Letters to the editor

AGTSP paoho

We get letters from nice devotees about corruption in ISKCON. This can range from Leaders involved in breaking Four Principles, not chant their rounds, arrogant and abusive behavior, mis-managment of money and exploitation of resources.

Of course, there are big and little thieves. Using temple auto to go for refreshing drive on the way back from the bank.

First, we personally heard from Srila Prabhupada's lips when we was in Berkeley (San Franciscco) in 1973, when asked by a reporter, 'Swamiji, are there problems in your Temples?', "This is the material world, there are problems everywhere!".

When Krsna was personally present in Vrndavana there were demons entering that were so terrifying that they were causing some of the girls to have mis-carriages!

So, we can expect problems in the Temple, ISKCON, but if it is Braja, if it is an ISKCON Temple, then it is under Krsna's control, awareness.

What should we do?

In Braja only Krsna and Balarama kill demons - The rest of us can all chant, "Hare Krsna!!! Hare Rama!!", and Krsna and Balarama will take care of the situation, and, yes, they may empower us to deal with it.

I have personally experienced this even to being physically violent with insane visitors at times.

We will see that Krsn took physical charge of my senses like in Kurukshetra. Or that Krsna gives us unavoidable, clear intelligence how to do our part and we see simultaneously He does his part. We have had strong experience of this.

Yes, in the beginning force may be necessary, physical or verbal, but unless it is done expertly, empowered by Krsna, then there will be a bad taste for everybody.

The Gopis, members of ISKCON live at three levels:

1. We are good citizens of Nanda Maharaja's village. We pay taxes. We act properly in the institution give respect and following instructions, but if there are problems we take institutional action.
2. We have our friends. ISKCON is a society of friends independent of the institution.
3. We have our own individual, direct experience of Srila Prabhupada. He knows what we are doing, and we know what he wants of us. Of course, we know that this only will increase as we become more sincere. It will be through so many transparent via-media, other devotees, books, deities, parama-atma, but the experience is direct.

We must be brave and honest to deal with problems in the Institution. We go to GBC, three GBC, Executive Committee, GBC general Assembly and we can even go to Srila Prabhupada directly, but if everyone is crazy then we should personally declare that in an institutional framework and take charge of Srila Prabhupada's institution.

At this moment, we try to deal with so many problems from our perspective as member of the institution and we see that things are moving on. ISKCON seems about 75% functional at this point, but if I can personally claim that level of functionality it is great.

Look at your own weakness before your criticize others.

Some thoughts.

Hare Krishna dear Guru Maharaja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

As per your brilliant suggestion, yesterday we made a cake for NOI's anniversary (pictures attached),

HpS/ASA -- Jaya Srila Prabhupada. Maybe it will become more robust! Add more pages from having so much birthday cake.

. . . and offered it to the NOI copy that you signed for us many years ago. I also read the Sanskrit and English translations as you mentioned in the SB class.

HpS - Rupa Goswami, Rupa Manjari, must like that!

Guru Maharaja, after three years of being initiated, my dull self is finally beginning to realize the importance of strict Sadhana that you emphasize. A few days ago you mentioned in a class that getting up at 4 AM, FMP, chanting, morning SB class, and evening BG class are essential for all devotees, regardless of their Varna and Asrama. Then, if one is a brahmana, one has to do at least 1-2 hours of extra reading a day.

HpS - We heard Srila Prabhupada instruct a Temple President that no intelligent man (or woman (or thing)) would be happy without one hour of reading each day. An intelligent person needs to satisfy their mind with stories, reading, no?

I always tried to wake up early at 3:30 or 4 AM and it would happen for about 3 days of the week, and then I would fail for the rest of the four days. But recently, I have been trying to follow that instruction and by your causeless mercy, as I have no strength, I was able to wake up at 4 AM for 6 days of the last week and finish my rounds (there is still a lot of progress to make in controlling the mind) before the Bhagavatam class. I also am trying to listen to either Srila Prabhupada's class or another class on BG in the evening.

