Srila Prabhupada Letter to Dr. Naik, 7th August 1975
“Regarding the free distribution of books, there is no need in this country. They have sufficient money and sometimes they pay more than the price. Here in this country if literature is given free of charge, they throw it away. In most cases we offer our books and ask for a contribution. And, sometimes they pay three times or four times the requested price. So about money matters they are very liberal. Krsna has given them...
Srila Prabhupada Letter to Jayatirtha, 22nd January 1976
“Regarding the donation of $6,000 for distribution of books, you can send one or two copies to very distinguished men. You can address them: ‘Sir, kindly have a glance over these books. If you like you can keep them and send the price or if not you can return them at our cost.’ In this way you can write them. But don't give them freely. There should be either the option to pay or return. Neither you should give...
Srila Prabhupada Letter to Mahamsa Swami, 9th September 1975
“Regarding the libraries taking the books, they can be given up to 25% discount. We shall take a standing order from them and supply whatever we can, and the balance by and...
Srila Prabhupada Letter to Srimati Jagaddhatri, Pasupati, Sailogata, and Pamela devi dasi’s, 30th July 1975
“Regarding the problem of how to be aggressive on sankirtana and submissive in the temple, my request to you is that you should go on being aggressive on sankirtana. I myself was aggressive in coming to your country. No one invited me. Even you boys and girls did not invite me. But, I came and I preached aggressively, and therefore you are now my disciples. So now you well know you have to approach the men and women of your...
Srila Prabhupada Letter to Prabhavisnu dasa, 3rd February 1975
“Regarding the question about selling records there, I have already told Hamsaduta that it may continue temporarily until the stock is finished, but you must give a book with each...
Srila Prabhupada Letter to Ajita dasa, 6th January 1975
“Regarding dishonest means being used I have never advised or taught anyone like that. That is not my idea. This record distribution has caused havoc. It should be stopped immediately. I have also asked Hamsaduta to stop it. Book distribution is our real business. If we give them a record, they simply hear some magical sounds and take it for sense gratification, but if they receive one of our books and read even one page, they...