Letters to the editor

Hare Krishna
All Glories to Sri Guru and Gauranga
All glories to Srila Prabhupada

Maharaj Please accept my most humble obeisances

(This report is of a personal nature, so I ask discretion. Thank you)

ASA - O.K.  Unless you are reporting for example that you are Chileno serial killer and you want to remain anonymous, right?

By Lalita Madhava Prabhu advice, I decided to write in English, so do not take more work to respond in Spanish. I'm glad immensely to write again, after almost three months of absence from my last report, I'm here. And it is that during the last time I have gone through ups and downs.
Sankirtan I had to stop because of professional projects, so the time I had to divide it into equal sectors for both sadhana, photography, study and family. I felt little motivation because of all this scheme to develop the best song of my rounds, but reading Srila Prabhupada always constantly going to my side.

Professionally, I am developing a photographic project with other photographers colleagues, focused on documentary photography; so I it has had me hopeful of being a participant in calls related to the topic.

The family is a Russian roulette, so you rises and falls are quite noticeable, in a hostile environment.

Although not everything is going in the best way, image, memories of his visit to Chile, and his preaching through his disciples, were able to steady myself in times of instability. My question, very respectfully, is how to carry out a Krishna conscious life, where an obstacle, one after another appears in most cases; how we can cling to an inner Krishna, as support for the chanting of His holy names, because life in conditions like that, is too difficult to carry. I felt very sorry, I content tears more I could not get them because of the shell being generated in kali yuga.
How to shake up intolerance and try to live more simply, both devotees and nondevotees.

HpS - ASA --  We have been crying several times in ISKCON. The pressure from friends, family, authorities gets so great, but we have always found that if we just adopt Draupadi's solution, put both hands in the air and cry for Krsna. Of course, with us we can put one hand in the air with our beads.   Then go on chanting, chanting, (crying), chanting and Krsna gives intelligence.  He did not give Arjuna a SUPER-WEAPON. He gave him intelligence. Once we have that we can understand what is what and act properly. Separate from some, closer to others, new way of associating with some...  Many things.   Of course, caught in the river, in the beginning the current is very strong, but when we take the rope (Japa..) then we get pulled toward the shore and the current gets less and we can feel the solid ground under our feet more and more.
So, chant Hare Krsna and be happy. You will make lasting progress.

By the grace of Srimati Radharani, the taste for playing mrdanga was a beautiful service and my heart is soaked air of Vrindavan, and visualize the cowherd while I hear her sweet rhythm.

Daily thank the Lord for his service, guide his disciples, and for which we are not decision from Him, we also feel very fortunate.

I hope to serve you soon. My heart feels ready to make the move to shelter, but also, I see that quite lacking in my spiritual growth for you to accept me as your aspiring servant.

Krishna bless you even more.

His servant

Bhakta Miguel Ángel.

HpS - ASA --- We cannot quite remember your divine form or occupation?  Your name strikes a bell in our dull brain, but no more!   Please remind us.

Todas las Glorias a Sri Sri Gaura Nitay todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada.

Querido Gurudeva,por favor acepte mis respetuosas reverencias.

Espero que se encuentre muy bien en su servicio a Srila Prabhupada.

Le escribo para decirle que en este tiempo que llevo estudiando aqui en bhakti sastri conoci a un discipulo de S.S Guru Prasad Swami que es parte del grupo de sankirtana de Aravinda prabhu de Mexico su nombre es Jala Dharaka das y comence a relacionarme con el con el permiso de S.S Dhanvantari y tenemos la invitacion para ir aMexico a hacer el maraton de diciembre .

Vamos a estar bajo el cuidado de Aravinda prabhu haciendo servicio para el colegio, quisiera saber cual es su opinion y pedir sus bendiciones para continuar mis estudios y  mejorar mi servicio a usted y mi conciencia. 

Hare krsna.  

María Bernarda

HpS - ASA ---- Hare Krsna. Del contenido de su carta, todo aparece bien, muy bien. 16-rondas entusiastas, 4-principios estrictos .... happy life.   Usualmente es bueno esperar para nivel de segunda iniciacion para entrar en Grhastha Ashrama. Primero --- yo soy serviente de Krsna. El banco paga yo trabjo.   Segunda --- Yo soy guardiano, administrativo, cajero ...  Nuestra naturaleza de Varna ashrama dharma es mas claro.  Soy mujer ksatriya, tengo que ser casado con un Varon Ksatriya.

He oido que Prabhupada dijo si la chica es mas mayor que la chica es guarantizado ser un fracaso.

Pero somos por distancia. Tiene buen consejeros por alla!!   Hare Krsna!!

