Prabhupāda’s Sending - Instructions and Exchanges in Service
Śrīla Prabhupāda’s correspondence is a testament to his role as the master architect of a global spiritual institution. Through the act of "sending," he maintained a personal and authoritative connection with his disciples, providing them with the necessary tools, people, and spiritual guidance to overcome the obstacles of māyā.
Deploying Spiritual Soldiers for Preaching
Śrīla Prabhupāda expertly deployed his disciples like soldiers on a battlefield, sending them to places where Kṛṣṇa consciousness was unknown. He carefully selected individuals for specific regions, ensuring that the message of Lord Caitanya reached every town and village through the sincere efforts of his spiritual sons and daughters.
- I am sending Bali Mardan to Australia to act as GBC for Australia and New Zealand until the Mayapur festival next year. Now you may concentrate on Hawaii and Japan.
- I have therefore decided to send more men from America to India to preach this cult all over the country. We require about 100 men minimum, out of whom there are about 40 men in Calcutta and Bombay and other places.
- I wish to inform you that I am sending one of my elder sannyasi disciples to Fiji for preaching and opening a Krishna consciousness temple there.
- Recently I have given Sannyas order of life to six Brahmacaris. They have been sent in different parts of the country for preaching work.
Sending Manuscripts, Tapes, and Literature
The production of transcendental books was the lifeblood of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s mission. He was constantly sending tape-recorded lectures and manuscripts to his editors and artists, urging them to produce works like the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Caitanya-caritāmṛta with great speed and care to enlighten the world.
- For Caitanya-caritamrta 19 pages of manuscript were sent yesterday and today they are sending 30 pages. So you go on making Caitanya-caritamrta and print chapterwise, and that will be very nice.
- I have again begun translating work and have so far sent Satsvarupa Prabhu three tapes from 4th Canto, 8th chapter, and will be sending many more.
- As usual, I shall send "KRISHNA" tapes to your husband with hints for you about the pictures so you and your husband can send me the complete materials for the final printing. Please consider these suggestions and do the needful.
- Today I am sending you two Krishna Conscious lectures, tape recorded into the dictaphone. Please write them properly and send me one copy.
Financial Support and Temple Development
Managing a worldwide movement required precise financial oversight from the spiritual master. Śrīla Prabhupāda personally arranged the sending of funds to critical projects like the temple in Vṛndāvana, ensuring that these international headquarters were firmly established for the benefit of all devotees.
- I am arranging to collect and send money from here for the Vrindaban project and I also want you to concentrate on collecting there. We want to finish this project as soon as possible so that we will have our Center firmly fixed up in Vrindaban.
- The purpose of sending this money is to construct our Krsna-Balarama temple at Raman Reti in Vrindaban. This money is a contribution of my ISKCON temples here in the U.S.A.
- It is understood that the Back To Godhead department is in debt by $52,000.00. I am very sorry that this has increased so much. Therefore I am sending $20,000.00. So please continue to print Back To Godhead magazine without hesitation.
- I am negotiating with one Mr. Javarali for purchasing a piece of land priced near about 13,000 Rs. Now, if I send you the equivalent in American dollars, whether it will be possible for you to pay him the above approximate price?.
Personal Guidance and Sacred Items
Śrīla Prabhupāda’s relationship with his disciples was deeply personal and fatherly. He frequently sent chanted beads, sacred threads, and specific instructions for initiation or worship, ensuring that his disciples remained spiritually protected even when he sent them into difficult preaching conditions.
- Krsna consciousness is the life of eternity and I am glad you are interested in it. So I am sending you beads chanted by me and your name is Nandakisora Brahmacari. Please follow the rules and regulations and ask Brahmananda about these rules and regulations.
- I am sending you therefore one copy of Gayatri mantra on a small tape along with specific directions for performing the ceremony. Also enclosed you will find one sacred thread duly sanctified by me and it is for Dharmaraj.
- I am sure your father will be responsive and gradually our mission may be successful. I am always praying to Krishna to protect you because I know purposefully I have sent you in a fiery condition of maya.
- Regarding initiation of the new devotees, I am sending herewith the names against each of them, the beads may be chanted upon by you and delivered by regular ritualistic ceremony.
Conclusion
The act of "sending" was for Śrīla Prabhupāda a vital instrument of his global mission. By dispatching his trained disciples, transcendental literature, and financial support, he ensured the steady growth of Kṛṣṇa consciousness across the world. His meticulous attention to detail—from correcting diacritic marks to sending chanted beads—illustrates his immense compassion and desire to see every disciple succeed in their service. Through these exchanges, Śrīla Prabhupāda remains present with his followers, guiding them through every practical and spiritual challenge they face in their preaching work.
Dive Deeper into Śrīla Prabhupāda's Vani
Śrīla Prabhupāda lives within his instructions. This article is a summary of the profound truths found in the Vaniquotes category My Sending (Prabhupada). We invite you to visit this link to study the complete compilation and experience Śrīla Prabhupāda's teachings in their direct, verbatim form.