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Ambarisa
dasa
When I see these videos, its like having Srila Prabhupada's
association again. Not only is it a living testimony
of the remarkable transcendental personality of
Srila Prabhupada, but we are also reminded of the
wonderful association of our Godbrothers. These
video remembrances make our short time with Srila
Prabhupada seem so real and personal. We are reminded
again and again that not only was he the Founder-Acarya,
but also our loving father and humorous best friend.
The association of a pure devotee is exceedingly
rare and unique. Whatever we can do to capture the
experience for future generations is an invaluable
service.
Anuttama
dasa
I don't have much time to sit and watch the
videos one after another, but the Memories books
are wonderful. I have taken one volume with
me each of my last two trips overseas. I am
not a big reader, but the Memories Volumes are
so special. I love to read the Memories book
on the plane, to read a bit at night just before
I take rest, to read a page while my computer
is booting up, and to read it during the evening
classes I have been asked to give. The best
thing about it, is how it reveals different
devotees' inner personal experiences of Srila
Prabhupada. As time goes by, there are fewer
and fewer devotees left among us who had these
face to face exchanges. Soon there will be none
at all. The Memories books will help future
generations to understand the sweet and loving
side of Prabhupada that his books only hint
at. I especially relish how the devotees reveal
Srila Prabhupada's care, concern and compassion
for each and every one of his disciples, and
the people he met. These books reveal to us
that Prabhupada was not stereotyped. Nor was
he harsh or uncompromising in his unending effort
to attract everyone he met to Krishna. And his
humor! Prabhupada's books again hint at his
humor, but the Memories Series reveals a deep
and humorous side to our spiritual master. By
reading these books, one's love of Prabhupada
can only increase many fold. I am one of the
last group of devotees to be directly initiated
by Prabhupada. I was never able to take a morning
walk, to have a personal darshan, or to offer
personal service. Yet, for myself and for generations
of other devotees to follow, these books reveal
an intimate picture of our acarya that we hankered
for, yet time prevented us. By revealing this
deep understanding of Prabhupada, and making
it available to all; by capturing individual
disciple's most intimate and heart-filled memories
of their dear most friend and guide; and by
assuring that Prabhupada goes down in history
not just as a teacher, but as a loving friend
and guide to all he met--you have done great,
great service to the Vaishnava community, and
to all who seek to understand God and His message.
Thank you.
Vaisesika
dasa
I've always loved the Memories videos. Hearing
from the devotees about their experiences with
Srila Prabhupada has never failed to increase
my faith in His Divine Grace and the simple
but sublime process he gave us. Then recently
I read in Sanatana Goswami's commentary on Brhat
Bhagavatamrta that one of the most important
means for increasing one's faith is to hear
other's testimonials about how they came upon
the path of devotion and were inspired to take
it up. It's clear to me that your Memories of
Srila Prabhupada videos should be a staple for
anyone wishing to advance in Krsna consciousness.
Thanks for all your hard work in producing these
gems.
Visvaretah
dasa
Prabhupada Rasamrita Trust
My sandalwood book mark keeps my place
at page 121 of your heroic and mighty effort,
Memories Book Volume 1. Thank you. You have
done a masterful job.
Maitreya
dasa
The Srila Prabhupada Memories videos are a joy
to watch. These videos are another way to appreciate
the indelible mark that Srila Prabhupada made
on anyone who had close association with him,
especially for those who did not have such a
rare and unique blessing. I feel much closer
to Srila Prabhupada,as well as the God brother
and sisters who share on these videos. I laughed
and cried along with them. Siddhanta prabhu
should be highly praised for his "labor
of love" in making these available to the
public. I strongly urge any and all devotees
to make these videos part of your transcendental
library.
Prapannam
dasa
Nothing gives me greater pleasure than to see
and hear the devotees recount the pastimes of
Srila Prabhupada. Thank you again and again
for these "Memories of Srila Prabhupada".
Anuttama
dasa
ISKCON Communications
As a disciple of Srila Prabhupada who had only a
few moments of direct association with His Divine
Grace, I have found great inspiration from the ITV
Memory series. I have learned much about Prabhupada's
deep character, humor, determination, affection,
common sense, logical expertise, and loving exchanges
from these videos. Hearing a wide variety of devotees
reveal the details of their personal experiences
with Prabhupada, and their memories of his superexcellent
qualities and pastimes, increases my faith, deepens
my affection, and inspires me onward in devotional
service.
Malati
dasi
I wished to express my sincere appreciation to you
for your exemplary service to Srila Prabhupada via
the Prabhupada Memories Series. In addition to increasing
devotees knowledge and faith in Srila Prabhupada,
it is a powerful tool for giving Krishna Consciousness
to visitors and parents. Both have expressed that
viewing these videos have changed their impressions
of the Movement in a positive manner, feeling closer
to Prabhupada and more understanding of their children's
involvement. My heartfelt thanks to you with sincere
wishes that you will continue on with this most
needed service.
Mukhya
dasi
Each and every remembrance deepens my understanding
of our amazing good fortune at having been connected
with the pure devotee of Krsna. My commitment to
serving Srila Prabhupada is strengthened every time
I watch, and re-watch, the devotee's profound, sometimes
humorous, sometimes grave, pastimes with His Divine
Grace. I realize the importance of these tapes living
on for posterity as Srila Prabhupada's disciples
pass from this world. The nectar, the lessons, and
the realizations that the first generation of Hare
Krsna devotees posses will be so enlivening for
all who sit and listen.
Nrsimhananda
dasa
I think your web site is first-class. The best
part of it is your own memory. Your sincerity in
serving Srila Prabhupada is the "illumination"
in Illumination Television. Keep up the good work.
Pranaballabha
dasa
I just wanted to pass on a much belated "thank
you" for all of your hard work regarding the
Bhaktivedanta Video series you have put together.
I have relished many of these episodes and have
always come away with more of an inspired mentality
and increased focus towards this Vaishnava culture.
We owe a debt of gratitude to you and others who
have worked so hard to preserve and promote Srila
Prabhupada's eternal legacy. Again "thank you"
for your selfless service.
Aprakrita
dasa
I visited your website and I stayed there more
than one hour, and friend of mine, a Prabhupada
disciple, after reading your book (Memories
Vol.1) just started again to chant his rounds.
Thank you very much for the beautiful service
you are doing for us. So ecstatic!.
Visnu Murti
dasa (ACBSP)
There are so many "Prabhupada" evenings
where devotees talk about Prabhupada, but I
have found none that are as focused and surcharged
with Prabhupada's smaranam as the "Memories"
DVDs.
Mukta Kesa dasa
The contributions to the devotee community and to the world at large by Illumination Television could never be overstated. Distributing the glories of Srila Prabhupada and his movement is the topmost service. I believe I can safely speak for the rank and file Srila Prabhupada disciple…this Memories series both on video and in book form is the nectar of all nectars. Thank you.
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