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Later in his room, Prabhupada spoke more on the topical issue. His spiritual master, Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, in considering whether articles were worthy for publication, would count how many times the word "Krsna" or "Caitanya" had been used; if these holy names had been quoted sufficiently, he would say: "That's all right. This can be used."

Prabhupada turned to Caru. "So, how many times has this man mentioned the word 'Krsna' in the article?"

Caru quickly count

A few devotees, eager to learn whether Srila Prabhupada's arrival press conference or interview had received any publicity, waited outside the local newsagency to purchase all the morning papers.

The previous night's Herald had already published a frivolously-worded article. Entitled "Even the Divine get Blueys" -- referring to the parking ticket slapped onto the car's windscreen by a zealous parking officer -- the reporters made a point of mentioning their disapproval of Srila

Tuesday, 25 June 1974

The early morning air was crisp as the Alitalia jet touched down on the airport tarmac. The sight of the plane sent the devotees crowded on the observation deck into a frenzy. They raced back to the International terminal and started chanting ecstatically to receive His Divine Grace. Since Prabhupada had chosen to visit only Melbourne this time, virtually every devotee in the entire Australasian zone had converged there. Madhudvisa, remembering the many bungle