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    From George's I-ME-MINE: "THE LORD LOVES THE ONE THAT LOVES THE LORD - I wrote after Swami A.C. Bhaktivedanta came to visit me one afternoon. His life is an example to us all. The things that most people are struggling for is fame or fortune or wealth or position: always that's their main ambition and desire in life, to be rich or famous or to have a good reputation, and really none of that is important because in the end, death will take it all away. So you spend your life struggling for something which in effect is a waste of time. After talking with Swamiji about all that I wrote the song Lord Loves The One. It's as he said (paraphrased):"

     

    <center><font color=blue>THE LORD LOVES THE ONE

    (That Loves the Lord)

     

    The Lord loves the one that loves the Lord

    And the law says if you don't give,

    then you don't get loving

    Now the Lord helps those that help themselves

    And the law says whatever you do

    comes right back on you

     

    We're all making out

    Like we own this whole world

    While the leaders of nations

    They're acting like big girls

    With no thoughts for their God

    Who provides us with all

    But when death comes to claim them

    Who will stand, and who will fall?

     

    The Lord loves the one that loves the Lord

    And the law says if you don't give,

    then you don't get loving

    Now the Lord helps those that help themselves

    And the law says whatever you do

    It comes right back on you

     

    We all move around,

    with objectives in mind,

    to become rich or famous,

    With our reputations signed,

    But the few that can reach,

    to this coveted slot,

    don't escape old age creeping,

    through their bodies like a rot

     

    While the Lord loves the one that loves the Lord

    And the law says if you don't give,

    then you don't get loving

    Now the Lord helps those that help themselves

    And the law says whatever you do

    comes right back on you

     

    </center></font><font color=red>

    A postage-type stamp with a picture of and the name of "Lord Chaitanya" is found on the song's manuscript (as well as the stationery's Hare Krishna logo). George had also doodled a Sanskrit 'Krsna' beside the title as he wrote the song.

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    George writes in his autobiography, I-ME-MINE that "AWAITING ON YOU ALL is about Japa Yoga meditation which is the repitition on beads (mala) of mantras. A mantra is mystical energy encased in a sound structure, and each mantra contains within its vibrations, a certain power. They are constructed from the fifty letters of the Sanskrit alphabet (Devanagari - language of the Gods) and they turn the mind toward the Chakras of the body.

     

    "Most mantras for Japa utilise the many names of God, and the maha-mantra has been prescribed as the easiest and surest way for attaining God-Realization in this present age. (It can also rebuild the atoms in the body and make your life sublime!)

     

    "Hari Bol"

    <center><font color=blue>AWAITING ON YOU ALL

     

    You don't need no love in,

    You don't need no bed pan

    You don't need a horoscope or a microscope

    To see the mess that you're in

     

    If you open up your heart,

    You will know what I mean

    We've been polluted so long

    Now here's a way for you to get clean

     

    By chanting the names of the Lord and you'll be free

    The Lord is awaiting on you all to awaken and see

     

    You don't need no passport

    You don't need no visas

    You don't need to designate or to emigrate,

    Before you can see Jesus

     

    If you open up your heart,

    You'll see he's right there

    He always was and will be

    He'll relieve you of your cares

     

    By chanting the names of the Lord and you'll be free

    The Lord is awaiting on you all to awaken and see

     

    You don't need no church house,

    You don't need no Temple

    You don't need no rosary beads

    or them books to read

    To know that you have fallen

     

    If you open up your heart

    Then you will see what I mean

    We've been kept down so long

    Someone's thinking that we're all green

     

    While the Pope owns 51% of General Motors

    And the stock exchange is the only thing He's qualified to quote us

     

    But the Lord is awaiting on you all to awaken and see

    By chanting the names of the Lord you'll be free

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    For Mahaksa

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    Srila Prabhupada,

     

    You and George are about to "change the face of the world" again. That wonderful song My Sweet Lord will be re-released as soon as the Harrison family gives its formal permission:

     

    http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,4-2001561206,00.html

     

    A new generation of devotees is about to be born. The future is now assured. All glories to Srila Prabhupada and my sweet George - the only song-writing duo to eclipse Lennon and McCartney!