Hk Paoho
Dear Gurudeva, we are with new life living in a new district for the apus, I say to the hills, I moved for work, I am a teacher of initial in a good school, I am learning a lot, how to assess, both teachers and students is very interesting, all computerized, working with the Department. d Psychology, the work environment is super, the director I know motivate and correct style reminds me of manual label devotees, and the pair'm struggling to make my spiritual life sometimes fails internet and communication is lost, I stay with my service in Chosica and as the schoolhouse. By the way I humbly ask that you have a document on the curricula of a Sunday school I send it, to perhaps implement and improve service, there are two devotees committed to part of me, and students varies, sometimes there inches and other much, there is much to be done.
On the other hand, we continue NIMSAR, I am still teaching BS online, sometimes it is very difficult to work in a group, remember when he says k the japa becomes more smooth, we were fortunate to speak with P. Mathuresa to be examiner BS for NIMSAR, and he accepted, and the administrator is Candra Mukhi, and I also wish to participate in this project. So there is a proposal NIMSAR without confirmed yet, but we hope will be accepted by NIMSAR, is a very respectable and kind person and I think he will do very well to the institution and will be well received by the authorities of our Yatra. You think of the idea. Please your blessings to do this project well.

Hk Paoho

Querido Gurudeva, estamos con nuevos aires viviendo en un nuevo distrito por los apus, digo los cerros, me mude por motivos laborales, soy profesora de inicial en un buen colegio, estoy aprendiendo mucho, la manera de evaluar, tanto a profesores y alumnos es muy interesante, todo computarizado, trabajan con del Dpto. d Psicología, el ambiente laboral es súper, la directora me sabe motivar y corregir con estilo, me recuerda al manual de etiqueta de los devotos, y a la par estoy luchando por hacer mi vida espiritual, a veces falla el internet y se pierde la comunicación, me mantengo con mi servicio en Chosica y como la escuelita. Por cierto le pido humildemente que de haber un documento sobre la curricula de una escuela dominical me la envíe, para poder tal vez aplicar y mejorar el servicio, hay dos devotos comprometidas a parte de mí, y el alumnado varia, a veces, hay poquitos y otras mucho, hay mucho por hacer.

Por otro lado, continuamos en NIMSAR, sigo enseñando BS on line, a veces, es muy difícil trabajar en grupo, recuerdo cuando dice k las japa se va haciendo más suave, tuvimos la fortuna de hablar con P. Mathuresa para que sea examinador BS para NIMSAR, y aceptó, y la administradora es Candra Mukhi, y yo también deseo participar de ese proyecto. Así que se trata de una propuesta de NIMSAR, sin confirma aun, pero esperamos sea aceptada por NIMSAR, es una persona muy respetable y amable y creo que le hará muy bien a la institución y será bien recibido por las autoridades de nuestro Yatra. Que le parece la idea. Por favor, su bendiciones para poder hacer bien este proyecto.

HpS - Gracias su carta!  Muy insipirador sus noticias. Ya somos registrado con la Board of Examiners de ISKCON para diplomas de Bh. Sastri como ISKCON Peru. Yo envie mi terminacion a Consejo Nacional y Board. Posible ASA, NIMSAR, puede ser registrado independent of  ISKCON Peru, pero en cualquiere situacion requiremos, esperamos, aprobacion del Consejo Nacional.

Trabajando en grupo es un arte, no?  NOI 4-6, 10!   Pero es preparacion para Vaikuntha!!

Querido Gurudeva, por favor reciba mis reverencias a sus Divinos pies.

Esperando se encuentre muy bien de salud y como siempre radiante y feliz.

Despúes de mucho pensar... hemos tomado la desición de mudarnos a Houston. Primeramente queremos agradecerle por su apoyo y consideración hacia nosotros, sabemos que nada es posible sin sus bendiciones. Syamasundara Prabhu ya esta en platicas con prabhu Vidagdha...de principio visualizamos estar 9 meses en Houston, y si Mukunda y Muni son felices y Sri Krishna nos lo permite, permaneceremos por más tiempo. 

Gurudeva, deseo profundamente que esta decisión incremente y fortalezca nuestra Fe en el Señor Supremo Krishna y nos permita servirlo con determinación, entusiasmo y  amor. He pensado en lo que usted me respondió en una carta anterior, acerca de dejar el cuerpo muy pronto y volver a nacer para tener la misma vida. Se que es un pensamiento que un devoto de Krishna no tiene, pero yo que soy aún muy materialista, neófita y sin amor por Dios, tengo mucho temor de volver a nacer y más aún sabiendo que tendré la misma vida. Entiendo que en esta vida he sido muy afortunada por tener la oportunidad de concocer a Prabhupada,  a usted y sus devotos; pero pienso que mucho tiempo de esta vida lo he desperdiciado en acciones materialistas. Quisiera mejorar Gurudeva y no tener la misma vida llena de errores y ausencia de amor por Dios...desearía cumplir en esta vida con mi deber de madre y que mis hijos puedan desarrollar un apego intenso al servicio del Señor Krishna en esta misma vida. Se que es difícil lo que pido, pero también se que lo que se lee en las Satras y lo usted me ha enseñando es la unicá verdad que reconozco, que con esfuerzo, paciencia y sus bendiciones mi destino podría cambiar. 

