Letters to the editor

AgtSP, plase accept my most humble obeisances.

Hare Krishna dear Guru-maharaja! Here Pratibhanu from Chile (currently living in Campina Grande-Brazil, with Maharaja Danvantari Swami)

I hope you are fin about health in these days. 

I wrote a very long report, I don´t know if you received it, if you don´t, I´ll write it again in my next letter.

HpS - AGTSP!!!! Paoho.   No, I don't have any old letters from you!

We are living in a comunity of devotees here, and here is a very good devotee -like all the devotees- : Atmanivedana prabhu, a Dhanvantari Swami´s disciple: he told me that he wants to give me one of his silas, a saligrama, because me and my wife want to workship silas. So, this prabhu wants to know if you agree with this. What do you think about this? Then I can give to him your answer.

At your lotus feet, 

Pratibhanu das

HpS - ASA --- It is very serious thing, like having children. Have you been regular in chanting your rounds, mangala arati, gayatri's?

iHare Krishna  Maharaja,

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Esta bien, no hay problema maharaja, disculpado <img alt="cheeky" height="23" src="http://www.hps.monkeywarrior.com/sites/all/libraries/ckeditor/plugins/smiley/images/tongue_smile.png" title="cheeky" width="23" /> , no es Mexico es en Panama el poster del RATHA YATRA 
soy de Panama Bhakta Juanka de Panama se acuerda de mi ? its fine if you dont hahaha .


Haribol 

Juan Carlo 

HpS - Hmmmm? Has ido a Peru. Estuvimos en contact en Peru un ano pasado??

Hare Krishna  Maharaja

No nunca e estado en Peru Su Santidad , soy un bhakta de panama maharaja creo que me confunde con alguien en peru.
 

me imagino que no se acuerda de mi maharaja, es que tambien deje de escribir como 6 meses perdi el contacto con ud ,mis mas sinceras disculpas . Si ud quiere le cuento sobre mi solo pregunteme lo que ud quiera y yo respondo. 

El Sabado fue Ratha Yatra fue muy lindo y extatico  hubieron muchos devotos de Panama y de otros lados como de Costa rica , Mexico , Honduras y Trinidad . Ayer tambien estuve en las clases de su Santidad Guru Prasad Swami y me hable con el acerca de otra forma de hacer sankirtan y obtuve una respuesta muy buena . :)

HARIBOL! 

Bhakta Juanka 
 

HpS - ASA  -  O.K. TlgaSP.   Si estamos oyendo de su Rathayatra aqui tambien. Quien es su familia? Que hacen? Son devocionales?

Todas las glorias a srila Prebhupada
Todas las glorias a S.S Hanumatpresaka swami
 
Reciba mis mas humildes y respetuosas reverencias guru maharaj postrado a sus pies de loto

asa - agtsp, pies de loko.

... me atrevo a pedirle que derrame un poco de su misericordia para su humilde sirviente.

asa-$6/minuto. -[;o)/\__

Desde hace aproccimadamente 4 años que llevo practicando mis 4 principios  y desde este diciembre subí mi canto del santo nombre a 16 rondas denuevo, dos años y medio practicando mi sadhana 
En los últimos tres años y medio estado en el servicio de obras de teatro que se realizan en cada festividad de Nueva Nilacala Mandhir, como le había informado anteriormente.
He participado por gracia de Krisna de dos  Ratra Yatra en la realización de la obra de teatro que se presentan en el festival, actualmente le pedí al encargado del templo Govinda Carana Das que me diera otro servicio mas , el cual es limpiar el templo los viernes , preparar la parafernalia de Srila Prabhupa para su vyasa puja , la madre Deivi Rhada Devi Das me a estado enseñando como ofrecer los diversos elementos a Srila Prabhupada en sus nombres en sánscrito , asi como el orden que deben de llevar a colocarlos en la charola. 
 
He entendido que cantar mis rondas, seguir los 4 principios y hacer servicio, son la base de una relación sana y progresiva con Krisna y la bendición del Guru, pero también entiendo que es necesario refugiare en un maestro espiritual genuino , en el cual uno tenga un sentimiento de inspiración en conciencia de krsna, por lo anterior y con mucho respeto me atrevo a pedirle y me gustaría mucho que usted me de iniciación he intrusión para seguir caminando en conciencia de Krisna  ,hablé de esto con la madre Radhika Devi Das, que es mi autoridad  y con el encargado del templo Prabhu Govinda Carana Das y también con la madre Asta Sakhi de México les pedí orientación y están enterados de mi deseo de tomar refugio en usted  , me pidieron  que le informará de este deseo y que esperará su respuesta ¿cuándo viene a Guadalajara?
 
Se despide de usted su eterno sirviente el mas pequeño baktha miguel ignacion Valenzuela

asa - vamos a guadalajara???  we did not know.   posible no mas en esta vida. nuestra cambio de cuerpo es pronto.  por favor, favor, favor lea http://www.jayarama.us/peru/archivos/guru-tattva-es.txt

para entender nuestra comprehension de Guru-tattva y escribir su comentario aqui!   Aparece todo muy bien!