HpS - Radharani and the Gopis will give you your Super-girl cape in a few weeks if you keep this up! Then you can fly all over the world with Them fighting evil in the hearts of men! We are not joking (much [we are basically monkeys])!

My reading was also on and off before. For the first few months of the year, I read 30 minutes of Bhagavad-gita every day (with only a few rare exceptions) and finished reading it once, but then I stopped that when my Sanskrit course started. Now I decided that I should read something (whether a paragraph or a few pages) every day based on the workload I have from school.

HpS - Yes! Just read a little of CC before Mangala arati, Lilamrta during Prasadam.... Read little here and there regularly and you will become addicted.

In another class you mentioned that this is a Sankirtan movement and we all cannot just hear and be content. We have to spread the message to others. So I am trying to make a simple graphic containing a quote from Srila Prabhupada based on my reading for the day. I post them on my whatsapp status and some people look at them (though I am not sure if they read them :)).

HpS - If the same thing keeps happening again and again and again and agaain... and.... someone will notice it, no?

Guru Maharaja, how do we gain enthusiasm to follow the process strictly?

HpS - 'Tad gada mula hantri', NoI Three, no? How does a dry sponge become wet by being repeatedly plunged in the water? Watch it! Science experiment.

I also watched a cartoon of the three little pigs story to learn more about how to connect it with the modes.

HpS - For some like you, with which pig do you identify? What construction materials do you get from Home Depot? Who is the Big Bad Wolf in your life?

Guru Maharaja, I beg for your mercy that I may follow your teachings and Srila Prabhupada's teachings sincerely. The reason I wrote all of this is because I am a very dull-witted and fallen soul and I have no power to fight Maya other than your mercy. I didn't want to be bragging in any way, I hope it did not come through like that. I am only learning the basics of devotional service.

With heartfelt gratitude and appreciation,

your insignificant servant,

Sugopi Radha DD

HpS - We are still learning the basics. Hope we can help you a little is relating to Srila Prabhupada. We all continue as eternal members of his Sankirtana Party. Super respects to your esteemed Father and Mother and (Aunts and Uncles??).

You have joined a University with incredible heritage. I guess the Wikipedia article is correct.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yale_University#Women

Beautiful looking cake!

Beautiful looking house.

HK///HR

Hare Krsna Maharaja!!

Acepta por favor mis respetuosas reverencias ....AGTSP !!!!

.-Maharaja, como cada reporte empiezo a contándole de mi sadhana,4 principios y 16 rondas ,desde hace más de 2 años canto 4 rondas más que lo hice como voto y las canto durante el día,ahora se hace un poco más pesado el terminar...

.-Ya Goura Nitay está en el altar ,siguiendo lo que me dijo,les ofrezco incienso,fuego,agua,flor,pañuelo, perfume,tratando de conservar siempre puntualidad y limpieza,como usted me dijo,las despierto con dulce y a las 4.30 AM me conecto al fmp y mientras cantan yo hago el aratik y a media día les ofresco lo que haya cocinado,siempre con un dulce y a las 6.30 pm leche.

.-Tuve la oportunidad de hacer algún servicio en las fiestas para Radha Madana Vihari,mucha felicidad para mí .

.-Sigo el curso de Bhakti Sastri ,hice un ensayo sobre el 1 capitulo del Bg y las razones de Arjuna para no pelear,esto me llevo a pensar muchas cosas de mi vida ..... Y pude ver cómo en muchas ocasiones es el sentimentalismo lo que nubla la razón y por más que nos dicen que no somos el cuerpo y se acepta en teoría ,pero cuando debo vivirlo enfrentarlo no es tan fácil. Tambien quedé pensando ,en el Bg se dice que Krsna ya había decidido matar al bando opuesto (los kurus,duryodhana) ,el ya les había dado muerte ,por el hecho de haber ofendido a su devoto y solo usaba a ARJUNA como un instrumento y eso lo aplique a mi,dándome cuenta que cuántas veces me pasaron cosas y si salían bien yo tontamente pienso...... ES PORQUE YO ASI LO QUISE!!!! Y en realidad es Krsna quien así lo dispuso ,siento tanto tiempo perdido luchando con la mente y el cuerpo para vivir una mentira ,una vida no real..... Cada día pido porque a pesar ,del apego a la familia, las personas que quiero ,la aflicción y tristeza que esto genera,siempre sea conciente de Krsna y acepte su voluntad, de que todo pasa porque el así lo quiso y es lo que me corresponde ...

