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771006R1-Vrindavan [88:02 Minutes]
Don't keep money unnecessarily. Invest
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Prabhupada: ...for printing?
Prabhupada: In Australia there is good field.
Prabhupada: So why you are not printing more books and send there?
Prabhupada: And you can send to Europe, America also.
Gopala Krsna: Yes, England. America, we are thinking of printing small books for them, because for America to get lower price on all books they have to print many hundred thousand. And so many books of yours are out of print, out of stock with BBT Los Angeles. But we can get the same price on a lower run. That means that on lower investment we can print the same books, and this way at least they will have some books in stock of every book you have published. So if somebody wants some book, they won't say that they don't have it, but they can supply it. So I've been writing about this to Ramesvara Swami.
Prabhupada: My point is, I don't wish to keep money in the bank. Invest in printing.
Prabhupada: Where?
Prabhupada: In our?
Prabhupada: No, three lakhs we have got.
Gopala Krsna: Okay. Because this will be a professional go-down then. Also New Zealand is ordering books from India, and the second print of the Bhagavad-gita, which is going to leave on the 10th of October, that has come out even better than the American, the color work. I'm going to show it to Hari-sauri and you. Actually, we should print some Bhagavatams also, because many Bhagavatams are out of print, and I have been using this mail order company. We are advertising our Gita, and we've already sold more than thousand Gitas in two months. And this mail order company is paying for the advertisement. So they are very keen to also promote the Bhaktivedanta Encyclopedia. But before I do that, I must have all your Bhagavatams in stock, because as the order comes, we have to fulfill them right away. This is working out to be very, very big, Srila Prabhupada, this mail order technique. That is, we advertise, and the people write...
Prabhupada: And print Hindi books, Gujarati books also.
Gopala Krsna: Yes. The Gujarati Gita will be ready in one month. I have already finished printing the color pictures for Hindi Gita, Gujarati Gita and Telugu Gita. It's already completed. That Telugu Gita is being printed in Hyderabad, and the Gujarati Gita is also at the printers. And the Hindi Gita is being composed. Plus we are doing a Kannada Gita in Kanarese language.
Prabhupada: Is it necessary?
Prabhupada: Don't keep money unnecessarily. Invest.
Prabhupada: And now we have got..., sent four lakhs.
Prabhupada: Hmm?
Prabhupada: Whatever it may be, there is no need of keeping in the bank.
Prabhupada: Hmm. It is very good.
Gopala Krsna: And now we are doing this for the encyclopedia and for the Hindi books. Like our advertisement came in the third page of the Illustrated Weekly of India. It came in Hindustan Times of that Sunday. Plus, we are sending a mail order campaign directly to people's houses. I mean, thousand Gitas in two months is very, very good, Srila Prabhupada.
Prabhupada: Not at our expense.
Prabhupada: Hmm. That's nice.
Prabhupada: So follow this policy. Don't keep idle money in the bank.
Prabhupada: Although drinking nothing, cough is coming.
Prabhupada: No medicine, no drinking.
Prabhupada: Hmm?
Prabhupada: First of all there is no inclination...
Prabhupada: ...to drink anything.
Prabhupada: And secondly, if I drink, then there is cough.
Prabhupada: Um-hmm.
Upendra: Fruit juice [indistinct] today. For three days.
Upendra: [indistinct] no drinks.
Prabhupada: I think so.
Upendra: It's just starting again.
Prabhupada: You have written him?
Tamala Krsna: Yes. The real problem is the digestion. There's no digestion. Anything you take forms mucus. Instead of forming blood, it forms mucus. You're not as warm as you were yesterday, but you're still a little warm. The rest of your body is not warm. Your head is not so warm. Your pulse is very fast. I don't know what to say, Srila Prabhupada. It's certainly bewildering. I can only expect somehow Krsna has to do something, unless Dr. Ghosh with some Western-type medicine can do something.
Prabhupada: This oil massage is very pleasing.
Tamala Krsna: It's pleasing for you and for the masseur also. [break] I think we have to chant Hare Krsna for you and read Bhagavata, take nice care as much as we are able to, and leave the rest to Krsna, Krsna-Balarama. At least we're sure that that is the right medicine. That shawl that mother Satyabhama made is very nice. It's the first thing that any..., first time any ISKCON devotee has spun the wool from the sheep. And her letter was also very nice.
Prabhupada: It is fur purchased from the market?
Prabhupada: Fur? Wool. Wool.
Tamala Krsna: Where did the wool come from? We have sheep on our land, Srila Prabhupada, at Gita-nagari. So Paramananda, he takes care of the sheep, and we take the wool from the sheep. And then from the wool she spins on a spindle and makes the thread, and then she made the shawl by knitting the wool threads. In other words, it's completely begun from scratch. We didn't purchase the wool at a shop or anything. It came from the sheep that we're keeping on our land.
