Letters to the editor

Hare Krsna, Beloved Gurudeva:

AGTSP, PAMHO

I hope this meets you in good health and happy

HpS - That, agtSP, would mean dead, no! 😆

Srila Prabhupada was always emphasizing that anyone in this material world is in bad health and distress.

In the prison, the various locked doors open for the guards, but still they have to wait!

On June 2nd 2019 my mother left to the spiritual world. It has been 6 years and I do not recall if I told you this story.

My mother was always very religious; she used to pray the rosary every day. Besides that she used to talk with one picture of Krsna that she has. She respected the movement and You. On the other hand, she always mentions the angels. Whatever happens she always invokes the angels. She had many pictures and statues about angels

When she was about to leave her body. I was searching on her tablet for the rosary but then appeared a song called: Angels flying in this place

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ibFziq4sAg

HpS - I watched part of the video. It was in Spanish. It is very nice. Maybe better if more gravity in the music?

It reminded me of village life in Peru.

In the USA etc. it seems that they have more material benedictions than they can peacefully enjoy.

I guess for girls that means too much make-up, too many dresses and jewelry, too many pretty, pretty boyfriends, too much electronics and social media. Cannot connect with your neighbors.

I had the honor to be with her and I can tell that the whole room was filled with a very peaceful aura. My Lord Nrismhadeva´s murti was there. I can say that the angels personally came and took her soul.

HpS - Jaya! 💪

👼

Maybe you will meet her in Nabadvip in a few moments with Nimai and recognize here!

The reason I am writing this is because at that moment I realized that the smaranam that we have during our whole life, is very really real, palpable. The Consciousness that we built. How we have lived determines our destination for sure. I have witnessed that. Some of us waste our time thinking nonsense. Our are not really aware about this fact.

I hope to be able to recall Krsna at the time of death and to be with someone who helps me remember Him

Thank you very much Gurudeva this is something I really want to share 

I miss her every day of my life, she was a really good mom. And as you said good mothers go to heaven

Trying to be your disciple

CMDD

HpS - Thank you!!

I guess we will both need mothers in our next life.

Hope we have a womb with WiFi. 😃

Also, a mother who has a diet of Nadia prasadam, no?

HpS - Send some photos past and present of your family, church, work.

Hare Krishna, Respected Gurudeva. Please accept my humble obeisances.

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada and to You!!

Let me ask you a question regarding the recent message that appeared on the "AnveSaka" WhatsApp community.

Today, some devotees from Latin America—especially from Peru—have asked me to confirm this request. As I understand it, the person who wrote the message was not HpS, but Buck White, an alter ego, who serves as treasurer at ASA.

HpSwami - We could certainly say that Buck White is an Alter-ego for Hanumaptresaka Swami.

At least in these financial dealings he is certainly under the Super Vision of HpS.

For our part, we are all very happy to be able to reciprocate, to the best of our ability, by purchasing the hearing aids. We think it's an excellent initiative, knowing that this will help you continue developing your sankīrtana for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada and Krishna Himself.

An important point: I just confirmed with my bank that Zelle doesn't allow international transfers; it's a service exclusive to the United States, as it only works with American bank accounts and phone numbers. So, to make these transfers more feasible, I've spoken with some devotees who have previously served well as treasurers, and they've agreed to collaborate. The proposal is to make a single transfer per country before July 3rd (the deadline for transfers). This would reduce the costs of individual transfers and ensure that more Lakshmi arrive in the United States. The coordinators will then send you a brief report on the blog about who donated and how much so that everything is organized and transparent. The suggestion is as follows:

• For Argentina: Nikunja Bihari Dasa

• For Chile: Havihsara Devi Dasi

• For España: Jayanta Dasa

• For Peru: Palika Devi Dasi

Perhaps the same can be done in Mexico, India...

Please, we apologize for any clumsiness or limited ability to correctly interpret the messages in AnveSaka. Any matter related to you is of utmost importance to us, so we always want to act with clarity and sincerity.

One more point: Manuel is finishing his report and will send it to the blog this week.

Hare Krishna, Gurudeva. Your insignificant servant, Abhiram Thakur dasa

HpS - The above $$$ suggestion sounds fine. We can just have Devendra-krsna Das, organize the money whether it is coming to his Zelle account or otherwise.

We wonder if it is worth it, if we, HpS et al, are contributing enough.

It is about $100/month amortized over six years.

😈 

We look forward to hearing from Miguel soon. He has a much better perspective than others on some of the Sankirtan on ISKCON Avenida Pogo!!!

