Lotus flower at dawn

HK. TgSP. TgHPS.                                        

Please accept my humble reverences


                                                       Lotus flower at dawn


You were singing… I didn't understand.

What were you expressing?

My heart was translating the beautiful song.

And I, without understanding


The washing began upon the resplendent Deities

Outlining the refreshing play of Their brilliance

the heart, your words…

Beautiful… divine


Those I didn't understand…

Later

The day again…the sun and the clouds, the memory

The heart without stopping


Neither by night nor by day…

I, without understanding

the resplendent Deities

Beautiful… divine

 

HK Govinda HK Ram Rama

KK Madusudana HH Radha Radha

HR Ram Ram HR Hare Hare

RR Krisna Krisna HH Radha Radha


ENC das


HpS - "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_van_Dyke_Jr."

Time is

Too slow for those who Wait,

Too swift for those who Fear,

Too long for those who Grieve,

Too short for those who Rejoice,

But for those who Love,

Time is not.


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Thank you.



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Hk TgSP TgHPS

Por favor acepta mis humildes reverencias

                                            Flor de loto en el amanecer 


Cantabas… yo no comprendía

¿Qué exponías?

El corazón traducía la hermosa canción

Y yo sin entender


El lavado principiaba sobre las refulgentes Deidades

Contorneando el juego refrescante de Sus brillos

 el corazón, tus palabras…

Bellas… divinas


las que no comprendía…

Más tarde

Otra vez el día…el Sol y las nubes, la memoria

El corazón sin detenerse


Ni de noche ni de día…

 yo sin comprender

las refulgentes Deidades

Bellas… divinas

 

HK Govinda HK Ram Rama

KK Madusudana HH Radha Radha

HR Ram Ram HR Hare Hare

RR Krisna Krisna HH Radha Radha

 

ENC das

       

Queen·s Enghish

Hare Krisna

TGSP

TGHPS

PAMHO

 

Dear Maharaja:

 

I write the letters I send to the blog in Spanish… then I separate the paragraphs with ample spaces, and each paragraph is translated into English individually using Google Translate. Perhaps, by operating the program this way, the translation will be easier to read.


HpS - Do you understand English? I have comprehension of Spanish like a 12-14 year old.

 

As for the percentage of comprehension achieved by reading the book Krishna in Spanish, I don't know…

 

I recall hearing from you about your personal experience with the book Krishna (II), that you acquired it without knowing exactly what it was about. And how, after finishing it, you reflected on the work, questioning its veracity, or perhaps the incredible "deception" that what was manifesting itself before you at that moment might represent.

 

Among other things… I remember imagining him at that moment, trying to ascertain the possibility of missing or stuck-together pages…

 

In my personal case… by the time the book Krishna (I) in Spanish came into my hands, I was extremely passionate about the first literary forays of The Bhagavad-gītā as it is… after having identified it by the quote —8:17— mentioned in The Science of Self-Realization.

 

Of course, the arrival of the book Krishna (I) in Spanish—27 years ago—provided the necessary surge of enthusiasm to make me devour it without the slightest hesitation. TgsSP.

 

To this day… after having read it several times, I am unable to provide a detailed and understandable explanation for others about “1/The Advent of Lord Krishna.” And, from what I understand… this inability would be evidence of not understanding the pastime correctly.

 

Since this pastime is preliminary… I can deduce that I would not understand the rest either, despite “believing” I could acceptably explain such successive pastimes.

 

Aside from what has been said… I feel that my faith in Krishna(Krisna-lila) is sincere… that the Lord is present in everything… and that, by the grace of Srila Prabhupada, we have begun to understand Him by intending to remain surrendered in the dust of His lotus feet. And that… by the mercy of His pure devotee, this insignificant ant can accept—with a certain urgency and determination—raising its arms in constant supplication…

 

Hare Krisna Hare Krisna

Krisna Krisna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama

Rama Rama Hare Hare

 

And, in that accessible, merciful and so “simple” way, evolve as far as Krishna allows.

 

Please, Maharaja, I humbly beg you to forgive my offenses and be merciful to this tailless monkey.

 

Thank you for everything!…

 

All glory to SP

All glory to You

 

ENC dās



HpS - Esteemed tail-less monkey, paoho, after so many months of writing this letter has you understanding of the KRSNA book changed?

