Hare Krsna, Hare Rama.

AgtSP.

Paoho.

We continue to focus on getting up early and getting our rounds done enthusiastically before Mangala arati.

Then joining the Full Morning Service in our local, ISKCON Houston, Temple.

It is so incredible.

We have never had such mechanically focused rounds before.

Usually 5-10 people join on line.

We will post the address regularly in WhatsApp Community, anveSaka.

Then we fight to honor Prasadam properly.

Work on our regular Sankirtan.

Of course, until the 17th we have some packing to do for the three month World Tour.

Hare Krsna. Hare Krsna.

We will wash a long sleeve pull over shirt now.

It has gotten gold and dark here in Texas.

Hare Krsna. Hare Rama.

Hare Krishna Gurudev. Pamho. AgtSP. Agtyou.

How are you, Gurudev? This is Deva-Vrata das, currently living in Córdoba, Argentina (we don't know about tomorrow).

Today, November 30th, my mind is focused on trying to have a good distribution of books during this marathon. With a clear conscience, for my own spiritual benefit, the benefit of others, and to please you and Srila Prabhupāda with this transcendental activity.

Today on the "Japa Joe" program, I asked for your blessings for this endeavor, because without your blessings and those of the paramparā, I am powerless in every aspect.

A year ago, I was with you, Gurudev, in Spain... what a privilege and undeserved gift of life... thank you for everything once again...

What else can I do in life besides distribute Srila Prabhupāda's books? I'm useless, I'm not even good at it, I have no talent, but I do have a bit of stubbornness...

Besides, my faith is weak... but, I ask again, what else can I do?

I know your way of thinking a little... this isn't about selling books... It's about trying to give Krishna to people and encouraging others to do this... And I know you're not interested in numbers... but I need to motivate myself, haha.

I'm recording Vaisesika das's book, "Our Family Business," to motivate myself and the devotees... https://t.me/SankirtanaSrilaPrabhupada

We'll be together in December in the streets of Traslasierra, Córdoba—you, me, and Srila Prabhupada.

Hare Krishna Gurudev

HpS/ASA - Hare Krsna. AgtSP. Paoho. Thank you for this news. Numbers aren't bad. Our only Karma is to think about how to distribute books in anyway possible, but especially by making people into book distibutors.

Offer people five books instead of one. Ask them if they think these might be really useful for some of their friends. Then they are in the Sankirtan mood. Buy a book to learn, is like Jnana, no? Most people cannot do Jnana yoga in Kali yuga. Yet, joining the Sankirtan movement. Learning to teach. Is the Yuga dharma.

Then we have our technique.

SP said, Every salesman has his own technique.

We are worse than you, but we also try.

We bought books, got books from the library. Read books mentioned in other books we had read.

Bought a KRSNA book. Big hardcover from maybe Buddhimanta Das when we was in a dhoti and kirta at the Whole Earth Day festival at our university campus.

Best of wishes for a very pure Marathon!

Hare Krsna Gurudev. Pamho. AgtSP. Agtyou.

¿Cómo está Gurudev?

Aquí Deva-Vrata das, actualmemte viviendo en Córdoba, Argentina (mañana no sabemos)

Hoy 30 de noviembre tengo mi mente enfocada en tratar de tener una buena distribución de libros esta maratón. Con buena conciencia, para beneficio espiritual personal, beneficio de la gente y para complacerte a ti y a Srila Prabhupāda, con esta actividad trascendental.

Hoy en el programa "Japa Joe" pedía tus bendiciones para esta empresa, ya que sin tus bendiciones y las del paramparā soy impotente en todo aspecto.

Hace un año estaba contigo Gurudev, en España... qué privilegio y regalo de la vida inmerecido... gracias por todo una vez más...

¿qué otra cosa puedo hacer en la vida que no sea distribuir libros de Śrīla Prabhupāda? Soy un inútil, ni siquiera soy bueno haciéndolo, no tengo talento, pero si un poco de obstinación...

Además, mi fe es endeble... pero, vuelvo a decir ¿qué otra cosa puedo hacer?

Conozco un poco tu pensamiento... esto no se trata de vender libros...

Sino de tratar de dar a Krishna a la gente y de incentivar que otros hagan esta actividad...

