Letters to the editor

Hare Krishna Maharaj,

Please accept my humble obeisances, AGTSP

I'll tried to condense this as I know your very busy. I had a couple important questions Maharaj, and I humbly seek your guidance.

I returned from Korea to Oklahoma here at Fort Sill. I've remained vegan/lactose-vegeterian since Korea (picked at often for it by fellow Soldiers, I kindly explain karma if they truly inquire).

I spent a good fortune of my military pension bonus on returning my mother (Bhaktin S) back to the USA from Europe (despite her felon warrant for DUI). She unfortunately started at her bad habits again while at her mother's residence and was arrested & extradited/charged. I bought her an attorney to get her the best possible outcome and her final sentencing (conditional plea of guilt) she must serve 2 years, possibly more based on a parole board.

I also gave away her property (many sacred deitys from Mayapur and some Shila stones) at B. Temple on the temple owners advice. On the eve of Gaura-Purnima, to my surprise many devotees eagerly appeared and accepted them into their homes. I still had two legitimate Narasimha-Shaligrams in a wooden box that no-one could accept. I took them back to Oklahoma and had an opportunity to travel to Dallas where I visited the Kalachandji Temple. I met the devotee visitor manager there. Surprisingly, I learned the manager & family knew a particular family from B. Temple very well and had housed them during a few visits several years ago.

I explained I needed a home for the Shilas and they graciously accepted. It was a breath of fresh air being around fellow devotees for a time.

Did I do the right thing Maharaj? I feel like the Lord was pushing me to do this for Her.. It's the duty of the oldest son to protect his mother correct?

http://vanisource.org/wiki/SB_8.9.9 (translation & purport).

I still want to become a M.D. -- I'm looking at re-enlisting in the Army soon and have two options towards this goal:

1. Join a particular unit where I could achieve better training and experience. If I do this, I could leave Oklahoma this year yet at the cost of a few more years of service.

2. Go back to state college in the Army Reserves and use the GI bill to complete this Bio. degree (yet remain in Oklahoma for 18 more months).

I still want to go to Med. School through the military. I want to believe the plan I'm following now is one of service and not selfishness. I don't know what else I'd do at this point. Maharaj.. I humbly ask you to advise what you believe is wise. . .

I wish I had more devotees nearby to associate with. I'm striving to get back onto the bhakti footpath (not the warpath).

Hoping to improve everyday in service, to make this lifetime worth something

-RMG

HpS - AGTSP.... Thank you for the news. It is very nice. A look into the USA Armed Forces. I feel a little proud to be an American after I hear this. At the present I rather ashamed that we have not got a better man than Mr. Trump for President.

M. D. sounds fine. Main thing is set some standard for Japa for a certain period. eg. two rounds/day for the next fortnight. Then do it. Assess the results and head to Srila Prabhupada's lotus feet. Japa :>> Sankirtan.

I can't make much distinction between the two service options. They both seem viable to me. Chant HK and maybe some one else can give you more expert advice.

I think you are a real good son. Yes, it seems the Silas are going where they want to.

Keep a nice Diary and later share it if Krsna wills.

Dear Guru Maharaja 

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

We are in Charlotte airport, after attending Sadhu Sanga, waiting for our flight to Dallas. In today's Bhagavatam class, Vaisesika prabhu was telling how you inspired him to systematically study Srila Prabhupada's books. I have also been reading SB by your inspiration. I will be completing Canto 3 Chapter 16 (The Two Doorkeepers of Vaikuṇṭha, Jaya and Vijaya, Cursed by the Sages) this week.

HpS -ASA -- AGTSP! Paoho….. Just eight more Cantos and we can join the squirrels watching the Rasa-lila!

We left Dallas 10 days back on Nrsimha chaturdasi to attend my younger brother, Sriram's graduation, in Connecticut. My parents are also here for his graduation and will be with us in Dallas till the beginning of November.

