continuing dialog about our meeting and 3rd Canto Bhaktivaibhava Study

12 years, 9 months ago by Namacarya das in Calendar Development, Other

 NAMA ACHARYA DAS writes from Croatia

Dear Guru Maharaja, PAMHO AGTSP. 

HpS - Jaya!    AGTSP   paoho   Waiting a little to answer this letter 'till things were clear.   Just came back from Mexico.  Was wonderful but very, very intense.

I wonder are there any audio or video recordings? (not just from Mexico, but places you visit) . Maybe someone who reads this will know...

Were able to call Manipur and Kolkatta at 11PM last night and the conclusion is that we arrive Radhadesa 4th May and then from there to India, Manipur, Kolkatta from 8th-28th.  Then we head back to USA. So, we hope we can see you somewhere but your association by Internet is super just by itself.

I'm  sad <img alt="" src="http://hps.monkeywarrior.com/sites/all/libraries/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/02.gif" title="" />  to not be able to meet you. Hope next time will be more fortunate <img alt="" src="http://hps.monkeywarrior.com/sites/all/libraries/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/51.gif" title="" />. Although yes, internet is nice. Still, I believe it is needed (at least) sometimes for me to meet you out of internet . I'm putting my hope in next year, even thought, in the meantime that can be an millennium of time and activities. 

Are you joining the 3rd Canto study?
In short: Yes, let's try. 
In long: According to  expirience of last months, I would say "Let's try". Hovewer, I see the meetings are scheduled on Saturday 3PM.  Saturday is a working day and I will not be able to attend every second (or some more) meeting. Sometimes on Sundays there are Sunday Feasts which may begin at 4 PM, too. Hmmm...
But there may be changes or most probably there wil be changes with work situation. I may stop this job from 31.3. That would mean different schedules but for now I do not know what the future holds. Because of all that, I say to try it and see how it goes. Is that OK?
In connection with that: last PDP meeting had weird timing. It said starts at 3:30PM (my timezone) but started around 1PM.  Just wanted to let that know.

Your servant Namacarya das

ps: maybe an option for replying to message would be practical. Is there an option for that Prahlad Nrsimha Ji Prabhu?

HpS - ASA - Jaya!   AGTSP    pamho   We will record the classes and have enough strength to keep in individual association with you, but could not do it for practically speaking anyone else.   I don't know what happend with the Mexico classes, but Asta-sakhi Devi might know.  There were a lot of individual classes.

Yes, these multiple time zones are a GREAT challenge.  Now you see what it means to be a modern Sannyasi.  No ice water up to the neck during Winter, but time zones, daylight savings time, bad internet connection up to the neck!  Maybe Krsna will make arrangement for you to come for the May 4-7th weekend in Radha-desa. Canakya Pandita says that when there is an opportunity to eat or make money, one should not hestiate!

I think that the Message Structure of this Blog has kind of reached its limit. Now it depends on us to just use colors etc. to keep the message and answer flow clear.   Of course, we are open to any simple, better arrangemnt.

Now is 3.22PM in Buenos Aires.  Our backside is sore from sitting and writing. We 90% finished the Canto Three, Module One Study Guides.  They are worth a million-dollars!   Next bath and shave our head for Gaura-purnima. Internet in our room is not working so we sit on a board in the hallway and work.  Soooo nice to have your association.  Maybe Radhadesa!

HARE KRSNA

12 years, 9 months ago by PABLOPARIKRAMA in Personal Sadhana Reports, Other
Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada!
Todas las glorias a Sri Caitanya y Sri Nityananda!
Por favor acepte mis humildes reverencias.
HARE KRSNA
Soy Bhakta Pablo del Parikrama, de España.
He leido sobre su estado de salud en el blog y espero que se recupere pronto y se encuentre muy bien. Se encuentra bien Maharaja? Mis mejores deseos.
 
 
ASA -  Jaya!   TlgaSP   Pfanh.  Ya estamos en Argentina. Esta bien. No mas dolor de pecho?   Bastante descansa aun robusto trabajo!
 
 
Perdone escribir una carta tan mala la ultima vez, la hice en el momento.
4 principios, 16 rondas con mucha misericordia, programa completo. Lectura, y el estudio segun  voy pudiendo , gracias.
Estoy aqui en el templo de Madrid, con Jayanta, Jagat-mohana y Bhakta Jose. Muy bueno el comedor y la gente, las clases.
Yo sigo con mis cosas, esperando poder solucionarlas. Da gusto asociarse con los devotos.
Me cuesta ser consciente que todo lo que me pasa es lo que necesito, y es misericordia de Krsna, Nityananda. Me cuesta ver a Paramatma en todas las cosas o mejor dicho a todas las cosas en Paramatma, pero lo intento.
Nada mas Maharaja, que lo extraño mucho y por favor cuidese y que se recupere pronto. Me acuerdo mucho de los dias que estuvimos juntos, gracias por Sus enseñanzas.
Su sirviente Bhakta Pablo.
HARE KRSNA
Jaya Govinda!
Jaya Gopal!
 
 
HpS - ASA - En la comenza no es posible entender como es abajo control de Paramatma todo. Entonces, seguimos la guia de los libros de Srila Prabhupada en la institucion de su ISKCON y muy bien, mantenemos una vida civil sano. Entonces, casi pronto podemo llegar a entender la Paramatma!
 

