Room Conversation [Partially Recorded] , Indore , 1970-12-13
Prabhupāda: We have to do, but we have to do in such a way that I may not be in inconvenience. Just take something. All right. Bring something; take one piece. That's all. Finished. You were drinking before?
Devotee: Yes, I was [indistinct].
Prabhupāda: So you don't feel any inconvenience?
Devotee: No.
Prabhupāda: That's nice. You were smoking also?
Devotee: No.
Prabhupāda: That's nice. Our students, they have very quickly given up the four principles of sinful activity. And that is actually surprising to all these so-called sannyāsīs also. They are surprised. They cannot give up tea-drinking, smoking. Still, they are passing on as spiritually advanced.
They are still servant of smoking and tea, and they have become God. Just see the fun! "Nārāyaṇa." They address one another, "Nārāyaṇa." [laughter] "You are Nārāyaṇa. I am Nārāyaṇa. There is no trouble because you are Nārāyaṇa." So begin.
[break] Others not. Your father.
Child: My grandfather.
Prabhupāda: So aśakti...?
Child: [indistinct]
Prabhupāda: Heh? Ah. [end]