It is maybe the most central book in all of our meditations.


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Hare Krisna

TGSP

TGHPS

PAMHO

 

Querido Maharaja: Las cartas que envío al blog las escribo en español… luego separo los párrafos con espacios amplios y así, cada párrafo en particular (por separado) es traducido al inglés por medio del Google Translate. Quizá, operando el robot de esa manera, la traducción se lea mejor.

 

En cuanto al % comprensivo obtenido por leer el libro Krisna en español, no lo sé…

 

Recuerdo haber oído de usted, su experiencia personal respecto al libro Krisna (II), que habiéndolo adquirido sin saber exactamente de qué se trataba. Y como… luego de haber concluido su lectura… reflexionara acerca de la obra… preguntándose a sí mismo sobre la veracidad, o bien, sobre el increíble “embuste” que podría significar aquello que se manifestaba en ese momento ante usted.

 

Entre otras cosas… recuerdo imaginarlo en ese instante, tratando de constatar la posibilidad de páginas faltantes o pegadas entre sí…

 

En mi caso personal… para el momento en que llegara a mis manos el libro Krisna (I) en español, me encontraba sumamente apasionado en las primeras incursiones literarias de El Bhagavad-gītā tal como es… luego de haberlo identificado por la cita —8:17— mencionada en La ciencia de la autorrealización.

 

Por supuesto que la llegada del libro Krisna (I) en español —hace 27 años— significó la sobrecarga de entusiasmo necesaria para abalanzarme sobre su lectura sin mediar el mínimo cuidado. TgsSP.

 

A la fecha de hoy… luego de haberlo leído ya varias veces, no podría desarrollar una explicación detallada y comprensible para los demás sobre “1/El advenimiento del Señor Krisna”. Y, por lo que tengo entendido… dicha incapacidad sería evidencia de no comprender el pasatiempo correctamente.

 

Siendo dicho pasatiempo lo preliminar… puedo deducir que tampoco estaría comprendiendo el resto, pese a “creer” poder explicar de manera aceptable los pasatiempos sucesivos.

 

Al margen de lo dicho… siento que mi fe es sincera respecto a Krisna-lila… que el Señor se encuentra presente en todo… y que, por la gracia de Śrīla Prabhupāda, hemos comenzado a comprenderlo mediante la intención de permanecer rendidos entre el polvo de sus pies de loto. Y que… por la misericordia de Su devoto puro, esta insignificante hormiga puede aceptar —con cierta urgencia y determinación— alzar sus brazos en constante ruego…

 

Hare Krisna Hare Krisna

Krisna Krisna Hare Hare

Hare Rama Hare Rama

Rama Rama Hare Hare

 

Y, de esa manera accesible, misericordiosa y tan “simple”, evolucionar hasta donde Krisna lo permita.

 

Por favor, Maharaja, le ruego humildemente que perdone mis ofensas y sea misericordioso con este mono de cola amputada.

 

¡Gracias por todo!…

 Todas las glorias a SP

Todas las glorias a Ti

ENC dās

Pies de loto

Hare Krishna, dear Maharaja.

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

 

                  “If we have lotus feet, they are Srila Prabhupada’s.”

 

These words, born from his lips, continue to resonate in the sanctuary of my memory like the Maha Mantra itself. They alone illuminate this humble offering, for my insignificant voice would be the arrogant shout of my ill-mannered throat… without the fragrant trace of his example. Even so, with a trembling heart, I place these lines at the feet of his mercy.

 

In that phrase, like a lotus at dawn, unfolds the hidden essence of all the Vedas: the radiant science of pure bhakti. It melts the butter in the hearts of white swans and, at the same time, chisels with sacred fire the iron of those who seek refuge. In its simplicity, that statement reveals the summit and the root of devotion.

 

Only through the light of his absolute surrender can these words aspire to avoid becoming offensive. For all value stems from his indissoluble bond with the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada. Without that connection, my attempt would be dust scattered by the wind… with it, at least, it becomes a trail of incense drifting toward grace. I believe.

 

In You, beloved Maharaja, acintya-bhedabheda-tattva becomes living form… the subtle dance between unity and difference manifests in Your steadfast and gentle service… in Your presence that does not impose, yet sustains that teaching which it caresses while guiding with a sure hand.

