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Quotes Found by Mithilā Dāsa
“Everything is there in our books;”
(Letter to: Kīrtanānanda—Tokyo 2 May, 1972)
“So, everything is stated in our books.”
(Room Conversation with British Man—August 31, 1973, London)
“Everything is given in my books for you.”
(Letter to: Gunagrahi:—Bombay 14 October, 1973)
“I have given you all the guidance and hints and it is described in
all my books.””
(Letter to: Mukunda—Hong Kong 1 February, 1974)
“Please continue reading my books seriously and everything will be
revealed to you.”
(Letter to: Babhru, Sātyaki—Vṛndāvana 18 September, 1975)
“I have instructed everything in my books.”
(Letter to: Dina Dayala—Mayapur 25 February, 1976)
“I have given my ideas and direction in my books.”
(Morning Conversation—April 29, 1977, Bombay)
Quotes Found by Mahesh Prabhu
“If you have further questions you may write me or consult with the
devotees in the temple. Actually I have already answered all
questions in my books such as Bhagavad-gītā, so kindly read them
and chant Hare Kṛṣṇa Mantra.”
(S.P. Letter to: Brian Fleming, 6 March 1974)
“If you read all our books, Bhagavad- gita, Srimad-Bhagavatam, and
others, you will get all the answers to your questions. Still I
shall be very glad to answer besides that.”
(S.P. Letter to: Alfred Ford, Los Angeles 16 July 1974)
“In conjunction with this you should always read my books daily and
all your questions will be answered and you will have a firm basis
of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness. In this way your life will be
perfect.”
(S.P. Letter to: Hugo Salemon Bombay 22 November 1974)
“Every one of you must regularly read our books at least twice--in
the morning and evening, and automatically all questions will be
answered.”
(S.P. Letter to: Ranadhira Los Angele 24 January 1970)
“So utilize whatever time you find to make a thorough study of my
books. Then all your questions will be answered.”
(S.P. Letter to: Upendra Nellore 7 January 1976)
“When you study very carefully all of the literature which is
available, especially Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, you will have in your
grasp answers to all questions that may be put to you. Please
encourage the others to read this Bhagavad-gītā at least one
chapter every day.”
(S.P. Letter to: Upendra Los Angeles 6 January 1969)
“So if you can satisfy them intellectually and answer all their
questions, that will be your success. All the answers are there in
Srimad-Bhagavatam, Bhagavad-gītā As It Is, and Teachings of Lord
Caitanya. You will simply have to study these books to find out the
answers.”
(S.P. Letter to: Bali-mardana, Sudāmā Tittenhurst 3 October 1969)
“If one simply regularly chants and follows the rules and regulative
principles all questions of philosophy will be answered by Kṛṣṇa
from within and all doubt will be cleared also in this way. And the
same answers are there again in our books like Bhagavad-gītā As It
Is, Srimad-Bhagavatam, etc. So please see that all the initiated
devotees stick rigidly to their daily chanting and regulative
living in devotional service. This is most important.”
(S.P. Letter to: Madhudviṣa Los Angeles 14 February 1970)
“I am very glad to know that you are reading our literatures and you
are very thoughtful about them. I am always happy to answer your
questions, but you should practice to get the answers from your
husband and try to find them out by reading further in our books.
All questions will be clarified if you simply read our books very
thoroughly and follow the simple process of devotional service as
we have given it to chant regularly and rigidly observe the rules
and regulations.”
(S.P. Letter to: Ekayani Los Angeles 25 July 1970)
“Regarding your other question, you should not read such nonsense
books, nor allow your mind to dwell on such subject matter. Instead
utilize your time for advancing in Kṛṣṇa consciousness by reading
our books. We have got sufficient stock, and if you simply go on
reading them, chanting regularly 16 rounds, engaging yourself 24
hours in Kṛṣṇa’s business, then all of your questions will be
answered automatically, because Kṛṣṇa promises to His sincere
devotee that He will give him the intelligence to understand
Him.”
(S.P. Letter to: Daśārha, Bombay 4 March 1972)
“In my books the philosophy of Kṛṣṇa Consciousness is explained
fully so if there is anything which you do not understand, then you
simply have to read again and again. By reading daily the knowledge
will be revealed to you and by this process your spiritual life
will develop.”
(S.P. Letter to: Bahurupa Dāsa, 22nd November 1974)
“After 80 years, no one can expect to live long. My life is almost
ended. So you have to carry on, and these books will do
everything.”
(S.P. Room conversation, 18th February 1976)
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