y A G R É V A , 1 0 J U N E 1 9 6 7

11. “If I have one or two sincere
souls like you and if we can
make more publications, then
our mission will be a great
success. I am prepared to sit
down underneath a tree with
one sincere soul and in such
activity, I shall be free from
all diseases.”
L E T T E R T O B R A H M Ä N A N D A ,
1 1 O C T O B E R 1 9 6 7

12. widespread sales
of these books
When these books arrive to your
Montreal temple, it will be great
service if you can help your god-
brothers in arranging for widespread
sales of these books. We are writing so
many literatures and this is very good,
but also we must make arrangement
for distribution to the public at large.
So jointly you may prepare for doing
the needful in this matter.
L E T T E R T O J A Y A P A T Ä K A , 1 D E C E M B E R 1 9 6 8

13. main business
Sa…kŒrtana
You are trying for the new Temple,
but our main business is
Saìkértana and distribution of literature.
If Kåñëa gives us a better place, that is
all-right. Otherwise, we can remain at
any place never mind hell or heaven;
but we shall be only very cautious about
propagating our Saìkértana movement.
L E T T E R T O M A D H U D V I Ñ A , 2 6 M A R C H 1 9 7 0

14. “And then we take the books
and publish them in French and
German languages. My Guru
Mahäräja liked the publication
of books very nice. He liked
publication of books more than
construction of temples.”
L E T T E R T O T A M A L K Å Ñ Ë A , 1 5 M A Y 1 9 7 0

15. people
hear
more
about
K‚‰†a
I am very glad to know that your sales
of our literature and books are very good
and improving more. It is natural that
such distribution of literatures should
increase as the people hear more about
Kåñëa Consciousness Movement, so
distribution of our books and literatures
is our major propaganda program.
L E T T E R T O H A À S A D Ü T A , 2 9 J U N E , 1 9 7 0

16. 
So I can see that there is very good potency
at the present moment for spreading this
movement as was desired by my Guru
Mahäräja, and I am simply trying my best
to carry out His desire. And if some of my
students adopt this attitude, without any
other motivation, surely Kåñëa will fulfill our
desire. So push on with book publication and
distribution, and I am very glad that you are
now distributing to schools and libraries.
L E T T E R T O B H A G A V Ä N , 2 2 S E P T E M B E R 1 9 7 0

17. Please also try to introduce our books in the colleges
and schools as well as local libraries. I have received
word from other centers that our literatures are very well
received and often they are being used as course textbooks
in the schools and colleges. You are already preaching on
the university campuses, so you add this book distribution
to your program and make it complete with preaching,
chanting of Hare Kåñëa mahämantra, distribution of
prasädam and literatures. I know how well this program is
received by the students because they are very intelligent.
You are also very intelligent and devotee of Kåñëa and
Kåñëa will give you even moreintelligence in proportion to
your endeavor to serve Him faithfully.
L E T T E R T O N A Y A N Ä B H I R Ä M A , 2 6 O C T O B E R 1 9 7 0

18. “I want that
each and every
one of my centers
should be fully
stocked with all
of my books.”
L E T T E R T O S A T S V A R Ü P A ,
4 N O V E M B E R 1 9 7 0

19. supreme
absolute
truth
Yes, we are fighting impersonalism and voidism
with pure devotional service. Impersonalism
and voidism kills the natural aptitude of devotion
which is lying dormant in everyone’s heart.
Therefore we are printing books like our KÅÑËA
book so that people may know it that the supreme
absolute truth is a person. The perfection of every
living creature is to render transcendental loving
service to that Supreme Person and thereby go back
home, back to Godhead. Kåñëa has said in Bhagavad-
gétä that whoever explains my transcendental
glories to others is most dear to me in this world and
never will there be one more dear to me than he’.
L E T T E R T O B H A G A V Ä N , 2 4 N O V E M B E R 1 9 7 0

20. use
everything
So go on with your organization for
distribution of my books through press
and other modern media and Kåñëa
will certainly be pleased upon you. We can
use everything—television, radio,
movies, or whatever there may be—to tell
about Kåñëa and outside of devotional
service all these modern paraphernalia
are just so much rubbish.
L E T T E R T O B H A G A V Ä N , 2 4 N O V E M B E R 1 9 7 0