Y sé a tí los números no te interesan... pero necesito motivarme jajaja

Estoy grabando el libro de Vaisesika das "Nuestra empresa familiar", para incentivarme a mi mismo y a los devotos...

https://t.me/SankirtanaSrilaPrabhupada

Estaremos juntos en diciembre en la calles de Traslasierra Córdoba, tú yo y Śrīla Prabhupāda.

Hare Krsna Gurudev

Hare Krishna, Gurudeva, pfanhr, TLGa SP!! TLGaUsted.

Below is the proposal and organizational progress:

Program will be in Spanish from 9AM to 11AM, Saturday, December 20th, live at Hampton Inn, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA; and online at address to be announced.

1. Kirtana and Words of Welcome (10 min)

 Dear devotees and well-wishers from Spain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and other parts of the world:

Welcome to this celebration of the auspicious 78th Vyasa-puja of our beloved spiritual master. Following his instructions, today we dedicate this time to glorifying the Guru-parampara and, within that sacred context, the Six Goswamis of Vrindavan and Srila Prabhupada.

The Srimad-Bhagavatam 4.29.36–37 states:

“The real interest of the living entity lies in freeing oneself from the ignorance that forces one to undergo repeated birth and death. The only remedy is to surrender to the Supreme Personality of Godhead through His representative.”

It is that faithful representative—the Guru—and the disciplic succession, through whom the Supreme Personality of Godhead manifests, whom we aspire to glorify today.

2. Glorification of the Guru-parampara (10 min)

 Country in charge: Chile / Coordinator: Mother Priyasaki

“We now offer our humble obeisances to the entire line of spiritual masters who have made it possible for spiritual knowledge and devotional service to reach us.

We will share a musical piece based on the first verse of the Sri Gurvastakam, composed by Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura: samsara-davanala-lidha-loka…

The segment will conclude with a brief reflection.

Note: Mother Priyasaki is coordinating this service with Lalita Madhava Prabhu.

3. Glorification of the Six Goswamis of Vrindavan and the Appearance of Sri Locana Dasa Thakura

Glorification of the Six Goswamis (8 min)

Country in charge: Argentina / Coordinator: Mother Citra-gopi

 “We will read Sad-gosvamy-astaka (2):

nana-sastra-vicaranaika-nipunau sad-dharma-samsthapakau

lokanam hita-karinau tri-bhuvane manyau saran-yakarau

radha-krsna-padaravinda-bhajananandena mattalikau

vande rupa-sanatanu raghu-yugau sri-jiva-gopalakau

A brief reflection will follow.

Appearance of Sri Locana Dasa Thakura (7 min)

HpS - We asked Rohini kumar Das from New Vrndavana to speak somethings about Locana Das.

Country in charge: Spain / Coordinator: Jayanta Prabhu

Today, in addition to glorifying the Vyasa-puja of our spiritual master—and through him, the entire Guru-parampara—we also honor a most auspicious event: the appearance of Sri Locana Dasa Thakura.

Srila Prabhupada explains in the Caitanya-caritamrta: "‘Locana Dasa Thakura describes the unlimited compassion bestowed upon the fallen souls by Sri Caitanya and Sri Nityananda."

Devotional song and brief reflection led by prabhu Jayanta.

4. Offering to Srila Prabhupada (10 min)

 Country in charge: Mexico / Coordinator: Mother Asta-saki

• Short reading from the Prabhupada-lilamrta (5 min)

• Brief reflection: “Srila Prabhupada wrote, ‘My only qualification is that I have tried to follow the orders of my Guru Maharaja." This is our aspiration today: to follow his instructions without deviation.”

5. Glorification of Srila Gurudeva’s Sankirtana Efforts (10 min)

 Country in charge: Peru / Coordinator: Abhirama Thakura Dasa

• Presentation of a 6-minute video featuring academic sankirtana programs conducted by NIOS and Hanumatpresaka Swami, offered to Srila Prabhupada and the entire Parampara.

• Greetings from academics (4 minutes, some live, others pre-recorded).

6. Greeting Videos from Disciples and Well-wishers (25 min)

 Five minutes per country: Argentina, Chile, Spain, Mexico, and Peru.

