March 18, 1977 : Mayapur
Satsvarupa: While Srila Prabhupada was in Mayapur, the news of the New York court decision appeared on the front page of the Times of India. On receiving it, Tamala Krishna Goswami immediately brought a copy to Prabhupada in his room and, at Prabhupada's request, read it out loud. "HARE KRISHNA MOVEMENT IS BONA FIDE RELIGION."
Washington, March 18
The Hare Krishna movement was called a "bona fide religion" yesterday by the New York High Court Justice who threw out two charges against the officials of the movement of "illegal imprisonment" and "attempted extortion." ... The Hare Krishna movement has been under pressure from various groups and this judgment is expected to stop some of the harassment in which it has been subjected in recent months.
"My mission is now successful," said Srila Prabhupada. "In 1965 I went there. This is now recognized after twelve years. I was loitering in the street alone, carrying the books. Nobody cared. Our most auspicious sign is this," said Prabhupada, "-'Hare Krishna Movement Is Bona Fide Religion.' "
The devotees discussed before Prabhupada the significance of the court decision. They also appreciated the judge and said that he was a senior man in the courts and was considered conservative. Srila Prabhupada said that he should be sent a letter of congratulations: "May God bless you for such right judgment. Live long life to serve God."
Washington, March 18
The Hare Krishna movement was called a "bona fide religion" yesterday by the New York High Court Justice who threw out two charges against the officials of the movement of "illegal imprisonment" and "attempted extortion." ... The Hare Krishna movement has been under pressure from various groups and this judgment is expected to stop some of the harassment in which it has been subjected in recent months.
"My mission is now successful," said Srila Prabhupada. "In 1965 I went there. This is now recognized after twelve years. I was loitering in the street alone, carrying the books. Nobody cared. Our most auspicious sign is this," said Prabhupada, "-'Hare Krishna Movement Is Bona Fide Religion.' "
The devotees discussed before Prabhupada the significance of the court decision. They also appreciated the judge and said that he was a senior man in the courts and was considered conservative. Srila Prabhupada said that he should be sent a letter of congratulations: "May God bless you for such right judgment. Live long life to serve God."
Reference: Srila Prabhupada Lilamrta Volume 6 - Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami
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