Muriendo para vivir

2 years, 10 months ago by Ekachacra Nitai Candra das in Personal Sadhana Reports

Dear Maharaja, TgaSSGN . TGASP.


I hope that your health continues to improve and that your spiritualized body accompanies us forever. Wherever you go, Sita will be there.


Us trying to serve you, would give satisfaction to SP and Krsna. ¡¡Please Lord¡¡... Help us in the infinite game for the discovery of Sita.


Our puny Shadana upholds her standard. We wake up early and chant the rounds systematically. Sometimes concentrated... and many other times in the offensive carelessness of the distracted and crazy mind.


Then we occupy the time in keeping the place clean, we attend our altar and offer the morning preparation (apple, pear and orange juice smoothie).


Continuing activities. We read the SB… and in the afternoon the Bg. Sometimes… when Tomas and Julián (two of my sons) are around here, they attend to the reading and that makes me very happy.


The observance of the principles requires more and more attention to detect and refine details that appear as we manage to identify faults that were outside our conscious perception.


We enthusiastically appreciate the willpower that pleasantly arises, due to some progress in sincerity.

We maintain telephone communication with Mother Vrsabhanu Nandini devi dasi and with Prabu Ambarīṣa das. They are in the wooden tower in the province of Córdoba and we are in Termas de Río Hondo (Santiago del Estero) 500 km away.


The sadu sanga is possible for us here thanks to the mercy that the devotees apply in keeping this blog of letters alive... and of course your loving kindness for responding to our concerns. I feel that your example is the eyes of SP.


We usually share some time with people who apply themselves to different religious doctrines...-Catholics- mostly, Pentecostals... Evangelicals in general, etc. We try to talk about Krisna very prudently, trying to find bridges of agreement. Always within what is allowed. Working by example.


There are innocent people and others not so much. So then we accept to share with humility and tact the diversity that is presented in the different circumstances while taking advantage of the opportunity. We all take prasadam.


It is very nice when the correspondence comes and we manage to distribute some book. Once every once in a while. The majority of people would be progressively forgetting their interest in the art of reading, feeling the weight of the paper. And to this we should add a certain fear and distrust in them for supposing that they would be unfaithful or heretical by listening to something else that does not strictly fit their idyllic structure of faith... So it is interesting when they take a book, even though it is be forgotten on some shelf. Someone will see it at some point. Being that we trust that the fruits are inevitable... the enthusiasm is renewed and we smile gratefully.


Dear Maharaja. I say goodbye offering humble and sincere obeisances to your apple feet. With all the love available from my heart. HK


Ekachacra Nitai Chandra das

HpS/ASA - Thank you ENC Das! We are very grateful to get pictures. Your Sadhana and Sankirtan sounds great. It will increase and your intellectual strength will increase until you will become a guru for many people.

We are so happy to receive news AND pictures.

What do you do between the morning and evening programs?



Querido Maharaja, TgaSSGN . TGASP.

Espero que su salud continúe mejorando y que su cuerpo espiritualizado nos acompañe eternamente. Donde sea que vallas, Sita estará ahí. Jugando a esconderse mientras nosotros, tratando de servirte, daríamos satisfacción a SP y a Krina. ¡por favor Señor ¡… Ayúdanos en el infinito juego por el hallazgo de Sita.

Nuestro insignificante Shadana mantiene su estándar. Despertamos temprano y cantamos las rondas sistemáticamente. A veces concentrados… y tantas otras veces en el descuido ofensivo de la mente distraída y loca.

Luego ocupamos el tiempo en mantener aseado el lugar, atendemos nuestro altar y ofrecemos la preparación matutina (licuado de manzana, pera y jugo de naranja)


Continuando las actividades. Leemos el SB… y por la tarde la Bg. A veces… cuando Tomas y Julián (dos de mis hijos) se encuentran por aquí, atienden la lectura y eso me hace muy feliz.


 La observancia de los principios exige cada vez más detenimiento para detectar y pulir detalles que aparecen a medida que logramos identificar faltas que se hallaban fuera de nuestra percepción consiente.


Apreciamos con entusiasmo la fuerza de voluntad que surge gratamente, debido a cierto progreso en la sinceridad.


Mantenemos comunicación telefónica con la Madre Vrsabhanu Nandini devi dasi y Con Prabu Ambarīṣa das. Ellos están en la torre de madera en la provincia de Córdoba y nosotros en Termas de río hondo (Santiago del estero) a 500 km de distancia.


El sadu sanga resulta posible para nosotros aquí gracias a la misericordia que los devotos aplican en mantener vivo este bog de cartas… y por supuesto a tu amabilidad amorosa por responder a nuestras inquietudes. Siento que tu ejemplo son los ojos de SP.


 Solemos compartir cierto tiempo con personas que se aplican en diferentes doctrinas religiosas…-católicos- en su mayoría, pentecostales… evangélicos en general etc. Tratamos de hablar de Krisna muy prudente mete, intentando hallar puentes de acuerdo. Siempre dentro de lo permitido. Obrando con el ejemplo. Hay personas inocentes y otras no tanto. Así entonces aceptamos compartir con humildad y tacto la diversidad que se presenta en las diferentes circunstancias mientras se aprovecha la oportunidad. Todos tomamos prasadam.


Es muy agradable cuando surge la correspondencia y logramos distribuir algún libro. Uno cada tanto. La generalidad de la gente estaría olvidando progresivamente el interés por el arte de la lectura, sintiendo el peso del papel. Y a esto habría que sumarle cierto temor y desconfianza en ellos por suponer que estarían siendo infieles o herejes al prestar oídos a otra cosa que no se encuadre en rigor a su estructura idílica de fe… Entonces resulta interesante cuando se llevan un libro, aunque éste sea olvidado en algún estante. Alguien lo verá en algún momento. Siendo que confiamos en que los frutos son inevitables… el entusiasmo se renueva y sonreímos agradecidos.


Querido Maharaja. Me despido ofreciendo humildes y sinceras reverencias a sus pies de manzana. Con todo el amor disponible de mi corazón. HK


Ekachacra Nitai Chandra das.  

Sadhana Reporte

AGTSP PAMHO


Hare Krishna Gurudev

Estamos al tanto de su llegada a España, deseo krishna le permita buena salud y una buena estadía.

Estamos avanzando los preparativos para su estadía en Monterrey y gestionando la recepción de los devotos que estarán hospedados. Krishna a mostrado infinita misericordia en el desarrollo del campamento, Krsna envía personas a apoyar que escuchan de su visita y se entusiasman en colaborar de una u otra manera, por mi parte estoy tratando de seguir mi sadhana y apoyar a mi esposo en lo posible. Gadadhar se encuentra trabajando arduamente para esta maravillosa visita suplicamos sus bendiciones y protección para que él pueda continuar con este servicio.

Quería consultarle humildemente si nos recomienda una canción especial para Gaura Purnima ya que yo estoy imprimiendo canciones vaisnavas para Gaura arati, mangalartik etc...


Deseo no quitarle más su valioso tiempo Gurudeva tu sirvienta Anandamaya Devi Dasi


HpS - No, news of your "little fallible soldiers, children"! 🌝


Very nice song at this link!

http://kksongs.org/songs/y/yaditeharipada.html


Thank you for all this work!!!

RE: Letter from HG Nityananda Prabhu

2 years, 10 months ago by bhaktabigfoot in Personal Sadhana Reports

Hare Krishna!

Guru Maharaj,

Please accept my humble obeisances

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

All glories to you!


HpS - AgttSP. Paoho... Second intitiation is for Brahmanas, Ksatriyas and higher class Vaisyas. You got the Ksatriya spirit to some degree, no?

Yes, Guru Maharaj. About 14 years ago in Boise I asked you, What is my nature? You laughed then replied "You're a baseball coach." I have taken this advise and it is helped me immensely over the years to direct me in my service. So yes, Ksatriya spirit to some degree with some Brahmana to some degree? Like Grandfather Bhisma? Of course we have our sudra qualities unlike Grandfather Bhisma and never would compare ourself to this Great Mahajana. We work with what we have to do some service.


