Praghosa Dasa: It is essential that Srila Prabhupada's words are accurately reflected in his books

I have once or twice had a dream where I've found myself trying to explain to Srila Prabhupada why I did not move heaven and earth to ensure that both typos and glaring errors in books accredited to His Divine Grace were changed.

It is essential that Srila Prabhupada's words are accurately reflected in his books, as opposed to maintaining inaccuracies that somehow have found their way into his books in the first place.

When Srila Prabhupada says "full moon day" and his editor somehow records those words as "pu-mun-di" there is little doubt that all followers of Srila Prabhupada have a duty to ensure that what is written in his books is consistent with his original words.

Therefore I prefer the revised editions to any original ones that do not accurately reflect the words and message of Srila Prabhupada.

[Praghosa Dasa serves as a member of the  ISKCON Governing Body Commission.]