Letters to the editor

Please accept my obeisances at your immaculate lotus feet. Eternal thanks for being my Guru Maharaja🙏🎶🙏🎶🌷🌻🌹🙇🏻‍♀️

All Glories To Srila Prabhupada!!

Al Glories to You , my espiritual master eternal🙏🙏🙏🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🎶🌹🌻🌷💐

I was traveling back home and someone threw a rock at the window near where I was standing. A shard of glass fell on me, but it didn't hurt me. A man who was standing near that window hurt his head; fortunately, the others weren't hurt, although all the windows on that side shattered.

This made me think about everything I still want to do. One of the things is that I'd like you to hear all my songs to Krishna before you leave. The truth is, I'm really embarrassed to post them.

When Franco created this YouTube channel for me, I felt uncomfortable posting my dances. And now my songs... I need to learn to dance well. In fact, I almost always make up steps, etc., which is why it takes me so long to post.

I always trembled before dancing, but when I enter the world of the pastime, it makes me forget that I'm recording or that I'm on stage. Only when I remember Your words, Gurudev, and think that I'm contributing to Srila Prabhupada's sankirtan movement and think that our Krishna is pleased, does it make sense, and I want to do all the things I still need to do.

I remember your words, Gurudev: You used to tell me, "Later... later..." to some questions I once asked in public. And I thought... yes! I'm leaving a lot of things for "later." And I don't deserve your answer.

Here, with all the shame I feel for posting this... ☺, are some of my feelings toward our Govinda. I hope you like my Gurudeva and help my son Gopal remain a devotee forever. Eternal thanks for blessing my son.

 https://youtu.be/ASTfUYwn_AY?si=919babAPor_NCO5i

I translated it especially for you, beloved Gurumaharaja🙏🙏🙏🎶🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️

Trying to please His adored Lotus Heart, taking refuge eternally in the sweet dust of His immaculate lotus feet:

Radha Japa Prati Jalpa Devi Dasi

HpS/ASA - We, agtSP, will look at them.

Why did you break the window?

It sounds like a crime against humanity, and ultimately Krsna, everything belongs to Him, no?

Even if we neglect to offer proper respects to a richman, or big scholar, even if he is atheist, Krsna will not be happy with us because He has awarded these things.

Thank you.

Hare Krishna Guru Maharaja,

Please accept my humble obeisances. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

Below is text of recent announcement from Bhakti Vikāsa Trust

We are pleased to announce the release of the new three-volume book The Mood and Mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda by Bhakti Vikāsa Swami.

This work presents a detailed, systematic study of Śrīla Prabhupāda’s instructions, ideals, and vision for ISKCON. A must-read for all who wish to serve him with clarity and purpose.

Srila Prabhupada is the very life of ISKCON, and service to him is the sure means of success, both for the members of ISKCON and the institution as a whole. But what exactly did Srila Prabhupada want and expect from his followers? What were his plans and his hopes? How relevant are his instructions today? Can we change or neglect them?

Investigation of these vital questions makes The Mood and Mission of Srila Prabhupada essential reading for all devotees who wish to serve Srila Prabhupada in the best possible way.

Also below is link to short intro by the author

https://youtu.be/qsnHpPFurKA

Some details about the book(s)

Name: The Mood and Mission of Śrīla Prabhupāda

Publisher: Bhakti Vikas Trust

Publication Year: 2025

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 2036

Weight: 5300 gms

ISBN: 978-93-82109-85-3

Table Of Contents

Volume 1

Preface, Editorial Notes, Acknowledgements, Introduction

Part I: Opening Topics

Part II: Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Exalted Position

Part III: ISKCON: Definition, Aims, Scope

Part IV: Śrīla Prabhupāda’s Success

Volume 2

Part V: The Hare Kṛṣṇa “Movement”

Part VI: Societal Perspectives and Initiatives

Part VII: Four Aphorisms

Part VIII: Specific Programs

Part IX: Preaching to Various Types of People

Part X: Political Initiatives

Part XI: Beyond Designations, but Highlighting Regional Differences

Volume 3

Part XII: Highest Welfare Work

Part XIII: Other Religious Paths – Perspectives and Interactions

Part XIV: Śrīla Prabhupāda and His Disciples

Part XV: Wayward Disciples

Part XVI: Rāgānugā-Bhakti and Imitation

Part XVII: Organization and Management

Part XVIII: The Future of His Movement

Appendixes

Index

Your servant,

Gopal

HpS/ASA - AgtSP! Thank you. We have the set and will start reading it soon. All of Maharaja's books that we have read have been solid, inspiring, powerful, practical.

