"If we want to take a particular medicine, then we have to follow the particular direction mentioned on the label of the medicine, or as directed by the physician. Similarly, the Bhagavad-Gita also should be taken or accepted as it is directed by the speaker Himself. The speaker of the Bhagavad-Gita is Lord Sri Krishna".[New York 1966]
Srila Prabhupada on ISKCON Kanpur
Srila Prabhupada says : "In Kanpur also we can hold Hare Krishna Festival. There is a big open field, it is called "Parade". There is a big Park, " Mall Road, " . So any of these places a Hare Krishna Festival can be held like in Calcutta." - Letter to Ksirodakasayi, 1972
"We Should Certainly have a centre in Kanpur. It is the third most important city in India after Bombay and Calcutta." - Letter to Aksayananda - 29 Jan, 1976
"Regarding starting a center in Kanpur, that is a very good proposal"- Letter to Loknath Dec '76
"It will be nice if you can organize Kanpur Preaching... There is enough money in Kanpur.There you can raise any amount." - Letter to Loknath , Dec 1976
