Letters to the editor

Hare Krishna

Respected Maharaj,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

Thank you so much Maharaj for the reply. It is always inspiring to read your words. Although I am insignificant, you are always available to encourage and guide us. I am unable to read all the posts, but at least few I read and get updates. You and your scholarly disciples/ friends/ team are offering a great service in the mission of Srila Prabhupada.

I dont wish to burden you too much and try to keep things short. Because of my past experience, I have given up any thoughts of going to any project under a few devotees. Going to Kolkata reminds me of nightmares I had.

I had started an online credited course with BRC. However I could not submit the projects because of busy schedule. I don't know how much they would be agreeable to take me.

Regarding subject, since I am already pursuing a course in Sanskrit, I would like to complete the same, than entering a completely new arena-history. Krishna willing if I would be able to offer any service for NIOS, it would be my great fortune.

I am sorry for being unable to accept your suggestions and instructions.

I am very grateful to you for offering the expenses. Although I have no support from my temple authorities, there are few friends and well wishers who are supporting me. I hope if I serve the mission of Srila Prabhupada, he would not keep me deprived of my basic necessities.

Few days back I came to Patna. Here there is one devotee Mohan Prabhu, who joined here from Haldia, Kolkata shortly after I came. Sadhana is a little better. Also, few days back 2 brahmacharis from ISKCON Chowpatty came here. They are strongly suggesting that Patna has a huge potential for preaching, so tolerate the difficulties and focus on strong practice of Krishna Consciousness and preach, conduct courses on Gita. Actually a huge marvelous temple is coming up here, that too very much in the heart of the city. It is scheduled to be inaugurated on 14th December, 2021. After inauguration, a huge number of people are expected to visit temple. He suggested to preach together with Mohan Prabhu and there would be preaching explosion.

On the other hand, devotee who has a temple at a village near Sitamarhi is also arriving there on 13th September and do basic repairs and constructions to make it habitable. 2 devotees are also expected to stay there, so I would at least have some association.

And the temple president is asking to take start and take care of a center at Muzaffarpur and he would send some devotees there also. Muzaffarpur is a city in between Patna and Sitamarhi. In case he really starts any center there and offers financial support, I think there is no harm in preaching over there. So, now it appears that I have lost one place- Darbhanga to preach but three more opportunities have come up- Patna, Muzaffarpur and Sitamarhi.

I don't know how things will unfold but I did get some strength by association and encouragement of Chowpatty Brahmacharis- HG Rudranath Prabhu and HG Vrajaraja Priya Prabhu.

I seek your prayers, blessings and association (if you plan to come to India).

Please forgive my mistakes, shortcomings and offenses.

Your insignificant servant

Purushottam Keshav Das

Attached- photos of Ram Laxman Sita Hanuman temple at a village Narha, 12 Km from Sitamarhi city.

HpS - AgtSP! Thank you for your letter!!! I have been feeling so bad that I have not been able to answer letters from wonderful devotees like your self.

Maybe you can see how much we have been struggling, struggling, struggling with all these diverse aspects of attention to disciples, body, weather, NIOS.

Krsna has been giving us many, many, undeserved opportunities for success in our little Sankirtan efforts and we hope we can show you more results soon.

Of course, we were thinking that it might be ideal for you and NIOS if you could work with the BRC, but we are super, super, happy to hear of the many opportunities that you have which may occupy your abilities to even more utility.

We heard that Bh. Siddhanta Maharaja would recommend Caitanya Caritamrt before Bhagavatam and BG to some people.

We find it is very useful in the beginning. There is so much modern lila in it, demonstrations of SB and BG.

Of course, the proper preaching books are different for different people.

Don't just try to distribute books, but make book distributors, no?

Then we can help the world even more!

Please send news after things become more clear or as we can be of help!!

Nitay Goura Premanande!! querido y recordado Gurudev,

por favor acepte mis humildes reverencias!!

TODAS LAS GLORIAS A SRILA PRABHUPADA!!

HpS/ASA - Pedimos disculpas por nuestra pereza al no responder antes, pero también ha habido una intensa presión con los viajes. Siempre somos tus sirvientes.

Nuevamente con problemas de comunicación, pues, no tengo wi-fi, ... Tengo tantas cosas que decirle, pero, sólo puedo ahorrarle su tiempo, y, decirle un informe concreto.

