Letters to the editor

Hare Krishna beloved Guru Maharaja PAMHO AGTS! I have been listening to most of your on-line classes, they are very interesting and useful to increase our knowledge in Krishna consciousness, it most be quite tiring on the other hand to give daily classes though, You should have some rest and maybe give less clases per week, or probably just in English. I hope we overcome this pandemia soon, I would like you to be over and perhaps we could have another boat programme. I will be following you no matter the circumstances. It is clearer now that there are first, second, and third class devotees, you always have the right words to enthuse your disciples, so I must follow you and not pay attention to others.

I attach some pictures from Lord Nrisinhadeva + Prahalad,

your very many fallen servant,

Jagat Bandhu Jagannatha Swami dasa

HpS - Thank you, thank you. AGTSP!!! Paoho.... We are trying, like you, to control our senses, time, so that we can be better servants. Devotional service is such fun, no??! We hope the Kapi Dhvaja is useful. We really focus on that as our basic means of communication. Let us look at some more letters. Those with the Priority Code from the Kapi Dhvaja first!!!!!

Hare Krsna!!

AGTSP! Paoho.

The next issue of Viplavah (the Journal of the ISKCON Ministry of Education) will be focusing on childhood education. M. Indira-sakhi Devi Dasi is the Managing Editor. It should be very nice, very well distributed, very important. Exact details are at https://iskconeducation.org/journal/ . Please submit articles about:

• Theory of Childhood Education
• Examples of schools, home schooling, Sunday schooling etc.
• Resources in terms of study guides, literature, institutions,
• Children's Art, Poetry.

Articles should not be more two pages but may give links to other articles, and should be submited by end of April (but (MAY) be squeezed in by the middle of May).

The next issue, around Janmastami, middle of August will be focusing on university, and academic level studies, tertiary education. Of course, this can be scholarly articles about primary education etc.

Articles can also be submitted in Spanish.

Hare Krsna. AgtSP..... Paoho. Brown and White here.

8.55PM - We are dead. Rather be sitting in bed, but we need to answer six or seven letters before we are dead.

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9.40PM. So, 45 minutes reading and responding to Blog posts. It is time very well spent. We also offered Lord. Some very liquid pudding, and honored the remnants. Still we have a stomach pain, so we will chant Hare Krsna from our heart and let our spiritual perspective deal with the stomach. Body and shawdow, hari kirtan heart and stomach.

We have answered all the KDPC labeled Hare Krsna, that was last fortnight, except for two from Spain and keep working on those with the current. KDPC. KDPC is not the KDPC. The KDPC for each fortnight is in the Letters to the Editor Section of the Kapi Dhvaja!!

We work on the paper copy of our Diary of a Traveling Creature almost every day. Our technical skill is getting better and better, but we still have problem with distribution. We are thinking of scanning then and posting daily... by Twitter/Blog, but that didn't work today.

No, SB class this morning. We needed rest. Jagat-pavitram Das gave very sweet class.

11.30-12.30 we did online class to Croatia with Namacharya Das and M. Nirgata Devi Dasi, Devaki Das and Amsterdam Raja.

We had to take time to prepare for it. We are burdened from adminstrative challenges in several centers, just like you. We have essays, long letters to write for Viplavah, Solaris, NIOS for Sony Shamdasani.

We had our daily Calendar meeting at 9AM. It is open to every one. Ask us for the meeting number in FMP etc.

As part of that we also met with Karuna krsna Das for about 20-minutes. Very nice association.

Wednesday we will give SB class in the morning, Peru hour, then start FEP Chile hour. We won't give tomorrow.

Thank you,

Hare Krsna.

Now we have stomach ache, little head ache, and always struggle to keep pitta in the body.

Only Krsna, Sankirtan of the Holy Names can deliver us from this ocean of faults.

Hare Krsna Gurudeva

Por favor acepte mis reverencias

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada

Todas las Glorias a usted.

Oro para que su salud se encuentre bien. Gracias por su respuesta a mi carta anterior. No quise escribir antes porque sé que usted esta muy ocupado y no quiero ser una carga, discúlpeme por favor.

*** En una clase usted dijo que cuando se rompe un matrimonio y las personas se "re-casan", de cierta forma, los siguientes matrimonios son solo una continuación del primer matrimonio". ¿Cómo funciona esta situación sutil?