PAMHO

AGTSP

AGTSSGN

Hare Krsna beloved Guru Maharaj

Hope that when you get this report you are feeling recovered from your trip and your health is fine. Always praying to Lord Nrisimhadev, for Him to have us under his loving protection.

In my last report, I told you I was having a lack of enthusiasm while chanting my rounds. So I pray to Krsna, for him to help me and give me inspiration. And the inspiration I got was remembering that I count with the guidance of  a Spiritual master that is so merciful, that connects every day to make the morning program with us. So, spite I didn´t want to have internet at home (cause when I need use it at work or my sisters house), I did it with the purpose of connecting to japa joe, having yours and devotees association, and try to recover my lost enthusiasm…..and it worked!!!! 

Its amazing how sadhu sanga can help a lonelier like me!!

HpS - We can't live without your association!

So now, I can report that I’m chanting 16 enthusiastic rounds and following strictly 4 principles. Also when I go to work or to the temple, while traveling, I also chant, between 6 and 8 more rounds. Now I’m starting to feel the strength that good rounds can give.

HpS - Then Krsna will send sincere people to whom you can communicate what you are experiencing. Prasadam is better than hamburgers and Japa is better than worrying about things!

Regarding my sadhana,I must admit that I know im not following the program in the proper order, but im trying to do my best, as im also trying to involve Antonia in it.  I’m waking up at 5 to chant rounds. Chant until 6.30 when I take the laptop to my daughters room, and make Mangal Aratik together , with you. We been having good night conversations about what he hear on NOI  (something funny: we have a cat, Tomato. Everytime he hears we are chanting with you, he starts scratching the rooms  door for coming in and participate in the program!!!!!..How big is the effect of the Holy Name in every living entity!!) When Antonia left to school, I finish my rounds.

HpS - Solid program. 89% perfect!

Actually, im working with my family, but there is a possibility, that im going to administrate the temples restaurant. At  the present, we don’t have permission for functioning, so im doing the service of putting everything in legal order, so that we can distribute presadam in a proper way. Is very important to remember how  SP wanted things that regards preaching, to be done.  I remember once reading that SP said that devotees should be exemplary citicenz. I think that also applies to the functioning of the temple. So, we are trying to do that.

HpS - Jaya!!!  In Kali yuga the best we can expect with ISKCON or public administration is about 80% perfect, no? The rest we have to adjust by the mercy of Hari Nama!

My fixed services in the temple are going for flowers, making garlands and cook for the Deities. I did want to improve the quality of the food offer, so I took and Indian cuisine class, with an Indian mataji. She teaches us many secrets for tasty food so that we can make a nice offer!!!   Also, we make service at home with Antonia; pijamas and jewelery for the Deities.

Thank you very much for your answer about free will, it clarifies things a lot. You also told me to read SB 1.6.37, and it was a nice answer. What I mostly like was the part that sais “The freedom surrendered to the Lord does not mean that the devotee becomes dependent in every respect.” Ufff…very, very clear!!!

HpS - Pancha Tattva Das has similar question in his letter that we answer today!

Also I read in Krsna Book, part 3 chapter 16 “spiritual instruction for Vasudeva”, when he talk to his sons, Krsna and Balaram and said “You are the owners of this cosmic manifestation and, actually, this manifestation creates itself only for your pastimes”. I’ve read and heard many times of the glories of the Lord but, this two answers together, calmed my heart and give me a better perspective that this hole voragine has never been about me…its always been about him…and I love it!!!

There are no words that can explain how grateful I am for Srila Prabhupada, all of these questions would never been answer unless it was for Him.

Also , I would like to tell you Gurudev, that if there is any service that I can do for you, like transcribing, translating or traducing( Does that word exist???) please let me know, I would be honored of being of any help to you in your Sankirtan.

I absoluty know im not worthy at all, but hope someday to be able to make a quality service for you and SP….

Aspiring to be your disciple,

Pundavanika dd

Jay Nimai!! Jay Nitay!! Jaya Srila Prabhupada!!!

HpS - We are looking for devotees to transcribe the lectures we did on Start Meetinig for NOI. We can't find them now but watch for a notice.

Dear Gurudeva!

PAMHO, AGTSP !!!

We are still here fighting with our sadhana vaidhi (16R, 3G, 4P, SB, BG, KB, Sankirtan, Sadhu Sangha, etc) Sorry we move very slowly, and very little in these 15 years, but we are a little better than before. We get depressed much to see how much lust, anger and greed still remains in us, but do not lose hope, and try to subject us to his instruction, the most basic (the vote) ... We are confident that one day we can be helpful to you Gurudeva wanted ...

HpS - AGTSP paoho.   We think that wherever you go you are infecting everyone with your conscioussness. You have nice wife and nice family. You are doing wonderful service in a difficult situation. Srila Prabhupada said that he wanted to go faster in Grhastha ashrama but then in the end he saw that Krsna had a wonderful plan for him and all of his life was a preparation for that. Keep on praying and associating here!!!!

