17 December
Attaining Freedom
Every living being is anxious for full freedom because that is his transcendental nature. And this freedom is obtained only through the transcendental service of the Lord.
Srimad Bhagavatam 1.6.37,
Srila Prabhupada
Worst Attraction
The worst attraction is that which gives material pleasure.
Book Distribution – The Most Important Task in Our Society
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 Maharaja and by his grace it is to some extent successful. I took it seriously. I take it seriously now. That is my life and soul. I never tried in India to Construct big temple or even in your country we didn’t. I never tried but i was selling personally books. That is the history.
Book Distribution
Distribution of books and magazines is our most important activity. Without books, our preaching has no solid basis.- Letter to Cyavana, 26th December, 1971.
Ultimate Knowledge
Vedanta means ultimate knowledge. Knowledge is never perfect unless one comes to the point of understanding Krishna. To remain in Krishna Consciousness is actual understanding of Vedanta.
Letter to Janardana — Los Angeles 21 January, 1968,
Srila Prabhupada
People Being Proud of Material Advancement
Unfortunately, on earth there is such a scarcity of gold that the goverments of the world try to keep it in reserve and issue paper currency. Because that currency is not backed up by gold, the paper they distribute as money is worthless, but nevertheless the people on earth are very proud of material advancement.
Education with Human Values
If we actually want to make the world a better place and give joy and fulfillment to our students and empower them to give the same for others, we have to build the foundation of our education on human values.