Letters to the editor

We will start reading Madhya Lila; 20.165 onwards up to verse 20.190

(Lord Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu instructs Sanatana Goswami)

The class starts at 7:30 am ~ Houston Time

Thank you to all devotees for their dedicated service to ASA SB workshop.

H. G. Nikunja Bihari Prabhu will help us with Spanish translation seva for Maharaja's class and reading notes of CC.

H. G. Mitravinda Mataji will help us with seva of back up translator in case there are technical difficulties.

Maharaja, thank you for engaging everyone in reading systematically books of Srila Prabhupada's.

YS

Upendra dasa

After a long, arduous, effective, stimulating journey we, ASA, have arrived in College Grove. Vidyālaya kunj, Tennessee.

Abhiseka Das and Sarvani and kid's ashrama.

We preached to, learned from, several innocent people along the way. Especially Kosa and Tandavika and Mother Mina.

We will look at the Blog now, but probably won't answer posts until tomorrow.

Nandulal was so, SO, S O, kind as to transplant us to the air-port.

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Hare Krsna 💐 Gurumaharaja

Por favor acepte nuestras respetuosas reverencias.

¡Todas las glorias al Vyasa-Puja de nuestro Fundador Acarya, Su Divina Gracia A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada!

Estamos buscando sus palabras por el Vyasa-Puja de Śrīla Prabhupāda. Por favor nos puede compartir.

Muchas gracias.

Vuestra eterna aspirante a sirviente

Asta Sakhi dd

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Very esteemed Srila Prabhupada. On this auspicious day of the anniversary of your appearance in this world we wish to offer our respects to you.

We can only hope that our heart becomes a happy place for your lotus feet as they walk on the sand and dust and pebbles of Vrndavana.

Thank you.

Your initiated disciple and very simple member of your ISKCON.

Acepte mis mas humildes y respetuosas reverencias ,

todas las glorias a S rila Prabhupadaa y al movimiento de sankirtan.

Gurudeva estoy trabajando en la presentación estamos hablando entre monkeys y veo el calendario para Monterrey Enero , tenemos suficiente tiempo para hacer una celebracion Vyasapuja en 120 días , tambien inauguración del espacio educativo NG , gracias a Krishna tenemos trabajo y un presupuesto que nos permite hacer arreglos para poder recibir devotos de una manera adecuada. Pienso tener suficiente experiencia para hacer un mejor servicio , en lo más pronto posible envío la presentación . Estaré en comunicación constante y espero su consejo gracias 🙏.

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Please accept my most humble and respectful obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada and the sankirtan movement.

Gurudeva, I am working on the presentation—we are discussing the details among the team—and I am looking at the calendar for Monterrey in January; we have enough time to organize a Vyasa-puja celebration in 120 days, as well as the inauguration of the NG educational space. Thanks to Krishna, we have work and a budget that allows us to make the necessary arrangements to properly welcome devotees. I believe I have gained enough experience to render better service, and I will send the presentation as soon as possible. I will remain in constant communication and look forward to your guidance. Thank you. 🙏

HpS - Devotees in DF commented that visiting DF and Monterrey both would seem the best. Many devotees live in DF so it would be easy for them to attend the ceremony for Lochan Das Thakura and Jiva Goswami and the entire Parampara.

Of course, devotees from USA can come in and out of DF quickly.

Please talk with Vanamali, Lalita Gopi, Asta sakhi et al, no?

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada

Todas las glorias al movimiento de sankirtan !

Hare Krishna querido Guru Maharaj 🙏

gracias por responder nuestra carta incluso con mi falta de comunicación últimamente, mi Sadhana se encuentra estable con la bendición de Krishna, mis hijos me recuerdan la importancia de los hábitos en la vida espiritual, adorar a la deidad, kirtan, prasadam, lectura y la japa es parte de nuestra rutina diaria como familia, agradezco a mi esposo su naturaleza brahminica en el sastra y disciplina encontramos un balance positivo para criar nuestros hijos en conciencia de Krishna y no alejarnos del proceso.

Encuentré un refugio en mis hijos y me están ayudando a mantener mis votos.

La educación en casa lo llevo con más mamás de grupos que educan en casa, es difícil encontrar una comunidad incluso siendo devotos cada familia tiene diferentes circunstancias o crianza uno de mis hijos tiene TDAH y requiere terapias conductuales, tiempo de natación y arte.

Sí, conocí a madre Candra Muki Devi Dasi en su última visita a Nueva Govardhan una dama y hermana espiritual admirable, fue una asociación positiva que nos recuerda la maravillosa familia espiritual que tenemos.

Estamos motivados por su posible visita a Nueva Govardhan me gustaría agregar que mi esposo tiene la posibilidad en caso que requiera traslado a Houston él tiene visa y automóvil quizá podría economizar sus gastos y tiempo pero comprendemos que es práctico un vuelo por su itinerario, estamos conscientes de sus viajes, principalmente queremos ofrecerle una estadía confortable y también ofrecer a devotos y hermanos espirituales hospedaje y una cálida bienvenida a quienes desean asistir a su visita.

