Service to Krishna Lives Forever
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada · Vrindavan · 1977
Chapters
Prabhupāda: Jaya.
Placement of local signboards
Devotees: Jaya.
Physical weakness and health condition
[Hindi] [Hindi]
Prabhupāda: So I cannot speak. I am feeling very weak.
Canceling travel plans for Vrindavan
I was to go to other places like Chandigarh program, but I cancelled the program because the condition of my health is very deteriorating. So I preferred to come to Vṛndāvana. If death takes place, let it take here.
Teachings preserved in written books
So there is nothing to be said new. Whatever I have to speak, I have spoken in my books. Now you try to understand it and continue your endeavor.
Eternal nature of the soul
Whether I am present or not present doesn't matter. As Kṛṣṇa is living eternally, similarly, living being also lives eternally.
Living forever through devotional service
But kīrtir yasya sa jīvati [Cāṇakya Paṇḍita] = "One who has done service to the Lord lives forever." So you have been taught to serve Kṛṣṇa, and with Kṛṣṇa we'll live eternally. Our life is eternal.
Na hanyate hanyamāne śarīre
Inevitable disappearance of the body
A temporary disappearance of this body, it doesn't matter. Body is meant for disappearance. Tathā dehāntara-prāptiḥ So live forever by serving Kṛṣṇa. Thank you very much.
Devotees: Jaya! [offer obeisances] [break]