Slowly making progress

8 years, 8 months ago by bhaktadaniel108 in Personal Sadhana Reports

Hare Krishna Maharaja! It is very difficult to explain everything in a brief and reasonable way but I shall try.

Very big preaching windows opened up when I made friends with some famous youtube guys (they make inspirational positive thinking "spiritual" videos and are highly succesful like hundred thousand followers online), they put me their videos and now i am getting popular online, i am getting contacted alot by young people for guidance.

I have several projects for my farm's development, like building my own living space, trying to get some money and build a greenhouse. Planning for next year.

I am 25 years old now and have no income and little support from family other than their house and my own separate bhoga. I am almost recovered from the toxic 6 year long relationship that ended last spring, although still pretty effected by the subtle attachment. Relationship with my parents is OK getting alot better but still very strained and hard for me to be around them, my oldest sister has colon cancer and is doing chemo, im not so close with her and they dont want my opinions. 

I am seeing progress in my life, although i can only go a couple months of following strict standards and 4 regs after that i slip up and everything falls apart, until i suffer so much that i get back on track. I can see a change of heart happening. I think i am a very dysfunctional and damaged person, but i have hope someday it will work out and i can be a real devotee. 

I think if i get some stability in my life, maybe a part time job, a car so i can go to the temple more then i will do much better. Sometimes i doubt trying to make this farm project happen i would rather travel with you, but i am always running from discomfort and think it's good that i stick something out for once. What do you think?

Sadhana has been all over the place. But i listen to lectures everyday. I wish i wasn't this way but it is so hard for me to change. I want to please Krsna and i want to be your disciple! It's been a very strange year, but i really have realized ALOT about my own life. I still plan to see you after you return from this trip and before the mexico one plus i can go see you while youre in chicago. 

Thank you so much for being part  my life and looking out for me! 

Here is a little hut i am building in the side of a hill and my altar.

HpS - ASA -- Hare Krsna!  My God!   After so long we are hearing from you!   Actually, your news sounds pretty good, like you are in a place where you can make tangible progress.

It seems that you plans are sane, getting a part time job that would be basically in the mode of goodness, give some opportunity to talk with reasonably sane people and have enough time for more intense KC activities.

I've seen Krsna arrange such stuff.

Basically, keep writing to the Blog!

Will we see you in Chicago? We'll be there from 26th - 2nd November. I'll text you Etasa-krsna Das's phone number. He is just about your age and character. I think I he can help you arrange visiting the Temple.

Again, I think your stategy, plans are pretty good, but locally the thing is to keep checking in here at the Blog.
Do you have some fixed standard of Japa now?

"Urgente!

8 years, 8 months ago by Amparo Hernandez Castillo in Personal Sadhana Reports

¡¡¡Todas las Glorias a Srila Prabhupada !!!

Hare Krishna, Guru Maharaja, mis respetuosas reverencias RECIBA.

Hace mucho Que No Le Escribo, pues CUANDO vino un Cusco yo Esperaba conversar con Usted ....

Antes De Escribir this carta Hable con algunos adj Devotos uña de ellas la Madre Chandramukhi DD. Me ELLA aconsejo escribirle.

Como Sabra en Aquel Momento Prabhu Amala y yo regresamos, Pero Todo fue momentaneo.

Guru Maharaja estuve algo alejada de Usted, Las Rondas y Los Principios .......... ....... .. . .. . ... . 

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Le pido por favor no publique this carta Entera, pues heno Cosas Que Me Gustaria Que nadie mas se entere, SI A Usted le Parece ....

Gurudeva bendiciones pido SUS,

Tener párrafo Fuerza y ​​Hacer Las cosas correctas y poder Enfrentar this situation y pido SUS INSTRUCCIONES párr Poder Seguir Un camino recto ....

Le pido perdón por this carta, por ningún Hacer Las cosas bien, me siento muy tonta y avergonzada ...

Su sirviente amparo Hernández.