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Hare Krishna, Respetado Gurudeva. Por favor, acepte mis humildes reverencias.

¡Todas las Glorias a Śrila Prabhupada y a Usted!!

Permítame hacerle una consulta en relación con el reciente comunicado que apareció en la comunidad “AnveSaka” de WhatsApp.

Hoy, algunos devotos de Latinoamérica —especialmente de Perú— me han pedido que confirme dicha solicitud. Según entiendo, quien escribió el mensaje no fue HpS sino Buck White, su álter ego, que se desempeña como tesorero en ASA.

Por nuestra parte, todos estamos muy contentos de poder reciprocar, en la medida de nuestras posibilidades, con la compra de los audífonos. Nos parece una excelente iniciativa, sabiendo que esto es útil para que usted pueda continuar desarrollando su saṅkīrtana para el placer de Śrila Prabhupada y de Krishna mismo.

Un punto importante: Acabo de confirmar con mi banco que Zelle no permite transferencias internacionales; es un servicio exclusivo para los Estados Unidos, ya que solo funciona con cuentas bancarias y números telefónicos estadounidenses. Entonces, para viabilizar los envíos, he conversado con algunos devotos que en algún momento han prestado un buen servicio como tesoreros, y han aceptado colaborar. La propuesta es que se haga una única transferencia por país antes del 3 de julio (fecha límite para los envíos). Esto permitiría reducir los costos por transferencias individuales y lograr que llegue más Lakṣmī a los Estados Unidos. Luego los coordinadores te enviaran al blog un breve informe sobre quienes donaron y cuanto para que todo sea ordenado y trasparente. La sugerencia es la siguiente:

• Para Argentina: Nikunja Bihari Dasa

• Para Chile: Havihsara Devi Dasi

• Para España: Jayanta Dasa

• Para Perú: Palika Devi Dasi

Tal vez, lo mismo se puede hacer en México, India....

Por favor, le pedimos disculpas por cualquier torpeza o limitada capacidad para interpretar correctamente los mensajes en AnveSaka. Cualquier asunto relacionado con usted es de suma importancia para nosotros por eso deseamos actuar siempre con claridad y sinceridad.

Un punto más: Manuel está terminando su informe y lo enviará esta semana al blog.

Hare Krishna, Gurudeva. Su insignificante sirviente, Abhiram Thakur dasa

Hare Krishna Gurudeva

PAMHO AGTSP

Apparently you can't send money from Chile to the United States using Zelle.

BPM

HpS - Yes! I think there is another post, from H. G. Abhirama das dealing with this.

Thank you.

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaja,

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

Below is text of recent announcement from Bhakti Vikāsa Trust

We are pleased to announce the release of the new three-volume book The Mood and Mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda by Bhakti Vikāsa Swami.

This work presents a detailed, systematic study of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, ideals, and vision for ISKCON. A must-read for all who wish to serve him with clarity and purpose.

Srila Prabhupada is the very life of ISKCON, and service to him is the sure means of success, both for the members of ISKCON and the institution as a whole. But what exactly did Srila Prabhupada want and expect from his followers? What were his plans and his hopes? How relevant are his instructions today? Can we change or neglect them?

Investigation of these vital questions makes The Mood and Mission of Srila Prabhupada essential reading for all devotees who wish to serve Srila Prabhupada in the best possible way.

Also below is link to short intro by the author

https://youtu.be/qsnHpPFurKA

Some details about the book(s)

Name: The Mood and Mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda

Publisher: Bhakti Vikas Trust

Publication Year: 2025

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 2036

Weight: 5300 gms

ISBN: 978-93-82109-85-3

Table Of Contents

Volume 1

Preface, Editorial Notes, Acknowledgements, Introduction

Part I: Opening Topics

Part II: Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Exalted Position

Part III: ISKCON: Definition, Aims, Scope

Part IV: Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Success

Volume 2

Part V: The Hare Kṛṣṇa “Movement”

Part VI: Societal Perspectives and Initiatives

Part VII: Four Aphorisms

Part VIII: Specific Programs

Part IX: Preaching to Various Types of People

Part X: Political Initiatives

Part XI: Beyond Designations, but Highlighting Regional Differences

Volume 3

Part XII: Highest Welfare Work

Part XIII: Other Religious Paths – Perspectives and Interactions

Part XIV: Śrīla Prabhupāda and His Disciples

Part XV: Wayward Disciples

Part XVI: Rāgānugā-Bhakti and Imitation

Part XVII: Organization and Management

Part XVIII: The Future of His Movement

Appendixes

Index

Your servant,

Gopal

HpS/ASA - AgtSP! Thank you. We have the set and will start reading it soon. All of Maharaja's books that we have read have been solid, inspiring, powerful, practical.

