Quotes

[Chitra Rawale]

The more one understands that Krishna is my friend and my duty is to serve my Dearest Friend,
the more one can know that he is advancing in Krishna Consciousness.

- Letter to:  Hamsaduta, Los Angeles, November 24, 1968

[Chitra Rawale]

There is a verse in Vedic literature, Drabyamulyena Suddhati.
The source of receipt of the thing, may be not very good, but if one pays for it, it becomes purified.
So, vegetable diet when it is paid for, you can offer it in your mind to Krishna and take it.
But this Drabya means eatables, and eatables meaning vegetables, grains, milk, flowers, fruits;
meat is not considered an eatable—it is considered untouchable.
Just like if somebody purchases some stool, that does not mean it is now purified.
So meat is like that... And this  Drabyamulyena Suddhati is only in special cases like this.
It is not to be done ordinarily, or unless in special circumstance.
We should prepare our own foodstuff and offer as much as possible, of course.

- Letter to:  Brahmananda, Seattle, October 6, 1968

[Chitra Rawale]

When we remember to always have unflinching faith in the spiritual master and the message of Krishna,
we are automatically freed from the attack of Maya.
In the material concept also everyone is trying to avoid
the onslaughts of Maya but without any success.
To the sincere devotee, however,
this ocean of Maya is easily crossed by the cool breeze of Krishna's Grace.

- Letter to:  Shyamasundara, Los Angeles, November 24, 1968

[Kamlesh....@tieto.com]