Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to your lotus feet.
This Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement that you have given us is meant to spread the mercy of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to every town and village. We are trying to expand this movement more and more. Again and again, you have emphasized that if we truly want to please you, we should distribute your books.
You also shared how your Guru Mahārāja, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, expressed this desire when there was quarreling among his disciples over the use of rooms at the Bagh Bazaar Gauḍīya Maṭha. He said it would be better to break the marble from the temple, sell it, and use the money to print and distribute books. In this way, he showed us that the real purpose is not comfortable living but spreading transcendental knowledge. Thus, the spirit of book distribution comes directly from your Guru Mahārāja’s instruction.
Therefore, the topmost priority is to print books in as many languages as possible and distribute them profusely. This is truly a book distribution movement, preaching through the bṛhat-mṛdaṅga, the printing press. You said, “I will live on forever if you distribute my books.” You also said that when you hear encouraging reports of book distribution, you feel like a young man. Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura predicted that this movement will continue for ten thousand years, and you confirmed this.
So, Śrīla Prabhupāda, according to your mood as I have understood it, we are trying to carry out this instruction in different parts of India and around the world. Wherever our devotees are – gṛhasthas, brahmacārīs, saṅkīrtana groups, and mātājīs, we are trying to ensure that your books are always being distributed.
In various parts of Indonesia, many devotees are actively engaged in book distribution and organizing Ratha-yātrā festivals. In Bangladesh, although conditions are not always favorable, devotees are sincerely endeavoring to distribute your books for your pleasure. We are also receiving a very encouraging response from college and university preaching, especially in India. Many of the best students from top institutions are coming forward. Even PhD students and highly qualified individuals are showing genuine interest in your books and are becoming devotees.
We are encouraging everyone to take part while maintaining strong sādhana. As you instructed, attending maṅgala-ārati and strictly following the four regulative principles is essential.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, I apologize for the challenges that arise as I get older. From time to time, my health creates difficulties, and I can feel danger coming. Still, I am trying my best to do what you asked me to do. As you instructed me, I am trying my best to go to Bangladesh and do whatever I can there to spread your teachings. Please empower and bless me so that I may serve you in a way that is pleasing to you by always following your instructions.
Your servant,
Subhag Swami