Letters to the editor

Hare Krishna, Maharaja!

Please accept my respectful obeisances...

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

I hope you are well and in good health.

Today I listened your Hawaii class through the Facebook platform, Asa Carnaval, ki jay!

A few weeks ago, a pujari from ISKCON Chile named Muni Priya Das released a song in which I was invited to rap. Are prayers by Srila Rupa Goswami, prayers directed to Srimati Radharani. The mantra is called Sri Radhika-Stava.

With your disciple Lalita Madhava Das playing Carnatic mandolin. Muni Priya Das is a bassist and singer, a disciple of His Holiness Bhakti Bushan Swami, who recently spent several weeks in Chile and celebrated his Vyasapuja here. It was wonderful to see Maharaja so happy.

Sri Radhika-Stava:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aqea4J57Wk&list=RD3aqea4J57Wk&start_radio=1

HpS/ASA - We, agtSP, listened to the clip. It is very nice! the "J" in "Jaya" is pronounced like the "G" in "Gino". No Yaya.

🙂

Do you know the word by word meaning of the song?

It changes how you chant it.

I'm still active in the service of garlands for Sri Sri Gaura Nitai and for Srila Prabhupada at ISKCON Chile, every Monday and sometimes a replacement, I really love to make garlands and it's so good for me, my best moment of the week. I made the welcome garland for H.H. Bhakti Bushan Swami ¡All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

HpS - Have you seen the garlands for Radha Nila-madhava here in Houston? Go to YouTube.com and search for ISKCON Houston, and you can see the Darshana arati. They are supernatural. Part of it is the devotion and part of it is the nice budget they have.

I hope you put some photos of Gaura Nitai's garlands below.

Soon, I will fulfill a year without smoking and without eating cannabis; I'm following the regulative principles, but it's not possible for me right now to achieve the chanting of 16 rounds a day; anyway, I'm chanting every day.

HpS - Great! Do you have some minimum number, eg. four, that you keep strictly even if you have to make them up the next day???

I'm training kickboxing, weightlifting and running. A couple of times a week I go to an Okinawa karate dojo and the school I participate its called Oni Kombat; there is another fighting group with devotees: Kick Boxing Narasimha 108. I remember you told me in February that your karate sensei was Filipino; what was his name?

ASA - Johnny Autor

Filipino fighters are known for being very strong and skilled in martial arts and boxing.

Every day I read Srila Prabhupada and listen to His voice chanting the Maha Mantra through YouTube and I chant some of my rounds along with Him.

I saw that you already have a date and flight tickets to Lima and I know that you will come to Santiago de Chile for a few days during November. I will be here waiting to have your association and darshan once again. Is there anything I can do for you before and during your visit?

I send other music releases from Muni Priya Das:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTKljcRhF3w&list=RD3aqea4J57Wk&index=2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOPnXMJhuMQ&list=RD3aqea4J57Wk&index=14

Thank you very much for everything you do, Maharaja!

Please accept my respectful obeisances and all glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Your aspiring servant,

Carlos.

HpS - You are a real journalist. More news of the Yatra. The devotees. Your associates.

Hare Krsna, Dear Srila Gurudeva, please accept our humble obeisances 🙏🏻

All Glories To Srila Prabhupada 🙏🏻

In this letter, I'm trying to better explain the simplicity of what I want to do🙏🏻

I've always wanted students in the faculties here to have access to ISKCON. For one reason or another—the pandemic, etc.—I couldn't do it before, but now I've started. I sent a letter to two universities and a university college, explaining the importance of our knowledge and how necessary it is for students.

I received a response from 21st Century University, and I'm trying to get them to accept the proposal.

Our intention is simply to be a bridge and do what I also did years ago in my faculty: have a space where as many students as possible can come together, so that lectures on Krishna consciousness can be given (perhaps adapted according to faculties and availability), and so that students and the general public can have access to Srila Prabhupada's books.