I have dry eyes and I had gone to the doctor to get my glands cleaned on Nrsimha Chaturdasi. Inspite of the anesthesia, I almost passed out because of the pain. For some reason, I was just singing Jaya Radha Madhava all along. Just before I was going to pass out, I blurted it out to the doctor. But I could feel that probably (the mind or intelligence) was instructing my mouth to blurt out the words. It was as if I was observing all this outside of my body. It was a surreal experience.

HpS - Incredible. I have a drainage duct in the right eye blocked, so I get too much fluid. Our Mercedes just went to the shop for repairs.

For this Nrsimha Chaturdasi, I memorized the following verse from Prahlad Maharaja's prayers and it couldn’t have been more appropriate for my situation. 

evaṁ sva-karma-patitaṁ bhava-vaitaraṇyām

anyonya-janma-maraṇāśana-bhīta-bhītam

paśyañ janaṁ sva-para-vigraha-vaira-maitraṁ

hanteti pāracara pīpṛhi mūḍham adya

My dear Lord, You are always transcendentally situated on the other side of the river of death, but because of the reactions of our own activities, we are suffering on this side. Indeed, we have fallen into this river and are repeatedly suffering the pains of birth and death and eating horrible things. Now kindly look upon us — not only upon me but also upon all others who are suffering — and by Your causeless mercy and compassion, deliver us and maintain us.

HpS - So, so, so beautiful.

Guru Maharaja, you always say that the body does not get disease, it is the disease. We have been realizing that more and more. Especially, this Nrsimha Chaturdasi was intense. It will be 2 years since my initiation next week. Any little progress I have made is only because of your mercy. Thank you so much Guru Maharaja for accepting me as your disciple and giving me shelter at your lotus feet. 

I am hoping to come and meet you in Houston on 8 June with Divya and my parents.

HpS - 1-4PM is the Open House at the Goswami Academy!

Your servant

Srinatha Krsna dasa

HpS - My respects to your parents and congratulations to your Brother.

Querido Gurumaharaja:

¡Por favor acepte nuestras respetuosas reverencias!

¡Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada!

HpS - TlgaSp…. !.. !

Primeramente agradecerle por su constante ejemplo e inspiración y también ofrecemos nuestras humildes oraciones a Sri Nrsimhadeva para que proteja su labor de sankirtana y energía.

HpS - Somos un ejemplo de cómo un Gurú de buena fe, como Srila Prabhupada, puede usar un perro arrogante en el servicio de Krsna. Gracais sus oraciones. Los necesitamos.

Gurumaharaja hoy Domingo tuvimos reunión de hermanos espirituales, como resultado queremos presentarle la propuesta para su visita del 31 de Julio. 

Hemos visitado el hotel que se encuentra en el aeropuerto, está situado a unos escasos metros de la sala de espera y además de habitaciones cuenta con salones para reuniones, parece buen lugar!

HpS - Super!

Pensamos que puede ser una buena opción de hospedaje para esta oportunidad ya que no habrá necesidad de salir de las instalaciones del aeropuerto ni tomar transporte, realmente serán menos de 3 horas con nosotros y lo más importante es que queremos evitarle tolerar el terrible tráfico de la Ciudad de México.

HpS - Si aparece muy bien. Esperamos la migracion no es muy larga.

Habra una habitación para tomar un baño, tomar alimentos y descanso si lo desea.

Contaremos también con un salón privado con acceso a los discípulos y bienquerientes.

ASA - Kirtan!

Gurumaharaja anhelamos recibir su darshan y si Usted lo aprueba contar también con una pequeña plática "Diario de una Criatura Viajera" (Aventuras en Sud América).

ASA - Esperamos podemos presentar "Diarios de muchas Criaturas Viajeras".

Si nos autoriza haremos la reserva lo más pronto posible por cuestiones administrativas del hotel y también para evitar cualquier contratiempo. 

Una segunda opción es la casa de bhaktin Natyelli, su aspirante a discípulo, ella vive cerca del aeropuerto y está muy dispuesta a recibirlo.

HpS - NgD y la demas comentando que tenemos que invertir un poco dinero en estas cosas y obtener buen resultados. Podemos planificar.

Hoy tuvimos un lindo festival, celebramos el aniversario de los 47 años de la primera visita de Srila Prabhupada a México.