.-Pero todo lo que me corresponde por karma, ¿Es Lo Que Krsna Quiere?...

.-Mi lectura va en el BG cap 9 ,el krsna Book cada noche y estoy leyendo otra vez los libros pequeños.

.-Agradezco mucho poder participar y tener su asociación en el fmp ,en las clases ,el poder participar me motiva e inspira mucho para mejorar mi servicio,mis rondas,mi entendimiento.

Siempre agradecida por haber conocido la Conciencia de Krsna,a Srila Prabhupada y a Usted Maharaja..

su aspirante a sirvienta

Bhaktin Amparo

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Hare Krsna Maharaja !!

Please accept my respectful obeisances .... AGTSP !!!!

.-Maharaja, as each report I begin to tell you about my sadhana, 4 principles and 16 rounds, for more than 2 years I chant 4 more rounds than I did as a vow and I sing them during the day, now it becomes a little heavier finish...

HpS - Siempre ua desafilla! Es la Yajna mas fuerte, pero el resultado mas fuerte tambien!

.-Goura Nitay is already at the altar, following what he told me, I offer them incense, fire, water, flower, handkerchief, perfume, always trying to keep punctuality and cleanliness, as you told me, I wake them up with sweets and at 4.30 AM I connect to the fmp and while they sing I do the aratik and at midday I offer them what I have cooked, always with a sweet and at 6.30 pm milk.

HpS - Espero hay un foto de Ellos fin de esta carta

.- I had the opportunity to do some service at the festivals for Radha Madana Vihari, much happiness for me.

HpS - Probalmente para Ellos tambien. AgtSP

.-I follow the course of Bhakti Sastri, I did an essay on the 1st chapter of Bg and Arjuna's reasons for not fighting, this led me to think many things about my life ..... And I could see how many times it is sentimentality clouds reason and even though they tell us that we are not the body and it is accepted in theory, but when I have to live it, facing it is not so easy. I was also thinking, in the Bg it is said that Krsna had already decided to kill the opposite side (the kurus, duryodhana), he had already killed them, for having offended his devotee and only used ARJUNA as an instrument and That applied to me, realizing that how many times things happened to me and if they turned out well I foolishly think ...... IT'S BECAUSE I WANTED IT SO !!!! And in reality it is Krsna who arranged it, I feel so much time wasted fighting with my mind and body to live a lie, a non-real life ..... Every day I ask because despite my attachment to family, people What I want, the affliction and sadness that this generates, always be aware of Krsna and accept his will, that everything happens because he wanted it that way and it is what corresponds to me ...

HpS - Un libro tan fuerte, no? Y SB, CC, solamente son mas detalles, mas detalles!!!!

.-But all that is due to me by Karma, is it what Krsna wants? ...

HpS - He has his plan. His servants, like Srila Prabhupada, have their plans, but they all, also want to know what is our plan!! We are little, but we have some potency!

.-My reading goes on BG chap 9, the Krishna Book every night and I am reading the little books again.

.-I am very grateful to be able to participate and have your association in the fmp, in the classes, being able to participate motivates and inspires me a lot to improve my service, my rounds, my understanding.

Always grateful for having known Krishna Consciousness, Srila Prabhupada and You Maharaja ..

your would-be maid

Bhaktin Amparo

HpS - Donde esta su residencia? Chosica? Relacionada con La Yugala-kishora Dasi!!! Otros?

Hare Krsna Maharaja and ASA team,

PAMHO AGTSP.

I hope all is welḷ I really don't think you have covid and I consider it will better to wait for the results of Dr NGD.