Therefore, it would be very good if this exchange were attractive, and we could all collaborate on that according to what we can and know how to do.

HpS/ASA - Very, very nice. AgtSP!! With whom are you communicating? Find out about their personal and professional position? Are they just representing the policies of the University. E.g. the University offers extended programs to outside educational resources, or is there someone who is responding with specific interest in what you have suggested.

Of course, based upon your above stated motivation, and whatever specific interest they might have, we do have Light of the Bhagavata as an introductory book (you may like another) which has many topics and nice art.

Then LOB recommends studying the works of the Goswamis, headed by Rupa Goswami, to better understand Lord Caitanya and Vrndavana Dhama. For that we offer reading Nectar of Instruction. Then for serious academic readers we have Teachings of Lord Caitanya.

All of these are available at www.VedaBase.Io

We also have a Table of Contents, Index, Symposium Productions Manual and Art for LOB.

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En esta carta intento explicar mejor la simplicidad de lo que deseo hacer🙏🏻 Siempre quise que los estudiantes de las facultades de aquí tengan acceso a ISKCON. Por uno y otro motivo , pandemia, etc no pude hacerlo antes , pero ahora empezé. Envié una carta a dos universidades y un colegio universitario, explicando lo importante de nuestro conocimiento y lo necesario que es para los estudiantes. Tuve respuesta de la universidad siglo 21 y estoy intentando que acepten la propuesta. nuestro intento es simplemente ser un puente y hacer como hice también hace años en mi facultad : tener un espacio donde entre la mayor cantidad de estudiantes posible, para que se pueda dar cátedra sobre la conciencia de Krsna ( tal vez amoldar de acuerdo a facultades y disposición) y que los estudiantes y público en general tengan acceso. a los libros de srila prabhupada. Por lo tanto sería muy bueno que esté intercambio sea atractivo y en eso podríamos colaborar todos según lo que podemos y sabemos hacer.

We ask for His wonderful blessings so that many students here may come to know our beloved acarya and that their lives, instead of being frustrating, may be happy.

Pedimos Sus maravillosas bendiciones para que muchos chicos estudiantes de aquí puedan conocer a nuestro querido acarya y que sus vidas en lugar de ser frustrantes puedan ser felices.

always trying to please the blessed dust of his feet:

intentando siempre complacer el bendito polvo de sus pies :

Radha JPJ dd

Hare Krsna Dear Gurudev,

 Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.

 All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

 All glories to Guru parampara.

HpS - Hare Krsna! 🙂 AgtSP. I think that I still have some effort before my (or your?) feet are lotus. Of course in our Svarupa they are, no? Lotus feet or lotus hooves.

 Gurudev, Your upcoming India trip is very short, fast return from b'lore only. We understand

your commitment for SP.

 As a Gurudev you have given me the best you have - the strongest mantra for every cause. So

there are no questions, no doubts in my mind or heart. I will continue as usual with this

mantra and 4-RP for the rest of my life. You are always with me, which reminds me only

Krsna.

 Gurudev, Below are current activity status in this material world.

 1. Sadhana and Sankirtan ( Spiritual practices ) are as usual. 

 2. BG & SB - Daily, as usual. Deep focus on BG. On cover page for last 6 months !

HpS - ASA - What is the Cover Page? What does it include?

 3. Staying at home town with parents, with no job.

 4. Started study the Vaidik jyotish sastra ( Vaidik astrology ). 

HpS - Any friends or neighbors?

Your dependent,

Girivaradhari-Gopal Das

Hare Krsna. So, so nice to hear from you? Reading for your parents?

ASA $$$

260727 - 0828

IN+/OUT-

Telecommunications: -3(30ytd)

Supplies: -64(85)

Donations: - 1400(3400)*

Travel: - 6(576)

BBT:- 416(416)

Donations (General): - +414(1681)

BALANCES 260828

Cash & Bank = +1701

Visa = -775

Total = +926

*NOTES: Donation minus was $1400 to ISKCON Houston. Surprised no Donations Disciples year to date. Will have to audit old records.

