Pies de loto

Hare Krishna, dear Maharaja.

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

 

                  “If we have lotus feet, they are Srila Prabhupada’s.”

 

These words, born from his lips, continue to resonate in the sanctuary of my memory like the Maha Mantra itself. They alone illuminate this humble offering, for my insignificant voice would be the arrogant shout of my ill-mannered throat… without the fragrant trace of his example. Even so, with a trembling heart, I place these lines at the feet of his mercy.

 

In that phrase, like a lotus at dawn, unfolds the hidden essence of all the Vedas: the radiant science of pure bhakti. It melts the butter in the hearts of white swans and, at the same time, chisels with sacred fire the iron of those who seek refuge. In its simplicity, that statement reveals the summit and the root of devotion.

 

Only through the light of his absolute surrender can these words aspire to avoid becoming offensive. For all value stems from his indissoluble bond with the lotus feet of Srila Prabhupada. Without that connection, my attempt would be dust scattered by the wind… with it, at least, it becomes a trail of incense drifting toward grace. I believe.

 

In You, beloved Maharaja, acintya-bhedabheda-tattva becomes living form… the subtle dance between unity and difference manifests in Your steadfast and gentle service… in Your presence that does not impose, yet sustains that teaching which it caresses while guiding with a sure hand.

 

You do not describe the truth - You embody it-.

 

The heart, as it draws near to His presence… recognizes an ancient melody. Tears arise that do not wound, but heal, while His relief emerges… a relief that does not lull us to sleep but ignites us. In that silent exchange of heart to heart, one understands that mercy is not a concept, but a breath given without asking for anything in return.

 

Therefore, these words are presented now as gentle affirmations, devoid of any hint of defiance. Everything in this offering seeks to bow, never to rise. It seeks to honor, not to dispute. It seeks to serve, rather than to opine. I accept, from this moment forward, any correction from you… I know your vision is clear, even when mine is clouded by ignorance.

 

Confident that Sri Krishna, in due time, will reveal the intelligence necessary to fully understand his instructions, I am ready to follow his guidance with the little strength I possess, even if it is minimal and unruly, even if my hands tremble, even if my heart is not yet pure.

 

May Lord Nrishimhadeva extend His protective arc of fire over you.

May His divine claws ward off all danger, dissolve all shadows, and safeguard your mission, your body, your words, and your eternal service to Srila Prabhupada.

May His sacred roar keep your path clear so that you may continue to illuminate ours.

 

HpS - "The time has come the Walrus said, talk of many things, of ships and sails and sealing wax, of cabbages and kings, and why the sea is boiling hot, and whether pigs have wings", Lewis Carrol, "Alice in Wonderland".


Pigs like us have wings if a Spiritual Master like Srila Prabhupada smiles upon us, no?




TGSP

All glories to You

Hare Krishna - Hare Rama

ENC das

 

 

 

 

Hare Krishna, querido Maharaja.

Por favor acepte mis humildes reverencias.

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada

 

        “Si en caso tenemos pies de loto, son los de Srila Prabhupada.”

 

Estas palabras, nacidas de sus labios, continúan resonando en el santuario de mi memoria como el Maha Mantra mismo. Ellas, por sí solas, iluminan esta humilde ofrenda, pues mi insignificante voz sería el grito prepotente de mi mal educada garganta… sin el rastro perfumado de su ejemplo. Aun así, con el corazón tembloroso, deposito estas líneas a los pies de su misericordia.

 

En esa frase se abre, como un loto al amanecer, la esencia oculta de todos los Vedas: la ciencia radiante del bhakti puro. Ella derrite la mantequilla del corazón de los cisnes blancos y, al mismo tiempo, cincela con fuego sagrado el hierro de aquellos que buscamos refugio. En su sencillez, esa declaración revela la cima y la raíz de la devoción.

 

Sólo gracias a la luz de su entrega absoluta estas palabras pueden aspirar a no convertirse en ofensa. Pues todo valor proviene de su vínculo indisoluble con los pies de loto de Srila Prabhupada. Sin esa conexión, mi intento sería polvo disperso por el viento… con ella, al menos, se vuelve un rastro de incienso flotando hacia la gracia. Creo yo.