     

    This kirtan's for you, Srila Prabhupada, from your very grateful Sriman George.

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    His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada glorifies his devotee, Sriman George Harrison:

     

    He is attracted by our Sankirtana Party and if Mr. George Harrison takes the leading part in organizing a huge Sankirtana Party consisting of the Beatles and our Iskcon Boys surely we shall change the face of the world so much politically harassed by the maneuvers of the politicians. The people in general are in need of such movement.

    .................

    I am so glad that Mr. Harrison is composing songs like "Lord which we so long ignored". He is very thoughtful. When we actually meet, I shall be able to give him thoughts about separation from Krishna, and they will be able to compose very attractive songs for public receptions. The public is in need of such songs, and if they are administered through nice agents like the Beatles, it will surely be a great success.

    .................

    Regarding the record you recorded with Mr. Harrison, it is very much encouraging because a record issued by the Beatles will have immediate great market, and we want only that this Hare Krishna chanting is participated in by many millions of people.

    .................

    Regarding your recording of Nama Om and Hare Krishna, it is very, very good and everyone says that it is technically all-perfect. So your endeavor to induce the Beatles to cooperate with us is successful to a greater extent. Now when I shall go to London I shall carry with me various other recordings sung by me, and if these recordings can be attuned in the same technical perfection, then under my direction we can produce at least one dozen Hare Krishna recordings in varieties of tunes. I am sure people will like them very much when they are presented through Mr. George Harrison and his company. I am very glad to learn that Mr. George Harrison was playing on harmonium and guitar; Digvijaya and Gurudasa were playing karatalas; Yamuna and Malati were singing; and you were playing dilruba. Kulasekhara is so nice khole player I thought it was being played by Mukunda. Why do I not find the name of Mukunda?

    .................

    Our, the George Harrison, the famous Beatle, he is supplying beads and bags to his friends: "Chant Hare KRSNa." And he has written in his record that "Anyone who is friend of KRSNa, I am his friend."

    .................

    The Hare Krishna record is selling very nicely. Yesterday, it sold 5,000 copies, and this week it is on the chronological list as #20. They say next week it will come to be #3, and after that it may come to #1. So they are very much hopeful of this record. Mr. George Harrison appears to be very intelligent boy, and he is by the Grace of Krishna fortunate also.

    .................

    In London, however, we get some income by sales of "Hare Krishna Mantra" record and similarly in the U.S.A. we get some income by selling "Govinda" records and other similar records. From London the "Hare Krishna Mantra" record has worldwide sales. This is managed by Mr. George Harrison, the famous English musician, who is my uninitiated devotee.

    .................

    Devotee (5): Just like in the KRSNa book it says anyone who reads this, he will become a devotee.

    PrabhupAda: Yes, that's a fact. Anyone who reads that book, he will become VaiSNava.

    Devotee (5): And a year ago in a mall in Pittsburg, because I stay at the Pittsburg temple, I gave a big KRSNa book to a...

    PrabhupAda: George has become?

    TripurAri: Pardon?

    PrabhupAda: George, George Harrison.

    TripurAri: George Harrison?

    PrabhupAda: He has become a devotee of KRSNa.

    TripurAri: He has?

    Devotee (1): He's living in the temple?

    PrabhupAda: No. He, not temple, but he chants always. He is keeping one JagannAtha within the bead. He showed me: that "I have put..." He saw me in VRndAvana.

    .................

    PrabhupAda: That record which was done by George Harrison?

    Carol: Yes. It's very rare to find music like that here.

    PrabhupAda: George Harrison has contributed many. He gave me first of all nineteen thousand dollars for printing KRSNa book. Now he has purchased one house in London, and we are using that. It is two hundred thousand pounds. Yes, he is a good boy, good soul.

    Carol: You don't have a group in Perth, do you?

