Hare Krishna Maharaja, PAMHO AGTSP!
The picture below is an original painting of Sri Advaitacarya, released by 14th generation of his family, still living. It is believed to be made about 500 years ago.
HpS - Amazing. Where did you get it??
PAMHO AGTSP! All glories to Sri Sri Guru and Gauranga!
Hare Krishna!! How r u Maharaj!?
HpS - AgtSP!! Do you get our Tweets?🙂
Well here go some of the issues I was telling you in the former letter.
I began experiencing some problems with the mother of my child, some of them are pretty private, and the ones I can mention are:
Sometimes I’m feeling sleepy, and I force myself to stay awake because of the stressful situation.
I started a treatment with a counselor in order to quit smoking and seeking new ways to improve my health.
Could you please give me an advice?
HpS - No. Not really. 🙂 Nothing new. Go ahead with the tools Srila Prabhupada has given you. Be bold in chanting Hare Krsna loudly, often. All the:
Tobacco
Witches
Attachments
Etc
Will just dissolve like the fog as the Sun comes up.
Go ahead. You are on the right path. Just stick to it and lean how to progress on it better by practice.
Well beside all of that the quality of my rounds I feel have been better than ever, and also of my reading.
Prabhu Govinda Damodar referred me to a text in which Prabhupada says that in difficult times Krishna gives more mercy.
Also I’ve been feeling myself more enthusiastic.
Thank you very much in advance Maharaj!
Federico Molnár
HpS - Jaya!!
Hare Krishna Guru Maharaja, please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
Still relishing our time with you in Houston. A fire was lit and we are keeping it stoked. Some times there are just red coals and other times there is a lot of light. Maintenance and steadiness is our constant work. Internally crying selfish tears half the time, though. Noticing everyday and sometimes many times within a moment, how I am like a spoiled brat. An ungrateful child in the hands of so much mercy. Not fully taking advantage of what I have been given. A kind of purgatory. And then your voice comes in..Durga has given the reins to Radharani. And your illuminations are remembered. A few things I know by heart and text 3 and statement in the purport of NOI comes to mind/heart: devotional service is so pure and perfect that once having begun, one is forcibly dragged to ultimate success.
Wow.
I endeavor to be dragged? Enthusiasm is more important than patience as I’ve heard you say. We’ve observed that when most rounds are done before breakfast and there is class then that momentum carries and we are able to actually give to others. Otherwise there is nothing to give really and it can feel like hell or purgatory. I don’t want to waist this life that you have given.
A lot of exciting new projects and pioneering work ahead here in New Biharvan dham. Our dear Kalakantha Prabhu has made Boise his number one focus for Krishna House and Krishna Lunch. Him and his good wife Jita Mitra Prabhu will be living here for a year and they are bringing other angels and experts to give us a strong push to get things going.
The New Biharvan perspective and bonsai tree is growing nicely despite so many challenges and opposition. I think about what you said a lot when I am feeling unhopeful..the temple is Sat Cit Ananda. I try to just lean into that and do my duties. Sing to God in His home, fix things here and there and be the janitor. Pretty good gig! Hope to just keep doing this after I die? Long row to hoe..
Here is a song/poem(it will change to fit music) I wrote for you this morning:
Profoundly Dying
For you, we are trying
But there is no try, there is only do?
Well I know what will be done
Can be done more for you
Giant steps, baby steps
Or a slow and steady crawl
A leap of faith, an effort made
or a care free flippant fall
I want more with you
And connection to that line
Disciplic succession
No more waiting for a sign
It’s you, the one I will die to follow
It is me, the false ego
Many bitter pills to swallow
To garland your shadow
What is the need?
When the root is watered
And it grows from the seed
Lighter, brighter days ahead
And the mercy river flows
Saintly joyous attributes
From the crown down to the toes
Rising above the gunas
Your arms stretched out like wings
Attention sharpens
If I can only hear you in the mornings
Divinity blues sung in the darkest hour
Preservation, cultivation
Then the light comes rushing in
As I offer you a flower
Now it’s a good day to die, to die profoundly
Thank you Maharaja for the constant inspiration. Your enthusiasm keeps our fire bright and illuminates Srila Prabhupada’s teachings for us. Praying that you heal quickly from the dental surgery! Transcend~dental
Eternally grateful and indebted, your aspiring servants,
Nitisara das, Anadi and Yamuna
P.S. We got the Improvisations for the Theater book like you suggested and have started trying out some of those exercises/games on our own and at Krishna Lounge. Thank you for that suggestion! Amazing young people coming each week and a very very sincere ex Christian.. hallelujah/hare Krishna!
HpS - The beginning part is very nice, where she talks about the fundamental principles of drama theory. she capitalizes the word Environment.
It think it is Paramatma yoga???
Very nice news.
You see we have been drowning in blood etc.
Yet getting to this wonderful mail, no!!
Hare Krishna Gurumaharaj.
Please accept my obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
Thank you for taking the time to read Rumi's poem that we shared and give your comments, which are very much appreciated.
Krishna Consciousness is ever-evolving, perhaps as you said, Rumi might be now an ISKCON devotee.. why not, that means going deeper into bhakti, the refined mellows that can be found only if you get entrance into Gaudiya vaisnanavism, especially, Lord Caitanya's teachings, six goswamis, down to our merciful Srila Prabhupada. Thank you for clearly and emphatically pointing it out.
Your wishes for the complete purification of my heart, less and no selfish motives, is my source of spiritual strength and enthusiasm to endeavor in KC, Bhakti process.
I know that you are busy with many important preaching services despite your physical health challenge. Nevertheless, please allow me to request you to have a look at my last annual report written more than three weeks ago, there are some questions that I hope you may answer eventually, if you consider it appropriate.
We will pass on your message to Aniruddha prabhu (who has to cancel his India trip due to manor strock like symptoms and medical recommendation).
Today is Jagannath Ratha Yatra festival here in Melbourne, Mahavishnu Swami and Harinam Ruci group are leading the Harinam Party.
Some visualisation can help me sometimes, so we attempt to envision you in the San Francisco Ratha Yatra, when Srila Prabhupada was there raising his arm chanting Hare Krishna mantra, entuesing devotees.. and of course, you in the some other Ratha Yatra festivals.. like the one in Chosica 1993 (?) with the whole gurukula kids and big Gaura Nitai deities (Them came from Wilson preaching Centre, all the way to lead the Hariman Party.
Thank you Gurumaharaj.
My obeisances and gratitude.
Ys,
Madhumanjari dd
HpS - ASA - AgtSP! Paoho. We are really struggling with the oral surgery, intense pain, bleeding, tons of Temple programs, Sankirtan efforts like the 4-movies which are meant to offer a consolidated perspective on whatever preaching Srila Prabhupada occupied us in.
The V-puja offerings and reports come in volumes!!
The best we could do was to;
copy and paste,
copy and paste,
copy and paste,
copy and paste,
...
copy and paste,
then into one file, where we can work on them all at one time.
It may take us a year to digest the whole V-puja!
On the other hand, if there are specific things that need more immediate attention. Then we can try to address them here with new posts!
Thank you.
Respects to The Anirrudha Das!
Hare Krishna Guru Maharaj,
Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
By Krishna's and Your mercy, we have published the verse book of all verses Prabhupada cites in Nectar of Instruction which You collected in Tava Pache Pache.
This is the link for purchasing the book on Amazon, Guru Maharaj:
https://a.co/d/7XLybi1
Your humble servant
Sri Rama Krishna Das
Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada!
Todas las glorias a la aparición trascendental de Sri Nityananda prabhu y de Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu que salvan a los más caídos
Querido Gurumaharaja
Por favor acepte nuestras respetuosas reverencias.
Primeramente expresamos nuestras oraciones al Señor Nrisimhadeva para que su energía sea óptima para su sankirtana.
Le envío la invitación de prabhu Vanamali para una entrevista para un podcast que tenía pendiente desde su última visita a Ciudad de México pero no se pudo.
Propuesta de tema "La importancia histórica del Siksha Guru y la aplicación adecuada para el futuro de Iskcon".
Duración del podcast 1:15 minutos
Qué le parece Gurumaharaja?
Sabemos de algunas complicaciones que surgieron últimamente en relación a su salud, la invitación está abierta en cuestión de fecha porsupuesto después de unas semanas de su regreso a Murfreesboro, prabhu se puede acomodar a un espacio libre en su agenda y óptima energía, sujeta a cambios si es necesario, su salud es lo más importante pero sabemos que el sankirtana le nutre.
