Letters to the editor

Hare Krishna Beloved Gurudev,

Please accept my humble obeisances,

All glories to Srila Prabhupada,

Here we are fighting our Kuruksetra. This blog is a wonderful Sadhu Sanga.

I just read the letter from Aja Govinda Prabhu, and realized the same is happening to me. He wrote:

"A few days ago it dawned on me that I was postponing my service to Krsna. I kept making promises to him that once I have a permanent assistant professorship job, I will start a preaching center or temple in whichever city or town I am in. But then I realized, that I cannot postpone it. My greatest fault is postponing the important tasks, paying useless attention to meaningless issues, mismanaging my priorities, and most importantly I lack time (and money) management. Time management, especially or particularly in my sadhana and money management in terms of not wasting money in material things and using money to serve Krsna. Instead of setting aside time for japa, kirtan, reading Prabhupada's books, engaging in the tasks which will liberate me, I focus on the temporary only. And the reason for this is my attachment to fulfillment of my desires. I am so attached egoistically to certain perceptions of me and others' perception of me, that I give all my mind's attention to only this, instead of internal development. "

This year was particularly intense, house building, applying for a job at the university, my job, started a relationship with a lady, uff. Although i feel good cause i'm about to move into a devotee's community where i will be able to attend morning program everyday and i got a job as a professor at med school, which will allow me to improve my sankirtan, my sadhana was seriously disturbed. As a result of that then the mind starts wondering, comparing your life with other devotees life, lack of enthusiasm for spiritual practice and an emptyness sensation.

We know nothing is worthy without 16r/4p, but we fail again and again.

I was meditating on this, "Why you are extremely busy all the time?"   The only conclusion we can make, is that is a psychologic issue, something rooted in our mind.

We are seeking for a lazy intelligent life. But for the time coming we make this vow, starting from january 1st:

Chant 12 rounds before breakfast (9 am), 4 rounds before lunch (1 pm) and 4 extra rounds (to repay my debt) before dinner 9 ( pm). As top priority agenda. And report every sunday to this blog.

Blessings please,

Your fallen, very fool and busy aspiring disciple,

Nikunja Bihari das.

HpS - ASA --  BHISMA!!!    A powerful vow!   The gods tremble!!  But so nice also... and really so simple.    Just a matter of priority and then I sure you will see immediately that it is the best, best thing to do!!!     See you Sunday, January 7th.

Sannyasi, Guru, GBC Sanga

Hare Krsna, Braja-bihari and Anuttama Das et al,

We are in Mexico for five packed days then off to India. We will be presenting at University of Madras, Kolkata, Bombay etc. etc.   We finish with the three days of SGGS in Mayapura. We gave some comments about the Sanga to your good selves but have not been able to follow up. We are planning on developing some thoughts in writing in association with other. This letter will hit our Blog for reactions and advice.

1. The highest truth is reality distinguished from illusion for the welfare of all.

2. The first year, we attended, and there was one day of break-out sessions where we non-GBC Guru/Sannyasis had a chance to exchange views without GBC devotees presence. I think it was Bhakti-rasamrta-sindu Maharaja who made the statement that in Bhuddhism that the Sangha (Administrative work) is meant to serve the Sanga (association). There was a very broad feeling that the non-administrative Sannyasis needed more time to talk about there individual experiences of the current and fututure GBC-Sannyasis relationship. I know I submitted a request that we have another break out session to do that, but it didn't happen.

3. Within the last two months one Grhastha guru and one Sannyasi both told me when I asked if they were attending the SGGS this year that it really seemed to be inclined toward the 'GBC pushing their agenda' and they weren't planning on going at that time. I was a little shocked to hear this comment, but analyzing why I didn't go last year etc. I realized that that was a part of the reason for myself also. Others included just schedule conflict.

4. Prahladananda Swami is our Minister of Sannyasa services. When I asked him if he was going to present at the Sanga he said, "No", but he hoped to see us there. Shouldn't he be offered an assignment for presenting???

5. I really feel that this movement is strong enough now to run a candidate for President of the United States. If we do then these Socio-political questions will become even more important.

6. These are my opinions, perspectives. One opinion that I hold very strongly is that my opinions are limited or incorrect often enough that I need feedback all the time. tyhank you.

Vrindavana Dhama Mahimamrta - Sataka One - Trans. Kusa Krata Das

45 O, look at Vrndavana, so beautiful with many blissful, splendid groves of kalpa-vrksa trees, with many parrots and other birds intoxicated by singing Vedic hymns glorifying Krsna, with many deers so pleasing to Krsna, with splendid transcendental lakes, ponds and streams, all filled with water sweet as nectar, and with mountains of valuable jewels.

46 Is this the wonder of the Supreme Personality of Godhead’s opulence? Is this the wonderful sweetness of the shoreless nectar ocean of transcendental bliss? Is this the seed of many splendid kalpa-vrksa forests? Is this Vrndavana, the glorious and wonderful transformation of pure love for Krsna?

47 Where do all people automatically and effortlessly obtain pure ecstatic love for Krsna? Where does the Supreme Personality of Godhead manifest His supremely wonderful pastime form? Where is the empire of the bliss of devotional service to Krsna’s lotus feet manifest? O brother, listen I will tell you a secret. All this is present here in Vrndavana.

Dear Guru Maharaja, please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

These days we are doing the renovation of the flat we live in. Specifically, the temple/living room and the hall. For that we have finances. The house is 45 years old and it needs fixing. There was mold on the walls. Air was going through the windows, which is nice in the summer but not in the winter. The restoration will include the windows, walls, floor, electric wiring. For furniture we do not have finances right now.

HpS - ASA -- Very nice! If you die soon it will mean good income for you descendents when you sell it also!

