Letter to Dear Prabhus

From: Rayarama - SL_670824_A1

Dear Prabhus,

I am happy to report that everything is going nicely here in Vrindaban.Besides that, we hear that Achyutananda is arriving here this weekend in time for Janamasthmi Day.That day promises to be a great one for me, as I am taking sannyas then.It will then be possible for me to return to the states, as Swamiji sees fit, and preach our Krishna Conscious philosophy of Transcendental vibration with greater effectiveness.I also have some good ideals for some new records.We must make the most of the Transcendental Vibrations-that is what is effective in this age.We must chant and hear, but not speculate.

So far as I can tell, Swamiji's health is greatly improved.He seems to be eating and sleeping much better, and he is certainly more vigorous.We have gotten a professional masseur for Him, and He is thriving on the treatment.Now all we need is the steam bath!My own health now is fine, but I must admit a certain craving for some good food.The food available here is meager, bad in quality, and unbelievably high in price.Sugar (in the land of brahmans! ha!) is twice the price that it is in the states i.e. about 25/lb.Needless to say, there is no stock of sweet balls!But Krishna is very good, and there are many compensations, like a beautifully sane tempo of life, lovely scenery, and of course, the constant sound of temple bells and devotees chanting the holy Name.Without these, all material advances are meaningless.

So, we must spread the Trans Vib of Hare K

Love, Kirtanananda dasa

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Memo to all temples:
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New York
November 24, 1968

From: ? - SL_681124_A1

Regarding Bhagavad Gita study,

This evening, Prabhupada stated the following:

In addition to our chanting our 16 rounds daily, we must all read at least one chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. Read one chapter one day then go on to the next chapter the next day and in this way, after 18 days, we will have completed one reading. After four or five such complete reading we will know Bhagavad Gita as it is and our questions and doubts will be answered. We are printing these books not for money but so that all devotees will read and understand.

On Janmastami day, next September, those students who wish may take an examination on Bhagavad Gita. Those passing will receive a certificate and title of Bhakti shastri, an official ministerial status. Guests may also take this exam for a fee of $10.00.

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