Letters to the editor

Hare Krsna Gurudeva!

AgtSP

Jay Guru and Gauranga!

I wish You are fine in all aspects Maharaja.

Upon initiation, I have spoken with the authority, Yadunandana Swami, to be able to initiate myself when you are here, if there is no problem with the discipleship course (it does not have to), and he has told me that not from him, there is no problem in the recommendation, and in that I am initiated, if you see it well.
I beg you to please accept me as a formal disciple initiated.

HpS - ASA -- Sounds fine to me. The Disciple Course should be simple and even useful.

Maharaja, I know very well that I am a demon ... yes, it is the type of body I have ...

HpS - But an amiable demon! <img alt="devil" height="23" src="https://hps.monkeywarrior.com/sites/all/libraries/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/devil_smile.png" title="devil" width="23" />

But by one question or another, I have no doubt about Krsna and its powers. And for one question or another, I'm almost 100% sure that my time of not doing things right to finish.

HpS - ASA -- We also hope to improve!   All the faults we have cause burden to Srila Prabhupada!

In the same way that in the past I told you, I was not sure about the initiation, because I was not sure of doing things at the level of initiation on the street, alone and married. In the same way, I say to you, that now I am almost completely sure of being able to initiate myself.

About the trip to India and Peru, it is possible that I have to do some papers in Spain at the end of February, it is possible that I do not, but I do not think that I would risk going to Peru to return to Spain right away, so maybe I made a pilgrimage through India and Nepal until mid-February ... so maybe we will not see each other ... I feel very sorry ... maybe if you go to Manipur?

HpS - Yes, you would like that. They would like you!!  You could preach nicely.

I deeply regret all the problems that I give Maharaja, but really when I am alone, and I practice spiritual life, I am very well, even with the principles.

HpS - In general, we have to learn to be alone (with Krsna and Guru), even when we are with others. Our association is not perfect, neither is the association of others who are not pure devotees. So we all have to learn to get regular purification by full morning and evening program.

See you soon.

PAMHO

All glories to Srila Prabhupada. 

Thank you again for your guidance, Guru Maharaj.  

It was very nice to speak with you on the phone last week. 

We have started to read the  marriage of Kardama and Devahuti in the Third Canto. Thank you for this instruction. 

The beads should have arrived on Friday. There is a prepaid envelope with my address on it within. I hope you are not too far from a post office and it all goes smoothly for you. 

We are having the initiation program at the Temple on Thursday July 12th(Disappearance of Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura!) Gopal Krishna Goswami will give class and initiate me on your behalf. Then Murari Prabhu will perform the fire yagya. Followed by Prasadam prepared by Anadi and me. Starting to get the word out. 

Mangal Aarti and class everyday. Trying to chant extra rounds. Getting ready for the baptism/birth. 

I am looking forward to being in your presence as your disciple in August. 

Thank you Guru Maharaj,

-Bhakta Nicholas

HpS - ASA - Thank you. Hare Krsna....  We got them. Prayed to God to select a proper name. Chanted on them and then sent them back. Fed Ex said you should have gotten them Tuesday, yesterday.

We hope to get a call from you on the 12th. Our respects to Maharaja.

Forgive me not sure if this the proper channels to contact his holliness.

Inquiry about the process by of becoming his deciple.

If not could you please direct me to the correct address.

Haribol.mike Jarvis

HpS - Hare Krsna, Mike J.    I think we already communicated about this.   This is a great channel.  Look at our current News letter in our web-page, www.jayarama.us, and go to the section titles, Guru-tattva. There you will see a link to complete file on this topic.   Write to us with any comments, questions!!

AGTSP
PAMHO

Dear Gurudev
I am Trivikrama das desde chile.

HpS - ASA --  Yes, we have heard of you!   Famous guy. Memorized the entire Santiago phone book,no?

I write to you because I am concerned with the title of "our eyes starting to fall apart" I hope that in all you are well, in line with the previous letter he has not an engineering diploma, I do not have that kind of intelligence, is a graduate of administrator of digital communities, I finish it this month and I learned several "techniques" many are applicable to diffusion modes for the sankirtana movement, I am preparing a project oriented to the new generations with the learned tools, we continue with our service of cooking for the deity, and I worship Sri Sri Gaura Nitay in my house, it has been hard to work during the day and study at night but with a clear objective and with the help of Caitanya Mahaprabhu I do not intend to decline, I continue with my rounds and regulatory principles.

eternally your servant
Trivikrama das

HpS - Very good news!!  You are a great hero.  Always be looking for surprising mercy from Krsna.  Expect the unexpected!!!       Chances to preach in very good way.  More news in a few weeks!

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada! 

Please accept my humble obeisances! 

Thank you Maharaj, as usual, for your wonderful reply :) Always satisfying.

HpS - ASA --  AGTSP!

As per the India trip Maharaj, we do not have exact dates yet. I believe we will have to go during Winter though because that is the longest period of holidays that we get. In Australia, our holidays begin in late November, early December and they go for 7 weeks, so it's the best time to go on holidays. 