 

You do not describe the truth - You embody it-.

 

The heart, as it draws near to His presence… recognizes an ancient melody. Tears arise that do not wound, but heal, while His relief emerges… a relief that does not lull us to sleep but ignites us. In that silent exchange of heart to heart, one understands that mercy is not a concept, but a breath given without asking for anything in return.

 

Therefore, these words are presented now as gentle affirmations, devoid of any hint of defiance. Everything in this offering seeks to bow, never to rise. It seeks to honor, not to dispute. It seeks to serve, rather than to opine. I accept, from this moment forward, any correction from you… I know your vision is clear, even when mine is clouded by ignorance.

 

Confident that Sri Krishna, in due time, will reveal the intelligence necessary to fully understand his instructions, I am ready to follow his guidance with the little strength I possess, even if it is minimal and unruly, even if my hands tremble, even if my heart is not yet pure.

 

May Lord Nrishimhadeva extend His protective arc of fire over you.

May His divine claws ward off all danger, dissolve all shadows, and safeguard your mission, your body, your words, and your eternal service to Srila Prabhupada.

May His sacred roar keep your path clear so that you may continue to illuminate ours.

 

HpS - "The time has come the Walrus said, talk of many things, of ships and sails and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings, and why the sea is boiling hot, and whether pigs have wings", Lewis Carrol, "Alice in Wonderland".


Pigs like us have wings if a Spiritual Master like Srila Prabhupada smiles upon us, no?




TGSP

All glories to You

Hare Krishna - Hare Rama

ENC das

 

 

 

 

Hare Krishna, querido Maharaja.

Por favor acepte mis humildes reverencias.

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada

 

        “Si en caso tenemos pies de loto, son los de Srila Prabhupada.”

 

Estas palabras, nacidas de sus labios, continúan resonando en el santuario de mi memoria como el Maha Mantra mismo. Ellas, por sí solas, iluminan esta humilde ofrenda, pues mi insignificante voz sería el grito prepotente de mi mal educada garganta… sin el rastro perfumado de su ejemplo. Aun así, con el corazón tembloroso, deposito estas líneas a los pies de su misericordia.

 

En esa frase se abre, como un loto al amanecer, la esencia oculta de todos los Vedas: la ciencia radiante del bhakti puro. Ella derrite la mantequilla del corazón de los cisnes blancos y, al mismo tiempo, cincela con fuego sagrado el hierro de aquellos que buscamos refugio. En su sencillez, esa declaración revela la cima y la raíz de la devoción.

 

Sólo gracias a la luz de su entrega absoluta estas palabras pueden aspirar a no convertirse en ofensa. Pues todo valor proviene de su vínculo indisoluble con los pies de loto de Srila Prabhupada. Sin esa conexión, mi intento sería polvo disperso por el viento… con ella, al menos, se vuelve un rastro de incienso flotando hacia la gracia. Creo yo.

 

En Usted, querido Maharaja, acintya-bhedabheda-tattva se vuelve forma viviente: la danza sutil entre unidad y diferencia se manifiesta en su servicio firme y dulce… en su presencia que no impone y sin embargo sostiene esa enseñanza que acaricia mientras guía con mano segura.

Usted no describe la verdad… la encarna.

 

El corazón, al acercarse a su compañía… reconoce una antigua melodía. Surgen lágrimas que no hieren, sanan, mientras surge el alivio suyo… el que no adormece y nos enciende. En ese intercambio silencioso de corazón a corazón, uno comprende que la misericordia no es un concepto, sino un aliento que se entrega sin pedir nada.

 

Por ello, estas palabras se presentan ahora como afirmaciones suaves, desprendidas de cualquier sombra de desafío. Todo en esta ofrenda desea inclinarse, nunca alzarse. Desea honrar, no disputar. Desea servir, en lugar de opinar. Acepto, desde ya, cualquier corrección de su parte… sé que su visión es clara, incluso cuando la mía se nubla por ignorancia.

 

Confiado en que Sri Krishna, en el momento oportuno, revelará la inteligencia necesaria para comprender plenamente sus instrucciones, me dispongo a seguir su guía con la poca fuerza que poseo, aunque ella sea mínima y revoltosa, aunque mis manos tiemblen, aunque mi corazón aún no sea puro.

 

Que el Señor Nṛsiṁhadeva extienda sobre Usted Su arco de fuego protector.

Que sus garras divinas aparten todo peligro y disuelvan toda sombra y resguarden su misión, su cuerpo, sus palabras y su servicio eterno a Srila Prabhupada.

Que su rugido sagrado mantenga libre su sendero para que continúe iluminando el nuestro.

 

TGSP

Todas las glorias a Ti

Hare Kṛṣṇa- Hare Rama

ENC das

 

Hare Krsna

HK

TgSP

TgHPS

PAMHO

 

Dear Maharaja: please accept my most humble reverences at your feet.


HpS/ASA - AgtSP!!!! Paoho....


 I wish to offer my sincere apologies once again for the message that arrived on your blog. It was not my intention to send any letter or content. I was simply trying, rather clumsily, to learn how to attach photographs, and due to my lack of technical knowledge, the system sent what was in the fields, which I had hastily filled in by typing... just so the system would allow me to continue.

None of it made any sense or served any purpose, and I take full responsibility for my oversight.

 

HpS/ASA - I don't think we have sent it. I bought a copy of a movie on Amazon by doing the same thing. I think it was Forbidden Kingdom with Jackie Chan and Jet lee!


Upon reflection… something very simple, essential, and nothing new comes to mind… -I must always remember Krishna-.

 

It is more than evident that when one forgets this, thinking –who knows what–, these kinds of entanglements arise.

 

I should have written “Hare Kṛṣṇa” spontaneously and consciously, instead of mechanically typing anything like -jjjhhhh- which sounds like a snake annoyed by frustration.


HpS - 🐸 ritvik!? ritvik!?


Even in a minor, technical act, that lack of memory reveals how easily a fallen comrade is scattered when consciousness is separated, even for an instant, from duty.

 

Please forgive me for this entirely unintentional situation. I appreciate your patience and mercy.


HpS - It happens all the time, no? Yet, because we are chanting daily, our intelligence is conditioned to the Holy Names and it tells our mind, "That is Maya. Correct it".

We would like to remember where we saw it, but we remember a video clip where Rama tells Laskmana that there is not mistake we can make that we cannot correct.


 We'll keep trying, and once I have all the images... and after I've learned how to upload photos to the blog perfectly, we'll make new and successful attempts. Eternal thanks!

 

HK

TgSp

All the glory of You

ENC das


HpS - Thank you. I see like five previous Posts by your good self. We are now beginning to catch up on our mail. This international tour has kept us busy at ever moment.

We have thirty minutes until we leave for the next program here in Santiago.

Lettuce use 15 for those Posts! 🙂


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HK

TgSP

TgHPS

PAMHO

Querido Maharaja: por favor acepta mis más humildes reverencias a sus pies.


Deseo ofrecerle nuevamente mis sinceras disculpas por el mensaje que llegó a su blog. No fue mi intención enviar ninguna carta ni contenido. Me encontraba únicamente intentando aprender, de manera muy torpe, cómo adjuntar fotografías, y por desconocimiento técnico el sistema envió lo que había en los campos, que yo mismo había completado ligeramente tecleando solo… para que el sistema permitiera continuar. 

  

Nada de ello tuvo sentido ni propósito, y asumo plenamente la responsabilidad por mi descuido.


Al reflexionar… se enciende algo muy simple, esencial y nada nuevo… -siempre debo recordar a Kṛṣṇa-.


 Es más que evidente que cuando uno Lo olvida pensando- vaya a saber qué-. Surgen este tipo de enredos

Debería haber escrito “Hare Kṛṣṇa” de manera espontánea y consciente, en lugar de teclear cualquier cosa mecánicamente como -jjjhhhh- que suena a serpiente fastidiada por la frustración.

Incluso en un acto técnico y menor, esa falta de recuerdo revela cuán fácilmente un caído se dispersa cuando la conciencia se separa, aunque sea un instante, del servicio.


Le ruego me perdone por esta circunstancia totalmente involuntaria. Agradezco su paciencia y su misericordia.


