You are now engaged in direct service to the Lord | Letter to Himavati

Los Angeles
26 April, 1970

Hamburg

My Dear Himavati,

Please accept my blessings. I beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter dated sometime April, and I am so glad to learn that you are making advance in Krishna Consciousness as it is scheduled. It appears that you are on the attachment platform, this is very good.

The next platform is ecstasy, and then pure love of God. So stick to your duties at the present moment, and when it is convenient you can go with the Sankirtana Party, but never neglect the Arcana regulation at any cost. If you have no time, you are not required to go with the Sankirtana Party.

Your first business is to take care of the Deities. Practically you see that everyone is appreciating your Deity worship and Srimati Radharani is smiling, so it is a great credit for you, so continue this engagement.

Regarding going together with Hamsaduta on Sankirtana Party, no, there is no need of specifically helping Hamsaduta because you are now engaged in direct service to the Lord, and it must be understood that this service is your specific duty.

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I am so glad to hear of Hamsaduta’s determination to become Krishna Conscious. The determination is difficult, Krishna Consciousness is not difficult—Krishna Consciousness is natural. One knows how to love another, so instead of loving so many others, one can very easily take to the business of loving Krishna—this is determination. That much is required, otherwise Krishna Consciousness is not difficult.
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Go on with your engagement, and it will be possible. Patiently go on.
Hope this will meet you in good health.
Your ever well-wisher,
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami