Letters to the editor

Hare Krishna Maharaj!

Hope your time at your home base is treating you well and you’re staying warm!

HpS - We came South to Mexico. Warmer here. Less stress on the Machine.

Rounds and 4 principles are going well. Sadhana is over all progressing.  I’ll be going to Radhadesh for the first time this January for Mellows and am excited about that!

ASA - Other places in Europe also???

I got accepted into a master’s program starting this Spring and am not sure whether to go through with it. I’m still paying off loans for undergrad so not sure if it’s the best time to dig deeper into debt.  It’s also a tough program, and I hate sitting in classrooms (*for info systems engineering). One of the Matajis has a godbrother who has an Ayurvedic clinic in Vrindavan and he needs more qualified medical profressionals, I might see if that's an option worth exploring.

 I have this crazy idea (a book of crazy ideas actually) to start my own venture. With some background in the medical field and IT field, and organzing various Bhakti clubs and Festivals,  and being naturally creative (thanks Krishna), I think Krishna will hit me with an idea worth launching.  I was reading a few Forbes articles and came across Potato Parcel – a guy actually decided to send messages on potatoes…he makes 25-grand a month. Simple ideas like that took off are mind-blowing to me! Anywho, that’s been on the mind quite a bit lately.

ASA - Get a partner in madness!

I've also been spending time at the temple with Gopiesvari dd who’s SS Radha Madan Mohan’s "personal stylist/artist". Shes been sharing some outfit, altar, and gopi dot/make-up ideas for the Deities. Perhaps one day I can become her apprentice and eventually serve SS Radha Madan Mohan similarly on the altar (got a long time before that happens though). It's amazing because everything she sees, she automatically says "this would like nice on Krishna." Her spiritual vision and devotion is sooo inspiring. 

Besides that,  it’s getting cold and we’re trying to do every act as an offering to Krishna. Traveling to NJ for a Kirtan festival  this weekend.

My parents send their deepest regards and obeisances.  We will all be going to Richmond for your Vyasa Puja with Subala Saka prabhu’s family. Please forgive any offenses we may have inadvertently committed.

Thank you for kind mercy maharaj.

Your aspiring servant,

SuGopi dd

P.S. Wasn’t sure if this qualified as an annual report or not so submitted generally.

HpS - ASA -- Our respects to your father. He really impressed us, made our heart ring, with the feeling of the honor and character necessary for a military man. Of course, your Mother (and Sister) also without a doubt.  We are a little confused that devotees were eating grains on Ekadasi during the University program!

For Vyasa-puja we will be in the airport in Houston. Looks like some devotees will come there. 1.15PM - 4.15PM. A really transitory affair, no?    Thank you for the excellent news.  Watch for big gifts from Krsna for little you!

All glories to Goura nitay

All glories to Srila Prabhupada

All glories for you maharaj

Hare Krishna,

I’m David Leyton. I’m from Santiago of Chile. Please accept my humble reverence. Please, forgive me for my affront because of my ignorance.

I’m working for a collection agency that serves banks. I’ve been working here for three years and this has helped me to pay my economic hardship.

I’m fulfilling the four principles, I chant sixteen Japas every day and serve on Prabhupada’s festivity in Iskcon Temple on Fridays.

In March, my wife and I decided to hold a Bakhti Vriksa in our flat. Unfortunately, it didn’t work. We were inviting people during four months, but we only had two meetings. After winter, I gave up and resolved to put off the meetings as soon as I have the chance to do them again.

Some time ago, I met Jagannatha Caran Das, Prya Sakhi’s husband and we agreed to send you my recommendation documents, so I could start my initiation in 2017. I’m very interested and excited about it because I know that this will let me to have a better quality of life and to start a family. This is a very important step because I’ve gone through hard times to have a spiritual life and Krishna Consciousness has given me all support I needed. I know that because of Krishna’s, Prabhupada’s and your blessing I can move forward in a secure, honest and protected way.

Please, could you tell me what you think about me? Do you think I’m ready to start my initiation?

HpS - Basically if you can chant 16-enthusiatic rounds a day and follow the four principles strictly with good relations with you local Temple community, and as far as you can ascertain, you can do this for the rest of your life, then, yes, you are ready to become a formal student, initiated, in the Bhaktivedanta School of Love of God. Yes, you may have doubts about your ability to follow forever if you encounter surprises from THE WITCH. That's O.K. If you have been able to do it for at least six months and that leads you to think that you can do it the rest of your life then you seem ready for Hari-nama Diksa.

Regarding my wife, she supports me in my spiritual path and she is really happy about it. She’s an English teacher; she teaches communicational English and this year she got a Master Degree in English Linguistics.

Now, she’s reading the book “Ramakatha” by Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba and she’s listened to some parts of the book during some classes in the temple. But she’d like to know if this is a reliable source and if there are Phrabupada’s books about Lord Rama’s or Shiva’s pastimes.

ASA - http://www.vedabase.com/en/rkd  very nice.

Thank you Maharaj for giving me this beautiful opportunity to communicate with you, for advising me and encouraging me during the hard times that I’ve lived.

Your servant,
David Leyton, Haribol Maharaj

HpS - They all become our great asset as we advance in Krsna consciousness. What do you think of this verse:  http://www.vedabase.com/en/bg/2/40 ?

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada

Todas las glorias a usted querido Guredeva, espero que se encuentre muy bien en su servicio a Srila Prabhupada.

No he podido comunicarme por que no tenia internet, hace dos semanas finalizamos el Bhakti Sastri con Dhanvantari Swami, estoy muy feliz de haber podido concluir el curso, me sirvio mucho para comprender la importacia del servicio devocional y de la necesidad de la vida espiritual.

HpS - Muy bien. El porcion Este de NdlD es increible.

Por otro lado como le habia escrito en la otra carta estoy relacionandome con un devoto discipulo de Guru Prasad Swami bajo la orientacion de Dhanvatari Swami y el nos aconsejo que siguieramos conociendonos y haciendo servicio juntos, y nos recomendo que fueramos al templo de Fortaleza y seguir haciendo sankirtana, despues pensamos ir a Mexico a seguir con nuestra formacion con Aravinda Prabhu, quisiera saber si hay algun servicio que pueda hacer por usted, espero poder verlo pronto, muchas gracias acepte mis reverencias su sirvienta Maria Bernarda

HpS - Aparece que su servicio actual es increible. Algo para Juana de Arco o alguien. Trata de ser una buena servienta de la Madre Yasoda.

Mas noticias de aqui!

Un poco historia de Vd. y su familia desde su juventud. Cuales el primero memoria que tiene?

Hare Krsna Gurudeva

Todas las Glorias a Srila Prabhupada!

Espero que se encuentre bien de salud.

HpS - ASA -- "Este cuerpo no recibe enfermedades, este cuerpo en una enfermedad."

En primer lugar quiero disculparme por no haberle escrito antes.

Estoy cantando mis 16 rondas, y siguiendo los 4 principios.

En Cusco tuve una lesión en la columna que me mantuvo casi un mes en cama con descanso médico.

ASA - Interesante!  Mucho introspeccion!   Por que no escriba de esta nosotros!?    ¿Escribiste un libro sobre poesía mientras estabas incapacitado?

Luego, hace dos meses, vinimos a Chosica motivados por un proyecto de Harinam que incluía al final del proyecto ir a India, pero no se pudo concretar por  falta de seriedad de los organizadores.

Ahora voy a seguir  trabajando con mi mente, hacerla mi  amiga, y poder colaborar mejor con mi familia hacia adelante.

Por ahora sigo haciendo guirnaldas para Sus Señorías.

Últimamente me he sentido decepcionada con algunos devotos y devotas, entiendo que estamos en el mundo material y trato que esto no afecte mi vida espiritual, solo me alejo para no cometer ofensas y cada vez mi círculo de amigos se hace más pequeño.

Usted es siempre mi inspiración

Intentando ser mejor discípula...Karuna Mayi devi dasi.

HpS - El círculo de amigos que Vibhishana, hermano de Ravana que era devoto de Vishnu, había en Lanka también era muy pequeño. Dijo que estar en Lanka era como ser una lengua rodeada de dientes afilados.

Prabhupada era amable con personas que eran simplemente buenos Karmis. Nuestro verdadero amigo, amigo profundo, está esperando con profunda angustia que regresemos a Él. Somos muy crueles.

Como esta su arte????
Escriba de Lima. Una nueva Gabriela Mistral.

Haz que la gente llore por lo que ha perdido.

Hare Krsna Gurudeva

All the Glories to Srila Prabhupada!

I hope Your health is alright.

First of all I want to apologize for not writing to You before.

I am chanting my sixteen rounds, and following the four principles.

In Cusco I had a spinal injury that kept me in bed with medical rest almost a month. Then, two months ago, we came to Chosica motivated by a Harinama proyect that included at the end of this, a  travel to India, but it couldnt be concreted because of a lack of seriousness from the organizers.

Now I am going to go on working with my mind, make her my friend, and be able to collaborate better with my family onwards.

For now I am making garlands for The Lordships.

Lately I have been disappointed with some devotees, I understand we are in this material world and I try that this, does not afect my spiritual life, I just walk away so as not to commit offenses and  my circle of friends becomes smaller.

You are always my inspiration.Trying to be a better disciple...Karuna Mayi devi dasi.

Hare Krishna Dear Guru Maharaja,
Please accept my humble obeisances.
All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

> We arrive in India on the 31st Dec. and are supposed to get to Mayapura for the SGGSanga about 10-12th of February.

> Will we see you all?

I hope so. We are planning to be there that time and we are looking forward to meet you.

Please let me know if I can do something for you.
My phone number is 07548...

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> How are you?????

Well, it is getting better. Trying to use my time properly.

Over last years my health went worse and worse, but month before kartik we started to go with Madana Priya dd to one chinese devotee here who does accupuncture for 32 years. It seems that my headakes are 99% gone and general health is much improved.

> Also, can you erase all Annual Reports more than 4-months old???

Everything older is deleted.

Your servant Prahlad Nrsimha das

HPS - Thank you. Your health news is amazing. He was puncturing for any specific zones or organs? Yes, we see that the older Reports have been removed. Now we can look at the new ones!

Hare Krisna, dear Gurudeva.

Please accept my humble obeisances, dandavats. All Glories to Srila Prabhupada.

I hope you're fine in all aspects.

We are having a bad times ... ... ... You are so far, but I don't know why you're the only person who I can explain this with. I don't like others devotees can read this, but maybe it works for them. . . .

Thank you for all and I'm sorry for my English.

I hope see you soon in Madrid.

Your fallen fallen fallen fallen servant, but wanting to improve (this ins't a joke and it's true too)

Dandana das

PD. I'm sending a copy this letter to Yadunandana Swami (Siksa Guru)

HpS - Hare Krsna. We sent a letter with a copy to Maharaja to your e-mail address.   In general, we want to help in these situations. Of course, we are not Krsna, but we have a little job to do in his army.  This requires people write to us regularly, otherwise things get so big that we can't give much practical help immediately. We have to read the SB together daily for practical results. There can be happy life in ISKCON. If we don't see it, we just have to learn how.