*Prabhupāda:* Now I have given my program. You tackle, GBC men. At least, don't make me Alexander the Great in my lifetime. (laughs) They say, "You are great, great, great." But don't make it small while I am living.
*Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:* Or after. We will never make you that way.
*Prabhupāda:* Eh.
*Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:* We should never do that.
*Prabhupāda:* That's... That's my request.
*Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:* You've always said to us, at least whatever we have, maintain it.
*Prabhupāda:* And people are recognized I am great. *Don't make me small.* I'll not give you much trouble, but I am now invalid. What can I do?
*Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:* It seems like even though you're invalid, it gives us more opportunity to serve you.
*Prabhupāda:* Thank you. What can I do? (laughs) I have to give, give you that opportunity. I cannot do without it.
*Tamāla Kṛṣṇa:* It seems that it is your mercy to us.
*Prabhupāda:* All right, go on.
*(Room Conversation about Gṛhasthas — 17 July 1977, Vṛndāvana)*
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