HpS - ASA --- TlgaSP.   Un Sannyasi no puede tener correspondenc, comunicacion, solo con una Madre, no?!!   Entnoces tiene que esperar que vamos a compartir sus cartas con aguien y estuvimos enviando lo a Mathuresa Das!  Aqui es lo que escribe a el y ya esperamos su respuesta (traduccion sigue):

Hare Krsna, Prabhu,

AGTSP.  Paoho.  How are you?
We are still focusing on our Blog and it is working well.

We are in based in Tennessee now but will go to India from 1 January to 15 February. Then we are working on a visit to Peru, Bolivia, Brazil (Education Congress) etc.

We received this letter from Amparo. I think you know something of the situation there.

What advice can we give her?   Of course, the basic thing is to chant Hare Krsna, and as that advances 16-rounds, 4-principles and a full morning program, and join the Sankirtan movement, then the other problems will sort themselves out.

Is there someone in ISKCON that can counsel her there in Cusco?

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Hare Krishna, Prabhu,
AGTSP. Paoho. ¿Cómo estás?
Todavía nos estamos centrando en nuestro blog y que está funcionando bien.

Estamos en sede en Tennessee, pero ahora vamos a ir a la India del 1 de enero al 15 de febrero. Entonces estamos trabajando en una visita a Perú, Bolivia, Brasil (Congreso de Educación), etc.

Recibimos esta carta de Bh. Amparo. Creo que sabes algo de la situación de esto en Cusco.
¿Qué consejo podemos darle? Por supuesto, lo fundamental es cantar Hare Krishna, y como que los avances de 16 rondas, 4-principios y un programa completo de la mañana, y unirse al movimiento de Sankirtan, a continuación, los otros problemas se arreglarán solas.
¿Hay alguien en ISKCON que puede ser consejero para ella en Cusco?

Japa Nama Rama Report (PTY)

8 years, 8 months ago by Juan Carlo Rosas in Personal Sadhana Reports

Hare Krishna Gurumaharaja
Please, accept my humble obeisances
All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Gurudeva first and foremost i have to apologyze i havent report with you in a while,

HpS - ASA -- HAre Krsna!   Apologies are nie, but cookies and bananas and mangos and grapes are better!

Lately i found my self in a new work, well its kinda a new work cause the system we have in the company change. i am trying to figure how to find myself with more time for devotional service, i am still making the sunday garlands for Sri Gaura Nitai  at the temple and reading ,Also i am taking Bhaktri sastri with mataji Candra Mukha  i believe that way i can serve you as a better devotte preparing myself so i can service you properly Guredeva.
 

The Panama temple is growing at faster rate, we are having more people that are interested of the Krishna conciusness , more invitados are arriving. its so beautiful when people are so into Sri Gaura nitai mercy . Once i find myself more comfortable with work i want to do a program that has to with art.  a culture program to incentivate people to come .

I hope Krishna grants me his mercy so i can get your association Gurudeva ,making everything possible to see you at Brazil for April , i pray to see you soon gurudeva i am in a big debt with you hoping that i can keep serving the devotees and serving Sri Gaura Nitai .

Also Gurudeva i am in contact with mataji Sara or Sarita from Virginia USA she is about to get iniciated by you i believe on Nov i am so happy , at the moment i am doing the artwork for the programas you are going to have at Virginia Gurudeva i hope i can keep serving the best way possible .

Your eternal servant 

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HpS - Jaya!  Yes, it is very sad for us when we don't hear from people for a long time.   Who are your associates in Panama?  What are they like???
Temple program, any program, can be Kirtan, Lecture, Kirtan, Prasad!!!  >>>>>  Goloka!!!

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaja!!!

8 years, 8 months ago by Bhaktina Romi in Personal Sadhana Reports, Other

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaja

All Glories to Sri Sri Gaura Nitai

All Glories to His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.

All Glories to you.

Please accept my humble obeisance to your holy lotus feet.