The entire program lasts one hour and 15 minutes. Is ok?

That's all for now.

Hare Krishna Gurudeva, your insignificant servant, Abhirama Thakura dasa

HpS/ASA - How can devotees contact you to coordinate contributions?

Sounds fine, so far.

Of course, some devotees may want to contribute more.

We actually have the Hall from 8AM to 9PM, but afternoon will be English, with some international and local participation. Evening we might focus on Boise etc.

Thank you.

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Propuesta de Programa Online en español para la Glorificación al Guru-parampara, aparición de Sri Locana dasa Thakura y Vyasa-puja 78 de Su Santidad Hanumatpresaka Swami

1. Kirtana y palabras de bienvenida (10 min)

Queridos devotos, devotas y bienquerientes de España, Argentina, Chile, México, Perú y otras partes del mundo:

Bienvenidos a esta celebración del auspicioso Vyasa-puja No. 78 de nuestro querido maestro espiritual. Siguiendo sus instrucciones, hoy ofrecemos este tiempo para Glorificar al Guru-parampara y, en ese marco, a los Seis Goswamis de Vrindavan y a Srila Prabhupada.

El Srimad-Bhagavatam 4.29.36–37 dice:

“El verdadero interés de la entidad viviente consiste en liberarse de la nesciencia que la obliga a someterse al ciclo de nacimientos y muertes. El único remedio es entregarse a la Suprema Personalidad de Dios a través de Su representante.”

A ese representante fidedigno —el Guru— y a la sucesión discipular, que es el medio a través del cual la Suprema Personalidad de Dios se manifiesta, es a quienes tratamos de Glorificar el día de hoy.

2. Glorificación al Guru-parampara (10 min)

País a cargo: Chile / Coordinadora: madre Priyasaki

“Ofrecemos ahora nuestras humildes reverencias a toda la línea de maestros espirituales que hacen posible que el conocimiento espiritual y el servicio devocional lleguen hasta nosotros.

Compartiremos una pieza musical en base al primer verso del Sri Gurvastakam, compuesto por Srila Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura: samsara-davanala-lidha-loka…

Finaliza con una breve reflexión.

Nota: La madre Priyasaki está en coordinación con Lalita Madhava prabhu, para este servicio.

3. Glorificación a los Seis Goswamis de Vrindavan y a la aparición de Sri Locana dasa Thakura

Glorificación a los Seis Goswamis (8 min)

País a cargo: Argentina / Coordinadora: madre Citra-gopi

Leemos Sad-gosvamy-astaka (2):

nana-sastra-vicaranaika-nipunau sad-dharma-samsthapakau

lokanam hita-karinau tri-bhuvane manyau saran-yakarau

radha-krsna-padaravinda-bhajananandena mattalikau

vande rupa-sanatanu raghu-yugau sri-jiva-gopalakau

Al final una breve reflexión.

Aparición de Sri Locana dasa Thakura (7 min)

País a cargo: España / Coordinador: Jayanta prabhu

“Hoy, además de glorificar el Vyasa-puja de nuestro maestro espiritual —y, a través de él, a todo el Guru-parampara— también celebramos un acontecimiento muy auspicioso: la aparición de Sri Locana dasa Thakura.

Srila Prabhupada explica en el Caitanya-caritamrta:

‘Locana dasa Thakura describe la compasión ilimitada hacia las almas caídas de Sri Caitanya y Sri Nityananda.’

Canto devocional y breve reflexión a cargo de Jayanta.

4. Ofrenda a Srila Prabhupada (10 min)

País a cargo: México / Coordinadora: madre Asta-saki

·       Lectura breve del Prabhupada-lilamrta (5 min)

·       Breve reflexión: “Srila Prabhupada escribió: ‘Mi única cualificación es que he tratado de seguir las ordenes de mi Guru Maharaja’. Esa es nuestra meta hoy: seguir sus instrucciones sin desviarnos.”

5. Glorificación al sankirtana de Srila Gurudeva (10 min)

País a cargo: Perú / Coordinador: Abhirama Thakura dasa

·       Presentación de un video de 6 minutos sobre los programas de sankirtana académico realizados por NIOS y Hanumatpresaka Swami, como ofrenda a Srila Prabhupada y a todo el Parampara.

·       Saludos de los académicos (4 minutos, algunos en vivo y otros grabados).

6. Videos de saludos de discípulos y bienquerientes (25 min)

Cinco minutos para cada país: Argentina, Chile, España, México y Perú.

Todo el programa dura una hora y 15 minutos. ¿Está bien?

Eso es todo por ahora.

Hare Krishna Gurudeva, su insignificante sirviente, Abhirama Thakura dasa

HpS - Sounds very nice. How can devotees contact you for suggestions and requests?

Hare Krishna Dear Maharaja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

We are preparing to publish the corresponding Annual Report, with deep appreciation and gratitude for Srila Prabhupada, who lives in his books and in the steady correspondence of His pure devotee. Thanks to Krishna we are able to do so once again, responding to the request of His Holiness HPS. So… all glories to You.

We have important news. During these months we have lived attentive to the constant revelations that Providence brings to us… despite the condition allotted to us. Our donkey has been greatly benefited through the experience of unwanted, yet unavoidable, amputations.

We felt the grief of losing the index area of the left hoof, cut off by a wood-cutting saw.

Then, experiencing what is known as the “phantom limb syndrome”… we deduced that, during the critical moment of death, something similar might be felt—only due to the complete absence of Platero.

The attachment to “I” and “mine”… appearing as a sort of ghostly state of consciousness, in which one confronts the electric impulses of the mind that create the illusion of feeling pain in what is no longer there. https://vedabase.io/es/library/sb/4/28/17/#bb34314

On the other hand… during those days, when our enthusiasm was shaken by trauma, willpower arose, making it possible to continue as best as we could with the implicit commitment: +16/4. In that process, we concluded that the ever-present causeless mercy allows us to understand that the only real possibility of chanting without offenses appears when one simply does not stop chanting for as long as possible.

Also… that the most advisable way not to dream is to sleep as little as possible… and that yawning, being an indication of anubhāva, may well be used by Maya as a palliative for day-dreaming.

In short, dear Maharaja… We must already be exceeding 200 words, so all that remains is to offer thanks—since it is never out of place—and to take our leave until soon. HK. TGSP. And all glories to You.

E.N.C. das

HpS/ASA - Thank you E. N. Candra Das. What about your poetry? Any publications?

We have had two pairs of teeth amputated.

Our ears are at 25% functioning.

When the first tooth was pulled, the dentist, India congregation member in Miami. Very nice person.

Asked if we wanted to see the tooth.

We said yes and it was interesting to look at it.

We laughed and said that it appeared we were going to go back home, back to Godhead, one piece at a time.

He laughed and said that in 20 years as a dentists most people did not even want to look at the extracted tooth, and that we were the first ones who had laughed about it.

Same thing happening to you.

One piece at a time?

Hare Krishna Querido Maharaja

Por favor acepte mis humildes reverencias.

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada.

Nos disponemos a publicar el correspondiente informe anual, con sumo aprecio y gratitud por Srila Prabhupada que vive en sus libros y en la correspondencia estática de Su devoto puro. Gracias a Krisna podemos hacerlo ahora, una vez más… atendiendo el pedido de Su Santidad HPS. Así que… Todas las glorias a Ti.

Tenemos novedades importantes. Hemos vivido estos meses atentos a las constantes revelaciones que la Providencia nos acerca… pese a la condición que nos toca. Nuestro asno se ha visto grandemente beneficiado al experimentar amputaciones no deseadas pero sucedidas.

 Hemos sentido el duelo por la perdida en la zona índice de la pesuña izquierda, amputada por la cierra de corte para madera.

Experimentando luego, lo conocido como: “Síndrome de ausencia por el miembro amputado”

… Deducimos que durante el crítico momento de la muerte… Podría sentirse lo mismo: solo que por la ausencia completa de Platero.

