Letters to the editor

Hare Krishna Maharaja, please kindly accept my most humble obeisances; all glories to his divine grace, Srila Prabhupada-our founder acharya. And all glories to you for your exemplary devotional service to Srila Prabhupada, Lord Chaitanya, and all the devotees of the Lord.

I have been wanting to write to you for some time now. But I get so easily bewildered by the material energy, that it seems I never have the time when I want to; or else I have the time, but then I always let something take preferential consideration.

ASA - We second all that!

Know for certain that I often wonder when we will ever have your association again here in Boise; and I also think of the danger of losing your association. I know what it means to lose the association of a spiritual master. I have some painful memories of those moments. And sometimes with a little hindsight I wonder when I actually lost that connection: either before or after "the loss." And then I remember you, and the kindness and compassion that you showed us whenever you came. I can't say more than this on this matter, even now after all these years.

HpS - 🐷!!! AgtSP who makes up the Duty Rosters as he thinks best!!! Sure we will meet again in this life or some other, soldier!! (Picture attached: General Chimpanzee)

I can't begin to understand or explain how or why it is that I have been able to survive the constant struggle to remain connected to Lord Chaitanya's movement. There have been many times when I felt alone in my devotional service. When I recall how Srila Prabhupada once said "I never felt alone. I always felt the presence of my spiritual master," I have to ask myself "How did he do that? His obstacles and challenges make mine seem so puny and trivial by comparison." I certainly can appreciate the value of devotee association at such times.

ASA - 👍

In moving on, I have 3 evenings a week whereby I try and do some preaching over the internet on the ZOOM CHAT SITE. I wanted to mention these things to you aforehand, as I was hoping to receive your blessings so that I can feel confident that Sri Krishna and Srila Prabhupada will be pleased to accept my meager and humble devotional service. But again, I let other things take a greater priority. Please kindly forgive me for these offenses.

ASA - https://vedabase.io/en/library/bg/2/40/ ! ! !

TUESDAY EVENINGS are dedicated to live reading of Vaishnava literature. This week I am reading about the pastimes of Sri Ramanujacharya, and when it is finally over I will move on to some other reading: either NOD, NOI, Lilamrita, or whatever: By Srila Prabhupada's mercy and selfless sacrifice there is so much to read and share.

THURSDAY EVENINGS are dedicated to a PowerPoint presentation telling STORIES FROM THE MAHABHARATA. A couple of years ago I attempted this effort with very little results-and only about 100 slides for the entire presentation. But now I have something over 275 slides-and countless more on the way. This service requires immeasurable patience and steadiness in order for me to survive to the finish of this task, but I am feeling very enlivened by the task.

ASA - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhqkRGISQr8&t=16694s [Worth $247,323]

SATURDAY EVENINGS are dedicated to the BHAGAVAD GITA STUDY GUIDE that I host. At present there are 4 students-and that includes my wife. There is no certification offered, as I am too lazy to pursue that rigorous course myself. But I was petitioned to host such a program by another devotee-who doesn't even live in Boise. She called me one day literally begging me to initiate such a class online, and so I took it as Krishna. The study guide is what was presented by VIHE (Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education).

HpS - Cool.

I don't really have an audience for the Tuesday or Thursday programs, but I am hoping that over time that can change. Devotees have expressed their appreciation for my efforts, but I am alone when it comes to attendance. If you give your blessings, then there is every chance of success, even if success is long overdue or never happens-as strange as this last statement may sound. I am hoping that you will be moved with compassion for my efforts and give me your blessings, which would give me all the shelter and confidence I need to keep up my service.

ASA - https://vedabase.io/en/library/noi/3/#bb5880

I will close here, anticipating your merciful response.

ASA - 🙂 🐩

🐵 🐷 Is helpful. These comments.

Your lowly servant🙏

Balabhadra dasa

PS: ZOOM chat site; VAISHNAVA SANGA

MEETING ID: 526 302 1451; PASSCODE: 128782

Just in case there are others who would like to hear some readings, MAHABHARATA stories, or join the Bhagavad gita class: 7 PM MST🙏

Please accept my respectful obeisances to His Most Merciful lotus feet !!!

