Letters to the editor

Hare Krsna, Beloved Gurudeva:

AGTSP, pamho

I hope this meets you in good health and happy.

The gallbladder operation I had in January has brought me some problems with my digestive system. Almost every month I suffer a decompensation. I have to do more analysis.

HpS/ASA - 🤔

Maybe, agtSP, it is the beginning of THE END. Maybe Ulysses will attend your cremation?

What kind of body, buddy, will you have in your next birth?

A celestial beauty with dozens of young men willing to sell themselves as your eternal slaves to your beauty?

A clever, funny, austere, learned Sannyasi?

Wife of Indra?

Lord Brahma???????

The important thing is that this does not prevent us from chanting our rounds and following the principles strictly.

ASA - Super Woman! 💪

👧

Two weeks prior to his fifteenth birthday, Ulysses experienced vestibular syndrome, a neurological illness. It has left consequences, but he remains as cheerful and smart as ever.

I will be able to preach a little to my pupils at my university because of Netflix.

My students studying audiovisual communication, will be given an assignment that requires them to evaluate the Netflix film Mahavatar Narsimha. In terms of photography, special effects, etc., but they need to see the movie and learn a little bit about the Maha Avatar's background in order to construct the piece.

ASA - ❗

Watching the movie I remembered how you told the story of Lord Varaha. It was very amusing

I am attaching the youtube link so that you can watch the trailer grrrr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7OxDaU_qcA

On Netflix we can also watch Kuruksetra

How beautiful is the relationship that Krsna has with his pure devotees. How long do I need in order to achieve that level of devotion? But every day counts.

HpS - Hare Krsna..... Hare Rama..... Hare Krsna.... Hare Rama!!!!

I hope I can have the mercy of your vApU association soon.

HpS - Earthly forms or celestial forms.

Trying to be your disciple

HpS - Trying to be your disciple!

CMDD

Jaya Srila Pravupadki Jay

Jaya Guru Maharajki Jay

Gurudev,

Please accept my humble obeisances un to your lotus feet.

How is your health now, Gurudev? Hope by the mercy of Lord Krishna you are in sound health both mentally and physically. We pray Lord Gauranga for the healthy life of Gurudev.

Last year when you came to India, I could not attend you and have your Darsan due to engagement of some of my official works. I with my family however went to Radhakund by the time you have already left India.

I am also fortunate enough to celebrate your last byasa puja jointly at my home. A total of around 50 Beisnabas and beisnabis incliding our god brothers and sisters participated in it.

Under the guidance of His Holiness Haridas Ghoswami Maharaj , I have taken first initiation from you on Sunday the 22nd Jan, 2017 at Chandamleikai, Sunai, India. Since then I have been practicing Bhakti Life with 16 round Japamala and daily mangal arati, Beisnab sebas, reading Bhagawat Gita etc. Under the guidance of senior beishnavas. Beishnavas from different countries like Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, USA, etc. use to visit our home.

Hope this year also you will be coming to India. I wish to take my second initiation(Brahman Diksha) from you when you come to India. Kindly have mercy upon me, a fallen soul. Hope to have your darshan soon in India.

Your most fallen servant,

Chaitanya Dham Das

Date: 20-10-2025

HpS - ASA - We have a ticket with Yadunandana Swami to arrive India January 4th and leave February 2nd. We are working on the inland tour, but right now the plan is: Bombay, Calcutta, Mayapura, Manipura, Radha-kunda.

Your sadhana sounds very nice.

Where is your home?

October 19, 2025

Dear Maharaja Hanumat Presaka Swami,

pamho ,agtsp.

   I had a most intense nightmare/dream last night. We were staying in Saint Augustine, managed to seize a day for some needed rest & relaxation. I had a very lethargic start upon arrival, was like sleep-walking after the drive over from High Springs. I was attempting to do Gayatri at the hotel and my head was bobbing with slackened consciousness. 

   So, angrily, I grabbed our “Sand bucket” (small cart for beach junk), and we quickly set-up camp on the beach. Basically, pouring out the chairs & umbrellas from the sand bucket, I turned & took an immediate trip to the marginal portion of the beach and offered pranams and salutations to our dear Atlantic Ocean. Then walking in, I offered water back to the ocean in respect, kept walking and finally a wave came as prasadam to dive into.

   Getting a few strokes in, I navigated the water and immediately got out. The real purpose was to get awakened and some purification in to refresh my Gayatri, than my last lazy attempted effort. It did pay off, my mind was quelled and intelligence more in focus. Just stood at the marginal points and continued the mantra till complete. Was wonderful, did a few stretches and kata moves afterwards, then proceeded to conclude today’s japa on the fragile beach chair. Chanting was much clearer and resounding after the bathing experience and I felt much more confident about it.

