Letters to the editor

Hari Bol! Dear Maharaja, please accept my humblest obeisances, all glories to Srila Prabhupada !!

I hope you are well in all aspects, it has been 3 months since I last wrote and 4 months since we were at the Complutense University.

A few weeks ago I had a meeting with the director of the Institute of Religious Sciences to continue advancing in the relationship between this institute and the NIOS Institute. We talked about the possibility of formalizing a collaboration agreement, the point is that the Complutense University only establishes agreements with other Universities so that the way to make the agreement would be through the University with which NIOS has an agreement in Peru.

On the other hand, I talked about the program “Art and the Sacred” and they agree to make a conference on the subject when you return to Madrid.

In relation to the contact with the Royal Superior School of Dramatic Art, I am investigating the departments in which it is structured, the study program and the subjects to find the contact that may be more useful, such as theater history or classical theater (Greece etc ). When I make the first contact I will tell you the possibilities.

On a personal level, in relation to my spiritual practice, I tell you that since the last time I saw you I continued singing a minimum of 16 rounds a day in the early morning, and I spent 1 hour reading every day. In these months I have finished reading the Bhagavad Gita and the book of Krishna, and I am currently reading the Bhagavatam and the Nectar of Devotion. When I sing the Mahamantra I am aware of how tight the knot of ignorance is in my heart but I have faith that the practice will allow me to progressively purify.

I am currently complying with 3 of the 4 regulatory principles, I have not yet managed to stop smoking intoxicated, although I am reducing it and I would like to stop before a month has passed to meet the necessary requirements for initiation.

I collaborate with Jivatatva Prabhu in the development of the “Madre Tierra” rural community project, and in these months I have been to the Madrid temple on some occasions, my intention is to go more frequently to seek more association with devotees.

Thank you very much for your patience and attention, please accept my humblest obeisances. Hare Krishna!

HpS - AgtSP! Paoho.... We continue to struggle here. Following strict control of senses at any level eg. taking a vow of no cigarettes before noon, or only eating one grain of rice for each Maha-mantra we chant, so much depends on association. Of course, these exchanges of letters are such good association.

We will look at your more recent letter and make more humble comments to your spectacular news there!

todas las glorias a Goura Nitay

todas las gloria a Srila Prabhupada

Hare krishna Guru.M comienzo mi reporte contándole que sigo con mis servicios fijos en cocina 2 días a la semana,

leyendo a diario,

preparandome para comenzar el curso del primer y segundo canto del Bhagavatam con p Lakshman

además de seguir con mi rutina matutina de rondas

el fin de semana en el templo haciendo servicio.

le cuento que arreglamos con un grupo de devotas el espacio de la fachada del templo para hacer un jardín nos quedo lindo y ahora cuidando para que crezca.

por último le cuento que seguiremos trabajando para restaurar el templo hacer más jardines dentro del templo, [Super!]

pintar etc...se despide su humilde sirvienta Raman Reti devi dasi

HpS - Small gardens are wonderful. The touch of the sun for warmth, the song of a bird for mirth, you are more at home in a garden, than any place else on earth! Sit with Krsna and the Gopis and Gopis in the natural gardens on the bank of the Yamuna and play games and make plans.

Hare Krishna Gurudeva 

All glories to Srila Prabhupada 

Please accept my humble obeisances 

I am here resisting the power of maya,

HpS - ASA -- Here also. We lose many times and each the extra sweet ball!

... we was [were] in Mendoza in February in a curse [course] of [on] sankirtan and study of sastra (we read nectar of devotion and Bhagavad gita Chapter 7 to 12). So [Such a] nice experience, now i was more determinate in streat sankirtan, is so nice to clean the heart from de pride. 

I have some projects for this year, i going to study bhakti sastri in the temple, keep in service of the temple, continue with the magazine, and many other thinks, I need more heads... With my father we will going to rec a movie that connect the social and environmental crisis and the spiritual solucion, harinam sankirtan, all this in the context of cabildo city, taking his religious culture and artistics practices [Canto a lo divino y bailes religiosos]. This city, Cabildo, is one of the first cities in Chile to become drought zone, many problems here.

In the temple i am serving in various services, i am cooking to the deities, cleaning the temple, helping pujari, and administrative work. Maybe soon i have to assume the commander service, now he have a elder devotee in this Service, prabhu Vasudeva from Bolivia, he also is bramacary, but in April maybe he left our yatra for healthy problems. 