HpS - Thank you! We waited and he was positive test, but reaction is not strong for him so far. When we went for testing they gave us papers to fill-out and a pen, but we think they were all touched by other clients. 😎

Honestly, doctors say, hospital is one of the most dangerous place to catch diseases, be careful.

I wanted to ask you please if it is possible to allow me to prepare questions from Chapter 5 of Canto 2, While correcting the questions in chapter 2 and if necessary, I do it again.

HpS - Certainly. You don't have to wait for us. Please post them here!!! You can see we aer not GREAT DEVOTEE like Hanuman. We hope to be a little insect helping other to clean his fur. So, post things here and we try to answer all posts within 4-days.

This service is essential for me because it allows me to deepen my relationship with Srila Prabhupada. Please consider my request🙏

HpS - Read his books = Touch his feet. What is the news of our Leader, Bh. Bhusana Swami?

I read your letter, Fighting Corruption in ISKCON", It helped me a lot to understand my relationship with ISKCON and identify me with Level 3 and I have something of 2.

HpS - Level 3 = Confidential Relationship with our General! Srila Prabhupada. Level 2 = Friends in ISKCON (Friends = ISKCON!) Karuna krsna Das, Caturatma, Abhinandana are my friends. Other relations, but they are my friends!

Regarding this I have a query, sometimes I have been invited to give some Bg classes in the San Borja temple and this makes some devotees uncomfortable because they think that I am in favor of some authority and it is simply that I do not identify with some authority but rather with my service, explain this but for some it is something difficult to understand.

My loyalty is to Srila Prabhupada and the ISKCON who follows Srila Prabhupada. What do you advise me? Sometimes I think my thoughts are somewhat anarchist.

HpS - This is spiritual life. Raghunatha Das Goswami would not even accept a paper cup (leaf cup) made in Sakhi-sthali, because it was Candravali's village!!! [She is trying to steal Krsna from our Radha!!]. Imagine a girl, seeing another girl try to steal her husband! Grrrrrr!

... but, Radha and Candravali

LOVE

each other!! They are cousins. They compete out of love. They hope their competition inspires the other to increase their service, not reduce it.

So, hard decisions. With whom to associate? How others perceive it? Ask Srila Prabhupada! As far as I know now, San Borjas is Srila Prabhupada's temple!!

Thank you very much for your effort and for being a part of Sankirtana of Srila Prabhupada.

whith appreciation

ys Isvari R dd

Note: in the next letter i will send photos of Sarasvati and Rajani, they continue with their Sadhana.

HpS - Little angels or little devils? Or both ??

HK Pamho, Guru Maharaja quisiera que pronto viniera para ayudar en alguno de sus eventos, será pronto?

Estoy sembrando semillas espero que pronto den fruto, un jardín sin flores o frutos es triste, me parece pecaminoso no embellecer la tierra, deseamos que todo florezca, amo la belleza de la creación. En algún momento deseamos servir en el pujari y ahora a diario lo hacemos, una vez por día, es un buen ritmo nos da tiempo para otras actividades. Nos consuela, recordamos Vrndavana, con los pujaris nos asociamos, la mente está ocupada y satisfecha.

Estoy llevando un curso breve de educación TTC 3 on line, nos da entusiasmo. El encierro a veces nos sume en ignorancia y siento que me estoy acostumbrando a la soledad, y me estoy volviendo ermitaña, más de lo que soy, como algo impersonal, sabemos que Krsna nos lleva como el viento, ahora estamos aquí, mañana no sabemos.

En una clase donde Ud. mencionaba que estar en Vrndavana le dio tiempo de pensar y recordar porque se volvió devoto y lo que deseaba hacer. Me ocurre algo así, no me basta con tener techo y pan, o servicio. Espero que la soledad clarifique y nos permita entender como servir.

Las fiestas nos tuvieron bajo presión, a veces nos cuesta cantar, un año raro, de introspección y podemos descansar, tener paz. Mientras organizamos el pujari, las profesoras de colegio siempre piensan en orden, planificación, limpieza. Esperamos ayudar lo mejor que podamos el tiempo que Krsna nos lo permita.