     Now, finishing 16 rounds, the rest of the time was just nurturing our splayed efforts to regroup and recover again. Feeling, maybe, a bit too proud as we packed up and returned to our temporary abode, we unloaded and freshened up in our room, then we proceeded to view a television program. We’ve been watching a classical production called the “The Chosen,” in between our Damodarastika prayers, house maintenance and daily routines.

  This series depicting Lord Jesus time lines with His Disciples and followers is quite definitive and personal. You can almost feel the Lord’s capricious sobriety. Some good acting from all the characters, this episode concluded emotions from the sermon on the mound and the clashing of egos amongst the Romans and Pharisees, while deciding what exactly to do with Sri Jesus’ profound preaching and enlightening’s. Meanwhile, Lord Isha (Jesus), is iterating instructions to all his 12 followers that they are all now His disciples. The interpersonal reactions are astounding. It is like when Srila Prabhupada’s giving instructions to Sanyasi’s in His movement. Parallels abound. While the mission statements are delivered each disciples has to confront their sincerity, more to come.

   Back to my dream world experience, proceeding after the evening of our Sunshiny day. I was up early, and finished my rounds, virtually attended Mangal Arotika and we sang all the songs, was most satisfied with the morning. While waiting for the sunrise I laid down for a moment, closed my eyes and... Pop! I’m in another world. A World crazier than some of our own 3^rd world countries, was similar to an mixed industrial-motel neighborhood in Delhi I walked, while waiting for a flight at the airport. When in Delhi I was lucky, I had a walking stick, and sure enough some dogs started grouping around me. Spinning the cane I created enough whistling wind to back the dogs off, in my dream I was alone with no defense.

   As dreaming continued, groups of people and individuals wondering and some seating eerily dank city street scene, as I tried relocate my bearings after being dropped off from a friends (?) car. Had no phone, no luggage or much of anything else, was just hoofing as one might say. As I further walked around looking for landmarks or any reference points, I’d find one and enter and the scenery would morph or creature (human?) would redirect. The streets had young children seeking drugs, dealers eying me and offering stuff, young beggars would wrap their arms around me, some tried to bundle my body with large canvas sleeve. For some reason I did find my ol’ pocket knife (no Swiss army) on my hip belt and started to cut myself free. Then looked towards the light and awoke to the actual dawn.

  Back to the waking World, completed Gayatri before Sunrise, and contemplated the illusory trip. Not once in this macabre illusion did I chant God’s name, nor seek any refuge, my battle was my own and am now sensing I’m not fully applying my transcendental trainings. It is that I feel if I’m not in immediate danger, I shouldn’t disturb the Lord in my calamities, yet one thing leads to another. As Srila Prabhupada has said, “You Westerner’s don’t fear Maya enough.”

  What I’ve surmised is past and present are still mixing and I need more focus, as I started at the ocean. My sincerity is not purified enough and duplicity is now cresting. The influence of Christ’s disciple’s apprehension in His mission statements is about parallel with my own surrender.

  The best recovery is keeping the association of devotee’s and the continuity of my dharma, this will prevail the material coverings. Was fortunate to go to the annual UF Ratha Yatra at the main campus and complete the parade, a bit different than the SFRY, it was a non-distribution event, a school show for the advanced students (they just didn’t know how advanced they’re getting), and Brahmacari’s. I was pacing myself, the event parade is about 2 hours, pre and post adds about 90 minutes.

  My drumming is 2^nd rate and the hand strokes are limited, I just kind of filled in where my beat would be in synchronicity. After a while my arms were flailing, so I passed my drum on to the next devotee and into the dance modes, the “Old Man” dance mode. Just kept up and flowed as gracefully or wild as needed... kind of mood swings of a crazy man, I guess. All in all, I know now it’s ok to stand back and follow along at a pace and live to do more Hari Nama’s.

That’s it for now, we’ll be in touch again... God willing!

HpS/ASA - Hare Krsna!

On and on and on.

Interesting.

More and more chanting.

More and more.

Thank you for the news.

Look forward to more.

Hare Krsna Guru Maharaja.

Por favor acepte mis respetuosas reverencias.

Todas las glorias sean para Srila Prabhupada!

Gurudev, espero que se encuentre muy bien. Por acá feliz de poder participar un poco en "Japa Joe".

El horario de FMS es el momento de preparar todo para la escuela; cocinar desayuno, colación y almuerzo.