21. “My Guru Mahäräja used to say, “Don’t
worry about money. Do something nice
for Kåñëa and money will come.” So we should
always be thinking how to distribute the
message of Kåñëa, and surely he will give us
facility. Even an ordinary man, if he wants
publicity, then he gives so much money
for the propaganda work. Similarly, Kåñëa is
not poor. He can supply any amount for the
devotees engaged in broadcasting his glories.”
L E T T E R T O K A R Ä N D H A R A , 3 0 N O V E M B E R , 1 9 7 0

22. Our book distribution program is
most important work. Anyone reading
our KÅÑËA book, TLC, NOD, and
Bhagavad-gétä As It Is, is sure to become
a Kåñëa Conscious person. Therefore
somehow or other we must push on this
literature distribution program, either
through schools, colleges, libraries, life
membership program or ordinary sales.
L E T T E R T O J A N A N I V Ä S A , 5 M A R C H 1 9 7 1

23. Yes, my order still stands.
Please organize BTG distribution
and do it nicely. Saìkértana Party
and distribution of our magazines
and books is our real program. Other
things are secondary. So during the
summer time you should utilize this
program of Saìkértana and book
distribution vigorously.
L E T T E R T O S A T S V A R Ü P A , 2 1 J U N E 1 9 7 1

24. fresh
again and again
”The books sales are very
encouraging, increasing, increasing.
It is very good news. Thank you,
I want this [. . .] A book sold
becomes a permanent matter for
enjoyment. We read the scriptures
again and again and it is still
fresh when there is time, I go on
reading my own books.”
L E T T E R T O H A À S A D Ü T A , 8 O C T O B E R 1 9 7 1

25. transcendental plot
”If you simply push on this one
activity of distributing my books,
your all success will be there. I have
hatched this “Transcendental Plot”
for getting money by selling my books,
and if we stick only to this plan and
use our brain for selling books, there
will easily be sufficient money.”
L E T T E R T O L A L I T A K U M A R , 1 5 N O V E M B E R 1 9 7 1

26. 
“Many fanatic spiritual movements have
come and gone, but without the flawless
philosophy of Krishna, they cannot stand.
Therefore I want especially that my books and
literature should be distributed profusely.
This is our substance, real philosophical
information, not some weak sentiments.
So try for this, to give all men this Krishna
philosophy, and many real devotees will come
with us back to Home, back to Godhead.”
L E T T E R T O L A L I T A K U M A R , 2 7 N O V E M B E R 1 9 7 1

27. 
”I want that you
all my students, shall
very vigorously try for
this book distribution.”
L E T T E R T O K I R T É R Ä J A ,
2 7 N O V E M B E R 1 9 7 1

28. pleasing to Krsna
Do not hesitate to use your American
and European brains to increase, that
is Kåñëa’s special gift to you, now use it.
Any activity, which will please Kåñëa should
be accepted favorably, this is our guiding
principle. Now apply it in this way, by doing
everything and anything for spreading this
Kåñëa Conscious literature, and this is really
pleasing to Kåñëa, know it for certain.
L E T T E R T O K I R T É R Ä J A , 2 7 N O V E M B E R 1 9 7 1

29. 
ÐJust maintain our strong
position of purity of routine
work and preach and distribute
literature. That is all."
L E T T E R T O G I R I R Ä J A , D E C E M B E R 1 9 7 1

30. Distribution of books
and magazines is
our most important
activity. Without
books, our preaching
has no solid basis.
L E T T E R T O C Y A V A N A ,
2 6 D E C E M B E R 1 9 7 1

31. our purity
unique
asset
purity
“These books are the best
advertising, they are better than
advertising. If we simply present
Kåñëa consciousness in a serious
and attractive way, without need
to resort to fashionable slogans or
tricks, that is sufficient. Our
unique asset is our purity.”
L E T T E R T O Y O G E Ç V A R A , 2 8 D E C E M B E R 1 9 7 1

32. The more such
literatures
are read and
distributed,
the more
auspiciousness
will be there
in the world.
L E T T E R T O L É L Ä V A T É ,
2 6 M A R C H 1 9 7 2

33. You should know the tactic how to sell
without irritating. What your lecture
will do for three minutes, but if he reads
one page his life may be turned. We don’t
want to irritate anyone, however. If he
goes away by your aggressive tactics, then
you are nonsense and it is your failure.
Neither you could sell a book, neither he
would remain. But if he buys a book that
is the real successful preaching.
L E T T E R T O B A L I - M A R D A N A , 3 0 S E P T E M B E R , 1 9 7 2

