Letters to the editor

Dear Guru Maharaja:

All the glories to Sri Sri Radha Krishna

All the glories to Srila Prabhupada

All glories to you

Please accept my humble obeisances

I still live in the temple, I keep working, I continue with my services, here I have less privacy but more association, I can attend more classes, I really enjoy going to Mangala arati, I can not get up every day because I can not stand it, it makes me very sleepy at work and then I do not feel well, I would like to have unlimited energy. There are days when everything feels very austere but the spiritual gain is much greater than any austerity. We are being happy.

HpS - Learn the word by word meaning of the Gurva-astakam, Mangala arati prayer, and then chant with meaning!

I have a question about the last letter, I'm going to copy and paste that part:

"Sometime ago I wrote you about Micaela, one of my best friends, she left the body a year and a half ago, I miss her so much, I think if she took birth in a human body she could be a baby now, sometimes when I see a baby I ask myself if she is. The other day I saw an image of Lord Gauranga with tears in his eyes, I had tears in my eyes too because I was thinking about Micaela and how much I miss her, my feelings are material?

HpS - Probably 50%, right? Do not give up the feelings, purify them. "

How do I purify my feelings? How is a pure feeling?

HpS - Example is Kapila teaching Devahuti. He tells her so much Sankhya, analyzes the bodies elements, how it passes through different changes, then he says, "Bamini", "Mommy".    You have this love for me like your baby, son. That is the best thing to think of, but always keep some Sankhya there.

So think of your friend, but remember that her body is a leather bag of intestines, lungs etc.   What is it that you miss?  Who is it that you miss? If you go on looking for the spiritual relationship that is O.K.  Perfect.  Good luck.

I try to practice tolerance, but I feel that I do it in a superficial way, because when someone does something that I dislike I get angry, I don´t say anything, I just hold my negative feelings to not transmit them, I don´t think this is good, I don´t know how can I do it in a healthy way.

HpS - NOI 3.... Communicate your feelings but for their benefit.  Give positive criticism, With some patience.  But enthusiasm, NOI 3, is more important thatn patience.  Only things close to your heart can irritate you.

I always carry books with me as you told me, Krsna is giving me the chance to give them to innocent people.

HpS - !!!!!

Krsna is really really beautiful, He leaves me breathless.

ASA - WHoop!      Whoop!        Onk!   Oink!

We hope you are getting better, we care about you, we love you.

Kirtida Devi Dasi

HpS - Our respects to everyone.  We hope the new administration is going well.  We all have to become big boys and girls and take Mommy and Daddy's position.

(Remember be friends to Dog, but worship God)!

All Gloris to Sri Guruji Maharaja, Sripada Maharaja and A.C. Prabhupada

Radha Krsna Ki Jay, Gouranga Mahaprabhu Ki Jay,

Goura Bhakta Vrinda Ki Jay

Guruji Maharaja! Dandavat Pranam,

Please accept my humble obeisances unto Sri Guruji Maharaja’s padmacharan that I got Gurujis reply and downloaded for my personal copy though it is late. I feel happly to think that I am now direct contected with Guruji, as fish can’t live without water.

HpS - He breathes air from the water, no?

Last Saturday, I went to Partha Sarthi Das’s house to handover the completed proof read chapters. On that day he talk me about a small book “Madanamohan” bigrah which is worship during the period of Kingship of Churachand Maharaja in a place of known as Kongba of Manipur. This bigrah is brought from Brindavan made of bronz and the story is based on Brahma Samhita. This book is also about to publishing stage. Interesting news is Prabhu Partha Sarthi Das’s article ‘Mathur Ras’ pulished in Bhagavat Paojel, monthly journal printed by ISKCON Imphal. It is so nice and a new knowledge for us. I came to know that these artiles are already written book form and if we produce it will be very helpful in future to know the Krsna Lilas of Brindavan.

HpS - !!!

Like Partha Sarthi Das, in Manipur especially in Thoubal side, such person could not found for giving Krsna knowledge, Sangskrit Slokas, meanings and inner ideas of Krsna. It is very helpful to me to get Krsna knowledges, so I have decided to go and sit totether for asking, hearing on different topicks, meanings of samskrit words, slokas and about different books. But until my service retirement is completed, I could not involve active roles in spiritual activities.