Otro tema, UD mencionó estar tramitando su atención médica estatal, es de buena calidad? Por este lado del mundo no es buena.
Algunos hermanos espirituales me dijeron que está el deseo de apoyar incluso económicamente en la medida que se pueda con sus chequeos médicos para prevenir algunas situaciones de enfermedad que se puedan evitar para su sankirtana, UD siempre nos hace recordar lo que Śrīla Prabhupāda dijo este cuerpo es una enfermedad pero también estamos seguros que tenemos un gran porcentaje de responsabilidad karmatica de estás complicaciones, Usted ha dado y continúa entregando su energía en la predica y por nosotros.
Ayer conocí a madre Govinda Dasi en su habitación cerca del templo, una de las primeras discipulas de Śrīla Prabhupāda y esposa de Gaurasundara das, está anciana con problemas de salud pero es fuerte y activa desde una silla de ruedas, nos dijo que pudo ver qué Śrīla Prabhupāda hizo tantas austeridades por sus discípulos y por todos, nos contó un sueño asombroso que tuvo con él y lo han plasmado en una pintura que nos mostró.
Recuerdo que en la niñez me extrajeron un diente, fue tan terrible pensé que la dentista quería asesinarme, a los pocos días problemas con la garganta y varicela!!, estuve llorando mucho, ahora también sufro cuando me enfermo, sin embargo verlo a usted con tanto control priorizando el bienestar espiritual propio y y de los demás es verdaderamente un ejemplo.
Muchas gracias Gurumaharaja y por favor perdone nuestras faltas.
Vuestra eterna aspirante a sirviente
Asta Sakhi dd.
Comparto algunas fotos de nuestro servicio en el festival del Señor Nityananda, junto a mi esposo nos tocó vestir a Sus Señorías Radha Madana Gopal y Goura Nitay.
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All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
All glories to the transcendental appearance of Sri Nityananda prabhu and Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu who save the most fallen
Dear Gurumaharaja
Please accept our respectful bows.
We first express our prayers to Lord Nrisimhadeva so that his energy is optimal for his sankirtana.
I am sending you Prabhu Vanamali's invitation for an interview for a podcast that I had pending since his last visit to Mexico City but it was not possible.
Topic Proposal “The Historical Importance of Siksha Guru and Proper Application for the Future of Iskcon.”
Podcast duration 1:15 minutes
What do you think Gurumaharaja?
HpS - I know very, very little about “The Historical Importance of Siksha Guru". I really don't understand the question??? It seems that Siksa guru always has importance in any historical situation. It is transcendental.
Maybe Prabhu can amplify the question.
Thank you!
We know of some complications that have arisen lately in relation to his health, the invitation is open in a matter of date of course after a few weeks of his return to Murfreesboro, Prabhu can accommodate a free space in his schedule and optimal energy, subject to change If necessary, your health is the most important thing but we know that sankirtana nourishes you.
Another issue, you mentioned that you are processing your state medical care, is it of good quality? On this side of the world it is not good.
HpS - It is good.
Some godbrothers told me that there is the desire to support even financially as much as possible with their medical check-ups to prevent some situations of illness that can be avoided for their sankirtana, you always make us remember what Śrīla Prabhupāda said this body is an illness but we are also sure that we have a large percentage of karmatic responsibility for these complications. You have given and continue to give your energy in preaching and for us.
Yesterday I met mother Govinda Dasi in her room near the temple, one of the first disciples of Śrīla Prabhupāda and wife of Gaurasundara das, she is old with health problems but is strong and active from a wheelchair, she told us that she could see what Śrīla Prabhupāda did so many austerities for his disciples and for everyone, he told us an amazing dream that he had with him and they captured it in a painting that he showed us.
I remember that in my childhood I had a tooth extracted, it was so terrible I thought the dentist wanted to kill me, a few days later I had problems with my throat and chickenpox!!, I was crying a lot, now I also suffer when I get sick, however seeing you with so much control prioritizing one's own spiritual well-being and that of others is truly an example.
Thank you very much Gurumaharaja and please forgive our faults.
Your eternal aspiring servant
Asta Sakhi dd.
I share some photos of our service at the festival of Lord Nityananda, together with my husband we had to dress His Lordships Radha Madana Gopal and Goura Nitay.
HpS - Amazing!