Your good wife taking initiations?

Actually she asked H.H. Gopal Krishna Maharaja about 7 months ago when he visited the US if she could take 2nd initiation. He said in 6-8 months if she kept up here Sadhana he would give her 2nd. She has done that, however Gopal Krishna Maharaja at the moment his health isn't so well so they are holding off on initiations. Maybe in April he will be ready..


Kids?

We can only hope they take up the path of Bhakti Yoga and become Sankirtan man and woman. Please bless them Gurudeva.


Baptized as Mormons!!! ?

Maybe last life?


Trying to fix program in Houston. Arrive 22nd about 9pm after 20-hours of travel in economy plus.

so not going out and doing light work until home program Saturday. Sunday Feast lecture.


Asking Saranga about 2nd for Devendra and Sumitra, but no answer. After that just the week days and we go to Mexico on Satruday.


One month in Mexico and back to Houston for some time.


People think that it might be best to do the initiations then. April.


What do you think?


I think that we should do whatever is auspicious as soon as we can and push those things that are inauspicious off for another time. It seems to me it would be inauspicious to do something that the devotees are not prepared for or would cause some disturbance. So April sounds wonderful Gurudeva. I thank you so very much and looking forward to next week!


Your disciple,

Nanda-braja das


PS: Nityananda Prabhu was speaking such nice words about you today. About how unique but wonderful your relationship between each other is.



Haribol!

HpS - Thank you. Hope Mataji gets second inititiation. We here that Divya-sri Devi is having some very problematic problems with her health, so we pray for here and aske everyone to also pray. Our prayer was that she understand what Krsna wants from her in the present circumstances.


Today our last outside program, very esteemed university, and then start packing for trip to Houston!

Letter from HG Nityananda Prabhu

Hare Krishna!


Guru Maharaja,

Please accept my humble obeisances

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

All glories to you!


Gurudeva,


I am so very excited to see you soon in Houston. Your association face to face, through your blog, Kapi Dhvaja or in any shape or form is so much appreciated.


I wrote to you a sometime ago about 2nd initiation while you are Houston. I received my letter of recommendation from Nityananda Prabhu, he also emailed it to you directly at [email protected]. I have copied and pasted it below.


Letter from HG Nityananda Prabhu:


"Dear Hanumatpresaka Maharaja,


Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Your Divine Grace and Srila Prabhupada. 


I pray this meets you safe and well.


I am very happy to recommend your dear disciple and a very sincere devotee in our Dallas Yatra, His Grace Nanda Braja Prabhu, for second initiation.


His list of many services include:


Krishna House director


Bhakti Circle (western audience outreach) program director


Temple office congregation/guest services 


Srimad Bhagavatam class scheduling


Currently taking Bhakti Shastri


SB, BG and Sunday fest classes


Sunday feast announcements


Monthly Laxmi contribution to Sri Sri Radha-Kalachandji


Contribute/Volunteer for each festival.


Thank you so very much!! 


Your servants’ humble servant, affectionately 

Nityananda dasa 


Temple President, Sri Sri Radha Kalachandji Temple, Dallas Texas

Regional Supervisor for Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Nebraska and Kansas"


If you are willing to give 2nd initiation to myself during your up coming visit to Houston then this mercy of yours is very welcomed. I am surrendered to whatever instruction you may give. I dedicate my life to serving your lotus feet; your very dear Spiritual Master, our founder Acharya of the International Society of Krishna Consciousness His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktividanta Swami Srila Prabhupada's, lotus feet and Sri Sri Radha-Kalachandji's lotus feet. I will be honest seeing my wonderful godbrothers and sisters, your disciples, I understand I am not so good at this but I dedicate my life to always making progress and getting better. Most importantly I believe is that I dedicate my life to your instructions of full morning program, 16 enthusiastic rounds and following strictly 4 regulative principles. If I may serve the Lords pure devotee even just a little then it is my greatest fortune.