Tal como usted dice; no cuido muy bien a los niños y esposo. De hecho hasta mi cuidado es negligente. Es un poco frustrante. A veces pensamos en hacer más avance en el servicio devocional para toda la familia, pero la devoción no es suficiente, y nos mantenemos igual.

Bueno, quiero contarle que tuvimos una jornada con el curso de Indira. Hicimos la ceremonia de las mechitas para Damodara, junto a la profesora y mi hermana de sangre (Viviana).

Adjunto fotos.

Participamos en un programa de prédica, y una vecina que compra en nuestro negocio participó. Ella asistió con su esposo e hijo, y quedaron muy felices. Además compró 2 libros más. Ella (Lisa), está participando en el "Curso de Discípulos", y otros cursos online junto a los devotos. Aún no visita el templo.

Continuamos con la lectura del SB. Estamos por terminar el 4to canto.

Espero que estas noticias sean agradables.

Su aspirante a sirviente

Priyasakhi Devi Dasi

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Hare Krsna, Guru Maharaja.

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Gurudev, I hope you are doing well. I'm happy to be able to participate a little in "Japa Joe" here.

FMS time is the time to prepare everything for school: cook breakfast, snacks, and lunch.

Just as you say, I don't take good care of the children and husband. In fact, even my care is negligent. It's a little frustrating. Sometimes we think about making more progress in devotional service for the whole family, but devotion isn't enough, and we stay the same.

HpS - If you are maintaining then you are progressing!!!!!

Well, I want to tell you that we had a great day with Indira's course. We performed the Damodara wick ceremony with the teacher and my blood sister (Viviana).

I've attached some photos.

We participated in a preaching program, and a neighbor who shops at our store participated. She attended with her husband and son, and they were very happy. She also bought two more books. She (Lisa) is participating in the "Discipleship Course" and other online courses with the devotees. She hasn't visited the temple yet.

We continue reading the SB. We are about to finish the 4th canto.

I hope this news is pleasant.

HpS - It is great. It is like someone saying that they have a new mascot, pet, in the house, a baby elephant.

What is the Jagannatha Das doing. Respects to him.

Win little battles every moment.

Bhakti yoga is the yoga of progressive rules and regulations eg. until the next ekadasi i will have nice noon gayatri.

Your aspiring servant

Priyasakhi Devi Dasi

HpS - What do you think of the WhatsApp Community {Groups}? So many say that it is better than Twitter.

I have some desire to establish one Group. Then we have more direct control. but maybe that is a desire from the past, youth.

now maybe we must let Steve Brown, brother of Tom Brown, manage things.

Pamho, TlgASP.

Querido Guru Maharaja.

Siento no haber escrito antes.

He estado bastante confundido.

Intentando salir de la vida de los templos.

Estudiando, invirtiendo en educación (marketing, ventas, etc.).

Krishna concede todos los deseos.

Me ha dado un poco de dinero, creo que suficiente para comenzar mi nueva vida en Paraguay. Krishna mediante, estaré en Paraguay dentro de dos semanas.

Ya he tenido suficientes templos por algunas vidas.

Mis pulmones no soportan ya mas humo.

En Paraguay espero construirme o comprar una casa.

Con lo que gano en España sería suficiente.

Aunque también espero empezar algún negocio.

También espero vivir la conciencia de Krishna con mi casita.

16/4 siguen estando bien.

Espero mejorar.

El simple hecho de salir me está dando más fuerza.

Un gran tonto ignorante que espera que sus señorías acepten una milésima parte de una millonésima parte de servicio devocional. Por lo tanto, tendrá que continuar en alguna vida.

PD: Los devotos me preguntan si voy a extrañar a Sri Sri Gaura Nitay...

Me pasó lo mismo con Madrid. Ellos vinieron conmigo. Siempre estarán en mi corazón.

Las únicas Deidades que habrá en mi casa serán hechas de sonido sagrado.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama

Rama Rama Hare Hare

Y todo más sencillo. Algo de lectura. Levántate temprano y canta tus rondas.

Cocinar para ofrecérselo a las cuentas...

Y bueno, ya he encontrado mi lugar en el Sankirtan, en esta era está en internet.

Perdona mis ofensas.

Jharikhanda-gaura Das

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A new life, perhaps a new birth, and a movie-like journey?

Dear Guru Maharaja,

I am sorry I have not written before.

I have been quite confused.

Trying to leave temple life.

Studying, investing in education (marketing, sales, etc.).

Krishna grants all desires.