*** Por otro lado, usted nos sugirió hablar con 5 o 6 buenos devotos sobre el matrimonio. Mi esposo y yo recibimos consejos muy diferentes 😅 (A mí varios vaisnavas me dijeron "conserve el matrimonio" y a él le dijeron "separence") así que él eligió separación. Yo acate la decisión confiando en la sabiduría de los consejeros y me he convencido de que es lo mejor.

Parece que un consejero puede ser la salvación o la ruina ¿no? 🤔 Pienso que más importante que el consejo es ¡QUIÉN es el consejero!

Y me preguntaba, ¿Cuál es la responsabilidad que un consejero adquiere?

Desde mi pobre posición tengo algunas otras preguntas sobre el tema, si me lo permite, en un futuro escribiré con ellas.

Muchas gracias por sus instrucciones que son un bálsamo para mi corazón.

Su sirviente

Kintsukuroi

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Hare Krsna GurudevaPlease accept my obeisances

All glories to Srila Prabhupada

All glories to you.

I pray that your health is well.

Thank you for your response to my previous letter. I didn't want to write before because I know you're very busy and I don't want to be a burden, please excuse me.***

HpS - ASA --- We are like Llamas we can only carry so much. We don't feel happy with less or more.

In one class you said that when a marriage breaks up and people “remarry,” in a way, the following marriages are just a continuation of the first marriage. ”How does this subtle situation work?***

HpS - Oooof!! We do not remember ever saying this? Maybe mistranslation. From our understanding of reality, Vedic wisdom, there really is no divorce. It is like a grass plate. Once it breaks you cannot put it back together the same way. Once you are married you have changed your life, body. That will always be a part of your life. If there is another marriage, man takes a second wife, let us hope properly, or a girl does, then that is another marriage. Not a continuation of the first.

On the other hand, you suggested that we talk to 5 or 6 good devotees about marriage. My husband and I received very different advice 😅 (Several Vaisnavas told me to "keep the marriage" and he was told to "separate") so he chose separation. I followed the decision trusting in the wisdom of the advisors and I have convinced myself that it is the best.

It seems that a counselor can be salvation or ruin, right? 🤔 I think who is more important than the council is WHO is the counselor! And I was wondering, what is the responsibility that a counselor acquires?

From my poor position I have some other questions on the subject, if you allow me, in the future I will write with them. Thank you very much for your instructions that are a balm for my heart.

Your servant,

Kintsukuroi

HpS - Thank YOU. If different good devotees give different advice, and cannot arrive at a consensus, even after good discussions, then it seems that the solution to the problem is not clear. Absolutely unclear. We have free will and even Krsna does not know completely how we will use it. He can accomodate us, but especially in the spiritual world when we are under the influence of the Gopis we do things that Krsna never thought of! Then His Jnana shakti expands and understands. So His jnana shakti and hladini shakti are always competing, dancing.

Yes, we should talk with 5-6 GOOD devotees. First principle is their character, do they have practical knowledge of the scripture, sudra devotees also must have this and are they applying it.

Thank you. Basic principle is marry Krsna.

Todas las glorias a Goura Nitay

Todas las gloria a Srila Prabhupada

Hare krishna Guru.M comienzo mi reporte contándole que estoy bien a pesar del encierro en casa, no es tan malo si se logra meditar y hacer cosas para krishna. sigo mi SADHANA, leo a diario, he fabricado collares para Goura Nitay de casa, también hace una semana di una clase por Internet donde me hubiese gustado más fluidez pero esté tema de la tecnología no soy muy buena, practicare mas para que salga fluido, si no saliera y solo fuera mi voz seria perfecto. jjjaajj pero bueno nada es perfecto en esta vida solo krishna, sigo predicando al grupo de devotos nuevos y a lo mejor de clases por ahí, así que se que mejorare en las clases virtuales. krishna siempre ayuda cuando me ve complicada, por último le cuento que el jardín del templo creciendo y fortaleciendose cada día muchas gracias por su atención se despide su humilde sirvienta Raman Reti devi dasi.

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All glories to Goura NitayAll glories to Srila PrabhupadaI will do Krishna Guru.M

I start my report by telling you that I am fine despite being confined at home, it is not so bad if you can meditate and do things for Krishna.

