Their Lasting Relation. "Letter of Condolence"

"Somehow the preaching activities are going on very nicely. I am interested to know what kind of constitution you are forming. In this matter you will receive my complete cooperation, because I am a man of contructive ideas. I do not like destructive policies.

It was the desire of Srila Prabhupada and Srila Bhaktivinode Thakura that Americans perform kirtana in Sridhama Mayapura, and that opportunity has now come. Unfortunately, those who have intruded into Mayapura consider it to be their personal property. These days others are restricted from visiting that place. Srila Kesava Maharaja used to deal with these guru-tyagis (those who renounce their guru) and guru-bhogis (those who enjoy the property of their guru) with sword in hand. Anyway, last year he mentioned that he would arrange five acres of land for me in Sridhama Mayapura. You were present at that time. If you help me in this matter, I intend to make an asrama in Mayapura. American boys and girls can visit and stay there and receive proper training. By our co-operation, preaching activities can be done very nicely. Therefore, I am eager to know the details of your constitution." . . .

14. Ibid. "P.S." pg. 41.

"P.S. If you have any nice photograph of Srila Maharaja, then kindly send it to me. I will get a life size oil painting made of it, and, along with a picture of Srila Prabhupada, I will place it in my prominent centers, particularly New York, Hollywood, London, and so forth."