Hare Krishna Gurudeva

Please accept my humble obeisances

All Glories to Srila Prabhupada!!

This is the continuation of my adventures.

HpS - Wandering Traviesa

On March 2nd, I travelled to Houston. I stayed in Govardhana Lila's house, where Aindavi is staying too. The first thing I did when I arrived, was to go to take darshan from Sri Sri Radha Nilamadhava. Many devotees told me that the deities were huge and very beautiful. And so, it was. After that, I went to the Goswami Academy. I met Subhra Mataji and she introduced me to all the teachers. She told me that I could observe any classroom that I want.

In the last day of my stay, I had a little interview with Subhra Mataji. I was so sad because I couldn't stay more time. However, the 3 full days in the school were awesome and highly productive. I asked her how she managed the spiritual life with the common knowledge that children must have. She told me something that got into my heart: The first step is to teach children how to be a good human being.

That means values, good relationships with the others and spiritual connection integrated with the subjects of the school. I have noticed that most of the kids in the school were from families of different cultures. Even, in the library I found many books about jewish and catholic traditions. So, with Subhra Mataji's message plus all the instructions that I received from university about interculturalism, I realized that this is the way that I want to follow. I'd like to promote the integration of different cultures, religions, life styles... because, in the end, they are only different ways to reach God. And of course, I'd like to promote education in values. Sometimes, in the temples or churchs, we only focuse on the rituals, but I think it's also important our self-development. And I know that what I want to teach, it's what I have to practise. So, that's the realization of all my trip.

HpS - Super. They commented about your visit and want you and so many devotees to join their community. Prabhuapada says that a real brahmana does not need any help to start a school. She, he, it will sit down by the side of the road and open a school for teaching Vedic knowledge. Do it!!! Teach!!!

On the other hand, all this 3 days in Houston, I had the excellent association of Aindavi mataji. She was very nice and kind. She used to cook breakfast for both. I know she's a great teacher and children really love her. I'd like to meet her again.

On March 5th, I went to Oakland (California) to visit my relatives. I'm staying with them for a couple of days. Yesterday, we went to a Mormon church. I didn't know anything about them. What I liked most is the importance they give to the family and the values ​​that must be cultivated in it. It was a nice visit for learning. My relatives and I are planning to go to the Berkeley temple for Gaura Purnima. And two days later I will be returning to Peru.

HpS - Koruna Virus?

I will write you a letter with my reflections and meditations of the whole trip.

Thank you for your encouragement and for reading this letter.

Looking forward for the next letter,

Rukmini dd

HpS - Next letter. These reports are super!