Arrival Address in London

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Arrival Address — September 11, 1969, London 690911AR-LONDON [13:43 Minutes] Arrival_690911AR-LONDON Prabhupāda: ...but I'm not very much fond of reception. I want to know how people give reception to this movement. That is my concern. Devotees: Haribol! Reporter: How long will you be in England, sir?

Prabhupāda: England, I think I am coming for the second time. Last time, in 1967, when I was going to India, I stayed here for two days only and then went away. Practically, this is the first time I have come. Reporter: And for how long now?

Prabhupāda: That I do not know. Devotees: Haribol!

Prabhupāda: I have got so many fathers and mothers to take care. So as long as they keep me, I can be.

Mukunda: If any of you gentlemen have questions, you can ask them of Prabhupāda. Reporter: Yes. Can I ask if this is a very special welcome for you, or is this a performance that you go through each day?

Prabhupāda: No. Wherever I go, I have got my disciples. In the Western countries I have got now about twenty centers, especially in America, Canada. So the American boys are very enthusiastic.

I think... Devotees: Haribol! Prabhupāda: I think I got in Los Angeles and San Francisco a very great reception. And in Ratha-yātrā festival about ten thousand boys and girls followed me for seven miles. Devotees: Haribol! Reporter: What do you try and teach, sir? Prabhupāda: I am trying to teach what you have forgotten. Devotees: Haribol! Hare Kṛṣṇa! [laughter] Reporter: Which is what? Prabhupāda: That is God.

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