Letters to the editor

Hare Krishna, Gurudev 🙏

Please accept my humble obeisances 🙇 All glories to srila prabhupada 🙇 🙌

Thank you for replying the letters Gurumaharaj 🙇💐

Gurudev, here in Vrindavan, I'm associating with our staffs of Vrindavan Institute for Higher Education (VIHE). Most of them are really nice devotees. Prasanta mataji is looking after and engaging us in very nice sevas.

In February this year I went to the ISKCON Leadership Sang (ILS), Mayapur, on behalf of VIHE. We put up stall there and got wonderful opportunity to associate with senior devotees. We were showcasing the courses and the retreats, which our VIHE is conducting regularly.

I'll attached some pictures from ILS.

Gurudev, whole May is holiday for us, so from 2nd may I'll be going to Jagannath puri till 9th for the first time and really eager to have wonderful darshan of Jagannath 😊🛕

And On 12th may I'm going to Manipur for 2 weeks, during my stay I'm planning to do some preaching to my near and dear ones. And I'm also planning to stay some days in Assam and do some preaching. So please bless me. Without your blessings and mercy nothing is possible 🙇🙏🥺

Thank you for the watsapp community "anveSaka-HPS updates". I've also joined the community. We are so fortunate that we get updates from you daily, gurudev.🙏🙇

Thank you for everything ❤️ 🙇

Your insignificant servant

Navadvip Iswara Das

HpS/ASA - Thank you, agtSP, for this news. Very nice. We are learning how to use anveSaka, how to format our drawings so that they can be read.

We don't want to burden devotees with too much ordinary of poor quality stuff. Yet on the other hand we think that we and others should show their Sankirtan efforts even if they are not perfect. Then we can get advice on how to improve.

Jaya Jagannatha.

Hare Krsna Gurudev.

Por favor acepte mis respetuosas reverencias.

Todas las glorias sean para Srila Prabhupada!

Muchas gracias por Su respuesta.

La familia está muy bien gracias a Krsna.

Jagannatha sigue trabajando. A veces reemplaza a uno de sus jefes. La administración lo persigue.

Sukadeva, canta 2 rondas diarias. Cuando no alcanza, las completa en los siguientes días. Es muy responsable con su voto.

Indira estuvo de cumpleaños. Ya tiene 9 años, y debe aumentar una ronda más.

Cuando Maharaja Bhakti Sundar Goswami nos visitó, quedó muy encantada con Sus clases y Sus libros. Dice que cuando sea más grande tomará iniciación con Él 😊

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Hemos tenido muchas visitas en el Yatra desde el verano. Ha sido muy hermoso.

También visitó SS Purusatraya Swami, y se realizaron muchos programas dedicados a las familias Vaisnavas.

Todas las noches continuamos leyendo el Krsna Book, y también oímos los pasatiempos que Maharaja BSG envía cada noche.

Estamos visitando muy poco el templo, pero estamos atentos a las actividades y vemos que todo anda bien, aunque siempre hay cosas por mejorar.

Le envío algunas fotos 🤗

Y si Gurudev, BVB significa Bhakti Vaibhava ...

Esperando que le gusten las fotos y las noticias...

Con mucho cariño, su aspirante a sirviente.

Priyasakhi dd

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Hare Krsna, Gurudev.

Please accept my respectful obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Thank you very much for your reply.

The family is doing very well thanks to Krsna.

Jagannatha continues to work. Sometimes he replaces one of his bosses. The administration persecutes him.

HpS - AgtSP. We hope that he can see why that is happening. Of course, we see that to some degree we deserve persecution, but also, many times the persecution is not personal. It is just the frustration, pain, fear, that the boss is feeling and they just project it onto their subordinates, because of some gross or subtle external feature which stimulates their madness!

So we learn to not take it personally, dodge it, and see how we can help our boss get free from his neurosis!

I always admire Jagannatha and try to be like him in some ways. He is brave, determined, heroic! 👍

Sukadeva chants two rounds a day. When he doesn't make enough, he completes them in the following days. He is very responsible with his vow.

It was Indira's birthday. She is already 9 years old, and she needs to add one more round.

When Maharaja Bhakti Sundar Goswami visited us, she was very delighted with His classes and His books. She says that when she grows up, she will take initiation from Him. 😊

We have had many visitors on the Yatra since the summer. It has been very beautiful.

H. H. Purusatraya Swami also visited, and many programs dedicated to Vaishnava families were held.

Every night we continue reading the Krishna Book, and we also listen to the pastimes that Maharaja BSG sends each night.

HpS - What does he send? Extracts from KRSNA book? CC????

