Letters to the editor

Hare Krsna Maharaja

AgtSP

Agt Nitai Gaura

Thank You very much for all.

ASA - Same to you!

Of course I can say something about my military life. It was short but intense.

All my life I have been attracted by the army, especially by the special operations units (green berets), my father as a young man was in a special operations unit.

After finishing my pre-university studies I entered the special operations company of the Special Operations Command in Jaca, the Spanish Pyrenees.

There they taught us all kinds of knowledge to be able to carry out missions always behind the enemy lines, such as survival, orientation, shooting, strategy, etc, in water and in the mountains, but especially, being the first years, hardening and using anything for our benefit.

Then I spent three months in the military police in Bilbao, in the military command. Where was the terrorist group ETA, to see if there was more action and less politics, and I learned something about anti-terrorism, but in the end, and thanks to what I learned from many great commands I had (it was fortunate that I had, being the first generation of soldiers of the Command of Special Operations, before they were completely independent, there was no command, they were guerrilla units, in Spain, special operations are called guerrillas, because they are guerrillas), that the green beret is in the heart, is a style of living and think, and act.

Then I decided to leave the army, and not fight for politics, my desire was to fight for justice and for my countrymen, not for the interests of corrupt people who serve evil people.

HpS - Good choice.

It was at that moment when I began to do hypnosis sessions and to learn subtle art to be able to fight against evil in all its facets. After that I decided to learn to be a soldier of light, and one way or another Krishna attracted me to him. I even read a Bhagavad Gita together with the "art of war".

Being a soldier is my true profession, and I thank Krsna for inspiring me to spend a few years as a soldier before entering the academy, because I would have repented, and in this way, I left very sore, because it was my life, but with knowledge that it was the best option in this kali age.

HpS - !!!

I was only two years, from April 1998 until April 2000.

Maharaja, just I have finally decided that I will go to Peru next year, I have to see where and talk to the authorities yet, but I hope to be a bit in Chosica and then maybe meet other centers in Peru, or all. I have to talk to the authorities.

HpS - Sounds very good, but first initiation very soon?

Maharaja, I will be in India from last October to last December in Vrndavan, and then, as I did not know if I was going back to Spain, I do not have a set date, but at least I will go to Mayapur to have Darshan , and give my thanks to the deities.

Then, I will go directly to Peru.

Is it possible that we agree?

HpS - We are waiting until 18th July to get confirmation of dates for presentation at Bog-bazaar Gaudiya Matha in Kolkatta at end of  November. If it is finally confirmed then we will be in Kolkata end of November and maybe go to Australia for part of December and January.

Thank you so much for the bio-data. We understand more about you and Krsna, now!

Thank you so much for everything.

Yours, Bhakta Pablo.

Hare Krsna.

All glorires to HpS  Gurudev Maharaj

Dandavat pranam,

Please accept my humble obeisances on to Guruji Maharaja padama charan that due to University strick [strike] of the students the office remain closed since 1st June so I could not reply of Guruji enquiry about myself. Excuse for that. I get up at 2.30 am and doing mangal arati daily and the daities are Radha Krsna Yugala Rupa, Jagabandhu Balabhadra Subhadra, Panchatatva, and A C Prabhuda, Sripada and Gurujis chitravats. 

HpS - ASA - Super!   Super!     You are so fortunate to be with Them in  the mornging. They will give you super power to spread Lord Caitanyas association.   Maybe we can come to your Ashrama and see them some time.

Now I am reading Prema Vilasa of Shri Rupa Gosvami in Manipuri.It is a new test and systems of Sakhi Manjari. Guruji, when we will get Gurujis acceptance of personal Sakhi Manjari (sidhi) to follow Guru Rupa Manjari with Gurujis Manjari?

HpS - The answer is there in Bhakti-rasa-amrta-sindhu, Srila Prabhupada's Nectar of devotion, "Adau sraddha sadhu sanga ...".  You can find the verse and translation in BG 4.10 Purport.  These are the stages of development.  Also in Nectar of Instruction , Texts Seven and Eight, Rupa Goswami and then Srila Prabhupada and Srila Bhakti-siddhanta Sarasvati discuss these things.  What is your level of development?  Sraddha, Sadhu-sanga, Anart-nivrtti, Nistha, Ruci....   In Ruci it would seem like our Raganuga bhakti can start. We can begin to flavor our service by following the flavor of a Vraja-basi. We don't so anything different from lower levels. We still chant in Mangala arati, but now we start to do it with a different feeling. What is you level?