34. “These books and magazines
are our most important
propaganda weapons to defeat
the ignorance of mäyä’s army,
and the more we produce
such literature and sell them
profusely all over the world,
the more we shall deliver the
world from the suicide course.”
L E T T E R T O J A Y Ä D V A I T A ,
1 8 N O V E M B E R 1 9 7 2

35. If we simply stick to this
program as I have done
it since the beginning,
namely, kértana, preaching,
distribution of prasädamÅ
if you do like this only that
will be sufficient.
L E T T E R T O S U D Ä M Ä ,
2 5 N O V E M B E R , 1 9 7 2

36. Those who are behind
should eulogize those
who are advanced. If you
become envious, that is
material. Attachment,
detachment—these things
are natural. If you become
attached to something
you become detached from
other. So we can estimate
our advancement in this
way. This is the test. In
the Kåñëa Consciousness
Movement there is no
question of enviousness,
hatred, things like that. Material life means
hatred for Kåñëa and desire for matter. So we
have to convert ourselves. When one becomes
Kåñëa conscious actually, he does not even
hate material things because he becomes expert
how to utilize everything for Kåñëa. Kåñëa
Consciousness is so nice. We do not hate
anything material because we have learned from
our disciplic succession how to utilize material
things for Kåñëa’s service. Actually, bhakti
means realization of the Supreme, and this means
increasing attachment for Him and reforming of
detachment or hating of material name and fame.
L E T T E R T O Ç R É G O V I N D A , 2 5 D E C E M B E R , 1 9 7 2

37. Kåñëa Consciousness means
attachment for Kåñëa and
detachment for personal benefit, that's
all. But in any case, if there is fight
amongst yourselves over these things,
book distribution, competition, you
should not develop ill-feeling. That
depends on the persons. If ill-feeling is
there, then stop it and all together
chant Hare Kåñëa.
L E T T E R T O Ç R É G O V I N D A ,
2 5 D E C E M B E R , 1 9 7 2

38. “The brähmaëas are always truthful,
even to their enemies. There is sufficient
merit in our books that if you simply
describe them sincerely to anyone, they
will buy. That art you must develop, not
art of lying. Convince them to give by
your preaching the Absolute Truth, not
by tricking, that is more mature stage of
development of Krishna Consciousness.”
L E T T E R T O Ç R É G O V I N D A , 2 5 D E C E M B E R 1 9 7 2

39. enthusiastic
That is the business of a leader: He must be
himself always enthusiastic and inspire others
to be always enthusiastic. Then he is real leader.
And that enthusiastic mood is maintained
when everyone is always without fail chanting
16 rounds daily, rising early for maìgala aratika,
reading books, preachingÅin this way, by
observing strictly the regulative principles of
devotional life, that enthusiasm or great
eagerness to have Kåñëa will come out.
L E T T E R T O T R A I , 2 7 D E C E M B E R 1 9 7 2

40. That is advancement in
Kåñëa Consciousness, to
stick tightly to the desire
or orders of the spiritual
master; because my Guru
Mahäräja ordered it, and
I am also ordering it: Go
on preaching, spread this
Kåñëa Consciousness all
over the world.
L E T T E R T O T R A I , 2 7 D E C E M B E R 1 9 7 2

41. ”As soon as I see
such increased book
distribution figures,
I take that to mean
that all other programs
are successful.”
L E T T E R T O J A G A D É Ç A , 5 J A N U A R Y 1 9 7 3

42. 
“Book distribution is preaching,
it should not be thought of as
done for money. It is executed as
a preaching purpose. With these
guidelines in mind, try to distribute
as many books as possible.”
L E T T E R T O K U R U Ç R E Ñ Ö H A , 2 3 J U L Y 1 9 7 3

