books are the basis but don't neglect other programs

[Guest guest]

Regarding your question about collecting, doubling book distribution, and

other programs: Srila Prabhupada wants all programs to be pushed forward,

not one program at the expense of another. Of course books are the basis of

our movement. Our position in spiritual life as well as the opportunity for

others to take part in spiritual life depends upon understanding or having a

chance to know this philosophy, by way of receiving a transcendental

literature. This society is formed for the purposes of devotees coming

together to advance in Krishna consciousness and to give others, those who

are innocent, also the chance to meet Krishna. The books are required for

the devotees who come together to advance in Krishna consciousness, and the

books are the means for the innocent to find out about Krishna. So books are

the basis of this Krishna consciousness movement. At the same time there are

many other programs and all of these must go on. The temple leaders have to

see that there is sufficient funds for maintaining whatever programs have

already been started, Deity worship, prasadam, devotee maintenance, building

expenses, festivals, etc. At the same time they have to try to economize on

all of these so that the maximum number of books can be distributed. This

requires expert management.

 

>From a letter from TKG to Krishna Katha dasa, July 19 1977, from new

vedabase