Por Favos Acepte mis mas humildes y respetuosas reverencias , .

todas las Glorias a Srila Prabhupada y al movimiento de Snkirtan.

Gurudeva continuamos mejorando poco a poco nuestro Sankirtana inspirado en su ejemplo , es una gran oportunidad ser parte de este movimiento y siempre podemos ver la misericordia asi como usted nos a guiado en la vida , debido a que somos muy limitados y siempre cometo errores siento vergüenza escribirle y prefiero no molestar , pero me gusta leer sus respuestas y estar asociándome con algunos hermanos espirituales mas maduros y estables .

actualmente continuamos con comedores escolares, y este semestre empezamos con actividades con Nueva Govardhan A.C , , su presencia en este Natra a sido muy significativa , proyectos relacionados a su Sankirtana se han gestado de forma muy buena gracias a la colaboración de hermanos espirituales que tenemos fines en común.

Please accept my most humble and respectful obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada and the Sankirtan movement.

Gurudeva, we continue to gradually improve our Sankirtan, inspired by your example; it is a great opportunity to be part of this movement, and we can always see the mercy—just as you have guided us in life. Because I am very limited and constantly make mistakes, I feel embarrassed to write to you and prefer not to be a bother; however, I enjoy reading your replies and associating with more mature and stable godbrothers.

We are currently continuing with school feeding programs, and this semester we began activities with Nueva Govardhan A.C.

Your presence in this *yatra* has been very significant; projects related to your Sankirtan have developed very well thanks to the collaboration of godbrothers with whom we share common goals.

HpS - Jaya! JAYA!! J A Y A ! ! ! Hope there are photos and maps attached.

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada.

Por favor acepte mis humildes reverencias Guru Maharaj, me reporto al blog después de unos meses ausente, estoy aprendiendo a cuidar mi cerebro con medicación y acudo a mis citas con el neurólogo.

Actualmente mi proyecto más importante son mis hijos estoy trabajando con mis hijos en su educación en casa utilizando la pedagogía Charlotte Manson y Waldorf en conciencia de Krishna utilizando lo que funciona para cada niño, lo adaptamos a su necesidades y talentos. Soy honesta cada uno de mis 5 hijos son completamente diferentes pero entre hermanos se ayudan mutuamente y eso vuelve motivador el educar en casa que mis hijos gustan y desean aprender de Krishna y me recuerdan la importancia del Sadhana y los buenos hábitos además en la semana mi esposo enseña Sanskrito, Música y lectura a nuestros hijos.

Nueva Govardhan se encuentra activo creciendo cada mes actualmente tenemos una granja con animales exóticos que apoyan a tener una rutina diaria con los niños, alimentar, contemplar, aprender biología y empatía con los seres vivos en conciencia de Krishna.

Próximamente en un año publicaré un cómic con ilustraciones mías y 1 libro de trabajo en español, mi idea es mostrar los pasatiempos de Krishna a la audiencia infantil como experiencia propia como madre es difícil encontrar material atractivo en habla española para las familias Hare Krishna.

Aún pienso cuando lo conocí en persona y platicamos con mi esposo en Monterrey hace 14 años ¿cuál es mi naturaleza? Intenté por años descubrir mi naturaleza definitivamente no soy Vaisya ni Ksatrya hahaha, mi talento se encuentra en el dibujo quizá soy muy sudra por usar mis manos y lápices de carboncillo en lienzos pero me hace muy feliz y quizá puedo aportar un poco a ISKCON.

Estamos construyendo una cabaña grande de dos pisos es un gran proyecto multifuncional para proporcionar un espacio educativo y de convivencia, es difícil encontrar personas dispuestas a trabajar pero Krishna nos bendice con la energía de Lakshmi y la construcción va marchando maravillosamente.

Nandita se encuentra bien aún tengo miedo de acercarme a la vaca pero cuando tengo oportunidad le atiendo a distancia. También conseguimos comprar 3 pavoreales adultos son majestuosos logré que naciera una cría de ellos.

