Books Are The Basis
Srila Prabhupada’s Trascendental Books
The Basis Of The Movement
Actually these books are the foundation stone of our movement. Whatever we are is resting on these books, so far reading them and distributing them. This should be our only motto. Letter — Bombay 31 October, 1974 74-10-31 Mexico City
In order to remain steadily fixed in Krishna consciousness there must be a sound philosophical understanding. Otherwise it will become only sentiment. Whenever you find time please read my books. Letter —Nellore — 5 January, 1976
Not a single person in the West became Kṛṣṇa conscious before the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement was founded. But when the same Bhagavad-gītā was presented as it is through the disciplic succession, the effect of spiritual realization was immediately manifested. SB 4.22.19
Our first business is this book distribution. There is no need of any other business. If this book distribution is managed properly, pushed on with great enthusiasm and determination and at the same time if our men keep spiritually strong, then the whole world will become Krishna conscious. Letter — 5 January, 1976
After 80 years, no one can be expected to live long. My life is almost ended. So you have to carry on, and these books will do everything. Room conversation, 18/2/76
They are now feeling the weight of this movement. Formerly they thought these people come and go, but now they see we are staying. Now we have set fire. It will go on, it cannot be stopped. You can bring big, big fire brigades but the fire will act. The brainwash books are already there. Even if they stop externally, internally it will go on. Our first class campaign is book distribution. Go house to house. The real fighting is now. Krsna will give you all protection. So, chant Hare Krsna and fight. Letter — Vrindaban 30 October, 1976
Srila prabhupada Transcendental Books Ki Jaya Ho