 

En Usted, querido Maharaja, acintya-bhedabheda-tattva se vuelve forma viviente: la danza sutil entre unidad y diferencia se manifiesta en su servicio firme y dulce… en su presencia que no impone y sin embargo sostiene esa enseñanza que acaricia mientras guía con mano segura.

Usted no describe la verdad… la encarna.

 

El corazón, al acercarse a su compañía… reconoce una antigua melodía. Surgen lágrimas que no hieren, sanan, mientras surge el alivio suyo… el que no adormece y nos enciende. En ese intercambio silencioso de corazón a corazón, uno comprende que la misericordia no es un concepto, sino un aliento que se entrega sin pedir nada.

 

Por ello, estas palabras se presentan ahora como afirmaciones suaves, desprendidas de cualquier sombra de desafío. Todo en esta ofrenda desea inclinarse, nunca alzarse. Desea honrar, no disputar. Desea servir, en lugar de opinar. Acepto, desde ya, cualquier corrección de su parte… sé que su visión es clara, incluso cuando la mía se nubla por ignorancia.

 

Confiado en que Sri Krishna, en el momento oportuno, revelará la inteligencia necesaria para comprender plenamente sus instrucciones, me dispongo a seguir su guía con la poca fuerza que poseo, aunque ella sea mínima y revoltosa, aunque mis manos tiemblen, aunque mi corazón aún no sea puro.

 

Que el Señor Nṛsiṁhadeva extienda sobre Usted Su arco de fuego protector.

Que sus garras divinas aparten todo peligro y disuelvan toda sombra y resguarden su misión, su cuerpo, sus palabras y su servicio eterno a Srila Prabhupada.

Que su rugido sagrado mantenga libre su sendero para que continúe iluminando el nuestro.

 

TGSP

Todas las glorias a Ti

Hare Kṛṣṇa- Hare Rama

ENC das

 

Hare Krsna

HK

TgSP

TgHPS

PAMHO

 

Dear Maharaja: please accept my most humble reverences at your feet.


HpS/ASA - AgtSP!!!! Paoho....


 I wish to offer my sincere apologies once again for the message that arrived on your blog. It was not my intention to send any letter or content. I was simply trying, rather clumsily, to learn how to attach photographs, and due to my lack of technical knowledge, the system sent what was in the fields, which I had hastily filled in by typing... just so the system would allow me to continue.

None of it made any sense or served any purpose, and I take full responsibility for my oversight.

 

HpS/ASA - I don't think we have sent it. I bought a copy of a movie on Amazon by doing the same thing. I think it was Forbidden Kingdom with Jackie Chan and Jet lee!


Upon reflection… something very simple, essential, and nothing new comes to mind… -I must always remember Krishna-.

 

It is more than evident that when one forgets this, thinking –who knows what–, these kinds of entanglements arise.

 

I should have written “Hare Kṛṣṇa” spontaneously and consciously, instead of mechanically typing anything like -jjjhhhh- which sounds like a snake annoyed by frustration.


HpS - 🐸 ritvik!? ritvik!?


Even in a minor, technical act, that lack of memory reveals how easily a fallen comrade is scattered when consciousness is separated, even for an instant, from duty.

 

Please forgive me for this entirely unintentional situation. I appreciate your patience and mercy.


HpS - It happens all the time, no? Yet, because we are chanting daily, our intelligence is conditioned to the Holy Names and it tells our mind, "That is Maya. Correct it".

We would like to remember where we saw it, but we remember a video clip where Rama tells Laskmana that there is not mistake we can make that we cannot correct.


 We'll keep trying, and once I have all the images... and after I've learned how to upload photos to the blog perfectly, we'll make new and successful attempts. Eternal thanks!

 

HK

TgSp

All the glory of You

ENC das


HpS - Thank you. I see like five previous Posts by your good self. We are now beginning to catch up on our mail. This international tour has kept us busy at ever moment.

We have thirty minutes until we leave for the next program here in Santiago.

Lettuce use 15 for those Posts! 🙂


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HK

TgSP

TgHPS

PAMHO

Querido Maharaja: por favor acepta mis más humildes reverencias a sus pies.


