760504 - Letter to Gopal Krishna from Pusta Krsna

Honolulu,

May 4, 1976

From: Pusta Krishna

Bombay

Dear Gopal Krishna das,

Please accept my humble obeisances. I have received one letter addressed to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada from your wife. I discussed the matter thoroughly with Srila Prabhupada, and he has instructed me to write to you this letter, and the letter enclosed for your wife. Please see that she is given the letter. It is not possible for ISKCON to support your wife. That is not the business of ISKCON. If she lives in the association of devotees like the other devotees, then the necessities of life can be provided. If however you want to support your wife outside of the movement then you must have some job for this purpose. As it is unlikely that you wish to resume your work in the karmi world, Prabhupada said that why she should be restless. She has room, and board, all necessities are already there. If need be, she can stay with your mother in India, and I’m sure you would find that she would be welcomed. But, there is no possibility that we can support your wife if she goes to live in N.Y. as herein proposed. By reading these letters, I think that you will get the gist of Prabhupada’s instructions in this matter.

I hope that this meets you in good health.

Your servant,

Pusta Krishna Swami,

Personal Secretary