I was almost certain that I read in the kapi dvaja that my report was already answered. Hence my concern. It makes me calm to know that you have not responded yet. I will be waiting.

ASA - !!! 🐻 !!!

I am reading the Kapi Dvaja more often. Excuse me. I don't know why I didn't read it before. I feel like I've lost 90 percent of my life.

HpS - That is exaggerated. Only 80% 😁

It pains me to know that the vyasa puja left him with little energy. I wish it to be a festival of immense transcendental pleasure for You, but I also understand Your merciful responsibility to all of us. Thank you very much for so much effort.

ASA - 🙏 Preaching, Reaching, in a foreign language, culture, is both energy consuming and energy providing. Always.

My attempt to offer you, the video I sent you in my previous letter, has a sound problem. I believe that without the blessings of all the devotees starting with my outspoken husband, I cannot do anything right.

HpS - Same for us!! [and your 'outspoken husband'!]

let's upload it again !!!

HpS - https://vedabase.io/es/library/noi/3/

Thank you for Your attempts to always bring a smile to your disciples.

He is worshiped with all his heart

Sri Govinda take good care of him eternally

There can be discouragement at times for being without association as it used to be before in Peru. But :

I wish to act in unity with my lord! Whatever he wants!!!

Aslisya va pada ratha pinasthu man

adarshanam marma hatha karo tu ba

yatha ta da vidhadatu lampato

mat prana nathas tu sa eva naparah

I do not know anyone other than Krsna as my Lord and He will continue to be even if YOU MURT ME WITH HIS HUG OR BREAK MY HEART BY NOT BEING PRESENT BEFORE ME. He is completely free to do EVERYTHING he wants with me, for He is ALWAYS MY ADORABLE LORD !! WITHOUT ANY CONDITIONS.

ASA - https://vedabase.io/es/library/cc/antya/20/advanced-view/#bb1125022 Hare. This is a verse of advanced sentiment! Best to keep association of devotees in all of our service. That can be by letters and occasional calls also, but looking for physical association. They can give us perspective on how much austerity to give.

trying to serve His beautiful and saving lotus feet: J.P Radha dd.

Por favor acepte mis respetuosas reverencias a Sus Muy misericordiosos pies de loto!!!

Estaba casi segura que leí en el kapi dvaja que mi reporte ya estaba respondido. Por eso mi preocupacion. Me pone tranquila saber que aun Ud.no ha respondido. Estaré a la espera.

Estoy leyendo mas seguido el Kapi Dvaja. Perdoneme. No se por que no lo lei más antes. Siento que he perdido el 90 por ciento de mi vida..

Me apena saber que el vyasa puja lo dejó con poca energía. Deseo que Sea un festival de inmenso placer trascendental para Usted, pero tambien entiendo Su misericordiosa responsabilidad para con todos nosotros. Muchisimas gracias por tanto esfuerzo suyo.

Mi intento de ofrenda a Usted, el video que le envié en mi anterior carta, tiene problema de sonido. Creo que sin las bendiciones de todos los devotos empezando por mi esposo franco, no puedo hacer nada bien.

vamos a subirlo de nuevo!!!

Gracias por Sus intentos de despegar siempre una sonrisa en sus discipulos.

Se le adora con todo el corazón

Sri Govinda lo cuide muchisimo eternamente

Puede haber desánimo a veces por estar sin asociacion como acostumbraba a estar antes en peru. Pero :

Deseo actuar en unidad con mi señor! Lo que el quiera!!!

Aslisya va pada ratha pinasthu man

adarshanam marma hatha karo tu va

yatha ta da vidhadatu lampato

mat prana nathas tu sa eva naparah

No conozco a Nadie mas que a Krsna como mi Señor y El lo seguira siendo aunque me MALTRATE CON SU ABRAZO O ME DESTROZE EL CORAZON AL NO ESTAR PRESENTE ANTE MI. El es completamente libre de hacer TODO lo que quiera conmigo, pues El es SIEMPRE MI SEÑOR ADORABLE!! SIN NINGUNA CONDICIÓN.

intentando servir a Sus hermosos y salvadores pies de loto: J.P Radha dd.

