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Book Distribution and Leadership. “Seeing the fierce army of illusions put forward by the forces of Kali-yuga, Srila Prabhupada has released an unlimited shower of powerful arrows in the form of his books.”. Our Legacy. Importance of Book Distribution. Legacy.
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Book Distribution and Leadership “Seeing the fierce army of illusions put forward by the forces of Kali-yuga, Srila Prabhupada has released an unlimited shower of powerful arrows in the form of his books.”
Importance of Book Distribution Legacy There is no servant in this world more dear to Me. [BG: 18.69]
Lord Caitanya’s Mission Legacy
The Thakur’s Prediction Legacy “A personality will soon appear in order to preach the teachings of Sri Chaitanya all over the world…”
Guru’s Instruction Legacy “If you ever get money, print books.”
Ambassador of Goodwill Legacy
The Plan Legacy “By printing books we can actually inject our movement into the masses of people all over the world …” [Letter to Hrdayananda, 21 Dec, 1974]
Prabhupada’s Request Legacy “I want that you, all my students, shall very vigorously try for this book distribution…”
Book Distribution is… Legacy A rapid way to make spiritual advancement
Simply by this attempt …. Legacy “… you will get superior strength and knowledge about Krsna consciousness." [Srila Prabhupada’s Letter to Nandarani and Dayananda , April 29, 1968]
Our Prime Directive Legacy Leave Everyone With a Good Impression.
Legacy Our Motto: Always Better Service (A.B.S.)
Four Laws of Book Distribution 1. Your sadhana must be strong 3. The more you show, the more you sell 4. You must organize 2. You must get books
Sadhana 4 Laws Strict, serious and sincere
Sadhana 4Laws Get a taste
Sadhana 4 Laws Distribute the “Overflow”
Get Books 4 Laws You can’t distribute books that you don’t have
Get Books 4 Laws Multiple languages
4 Laws Get Books Take very good care of the books
The more you show… The more you sell… 4 Laws People are looking for Krsna Make the books visible
Organize 4 Laws Brainstorm Encourage innovation Set goals Get started
4 Laws Organize Build teams Empower leaders Create systems
4 Laws Organize Invest in tools & infrastructure
4 Laws Organize Recognize & encourage everyone • Devotee Appreciation Days (DAD)
Four Functions of a Leader 1. Provide Vision 2. Recruit 3. Train 4. Monitor
Love & Trust Cooperation Communication
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