The devotees endured financial hardship during their early years at the Manor, due to the substantial costs involved in maintaining the large property. A habitual international traveller, Prabhupada visited Bhaktivedanta Manor in the summer of 1973 and was delighted with the new UK base. During their meeting there in August, he told Harrison: "You have given us this shelter, and Krishna will give you shelter – at his lotus feet."
During their early years at the Manor, the devotees faced financial hardships due to the high costs of maintaining the large property. A frequent international traveler, Prabhupada visited Bhaktivedanta Manor in 1973 and was delighted with the new UK base. In August during their meeting there, he told Harrison: "You have given us this shelter, and Krishna will give you shelter – at his lotus feet."