Seguiremos tratando, y una vez que tenga el material gráfico completo… y luego que haya aprendido perfectamente a enviar fotografías al blog, haremos nuevos y exitosos intentos. ¡¡Gracias eternas¡¡

HK

TgSp

Todas las glorias Ti


ENC das

Lalita Madhava Das

1 day, 23 hours ago by lalitamadhavadas in Personal Sadhana Reports

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Dandavat Pranam Dear Guru Maharaja.

Please accept my humble obediences, i hope you are in better health; we are praying for it every day.


Thank you so much Gurudev for your dedicated help and guidance for so many years. Now it is up to us, as your students, to do things well and be obedient to your instructions.

Day by day I pray to Krishna to let go of my selfish desires and be able to serve Srila Prabhupada's mission as you teach us.

In the professional area, i have already successfully completed the academic year, and now I am preparing for my degree (Occupational Safety and Health Engineering).

Additionally, I have formed a committee called Safety and Health in Service (SSS), which is developing a risk and safety management system in all areas of the temple.

So far, the following has been implemented:


  • Fire extinguishers in all areas.
  • Safe action protocols in all service areas.
  • Implementation of first aid kits.
  • Electronic blood pressure monitor and blood oxygen monitor.
  • Safety signage with the ISKCON logo.
  • Area demarcation and improvement of electrical installations.
  • Key administrative documentation for ISKCON Chile.
  • Involving authorities in the health and safety policy.

All of this has been accomplished thanks to your mercy and the support of Manjuali Dd.

I would love to receive your guidance and knowledge so that in the very near future, a health and safety ministry may exist for service worldwide within ISKCON.

I hope to continue seeking the perfection of serving at your lotus feet. I need your help and instructions very much to follow the Srila Prabhupada's mission of this life.

At your service,

Lalita Madhava Das (Chile)


HpS - Hope, agtSP, we can talk as soon as possible!!!!!

What about regular First Aid classes?

Can even invite the neighbors.

I see the extinguishers.

Is super.

Hope we can talk soon.

Hare Krsna!!

1 day, 23 hours ago by Gadai in Special Category A

¡¡¡Todas las Glorias a Srila Prabhupada!!!


Hare Krsna Guru Maharaja, por favor acepte mis respetuosas reverencias, espero que haya tenido un bonito Vyasa-puja 🙏


En la carta anterior usted me responde lo siguiente:


HpSwami-AgtSP.

Es una buena pregunta para reflexionar hasta el momento de la muerte.

Sí, hay muchas formalidades en ISKCON como institución.

Si es práctico tomarlo formalmente en ISKCON, eso sería genial.

En caso contrario, uno podría tomar votos formales delante de amigos devotos y goswamis para abandonar las relaciones físicas y sociales con el sexo opuesto.


Utilice una bolsa de cuentas de color azafrán.


La verdad es que no quiero tener ese tipo de compromisos, conozco mi naturaleza y prefiero no tomar una posición que no me corresponde.🙏


Todo tiene su etapa, su momento, ahora todo es diferente.🙏


Dentro de la institución, con nuestros amigos, en nuestro contacto directo con Srila Prabhupada, podemos, debemos, encontrar maneras de avanzar en las reglas y regulaciones del Bhakti yoga.

💪💪💪🐒


En muchos sentidos, creo que muchos blogueros te toman como inspiración.


Por ahora estoy en el templo de madre Laksmirani, le ayudo en los programas de los sábados y en las ofrendas que se cocina todos los días por las mañanas.


Se le ofrecen alimentos en las mañanas a Sus Señorías Sri Sri Gaura Nitai; Sri Jagannath, Baladeva y Subhadra y Sri Laksmi Narasimha.


Mis padres dejaron el cuerpo hace un año. Siempre los recuerdo y canto algunas rondas por ellos.


Bueno Guru Maharaja, me despido y que el Señor Nrsimha lo proteja siempre.

Hare Krishna.


Gadai Gauranga Das



HpS- Jaya. ONe month, agtSP, and three weeks to answer this letter. Sorry so slow. So much pressure during this three month tour: USA [Nashville + Dallas], Espana [India], Latin America [Chile, Peru, Mexico].


Super, Super resultados.


If we are not responding to important Blog posts, then try sending another with 'URGENT' in the Title Field.

All of your posts are urgent.

What is the news now?

Still win temple of Madre Laksmirani Devi Dasi?

Where is it?

Any Sankirtana?