He has given me a little money, I think it's enough to begin my new life in Paraguay. Krishna willing, I will be in Paraguay within two weeks.

I have already had enough of temples for a few lifetimes.

My lungs can't take any more smoke.

In Paraguay, I hope to build or buy a house.

With what I earn in Spain, it should be enough.

Although I also hope to start some business.

I also hope to live Krishna consciousness with my little house.

16/4 are still alright.

I hope to improve.

The simple fact of leaving is giving me more strength.

A great ignorant fool who hopes that Their Lordships will accept a thousandth part of a millionth part of devotional service. Therefore, he will have to continue in some life.

PS: The devotees ask me if I will miss Sri Sri Gaura Nitai…

The same thing happened to me with Madrid. They came with me. They will always be in my heart.

The only Deities there will be in my house will be made of sacred sound.

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama

Rama Rama Hare Hare

And everything more simple. Some reading. Get up early and chant your rounds.

Cook to offer it to the beads...

And well, I have already found my place in the Sankirtan, in this age it is on the internet.

Please forgive my offenses.

Jharikhanda-gaura Das

HpS - Yes... agtSP... finally a little news from you! we have 90% forgot who you are!!!!! now some recollection.

some music group in espirtu santu?

family has gas station?

time as pujari in malaga?

plan seems viable.

yet after proper chanting the form of the lord as an institutional deity or a form in the heart should manifest.

otherwise not prgressing.

noi 6 and 7 for example.

good. good. good wishes.

you are not an ordinary person.

have to become lighthouse to others.

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada. All glories to you Guru Maharaja.

Guru Maharaja, we, the devotees in Silchar, Assam are very happy in hearing of your coming to India next year. Please give us strength that we may be able to serve you in your full satisfaction. We are fools, please guide us in proper direction. Our humble request is that Guru Maharaja please stay in India for a longer time during this visit so that we may render vapu seva for a longer time. I heard that Manipuri devotees are also prepared for receiving you there. We are very much eager to see you soon in India. Thank you, Guru Maharaja.

In July this year, during summer vacation, I went to Mayapur for 10-15 days. During my stay in Mayapur, I got the opportunity to serve many senior Vaisnavas. I presented some gifts to HH Jayapataka Swami Maharaja through his assistants and I was blessed to hear some live classes of Maharaja. And, by the blessings of Sri Sri Radha Madhava, I also got the opportunity to render some humble services to HG Jananivasa Prabhuji in 3-4 instances. In the first meeting with Prabhuji, I offered him some Daksina. I prepared a small letter for the next meeting. When I meet him again, I took permission to read out the letter stating “Please bless me Prabhuji so that I may serve my Guru Maharaja and Srila Prabhupada until my last breath”. I read out, presented some gifts and paid obeisances. Prabhuji was so merciful that he put his hands on my head for a long time in such a way that I felt like some spiritual energy was transferring to me. I was so happy that day, Guru Maharaja. Guru Maharaja, visiting Mayapur is always full of transcendental mellows. 

Guru Maharaja, while purchasing your hearing aid, we did collection of 55,000/- INR and transferred it to HG Devandra Krishna Prabhuji’s Indian account. Thank you, Guru Maharaja, for giving us such kind of personal seva even if you are far away from us. 

I am chanting my rounds regularly. I have been completing 16 rounds daily before 8.00 am. I have been doing book distribution seva also. I visit Silchar Temple regularly even if the temple is far from my place. Guru Maharaja, please give some important instructions of my life. I am an unmarried woman with weak physique. Frequently, loneliness disturbs me very much and affected my sadhana and sevas. Please help me Guru Maharaja.

HpS - AgtSP. Thank you for letter. Chanakhya Pandita says that victory comes from good advice and good advice comes from many counselors.

So, pray to Krsna to get many people to give you advice about these practical things about gender, strength etc.

Of course, Kunti, Gandhari, Draupadi, Radha, yasoda, devaki, no one was happy in material life, but that is good. because material happiness is like try to eat a picture of a mango.

live in the little bubble of time and space created by following the lotus feet of his divine grace, srila prabhupada.

make many people happy with your big, big smile; nice comportment and nice kirtan, sankirtan.

expect Krsna to make arrangements for you to be well situated in his personal sankirtan party.

We just published the fixed entry and exit dates for India, and the proposed dates for travel within india.

We are really only comfortable with thinking that at 77 years old we may leave our body at any moment and so we do not plan much for staying long any one place.

Thank you all, for all your help!!!

Your most fallen servant,

Manjuali Devi dasi

Silchar, Assam, India