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Prabhupada did not accept criticism unless we had a positive correction.
I heard from secretary Prabhupada, Upendra, that devotees in Japan were thrown out of the country and that our Society is at risk. This disturbed me as I spent three years in Japan. I felt that the devotees there, headed by Gurukripa and Yashodananda, were in a passionate mood to raise money. They didn't want to register the Society and keep it in good condition.
In this restless mood, I entered Prabhupada's room. Srila Prabhupada was alone. I burned out ′′ I knew this was going to happen ". Srila Prabhupada looked at me as if saying, ′′ What kind of aboriginal entered my room?" I said, ′′ We are being thrown out of Japan, but we have Radha's Deity - Krishna is there ".
Srila Prabhupada was sad and said soberly: ′′ I didn't want this to happen. Ok you can come back ". I was shocked. I thought, ′′ Oh God, what have I done? I opened my mouth and now I need to get back to Japan. I didn't want to do this ". That's
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Drug addicts seek love, security, amusement, and thus relief from material pain. A positive alternative is available; ie Krsna consciousness. Eternal love and dignified service is available, so the self identity can be healed. Intoxicators are seeking their constitutional position, though they do not usually know what is driving them. Intoxication is good, look at the intoxicated activities of those in Krsna and Mahaprabhu's pastimes; but that intoxication is natural, not artificial. Taking earthly intoxicants can bind one to temporary things, as well as create poverty ,crime, illness, and social troubles. Try to avoid them, take to chanting hare krsna and be vegetarian. Certainly never drink alcohol. So many lives are ruined due to that demonic assault. You will find a much better life if you can find spiritual happiness, and a good destination.

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