But I thought one could get the exact same association from simply reading the books. Perhaps even better, since we know that Srila Prabhupada is a pure devotee and is present in his books, whereas the speaker of the class may or may not be on the same level. Personal association (vapuh) isn't so important. Well, it is in a way, but you can get that personal association simply by reading Srila Prabhupada's books. Hold your own private classes in the convenience of your own home (or your solitary cave in the Himalayas) simply by reading the books. Read them aloud both in the morning and in the evening. Instruction fulfilled.

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