Reactions due to initiation

Later, Srila Prabhupada brought up a few more points and another letter was drafted, this time, to Ramesvara:

Through the distribution of this literature we can completely annihilate all the bogus yogi groups in the world. Of this fact I am sure. Therefore there is no need for us to directly attack these charlatans, but simply by this distribution of books the sunlight of Krishna consciousness will prevail.

It has been brought to my attention that some of my students are not studying. I do not know if this applies to you or the devotees under your care, but I must stress again that we must have our classes, one hour in the morning and one hour in the evening and the devotees must also chant regularly their 16 rounds and follow the principles. The rest of the time they may go on distribution of my books. So I hope you will do the needful in this regards.

Still again I must express my appreciation for Sriman Tripurari prabhu's outstanding service, as well as all of the devotees in your party. So my request to you is to go on in this way with more enthusiasm. This is the key. Always remain enthusiastic and inspire others, and your life will be glorious and at the end you are sure to go back to Home, back to Godhead.

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Prabhupada was unable to sleep the previous night due to the increasing pain of his infection, which he said was due to the sins of his disciples. Nor was he able to do any translation work. He especially asked about recent brahmana initiations in America. He indicated that the serious commitment to following regulative principles especially obligatory to second-initiated disciples was being compromised, and consequently he was suffering some reaction.

Apart from formulating his letters in the morning, Prabhupada rested most of the day. His finger was badly swollen, and despite taking antibiotics, Prabhupada was obviously in great pain.


- From "The Great Transcendental Adventure" by HG Kurma Prabhu



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Yours
Dinesh
Blog:http://dinesh-krsna.blogspot.com


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