Yours fallen sarven, 

Yamunesvara Das

* I am sending this letter through the mobile for the first time as testing.

HpS - It has come very well.  We have lost a week in answering letters from the Education Conference in Florida. You have problems in your school. I have problems in my school.  Ha!   Ha!   Ha!   See you soon.

Hare Krsna, Srila Gurudev

(Is this an appropriate way to address you, Gurudev? Some devotees say that Gurumaharaj-word has an impersonal, generic term. So I am looking for the most appropriate way to address you, Sir, Gurudev. Please, instruct me /\).

HpS - ASA -- Good question. My natural consciousness is of Srila Prabhupada and how to address him.

From what I have heard and trying to be practical, I think, Guru Maharaja, and Srila Gurudeva, are both O.K. as long as we remember that we are just acting in any of these roles under the lotus feet of our Founder Acharya, Srila Prabhupada. We see ourselves as "guru" in this forum just as Madhyama Adhikaris. We are following the principles given by Srila Prabhupada and if anyone wants to follow us following Srila Prabhupada then we are all going back to Goloka!

I have heard Srila Prabhupada say, "My Guru Maharaja", about Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati.   Thank you.

Please accept my humble obeisances to you

All glories to Srila Prabhupada

HpS - ASA --  AGTSP!!!    Paoho.

Writing, writing to you!!!!. I must break this lethargic inertia. I write you every day in my mind, talking to you, inquiring from you. But it is not enough!! It must be more concrete (tangible?).

That reminds me a movie about mother’s love. LOVE, yes; but, real love= love in action. As Srila Prabhupada emphasises the same principle of bhakti-yoga = devotional service to Krsna.

There are a lot of things to report you, quite intense time for me right now; in average, all are good, I mean all are ideal chances for learning, strengthening our faith and trust in the process, Guru and Krsna. I must grow up, no more childish attitude (it is not pleasing anymore and I cannot fool myself for any longer) in the practice of the process.

Embracing accountability and responsibility in my purification process is becoming a necessity. Is this right, Sir. I wonder if this is sign of false-ego, and pride in this approach.

HpS - ASA -- Seems pretty good to us, but in detail we would have to know more, more.    We may go to Australia in December.

I am pretty much under the influence of the modes of nature, bodily conception of life. Perhaps my desire to come out of that influence is not strong enough. What should I do? Gurudev.

HpS - Chant with more sincerity. Chant better rounds. Adjust your life to chant better rounds.

Here,  ISKCON-MELBOURNE temple, the spiritual program and activities are very intense in all levels.  It is Guru-Krsna’s blessings and arrangement that I am here now. Thank you, Sir.  Last year you came to Australia in the right time (causeless mercy and my good fortune). Your protection dispelled all anxiety, doubts, fear, misconception and strengthened my faith on you, Srila Prabhupada, Krsna, devotees and on myself.   I have no regrets regarding those changes in my life, because, you are here.

One of the main lessons that we are learning (in process of realising it, jnana-vijnana) is that there is no perfect place, nor circumstances in this material world. Everything has pros and cons. So, no more expectations of just happiness without difficulties. This is giving me a kind of peace of mind, and perhaps a cynic attitude towards some reverses. (a laughter rather than anger).

Is it because they are not so serious issues, yet?  That is a bit scaring Sir, am I deceiving myself?. Thinking that I am learning but actually, I am not.

HpS - Even slow learners, learn. We cannot stay within any distance from Srila Prabhupada, in ISKCON anyway, and but learn. Actually after many years see real, tangible, undeniable results.

Bhurijana prabhu and his wife Jagattarini mataji were here, conducting a mini-Govardhan retreat. The principal point that was emphasised again and again was, Krsna is right now here with us. He is in our heart, everywhere and most personally waiting for us to turn towards Him, calling out, crying out for Him.  A simple attempt of doing so, can please Him, and He will help. Those days (retreat) were very intense, Krsna, Krsna.. a glimpe of perceiving a Person Krsna, no just the idea of a person call Krsna –God. And the understanding- action of we are part and parcel of Krsna, in that consciousness dealing with others as part and parcel of Krsna will preserve us from offenses, mis-conduct,  SINS… It is simple, it seems simple, but I tend to forget it Sir.   I want to always remember it and act on that consciousness. Please help me.

Devamrta Swami, was here too.

