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May 17, 1975 : Perth

Kurma: Watching hundreds of people walk in and out of the airport terminal, Srila Prabhupada sometimes inquired about their appearance and their clothing styles. A couple of plump, middle-aged ladies walked by. "Is it the style to be fat in Australia?" Prabhupada asked with a grin. When a boy with long hair, beard and jeans walked past, Amogha pointed out that this was the style of dress favored by university students.

"Accha," said Srila Prabhupada. "George Harrison also dresses like this."

The "in-vogue" male shoe-style of the day - elevated heels - also drew Prabhupada's attention. Amogha related that the shoes, sometimes elevated up to 15-20cm high, were called "stacks." It was not uncommon, he said, for people to twist their ankles while wearing them, all in the name of "fashion."

Prabhupada laughed lightly. "There is a Bengali proverb," he said. "Whatever you do, do something new, even if it means walking on your hands. Be different!" So-called fashion, he said, was all mental concoction.


Reference: The Great Transcendental Adventure - Kurma Dasa