Prabhupada: Yes.
Prabhupada: Rice water required. So what is the time now?
Prabhupada: So in a small pot just soak rice water, little. And after two hours use that water. Let me.
Prabhupada: Yes. One globule, little honey and little rice water. Let me try.
Prabhupada: Yes. You know. But this must be smashed very nicely.
Prabhupada: Second. Second telegram.
Prabhupada: Kaviraja's, this mentality I did not like.
Prabhupada: He was charging five rupees, and because we have gone to him second time, he is charging...
Prabhupada: How much?
Prabhupada: We are not hesitating to pay, but this mentality...
Tamala Krsna: Yes, exactly. The point is that if a man has this mentality, then how much can we trust him for medicine? It means he's dishonest man. He's becoming dishonest. Still, some husband must be there, you said. We should have a doctor's help. I still believe that. If possible. After all, we are not doctors.
Prabhupada: Don't have widow. [laughter] Krsna is ultimate husband.
Prabhupada: This Sac-cid-ananda, where he is?
Prabhupada: Hmm. Yes. So that cursian[?] massaging?
Prabhupada: Why not?
[break] [Bengali conversation with Sac-cid-ananda] [break]
Prabhupada: Let the first gate be finished.
Prabhupada: Second gate, how much?
Prabhupada: Why?
Prabhupada: So let it be finished.
Prabhupada: Yes, why not?
Prabhupada: What is the benefit?
Upendra: It's... You might like the taste, and it's very simple. It's not complicated or anything, certainly not mucus-forming, and it's cooling and refreshing to drink. It's just a nice drink and very simple.
Prabhupada: What is that?
Tamala Krsna: Well, mint tea is water boiled with some mint leaves, so it gets the essence of the taste of mint in boiled water. Sometimes they add a little honey. I think they must have added a little bit of honey. So it's flavored warm water with honey in it. Probably it would be good for you to take some liquid. One should drink some liquid. You are not performing austerities that you don't have to... [Prabhupada chuckles] Just like I think it was Dhruva Maharaja. He did not take anything. We don't want you to do that, Srila Prabhupada. So this is a nice drink. Sometimes in the past I've had it. It has a pleasant taste, and it's soothing on the stomach because it's warm. More or less, it's boiled water with a little flavor and some honey in it. It will give you little bit of liquid inside, which isn't bad. Not to drink anything, I don't think that would be good.
Prabhupada: So give.
Prabhupada: Not bad.
Prabhupada: There is nothing lamentable. What is the special news from New Vrindavan?
Kirtanananda: Everything is going very nice, Prabhupada. Your palace is almost finished. Already many, many people are coming every day to see it. At least thirty a day are coming just to see your palace now, and it's not even finished. But it will be finished in a couple of months. People are talking... One lady the other day, she went in and she turned to one of the boys and she said, "I cannot tell you what I am feeling." She said, "It is so wonderful. I just cannot express it."
Prabhupada: Yes, it is wonderful in that quarter. Hmm. Let us see which palace I am going. [chuckling] [break]
Prabhupada: I want to take little rest.
Abhirama: Take rest now. All right. He wants to rest now. He doesn't want to wash. [break]
Tamala Krsna: After bathing, would you like to go to see Krsna-Balarama today? Very nice. The devotees very much enjoyed seeing you see Krsna-Balarama. They like that very much. I think this powder has had a little effect. Maybe after you come back from Krsna-Balarama I can put some powder on, more powder. Yesterday you did not drink very much.
Prabhupada: Due to that coughing.
Prabhupada: Survive. [laughter]
Prabhupada: What is that?
Prabhupada: Oh.
Prabhupada: Strong?
Tamala Krsna: Yes. And this says, "His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Author of Bhagavad-gita As It Is, Srimad-Bhagavatam, Caitanya-caritamrta, Sri Isopanisad, Nectar of Devotion, Nectar of Instruction, Back to Godhead Magazine, Founder-Acarya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness." This is placed in prominent museums and libraries. There's four different models. This is solid wood, and this will be a bronze plaque, and this is made of bronze, metal. [taps on it] You can feel it. Nice?
Prabhupada: Very nice.
Tamala Krsna: I think it's very beautiful. Very artistic and nice. First class. Very feeling. It shows a tremendous amount of feeling. It also advertises all of your books, so they place it in libraries. Libraries like to have it because you're a very..., most prominent author. People, usually they have a book display.
Prabhupada: Very nice.
[indistinct background discussion amongst devotees about where in the room to put it]
Tamala Krsna: Bhakti-prema Swami came. Gopala brought him. Shaved his head. He was growing his hairs a little, but now he looks the same as before. Gopala wants to encourage him. Maybe if when you see him, if you encourage him to continue Bhagavatam, tell him everyone has praised his translating. I thought after you finish bathing and you have tilaka on, I'll bring him. He's brought a garland for you.