ASA - Ocean of Sadhus!

Currently, in the temple we are studying SB canto 4, Dhruva maharaj pastime. On Sunday SB class, the text talked about Druva feeling shame for his materialistic desires when he initially approached to the Lord, and how after, in his purified stage, he realises his mistake and feels remorse.  Devamrta Maharaj during the class, kindly requested us, please dear devotees, try to internalise this past time, live SB, Could you relate to Druva’s feelings of shame?

This is our case; most of us came to Krsna Consciousness with different motives rather than just loving and serving Krsna.  ..  that moment during the class was revealing,  open-eye experience, SB is life experience, right now.

HpS - Yes. It seems that all the stories can be put into modern contexts for our own purification and preaching to others. We can see people just like Gajendra!

I promised myself to write to you and send it today. So I must stop here, since I have to go for  altar service.  I am trying to design an effective strategy to facilitate writing behaviour. Please guide me, how to get it.

HpS - Start with every Ekadasi compose a Blog post and eveyr Dvadasi send it. Can include Temple report. Madhu m. D. D. report, a serialized novel about somebody eg. Wonder Woman in Australia.

Please forgive me for my luck (lack) of quality service, offenses and my passion and ignorance overwhelmed condition. I want to raise up to goodness and beyond that, please Sir. Help me.

I offer my humble gratitude, obeisances, and prayers to you, Gurudev.

I am yours, your servant, and your child.

Madhumanjari dd

 PD. Today, we dressed Sri Sri Radha Vallabha on your-behalf, with guru-astaka meditation, and inspiring memories of you dressing Sri Sri Goura Nitai in the altar at Chosica Temple. Jay Gurudev.

HpS - ASA -- Agan, thank you!!     Again, also, we are trying to fix our Calendar. By the 18th we should have the dates for the Kolkata lecture fixed. So we should go to India last week of November and leave first week of March. That's three and one half months. Too long for India really, so visit Australia? Of course, December would be good to get to warmer climate, but is also Marathon, and Raktaka's family may be visiting India then.  Also, Dhurva/Dhanesvari will go to Peru in October.  What do you think?   We need to visit the North-East, India.  Sankirtan.  Art and the Sacred. Wise Men from the East brining gifts (SB) for Baby Jesus? 

Hare Krishna, Guru Maharaj,

PAMHO

AGTSP!!

I just spoke with Anant Rupa Prabhu and he told me about his conversation with you regarding initiation and marriage. 

Wonderful! 

Anadi Radha and I think that it is a perfect arrangement. 

I would be very greatfull to receive initiation from Gopal Krishna Maharaj on your behalf(13th of July). Then marriage on the 25th of August (Lord Balarama’s Appearnce day!!!) in your presents. (presence)

Thank you so much for this correction. 

Can I send you beads through express mail Thursday morning?

ASA - ArD said he will send thus.

I apologize for the lack of communication and transparency on my part. I can’t believe that our planing developed so much without consulting with you. I am still learning about this relationship between the Guru and disciple.

ASA - We also!  Up and down. Left and right.   Transparency was O.K. Consulting was delay. 

I look forward to speaking with you tomorrow morning.

Your aspiring servant,

-Bhakta Nicholas

HpS - ASA --- Yes, we had a nice conversation: You, me, Anadi-radha Devi Dasi, Ananta-rupa Das.  As I understand your aobve letter is 97% correct ... BUT  ....   We are still making this point that after initiation you are not going to be exactly the same person. So, you, anadi et al, have to adjust your local plans, e.g. marriage, in terms of the new situation.  O.K.  Six weeks is a short time to do that, but may be O.K.  Again, read the Marriage of Kardama and Devahuti in the Third Canto together. That is the ISKCON Marriage Manual. See if you agree with all he ideas that Prabhupada includes. E.g. the picture below relates. 

Hk Pamho

Dear Maharaja

This year is one of the most

strangers to me

It's the second time in the year

I feel that my life is in danger

and living that situation filled me with fear,

I think I have already overcome it,

the exam comes and I do not pass it.

In this I have to keep working.

I was doing tests

And a doctor told me

That possibly got confused in the diagnosis.

Maybe I just had pneumonia.

then, some more tests and we will see.

I would have preferred to write to you when you are ready,

but, they could take a lot.

One of two or those doctors were wrong

And they scared me enough

O Naughty Krsna sends me tests.

I could not believe it!

M i l a g r o!