When we do have set dates, I will let you know Maharaj :) Can't wait for your association. Last time you came, we were busy with school, but hopefully this time, we will be able to properly associate with you!

HpS - We should know about the 18th what the dates are for the program with the Gaudiya-matha. It is  roughly the last week in November. Then we would be pretty free to travel. The only fixed program now is the Ministry of Education Symposium at the end of February and the Sannyasis, GBC, Guru one in the beginning of March.

I like this idea of a 'multi-purpose' restaurant. I was actually just thinking, if there was a restaurant and attached to it was a centre, many people can get further devotee association. If they like the food and are curious about the philosophy, they can then perhaps go on a little further and then there'll be a temple/centre where there may be deities, kirtan, devotees, etc. It can work as preaching double-time because the prasad served in the restaurant will entice the person to enter the temple... 

HpS - Also to go see the Koi fish!

Thank you for your wisdom [ASA - Is from the center in Tuczon , Arizona] in what I shall do in the future. Yet, I'm so foolish and therefore still clueless. I will pursue Business to be on the safe side, but in the meantime, I will try and do as many other things as possible and hopefully find something of value in that. 

I have some questions Maharaj: 

1. Always I am hearing that with inattentive chanting, we cannot progress. Inattentive rounds are very sinful, etc. However, I have also heard that if one even utters the Holy Name, even unwillingly, he will derive benefit. What is the conclusion? Of course, chanting in general is better than no chanting.. but if the chanting is being done will committing offences, is it better to not chant...? This is a little confusing...

ASA - It is like eating. There will always be a reaction, but if you eat properly then the reaction is better. Yes, offensive chanting is better than no chanting, but try to chant with attention, then the result is faster, cleaner. 

2. Regarding Tulsi Devi, are we allowed to cook Tulsi leaves?

HpS - No...

For example, make subji? Of course, it will be offered to the Lord, but is it disrespectful to Tulsi?

HpS - Yes. Put the plain leaves, manjaris, on the subji before the offering.

Also, what is your perspective on the making of fancy jewellery with Tulsi? For example, earrings or fancy Kanti Mala? Is that okay? Some Kanti Malas are very opulent, engraved with the words of Krsna on them.. Does that sort of contradict the concept of simplicity and detachment? 

I've seen many devotees have Tulsi earrings, so I was just wondering if that is sanctified?

HpS - I think the Tulasi in Kanti mala is O.K.   Simple seems to be better, but to dove tail material attachment to Krsna's service tastefull supplement with opulent beads seems O.K.   Ear rings we would say no. We should not use Tulasi like that. 

Thank you Maharaj :) 

Hope your health is in best condition! 

GAURANGA! 

Yours servant, 

Lakshmi 

HpS - Our only health is Krsna's health. Is Yasoda's baby doing well? They we little old and had no kids and then from heaven Krsna fell!

Chant good rounds. Read little bit of Srila Prabhupada's books daily and then you can inspire your classmates with higher perspective on everything.

Respects to Bhima. Hope he win the National Computer Game Olympics!

TLGASP!

TLGAHpS!

Por favor acepte mis reverencias.

ASA - Please accept our obeisances.. . .  What will you say?

Querido gurudeva.

Disculpe mi demora para escribirle. Espero se encuentre muy bien. 

HpS - Luchando ser una ser eterno en el mundo tempoarario...    y ganando!!   Gracias de Vd.

En su última visita a Bs As hablamos sobre mi situación actual, y mi servicio.

Quería contarle que estoy trabajando en BBT argentina. Estoy muy contenta, ya que al ser pocas veces por semana no es tanta la separación con mi pequeña hija Govinda, y a la vez estoy con los devotos, en el templo. 

HpS - Krsna puede adjustar todo!

En el BBT estamos viendo todo el tiempo como servir a los devotos mediante los libros, y estamos con un proyecto para niños, le pido sus bendiciones para continuar ese servicio, algo le comenté en su visita, y si Krsna quiere haremos realidad el proyecto. 

Espero poder unirme nuevamente a fmp. 

Mi situación actual sigue siendo la misma, Lilananda Das y yo vivimos separados, nos turnamos para cuidar a Govinda. Tenemos una relación armoniosa, ahora estamos los dos cursando bhakti sastri. Nos inspiramos para crecer y avanzar. No es facil, pero lo intentamos. 

Mejorando sadhana, despertando más temprano. Rondas y bebe. Estoy leyendo la biografia de SP nuevamente, me da mucha inspiracion. 

Gracias por su tiempo, y disculpe por no haberle escrito en inglés. 

Quien espera poder servirlo,

Bktn Lali. 

HpS - Entre los gorillas las Damas son un poco distancia de los Caballeros con las bebes. Como ambos puede vivir como quiere, pero no tan lejos si hay una problema, un tigre,  puede gritar y inmediatamente viene 2-toneladas de carne Gorilla para matar cualquire malvado.

Avuerdo de esta modelo, no es tan no natural vivir con poco distancia del esposo, pero cultivar amistad, diversiones con otros mujeres.

Cuales libros son disponible en el BBT?????

Ya quien es El Presidente del Templo?