El “apego al -yo- y lo mío-” …como cierto estado de conciencia fantasmagórico… en que uno se enfrenta a los impulsos eléctricos de la mente, que crean la ilusión de sentir dolor en lo que ya no está. https://vedabase.io/es/library/sb/4/28/17/#bb34314

Por otro lado… durante esos días: cuando el entusiasmo se vio atacado por el trauma… apareció la voluntad haciendo posible continuar lo mejor que se pueda con el compromiso tácito: +16/4… En ese trajín… concluimos que la misericordia sin causa siempre presente… nos permite comprender que la única posibilidad real de cantar sin ofensas… se presenta ante el hecho de no dejar de cantar durante todo el tiempo posible.

También… que lo mas recomendable para no soñar, es dormir lo menos que se pueda… y que el bostezar, siendo un indicativo de anubhāva … bien puede ser utilizarlo por Maya como paliativo para soñar despierto.

En fin, querido Maharaja… Estaríamos ya excediendo las 200 palabras, así que solo resta agradecer por que nunca está de mas hacerlo. Y despedirnos hasta pronto. HK. TGSP. Y todas las glorias a Ti.

E.N.C. das

Todas las Glorias a Srila Prabhupada!!!

Hare Krsna Guru Maharaja, por favor recibe mis más humildes y respetuosas reverencias.

En mi carta anterior me preguntas lo siguiente:

HpS - ¡Jaya! Nunca había oído el nombre ni los pasatiempos de Maharaja. ¿De dónde es? ¿Es sannyasi de ISKCON?

Gracias por la noticia. En cualquier caso, Srila Prabhupada dedicó toda su vida a la preparación, así que quizá tengamos que dedicar veinte vidas a prepararnos, pero en cualquier caso, ya estamos experimentando el desarrollo en Bhakti Yoga que se promete.

Maharaja Bhakti Arjava Priti Vardhana Swami, es de Republica checa.

Es discipulo de SS. Bhakti Vidya Purna Swami y tomo sannyasa con SS. Jayapataka Swami.

La siguiente información es de Iskcondesiretree:

https://audio.iskcondesiretree.com/index.php?q=f&f=%2F02_-_ISKCON_Swamis%2FISKCON_Swamis_-_A_to_C%2FHis_Holiness_Bhakti_Arjava_Priti_Vardhana_Swami

Prithi Vardhana Dasa es uno de los administradores de la escuela gurukula de la Academia Bhaktivedanta. Es conocido por ser un devoto cualificado y erudito, un ejemplo de vida sencilla y pensamiento elevado. Lleva casi 30 años sirviendo en el gurukula. Predica regularmente en diferentes países de Europa y también viaja con Su Santidad Bhakti Purusottama Swami para apoyar la predicación de Cuidado Tribal en las zonas rurales tribales de la India. En la auspiciosa ocasión de aceptar sannyasa, recibió el nombre de Bhakti Arjava Prithi Vardhana Swami.

Guru Maharaja le escribí mi reporte anual en Reports.

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

Gadai Gauranga Das

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All Glory to Srila Prabhupada!!!

Hare Krishna, Guru Maharaja, please accept my most humble and respectful obeisances.

In my previous letter, you asked me the following:

HpS - Jaya! I've never heard of Maharaja's name or pastimes. Where is he from? Is he an ISKCON sannyasi?

Thank you for the information. In any case, Srila Prabhupada dedicated his entire life to preparation, so perhaps we will have to dedicate twenty lifetimes to preparing ourselves, but in any case, we are already experiencing the promised development in Bhakti Yoga.

Maharaja Bhakti Arjava Priti Vardhana Swami is from the Czech Republic.

He is a disciple of His Holiness Bhakti Vidya Purna Swami and took sannyasa with His Holiness Jayapataka Swami.

The following information is from ISKCON Desiretree:

Prithi Vardhana Dasa is one of the administrators of the Bhaktivedanta Academy's gurukula school. He is known as a skilled and learned devotee, an example of simple living and elevated thought. He has been serving in the gurukula for almost 30 years. He preaches regularly in various European countries and also travels with His Holiness Bhakti Purusottama Swami to support Tribal Care preaching in rural tribal areas of India. On the auspicious occasion of accepting sannyasa, he received the name Bhakti Arjava Prithi Vardhana Swami.

HpS - Thank you!!! I think I may have met Maharaja and know him by his Brahmacari name.

Are you going to take Sannyasa? 🙂

Guru Maharaja, I wrote my Annual Report to you in the Reports section.

