Hare Krishna!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

Maharaja, thank you very much for your mercy!No more Mariana (Marina)

Hello, Mani Kundali Devi Dasi!

Jay!

Thank you very much for your wonderful visit to Mexico City, mainly to Nueva Govardhan Monterrey.

For me it was an opportunity to share with you what I am most passionate about in this world, painting Krishna.

I know I have to improve a lot but I'm happy because you liked one of my jobs.

I have learned by copying paintings of the best. It has served me a lot.

Now I am about to begin a series of works entirely of my authorship dedicated to Krishna/Rama.

One of my great defects is that my head explodes with so many ideas and projects, but it is thanks to your mercy that the opportunity is being presented to concretize them and realize them by the hand of spiritual brothers. Which seems to me an advantage because in the end the goal is to please you, so that at the same time through you we can serve Srila Prabhupada.

I send you the biodata you asked me for and a small technical sheet of the painting:

RENDÓN GONZÁLEZ MARINA XIHUITL

Born in Mexico, in 1989,

since her childhood she showed and developed great interest in painting and art.

Graduated as a Licenciada en Artes from the Universidad Autónoma de Estado de Morelos [UAEM].

She also has knowledge in the field of sculpture and digital media, has taught classes at the middle and high school level and workshops for children and adults.

Other studies and skills: Drawing (theory and practice, pencil and charcoal), painting (oil, acrylic), ancient animation (taumatrope, praxinoscope), papier-mâché (catrinas, masks).

Exhibitions, honorable mentions and other works.



PAINTING - HUMBLE GIFT TO H. H. Hanumatpresaka Swami:

Krishna painting based on digital image. Technique: Oil on canvas. Size: 50 cm x 50 cm

Thanks for everything! Nitay Gouranga! Hari Haribol!

HpS - Hmmm! Very, very nice, but... What is Krsna thinking in the picture? What were your sentiments while brushing color into His cheeks.

Thank you.

We will send a link to this excellent letter to Sripad Nitya-ananda Das and his wonderful wife in Dallas. We packed and transported the picture with great love to them. He is President of ISKCON Temple in Dallas and very, very experienced, respected, ISKCON devotee.

The Temple has one of the finest collections of art in ISKCON.

https://www.google.com/search?q=iskcon+dallas+art&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS999US999&sxsrf=APwXEddH9R8XArnYErv6MVGYvIny8eKJ0g:1681604772577&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi61vz4ka3-AhW7m2oFHcXkBnYQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=904&bih=412&dpr=2.13

¡Hare Krsna! Querido Guru Maharaja

Por favor acepte mis rendidas reverencias

Todas las Glorias sean a nuestro Divino Fundador Acarya Srila Prabhupada, el salvador de los caídos y todas las glorias para Usted, fiel seguidor de tan exaltado maestro.

Querido Gurudeva, luego de su maravillosa visita a México, intento repasar una y otra vez cada instrucción, cada experiencia, cada realización. En resumen, puedo decir que, ¡Una vez más! ¡usted me rescató, y me devolvió mi corazón reconstruido y fortalecido! Gracias, Gracias, Gracias.🙏

Sería imposible describir todo lo vivido en aquella atmosfera trascendental, pero me gustaría resaltar que; ver a los devotos de ese modo tan transparente fue lo más impactante para mí. Conocerlos de manera profunda y sincera y poder admirarlos como personas que, aún en medio de dificultades y posibles deficiencias, se alzan para ofrecer lo mejor de sí mismos a nuestros Amorosos Señores… Eso fue realmente impresionante y transformador ¡fue como estar en un lago lleno de lotos multicolores!

¡Me sentí tan insignificante y profundamente conmovida ante ese espectáculo! Me siento avergonzada porque mis tratos ásperos lastimaron a tan preciosas joyas. Ruego a nuestro misericordioso Señor me perdone y sane el corazón de aquellos que, dentro de mi locura, pude lastimar. Le agradezco sinceramente que me permitiera recuperar tan preciadas relaciones.

Por supuesto, debido a la pobreza de mi corazón, aún hay algunos devotos con los que no concuerdo o a quienes no entiendo; sin embargo, creo que puedo admirarlos a cierta distancia.

