Hare Krishna,

Maharaja, please accept my respectful obeisances!

All glories to Srila Prabhupada!

Maharaja, thanks for hosting us. The mangal aarti on the porch was very beautiful. Especially with the calming waves of the ocean and the rainbows appearing during Japa time.

Thank you for your text about Krishna Life! It's a great idea! I see that it's a great program and the devotees look happy.

I'm looking forward to Rupanuga Vedic College, and the temple president is eagerly awaiting my return. I'm excited to go back! I'm really learning a lot there.

What should my five year brahmacari plan be Maharaja??

HpS - Very simple. Stay as a Brahmacari as you develop your style and community of and for Sankirtan.

First thing is Holy Names. Secondary is which Ashrama, but good at your age and situation is to shoot for permanent B'cari, Sannyasa, at this point.

Would I spend at least 3 months at RVC, and then go to other ashrams to check them out as well? Like Krishna Life?

HpS - After a couple of months in RVC you will be in better position to answer this question.

Plus I would like to go back in the Sankirtan Van again and learn from Brighupati Prabhu.

So I was hoping to go to the RVC, where I see that the disciples are preaching by example. Hopefully I could learn how to be a gentleman! And learn sastra too!

With five years ahead to please you and four different plans, I was hoping to split the time between them and kinda just do everything. Is this a good idea Maharaja?

HpS - Again, get situated in the RVC plan, as you can, then, then, then look at broader options with that persepctive.

Seeking your guidance,

Jaya Hari das

ASA - JHD commits to become member of BRC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsWQRI6VuzQ