Hare Krsna dear Gurudeva all glories to Srila Prabhupada.

We took care of an elderly couple, they were from Argentina and had served in the temple of Krsna Balarama for 25 years.

Advaita Prabhu left the body a month ago and yesterday, his wife Subhadra Mataji. We already borned [burned] her body today.

She asked after her death to take care of their Deities, Lord Nrsimhadev and Hanuman. And Saranga Thakura gave to us for her desire. Can we take care of them?

HpS - Seems fine to me. Love, cleanliness, punctuality and ritual.

Could you please give your recommendations about this? About the Giriraj issue, dear Guru Maharaj, we still don't understand clear how to take care of Giriraj. Don't bathe Him, don't offer bhoga and puja, don't dress Him? just put him on the altar? For one year? And what about waking Him up and putting Him to bed, could you please give some recommendations about this.

HpS - If you are in Vrndavana He is being cared for by Mother Yasoda. Wipe Him with a clean, damp cloth each day and put in in a nice place on the altar where He can see what is happening, until you have been 16/4-with enthusiasm (= FMP, Sankirtan, FEP) for one year then you can worship Him as long as you keep that Brahmincal standard.

Thank you very much for your time and care.

Your servants

Vrajendra Kumara Das and Bhaktin Aleksandra.

HpS - Thank you for giving your life for Guru and Gauranga.

Hare Krishna, Dear Hanumat Presaka Maharaj, please, accept my humble obeisances. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada.

I am writing a book therefore I would like to speak privately and ready to wait until its possible.

Y.s. Akshaya Krishna das

HpS - We are writing a few books here, with our ASA company, and it requires a team effort, so I don't know how we can help you??? I am like 99.99% tied up in that work until we expect to die, about November 24th 2024.

We are not really free to act independently.

What is your book about?

There are no topics that we could touch on that could not benefit from general discussions before being more efficient as individual discussions.

Hare Krsna.

Hare Rama.

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Dear Gurumaharaja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

From time I met you, first time, I was always amazed by your incredible humility and how you are friendly and approachable to all.

HpS - Like a short apple tree, maybe, who has been cultivated by a good gardener.

It is so nice to finally be able to read this letter.

When I feel tired or painful I always use it as excuse to relax, waste time. In fact it is embarrassing how much of this life I already wasted in activities with no practical value.

On opposite side when reading your Blog it, is such inspiration to see how you are able to use so much time for Krishna, Srila Prabhupada and all humanity. Body is causing you pain, but you are still fixed in Srila Prabhupada's mission and always kind to everybody.

Like a rope for mountain climber, rope which holds him when he will otherwise fall and die, and rope which showing him direction through which he should climb. I slowly start to realize that without your support and direction I would get completely lost and will otherwise completely waste this short life. 

I wish, one day to be able to come closer to be dedicated and kind as you are.

Thank you for everything!

Your servant Prahlad Nrsimha das

HpS - ASA -- You are like Lord Siva: https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/4/4/12/ 😎

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When you describe your using fatigue and pain as an excuse to relax and do things that have no lasting value, then I have to include myself, maybe even more than you.

Yet I also remember the association of Jayananda Das. His association for us was like associating with Srila Prabhupada, and he would say the same things.

He was not pretending. He really felt that way.

Lalita or Visaka may come to you and say, "PnD, you are such a sincere devotee. We are so lazy, never doing anything for Krsna!"

The problem is that they really MEAN it, feel it.

Ooof! Such a strange religion.

Then we have to think, O.K. if Jayananda is facing these challenges, then what to speak of me! His response is to just try his best, balance his work and recreation.

Pray to Radha, Krsna and Rama, Guru, to guide him. In balancing these things.

I think we all want to thank you for the wonderful resources you have given us.

I think you must also be blessed with wonderful father, wife, family, that you can act so sincerely.

Thank you for your association.

I think that after accumulating heaps of pious acts (https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/3/2/29/#bb20659 ) in Srila Prabhupada's insane asylum one day we will all be able to "by Audi" and play with Krsna.