Muchas gracias por su tiempo Gurudeva y disculpe mis faltas...mas o menos para enero tendríamos que viajar a Houston, así que todavía podremos recibirle aquí en México para diciembre, lo cuál nos hace muy felices, porque podremos festejar con usted el día de su... ¡Vyasa Puja! :):):).

Su sirviente Gopi Radha DD. 

P.D. De parte de mi hijo pequeño: "Querido Maharaja, espero que este bien y le mando mis respetuosas reverencias". Narada muni Das.  <img alt="laugh" height="23" src="http://hps-d6.monkeywarrior.com/sites/all/libraries/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/teeth_smile.png" title="laugh" width="23" />

HpS - Hare Krsna. Poco por poco estamos purificando nuestra corazon y tambien nuestra ambiente. Hay muchas oportunidades en Houston, Nila madhava Dhama, para desarrollar diferente programas de predica. Tambien mucha buen asociacion alla. Muchos devotos que tocan la corazon.

Sus hijos hazen arte, dibujo? Puede enviar poco arte juventil de Mexico aqui.

Please Maharaja, change the name of the real people here and delete the too much personal things, or if you prefer don’t post this letter at all and just reply to my email: XXX@ ABC.COM

Please accept my humble obeisances,

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada,

All glories to you,

Im ABC Devi Dasi, the XYZ Dasa's wife, regrettably is not nice write you this mail. I ask you forgive me for touch topics of this kind but I don’t have anyone more to resort to, I see myself with the hands tied, and my faith for Krishna tremble due this situation, really surpasses me.

XYZ is going through a very bad time. I asked to a lady devotee who make astral chart and she says me that he is selfish now and in a very bad astrological period, with desires of sense gratification so much, everything too much rajasic… he appears in my astrological chart like Rahu, and in the last time he have told me that he doesn’t love me, that he want the divorce, even communicated for receive your approbation, something that don´t happened.

The worst of everything is that he has commented to the children about this separation, and them have fallen in a great sadness, but he not seeing it like that. Yesterday, I discovered with an enormous pain in my heart, that he has been writing with  DEF Devi Dasi your disciple. Talking about to be together and all this things… She was considered for me like one of my best friends… I have suffered enormously… ABC have given turn everything, blaming me like responsible.

Now he’s hypocrite, hurtful, offensive, violent with his words, is another person, different from whom I married. I joined him at  young age, I left the house of my parents, I don’t know anyone more like my half, and he is strongly discarding me.

Painfully, he doesn’t want that anyone know all of this because his ego. Even, he has told me that Krsna understand him and that is motiving him to separate, and that is difficult for me to accept it because for me and our children is enormous pain.

He says me that he performs Sankirtan and that he’s ecstatic and that I am the big problems if his life.

Maharaja, really, I don´t know what can I do… he is not in his right mind… Acts in a strange way. He has threatened that if I tell something about this, he will leave everything apart, company, family, etc. and he will go to maya. I have could tell about this situation only to UVW, due that I have felt harried and alone, and I don’t want that anyone know yet, and not offend him and he feel bad.

Excuse me, please, for this mail, but I’m alone, and I don’t want to ruin my spiritual life, that is the only real is being left me. I pray for your mercy, to bless me and know accept the things… For me the marriage is something sacred and used to saw it for so many years more. Now I don’t know what will happen, but I don’t want degrade myself.

Please accept my humble obeisances, again and again, forgive me and please, help me, your eternal servant XYZ DD.  

HpS - ASA  ---   First thing is just to pray to God. Some one may be nice Muslem girl and know Him very practically as Allah.  You have a practical relationship with Srila Prabhupada? If you met him you could talk with him? Do you find practical relationship with reading and discussing his books some times?   How is your relation with your ISKCON Diksa Guru?  Are you following the instructions of Srila Prabhupada (and his disciples) to engage in serivce to God?
Maybe ABC has been possessed by the Devil.  He and I talked for a long time about these things, but that was several months ago.  There may be deep psychological connection between people, Karmic connection, we were married in previous life. These are very strong things. They are more powerful than we can control unless we are on the spiritual platform. They attack the current marriage with someone else.

We must be aware of our best friend, the rascal Krsna!  He will always be our best friend. That is the nature of the Spiritual World. It is different than the Material World. Krsna is everybodies best friend. He doesn't feel that He is worthy of such affection. Everybody is trying to get everybody else closer to Krsna than themselves.  The Mothers want that their sons advance their relationship with Krsna more than they want to advance their own relationship. They feel their own relationship becoming closer in the fastest way when they advance the relationship of others.