Doing all that work and living and working in the same place takes a lot of energy and good organization, cleaning, etc.

Reading Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakur's commentary on Bhagavad-gita.

ASA - Jaya!! Please share what you read... !

One point is that BG we have to interpret, only rightly so. For example, Krsna says to Arjuna”Fight”. This does not mean that I should go to war and kill people around. It means, do your duty, according to your nature, by following Krsna's plan (which is a good plan for everyone) and [hopefully] for His satisfaction.

I'm in the process of digesting our last exchange.

Next two weekends will spend with devotees doing bhajans.

Health challenge – for years dealing with lack of energy. Few months ago diagnosed with high lactose intolerance. Was doing Bioresonance therapy and it looks the intolerance is normalized. Still, have to take care of intake of milk products. Also, the sciatic pain and general back pain are there. When standing or walking 2 to 4 hours, the spine pain is so strong that I almost cannot think. Trying to do yoga asanas to mitigate, as it looks there are no other things that are there to rejuvenate the “dwindling machine”.

HpS - Do you have Iyengar Yoga studio where you live?

Catching up with your classes on e-sanga and Saturday StartMeetings.

Your servant Namacarya das

HpS - Thank you very, very much for you association.  We are planning on making a strong contribution to the Sannyasi Guru GBC Sanga in Mayapura the 10-13th of February. Is there a collection of instuctions (guess mostly letters) that Prabhupada gave on the topic, especially the instruction that the GBC position could be for life?

Hare Krishna Maharaj!

Hope your time at your home base is treating you well and you’re staying warm!

HpS - We came South to Mexico. Warmer here. Less stress on the Machine.

Rounds and 4 principles are going well. Sadhana is over all progressing.  I’ll be going to Radhadesh for the first time this January for Mellows and am excited about that!

ASA - Other places in Europe also???

I got accepted into a master’s program starting this Spring and am not sure whether to go through with it. I’m still paying off loans for undergrad so not sure if it’s the best time to dig deeper into debt.  It’s also a tough program, and I hate sitting in classrooms (*for info systems engineering). One of the Matajis has a godbrother who has an Ayurvedic clinic in Vrindavan and he needs more qualified medical profressionals, I might see if that's an option worth exploring.

 I have this crazy idea (a book of crazy ideas actually) to start my own venture. With some background in the medical field and IT field, and organzing various Bhakti clubs and Festivals,  and being naturally creative (thanks Krishna), I think Krishna will hit me with an idea worth launching.  I was reading a few Forbes articles and came across Potato Parcel – a guy actually decided to send messages on potatoes…he makes 25-grand a month. Simple ideas like that took off are mind-blowing to me! Anywho, that’s been on the mind quite a bit lately.

ASA - Get a partner in madness!

I've also been spending time at the temple with Gopiesvari dd who’s SS Radha Madan Mohan’s "personal stylist/artist". Shes been sharing some outfit, altar, and gopi dot/make-up ideas for the Deities. Perhaps one day I can become her apprentice and eventually serve SS Radha Madan Mohan similarly on the altar (got a long time before that happens though). It's amazing because everything she sees, she automatically says "this would like nice on Krishna." Her spiritual vision and devotion is sooo inspiring. 

Besides that,  it’s getting cold and we’re trying to do every act as an offering to Krishna. Traveling to NJ for a Kirtan festival  this weekend.

My parents send their deepest regards and obeisances.  We will all be going to Richmond for your Vyasa Puja with Subala Saka prabhu’s family. Please forgive any offenses we may have inadvertently committed.

Thank you for kind mercy maharaj.

Your aspiring servant,

SuGopi dd

P.S. Wasn’t sure if this qualified as an annual report or not so submitted generally.

HpS - ASA -- Our respects to your father. He really impressed us, made our heart ring, with the feeling of the honor and character necessary for a military man. Of course, your Mother (and Sister) also without a doubt.  We are a little confused that devotees were eating grains on Ekadasi during the University program!

For Vyasa-puja we will be in the airport in Houston. Looks like some devotees will come there. 1.15PM - 4.15PM. A really transitory affair, no?    Thank you for the excellent news.  Watch for big gifts from Krsna for little you!

PAMHO AGTSP

dandava.das@...

Who is Yasodananda Swami?

HpS - ASA ---   Ahhh!   Yadunandana Swami, no Yasodananda Swami.    We had the Dandava Das address and this time it went through with no bounce.

Can you also update the guru-tattva file:
Dadhisara Devi Dasi (Diana Karla Gonzalez Ramirez) 2016 Dec 25 (1994 November 4)?

Thank you. May you have many Krsna conscious hotels, if you want.

4.00PM

Time to go for a walk.

Pretty much we had 97% engagement today. The ladies made a Mexican lunch for Lord Nrsmhadeva with stuffed chile, peas-porridge, salad, baked sweat potatoe etc.

He seemed wickedly satisfied.

Is such an adventure taking Prasadam while meditating very carefully on how it will react in terms of our service.

Mexico, Mexico, Mexico - Could be the most Krsna conscious place in the world. Sunshine, Catholic Churches from the Conquistadores. Aztec blood. Here Jagannatha is a natural Deity. Radha Madan-gopal look like Mexican fairy dreams.

Flowers, fruits, fruits, flowers.

Atma ananda Das of Peru called. We talked for about 30-minutes. Very much harmony in vision. Many practical plans.

Asta sakhi Devi Dasi, Jayadeva Goswami Das, Akincana Krsna, Anirrudha, Aravinda, Jambavati .......

>>>:::::::::> Tonight 1-1/2 hours Istagosthi = Deity Worship. Arati 1-hour Sankirtan.