Deseo ofrecerle nuevamente mis sinceras disculpas por el mensaje que llegó a su blog. No fue mi intención enviar ninguna carta ni contenido. Me encontraba únicamente intentando aprender, de manera muy torpe, cómo adjuntar fotografías, y por desconocimiento técnico el sistema envió lo que había en los campos, que yo mismo había completado ligeramente tecleando solo… para que el sistema permitiera continuar. 

  

Nada de ello tuvo sentido ni propósito, y asumo plenamente la responsabilidad por mi descuido.


Al reflexionar… se enciende algo muy simple, esencial y nada nuevo… -siempre debo recordar a Kṛṣṇa-.


 Es más que evidente que cuando uno Lo olvida pensando- vaya a saber qué-. Surgen este tipo de enredos

Debería haber escrito “Hare Kṛṣṇa” de manera espontánea y consciente, en lugar de teclear cualquier cosa mecánicamente como -jjjhhhh- que suena a serpiente fastidiada por la frustración.

Incluso en un acto técnico y menor, esa falta de recuerdo revela cuán fácilmente un caído se dispersa cuando la conciencia se separa, aunque sea un instante, del servicio.


Le ruego me perdone por esta circunstancia totalmente involuntaria. Agradezco su paciencia y su misericordia.


Seguiremos tratando, y una vez que tenga el material gráfico completo… y luego que haya aprendido perfectamente a enviar fotografías al blog, haremos nuevos y exitosos intentos. ¡¡Gracias eternas¡¡

HK

TgSp

Todas las glorias Ti


ENC das

Lalita Madhava Das

2 weeks, 6 days ago by lalitamadhavadas in Personal Sadhana Reports

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Dandavat Pranam Dear Guru Maharaja.

Please accept my humble obediences, i hope you are in better health; we are praying for it every day.


Thank you so much Gurudev for your dedicated help and guidance for so many years. Now it is up to us, as your students, to do things well and be obedient to your instructions.

Day by day I pray to Krishna to let go of my selfish desires and be able to serve Srila Prabhupada's mission as you teach us.

In the professional area, i have already successfully completed the academic year, and now I am preparing for my degree (Occupational Safety and Health Engineering).

Additionally, I have formed a committee called Safety and Health in Service (SSS), which is developing a risk and safety management system in all areas of the temple.

So far, the following has been implemented:


  • Fire extinguishers in all areas.
  • Safe action protocols in all service areas.
  • Implementation of first aid kits.
  • Electronic blood pressure monitor and blood oxygen monitor.
  • Safety signage with the ISKCON logo.
  • Area demarcation and improvement of electrical installations.
  • Key administrative documentation for ISKCON Chile.
  • Involving authorities in the health and safety policy.

All of this has been accomplished thanks to your mercy and the support of Manjuali Dd.

I would love to receive your guidance and knowledge so that in the very near future, a health and safety ministry may exist for service worldwide within ISKCON.

I hope to continue seeking the perfection of serving at your lotus feet. I need your help and instructions very much to follow the Srila Prabhupada's mission of this life.

At your service,

Lalita Madhava Das (Chile)


HpS - Hope, agtSP, we can talk as soon as possible!!!!!

What about regular First Aid classes?

Can even invite the neighbors.

I see the extinguishers.

Is super.

Hope we can talk soon.

Good News

Hare Krishna dear Gurudev AGTSP PAMHO!!

I'm glad your tour is going well, that you're healthy enough to keep to your schedule, and that you're in good company.


First of all, I apologize for not writing to you lately; there wasn't much to say. Now there are good things to share, thankfully.

A month ago, we said goodbye to Malati Devi Dasi, who was visiting the yatra. By the mercy of Krishna and the guru, I had the opportunity to serve her by cooking. It was very gratifying to develop a loving relationship through service in just a few days. She told me I should teach the devotees how to cook, and just in time (coincidentally), I was about to start a cooking course for devotees, so Malati DD kindly invited the devotees to participate in the course in an incredible way.

This past Wednesday was the first class, with very good participation. The devotees expressed happiness with the explanations and afterwards shared the prasadam from the class. Maybe we could make some participation certificates that you and Maharaja could sign to hand out at a Sunday party? :)


HpS/ASA - AgtSP. So sorry this has taken some time to answer. We have been here in Santiago with you giving us so much help for weeks now.