43. There is no comparison. There is no literature throughout
the universe like Çrémad-Bhägavatam. There is no
comparison. There is no competition. Every word is for the
good of the human society. Every word, each and every
word. Therefore we stress so much in the book distribution.
Somehow or other, if the book goes in one hand, he will be
benefited. At least he will see, “Oh, they have taken so much
price. Let me see what is there.” If he reads one çloka, his life
will be successful. If one çloka, one word. This is such nice
things. Therefore we are stressing so much, “Please distribute
book, distribute book, distribute book.” A greater mådaìga.
We are chanting, playing our mådaìga. It is heard within this
room or little more. But this mådaìga will go home to home,
country to country, community to community, this mådaìga.
L E C T U R E O N Ç R É M A D - B H Ä G A V A T A M 1 . 1 6 . 8 ,
L O S A N G E L E S 5 J A N U A R Y 1 9 7 4

44. all blessings
“I can understand in the northern centers
it is very cold now, and yet you report they
are still going out for Saìkértana party. Please
convey that I extend all blessings to those
boys and girls who are trying to distribute our
books even under difficult conditions.”
L E T T E R T O J A G A D É Ç A , 8 J A N U A R Y 1 9 7 4

45. “I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of 4/1/74,
along with the new publication in Swedish of my
English work, “Kåñëa Consciousness the Topmost
Yoga System”. Of course I cannot read Swedish, but
looking through this book has given me unlimited bliss.
After all, this is my prime duty, to publish books on
Kåñëa consciousness. The printing of the book appears
excellent, and that you are ‘profusely distributing’ the
book all over Sweden is the crowning success of our
movement. We will conquer Europe with these books.
I can only thank you again and again in sincere
gratitude for producing this literature, and pray to
Kåñëa to bless you with all spiritual advancement.”
L E T T E R T O A J I T A , 7 A P R I L 1 9 7 4

46. So far as I understand,
our book business
is sufficient to support
our movement.
L E T T E R T O T A M A L K Å Ñ Ë A ,
1 3 A U G U S T 1 9 7 4

47. you have
Kr‰†a's blessings

“Whenever I get report of my
book selling I feel strength. Even
now in this weakened condition I
have got strength from your report.
You should know that in this work
you have Kåñëa’s blessings.”
L E T T E R T O S A T S V A R Ü P A , 8 S E P T E M B E R 1 9 7 4

48. progress
ÐWHATEVER progress we
have made, it is simply due
to distributing the books.
So go on, and do not divert your
mind for a moment from this."
L E T T E R T O R Ä M E Ç V A R A , 1 1 O C T O B E R 1 9 7 4

49. also chanting and hearing
that is
“Regarding Saìkértana and book distribution,
book distribution is also chanting. Anyone
who reads the books that is also chanting
and hearing. Why distinguish between
chanting and book distribution? These books
I have recorded and chanted, and they are
transcribed. It is spoken kértanas. So book
distribution is also chanting. These are not
ordinary books. It is recorded chanting.
Anyone who reads, he is hearing. Book
distribution must not be neglected.”
L E T T E R T O R Ü P Ä N U G A , 1 9 O C T O B E R 1 9 7 4

50. Print as many books as possible, this
is my real pleasure. By printing these
books of our Kåñëa conscious philosophy
in so many languages we can actually
inject our movement into the masses of
persons all over the world, especially
there in the Western countries and we can
literally turn whole nations into Kåñëa
conscious nations."
L E T T E R T O H Å D A Y Ä N A N D A , 2 1 D E C E M B E R 1 9 7 4
Ð

51. We are printing so many books. For spreading
this knowledge, that must be distributed. Home to
home, place to place, man to man, this literature
must go there. If he... If one takes one book, at least
one day he’ll read it: “Let me see what is this book I
have purchased the other day.” And if he reads one
line his life will be successful, if he reads one line
only, carefully. This is such literature. So therefore
book distribution I am giving so much stress.
Somehow or other, small book or big book, if it is
given to somebody he’ll read someday.
L E C T U R E O N B H A G A V A D - G É T Ä A S I T I S 1 6 . 9 ,
H A W A I I , 5 F E B R U A R Y 1 9 7 5

