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."
The devotees faced financial difficulties during their initial years at the Manor, owing to the considerable expenses required to keep up the substantial property. A regular international traveler, Prabhupada visited Bhaktivedanta Manor in the summer of 1973 and was pleased with the new UK base. During their meeting there in August, he told Harrison: "You have provided us this shelter, and Krishna will provide you shelter – at his lotus feet."