HpS - Very nice plan.

Guruji! In the Krsna Lila, Krsna came Brindavan in two forms four handed and two handed. That also with fluit and peacock feather (bangsi/murali) and without. Like wise Gouranga Maha Prabhu did not left even a single step from Navadvipa but Sri Krsna Chaitanya went from different places to another place to preach “Hare Krsna Maha Mantra”. Is there any story of Gouranga’s two form? It is my personal eagerness to know if so, please highlight me from my darkness.

HpS - In Vraja Krsna is almost always only with two handed form, no?  We hear that sometimes He shows four handed form just to play with the Vrajabasis and also gave Darsana to Brahma of four handed form.    When He goes to Mathura his Vasudeva portion goes but His Shyamasundara form stays in Braja in His Lila-smarana-svarupa.  Even a more intimate form. Bigger blessing for the Braja vasis.

I think Lord Caitanya was the same. He took Lila forms during different pastimes but usually manifested His Gaura Rupa.  Once sat on the altar and recieved full worship. That is the Gaura arati song.  That is all we have heard so far!

My son discontinues his service due to closing of the office. Will he get a new service in his life?

HpS - We don't know.     We do know that Krsna wants to use him if he is willing. Then he may die at 16-years like Abhimanyu or he may stay in the Himalayas for 1000 years like Uddhava.  Watch for Krsna's work!!!  That will be fun.   He will show it!

Yours fallen servent,

Yamunesvara Das.

HpS - Wating for your next letter.   Our respects to Partha-sarathi Das.   Notice, nice report from Sarad gaurandi Devi Dasi also...  Between you two we feel very happy with news of our Manipur.

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!! All glories to Guru Maharaj HpS!! Please accept our humble obeisances . 

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaj,

We had amazingly blissful celebrations at Nrshimha Caturdasi on 29th of last instant. Mataji Bimala DD had arranged 7 pujaris from Chennai and needless to say....the celebration was indescribably transcendental. Guru Maharaj would you please tell me what the tip of the middle finger of right hand of Nrshimha represent? The ring finger too. There was this brilliant sparkle at the middle finger.

HpS - Jaya!    We don't know much about Mudras except empirical experience.   Maha-mudra = Both hands together in Pranams.

We got to listen to pastimes of our Nrshimha from Bimala mataji. We are sending some photos. Mataji has constructed a pond just adjoining the temple and the construction work is almost in the final stages. Very soon, Mataji informed us that Mahalaxmi will be installed. On 28th , the pujaris performed Laxmi Nrshimha Vivah after the Adivash. It was a late evening programme and unfortunately we could not attend. Mataji had specially offered silver dress for Nrshimha.....we liked whatever was adorned to Nrshimha on that day...somehow....the orchids bloomed....Nageshwara bloomed...magnolias..lillies....jasmine....

We are observing Purusottam maas. Somehow everytime the best flowers always lands at Jagannath's feet these days. Reading BG 15th chapter daily on our own. Guru Maharaj which diet is preferable for this month? And  any specific saadhana that we need to observe?

HpS - We don't see any mention of this month by Srila Prabhupada in his books???    So, regular service, 16-rounds, 4-principles etc. is of course always great.  Make the changes that you see in your personal journey that increase your Krsna smaraman, Sankirtana, Japa!    The Manipuri program in Mexico was great.  Only hope that there can be more connection. Bring Manipuri culture to the West through Mexico.

Chandan Yatra Das Prabhuji was here with us sometime back and he said he would be writing something about Manipuri Vaishnavism. We got to read Prabhuji's bog in IDT today. We accompanied his sweet family for Manipur pilgrimage . They are based at Australia. We are sending the linkhttps://iskcondesiretree.com/profiles/blogs/manipur-yatra-north-east-india

HpS - We saw his pamphlet on line. It was very good!    We archved it and think that we can use it in our Sankirtan.

We had wonderful association with HH Siddarth Maharaj. Maharaj narrated sweet pastimes of Srila Prabhupada while he served Srila Prabhupada. It was like we were transported in another world. Thank you Guru Maharaj for all the mercy and blessings.