Prabhupada: Live comfortably. We have got nice place, and whatever comfort you want, you will get. These Americans, Europeans... When I was in London, I was thinking of getting you there. Anyway, by Krsna's grace you have come. Good for us, good for you.
Prabhupada: Thank you. Perhaps Krsna wanted it.
Prabhupada: Anyway, thank you very much. [break]
Kuladri: ...daksina, eight thousand dollars in daksina, for... Before... With the new system of initiation that you've initiated, he asked them to write you a check for $111 for each devotee he's initiating for you. So he has a check for eight thousand dollars for you. One of the girls has taken silver thread and crocheted you a silver bead bag with silver thread. [Prabhupada chuckles] Silver thread on satin.
Prabhupada: Silver thread.
Kuladri: Yes.
Upendra: Here's your glasses.
Kuladri: Also there is some jewelry for you. [sound of unwrapping] We have taken some of the onyx from your palace and put some precious stones and made a little jewelry box. And here's one ring one of the girls... Sapphire, star sapphire ring on gold.
Upendra: All made by the devotees?
Kuladri: Made by the devotees, yes. The box is also made by devotees. This is onyx from your palace with gold trim. This they have also made. This is a medallion made with sapphires and rubies on gold. The devotees have also made this. Here's some rubies and emeralds and opals.
Prabhupada: So, why don't you find out some bride? [laughter]
Upendra: The handwork, everything, is done...
Kuladri: Everything is done by devotees in New Vrindavan. And here's a new set of clothes, Srila Prabhupada, silk cloth.
Kuladri: Yes, should be taken care of. Or it can sit on the altar, Srila Prabhupada? The box is here. It is also jewelry. It can sit on the altar at Their feet?
Upendra: No, "Who takes care that somebody...?" They have one safe, almirah, for the jewelry, small.
Kuladri: At least you can wear the ring, Srila Prabhupada.
Prabhupada: Hmm?
Kuladri: At least you'll wear the ring. Does it fit?
Prabhupada: Yes. Other ring?
Kuladri: No, this one you're wearing is... Just this. He had one request. Kirtanananda Maharaja asked me... He said you asked us to pray to Krsna before, he said, but he doesn't feel qualified to pray to Krsna. But he asked that you please pray to Krsna for us, because we cannot pray to Krsna directly. We don't know Krsna. But if you ask Krsna, Krsna must be sure to fulfill your desire. So would you please pray to Krsna to stay with us? 'Cause you're His pure devotee, Krsna will certainly grant what you pray for. So on our behalf... I think He must want you to come to the palace, Srila Prabhupada, if it is possible.
Prabhupada: I wish.
Kuladri: You wish? Thank you very much. I think that will make him very happy.
Prabhupada: But unless I become little strong, how can I go?
Kuladri: Hmm. So we've also brought some sweets and ice cream, but just now is not so good for you to take it. The ice cream is not so good for you to take just now, so shall we keep it for you?
Prabhupada: Distribute.
Kuladri: You'll take one little taste, Srila Prabhupada? You'll take one little taste? [Prabhupada takes taste]
Prabhupada: First class.
Kuladri: Thank you, Srila Prabhupada.
Prabhupada: So make a list and keep with you.
Kuladri: Inventory. And the checks?
Prabhupada: You are all pure devotee, because you have no other desire.
Tamala Krsna: We are very neophyte, though. Now you're not drinking, so how will you live, Srila Prabhupada? If you stop drinking, everything, how will you get any strength? You're tired of trying anymore? You don't think it's possible, Srila Prabhupada? [Prabhupada coughing mucus] [break] [devotees chanting in background]
Prabhupada: That jewelry, etcetera, Kirtanananda gave...
Prabhupada: Who gave? Kuladri?
Prabhupada: Very, very costly thing.
Prabhupada: Where Kuladri kept it?
Prabhupada: Where is Kirtanananda?
Prabhupada: It can be given everything.
Prabhupada: So many things have been stolen.
Prabhupada: Yes. That will be nice.
Prabhupada: Everything.
Prabhupada: Call him.
Prabhupada: Eh?
Prabhupada: He is developing. He can utilize it.
Prabhupada: Kirtanananda Maharaja? This valuable presentation may be utilized for New Vrindavan, Vrndavanacandra, all the jewelries and the money also. You are developing. I have accepted your gifts, and now you can utilize it for developing.
Kirtanananda: Thank you very much, Prabhupada. If it would please you, I'd like to save it for the murti in your palace and use it there.
Prabhupada: You require money, so you take back and utilize it there. That is my request.
