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THE SCIENCE OF SELF-REALIZATION
Īśopaniṣad , a Vedic literature, and in this small booklet we have thoroughly discussed this point.
As far as the Hindu religion is concerned, there are millions of Kṛṣṇa temples in India, and there is not a single Hindu who does not worship Kṛṣṇa. Therefore, this Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement is not a concocted idea. We invite all scholars, philosophers, religionists, and members of the general public to understand this movement by critical study. And if one does so seriously, one will understand the sublime position of this great movement.
The chanting process is also authorized. Professor Staal's feeling of disgust in the matter of constant chanting of the holy name of Kṛṣṇa is a definite proof of his lack of knowledge in this authorized movement of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Instead of turning down the request to give Kary's course credit, he and all other learned professors of the University of California at Berkeley should patiently hear about the truth of this authorized movement so much needed at present in godless society. [Credit for the course was later established.] This is the only movement which can save the confused younger generation. I shall invite all responsible guardians of this country to understand this transcendental movement and then give us all honest facilities to spread it for everyone's benefit.
A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Spiritual Master of the Hare Kṛṣṇa Movement
The Exchange Between Śrīla Prabhupāda and Dr. Staal
January 23, 1970
Swami A. C. Bhaktivedanta
Dear Swamiji:
Thank you very much for sending me a copy of your letter to the  Los Angeles Times , now also published in the  Daily Californian . I think you will agree with me that apart from publicity, little is gained by discussing religious or philosophic issues through interviews and letters in the press; but allow me to make two brief observations.
First, I know that devotion to Kṛṣṇa is old (though definitely not as old as the  Vedas ) and has never been influenced by Christianity, Islam, or Judaism (I never referred to Buddhism in this connection). The