We are visiting the temple very little, but we are attentive to the activities and see that everything is going well, although there are always things that could be improved.

I am sending you some photos 🤗

And yes, Gurudev, BVB stands for Bhakti Vaibhava...

Hoping you like the photos and the news...

With much love, your aspiring servant.

Priyasakhi dd

HpS - ASA --- Time is coming very soon when we will have big political parties asking for our perspective, guidance.

Super news report. Super photos!

Hare Krishna, dear Gurudeva,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

HpS/ASA - Gurudeva, Ki Jaya!!

My family (Tarangaksi dd, Devahuti) and I are grateful to Krishna for having your association online. We truly appreciate reading and staying connected through your messages on the anveSaka WhatsApp group. They've been especially helpful for us (particularly for me living in Finland), and we are thankful for the effort, energy, and time you put into it.

HpS/ASA 👦 🐵 🐖 We are very enlivened by your association and hope it develops more and more into association with you all and everyone on the completely spiritual platform!

What are people in Finland like? Do they all have big beards and drive sleds with reindeer?

It has been almost 10 months since I moved to this northern country. It has been tremendously hard, perhaps the hardest experience in this life so far. Even though the city I live in is relatively warmer than others, 2 things disturb the mind the most: the dark winters (with little or no sunlight) and the isolation (as Finnish people often build homes in the middle of forests🌲).

ASA - The Sun is as incarnation of Aniruddha and Aniruddha is the predominating deity of the mind. ... Therefore, it is impossible to keep good mental health without sufficient sunlight!

(Of course, KRSNA is the divine Sun!) 🌞

Multiple times, the mind felt so disturbed, caught in lamentation and ignorance. Yet, by Krishna’s mercy, we have good friends here, and a Buddhist sangha became our refuge, too.

Now, I realize that solitude is a great opportunity for introspection—the chance to look deeper within ourselves and better understand who we are.

When you are 'alone', you can hear the mind louder (and you can easily go crazy😅), but you can also engage with your inner wisdom and discover the incredible strength that lies within. Ultimately, I believe all this comes from Krishna (Paramatma?).

ASA - https://vedabase.io/en/library/bs/5/38/

Now, I'm reaching the end of the 1st year of my master’s program. My conclusion is that the program has given me a broad perspective on how education systems function around the world, particularly how international organizations (e.g. United Nations, OECD, World Bank, etc) manage global education agendas through a sort of 'soft power' that encourages countries to align with them. To sum up, we learnt how this material world works and how conditioned we are by it. For the 2nd year, I must complete both an internship and a thesis.

I'm eager to write my thesis as an offering to You and Srila Prabhupada. By the mercy and help of Maha Lakshmi mataji (from Spain), I was able to connect with Sri Mayapur International School. Since the school follows the Cambridge curriculum, I'd like to write a thesis on how the school keeps a 'balance' between what this global curriculum expects/demands, and the values, principles, and knowledge from our Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. For that, I intend to intern as a teacher at the school for a full year, which means moving to Mayapur. Therefore, if You consider this a favorable plan, Gurudeva, and I could be useful to the Mayapur community, and ultimately to ISKCON, I humbly beg for your permission and blessings to move to Mayapur and carry out this seva.

HpS - Sounds fine. Of course, this is the material world, so there will be problems in Mayapura too, but the more we become devotees, we see that all these problems are great. Purifying our relation with the looney bin! 😬

Thank you so much for reading this letter🙏

Trying to be your disciple,

Rukmini Devi Dasi

HpS - Did we mention Bhadra rupa Das to you? He is from Peru. He has gone through a very similar route as you.

Studied in Japan, then Finland or Sweden??? Then did his Doctorate in Switzerland, and is now on the United Nations promoting music education as essential for world peace and getting an audience.

We think he is doing like Bhakti vaibhava with Yadunandana Swami.

We will send a link to this post to him.

Thank you!

Do you feel Srila Prabhupada thanking you!!!?

Hare Krsna, Gurudeva,

PAmho, agtSP

HpS/ASA - AgtSP. Paoho!!!

In node 15383 you wrote -"Start with the general principle of Hayagriva Avatar"

This is what we found about

Hayagriva appeared to restore the sacred Vedas, which had been stolen by two demons, Madhu and Kaitabha. He descended to retrieve the Vedas and restore order. This avatar symbolizes the triumph of knowledge and wisdom over ignorance and evil. Hayagriva is often revered as the deity of knowledge and learning, and his story emphasizes the importance of preserving sacred texts and wisdom.

The principle of Hayagriva Avatar, seems to be very Brahminical , its not about propagation of knowledge, but rather preservation/restoration of knowledge.

If we follow this principle does it mean we are to be a scholar and write books?

HpS - We don't know. We hope that the names we give are on behalf of Srila Prabhupada, Krsna.

One general principle is that when there is trouble Krsna incarnates in a suitable form to help his devotees, people, even if He has to take the head of a horse!

That could definitely be a Sankirtan attitude.

If Vedic knowledge has been lost to public, village, global village drama, puppet shows, then Hayagriva Das will help His master take the head of horse, or CPU, screen name and incarnate to spead Vedic knowledge even in popular media.

Now it 🌄 sun is at 4.33PM, Sunday. We will head to the Temple and be available for people to talk!

Then, at 5.30PM is Arati, Kirtan, then... Class, then we can stay for a little longer in the adjacent hall to get/give a little association.

Thank you!!

Best wishes for your Sankirtan, finding Sankirtan partners in ISKCON.

regards,

Das of Hayagriva Avatar

Hare Krishna Gurudeva todos las Glorias a Srila Prabhupada🙏

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Escribo con sentimiento muy amorosos esta humilde ofrenda de Vyasa Puja, es un día muy especial porque es un momento en donde puedo meditar en lo importante que es para mí su refugio y asociación. Cada carta escrita en su blog son tesoros para mí, ya que en sus respuestas se plasma sus instrucciones que son guías que me acompañaran por el resto de mí vida. En estos días me he enterado que su salud esta delicada y es imposible no pensar en el día que ya su cuerpo material no este junto a nosotros, pero intento apegarme a sus palabras y meditar que siempre estaremos unidos a través del santo nombre. Al escribir pienso que una vez usted comento en una clase que no vio muchas veces a Srila Prabhupada, sin embargo eso le basto para saber que quería servirlo durante toda su vida. Yo siento algo similar Gurudeva con usted, no he tenido tantas instancias en donde he podido estar con usted en persona, pero lo que he compartido me basta para saber que usted es mi inspiración en Conciencia de Krishna, admiro su sencillez, determinación, inteligencia, diplomacia, ecuanimidad y sentido de humor. Al escribir también recuerdo que una vez en una clase menciono que el verdadero olvido de Krshna es no cantar nuestras rondas, esa frase calo profundo en mi mente y corazón, y me sirve para no caer en mis rondas. No me alcanzan las palabras para agradecer por tantas enseñanzas que nos entrega día a día en su Programa de Japa y por estar siempre dispuesto ayudar en nuestra vida espiritual. Espero poder servir y ayudar en su servicio a Srila Prabhupada siempre querido Gurudeva.

Con mucho cariño y admiración Havihsara Devi Dasi.

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Hare Krishna Gurudeva, all glories to Srila Prabhupada🙏

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I write this humble Vyasa Puja offering with great love. It is a very special day because it is a time when I can meditate on how important your shelter and association are to me. Each letter written on your blog is a treasure to me, as your responses reflect your instructions, which are guidelines that will accompany me for the rest of my life. These days I have learned that your health is failing, and it is impossible not to think about the day when your material body will no longer be with us, but I try to cling to your words and meditate that we will always be united through the holy name.

HpS/ASA - AgtSP Our health is pretty good. It is just the natural cycle of a machine growing old, then at some point the repairs become to major, so we get a new car and the iron in the old one is melted down to form a new car for someone else.

We have all been through it thousands of times!

As I write this, I think that you once mentioned in a class that you didn't see Srila Prabhupada very often; however, that was enough for you to know that you wanted to serve him for the rest of your life. I feel something similar about you, Gurudeva. I haven't had many opportunities to be with you in person, but what you've shared is enough for me to know that you are my inspiration in Krishna Consciousness.

I admire your simplicity, determination, intelligence, diplomacy, equanimity, and sense of humor.

As I write, I also remember that once in a class you mentioned that the true forgetfulness of Krishna is not chanting our rounds. That phrase resonated deeply in my mind and heart, and it helps me not to fall into my own rounds. Words fail me to express my gratitude for the many teachings you give us every day in your Japa Program and for always being willing to help in our spiritual lives. I hope to be of service and help in your service to Srila Prabhupada, always my dear Gurudeva.

With much love and admiration, Havihsara Devi Dasi.

HpS - We always remember again, and again and again how we have been completely self centered at every step of our devotional life. Jayananda Das once said that Krsna consciousness is eating and sleeping in the best of company. Only eat Prasadam and sleep in the Brahmacari ashrama and you will have no problems.

Srila Prabhupada has pulled us!!! Pulled us!!! and figured out how to make his servants from mud!

AgtSP.

Thank you for your association!!!

Querido Guru Maharaha, PAMHO, TLGTSP!!

Espero que esta carta te encuentre bien y que tu salud sea buena a pesar de todo. Como han expresado algunos hermanos y hermanas, preferí no escribir para no saturar su buzón y su valioso tiempo, pensando en la carga que esto podría ser. Siguiendo sus instrucciones de hoy en el Servicio Matutino Completo, a continuación se muestra un informe resumido de actividades:

- 16 R y 4P: Me levanto temprano y salgo a caminar para cantar mis rondas; Para mí, es la mejor manera de mantener mi mente enfocada en cantar. 4P muy bueno.

- En enero celebramos tu Vyasa Puja: Havihsara hizo las decoraciones, Danistha dio la clase y Priya Sakhi fue nuestra maestra de ceremonias (fotos adjuntas). Un hermoso día de servicio para honrar todo lo que hacen por nosotros.

- Con Nityananda Prana das, tuvimos unos días de vacaciones en el sur de Chile, visitando amigos devotos en varias ciudades, llevándoles libros y compartiendo prasadam. Fue un lindo viaje para compartir y ver a Krishna presente en la naturaleza... Parece obvio, pero se nos olvida.

- Con Nityananda Prana das, hicimos una modificación a nuestro altar: ahorramos espacio manteniendo las mismas deidades. Tom Brown está justo al lado de tu foto 🐵

- Principales festivales (Balarama Purnima, Nityannda Trayodasi, Gaura Purnima et al): Lo celebré en casa porque he estado viviendo lejos del templo. Hice guirnaldas para mis deidades con flores de mi jardín.

- SS Bhakti Sundar Goswami estuvo acá en Santiago, estoy leyendo los libros que distribuyó. Muy interesante.

Infinitamente agradecido a ti, Gurudeva, por ser tu discípulo. ¡Gracias por todo!

Tu siervo,

Damni dd

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Dear Guru Maharaja, PAMHO, TLGTSP!!

I hope this letter finds you well and that your health is good despite everything.

HpS/ASA - 😆

How can you ask that! 😆

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Your Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Great Great, Great Great Great.... are all dead or have diseases. You and I and our readers and Srila Prabhupada all have diseases.

"This body does not get diseases, this body is a disease"!

If KRSNA wants us to stay here to preach, or get more purification in a certain type of body (dog, hog, god, frog) then it is O.K.

We see, experience the distress and enjoy it as KRSNA's push to go back home, back to Hog hood (if we are worshipping Lord Varah).

Hope this does not reach you.

Hope you are "dead"!

... and on the pathway up ahead! Leading us to Nimai, Nabadvipa Dhama! Thank you!!!

As some brothers and sisters have expressed, I preferred not to write so as not to overwhelm your mailbox and your valuable time, considering the burden this could be.

HpS - No, it's fine! Just see our rhythm.

Following your instructions today at the Full Morning Service, below is a summary report of activities:

- 16 R and 4P: I wake up early and go for a walk to chant my rounds; for me, it's the best way to keep my mind focused on chanting. 4P very good.

HpS/ASA - Yes! Has advantages for us too. We must be Shudras, no? All our energy is in our legs?

- In January, we celebrated your Vyasa Puja: Havihsara made the decorations, Danistha taught the class, and Priya Sakhi was our master of ceremonies (photos attached). A beautiful day of service to honor all you do for us.

- With Nityananda Prana das, we spent a few days on vacation in southern Chile, visiting devotee friends in various cities, bringing them books and sharing prasadam. It was a lovely trip to share and see Krishna present in nature... It seems obvious, but we forget.

- With Nityananda Prana das, we made a modification to our altar: we saved space by keeping the same deities. Tom Brown is right next to your photo 🐵

- Major festivals (Balarama Purnima, Nityananda Trayodasi, Gaura Purnima, et al): I celebrated at home because I've been living far from the temple. I made garlands for my deities with flowers from my garden.

- H. H. Bhakti Sundar Goswami was here in Santiago; I'm reading the books he distributed. Very interesting.

HpS/ASA - He is our old friend! He has a 37% Arab body, no??? 🙂

Infinitely grateful to you, Gurudeva, for being your disciple. Thank you for everything!

Your servant,

Damni dd

HpS/ASA Infinitely grateful to Srila Prabhupada for having association of you and all of your associates.

If you live far from the Temple, then make all you neighbors, contacts devotees. Make it a Temple!!

Such nice photo journalism! Thank you for the pictures and clips. All respects to Nityananda Prana Dhana Das!!!

We are eternally part of the Sankirtan in Chile!