This was the conversation with Pyari Mohan das :

Me:

Hare Krishna prabhu

All glories to Srila Prabhupada 

How are you, i am fine, with many service here in our temple. I was commander of the temple one month the last year, but this was very strong for me, is very difficult be equable in all citcumstances. Can you give me some advice for amdinistrative seva?

Thanks prabhu

Please accept my respecful obeisances 

Hare Krishna 

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Pyari Mohan das (SP)

Hare Krishna!

Hoping you are doing well in Krishna consciousness. The main advise I give to devotees is never give up. If you stick with the service Krishna has given you, you will succeed. Sometimes thighs get difficult, but if you keep trying, not giving up, Krishna will be pleased and help you. We should serve Krishna in happiness and distress, and always know that the results are up to Krishna, not us. Good luck with your lifetime of service. Hare Krishna.

Serving Srila Prabhupada,

Pyari  

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The 1rst of May we release the magazine, “Molinos de Viento”, this was amazing, many devotees in the class, the topic of the presentation was, “the power of the desire”, inviting to devotees to use our power, the only that we need, the free will of desire and decide. I think that if many devotees desire intensely that our yatra become more stable and keep growing, this will come a reality, but the problem is that our intelligen have countless branches. In the class we also was with the Rodrigo's family, they was very grateful for the care.

The big problem of the magazine is the cost of print, is many cash, we need sponsors, because is very good for us have this in the paper, Cinatamani devi dasi, discipule of JPS is working very much in print, editing text, creating content, making the design, and i am only making interviews and talking with the devotees. Now, Jagad guru is part of our team, the last thursday we was talking of how maintained this in the time, and how to engage the magazine according to one topic each number. 

For Ramacandra appearance, today i create a song, taking this like your instruction when your present your powerpoint of this celebration in gotomeeting srimad bhagavatam class. Maybe we can send this with a video to Abhiram Thakura das and proyect this in the appearance day. 

So, now i have a desire in my heart, and i want to take this one like the only. Thank you gurudeva, i want to see you soon. 

Your eternal servant

Pyari Mohan das

P.S: This Goura purnima i want to start my artistic offering to you, this project have a artistic name, is call “Vanaranio” [Vanara like the monkeys and nio of nine, this number is repeated many times in my life]. So i want to present my first song that is based in the song “Jiv Jago”. 

Thank you gurudeva for your bless in yours instructions. Hare Krishna. 

Ah, and sorry for don't learn more English. I need to do it, i want it. Obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

HpS - !!! Jaya!!!! Koruna Virus is really impacting our travel. Peru border is closed until 31st March, but our ticket is 1st of April, day after!! Maybe indication from God that we should go to Peru... We will see. Krsna directs us right in the middle of the battle of Kuruksetra. Movie with your father, dialog with PMD ACBSP, Magazine, TC!!!!!!!! 16-good rounds early in the morning.... day is not frustrating or boring!!!! Respects to everyone in Santiago. You English is like 85% perfect!!!

Hare Krishna Gurudeva

Please accept my humble obeisances

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!!

This is the continuation of my adventures.

HpS - Wandering Traviesa

On March 2nd, I travelled to Houston. I stayed in Govardhana Lila's house, where Aindavi is staying too. The first thing I did when I arrived, was to go to take darshan from Sri Sri Radha Nilamadhava. Many devotees told me that the deities were huge and very beautiful. And so, it was. After that, I went to the Goswami Academy. I met Subhra Mataji and she introduced me to all the teachers. She told me that I could observe any classroom that I want.

In the last day of my stay, I had a little interview with Subhra Mataji. I was so sad because I couldn't stay more time. However, the 3 full days in the school were awesome and highly productive. I asked her how she managed the spiritual life with the common knowledge that children must have. She told me something that got into my heart: The first step is to teach children how to be a good human being.

That means values, good relationships with the others and spiritual connection integrated with the subjects of the school. I have noticed that most of the kids in the school were from families of different cultures. Even, in the library I found many books about jewish and catholic traditions. So, with Subhra Mataji's message plus all the instructions that I received from university about interculturalism, I realized that this is the way that I want to follow. I'd like to promote the integration of different cultures, religions, life styles... because, in the end, they are only different ways to reach God. And of course, I'd like to promote education in values. Sometimes, in the temples or churchs, we only focuse on the rituals, but I think it's also important our self-development. And I know that what I want to teach, it's what I have to practise. So, that's the realization of all my trip.