What I am sure of is that

Dead from fear of disease and death

Like, I do not lose my faith

in the protection of Krsna.

Does it seem contradictory?

We now have time to

reassure and thank

Your Gurudeva blessings for

Be a more dedicated servant

And to sing loudly.

His daughter who adores him:

Yugala Kishora Dasi
HpS - ASA ---   Death is great fun. Do not be afraid. Krsna will be with you all the way. All the Gopis and Gopas.  Yes, it is like riding a kayak down a fast river, you can scream, but Krsna and Prabhuapda will be there.  As long as you have breath you can chant:  Ha!!  Rey!   Krsss!  Na!!!    More new of the Adventures of Yugala kishora Dasi

Hk Pamho

Querido maharajá

Este año es uno de los más

extraños para mí

Es la segunda vez en el año

que siento que mi vida corre peligro

y vivir esa situación me llenó de temor,

pienso que ya lo he superado,

viene el examen y no lo paso.

En ello tengo que seguir trabajando.

Estuve haciéndome pruebas

Y un médico me dijo

Que posiblemente se confundieron en el diagnóstico.

Tal vez sólo tuve una neumonía.

entonces, algunas pruebas más y veremos.

Hubiera prefería escribirle cuando ya estén listas,

pero, podrían tardar mucho.

Una de dos, o esos médicos se equivocaron

Y me asustaron bastante,

o el travieso Krsna me manda pruebas.

¡No lo podía creer!

¡ M i l a g r o !

De lo que estoy segura es que

muerta de temor a la enfermedad y a la muerte

Igual, no pierdo mi fe

en la protección de Krsna.

¿Parece contradictorio?

Tenemos ahora tiempo para

tranquilizarnos y agradecer

Sus bendiciones Gurudeva para

Ser un sirviente más entregado

Y para cantar fuerte.

Su hija que lo adora:

Yugala Kishora Dasi

All glories to Srila Prabhupada! All glories to Guru Maharaj! Please accept our humble obeisances at Your sweet lotus feet..

Hare Krishna Maharaj,

We had wonderful association with HH Bhakti Ananda Haridas Goswami Maharaj 2 weeks back after returning back from preaching programme from Bali .His Holiness was with us for 3 days....amidst the tears of gratefulness ..we could only glorify Shree Radhakrishnachandra....Nrshimha Bhagawan....Prabhupada ....Sripad...and Guru Maharaj..ever more for saving HH Bhakti Ananda Haridas Maharaj, Sadhubhushan Das Prabhu and 2 other devotees of Bali.

On that fateful day, the devotee who was driving the car, took a wrong turn and the car, sort of fell into a gorge from well above 40ft. Maharaj narrated the spine chilling  incident ....and said Rakhe Krishna mare ke, mare Krishna rakhe ke ....  miracle of miracles...there was no casualty...only Maharaj and Sadhubhushan Prabhu lost consciousness for a brief period of time. Except for some contusion and abrasions everybody was fine. Thank you Maharaj for Your endless mercy.

HpS - ASA --  Wow!  That is a miracle!

Tomorrow we are going to inaugurate the Guest house at Moreh....our senior devotees will leave by 4am from the temple. This project is finally becoming active. Thank You Gurudev once more.

Our temple president HG Radhacharan Das Prabhu has suggested our name as promoter for UBC university profounded by Sripad Maharaj . These are baby steps...but we want to be in Srila Prabhupada's sankirtan party.....no matter where we stand....

Last Sunday we had nagarkirtan at Nambol, about 15kms from our temple. The group is becoming bigger...and we are enjoying so much......we don't have words to thank You enough dear Guru Maharaj.....our vocabulary is poor...we can only say Hare Krishna with all the love we have in our hearts....

Getting geared up for Nirjala ekadashi...and a hosts of festivals coming up towards the end of this month...

We wish you the best of health....we are happy here...

Your ignorant servant,

Sarada Gaurangi DD

HpS - Sorry has taken two weeks to answer this letter. If things are Urgent, please just write that in the Subject Field.     Thank you so much for your news. It enlivens all of us.  You can see we just bought our tickets for South America.  We had to wait until the program dates were fixed here in Tennessee. That happened yesterday.

Now we wait until 18th July for Bog bazaar Gaudiya Matha dates to get fixed, last week in November and then we buy our tickets for India (End of November to Beginning of March). During that time guess we just visit Australia for a few weeks, but then we can plan programs in Manipur et al.