Kirtanananda: Thank you very much. Most of all we want you, though.
Prabhupada: Huh? Yes, I know that. And if I survive, I have a strong desire to go where you live there and live there. It will be a great pleasure.
Kirtanananda: All the devotees feel you are already living there, Prabhupada. They are already having puja there every day, twice a day.
Prabhupada: That is the way.
Kirtanananda: And everyone feels when they come in there that it is a very holy place.
Prabhupada: You are worshiping Radha-Vrndavanacandra very intelligently, and the place is being developed very nicely.
Kirtanananda: We have some nice pictures here of your palace. Can you... Do you feel like seeing them now, or would you rather wait till some other time?
Prabhupada: I can see them.
Kirtanananda: This looks like the king coming to his palace. We are building now a large wall about fourteen feet high all along the road.
Prabhupada: Here is the palace.
Prabhupada: Do it very nicely. [break] ...unique testament.
Prabhupada: It will be a very... What is called? Attractive spot? What is called? It will be tourist?
Kirtanananda: Yes. Tourist attraction. It will. Already it is that. The walls of the temple room, they are all marble. This is your study room. It has a marble floor. This is the marble floor. And the walls are all being done in marble in this pattern. This is the bedroom floor. This is the lower portion of the bedroom walls, and this is the upper portion, all done in these little... This is all onyx, and these are marble. And these are the outside doors. It's all ornamental carved concrete.
Prabhupada: You have got so many artists.
Kirtanananda: This is a view of the outside near the top railing.
Prabhupada: How they learned so much?
Kirtanananda: [laughs] Krsna's in the heart. Nobody's ever done this before. This is the bracket that goes under the sun shade. This is a view of Bahulaban farm. This is the big guesthouse that is just completed, and this is another new building that has gone up since you've been there. This will be a utility building for all different kinds of shops where they can make jewelry and cast concrete and carpenter shops and all different shops. So we all thank you very much, because it is only by your grace we have gotten this inspiration.
Prabhupada: Besides that, whenever you require money, you can ask. He'll give.
Kirtanananda: Thank you, Prabhupada. I prefer to give it. [laughs]
Prabhupada: No. Give and take. [break] You are fulfilling my dream, New Vrindavan. I dreamt all these things. Wonderful things have been done. He is the first student, from the very beginning. When I was in the storefront he was bringing carpet, bench, some gong, some lamp. In this way...
Kirtanananda: Thank you. [break]
Prabhupada: ...are also so nice, and whatever little prasadam they get, they are satisfied, New Vrindavan.
Prabhupada: New Vrindavan.
Prabhupada: That is devotee. So for the time being you utilize the money and checks, everything, for developing. So you have returned?
Hamsaduta: And we're also considering that a farm is very important there, to have a farm.
Prabhupada: It is apartment?
Hamsaduta: Excuse me?
Prabhupada: Apartment?
Hamsaduta: No. It's a house. It's quite a large house. Large area.
Prabhupada: What foot is area?
Hamsaduta: It's forty feet wide by maybe two hundred fifty, maybe three hundred feet long. It's ten minutes from the center of the city. The plot of... That particular piece of land is worth about two lakhs. Then another man... There's another man, very rich man. He saw the Bombay project, and he promised to give us a piece of land right on the beach for which he already had zoning permission to build a hotel. It's also a very nice area. But the most important thing, I mean we're trying to get some books published in Tamil and Sinhalese languages. And we do a lot of preaching. Is there something special you want me to do there, Prabhupada? Do you have some...
Prabhupada: No. There is every chance of making it successful, and the... As Kirtanananda has developed New Vrindavan, similarly you can do.
Hamsaduta: Something along that line?
Prabhupada: Yes.
Hamsaduta: You mean like a community, spiritual community, like Kirtanananda?
Prabhupada: Hmm.
Hamsaduta: Yes, that would be very good there, because it's also a very ideal climate. Everything grows there very easily because there's plenty of rain, fertile soil, and there's only one city-that's Colombo. And it's a very small city. People are all agriculturalists. The government is also giving land free to encourage agriculture. Simply that it has to be cleared. It's jungle land; it has to be cleared. Shall we try for something like that?
Prabhupada: What you can do it easily...
Hamsaduta: Do.
Prabhupada: Yes. This Dr. Kovoor affair has given you some position.
Hamsaduta: Yes.
Prabhupada: As an atheist... He is atheist.
Hamsaduta: Yes.
Prabhupada: His position is lost.
Hamsaduta: Yes. It's quite lost. Everyone has been enlightened about his flimsy position.
Prabhupada: [coughing] Our secretary, Krsna?
Hamsaduta: Excuse me?
Prabhupada: Secretary... Eh? I just forget his speak...
Prabhupada: Yes.
Hamsaduta: I'll get Tamala. [end]
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