Tras la experiencia, rogamos – nunca más olvidar nuestra posición como sirvientes y siempre apreciar las exaltadas cualidades de cada vaisnava, oramos por mantenernos en la maravillosa asociación de los devotos. –

Gurudeva ¡Gracias por vuestros obsequios que atesoro en mi corazón! Gracias por concederme tanta misericordia, que es una muestra de la ilimitada misericordia que Srila Prabhupada emana. ¡Sabemos que no la merecemos, pero ciertamente la necesitamos con urgencia! Muchas gracias.🙇

🙏

Por favor, permítame expresar públicamente mi agradecimiento a Ananda Maya DD, Gadadhara Gosai Das y su familia; por los esfuerzos sobrehumanos que realizaron para brindarnos el espacio trascendental en el que se llevó a cabo este encuentro “Nueva Govardhana”. Ellos cubrieron TODOS los gastos y realizaron innumerables trabajos físicos para proporcionar este espacio a todos quienes tuvimos la fortuna de estar ahí. No lo se con seguridad, pero podría afirmar que las pocas donaciones que recibieron, ni siquiera cubrían el gasto por nuestros alimentos, además ninguna cantidad podría retribuir tan maravillosa experiencia. Oramos sinceramente a nuestro Señor que les bendiga para que puedan seguir compartiendo la conciencia de Krsna con todos quienes tienen la fortuna de conocerlos. 

Gracias por tanto Guru Maharaja.

Intentando ser su discípula

Karuna-Sakti Devi Dasi

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I will do (Hare! 😃) Krsna! Dear Guru Maharaja

Please accept my obeisances

All glories be to our Divine Founder Acarya Srila Prabhupada, the savior of the fallen and all glories to you, faithful follower of such an exalted teacher.

Dear Gurudeva, after your wonderful visit to Mexico, I try to go over and over again each instruction, each experience, each realization. In short, I can say that once again! you rescued me, and gave me back my rebuilt and strengthened heart! Thank you, thank you, thank you.🙏

HpS - AgtSP!!! AgtSBhSS!!! AgtLC!!! AgtSSRM-gopal!!! 😃

It would be impossible to describe everything lived in that transcendental atmosphere, but I would like to highlight that; Seeing the devotees in such a transparent way was the most impressive for me. Knowing them deeply and sincerely and being able to admire them as people who, even in the midst of difficulties and possible shortcomings, rise up to offer the best of themselves to our Loving Lords... That was truly impressive and transformative! It was like being in a full lake! of multicolored lotuses!

HpS - Wars are not won by well equipped healthy soldiers. Wars are won by illequipped, wounded soldiers who keep on fighting.

I felt so insignificant and deeply moved by that spectacle! I feel ashamed because my rough dealings hurt such precious jewels. I beg our merciful Lord to forgive me and heal the hearts of those who, within my madness, I could hurt. I sincerely thank you for allowing me to recover such precious relationships.

HpS - Don't worry we were all stepping on each others toes: "Our Father who are in heaven, forgive our offences as we forgive the offences of others"

Of course, due to the poverty of my heart, there are still some devotees with whom I do not agree or understand; however, I think I can admire them from a distance.

After the experience, we pray – never again to forget our position as servants and always appreciate the exalted qualities of every Vaisnava, we pray to stay in the wonderful association of devotees. –

 Gurudeva Thank you for your gifts that I treasure in my heart! Thank you for granting me so much mercy, which is a sample of the unlimited mercy that Srila Prabhupada emanates. We know we don't deserve it, but we certainly need it badly! Thank you so much.

Please allow me to publicly express my gratitude to Ananda Maya DD, Gadadhara Gosai Das and their family; for the superhuman efforts they made to provide us with the transcendental space in which this “New Govardhana” meeting took place. They covered ALL expenses and did countless physical jobs to provide this space for all of us who were fortunate enough to be there. I don't know for sure, but I could say that the few donations they received didn't even cover the cost of our food, and no amount could repay such a wonderful experience. We sincerely pray to our Lord to bless you so that you can continue to share Krsna consciousness with all who are fortunate enough to know you.