Hace más de 1 año y medio estaba próxima a viajar a MX, tenía mi boleto comprado, pero, por motivos de la pandemia, quedaron congelados los vuelos, .. el mes pasado la Aerolínea me comunicó que ya no podían alargar mi viaje y, tenía que realizarlo antes de que termine el año, ... justo cuando organize la fecha de viaje, me enteré que ud. viene a Perú, ... ya no pude cambiar la fecha, pues no dispongo de Laxmi para cambiar la fecha otra vez..... mi viaje está orientado a atender mi salud que en estos 3 años que llevo en Perú me fué imposible atender, ...

al parecer el tumor de la garganta ha avanzado pues, tengo varias complicaciones que van desde el cuello, clavícula y pulmón izquierdo, .... he bajado de peso 5 kg ... no sé si es por tanto trajín que me demanda el cuidado de mi padre, ... también la zona del maxilar se ha presentado algunas complicaciones, (el Doctor Kawasaki, ya me había advertido que se tiene que estar haciendo ajustes cada cierto tiempo) ....

HpS - No hay otra opción para ti excepto refugiarte por completo en la profundidad de tu corazón, más allá del mundo físico.

Bueno, mi partida a MX es el 21 y, ud. Llega el 26 ... estoy muy triste, pero, con la esperanza que por su infinita compasión pueda regresar a Perú a recibir su Darshan tan anhelado ... .. mi padre, continúa leyendo el Libro de Krishna, .. gracias al accidente de mi mano, y, lo enferma que se me ve, mi familia está en mejor disposición de ayudar a mi padre, ... ahora, él ha regresado a casa de mi hermana, está más protegido y acompañado .... por mi parte, sólo puedo, agradecer eternamente a sus divinos pies de Loto,

amado Gurudev que siempre ora por está discípula tonta que apesar de todas las circunstancias puedo tener una gota de la misericordia del Sankirtan...

en estos meses pude distribuir 172 libros y 2 BG grandes, .. la gracia de SRILA PRABHUPADA es tan dulce que me permite percibir el cielo en medio del infierno material, por cada libro distribuido es una felicidad y un agradecimiento eterno al Sena Pati Bhakta SRILA PRABHUPADA!! y, todo lo debo a ud. Querido Gurudev!!

Su inútil y torpe sirvienta

M. Jambavati d.d

HpS-ASA - Como podemos pensar que su vida no esta organizado por la energia interior. Sanatana Goswami tenía llagas sangrantes en el cuerpo, pero el Señor Caitanya lo abrazó personalmente.

Que tu corazón vuele en constante Sankirtan en este mundo. La poca ayuda que podemos ofrecer es suya. Solo envía más noticias de tu Sankirtan bajo la protección de Radha Madana Gopal y algunas fotos.

Nuestros respetos a los devotos en México.

Quizás nos encontremos en Vani en Perú o en Houston.

Hare Krishna muy querido y siempre recordado Gurumaharaja.

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada!

Por favor acepte mis respetuosas y sinceras reverencias.

Gurumaharaja, me surgió la oportunidad de VIAJAR A TURQUÍA. En estos días por arreglo de Krishna la madre Madhumati (discípula de S.S. Sankarshan Das) me ofreció estadía por unos meses para acompañarla en su casa, porque ella se queda sola con su hija todo el tiempo que su esposo trabaja (viven en Estambul, en la zona europea cerca a la playa). Me parece que tendría que aprovechar esta oportunidad porque, al estar yo sola (mi relación de asociación terminó hace unos años atrás) y fallecer mi tía, TENGO QUE MUDARME DE ESTA CASA CUANTO ANTES. Mi papá está de acuerdo con que viaje fuera de Perú para comenzar una nueva vida (en cualquier país extranjero dice)

Gurumahaja, USTED CONSIDERA QUE SERÍA BUENO QUE YO VAYA A VIVIR CON LA DEVOTA?

Con temores y sinceridad. 

Su hija que le pide al Señor Nrishimha para que siempre lo proteja:

Yasoda Devi Dasi

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Hare Krishna much loved and always remembered Gurumaharaja.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Please accept my sincere and respectful obeisances.