    PrabhupAda: He is also chanting Hare KRSNa. Yes. He chants all day Hare KRSNa. He has made some record, "KRSNa."

    Amogha: "My dear Lord, I really want to see You." Something like that.

    PrabhupAda: Like that, yes. "KRSNa" he has said.

    SrutakIrti: Yes. His latest album, "KRSNa Where Are You?"

    Amogha: Oh, I haven't seen it.

    PrabhupAda: And in the record album he has given this picture.

    .................

    George Harrison: When my mother died I had to send my sister and father out of the room, because they were getting emotional, and I just chanted Hare KRSNa.

    PrabhupAda: She chanted.

    George Harrison: I did.

    PrabhupAda: Oh, very nice, so she could hear?

    George Harrison: I don't know, I don't know, she was in like a coma or something. It was the only thing I could think of.

    PrabhupAda: When it happened?

    George Harrison: In 1970. It was the only thing I could think of that may be of value, you know.

    PrabhupAda: Anyway, if she has heard Hare KRSNa, she'll get the benefit. Either she chants or somebody chanting, if she hears, zravaNaM kIrtanam, both the same thing. Little chance. Svalpam apy asya dharmasya trAyate mahato bhayAt. So let us practice in such a way that at the time of death we may remember. That is success. TyaktvA dehaM punar janma naiti mAm eti kaunteya [bg. 4.9]. So you are reading KRSNa repeatedly? KRSNa book you are reading repeatedly?

    George Harrison: Well, you know, I read it every so often. I always take the GItA with me wherever I go. I mean that's the one I just keep all the time. But you know, I'll just sometimes read a little of something, a little bit of something else. I've never been a great reader.

    PrabhupAda: (laughs) No, you have got chance here to think soberly. But on account of your chanting "KRSNa" so many people are chanting.

    George Harrison: I don't think it's on my account.

    PrabhupAda: No, they say "George chants Hare KRSNa." They say. Do they not?

    Mukunda: Yes.

    PrabhupAda: And you have got many thousands followers.

    George Harrison: It's nice, but I think we all...

    PrabhupAda: Anyway, you go on chanting. That will influence. There is a poetry written by, I think in the Caitanya-caritAmRta. Rupa GosvAmI is wondering, "I do not know what sweetness there is in these two words, KRS-Na."

    GurudAsa: The verse starts with priya, "dear."

    PrabhupAda: Varna-dvayI. You remember this verse? No jane, "What kind of nectar it is there in these two words, KRS-Na?"

    ..................

    Regarding George Harrison, I am sure he will improve now in Krishna Consciousness. Krishna Consciousness is developed only by service. So he has very willingly and gladly served Krishna in many ways. The recent "Govinda" record, which your good wife has sung along with you, is certainly super-excellent, and it has become so nice because of George's attention upon it. So whenever this nice boy comes to our Temple, please receive him very nicely. Give him Prasadam and if possible talk with him about Krishna, and thus he will advance more and more in Krishna Consciousness.

    When I remember all of you in London, as well as George Harrison, I become very happy because the combination is very much hopeful. I am so glad to learn that George has said, "I don't want to make nonsense records any more." This version of George I consider very valuable. His popularity and his great talent can be very nicely utilized by producing such nice records as "Govinda," instead of producing something nonsense. In our Vaisnava literature there are hundreds and thousands of nice purportful songs, and if those songs, under George's supervision, are recorded, I think it will bring a great revolution in the record making business.

    So when he says that he does not wish to produce nonsense this does not mean that he has to close his business. On the other hand, he will get greater opportunity for producing finest transcendental records which are still unknown to the world. When you meet him again, you can talk with him what I am speaking to you in this letter. My special thanks are due to your good wife, Srimati Yamuna devi. Her singing songs of Krishna Consciousness, and Krishna will certainly bless her and you all.

    ..................

