Prabhupada, Stockholm, September 8, 1973: […] I understand that in this country the farmers are taxed so heavily that they are forced to work in the factory. This is a policy of the government leaders to engage people. If anyone wants to live peacefully, save time for developing Krishna consciousness, then the leaders of the society or the government will not allow him to do so. This is the position.
So you are all fortunate, or you are so kind that you have joined this movement despite all these obstacles in this country. Not in this, all over the world. So don’t be disappointed. Go on preaching this philosophy of Krishna consciousness. There are many innocent people; they do not know what to do. There are four… For a preacher, there must be vigilance. A preacher will see four things: God, a devotee of God, innocent person, and envious, jealous persons. So a preacher should deal with these four items differently. So far God is concerned, we shall try to increase our love for God. This is one business.
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But the leaders are making plan, that if they are satisfied with their farming work, little grains and milk, then who will work in the factory? Therefore they are taxing so that you cannot live even simple life—this is the position—even if you desire. The modern leaders will not allow you. They force you to work like dogs and hogs and asses. This is the position.
But still, we have to refrain from such unnecessary hard labor. It may be that government may take action against me because I’m speaking something revolutionary. Yes. But that is the fact. Why you should work? God has made provision for the birds, beasts, animals, ants, and if I’m devotee of God, He’ll not give me food? What I’ve done wrong? So don’t be agitated in that point. You will have all your necessities of life, but you remain fixed up in your determination in Krishna consciousness. Don’t be agitated by this nonsense belief.
Thank you very much. (end)
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Your wonderful speech, from Srila Prabhupada, is simply ecstatic. Thank you to the siteminders, the Prabhupadanugas, for excellent service and maintaining the flow of pure bhakti rasa.