Thank you for so Guru Maharaja.

Trying to be his disciple

Karuna Shakti Devi Dasi

HpS - ASA --- Thank you for such a nice view of the program. I think all of us are grateful to you for putting into words what many of us thought. Was an eternal pastime of Krsna. Community can grow. We can all help it.

Let us go to the next letter with New Govardhana Ashrama in mind.

Hare Krishna Gurudeva

Please accept my humble obeisances

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!

I hope you are in good health. It has been very gratifying to have had your association the last few days you were at Nueva Vraja Mandala. Likewise, it has been very inspiring to hear from some godbrothers about your activities and Sankirtan programs carried out in Mexico.

As you know, I arrived at NVM in February. I stayed for almost 2 months serving mainly as a teaching assistant at the Gurukula. It has been such an enriching experience for my career and my spiritual life! I also had the chance to do other services like cleaning, making garlands for Radha Govindachandra, singing and playing the mrdanga at Mangala Aratik and Sandhya Aratik, even leading kirtans in Madrid Harinams! Also, I had the chance to meet so many devotees and take their wonderful association, as well as preach and make friends with some guests who were temporarily staying at the farm.

Now I am back in Peru. Why? That is what I want to tell you in this letter.

Earlier this year, I had a strong desire to return to Vrindavan and take the Bhakti Sastri course. However, during my stay at NVM, Radha Govindachandra turned my plans upside down. There is no doubt that they were! It seems that the Gurukula will require a teacher for the next school year (which starts this September). Since the children already know me and I was learning how the teachers are carrying out the Gurukula, I feel responsible for continuing to support the school. I want to offer the career that I have studied at the service of the devotees.

So, I accepted the challenge. In that sense, in order to stay longer in Spain I must apply for a religious visa. That is why I returned to Peru and I am currently processing all the documents required. I don't know how long this process will take, nor if my visa will be accepted or denied, but we are leaving it to Krishna's will. However, so far everything has been favorable and we have received so much support from Yadunandana Swami and other devotees. In fact, They have encouraged me the most to take this opportunity. I was a little unsure if I could do a good service for the children of the community, but I will do my best.

I realized that, in the end, the intense longing that I had to return to Vrindavan actually came true. As one mataji told me, NVM is Vrindavana Dham, that place where one can be Krishna conscious 24 hours a day. At the beginning of this year, I was missing taking darshan from Krishna Balarama and Radha Syamasundara every day, and this wish was also fulfilled! I was able to take darshan from Radha Govindachandra every day. When I realized all this infinite mercy, I cried with happiness. Finally, I have also realized that I like so much the ashrama life, running every day at 4:30 am to sing and dance for the Lord. I remember when I was little I used to admire the monastic life. I also wanted to give my life to the service of the Lord. This childhood memory was revived at NVM.

So, that's my report, Guru Maharaja. Krishna's plans are mysterious and wonderful.

Learning to live a life of service,

Rukmini dd

HpS - AgtSP, We have been getting news of you! This all seems very nice. When Krsna wants something it happens. The world becomes Vaikuntha ... but ... He does not want us to get too attached. Like he shook up M. Pariksit when he got to attached.

So, do your service in this reflection and be happy seeing it all as a reflection of Vaikuntha, but be ready to get on the boat and leave for next destination at any moment. Teach the kids that.,

We get our news out in the next few days also.

Hare Krsna!!! Super!!

Hare krishna Dear Gurudeva, please accept my humble obeisances

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

listen to my audio and the verses that I think are badly sung I re-recorded them and sent them to the same email.

trying to serve him and hoping not to offend his beautiful lotus feet

have a great trip!

his eternal would-be servant: Radha Japa Prati Jalpa dd

HpS - ASA --- Just got back to our Base Camp. Will listen soon!!! Thank you.

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaja, please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

HpS - Jaya!!! AgtSP.... Paoho..... Thank you so, so, so, so much for this letter. Thank you!