We stand before him like a cat admiring a king. in our ASA we take our Mission Statement from the Preface to NoI.

Our Mission is to help Lord Caitanya in His Mission of giving the Science of Krsna Consciousness to humanity at large by empowering our selves by studying to works of the Six Goswami such as NoI.

Hare Krishna, Gurudeva!

Please accept my humble obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

So Sadhu Sanga was amazing !

ASA - 🐵 💥 💥 💥

Last year the main problem was that there was a 45 minute to 1 hour wait time for prasadam.

The organizers (Govinda Charan das and his wife Rasika Shiromani Mataji) are very conscious of these types of things.

They really want to provide the best experience ever. So this year,

they picked a huge resort center that had a much better capacity.

Almost 4,000 devotees dined with ease and had little or no wait time!

ASA - 🐷 indeed it is an act of God!

They were serving with 20 double lines manned by about 50 hotel staff.

Everyone loved the prasadam!! (Me too!)

The head chef, Daruka Das, had me on the "A team" this year.

Which basically just means that we wake up and start frying the paneer really early.

I also helped with the salad prep.

HpS - For whom were you cooking?

Here are some photos!

Oh! ... ... Including the spontaneous Mangal Arati that me and Sunanda das had in the hotel lobby.

This was one of the highlights of the trip this year, because he happened to have Lord Nityananda's Holy Paduka with him and we worshipped Them during mangal aarti. 🐒🐒🐒

And when I was at Radha Kalachandji's dharma, ... ... I got to worship Radha Kalachandji !!!! Thank you !!! 🙇🙇🙇 HpS/ASA - AgtSP!!! Paoho....

Also, there are some photos of the beautiful Goverdhan Sila that someone brought to the kitchen. (I guess He was hungry!!) 🍰🍰🍰🍰

Mangal Aarti ki Jaya!!

Your servant,

Jaya Hari das

HpS/ASA - Along with CCD/SDD report this is great. The ultimate basis is the hearing and chanting, no? The potency of the Kirtan.

A danger is that it becomes to much of a professional show and there is no advancement as a society: https://vedabase.io/en/library/bg/4/10/#bb1200

Is true?

Hare Krishna, dear Gurudeva, Pamho, AGTSP!

My wife and I are doing very well. We're trying to do service as much as we can. Now we have the opportunity to travel to Cusco. By the mercy of Govardhana prabhu, we have been invited to preach a little and take advantage of the opportunity for RR to get to know Cusco.

HpS/ASA - Super. AgtSP!!

In the afternoons I will be teaching some seminars (communication, leadership, conflict resolution), and in the morning I will be conducting a series of sastric studies (ISO, NOI, and NOD).

My courses are going very well. I have 12 Bhakti Vaibhava students, 7 Bhakti Sastris, and 8 in Introduction to Bhakti Yoga. I am very happy with my service. I learn a lot from my students, and they fill me with enthusiasm to continue my service. It is very enriching to hear the students' realizations and perspectives. There is a lot of participation and interaction in my classes.

ASA - SUPER, SUPER!

My donkey is lame.

We are doing pre surgery tests to renew its legs, if possible.

It makes it a little difficult for us to get around, but it's okay, no problem.

I have insurance, so I don't have to spend anything.

If I didn't, I wouldn't bother doing all that business that costs thousands of soles.

There are more important things to invest in with Laxmi, like prasadam distribution, etc.

HpS/ASA - We just came back from the Audiologist. Very nice lady, associate of Mother Guru bhakti Devi Dasi.

Our donkey is also 'lame', rather hearing impaired.

The recommended hearing aids at $7000.

That's $90/month over the never 84-months [seven years].

Is it worth it?

We have been experiencing a lot of dwindling of our bodily parts during the last few weeks, maybe two months.

Like you, we don't want to spend our actual cash on a doomed donkey.

The Kauravas were continuing to exist on the results of sinful acts only. So, purify the body of it's resources of sinful acts eg. eating more than necessary.

Find out what are the real, transcendental, resources and continue using that.

We have a Standby Ticket on the plane to a good destination, no?

Nabadvipa with Srila Prabhupada and Nimai?

Yet, they may call us at any moment: Standby passenger, Laksman agra ja Das, HpSwami ... ASA.. please report to Gate 108 for an immediate departure.

Do you have all you need packed into your carry-on luggage?