Eternal Ocean of Pure Devotion

12 years, 9 months ago by Bhakta Reilly in Other

Hare Krishna Srila Hanumat Preshaka Swami Maharaja,

All glorification to Srila Prabhupada and Gauranga!

Mahabhagavata Hanumat  Swami Maharaja,

ASA - AGTSP        HpSwami is not presenting himself as a Maha-bhagavata, just a devotee following Srila Prabhupada's standard for Sannyasa and Gayatri initiation.

...do you think ISKCON is having enough classes on Bhakti Rasamrita-Sindhu?

ASA -   Ooooof!    ISKCON is like 500 temples now?    We don't how many are having classes on BRS.  We do feel in terms of what we know that educational develop is needed and that this should include better classes on BRS and other areas also.

When I first came; I started out with Bhagavad-Gita, Journey of Self-Discovery, NOI, (Now bhagavatam), but what really captivated was and still is NoD(Bhakti-Rasamrita-Sindhu) -- thats what brought about the realization that we're after Krsna-Prema, not (Alloyed) devotion mixed with Karma, Jnana, etc. The 9 levels of devotional progress, the Anartha's (Explained more in Jiva + Visvanath Cakruvarti Thakura's commentaries).. likewise.

Is Sri Radha Krishna the Supreme Personality of Godhead - or Krishna/Govinda himself? The Nimbarka Sampradaya has it's root's in Radha-Krishna since the very beginning, but that was from the 4 Kumara's, Lord Brahma's sons. Then our Sampradaya, the Gaudiya's, is Lord Brahma himself, who concluded that Govinda/Krishna is the absolute.

So, we are attempting to come back to our original position as the Cowherd Friend/Mother/Servant of Radha-Krishna's servants position, as our real selves?

-Cow Pranam

Bhakta Reilly

 ASA -   Ahhh!   Bhakta Reilly. How have you got this knowledge of Nimbarka sampradaya???    As far as my sources of information go they consider that Yasoda Krsna is the supreme form of God and therefore they worship Bala-gopal on their altars. Yet, basic thing is of course to start with Rupa Goswami's first texts:  Vaco vegam...    Is that O.K?     Your foundation is strong?

Hare Krsna Maharaj

12 years, 9 months ago by Gopal C Biswas in Other

Hare Krsna Maharaj,
    Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
    All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
    All glories to Guru Parampara.
 
    Thank you Maharaj.

    May i request you for next step Maharaj.      

your aspiring servant,
Gopal Biswas

HpS - ASA -  AgtSP     paoho.   What do you mean, "Next Step"?    Now we are using internet on our lap in the patio of the Temple of Buenos Aires because it is the only access point we can find.    At 5.45PM we will step on down to the Temple room and do 4 more rounds.  Then have meeting with a few devotees and then Arati!!   Jaya!

HARE KRSNA

12 years, 9 months ago by PABLOPARIKRAMA in Personal Sadhana Reports, Other

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada!

Todas las glorias para Sri Caitanya y Sri Nityananda!

Por favor acepte mis humildes reverencias!

HARE KRSNA

Soy Bhakta Pablo del Parikrama, de España.

Espero que se encuentre muy bien Maharaja.

Solo queria comentarle que estoy en el templo de Madrid ahora, mis padres me han dado sus bendiciones para que intente solucionar mi situacion estando aqui en Madrid. En la granja hay tanto trabajo que no me iria nunca. Espero que todo vaya bien.

Respecto a lo de un capitulo, una pagina, un verso..., estoy intentando ponerlo en practica  en mi estudio. Voy a empezar el Bhagavata-gita, esta vez con una intencion de estudio sistematico, ya le comentare como me va.

La larga introduccion del SB Cap 1, es solo para una semana??...no he podido aun imprimirme sus guias, con solo que pueda lo voy a hacer.

Mis mejores deseos.

Su humilde sirviente.

Bhakta Pablo.

HARE KRSNA

HpS - ASA -  Jaya!  Hari Bolo!    TlgaSP.  Si, porque es basicamente Bio-grafia y simple para leer.  Estamos en Miami.  En ruta a Peru.  No computer access!

Hare Krsna Maharaj

12 years, 9 months ago by Gopal C Biswas in Other

Hare Krsna Maharaj,
    Please accept my humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
    All glories to Srila Prabhupada.
            Next week we have Bhagavat-Gita competition on First Chapter, First Section (From sloka 1 - 28) by our Shiksha Guru H G SriKeshav Pr. I have to prepare a lot (with my imperfect sences) because it will be like a debate between Bhagavat-Gita class devotees. So i am very excited. H H Bhakti Charu Maharaj will be given six session class on 'Sharnagati' from 1 March - 3 March, 2012.    

    Maharaj, Our Temple President H G Radhe Shyam Das, ISKCON, Pune has written a feedback mail to  you for Initiation, today (29 Feb 2012). It will be available in your mailbox. (He has kept other temple committee members in CC).

Thank you Maharaj.

Your aspiring servant,
Gopal Biswas

HpS - ASA -  AGTSP   paoho  We write more in the DTC, but  thanks for the news.  Best wishes in you BG competition may it be like the fight between Krsna and Jambavan!   Yes, we answered about the initiation letter.  Seems fine.