Gurumaharaja, the opportunity arose to TRAVEL TO TURKEY. These days, by arrangement of Krishna, the mother Madhumati (disciple of SS Sankarshan Das) offered me a stay for a few months to accompany her at her home, because she remains alone with her daughter all the time that her husband works (they live in Istanbul, in the European zone close to the beach).

It seems to me that I would have to take advantage of this opportunity because, since I was alone (my association relationship ended a few years ago) and my aunt passed away, I HAVE TO MOVE OUT OF THIS HOUSE ASAP. My dad agrees that I travel outside of Peru to start a new life (in any foreign country, he says)

Gurumahaja, DO YOU CONSIDER THAT IT WOULD BE GOOD FOR ME TO LIVE WITH THE DEVOTE?

With fear and sincerity.

Her daughter who asks Lord Nrishimha to always protect him:

Yasoda Devi Dasi

HpS - AGTSP paoho. I have almost no knowledge of the advantages or disadvantages of this situation.

It is a dangerous move.

You should know the lady and her husband well.

If things become terrible will you be able to come back to Peru?

Maybe make an agreement that you can show your father, that if there is big problem and you have to return then you will pay XYZ% of the cost and they will pay ABC% of the cost.

Our ideas.

For more should discuss with people who know more of the people and the situation.

Keep a diary of your experiences.

Querido Gurumaharaja

Por favor acepte mis respetuosas reverencias.

¡Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada! 

Respecto a su pregunta sobre la colecta que se inició para madre Sarvani.

Hace unas semanas madre Sarvani me contactó desde India por messenger porque estaría de tránsito en México en el mes de Septiembre rumbo a Perú, después de varios días me contó que tenía un cuadro de diarrea crónico que no había logrado controlar, se sentía débil y desnutrida, había bajado 6 kilos de peso y necesitaba que se le ponga suero en México en donde estaría 3 días para reponerse y lograr ingresar a Perú, ella había logrado extender esos días de tránsito, en ese momento me estaba escribiendo desde Egipto así que en México intentamos organizar la ayuda médica con Kalindi una madre enfermera quien también la contactó por Whatsapp pero muy pronto su salud sufrió una fuerte crisis y ya no pudo salir de Egipto.

Esos días contacté a madre Kaveri porque la salud y situación era muy delicado, madre Kaveri dijo que estaban viendo como ayudarla, posteriormente iniciaron la recaudación por la seriedad de las complicaciones. 

Madre Kaveri confirma que la recaudación es verdadera y conocen a la organizadora de la recaudación, Ananda Krsna Real, también tienen unas cuentas bancarias de la familia de la madre.

Gurumaharaja hemos estado pensando en el dedo de su pie, el golpe fue por nuestras faltas y pecados.

Usted es tan misericordioso que ha permitido conectarnos con Srila Prabhupada y no estamos siguiendo el vani sanga. 

Gurumaharaja disculpe, algún médico le ha revisado el dedo?

HpS - Si, M. Guru-bhakti Devi Dasi aqui. Esta bien. Solamente un noche bastante intenso, y depues recuperando pronto. Yoga de Srila Prabhupada.

Espero que buen cooridnacion ayudar a la gran 'warrior', Sarvani Devi Dasi! Pienso que Krsna y las Gopis siempre son bien atenta a ella.

Oramos intensamente a Sri Nrisimhadeva para que bondadosamente le proteja en su viaje con la energía óptima para su sankirtana y la estadía en Perú transcurra exitosamente para el placer de Srila Prabhupada. 

Disculpe por favor nuestras ofensas, debemos trabajar más para que el ventilador de nuestros pecados gire cada vez más despacio. 

Muchísimas gracias por enseñarnos a servir a Sri Krishna en medio de las dificultades.

Vuestra eterna aspirante a sirviente

Asta Sakhi dd. 

HpS - Siempre estamos "amazed" por su Sankirtan. Tan muchos devotos en esta movimiento quien no dejan su servicio cundo vea al institucion en kaos, o tiene grandes desafios de salud. No puede ser fuentes de satisfaccion a Senyor Caitanya y nos da mas servicio importante en el Sankirtan!!

Hare Krsna Gurudeva

Pamho, TLGASP!!!

Quedé con Abhiram, en ir hoy o mañana a comprar unos juegos de dhotis para Usted...

Me olvidé el nombre del material de la tela que usa Usted y la medida.