I can't tell you that you won't die.

I can't tell you that there won't be a nuclear war or global plague.

I can't tell you that your husband won't go crazy and run off with another woman and go to Monte Carlo and become a big gambler and be killed by local criminals.

All these things are possible in this world. The Pandavas tried to avoid war with Duryodhana for years and years and years, but in the end it was Krsna's arrangement.

This is all because Krsna wants us back and now, unfortunately, you have made some advances to a very jealous lover, Krsna, and the fact is that He makes a lot of personal arrangements for His own happiness.
 

Love your husband as a person, as representative of God. Talk about these things with several good friends, intelligent enemies, family, in detail, or in general, like here in this Blog. Draupadi had to go through so much, but she always chanted her sixteen rounds a day and was sure that in the end she would understand why Krsna was putting her through so much pain. In the end she understood and was happy to have been so honored to take maybe the most important part in the whole Sankirtan of Krsnq, the Maha-bharata.

So, maybe send some more questions as they come. We feel that we are not giving such perfect advice, but we hope it helps.
 

Do not think that what you are going through is unique.  We all need to talk about these things. If a husband or wife has gone mad. O.K. Thay have gone mad. That does not mean that they are not our husband or wife.

I feel very respectful to my wife in my former Ashrama. In the end everything that happened was according to Dharma Sastras as described by Srila Prabhupada.
 

Action Item: Are you chanting 16-nice rounds with best effort, good effort, daily? Four principles?     If not, can you start now?  If not do you want to start and need advice about how to do it?

All Glories to Sripada Swami Maharaja and A.C. Prabhupada Swami Maharaja,

Hanumat Presaka Swami Maharaja Ki Jay, Goura Bhakta Vrnda Ki Jay, Radha Krsna Ki Jay

Dandavat Pranam,

Please accept my humble obeisanses unto Sri Guruji Maharaja’s padamacharan that after getting Gurujis reply (amrtavani)  all my darkness gone away as darkness vanish after sonlight comesup. Actually I am not so expert for handling computer or mobile not only that my mobile handset is also not upto the standard facilities of 4-G.  What types of photos Guruji wants from us? Please mention me.

HpS - Fotos of devotees in the Yatra. Your close associates. Your altar!!

Last time also I had requested Guruji to purchase a small digital camera for me but due to shortage of time Guruji could not collect. This time please arrang to bring one camera, it will helpful for us in future. I will hand over the value in Indian currency when Guruji arrive. I have no previous experience of such things so what Guruji feel satisfy, it will be best me us.

HpS - Please remind us in December. Now it is 3 October. Almost three months before we leave for India. 

In my presious letter, I had mentioned for going Mandir, yes that is of Thoubal. We had several times discussed with Bonomali Prabha, Sadhubhusan Das and One Medical Doctor who is the friend of Dr. Nandalal, initiated bhakta  of Thoubal who is now running Thoubal Mandir and Partha Sarthi Das also in their capacity but could not find out any solution. They use the name of ISKCON frequently but did not follow not a singly system of ISKCON. Will we join with them and participate mandir activities such as arati, bhagavatam path, prasadam etc. so as to bring them in the ways of ISKCON padhaties? Last time when Guruji was in our Mandir, Sanaton Das explain them and take the openion of the bhaktas and take decision to follow the system of ISKCON slowly, slowly.

 Last Saturday, we eight members went to Imphal ISKCON and participated in the Tirtha Swami Maharaja’s 88^th Vyas Guru Pujah celebration. In such previous ISKCON functions in Imphal or Toubul the new ISKCON Centre where Sripad   Maharaja’s birth place and the birth place of Bonomali Prabhu, Sadhubhusan Das, Ekanath Das, none of them come up and participate such activiries.  On the 11^th October, 2016  also we some bhaktas and matajis will try to participate Sripad Maharaja’s Tirobhav in Imphal ISKCON.

HpS - I have similar problems with my Sanga, Godbrothers. I am frustrated sometimes that we don't get more help for the Mnistry of Education. Sometimes it is just that people have many other things to do which from there point of view are just as important services as what we are trying to do. So we chant HK/HR very strongly and laugh and smile.  Krsna knows what is happening. We keep trying to invite people to our point of view, keep looking for new ways to invite them, enthusiastic, but depend on Krsna for the result.

I will follow all suggestios of Haridas Prabhus about Guruji’s Thoubal programe. So I am also waiting Haridasa’s Prabhu’s India return and his letter or telephonic conversation.

May Radharani and Krsna give places in their padamcharan.

HpS - Thank you.

Yours fallen servant

Yamunesvara Das

HpS - As always, thank you for your letters!   People in Bombay, Kolkatta, are starting to make their final decisions about our Calendar in India. I think we can fix it soon.