We stand before him like a cat admiring a king. in our ASA we take our Mission Statement from the Preface to NoI.

Our Mission is to help Lord Caitanya in His Mission of giving the Science of Krsna Consciousness to humanity at large by empowering our selves by studying to works of the Six Goswami such as NoI.

All Glories to Sri Sri Goura Nitay!!!

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!!!

All Glories to You!!!

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaja, please accept my humble obeisances, this is Danistha devi dasi, from Santiago, Chile. Thank You so much, for Your answer, it's like a ray of sun for me. We are passing throug some difficulties, and Your words, give me peace and strenght. I'm chanting my rounds, they connect me with the Source and the goal of life, also reading Srimad Bhagavatam. Some demonic influences want to arrive, but I mantain them far away, always remebering Your nice association.

Thank You

Your servant,

Danistha devi dasi.

HpS/ASA - AgtSP. "Keeping the demons far away", we remember one French poet who was severely criticized by some opponents and he responded that he "washed them all away" from a great height.

ISKCON France, Ki Jai!

Dhanistha Dasi, ki jai!

Please send some colorful news of your Sankirtan! Nation.

Dear Guru Maharaja,

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

You kindly wrote to me:

“So much of what ISKCON, Srila Prabhupada’s ISKCON—not the shadow ISKCON—is, is pioneering.”

If I may ask, could you please elaborate on what you mean by shadow ISKCON? I would be grateful to understand what that refers to, both in theory and in how it might be recognized in practice.

Also, regarding pioneering spirit in Krishna bhakti—through my years trying to serve and grow as a bhakta, I’ve often felt that attempts at pioneering or fresh sharing of Krishna consciousness were met more with caution or opposition, rather than encouragement—especially from some persons in positions of authority.

Of course, I could be wrong in my perception, but I’m trying to reconcile this with the idea of Srila Prabhupada’s movement being so pioneering by nature. If you feel it is appropriate, I would deeply value your thoughts on this tension and how to navigate it in a sincere and constructive spirit.

Your servant, Namacarya Das

HpS - AgtSP. I don't exactly remember by 'shadow' iskcon. it is not a term that srila prabhupada uses, no?

in general it is just a simple concept, no?

srila prabhupada required with great vigor that he be listed on all of his books as the founder acharya of iskcon.

not at only diksa guru etc. etc.

other positions as they are mentioned in his books are certainly wonderful and practical.

yet as a fundamental title, this is the one he put on the cover of all of this books before he left his body.

in the NoI we looked at how he defined iskcon, this movement, and it started with non-envious, following four principles, rounds, up early, associating with discrimination with three different kinds of devotees in the society.

then we have others who claim to accept srila prabhupada as their acharya but don't follow his standards.

we see physical institutions, people in institutional positions, pretending to represent srila prabhupada, but using his good name and institutions good name for little or big deviations to strive for personal illusory fruits.

nothing new, no?

have to learn to distinguish mother yasoda from putana.

-then KRSNA will take care of Putana.

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we take text three of noi as basis for pioneering in iskcon. utsahan is more important than patience, but without patience, enthusiasm turns into passion.

in one food fight between lord nityananda and adwaita acharya, srila prabhupada comments that LN is avadhuta and AA is smarta. Revolutionaries and Conservatives.

He says that they have never understood each other and they never will.

Left and Right Wing Gopis.

Yet, in spiritual life they love each other like anything. Radha LOVES Candravali, but She loves to fight with Her!

Maya is coming up with newer and newer ways to tempt the conditioned souls, and Krsna and Balarama et al are coming up with newer and newer ways to get them out of Maya.

After each incarnation K/B et al, pause to review this incarnation.

I think when Maya, Vaisnavi, made Agha asura, it was the first time. Krsna was amazed. "Wow💥!.."

Letter on Management, Srila Prabhupada established the GBC and said that he had also established Sannyasa and they had their duties also. one of which was to report to the gbc on possibilities of places for establishing new center.

report new communities.

new blog spots.

mangal ananda das was composing new songs in english.

they were tasteful and philosophically correct and very inspiring.

he asked SP if it was O.K. and commented that some of the senior men in iskcon said that he should not do it.

SP is reported to have said, "the cows will moo, but the caravan will pass".

hope this is useful! 🐵