Hare Krishna, beloved Gurudeva. AGTSP, PAMHO
I am writing with a sincere and respectful question that has been on my mind for some time. Recently, I have noticed that many devotees are still expressing interest in receiving first initiation from you. Some of them are even approaching other devotees in hopes of obtaining a recommendation.
At the same time, I clearly remember that you have mentioned on several occasions that you would not be giving further initiations. Because of this, there seems to be some confusion among the devotees.
With great respect, I would like to ask whether your position remains the same regarding first initiation, or if there has been any change. I only ask so that we may properly understand your desire and avoid any misunderstanding or unnecessary expectations among the devotees.
Please forgive me if this question is inappropriate in any way. I simply wish to serve your instructions faithfully.
Your servant,
CMDD
HpSwami - Hare Krsna. It is currently still the same. Anyone who performs a ritual sacrifice for Krsna takes Karmic reaction from the participants.
At our age we were just becoming to affected by that so we stopped.
In general, and seemingly from our medical help, our health and strength have become strong enough to travel as we are doing and we even think of initiating again, but sober analysis of the results immediately impairs us.
Makes us smile.
It would be nice if some of our disciples would start initiating.
O. K.?