I’m still here chanting 16 rounds, following the four principles of freedom and rising early for morning program. We are maintaining and keeping things going at the temple. I really appreciate what you said in your response to my last letter: Temples never fail. They are part of the Sat-Cit-Anaanda reality. Such a wonderful perspective. I’m holding on to it. I am seeing all of my zeros and I am trying to put that One in front of them every morning. It’s hit and miss. Only by your grace and inspiration am I able to attempt.

HpS - Srila Prabhupada makes his Generals out of mud!!

Lord Nityananda on the altar subtly winked at me the other morning to say “you are doing okay, you can do better”. I heard from Gopal Hari Prabhu in class recently that spiritual life is actually never stagnant. You are either going up or you are going down. This is very profound to me because I find myself just wanting peace and comfort but actually taking risks for Krishna and being bold is where the real life/fun is I’m starting to see.

Many experiments to conduct here and you have helped me see how Srila Prabhupada has given us everything. Now we must find new ways to “let Krishna out of the box” like you are saying. Please pray for us, Maharaja.

We’ve been very much enjoying seeing you in Mexico and chanting with you through the internet and hearing your talks. Such a wonderful thing to see you with Bhakti Sundar Goswami Maharaja as well.

On the appearance day of Lord Rama we presented the cane that you gave Anantarupa Prabhu to Srila Prabhupada. Thank you so much for this. Prabhupada looks very happy to have it. Very beautiful handle!

HpS - Do you see the SB verse engraved in the handle!!

Maharaja, will you be able to visit us this Summer or Fall at any point?

Also, I was wondering if I could come see you in Tennessee for a day or two and do some service. What do you think?

Your aspiring servant,

Nitisara das

HpS - We have been On the Road for nine months. We are close to dead as an ape can get.

Hanuman returns to Kishkinda with the news for Rama.

Kishkinda, Nashville, NgD other Princes and Kings of the Monkey army.

After a few days resting there and getting our feet on the ground I hope we will have the proper perspective for the next plan of work of Krsna, and our possibility of joining it.

Maybe we visit Boise again in this lifetime.

Need a travel partner.

Yet, also very nice if you all can visit us for a symposium and personal association in Nashville. You can channel Bhaktivinode Thakura through guitar and music! 😄

If we travel in USA it will be to only three places: Houston, Richmond and Boise, but now please join us getting our feet on the ground in our Base Camp.

Make movies.

Do Kid's dramas.

Interview local community leaders and scholars.

Local devotees headed by Ananta rupa Das.

Now 10.22PM. As you can see from the letter to Anandamaya Devi Dasi we are ripped up from today's war, so we will rest our body now.

HK

HR

HK

HR.

See you soon. Very much respect to all of the Mothers. Husbands. Brahmacaris....

Hare Krsna, gurudev

AGTSP

Please accept my pranams at your lotus feet.

HpS - Lettuce feet, AGTSP! Paoho.

Since my last letter in January, my sadhana was good with 16rounds and 4regs till Gaura purnima.

HpS - Three months. Quarterly Report. That is nice.

Since Gaura purnima I am again struggling. There are ups and downs.

Yesterday on 1st April I was lamenting that I am bereft of your grace and at night in dreams you came and touched my head and my body became calm in my sleep. Thank you.

HpS - Hansadutta Swami told us that SP told him that the Spiritual Master does not do anything extraordinary usually. He chants Kirtan, answers letters, but ...through him... the Paramatma does many things. AgtSP.... Paoho...

On the note of association, I wanted to ask a question. The place I stay, we don't have an established Iskcon temple but there is established ISKM Ritwik temple with regular programs.

I am lonely here without any association.

Will it be a offence at your lotus feet if I go there for kirtans, prasad and programs?

HpS - If you can extract the poison from the nectar then do that. Even more potent is if you can go there to help them become free from misconceptions.

Praying that your blessings never leave this useless soul.

Hare krsna Srila Gurudev

Rturaj Krsna Das

HpS - Hare Krsna. Nehabikramo naso sti, pratyavayo no viddhya te, svapam api asya dharmasya, trayate maho bhayat. Find this verse and purport. Tell us what you think. It is after, around BG2.35

Hari bolo.

You are an importan soldier in this effort.

You need to become Guru for a thousand people.

Go ahead.