HpS - ASA - Lettuce feet.

Dear Gurudeva, sorry for not write more often

ASA - We are also sorry!  More than you...  You are a very cruel person!

... many things has changed in this last times

ASA - Of course, dukhalayam asasvatam... but Krsna is still son of Mother Yasoda!

This year show me again the incredible power of Krishna and the evidence of His Causeless mercy. I've gone to holy Dham, got Married, It's a big shock for me, I'm adapting to changes and really appreciate them.

Grihasta Life... is easy with my husband, at least now... hahaha He is tolerant and a really good person and devotee, he help me to improve and inspire to do better. He taking care of me and he have so clear his position between us. Our character is similar like our values. Both are cultivating a goal, worship Radha Krishna (attached a photo), we know we have to improve and be more fixed in our service. This aim is the center of our efforts, and keep worshiping and maintain the standard of my beloveds Sri Sri Nitay Gaura Nataraja

HpS - Sankirtan is Age of Kali...   Show off your Dieties to others!!!  Always inviting people to your home to see Them, distributing Their Prasad...

Please Let me know what do you think about instalation of Radha & Krishna, let us know the standard, and your authorization for me
HpS - Must be a fixed Brahmana and have promise from five more fixed Brahmanas that They will help you - Visit your Deities regularly.

My rounds are improving, delayed, but no stop. Keep doing the Kirtan program once a month, more than 1 year it began. [JAYA, will change Argentina] Every month, new people come and sing the mantra, and from here, some people began to go to Bhakti Vrksa from this zone. Is nice because, they came to Kirtan, but after that, they have some place to go and make friends, eat prasadam and know more about Krishna. (add photos)

I'm part of Organization of Ratha Yatra Buenos Aires (since 3 years ago)

Nios develop in Bs.As. Is so nice to know you will come in April! We have 100% MORE CHANCES to get more places to do programs.

I keep working in Architecture estudio, but looking for a new job more close to my home. I'm 12 hours away, is too much time outside.
ASA - We pray to God you get closer job!!!!!

Gurudeva, sorry for my long letter. I've tryed to be more specific as I can.

ASA - And you have been successful!   Is not too long is very nice.   See, we made it as small as possible. Eight-points.

Thanks for always be a inspiration to keep on the path and sorry for any offence to your Holy Lotus (Wholy Lettuce) feet, I trying so hard to be a good disciple within my limited possibilities.

Happy Kartik !!!  We began a special Kartik program each saturday. Japa. Lecture.Kirtan, Offer candle and prasadam. :D (add photos too) Please bless us to maintain it.Your servant.

Rati Manjari DD

ASA - No foto of your husband debating Sankara acharya, killing dragons, making lots of gold coins!

NEWS FROM CHILE & SECOND INITIATION

8 years, 8 months ago by trivikrama das in Personal Sadhana Reports

Hare Krishna Gurudeva

PAMHO

Hare Krishna, I am Trivikrama das chanting 16 rounds, I follow four principles I went back to do my service cook for the deity, Saturday through, after the accident in my hand I did not stay at 100%, but it is operational, I returned to  Job and my daily tasks, also turned to help with BBT, in the last letter you asked me about my family, all right,  last weekend  was helping in an event that was held for the benefit of Bhakti Vasudeva Swami.

I have a question, do you think would be good to take second initiation?

your eternal servant Trivikrama das

Attached photo of the last offering.

HpS - ASA --- Thanks for the news. We feel much separation when we think of being in Santiago with you all...     April!!

Yes, you must take second, third, fourth ....  intiation either formally or informally.
You must become a brahmana and goswami and take the external initiation but at least come to that level of comprehension!
BRAHMANA = When you look at the deities you realize that they are spiritual, not symbolic statues of matter.

GOSWAMI = When you look at the Deities you see that They are angry at you for eating like a pig for the last week and you apologize sincerely and They accept it.

Beautiful offering!!!

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