Por favor sus bendiciones para el servicio actual y el futuro.

Su hija que lo adora:

Yugala Kishora Dasi (La Surabhi azul)

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HK Pamho, Guru Maharaja would like you to come soon to help in some of your events, will it be soon?

HpS - ASA -- TlgaSP!! Pienso por hyper media y no con cuerpo burdo! Possible proxima anyo vamos a Peru para un anyo?

I am sowing seeds, I hope they will soon bear fruit, a garden without flowers or fruits is sad, it seems sinful to not beautify the earth, we want everything to flourish, I love the beauty of creation.

HpS - Nuestra deseo tambien! Abustio de rosas! Arbol de peras!!

At some point we want to serve in the pujari and now we do it daily, once a day, it is a good rhythm that gives us time for other activities. It comforts us, we remember Vrndavana, we associate with pujaris, the mind is occupied and satisfied.

HpS - Vd es una de las mas afortunadas personas en el universo. Mas que Donald Trump... !

I am taking a short TTC 3 education course online, it gives us enthusiasm. The confinement sometimes plunges us into ignorance and I feel that I am getting used to loneliness, and I am becoming a hermit, more than I am, as something impersonal, we know that Krsna is carrying us like the wind, now we are here, tomorrow we do not know.

HpS - Si, experiencias muy interesante. Pienso solucion es cambio de modo de vivir. Hector Bejar, su companero de baile, tambien piensa la misma. Pero que lastima! Vamos a dejar esta tierra, esta pais, pronto, entonces predica donde estamos.

In a class where you mentioned that being in Vrndavana gave you time to think and remember why you became a devotee and what you wanted to do. Something like this happens to me, it is not enough for me to have a roof and bread, or a toilet. I hope that loneliness clarifies and allows us to understand how to serve.

HpS - 👍

The festivals had us under pressure, sometimes it is difficult for us to sing, a rare year, of introspection and we can rest, have peace. While we organize the pujari, the school teachers always think in order, planning, cleanliness. We hope to help as best we can for as long as Krsna allows us.

HpS - Alumnos virtuales! Esta bien!!

Please your blessings for current and future service.

His daughter who adores him:

Yugala Kishora Dasi (The Blue Surabhi)

HpS - Gracias Yugala kishora Dasi! Nos vemos pronto en una jardin muy hemosa donde hay Radha y Krsna. No Deidades.... Radha y Krsna!!! "Hola, Yugi! Como esta? Hace mucho tiempo. Todo pasada bien?"

Hare Krishna Maharaj. Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. 

Thank you for replying to my previous letter, I am always looking forward to your instructions. 

ASA - Hey!!! AGTSP!! paoho. "KDPC" is NOT the Kapi Dhvaja Priority Code! That is its name. Just like NASA is the name of the organization. The KDPC is in the Kapi Dhvaja each issue in the Letters to the Editor section. Your valuable letter was almost lost!!!! 😮

I have been waking up at 4.30am on most days of the week. I am doing mangala aarti also with flowers and incense. Waking up early has helped me chant most of my rounds with full concentration, thank you so much for your instruction maharaj. Attending your Srimad Bhagavatam classes has helped me become more detail oriented in my personal study of scriptures. 

HpS - ASA --- Without the Sanga we would be 97% lost!!

Under the guidance of Srinivas Prabhu and Sundari Radhika Mataji, I was able to complete the Disciple Course and receive the certificate.

ASA - Super!! Certified Bhaktin!!!! Now you can criticize President Trump with authority. 😎

I am also helping Kamagayatri Mataji in the Sunday school by helping kids recite important Bhagavatam verses from canto 2.

I would be eternally grateful if you accept me as your disciple.

Your insignificant servant,

Chithkala

HpS - ASA -- We are really happy to get your association. Who are your associates, family, employers, co-workers? What is your community eg. Indian, Delhi, Sharmas??

Thank you!