I want to inform you that the asrahm of Chosica was rented. We moved her things (danda, books and other) Puspa home Gopal Prabhu (My former neighbor) ... We could not take him to Chaclacayo. Now in my old house, where you went sometimes for reception, lives Gandharva Prabhu. When you come to Chosica, you can stay home Kanu Pandit Prabhu, or Prabhu Arunaksha Puspa Gopal, all places comfortable enough to receive it.

HpS - Thank you. You moved the locker? You have the key?  Most of the things are books. Few clothes, soap etc. They could be distributed. Thank you very much for help with the hospitality.

Nimsar, through its secretary Gandharva Prabhu, invited us to give a small presentation on home schooling for the education congress here in Chosica, and we have accepted ... We request your blessings to develop something appropriate ...

Jaya!

Karuna Mayi, Sita, and Arjuna are regularly following their courses with Lakshman Prabhu, and continue to service in the Temple, I think that letters of recommendation must be there, and we have asked Lakshman to be a kind of facilitator of these documents .. . The last time we spoke with you, there was talk of initiation (1st and 2nd Arjuna Karuna and Sita) the next time you come. That's fine Gurudeva? We can see some special date, Janmastami?

HpS - Sounds very, very nice to us! Forcing the donkey to a faster road!

Mr. Nrishimhadeva praying, Krsna Balarama for protection, watch Gurudeva.

                                                                                                                                                                   His silly disciple Anandamaya days.

(Traducion google traductor)

HpS - When we write in simple Spanish or English and use general words then Google Translator works very well! We have to get more and more in pure goodness! Understand what are the priorities and do them well. That is Vaidhi bhakti, understanding which services are most priority.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada

Pleace accept my humble obediences..

Hare Krishna Gurudev!!!       We are Always following your steps by this blog    ...We send one letter report one month ago but something happend you didnt recibe it..sorry im stupid with tecnology...

HpS - ASA - AGTSP paoho. It is always very, very refreshing to hear from you. Your other letter arrived just after we left for India and we couldn't answer any mail during that month. We sent a notice about the stop of mail during that month! I was hoping to still find those letters.

I'm wrighting from bhakta Nokia....Im in Chapadmalal, MdP...I came here for resting of maratons book distribution for some weeks . Radha Krishna deities from MdP yatra wanted me to serve them so They been for more than one month at my House in Chapa. NECTAR!!!!Tomorrow they are going back with their head pujari.Hmmmm!!

HpS - Who is Head Pujari?

​We did a lot of nice service for Krishna at the Loft...some sunday calsses,chanting kirtan,asosiate with devoties P.Mahajan,etc...

​We had lots of realization this month..Chanting very nice rounds and find a lot of material desires in our heart.    Jajajaaj...any way Im developing or trying to develop praying, talk with Krishna..And I think it work a lot..  Very Happy!!

And Im going to Bs As temple next Monday...Im going to meet with GGdG and talk about future service but I already talked something with Danwamtari Swami and Autorities of Nova Gokula for future service there (book distribution, leadering future bcris).  I have very good comunication with DwS and that makes me fell very good doing service under his guidence..

Any way Im having meeting with GGdG and then. I would like to ask you what is better to do if you think is necesary..

​We buying a very nice small van for book distribution, and if its possible and you like to transport you when come to Argentina..much better than the ones we had later ...

​I think Im like crazzy Bcry always runing of autorities..Sorry Im trying to surrender ,I feel some fear of autorities...I dont know maybe fear to loose my Liberty.jajjajaja.if we have!! And I always want to travel one place to another... Offfff!!!!!  This is bad????

​Thanks very much Im sure that all my realizations and my nice japas and every good things happend in my debotional life is cause of all your spiritual effort,strenght,desire to pleace Krishna and SP,,,,Thks for all your mercy...Sorry if Im not a Good devoty yet...Vanca kalpa.....your eternal servant PTD

​HARE KRISHNA HARE RAMA!!!!!!!

​HpS - HAre KRsna!!!   Typing all this on a Nokia 502 is incredible!   You must have tiny fingers like an ant!!!    All of your plans seem pretty good. Do you have any Sankirtan partners?  I think it is natural to be cautious about "authorities". NOI 5 explains that there are different levels of devotees and we should surrender to them in terms of their advancement. Gopis are good citizens of Vraja, they have their confidential group within Vraja and they have a unique relationship with the Prince of Vraja. We should act the same way within ISKCON.
Send us more news and thought here as you like. We give our thoughts on these questions in answer to similar letters also.
We are struggling to get very clear intelligence also, full morning program is wonderful and now we are struggling to get full evening program. We will do that by having it at 4.30PM. Later in the day the situation is just not stable enough.
Ask both Maharaja's about taking Sannyasa.
Your program seems fine: Distribute books, cultivate people who get books and come to ISKCON, train them as Sankirtaneros. Play with Krsna! Build Goloka Dhama.