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Correspondence.
If a man thinks that chanting will save him from all kinds of sinful reaction
deliberately committed by him, then he becomes the greatest offender.
By chanting Hare Krishna certainly we become free from all sinful reactions,
but that does not mean that we shall deliberately commit sins and counteract it by chanting. - Correspondence, Calcutta, November 1967
Devotional service means to apply one's energy in the service of Krishna.
That is the instruction of the Bhagavad-gita…
we cannot understand about Krishna with our limited potency and senses,
but if we engage ourselves in the service of the Lord, He will reveal Himself to the faithful servitor…
The more we learn about Krishna from the authoritative sources,
the more we can be attached in Krishna Consciousness.
- Correspondence, San Francisco, December 1967
Krishna Consciousness is so nice that if one takes part in it in either ways,
like hearing, chanting, remembering, worshiping, praying, or even simply by eating prasadam, the transcendental effect will be visible.
- Correspondence, Calcutta, November 1967
Krishna Kirtana is not for earning livelihood.
Krishna Kirtana is not meant for entertaining the public for demonstration of arts.
It is dynamic service to the Lord.
We do not therefore mind so much about the artistic presentation of Krishna Kirtana but we want to see how much a devotee is satisfying the Supreme Will.
- Correspondence, Calcutta, December 1967
We should learn to depend on Krishna more and more. Actually, Krishna is always guiding us as Super soul, but due to our forgetfulness, we do not understand that Krishna is friend everlasting.
With advance of Krishna Consciousness one is able to realize that Krishna is always with His devotees—
not only with His devotees, also with the non-devotees,
but the devotees can recognize His Presence and the non-devotees cannot.
The more you make advancement in Krishna Consciousness you will see Krishna everywhere.
- Correspondence, San Francisco, December 1967
Never expect any good from the so called society, friendship and love.
Only Krishna is the genuine friend of all living beings
and it is He alone who can give us all benediction.
The more you advance in Krishna Consciousness,
chanting Hare Krishna Hare Krishna,
the more you become spiritually advanced and happy in all respects.
- Correspondence, New York, April 1967