Forward. We seem to be on the right path.

Attempt to Glorify You, my beloved Gurudev:

 Please accept my humble obeisances at His lotus feet

 All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

 All glories to Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's Sankirtan movement!

 All glories to Sri Sri Radha Madhana Vihari!

 All glories to You my Remembered, adored and glorified Gurudev!

 I offer my respectful obeisances to my spiritual master

 His Holiness Hanumat Presaka Swami

 Who is very dear to Lord Krsna because he has taken shelter at His lotus feet.

 I always see it ...

 On top of a cloud, with His japa in hand, singing, smiling, always chanting ... "keep Your world by sound" He told us. And you do so.

 And He gives us a taste of His wonderful world, full of our true consciousness, the static and sublime consciousness of GOVINDA

 I always see it ...

 His body, like a lotus, has sat next to the rolling altar. Do you have the Yogic powers, the seven mystical perfections? Well, I see him as light as a feather, sitting on top of a white cloud and now I see him very small, sitting on a small wooden table, near the altar, always with japa in hand, sitting beautifully and inspiring me so much ...

 I always see it ...

 He did not stop seeing it. I do not stop talking about You, remembering Your words, Your teachings. I recently started to see him in the reed forest. While I was very happy doing the exercises that You kindly taught us and then, I was about to begin my Manipuri rehearsal, when I saw Him in His life size standing, almost in front of me, on the other side of the reeds, saying to me: Dance Your songs. Remember: Reclined for Krsna yes, timid No; And I saw Him smiling His wonderful smile.

 I always see it. ..

 And although I am not fortunate enough to see him every day in my dreams, I remember them, he wrote them down, because every moment With Your Association deserves to be remembered over and over again. And as I remember every dream with you during the day, I always see and hear you.

 AND...

 Even if I am not fortunate enough to connect with you via the Internet, as you told me in a dream: "Even if you cannot attend our classes, we always care about you" and, he handed me the paper letter that I had given him. with Your answer! When I woke up that day You had answered me!

 So:

 Remembering all the moments of Your wonderful Association in different temples, the walks and talks with You. So many moments lived; reading my notes of His classes, listening to Him, opening my heart, plus the nectarean drops of sweet association in "I see Him Always" ..., everything adds up to say that I always have His Association, I always feel in His classes, attentive and happy, listening to His voice that always knows me as if it tasted the purest and sweetest honey from bees. I can try a little, a little and ... he was never satisfied ...

 You are our everything, without You life is empty, because if You do not take us with Krsna ...

 What awaits us?

 Just an empty and dark world, where everyone is just deluded and deluded, a very deep pain ...

 I don't want that place anymore.

 I wish the place of the most infinite purity

 I wish the place full of dazzling light

 The place where the gopis, pure of heart, dance to the beat of the flute,

 Where They cook, sing, butter, all with pure love.

 I want to be at their feet

 At the feet of a pure Glorious devotee, I wish to be

 That blessed powder, I place it over and over again on my head and, I hope a wick like me, is completely purified and can serve His divine feet, thus achieving to please Him completely;

 Thus have the sublime blessing of seeing Them and surrendering myself to Their feet eternally.

 A fool who tries to glorify Him on His Day, the most important day of my life, with all her heart:

 Japa prati jalpa Radha devi dasi

ASA - Hare Krsna!!! I think it loses a lot when it goes through the Translator, but even still seems like a very nice poem. Out of 100 poems we will get 1 worth keeping. Out of 1,000 we will get one worth publishing for the world for the next 1,000 years???

Poems, Songs, Opera.

Radharani, Ki Jaya!!!

Radha prati jalpa radha, Ki Jai!!

Radha prati jalpa radha Dasi, Ki Jai!!! So far looks like you are going to be a winner. Few more years to go!

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Intento de Glorificación a Usted, mi adorado Gurudev:

Por favor acepte mis humildes reverencias a Sus pies de loto!!!

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada!!!

Todas las glorias al movimiento de Sankirtan de Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu!!!

