2nd Mala and Diksa
Hare Krsna Gurudev Dandavat Pranam
I have two thing to check with you.
1. A backup japa mala for me. Want to have another Japa mala as a backup mala from you. Is it possible? Yes, then I will purchase another japa mala and give to you for japa and collect after that.
HpS - No, as far as we know only one set of initiated beads.
Of course, after sixteen rounds we can chant on any kind of counter.
If you lose those, then we can hold the whole mess in our hands and chant one maha-mantra. Prabhupada says that his chanting on a set of replacments for a lost set is not necessary.
I would put in front of his picture and pray.
2. My mother is doing japa for last 17-18 years. She does 20 rounds per day. 30 rounds on ekadashi. Follow all rules, cook and offer prasadam to lord, she already read SB, BG. She is a daily reader of SB at day time. Padma puran at night time.
I wanted her to get initiation from a vaisanava parampara.
I know there are ISKCON rules and procedures for initiation. Still am checking with you. Is it possible to get initiation from you.
She is a pious soul. She trust lord a lot. Worshipping lord for last 40+ years without fail. Am not saying this because she is my mother. Am saying because she is dedicated, witnessed her last 40 yeas.
Whatever you say will accept without any bad feelings.
Please help me to know your comments.
HpS - As you describe the situation, Yes. Certainly.
Of course, just as with Jiva Goswami Das, we need approval of the administrative side of ISKCON also.
Letter from Temple President.
In any case Krsna knows what she is doing!
