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Çréla Prabhupäda based on careful study of his books and
activities. Those who have actually assimilated Prabhupäda’s
books will never doubt the correctness of his teachings.
The points discussed herein have been only briefly
touched upon. Prabhupäda’s mercy, feeling separation from
him, his gratitude—each of these subjects could be expanded
into volumes. I have given just hints of the qualities that
make up the great, transcendental, kaleidoscopic personality
of our beloved spiritual master, Çréla Prabhupäda. I cannot
dare to say that I know or understand him fully, but by these
meditations I hope to purify myself by glorifying him.
Jaya Çréla Prabhupäda! also features numerous excerpts
from Çréla Prabhupäda’s writings, lectures, and conversa-
tions. Should the value of reprinting that which is published
elsewhere be questioned, my reply is that repetition of a good
thing is desirable. As hearing about Kåñëa is purifying and
helps us become attached to Him, so also hearing about Çréla
Prabhupäda has a similar effect.

Directly or indirectly, anyone who thinks of Kåñëa,
talks of Kåñëa, or worships Kåñëa becomes attached
to Him. Because Kåñëa is absolute, there is no
difference between His name, form, quality, etc. Our
intimate relation with Kåñëa can be confidentially
revived by our talking of, hearing of, or remembering
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Him. It is so done due to spiritual potency.
Similarly, the more we hear about Çréla Prabhupäda, the
more we become amazed and inspired by his extraordinary
achievements and wonderful personality, and the more we
become attached to him. And the more we become attached
to Prabhupäda, the more our hearts become cleansed and
the more we advance in spiritual life.