We are participating 100% in the FMS. Yet, we aren't involved much in the Sunday classes. It overlaps with the temple service and festivals. Also, our organizer is very demanding and wants the service to be guaranteed by Tuesday at the latest, which is a bit complicated for me. Besides, I'm getting older and have to make way for other younger devotees. I've translated for you for many years. I have wonderful memories and funny anecdotes. One day I will write about it, as a tribute to your wisdom, your preaching spirit, and your unique and fun character.

ASA - 🐷 🐖 🐖

That's what I wanted to tell you for now. I don't usually write much. You know what I do, my loyalty to you, to Srila Prabhupada, to ISKCON (Chosica).

Thank you so much for the mercy you shower on this, your unconditional servant,

Laksmana-agraja das (LAD)

(Better known as the Blue Baboon)

ASA - We know you as both. How does Srila Prabhupada know you?

Hope your trip to Cusco has been great. Heard you will be visiting historical sites especially for the imolument of Raman-reti Devi Dasi!!

Than you!

Hare Krsna Gurudev

Please accept my humble and respectful obeisances.

All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

All glories to you.

Here Deva-Vrata das

Dear Gurudev, after a few months I am writing to you again. I haven't written since my annual report.

HpS - ... and after one month we are catching up on all of the Posts!!!!

As I wrote in my year-end report, spending those months with you in Spain and the Holy Dhama was the most powerful spiritual experience of my life.

HpS - Being together in Radha Kunda!

Living the complicated and detailed life of Sadhana Bhakti in Spain.

Traveling together from Radha kunda to Spain!!!

I am happy when I remember those moments, and I want them to remain forever in my memory to inspire my spiritual life.

Your kind qualities are immeasurable. When I speak of you, I can't help but be moved and filled with feelings of admiration and love for you.

HpS - AgtSP who can make human beings out of mud.

Also, as a contrasting feeling, I feel that I am unqualified to have a teacher of your stature; you are very exalted to me. My prayer to Krishna is to follow in your footsteps and become your disciple (a disciple is someone who follows someone's discipline, you said).

Dear Gurudev, after my experience with you, my faith is stronger. I feel more mature on the path of Krishna consciousness. Although externally I have my challenges (waking up early, eating less, motivation, enthusiastic rounds, etc.), internally I feel that I am on the right path, AgtSP and Agtyou, on the path to Krishna.

The 16 rounds and the 4 principles are fine, by your mercy.

I strongly feel that my instrument in the ISKCON orchestra is the distribution of His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada's books. I ask for your blessings to be able to carry out this activity for the rest of this life and those to come. And to contribute the best I can so that Srila Prabhupada's books are in every home on this planet.

As a personal challenge, I set myself the goal of being well within myself. To become a happy and grateful person. I need to work on self-love, gratitude, and acceptance.

I also need to have better, more sincere, and real relationships with devotees.

Many personal challenges and I wish to polish this personality that is full of anarthas.

Sankirtana Report:

Books distributed as of March 2025: 623 bigs and small, and 11 Bhagavad Gitas.

We continue with the WhatsApp program "Bhagavata en familia" (Bhagavata in Family), where we send a daily Bhagavad Gita or Srimad Bhagavatam class to approximately 300 contacts.

Constantly reading Srila Prabhupada's books.

I have decided that I will not begin Bhakti Vaivabha yet, unless you instruct me to do so.

I traveled to Rosario and Mendoza, Argentina, and participated in their respective Ratha Yatras. In Rosario, I was at the book table and distributed (along with my mother—I invited her to help me at the book table) almost 40 books.

We drove to find Navina Nirada Prabhu in the province of San Juan, and he visited our neighborhood for two days. His association was very good; I had the opportunity to speak with him at length.

Well, Gurudev, sorry for the lengthy report.

I've been feeling a bit optimistic lately! I know good things are coming. Or we'll die trying!

Thank you for everything, Gurudev. It's impossible to repay a debt to a person like you. You are pure generosity, tenderness, and mercy. I hope to become your disciple.

Hare Krsna!

Deva Vrata das

HpS/ASA - Thank you!!!! Who are your neighbors in Cordoba. Campaklata DD, Sastric Studies Teacher and Wife (forget his name now!?), Madhavendra, Kesava Swami? What are you relations to them?

Especially the seven people in the last photo!!! 🐵 🐷 🐦 ...

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Hare Krsna Gurudev

Por favor acepte mis umildes y respetuosas reverencias

Todas las glorias a Srila Prabhupada

Todas las glorias a ti

Aquí Deva-Vrata das

Querido Gurudev, luego de unos meses vuelvo a escribirte, no había escrito desde mi reporte anual.