HpS - Super. They commented about your visit and want you and so many devotees to join their community. Prabhuapada says that a real brahmana does not need any help to start a school. She, he, it will sit down by the side of the road and open a school for teaching Vedic knowledge. Do it!!! Teach!!!

On the other hand, all this 3 days in Houston, I had the excellent association of Aindavi mataji. She was very nice and kind. She used to cook breakfast for both. I know she's a great teacher and children really love her. I'd like to meet her again.

On March 5th, I went to Oakland (California) to visit my relatives. I'm staying with them for a couple of days. Yesterday, we went to a Mormon church. I didn't know anything about them. What I liked most is the importance they give to the family and the values ​​that must be cultivated in it. It was a nice visit for learning. My relatives and I are planning to go to the Berkeley temple for Gaura Purnima. And two days later I will be returning to Peru.

HpS - Koruna Virus?

I will write you a letter with my reflections and meditations of the whole trip.

Thank you for your encouragement and for reading this letter.

Looking forward for the next letter,

Rukmini dd

HpS - Next letter. These reports are super!

Hare Krsna Beloved Gurudeva AGTSP PAMHO

Today I missed FMP I wasn't aware that the time has changed so sorry Gurudeva. I was supposed to lead the Kirtan.

Gurudeva I was thinking about my old age. I need some kind of fixed plan. I need to be protected.

HpS - Cucharacha!!! Even the Ku-Ku-Rachas are protected. They get food. They are protected from thinking this place is nice by regular bad experiences!! We have to experience that Krsna IS taking care of us. Just like the parents are watching their kids as they play in the park. So, we have to discover what is KRSNA's plan. #1 Are you sure that you are going to need an old age plan? Are you sure that you are going to live that long? #2 Looking at it as a possibility, then yes, some plan.... rest of this nice letter!!

Is there a place in which elders are looked after? like a shelter for devotees?

HpS - In ISKCON there may be, but not sure.

I was planning to retire at the age of 65 if I reach that age hahahaha. So I want to make all the financial arrangements in advance. I witnessed all the suffering that my mother had to put up with and I do not want to pass for those unnecessary sufferings and be more connected with Krsna consiousness.

Thanks in advance

Tommorow a new opportunity to make vows and progress

Trying to be your disciple

Cmdd

HpS - Try to Die! Today. This breath. This fortnight. Sannyasa is the ONLY solution. India, is not bad. We can all live in Radha-kunda with Tungavidya. More on this theme.

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada

Por favor acepte nuestras humildes y respetuosas reverencias

Esperamos se encuentre bien y estamos escribiendo para darle seguimiento a nuestra invitación al yatra de Monterrey, le damos este informe de avances del proyecto.

Tenemos diferentes áreas desarrolladas que tenemos años trabajando y requerimos su guía y su consejo para este proyecto, se está desarrollando un espacio para retiros espirituales con tecnología de permacultura el cual cuenta con un equipo de trabajo, estamos haciendo huertos, baños secos, sistemas de captación de agua y paneles solares así como también una estufa ecológica que funcione con bio-combustible. Este proyecto tiene como fin crear un modelo de vivienda para poder practicar vida espiritual y vivir en la bondad con la naturaleza.

Hicimos un estudio de vastu sastra para ubicar cada área de la propiedad y se aproveche de la mejor manera posible, estamos trabajando con ingenieros devotos egresados del TEC de Monterrey para el desarrollo de las biotecnologías.

Queremos organizar eventos de prédica ya que la tendencia va muy fuerte en el área de la ecología y la espiritualidad juntos.

Por otra parte tenemos el proyecto del hostal, restaurante y centro de prédica tenemos actividades todos los miércoles actualmente se tiene un grupo de personas interesadas y participamos como facilitadores del espacio, prasadam y tratamos de apoyar la misión de Srila Prabhupada con un proyecto de vida con la familia.

Estamos abiertos a realizar el programa en las fechas que usted disponga según su itinerario por supuesto ofrecemos cubrir los gastos del pasaje para su visita así que en este correo podemos recibir un link para la compra de vuelos ([email protected])

tu sirviente Gadadhar Gosai das

HpS - AGTSP Thank you for the news. So much! We tried to take what we can digest! We will try to get to Mexico, (Monterre), but right now the Karuna Virus is blocking everything!