HpS - Grabando memorias de los quien eran alla?

Maharaja Kesava es el nuevo presidente del templo.

HpS - Los Agentinos son los mas inteligentes en America Latino, no? 😁

Quedamos atentos a vuestras instrucciones. 

Disculpe nuestras ofensas por favor. 

Su eterna aspirante sirviente 

Asta Sakhi dd.

HpS - Si, aparece alguilar un cuarto en el hotel y un salon es bueno. Cuanto cuesta? NIOS puede ayudar con los gastos. Solomente tenemos que mostrar un resultado. Tenemos ya muchos contactos acedemicos. Esperamos todos son bien. Jambavati Devi Dasi???

Reverencias al Maha-rsi Das, Uddharana, Adhoksaja!!!! Laghu... y La Asta-sakhi Devi Dasi / Manasa-ranjana Das, Vidagdha..... mucho mas!!

Hare Krishna Gurumaharaja

PAMHO AGTSP.

Sugopi got admission into the summer program at University of Wisconsin. We will drive there over next week end.

Srinivasacarya Das

HpS-ASA - She can translate children's stories into English!

Our congratulations to her.

KK, HH!

AgtSP Paoho.

.10.30PM Time to take rest and get up early. Will Tweet once more.

Good day. Gave and joined three hours of SB classes plus FMP.

NgD and everyone has gone to Rathayatra in Atlanta. It would be too much work for us just before leaving to Houston/Peru ...

Waiting for responses to our Sankirtan from Bali-mardana, Atul-k, Sesa and Tapan-m. Das.

Srinivasa Das is doing very good work. Doesn't mean he has no room for improvement! Even the Gopis and Krsna have room for improvement.

Upendra, Srivasa, Candra mukhi, Yugala, Jahnava, Priya, Patrak.... So many nice devotees.

Keep chanting slowly when your weak. Chant faster when the modes are good, but never give up distributing the Holy Names, distributing books.

Bhakta Brown

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada

All Glories to Gaura Nitai

PAMHO

Respected Maharaja

its me again... i havent feel good lately.

ASA - Yes, we know what you mean, but!!! We associate with Srila Prabhupada and then it is happy life. Happy as it is in the Prison.

there are so many things that have me so confuse and distress, i found myself no chanting and having struggle with following my principles. i have no idea why this happens. sometimes i feel i dont love krishna enough because is not normal to have this up and low downs so quickly, i feel spiritually bipolar. one day im very enthusiastic to chant and study and the next day i see myself tired and wanting to run away from KC.. i need to be honest, because if i dont im not going to get the words or the help i need to find out whats going on with me. i wish i wasnt this weak, i wish i had a better attitude towards everything but i just keep struggling and giving up. i cant go to any elder devotee here because all i get its empty words, i feel critized and jugded. this ON and OFF i dont know if its normal, or something i have to fix, i have try my ways of trying to keep my sadhana steady but its just the same, i do go for a long time and all of the sudden i lose interested... i try to associate with devotees but again, i always get betrayed or critized and its just...i cant take it anymore, i dont know how to deal with all of this... i feel i´ve failed Krishna and you.. i feel i wont be able to make..

HpS -There is a letter from Gopa-kumar Das we answered today which is just like yours. Yes, what you are experiencing is common. Many devotees have this. In the beginning our service is influenced by the modes of nature. When they are good our service is good. When they are passion or stupid our service is that way.

What I do, you do, is when the mood is good do as much as you can.

When it is bad .... do as much as you can... as long as you can breathe you can chant. Give your life to the Holy Names, Haaaaaa Raaaaay Krsna!!!! If they starve, humiliate you O.K.

Daya devi Dasi. She was deaf from before birth. What kind of challenge did she have in Krsna conscousnes? She wrote to me that she could feel the Kirtan through her feet!!

She chanted 16-rounds a day and met a nice older devotee and got married and helped each other and were happy.

Krsna is trying to help you. He is not wasting anytime, but we have got ourselves into such mess that it is hard to get us out immediately.

Go on! As long as you are chanting HK you are making progress!

Send more news.

You will see progress.