Gracias por su tiempo e infinita misericordia, se despide su sirviente Anandamaya Devi Dasi 🙏

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All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

All glories to the sankirtan movement!

Hare Krishna, dear Guru Maharaj 🙏

Thank you for replying to our letter, despite my lack of communication lately. My sadhana is stable by Krishna's grace; my children remind me of the importance of habits in spiritual life. Deity worship, kirtan, prasadam, reading, and japa are part of our daily family routine. I am grateful for my husband's brahminical nature; through scripture and discipline, we find a positive balance for raising our children in Krishna consciousness and staying committed to the process.

HpS/AS - This is not possible in Kali-yuga without the mercy of God!! Angels must float above your house with harps.

I have found a refuge in my children, and they are helping me uphold my vows.

I manage homeschooling together with other mothers from homeschooling groups. It is difficult to find a community—even among devotees—as every family has different circumstances or parenting styles; one of my children has ADHD and requires behavioral therapy, swimming, and art activities.

Yes, I met Mother Candra Muki Devi Dasi during her last visit to New Govardhan; she is an admirable lady and god-sister. It was a positive association that reminds us of the wonderful spiritual family we have.

HpS - Also, Raman reti Devi Dasi. CMDD knows her. She is Laksmana agraja Das wife in Peru, Chosika and manges epilepsy and also teachers children.

We are excited about your possible visit to New Govardhan. I would like to add that my husband could potentially drive you to Houston, as he has a visa and a car; this might save on expenses and time, though we understand that flying is more practical given your itinerary. We are mindful of your travel schedule; our main goal is to offer you a comfortable stay, as well as to provide accommodation and a warm welcome to the devotees and god-siblings who wish to attend your visit.

Thank you for your time and infinite mercy. Yours in service, Anandamaya Devi Dasi 🙏

ASA - 🐮 thank you!!!

Hare Krishna, Gurumaharaja 🙏🏼 Reverences 🙏🏼 Jay Srila Prabhupada 🙏🏼

I am writing to you to discuss two important matters, and I will be brief:

ASA - Essential truth concisely expressed is true eloquence.

1. Yugala, JaraMara Hari Das, and I are in contact to explore the possibility of holding an Ayurveda program in Nanda Gram, Cantabria, Santander. JaraMara is very enthusiastic, and it is very motivating for us to work with someone who has such a broad perspective on event creation, etc. (I am sending you some photos of the location.) We wanted to ask Gurumaharaja if it would be possible for you to visit Nanda Gram on your return trip from India (in October). JaraMara Hari Das would provide the necessary special transportation for you and the attending devotees, as well as accommodation, etc.

ASA - We 🐵 🐖 🐖 arrive back from India on the 12th of October after l-o-n-g flight at 8pm. HpS stays until 21st October, but Anantesvara Das can stay for maybe a few days and then needs to get back to his patients. We can consult with him.

So, maybe program with Complutence as soon as we arrive and then after a few days go North. AYURVEDA - The Asian Philosophy of Medicine in Tradition and Modernity. I do the tradition, Sankhya. He does the modernity!!!

2. At the guesthouse, I worked with Mother Urmila (coordinator, assistant director) and Prabhu Jambula (guesthouse director), BUT Urmila resigned (after 8 years at NVM, she had the opportunity to leave and work). THEN the NVM authorities proposed that I accept Urmila's position... I accepted, but said I would consult with you to formalize the service. Gurumaharaja, at first I was excited (I asked Radharani for a job where I wouldn't have to carry stones anymore, etc.), then when I realized the responsibility of the service, it seemed like a good way to preach as well (I need to read more of Srila Prabhupada's books!), and when I saw that many people started unleashing their demons of bad vibes on me, and I realized the karma of serving ISKCON, I was SCARED 😨 it was like seeing a volcano erupting near me 🌋...... I STARTED CHANTRING MY ROUNDS WITH A STRENGTH THAT SURPRISED ME.... then I realized that running away won't help me; what will really help me is chanting more Maha Mantras than before. I've realized that having a more serious service in ISKCON requires spiritual strength, and I only have enough spiritual strength to think of you, Gurumaharaja, every day when I clean the guesthouse. I've drafted a document to formalize my service position at the guesthouse (photo attached, please read it). What do you think of this opportunity, Gurumaharaja? It's mainly for the summer season, and I would also continue my cleaning duties at the guesthouse (I love it; seeing everything clean and tidy gives me so much peace of mind). Clumsy Yasoda Devi Dasi (KRISHNA, I can't wait for September 24th to have your blessed help!).

HpS/ASA - What do Govinda and Govinda Das think about it? Get opinion of several people. Write down the contract. Make it for a fixed period that you know you can do, like one year. In your next life you will be helping Draupadi and the Pandavas?