Your disciple,

Nanda-braja das


HpS - AgttSP. Paoho... Second intitiation is for Brahmanas, Ksatriyas and higher class Vaisyas. You got the Ksatriya spirit to some degree, no?

Your good wife taking initiations?

Kids?

Baptized as Mormons!!! ?


Trying to fix program in Houston. Arrive 22nd about 9pm after 20-hours of travel in economy plus.

so not going out and doing light work until home program Saturday. Sunday Feast lecture.


Asking Saranga about 2nd for Devendra and Sumitra, but no answer. After that just the week days and we go to Mexico on Satruday.


One month in Mexico and back to Houston for some time.


People think that it might be best to do the initiations then. April.


What do you think?

replying to work and preaching

2 years, 10 months ago by Namacarya das in Personal Sadhana Reports

Hare Krishna, Guru Maharaja,

PAMHO AGTSP


You wrote: What kind of work are you doing?

I am still working as a teaching assistant in elementary school helping a blind boy. Moreover, still working with our rental of apartments.


HpS - Did not know about blind fellow. Just one student? What do you do for him?


Able to preach in the environment?

I chant HK (before/after job) and then smile at people, and if they ask why I am so calm and serene, I reply according to circumstances.


HpS - Smile, comportment, Kirtan. Three Sankirtan tools Srila Prabhupada says we have and should use, no?

Can you introduce pantheism in your professional work eg. taste of water, light of the sun?


Sannyasa?


Your servant Namacarya Das



Jay Maharaj

2 years, 10 months ago by mercurio3 in Personal Sadhana Reports

All Glories to Sri Sri Guru and Gauranga!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Please accept my most humble obeisances!

Hare Krishna Maharaj! How are you? How’s your health? Where are you now?


HpS - Read the Kapi Dhvaja. 😁😁😁


I’vee seen some pictures of your Radha Kunda’s ashram! Maharaj you are so blessed! I was happy when I heard the news of it’s inauguration. How’s it going? And how’s your movie going?


Well here I’m doing well thanks to Krishna and the devotees! I’ve been

Watching some of your classes on YouTube, it’s been a while since I wanted to write you a letter.

I wanted to thank you for your advices, I’ve been practicing punctuality and cleanliness as you recommended in one of your preachings, and it was like a magic key, that lead me to be more organized, and along with all that came a more intense spiritual practice. I’ve been also trying

to speak naturally to Krishna, and he has been a real friend, helping me out and accompanying me.

Maharaj I’ve read the Matsya Avatar chapter in the Srimad

Bhagavatam you told me, would you be so kind to recommend me another thing to read?


HpS - Have you read first, second, third canto??? Go through systematically like that as you can, but anywhere you open and read is purifying. Read chapters, 4, 5, 6,,, canto one, and make a report here.


Everything in my life is going on tracks, everything…Including the psychiatric area, it is going

so much better! This wednesday I have a consultation with a new Vaidya from India in order to continue the Ayurvedic treatment I quit some years ago.


I’m feeling hopeful and enthusiastic about that :)

I’ve been also assisting an English group for language exchange here in Cordoba, and I’m improving my speaking.

I always reminded of you when I used to speak your native language.

Maharaj I would like to please ask you a few questions, I’ve heard that Dronacarya and some of the Pandavas sometimes used to visit the heavenly planets, so didn’t they came when they returned to earth to a much advanced in time moment of history, because

of the accelerated time in the

heavenly planets?


HpS - Don't know. Good question, but there must be different ways to adjust these things, like people using scuba outfits to stay with the fish.


And how much are

we supposed to pray during our daily life, I mean whilst performing our duties, can we live actively praying to Krishna all the time?


HpS - Can just chant. Engage our tongue and jaw. Then the mind will follow with attention. then we will want to see the diety, put a picture of our deities on the kitchen wall, then.... we will start to realize Krsna's qualities eg. He is very lazy!

Then we will see Him with associates and then.... we will see pastimes that we never read in any of Srila Prabhupada's books.

thanks for all the help Maharaj!

HK!


Federico


Thank you! Your austerities and good planning are purifying the world.