    But one thing is, our experience is that such big men will not help us -- except if there is some rare soul like Mr. George Harrison, and they must be guided also by our personally contacting them again and again and slowly build-up the relationship. We are more interested that the mass of men shall support us -- what good a handful of high-class supporters will do? Just like in your country, there was election, and the opponent of Mr. Nixon, he was supported by all high-class men, but because Mr. Nixon had help of the common men he was successful and won the fight. But, if even one such high-class man becomes preacher on our behalf, if he actually becomes converted to Krishna Consciousness preaching work, then that is the best contribution of your preaching also. Just like George, now he is practically converted and he is only preaching about Krishna, and he has done that from the beginning--I think you knew him in London also, so you know how he is helping us push on the preaching--so that type of big personality, if you can catch one or two such men for preaching contribution, oh, that will be wonderful achievement for you. We want that the mass shall support us, but we want that the class shall preach for us, that is the distinction. Is it clear? Please inform me from time to time how that programme, of inducing influential men to preach somehow or other our Krishna philosophy is progressing. I know that you have got good ability to do that work, I remember how you used to bring so many big men to see me in London, at that John Lennon's house. So if you sincerely desire to serve Him in that way, Krishna will give you every opportunity and intelligence how to seize it up, that He says:

    tesam satata-yuktanam

    bhajatam priti-purvakam

    dadami buddhi-yogam tam

    yena mam upayanti te

    [bg. 10.10]

    ..................

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    It is easy to understand the "outrage" against those who deny George's true self - for that is an indirect insult to Sri Krsna. It usually reveals the heart of the person and their antagonistic attitude towards Krsna.

     

    As George wrote on the Extra Texture album: OHNONOTHIMAGAIN. The Archie Bunkers say, "I like his tunes, but not him or his religion - just play some Beatle tunes will ya - yah yah yah".

     

    Believe me, out in the world one learns to keep his devotion private, but I won't get into the sad reasons here. His bravery and generosity in this area was one of George's most glorious qualities.

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    From http://abbeyrd.best.vwh.net/news/709georgenewcancer.html

    (12/5/01) Here are the statements given by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Gerry Scott, at the candlelight vigil held in memory of George Harrison at St. George's Hall, Liverpool, on Monday:

     

    "Tonight we are gathered here in memory of George Harrison, a true son of Liverpool, whose music reached out to the whole world and shaped a generation. George was a truly gifted musician. But he was much more than that. His ideals and his love of peace inspired countless thousands. His loss will be deeply felt but his vision will live on.

     

    When George wrote the words for "My Sweet Lord" you get the feeling that it was more than a song - it was a genuine prayer. George was a person who seemed to have achieved his own inner peace and I'm sure, if he was able to ask for a lasting memorial it would be for everyone to pray for lasting peace for the whole world. Tonight's tribute has been spritual and moving - in keeping with the spirit of the man. It has been very simple, for George was never one for pomp and circumstance.

     

    Earlier on I was joined by the children from George's former school, Dovedale Primary, in planting a sturdy English oak in the grounds of the Peace Garden in St John's Garden behind us here. As it grows over the years it's branches will reach out towards the tree we planted last year in memory of John Lennon.

     

    The city of Liverpool has lost two of its brightest stars - but we shall forever be grateful for the music and the memories which The Beatles gave us.

     

    I will shortly ask you to take part in a minute's silence and meditation. After that there will be an opportunity to sign the books of condolences which are in St George's Hall. Now if we can all join together in a minute's silence."

     

     

    Also, here is the statement from Councillor Gerry Scott, Lord Mayor of Liverpool, before the planting of a 'tree of life' in the city's Peace Garden, behind St George's Hall, Liverpool. The tree was planted by children from George Harrison's old school - Dovedale Junior School:

     

     

    Firstly, I would like to thank the pupils from George Harrison's former school, Dovedale Primary for joining us here tonight. They are here today to help us plant this English Oak tree in memory of George and it is very appropriate that we should do so. George had an interest in horticulture and gardening. He made a significant donation to the Palm House in Sefton Park, for example.

     

    And it is appropriate that we should plant this tree near to one that was planted in memory of John Lennon. It is, perhaps, not too fanciful to think that over the years their branches might reach out towards each other.