Eran 3 1/2 m. 2m. Dhotis y 1 1/2 m. Utariya?

Vamos esperar su respuesta para ir a comprar...

Su aspirante a Sirviente AmD.

Hare Krsna Gurudeva

 Pamho, TLGASP !!!

 I stayed with Abhiram, to go today or tomorrow to buy some sets of dhotis for you ...

 I forgot the name of the fabric material you use and the measurement.

 They were 3 1/2 m. 2m. Dhotis and 1 1/2 m. Utariya?

4 meters long divided into 1/3 and 2/3. Tall enough to reach the ground.

 We will wait for your response to go shopping ...

 Your would-be Servant AmD.

Querido Gurumaharaja.

Por favor acepte mis respetuosas reverencias.

¡Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada!

Nuestra querida madre Sarvani de Perú está atravesando una situación delicada de salud, ella estaba regresando de India - Egipto - México - Perú, pero su salud se agravó recientemente en Egipto y no ha podido salir de allí.

Por mucho tiempo ella ha sido miembro de ASA así que tomo el atrevimiento de compartir la búsqueda de apoyo en este foro por si alguien está en la posibilidad de apoyar por favor y porsupuesto solicitar las oraciones de los vaisnavas que son muy importantes.

Vuestra eterna aspirante a sirviente

Asta Sakhi dd

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Dear Gurumaharaja.

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Our dear mother Sarvani from Peru is going through a delicate health situation, she was returning from India-Egypt-Mexico-Peru, but her health recently deteriorated in Egypt and she has not been able to leave there.

For a long time she has been a member of ASA so she took the boldness to share the search for support in this forum in case someone is in the possibility to support and of course request the prayers of the Vaisnavas that are very important.

Your eternal would-be servant

Asta Sakhi dd

HpS - Hare Krsna. AgtSP. Thank you for this letter. We are sorry that we are slow in answering mail now, especially these last few days. The pressure from travel has been INTENSE! Yesterday we had strong allergy reaction, sneezing all the time. There are no symptoms of CoVid virus. Today it is a little better but we have been resting and not gone outside yet.

Today we have to put everything behind and work with Srinatha Krsna Das on our Tava-Pache-Pache, NoI, comments so that we can send it to Abhirama, Visual Imprint, for typesetting on Monday.

The following letter from M. Sarvani Devi Dasi seems a little suspicious. Of course, she is one of the most senior devotees we know in our Peruvian Yatra, and always a great, great honor to have here association in any of our ASA programs. We always want to help her in here service, and have!

On the other hand, we have received letters requesting money from people we know, we got one in Oscar Natars' name one time saying he was in Europe and had been robbed and needed money, but when we contacted him personally he said that it was false, and that someone had hacked his address book and was sending out the letter.

It is strange that Mataji is writing from Egypt?!! Even travel to India or Mexico seems strange now.

Are you sure this is here and the money transfer address is bonafide?

We hope that our body becomes more useful in the next few days.

Even avoiding pandemic while traveling is a big challenge.

Staying alive in this material world is a challenge.

*Ayudemos a Sarvani*

Helping Sarvani

I am Sarvani dd (my legal name is Sara Coahila). All my life I have worked as an accounting assistant and I practice spiritual life for many years, I am also a disciple of Jayapataka Swami. I am approaching you with this campaign to humbly ask you to help me raise funds to cover a number of financial expenses that I am having due to my situation.

Right now I am in transit in Cairo, Egypt and I was stranded. My stay has been extended and in this time I have suffered a sudden deterioration in my health, I have constant diarrhea and I have lost a lot of weight, in addition to this I am presenting symptoms compatible with COVID 19. I do not have access to public health and the access to a Private Hospital has been difficult because of the cost, my gender, different language and even because it is not easy to be treated because the demand that exists in the hospitals. I am afraid and I am alone, so I strongly ask that you help me financially to be able to go through this series of unfortunate events that I am going through.

With your contribution I will be able to pay for medical attention, medicines, accommodation, food and my return ticket as soon as I receive medical discharge. This fundraising is extremely urgent so that it can be treated in critical condition.

I thank you with all my heart for your contribution and for sharing this campaign with other people so that they can help me. 

Expenses

Medical care 900

Medicines 700

Stay x 10 days. 3500

Food 1.500

Total 6600

Lee más aquí https://gofund.me/3446c719

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