HpS - We just checked and sixteen devotees have filed Reports. Considering our incompetence that is nice. If we only have sixteen disciples to serve following Srila Prabhupada in Disciplic succession we might be able to do the job properly.

Well, Guru Maharaja, I bid you farewell. May Lord Nrsimha always protect you.

Gadai Gauranga Das

HpS - Thank you so much.

More News of your developing Sadhana and Sankirtan as it develops.

Hare Krsna Gurudev.

Mis mas respetuosas reverencias.

Todas las glorias sean para Srila Prabhupada!

Espero que se encuentre muy bien.

Desde el último reporte: Terminé el curso de discípulos con 5 estudiantes.

Atendí por primera vez a Sri Sri Gaura Nitai para mangal aratik en el templo de Santiago. Quiero profundizar éste servicio. Envío fotos.

Viajamos al Kirtan Fest en el templo de Nova Gokula, Brasil. Fue una experiencia maravillosa.

Es un festival que lleva 17 años. Son 4 días de kirtan, con resultados increíbles para mejorar nuestro gusto por el santo nombre.

Después de 18 años de haber estado en el seminario con Maharaja Dhanvantari, esta nueva experiencia fue tan potente y especial que queremos seguir viviendo con la familia.

Encontré a ex compañeros del seminario, y fueron varios devotos de Chile, entre ellos Nanda Nandana das e Induleka dd (mi querida hermana y amiga).

Hay una comunidad tan hermosa, con 200 hectáreas de terreno con casas de devotos, restaurante y tiendas de prasadam y accesorios Hare Krsnas, Samadhi de Srila Prabhupada, cuidado de vacas, río, etc.

Nos faltó conocer todo el terreno y compartir más con los devotos porque fueron muy pocos días.

Comparto fotografías.

Llegamos a Chile y la familia espiritual se está organizando para colectar dinero para Su visita, y Vyasa Puja. Este domingo tendremos una 4ta reunión organizativa.

Esperando que esta carta le agrade

Su aspirante a sirviente

Priyasakhi Devi Dasi

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Hare Krishna, Gurudev.

My most respectful obeisances.

All glories be to Srila Prabhupada!

I hope you are doing well.

Since the last report: I finished the disciples' course with 5 students.

I attended Sri Sri Gaura Nitai for the first time for mangal aratik at the Santiago temple. I want to deepen this service. I'm sending photos.

We traveled to the Kirtan Fest at the Nova Gokula temple in Brazil. It was a wonderful experience.

It's a festival that has been going on for 17 years. It's 4 days of kirtan, with incredible results in improving our appreciation for the holy name.

After 18 years since my seminar with Maharaja Dhanvantari, this new experience was so powerful and special that we want to continue living it with the family.

I met up with former seminary classmates, and there were several devotees from Chile, including Nanda Nandana das and Induleka dd (my dear sister and friend).

There is such a beautiful community, with 200 hectares of land with devotees' houses, a restaurant, and shops selling prasadam and Hare Krishna accessories, Srila Prabhupada's Samadhi, cow care, a river, etc.

We didn't get to see all the land and spend more time with the devotees because we only had a few days.

I'm sharing photos.

We arrived in Chile, and the spiritual family is organizing to collect money for His visit and Vyasa Puja. This Sunday we will have our fourth organizational meeting.

Hoping this letter pleases you,

Your aspiring servant,

Priyasakhi Devi Dasi

HpS/ASA === AgtSP!!!!! Paoho.

Such nice report.

So, nice.

We visit New Nabadvipa Dhama.

Was a very unique experience.

They have 2,500 acres paid for. Tremendous history of commercial agricultural production. Some very good spiritual perspective.

We hope to write a report in the next few days.

So many people would love to live in a modern Hare Krsna village.

I hope our visit to Chile is effective.

We will be with Yadunandana Swami and joining all the programs that Jagata guru Das and you devotees have been planning.

We hope that we don't present any economic burden.

We can live on rice and beans.

Just need three paces of land and place to bathe.

Please send an suggestions for service for us.

.Kirtaniya sada harih.

Purifiy ourselves by regulart Bhakti Yoga. Krsna will send innocent, curious people. They will be patient to understand the nature of this material life.