Books are the basis, not bucks are the basis.
We accumulate many thoughts, even during sleep. Out of all those numerous thoughts, only thoughts related to Krishna should be allowed to settle in. Make them our property and others, neti-neti, you get out of here, get out of here.
Knowledge will do its part if it is cultivated properly: knowledge will reward a person with humility.
When a devotee dances, it is not the body that dances: Atma dances, the soul is dancing. When the soul dances, then the body has no choice but to dance. When a materialistic person dances – in a marriage party or wherever they dance – their body dances. Their soul is not happy, it doesn’t take part in that dance.
We should never ever forget the sacrifices made by Srila Prabhupada for our welfare.
Wishing happiness to all. Sarve sukhina bhavantu – that is the thought.