     

    And George's tree is also between an Indian bean tree and the Tree of Heaven - given George's interest in India and spiritual matters I am sure you would agree that this is a very fine place for a permanent memorial to him. And as it grows over the years our memories of George will live on. So, it is in memory of George Harrison that we now dedicate this tree to him.

     

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    Driving alone across Canada I became addicted to singing the new hit My Sweet Lord, searching the AM bands night and day to keep singing. I was imagining that God was in the passenger seat, tears flowing down my face. "Really want to see you Lord". I likely unknowingly got in my first few rounds during that six day trek.

     

    Later in 1974 I had been reading a seekers' book (George even wrote a song about it later) called "REMEMBER BE HERE NOW". It recommended 'hanging out' with a book called the Bhagavad-gita from India. By this time I was quite infatuated with Lord Rama, so I decided I would try to find this Gita book.

     

    I had tickets for the Harrison concert two days later in Toronto and as I approached the concert doors, Krsna sent one of His servant's servants' servants to present me with a Bhagavad-gita As It Is.

     

    "I would like to give you this book", Krsna Katha das said. It was sankirtana at its finest.

     

    I couldn't take my eyes off of George, slappin'n'tappin' all night long. He was larger than life, and everything else was lifeless by comparison. He kept looking towards me, but I guess it was the Gita he was attracted to.<font size=-3><font color="#dedfdf">

     

    [This message has been edited by gHari (edited 12-05-2001).]

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    Yes, I believe that George knew Krsna. He said that chanting helped him see God. That is why he had no fear of death. That is why he had so much affection for Srila Prabhupada that he donated $30 million to save his ISKCON. That is why his last word was "Krsna".

     

    After all his silence upon being tortured by a wicked world for bravely revealing his devotion, George has made a statement to every human on the planet, in terms they can really understand, stronger than anyone has made: despite having hundreds of millions of dollars and incredible fame he chose to spend much of his time chanting "Hare Krsna", to be surrounded by the Mahamantra in his last times, to utter "Hare Krsna" with his final breath, and to give a fortune to his master's mission. This story will tell the world in very real terms, whether they want to hear it or not, that this great personality had absolute faith in Lord Caitanya's message.

     

    And it's not over yet. Every time someone buys his music they will receive a good karma bonus, for they will be indirectly donating to ISKCON. And of course, My Sweet Lord will continue for decades.

     

    Krsna saw fit that the world will know of George's "private" life. George and Krsna are shouting to the world:<font color=blue><center><h3>"George is Krsna's".</H3></center></font><font size=-3><font color="#dedfdf">

     

    [This message has been edited by gHari (edited 12-05-2001).]

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    Krsna gave a very short list of do's and don'ts, namely: remember Me, and do not forget Me. Then He reduced that to one single instruction.

     

    It is our mind that thinks we need more - because it wants to be in control. If we are attached to keeping the mind in control, then I guess having guidelines is one way of censoring our foolishness.

     

    However, I feel it is important to keep the real message in mind at least. Otherwise the watered-down version will dominate our lives, and we will continue to live completely on the mental platform. We will be nice guys for sure, but have no real relationship with reality.

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    Just surrender.

     

    Give up the attachment to the mind as the lord and master. It is the mind who demands these silly lists of do's and don'ts. Instead of remembering Krsna we will be remembering our little shopping lists for this and that; and Krsna will be locked out.

     

    He knows the next step. Indeed, ONLY He knows the next step. To instill proper habits in our kids, it will be more effective to work on ourselves instead of our kids.

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    http://www.tehelka.com/others/backend/news/ShowNews.asp?NewsID=6024

     

    "He had some close friends that he has known since the 1960s with him at the end. There was chanting and praying and he was at peace," he said.

     

    The Hare Krishna followers at his bedside in the home of a Los Angeles friend of Harrison's were Shyamasundar Das and Mukunda Goswami.

     

    "During his last days, Krishna devotees were by his side and he left his body to the sounds of the Hare Krishna Mantra," they said in a statement obtained here.

     

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