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Category:My Literature (Prabhupada)

Theme Analysis

When Śrīla Prabhupāda spoke to us about his books and literature, we could feel the absolute urgency and pure love he had for delivering the suffering souls of this world. He often reminded us of his own Guru Mahārāja's instruction, describing the printing press as the "Bṛhat Mṛdaṅga" (the great drum) whose sound could reach millions of people across oceans and generations. Śrīla Prabhupāda entrusted us with his very heart and soul by making us responsible for translating, printing, and profusely distributing these transcendental books. For him, this was not just a side program; it was our main business and the financial backbone that naturally maintained the entire movement. Yet, he also cared deeply for our own spiritual protection, constantly urging us to read these very same literatures daily so we could remain strong, happy, and fully convinced in our preaching.

  • The Great Drum of Preaching: Śrīla Prabhupāda taught us that while chanting in the streets is essential, the distribution of literature is the "Bṛhat Mṛdaṅga" that can be heard from a long distance, having a tremendous effect on millions.
  • Profuse Distribution as Our Primary Duty: Time and again, Śrīla Prabhupāda emphasized that selling his books was our most important work, even superseding temple worship, because it is the most direct way to execute his mission.
  • Targeting the Intelligent Class: He specifically directed us to place his books in universities, schools, and libraries, knowing that capturing the intelligent class would eventually revolutionize the thinking of the entire society.
  • Weapons for a Spiritual Revolution: Śrīla Prabhupāda did not see his books as mere reading material. They are powerful weapons meant to defeat the ignorance of māyā and completely annihilate bogus philosophies.
  • The Natural Support of the Movement: By focusing our energy on distributing his books, Śrīla Prabhupāda promised that Kṛṣṇa would automatically provide the financial means necessary to maintain our centers and our lives.
  • Reading for Spiritual Strength: To be effective preachers, Śrīla Prabhupāda insisted that we must deeply study the literature we are distributing. He promised that reading his books soberly would bring us true spiritual ecstasy and unbreakable strength.

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