HpS - We do not know Maharaja?   Where is he from?  What was his previous name??

We are continuing with our Sunday Nagarkirtans. Today....we had SB 2.7.7 , the sloka is so beautiful.

Guru Maharaj how do we learn Deity worship without offence?

HpS - Of course in the age of Kali deity worship is based upon Sankirtan, Harinama. So good rounds> good Puja! Then read the offenses in the NOD and try to avoid them!!

We continue to wait patiently for Guru Maharaj's darshan

Your ignorant servant,

Sarada Gaurangi DD

HpS - Thank you for your letter.  We are working on the travel now.  Next letter is from Manipur also.  Wonderful photos.

HK
Pamho
Gurudeva
I hope you are
strong as an oak.
Vayu for years
It touched my lung
The right is affected
Left resists, both
They need strong treatment
Yogini does not like pills
I will look for other options, or I will have to submit
Caresco of money and insurance
I have work but without those benefits
they need me in my work
But it's far away and stresses me,
I'll like it entertains me
But my body
ask for rest
the good news is
that I will not die yet.

ASA - Son buenas noticias? https://www.vedabase.com/es/sb/6/11/20. Comida para el pensamiento. <img alt="devil" height="23" src="http://hps.monkeywarrior.com/sites/all/libraries/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/devil_smile.png" title="devil" width="23" />

there are no ghosts of the past.
Once again, There is no sadness, There is hope
I knew my mind was healthy
My body is strong and will resist
I had this condition a while ago but you do not know.
Until one gets worse.
a friend Jaya, who is more than a sister
support me, thanks to your help
I'm recovering
Krsna always protects me
Prabhupada and his singing
He protected me in Wilson,
I do not stay further,
No more coldness or noises.
I will go to do service once a week pujari and BS
And to Chosica later,
The good thing is that I'm grateful
Thank you Gurudeva, thanks to your blessings, I can sing
Laugh, and I want to learn more and more.
The phoenix will take time to recover
With the blessings of
param param
everything will be possible.
Hari bolus
His daughter who adores him:
Yugala Kishora Dasi
HpS - ASA -  Muy bien!   Solamente esperamos que va a donde es Srila Prabhupada y su Sankirtan.

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HK

Pamho

Gurudeva

Espero se encuentre

fuerte como un roble.

Vayu por años

Tocó mi pulmón

El derecho está afectado

Izquierdo se resiste, ambos

Necesitan tratamiento fuerte

Yoguini no le gustan las pastillas

Buscare otras opciones, o tendré que someterme

caresco de dinero y seguro

tengo trabajo pero sin esos beneficios

me necesitan en mi trabajo

Pero es lejos y me estresa,

Voy igual me entretiene

Pero mi cuerpo

pide descanso

la buena noticia es

que no moriré aún.

ASA - Son buenas noticias? https://www.vedabase.com/es/sb/6/11/20. Comida para el pensamiento. <img alt="devil" height="23" src="http://hps.monkeywarrior.com/sites/all/libraries/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/devil_smile.png" title="devil" width="23" />

no hay fantasmas del pasado.

Una vez más, No hay tristeza, Hay esperanza

Sabía que mi mente estaba sana

Mi cuerpo es fuerte y resistirá

Tenía esta afección hace rato pero no se sabe.

Hasta que un se agrava.

una amiga Jaya, que es más que una hermana

me apoya, gracias a su ayuda

me estoy recuperando

Krsna siempre me protege

Prabhupada y su canto

me protegió en Wilson,

No me quedo más allá,

No más frialdad ni ruidos.

Iré a hacer servicio una vez por semana pujari y BS

Y a Chosica más adelante,

Lo bueno es que estoy agradecida

Gracias Gurudeva gracias a sus bendiciones puedo cantar

Reír, y tengo ganas de aprender más y más.

La fénix le tomará tiempo recuperarse

Con las bendiciones del

param param

todo será posible.

Hari bolo

Su hija que lo adora:

Yugala Kishora Dasi.

HpS - ASA -  Muy bien!   Solamente esperamos que va a donde es Srila Prabhupada y su Sankirtan. Mas noticias!

