Hare Krishna Maharaj,

Please accept my humble obeisances, all glories to Srila Prabhupada and Gurudev.

We checked your recent post about the visiting the "Richmond, VA" (Aug 26th to Sep 3rd) and we are very glad to see even knowing your trip before.

A bit about myself, an Architect (Computers/Software) working in SAN environment (where all the Big/Enterprise companies store their data - Final destination). As part of the job (designing a solutions to the problems), I get a chance to meet/interact people at different levels (all the way up in the chain), gave me an opportunity to learn to control my anger, patience and respect the people who they are irrespective of their level (understood even a person at the lowest level can create a bigger problem or save from it, every small thing has its purpose in Krishna's creation).

I can see a big difference in my thinking/behavior before and after (joining Krishna’s movement) and gave me an opportunity to see the life in a different view.

Earlier, I used to have a question always "Why did I come to US, in spite of having everything - a high paid, well respected and technically high challenging Job and finally I got my answer. If I would have been in INDIA, the false ego filled life, would never get an opportunity to meet great devotees and get their blessings to join in Krishna's service (the ultimate goal of the life)

I sincerely pray/beg the lord, no matter what happened in my life, never take a way my chanting and the service to the Vaishnavas/Devotees and the lord.

And I completed my "disciple course" and gave me an opportunity to understand the importance of the "spiritual master" in progressing in this path. And also attended "24 hour Kirtan in New Vrindavan" recently (all Richmond Group) and tasted a bit of "Krishna's mercy".

Please provide me your trip details (Flight timings) Maharaj, I will come and receive you at the Airport.

More when you visit us in Richmond (a bit lengthy letter).

Hare Krishna,

Your humble servant

-Srinivasa/Kameswari

               HpS - AGTSP    paoho.  So very nice to year from you. This is our last day of this USA tour. We have visited, Houston, Denver, Boise and finally San Jose, California. Tomorrow back to our base in Nashville. Why don't you give us a call on our cell phone this weekend. 209 505-3219!   Thank you!!!    Waiting to hear from you. A very nice letter. You are very fortunate. You have a lot more work to do.