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to worry, their position in life is very secure and sound because
they are going back to home, back to Godhead, without any
doubt. Though they may be dressed in rags, still they are more
exalted than Kings. (Srila Prabhupada’s letter to Mr. Robert
Keene, Bombay 9 January 1973)

3 September 1997

Thank you for your letters. Don’t be confused. Go on
with your service. Chant Hare Krsna and be happy on the
transcendental platform. Radha Govinda will bless you.

16 November 1997

I wanted to ask you why is Rasikananada accepting disciples
while his Guru Maharaja is still in his body?

This was previously quite common in our sampradaya—with
the order of the guru of course.
Why is a male body better for self-realization?

The psychological makeup that goes with the male body
is generally better for philosophical understanding and
detachment. But anyone in any condition of life can chant
Hare Krsna and attain the highest perfection. Ultimately,
sincerity is the most important factor for advancing in Krsna
consciousness, and that does not depend upon what type of
body we have.
even if the greatest demon in the world tasted prasada from
Radha Govinda’s plate, how could they counter its potency?

Not possible. But note Srila Prabhupada’s comment (from
a letter):

“You may not be so advanced that you will take the karmi
remnants as prasada. The karmis should not be given so
much that there is waste.”