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Radhaballabha prabhu sent a letter from Los Angeles about the upcoming publication of a book on the philosophy of Lord Kapila. As well as asking Srila Prabhupada to write a Foreword for the book, he expressed some reservations about the title and suggested an alternative for Srila Prabhupada's approval. "We would like to call the book Teachings of Lord Kapila. The subtitle 'The Son of Devahuti' may sound a bit humorous to Americans because that particular type of wording was frequently used in old-time movies. Most Westerners have never heard of the atheist Kapila, and you defeat him on the very first page of the book. Therefore we think Teachings of Lord Kapila would be the best title. It would be very compatible on the bookshelf with Teachings of Lord Caitanya." Radhaballabha also informed Prabhupada that the Eighth Canto Volume One has just gone to the printers, work is progressing on Volume Two, and "only by your mercy can we get Volume Three," he said.

Srila Prabhupada wasn't happy to hear about the proposed title change. "You may title this book, Teachings of Lord Kapila, but it must be subtitled, 'The Son of Devahuti.' That will remain, do not try to change it. The Americans may like it or not like it, but we must make the distinction between devahuti putra kapila, and the atheistic Kapila. Do not try to change anything without my permission."

- From "A Transcendental Diary Vol 4" by HG Hari Sauri Prabhu

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