52. I have no personal
qualification, but I simply
tried to satisfy my guru.
That’s all. My Guru
Mahäräja asked me that “If
you get some money, you
print books.” So there was
a private meeting, talking,
some of my important
Godbrothers also there. It was
in Rädhä-kuëòa. So Guru
Mahäräja was speaking to
me that “Since we have got
this Bagh Bazaar marble
temple, there has been so
many dissensions, and everyone thinking who
will occupy this room or that room, that room.
I wish, therefore, to sell this temple and the
marble and print some book.” Yes. So I took
up this from his mouth, that he is very fond of
books. And he told me personally that “If you
get some money, print books.” Therefore I am
stressing on this point: “Where is book? Where
is book? Where is book?” So kindly help me.
This is my request. Print as many books in as
many languages and distribute throughout
the whole world. Then Kåñëa consciousness
movement will automatically increase.
A R R I V A L A D D R E S S ,
L O S A N G E L E S , J U N E 2 0 , 1 9 7 5

53. “We can send you unlimited number of
books. You simply have to apply your brain
how to sell them. Then you will have plenty
of money. This is my mission, you know it
started when I came alone to your country
by selling my books, and still whatever
money we are getting it is coming from the
book selling. So it is already proven how
important the book-selling is.”
L E T T E R T O G O P A L K Å Ñ Ë A , 2 1 J U N E 1 9 7 5

54. distributed
will be
“In spite of war,
Çrémad-Bhägavatam
will be distributed.
We don’t care about
war, our preaching
business will go on.”
L E T T E R T O R Ä D H Ä B A L L A B H A , 2 1 A U G U S T 1 9 7 5

55. “Simply read my
book and repeat
what I have written
then your preaching
will be perfect.”
L E T T E R T O K Ñ É R O D A K A Ç Ä Y É ,
O C T O B E R 1 9 7 5

56. 
I think our books will never keep us in
a poverty-stricken condition. This is the
blessings of His Divine Grace Çré Çrémad
Bhaktisiddhänta Sarasvaté Gosvämé Mahäräja
Prabhupäda. He is very pleased that you are
distributing so many books.
L E T T E R T O B H A G A V Ä N , N O V E M B E R 1 9 7 5

57. “I am very pleased
with your activities. Now
continue and increase.
Everyone will want our
books. We will always have
customers. This is Caitanya
Mahäprabhu’s mercy.”
L E T T E R T O G H A N A Ç Y Ä M A ,
2 0 N O V E M B E R , 1 9 7 5

58. Europe and America are in great danger, this
Hare Kåñëa movement is enveloping them.
The Saìkértana devotees are very very dear to
Kåñëa. Because you are doing the field work of book
distribution, Kåñëa has immediately recognized
them as true servants. Just like during war time, a
farm boy or ordinary clerk who goes to fight for his
country on the front, immediately becomes a national
hero for his sincere effort. So Kåñëa immediately
recognizes a preacher of Kåñëa consciousness who
takes all risks to deliver his message.”
L E T T E R T O U T T A M A Ç L O K A , D E C E M B E R 1 9 7 5
Ð

59. Books are the basis
of our Movement. Whatever
appreciation we are getting on
account of our books,
it is because we are following
the path chalked out by
exalted devotees. We are not
writing something whimsical.
L E T T E R T O T U Ñ Ö A - K Å Ñ Ë A ,
J A N U A R Y 1 9 7 6

60. distribution
book
ÐBut the prasadam and book
distribution, very important line.
If he's intelligent, by reading
books will help him."
E V E N I N G D A R Ç A N A , T E H E R A N 9 A U G U S T 1 9 7 6

61. Preaching
means book
distribution
R O O M C O N V E R S AT I O N ,
B O M BAY 3 1 D E C E M B E R 19 7 6

62. This, our book distribution is the most important
task in our society. Therefore I am giving so much
stress and I am working so hard on this. Because
this is my life and soul according to the order of
my Guru Mahäräja. And by his grace it is to some
extent successful. And I took it seriously. I take
it seriously still now. That is my life and soul.
I never tried in India to construct big temples or
even in your country we didn’t. I never tried. But
I was selling personally books. That is the history.
R O O M C O N V E R S A T I O N , B O M B A Y 3 1 D E C E M B E R 1 9 7 6
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 

63. I want that every
respectable person
has a full set of
Bhägavatam and
Caitanya Caritämåta
in his home.
L E T T E R T O D Å Ò H A V R A T A ,
J A N U A R Y 1 9 7 7

64. 
 So I'm insisting you about
this distribution of the book.
That is a service. If you
can do some pushing on these
books some way or other,
you get material profit;
at the same time, it is service.
R O O M C O N V E R S A T I O N ,
V Å N D Ä V A N A 6 J U L Y 1 9 7 7