Hare Krsna Maharaj, PAMHO, AGTSP.

by your own example and inspiration horse is looking at the lotus feet. he accepts that may be he is case described in sb 2.2.12.
You said that you want all of us (blog readers atleast ) to be disciples of Srila Prabhupada.

We per say at level of just remembering Srila Prabhupada. For us it is by reading books. infact we say lets meet Srila Prabhuapda and open our epub reader.

so SP says in 1.5.33  "His inconceivable power He can convert spirit into matter and matter into spirit ".
so we have read three terms; matter, anti-matter and spirit. can you kindly differntiate between them from physics perspective.

HpS - From physics we don't know to much about anti-matter. Maybe there is something in te Britannica or Wikipedia etc. My experience was that it is very speculative.  We have seen big physicists arguing about what is Mass!   Bohr, Feynman, Einstein have different moldels of matter.  We hope to develop a practical understanding from the SB so we can go to Gandharava loka on the weekends to preach!     Of course, spirit is basically sat-cit-ananda as opposed to matter which is dead.

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Seconldy can you give example of both conversion menitoned above?
 

HpS - Prasadam, no?   It seems like ordinary pumpkin soup but when offered to Krsna with !!#LOVE#!!  it becomes transcendental. We were wondering about this and then we saw Prabhupada in a lecture in Los Angeles long before moving into any Temple and we could see (paramatma?) how the mode os nature came to him and then went around him like water in a fast stream around a diamond.

Of course the opposite. If we are offensive to Prasad it becomes material.
 

So nice to get your association!!!    More!
Now we go to NGD house for walking, talking.

Todas las Glorias a Srila Prabhupada !!!!

Hare krishna estimado Gurudeva, mis reverencias y agradecimiento por su amable contestación. 

El Baghavad Gita es inspirador, el sentido lleno de interrogantes y ansioso de guía y luz como Arjuna en el campo de batalla, como también disfruto de un sentimiento de felicidad esperanzadora al andar por el camino de la conversión para ser un amigo del Señor Krishna .

Este capítulo (18) lleva una promesa del mismo Dios !!!!: Siempre piensa en Mí, conviértete en devoto Mío, adórame a Mí y ofréceme a Mí tu homenaje. De ese modo, vende un Mí sin falta. Yo te prometo eso, porque tú eres Mi muy querido amigo.

Ser un devoto es indudablemente una tarea difícil debido a nuestra condición de ser humano que lucha por no ser arrastrado por unos sentidos descontrolados.

Pero gratificante es el esfuerzo que finalmente nos promete llegar a ser uno con Krishna. 

Por eso es que el sentimiento cuando uno empieza a usar con las otras con el tiempo pasado de ser una prueba casi obligatoria a un esfuerzo espiritualmente gratificante. Y cumplir con los principios sin pesar más bien un hábito inherente a nuestra vida.

Acarya significa "el que enseña con el ejemplo" que podía ser una definición de la vida y obra de Srila Prabhupada. Puedo decir con seguridad que es mi gurú espiritual y el reconocimiento como nuestro fundador y personaje importante en la línea disciplinaria.

Así pues, crece en mi convencimiento de la necesidad de un gurú de Siksha que es sin duda una guía determinante.

Podría seguir escribiendo sobre lo que me llena de conspiración la figura del gurú y sus atributos más no es mi intención abrumar y abusar de su tiempo.

Me despido con la esperanza de seguir esta comunicación con usted y con la declaración que la seguir cumpliendo con los principios y hábitos de un fiel devoto de Krishna. 

Su sirviente

Gino Carrión

HpS - Hablamos Espanyol como un burro medio sordo pero podemos entender la mayoria de su gloficiacion del BG nectareo!   Yo estoy tomando papel de Siksa guru acuerdo de nuestra capacidad y 'disksa guru' abajo la orden de Srila Prabhupada. Por nuestra comprehension, oir de muchos otros, no hay emfasis en Diksa en nuestra linea. Claro es esential, como la boda si quiere ser casado, pero mas es siksa.
Ya casi listo comprar los boletos para viajar a Espanya 29 Agosto has 12 Sep.  Esta bien??