Todas las glorias a Sri Sri Radha Madhana Vihari!!!

Todas las glorias a Usted mi Recordado, adorado y glorificado Gurudev!

Ofrezco mis respetuosas reverencias a mi maestro espiritual

Su Santidad Hanumat Presaka Swami

Quien es muy querido por el Señor Krsna, debido a que ha tomado refugio a Sus pies de loto.

Lo veo Siempre...

Encima de una nube, con Su japa en mano, cantando, sonriendo , siempre cantando ..." mantenga Su mundo por sonido" nos dijo. Y Usted así lo hace.

Y nos da a probar de Su mundo maravilloso, lleno de nuestra verdadera conciencia, la estática y sublime conciencia de GOVINDA

Lo veo Siempre...

Su cuerpo cual loto, se ha sentado al lado del altar rodante . ¿ Acaso tiene Usted los poderes Yóguicos, las siete perfecciones místicas? , pues lo veo tan ligero como una pluma, sentado encima de una nube blanca y ahora lo veo muy pequeño , sentado en una pequeña tabla de madera, cerca del altar, siempre con japa en mano, sentado hermosamente e inspirándome tanto...

Lo veo Siempre...

No dejó de verlo. No dejo de hablar de Usted, recordado Sus palabras, Sus enseñanzas. Hace poco empezé a Verlo en el bosque de cañas. Mientras hacía muy contenta los ejercicios que Usted bondadosamente nos enseñó y entonces, iba a empezar mi ensayo de Manipuri, cuando Lo ví en Su tamaño natural de pie, casi frente a mí, del otro lado de las cañas , diciéndome : Baile Sus canciones y Recuerde: Recatada para Krsna sí, tímida No; Y lo ví esbosando Su maravillosa sonrisa. 

Lo veo Siempre. ..

Y aunque no tengo la fortuna de verlo todos los días en mis sueños, los recuerdo, los anoto porque cada instante Con Su Asociación merece ser recordada una y otra vez. Y como recuerdo cada sueño con Usted durante el día, lo veo y escucho siempre.

Y...

Aunque no tenga la fortuna de conectarme con Usted vía internet, Como Usted me dijo en un sueño : "Aunque Usted no pueda asistir a nuestras clases, nosotros siempre Nos preocuparnos por Usted" y , me entregó la carta en papel que yo le había dado con Su respuesta! Cuando desperté ese día Usted me había respondido!

Entonces:

Recordando todos los momentos de Su maravillosa Asociación en diferentes templos, las caminatas y charlas con Usted. Tantos momentos vividos; leyendo mis apuntes de Sus clases, escuchándolo, abriendo el corazón, más las gotas nectáreas de dulce asociación en "Lo veo Siempre"... , todo se suma para decir, que Siempre tengo Su Asociación, Siempre me siento en Sus clases, atenta y felíz, escuchando Su voz que siempre me sabe como si probara la más pura y dulce miel de abejitas. Puedo probar un poco, otro poco y.. nunca quedó satisfecha...

Usted es nuestro todo, sin Usted la vida es vacía, porque si Usted no nos lleva con Krsna...

 ¿qué nos espera? 

Sólo un mundo vacío y oscuro, donde todos sólo están alucinados y engañados, un dolor muy profundo...

No quiero más ese lugar.

Deseo el lugar de la más infinita pureza

Deseo el lugar lleno de luz deslumbrante 

El lugar donde las gopis, puras de corazón, bailan al compás de la flauta, 

Donde Ellas cocinan, cantan, baten mantequilla, todo con amor puro.

A los pies de Ellas quiero estar

A los pies de un Glorioso devoto puro , deseo estar

Ese bendito polvo, lo coloco uno y otra vez en mi cabeza y, Ojalá una melecha como yo , se purifique completamente y pueda servir a Sus divinos pies , así lograr complacerlo completamente ; 

Así tener la sublime bendición de verlas a Ellas y entregarme a Sus pies eternamente.

Una tonta que intenta glorificarlo en Su Día, el día más importante de mi vida, con todo el corazón :

Japa prati jalpa Radha devi dasi