I follow my SADHANA, I read daily, I have made necklaces for Goura Nitay from home, also a week ago I gave an online class where I would have liked more fluency but this technology topic I am not very good, I will practice more so that it comes out fluid,

If it didn't come out and it was just my voice it would be perfect. jjjaajj but well nothing is perfect in this life just krishna, I keep preaching to the group of new devotees and to the best of classes out there, so I know that I will improve in the virtual classes.

Krishna always helps when she finds me complicated, lastly I tell her that the temple garden growing and strengthening every day thank you very much for your attention, your humble servant Raman Reti devi dasi says goodbye.

HpS - Thank you so much!!!!! We just answered a letter from Laksmana Das also. We are very happy to hear your news. ISKCON Chile is changing the country.

Hare Krishna, dear gurudev. Pamho, AGTSP!

I continue teaching the Disciples Course, Bhakti sastri and Pada padma online. Everything is going well. My mentality works in ASA mode, giving priority in studies to association, method or academic sadhana as part of spiritual sadhana.

The result is always rewarding. Lots of participation, reflection, practical matters, debate, inspiration, mutual enrichment and enthusiasm.

I feel like a fish in the water being a teacher. That is what I do. It is where I can be of some help. For some time, I think too much, I collaborated in the administration because there was nobody who wanted to take charge. I was actually there in a very dark time. Result, a burst ulcer. Happily, there are now good people in charge like Gandharva and Karuna Krishna prabhus, M. Nitya kinkari, etc. We can breathe easy.

My sadhana is quite good with the help of my future wife, Raman ret dd. When we studied the Bhakti vaibhava with you we learned many things and the matter of the relationship of the couple, marriage, was quite clear to me. So now, when the moment came I am practicing it to the best of my ability.

As for the Pada padma, I think there are things to be specified as Nikunja bijari cleverly pointed out, the other time. We are guinea pigs, we need a more precise guide. Personally, I find it hard to follow you, you are too smart for me, I am rather slow. Slow but safe.

Some points of the Pada padma that I think need to be organized, according to what I consider necessary, at least for me, to advance in the First Canto exam

1. Have the questions you said you were making.

2. Select and edit the TPP questions.

3. Ask the collaborators of each chapter a specific number of questions.

4. Ask for example, 4 essay questions and 16 short answer (say any number)

5. The short answer questions can be of several types:

a. Fill in the blanks.

b. Multiple choise.

c. Matching 2 columns.

d. Answer of one sentence, etc.

6. All these questions built the bank of questions from which some are carefully selected for the final exam. It is more fun.

7. In these questions, the normal standard of 25% high difficulty questions, 25% easy, 50% medium difficulty questions must be considered.

8. Choose a coordinator to review the questions so that there are coherence and the agreed rules are followed.

8. Collaborators must have a sufficient knowledge of the English language if they are Latin American. Questions must be submitted in Spanish and English.

I consider that these indications can help to organize the work well. Of course, other things will be lacking. I am a German guinea pig.

That occurs to me, for now, to advance.

Thanks gurudev for your constant association. We are very fortunate to always have it. Sometimes we are not considerate and we don't let you breathe. Sometimes we are so focused on our own interests and needs without taking yours into account. Hopefully I have the intelligence to take what you gives us without being a hindrance. Hopefully I can be able to help you in your sankirtan without being an insect in your seat.

Please give me the intelligence to take responsibility and take your advice without bothering you with details. As Rupanuga Prabhu advised. First one is sweating on the playing field. Then there is the coach who runs to the side of the field, screaming at his pupils. Next, sit on the bench and tell the assistant to go talk to the players. Finally, be in the stands commenting and writing articles for a sports magazine. Give me intelligence, please, to understand your position and my position in this game.

Thanks for everything. We are so lucky to have you here. And when your body is gone, I hope to serve you even better than I can now.

Your servant,

Laksmana-agraja das

HpS - ASA === AGTSP! Thank you for the precise news and positive attitude towards politics!

Yet, Iso 11, inspires us that we should focus on the good aspects of spiritual life, but also be aware of the negative aspects of material life, not to enjoy material life, hamburgers, or to drag others down, but to do positive benefit by helping people to see the devils that have them.

What about the public school work? What about the Junta Legal. You are the Secretary, no?

We hope we can be of some use in the academic work. Every point you mention is something that we have thought about and heard from others also. We seem to all see the same reality. How to integrate it with our regular SB classes etc.

Thank you. More. If you want to include some little text that we should consider in private and then edit out of the published post that is O.K. because you are a Brahmacari Grhastha!!