Thank you! All.

We were honored to sign the certificates and now hear about the background. When the Pandavas were hiding incognito in the court of Maharaja Viraja, Bhima was working as a cook. I think he was especially proud and good at making soups!


I'm covering some shifts in the Deities' kitchen during the holidays and helping out with whatever devotees ask if I can.


We are very inspired preparing things for your visit. We hope to hold an activity at my home for the spiritual family, so if SSGN wishes, I would be honored by your transcendent presence in my home.

I hope to be able to serve you and Yadunandana Swami as well, so this will probably be the last letter until your visit.



Malati DD's invitation to the course: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSvJIbmjjkd/?igsh=MWljM2Q2ajE5NjY3Ng==


Your eternal servant, Parasurama Avatar Das, Santiago-Chile.


HpS - Again, thank you.

We only hope we have not been a burden on people.

The Sankirtan here has been very intense.

In general, by Srila Prabhupada's mercy, we see that our service attitude is more and more becoming our basic consciousness. We have less and less tendency to criticize, reject, things, situations, people, and see deficiencies as an opportunity, responsibility for us to help.

We understand the little, unique contribution that we can make, more and more.

See you in one minute.

news / clarification

3 weeks, 1 day ago by harsh_horse in Personal Sadhana Reports

Last node: 16135


Hare Krsna Tom Brown,


--please explain what HpS meant by

"NoI 7 is true. If we GUEAGORDW then we start to get a taste for Chan Ting. It maybe only a game of chess of putting the words in the right place, but the Euclidean logic games, Rasa, later starts to glow with real efforts like compassion, satisfying Radha/Krsna, Gauranga. "


HpS/ASA - Get Up Early And Get Your Rounds Done Well.



May be we r feeling like Victim, dependent / affected external circumstances.


HH Bhaktipadma Swami, disciple of HH Gopal Krsna Goswani, went to Cusco, Peru.


HpS/UG - In the beginning like Jaya Krsna Das, the international chess Master, we may have to construct the Nrsmha Yantra one line at a time while chanting the 108 Mantras to control our mind, but even then there is some satisfaction, and then as we progress it becomes the Rasa mandal!!


We are pretty much on schedule today, 90% normal.

Hare Krsna, Hare Krsna.

Now 4.10PM.

16 rounds done. as always trying to 25. successful 65% of the time.

at 4.15 hot mild with sugar.

4.30 half hour drive to home program. expect 25-35 devotees.

bad stomach ache.

maybe cancer.

maybe gas.

usually goes away.

🙂


answered much mail. eyes at there limit.

Show your students Krsna Consciousness.


🐮 🐮 🐮

krsna book in practice

3 weeks, 2 days ago by harsh_horse in Personal Sadhana Reports

Hare Krsna, Tom Brown,

HpS is busy in service to parampara, and there is nothing great to report.


You might have read Brahma- Vimohana Lila, where all Braj Vasis had Krsna in their child form.


Frankly I am so attached to our son's seven- eight year form. That we pray to Krsna to meet him in that form. We are not affected by Deities form, they seem Dolls to us, and we are not in that modevof goodness.


I have talked to son only 4 mins, in last 5yr 10mo.


We fear that when HpS will leave you, how will we even want to breathe.


TB at very small level, we feel nihilistic, of this body and mind.


But still won't end it, let it happen it self.


TB the chemo medicine/ our stupidity has changed our sleep cycle, we now sleep around 3am local time. try to chant before we sleep


TB wished you were here physically.


Great to see you can work with HpS

Horse


HpS - 🐵🐒🐒🐒

Eat no Monkeys, no matter how white.

Trust no future, no matter how bright.


Kapila discussed philosophy, cosmology, with Mother Devahuti for many times, then He said something like, "bhamini", "mommy", all this analytical philosophy is necessary but basically remember that I am just your little boy.



In Chile, 4.45pm.

6pm will be arati and kirtan in the park.

Need five more rounds to my 25. No taste but will chant one maha-mantra by force.

Look at ISKCON deities and chant one maha-mantra by force for them, no?


Many monkeys 🐒🙊 make much music?