Como te escribí en el reporte de fin de año, haber estado junto a ti esos meses en España y el Santo dhama, fue la experiencia espiritual más fuerte en mi vida.

Soy feliz cuando recuerdo esos momentos y quiero que queden guardados en mi memoria por siempre para entusiasmar mi vida espiritual.

Tus cualidades bondadosas son inconmensurables. Cuando hablo de ti no puedo evitar emocionarme, y llenarme de sentimientos de admiración y amor hacia ti.

También, como sentimientos contrapuestos, siento que estoy descualificado para tener un maestro de tu talla, eres muy elevado para mí. Mi ruego a Krsna es poder seguir tus pasos y convertirme en tu discípulo (discípulo es aquel que sigue la disciplina de alguien, dijiste).

Querido Gurudev, luego de mi experiencia contigo mi fe es más firme. Me siento más maduro en el camino de conciencia de Krsna. Aunque externamente tengo mis desafios (levantarme temprano, comer menos cantidad, motivación, rondas entusiastas, etc. etc.) siento internamente que voy por buen camino, AgtSP y Agtyou, en el camino a Krishna.

Las 16 rondas y los 4 principios están bien, por tu misericordia.

Siento fuertemente que mi instrumento en la orquesta de lskcon es la distribución de libros de Su Divina Gracia Srila Prabhupada. Pido tus bendiciones para poder realizar esta actividad todo el resto de esta vida y las que sigan. Y aportar lo mejor que pueda para que los libros de Srila Prabhupada estén en cada hogar de este planeta.

Como desafío personal me propuse estar bien conmigo mismo. Volverme una persona contenta y agradecida. Necesito trabajar con amor propio, gratitud y aceptación. 

También poder tener mejores relaciones con los devotos, más sinceras y reales.

Muchos desafíos personales y deseo pulir esta personalidad que está llena de anarthas.

Reporte de Sankirtana:

libros distribuidos a marzo de 2025: 623 entre grandes y chicos y 11 Bhagavad Gita.

Seguimos con el programa de WhatsApp "Bhagavata en familia" donde enviamos una clase diaria de Bhagavad Gita o Srimad Bhagavatam a aproximadamente 300 contactos.

Leyendo constantemente los libros de Srila Prabhupada.

He decidido que no voy a empezar el Bhakti Vaivabha aún, a no ser que tú me lo instruyas.

Viajé a Rosario y Mendoza, en Argentina, y participé de los respectivos Ratha Yatra. En Rosario estuve en la mesa de libros y distribuimos (junto a mi madre -que la invite a que me ayudara en la mesa de libros-) casi 40 libros.

Fuimos en auto a buscar a Navina Nirada prabhu a la provincia de San Juan y estuvo de visita 2 días en nuestro barrio. Muy buena su asociación, tuve la oportunidad de hablar bastante con él.

Bueno Gurudev, perdón por lo extenso del reporte.

Siento un aire de optimismo en los últimos tiempos! Sé que se vienen cosas buenas. O moriremos en el intento!

Gracias por todo Gurudev. Es imposible pagar la deuda con una persona como tú. Eres pura generosidad, ternura y misericordia. Espero convertirme en tu discípulo.

Hare Krsna!

Deva Vrata das

HpS/ASA - Hare Krsna. Have we met before? We don't have any recollection of your good self.

Yes Maharaj, first time in Peru 2008, then in Monterrey, Mexico 2012, I was in charge of the program together with Gadadhara Gosai. After in 2023 in Monterrey. Also in 2014 in Houston.

Have you done book distribution like this before?

We started doing sankirtan in 2004 and in some way or other have been connected with this service since then. From 2010 we started to go more frequently to the universities and by Guru and Krishna's mercy we started this project and now we're asking blessings from all Vaishnavas to follow we this service.

Thank you Maharaj!!!

Your servant,

Jaya Gauranga dasa.

HpS - Is that you in the checkered shirt in the attached picture?

We still can't catch any memory of you!

Ooof! Yet, it is a great honor to be corresponding with you.

Please send us news and mercy from time to time.

B. S. Damodar Swami told us that Srila Prabhupada told him, and we have seen Purports with same formula, that in the secular university environment you fist talk about what is matter. They have their perspective and we can purify it with our perspective.

Then you can talk about non-material aspect to the self eg. it has free will, it is conscious, it has to make moral choices. ATMA.

Then you can talk about Jiva atma and Param atma.

...but you don't go to Bhagavan, mono theism, in the public setting, but if you establish a personal relation with them, then you can talk about God as a person, and even if you don't, if you can bring them to Param atma, then they can also find a personal relation in their own religious tradition!!!