Mucho trabajo y una mente aplicada es lo que podemos compartir es un refugio para no estar en chismes o situaciones absurdas :) Agrego agradecimiento por recibir a mi esposo Gadadhar en Chile y ver nuestro pequeño video de Nueva Govardhan !

Tu sirvienta Anandamaya Devi Dasi (una disculpa si alguna palabra cambia al publicar mi carta estoy escribiendo esto desde mi iPhone por problemas de conexión)

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All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Please accept my humble obeisances, Guru Maharaj. I am checking in on the blog after an absence of a few months; I am learning to take care of my brain with medication and am attending my appointments with the neurologist.

HpS/ASA - We, agtSP, have hearing aids and are 75% senile. 😆

Jagannatha Das Babaji was carried around in a basket by one of his more stout disciples.

Currently, my most important project is my children. I am working on their homeschooling using Charlotte Mason and Waldorf pedagogies within Krishna consciousness, utilizing what works best for each child and adapting the approach to their individual needs and talents.

To be honest, each of my five children is completely different, but the siblings help one another. This makes homeschooling motivating; my children enjoy and desire to learn about Krishna, and they remind me of the importance of *sadhana* and good habits.

Additionally, during the week, my husband teaches Sanskrit, music, and reading to our children.

New Govardhan is active and growing every month; we currently have a farm with exotic animals that helps establish a daily routine with the children—feeding and observing the animals, and learning biology and empathy for living beings within Krishna consciousness.

In about a year, I plan to publish a comic book featuring my own illustrations and a workbook in Spanish. My idea is to present Krishna’s pastimes to a young audience; based on my own experience as a mother, it is difficult to find engaging Spanish-language material for Hare Krishna families.

HpS/ASA - Have you seen the "Amar Chitra Katha" comic books? You can Google them. Some people just changed the speech bubbles into their local language.

Do you know other Latin devotees who are doing home schooling for kids? Candra mukhi Devi Das from Peru?

I still think back to when I met you in person and spoke with you alongside my husband in Monterrey fourteen years ago. I wondered then, "What is my nature?" I spent years trying to discover it; I am definitely neither *Vaisya* nor *Kshatriya*—hahaha! My talent lies in drawing. Perhaps I am very much a *Sudra* because I use my hands and charcoal pencils on canvas, but it makes me very happy, and perhaps I can contribute a little something to ISKCON.

HpS/ASA - Brahmana, Ksatriya, Vaisya, Sudra, Lady x Gentleman. It seems to us you are a Lady. A Mother. A Mother with a lot of Brahminical inclination.

Lady, Wife, Mother, Sudra (Art)-Brahmana-Brahmana-Brahmana.

That is Daivi Varna Ashrama Dharma (DVAD). Four Principles.

What about Bhagavata Dharma? How is your Japa?

We are building a large, two-story cabin—a major multifunctional project designed to provide a space for education and community interaction. It is difficult to find people willing to work, but Krishna blesses us with Lakshmi’s energy, and the construction is progressing wonderfully.

Nandita is doing well; I am still afraid to get close to the cow, but whenever I have the chance, I care for her from a distance. We also managed to buy three adult peacocks—they are majestic—and I even succeeded in getting a chick from them.

Hard work and a focused mind—that is what we have to share; it is a sanctuary away from gossip or absurd situations. :) I also want to express my gratitude for the welcome my husband, Gadadhar, received in Chile and for the chance to share our little video of New Govardhan!

Your servant, Anandamaya Devi Dasi (my apologies if any words change when this letter is posted; I am writing this from my iPhone due to connection issues).

HpS - Thank you!

Our Calendar proposes we visit Mexico for Two Goswamis Festival. January 8th - 10th. Maybe we could visit Monterrey then.

Cow is probably more afraid of you than you are of her?

Very best wishes for all this work.

How is your Japa.