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AGTSP

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Hare Krsna beloved Guru Maharaj

Hope that when you get this report you are feeling recovered from your trip and your health is fine. Always praying to Lord Nrisimhadev, for Him to have us under his loving protection.

In my last report, I told you I was having a lack of enthusiasm while chanting my rounds. So I pray to Krsna, for him to help me and give me inspiration. And the inspiration I got was remembering that I count with the guidance of  a Spiritual master that is so merciful, that connects every day to make the morning program with us. So, spite I didn´t want to have internet at home (cause when I need use it at work or my sisters house), I did it with the purpose of connecting to japa joe, having yours and devotees association, and try to recover my lost enthusiasm…..and it worked!!!! 

Its amazing how sadhu sanga can help a lonelier like me!!

HpS - We can't live without your association!

So now, I can report that I’m chanting 16 enthusiastic rounds and following strictly 4 principles. Also when I go to work or to the temple, while traveling, I also chant, between 6 and 8 more rounds. Now I’m starting to feel the strength that good rounds can give.

HpS - Then Krsna will send sincere people to whom you can communicate what you are experiencing. Prasadam is better than hamburgers and Japa is better than worrying about things!

Regarding my sadhana,I must admit that I know im not following the program in the proper order, but im trying to do my best, as im also trying to involve Antonia in it.  I’m waking up at 5 to chant rounds. Chant until 6.30 when I take the laptop to my daughters room, and make Mangal Aratik together , with you. We been having good night conversations about what he hear on NOI  (something funny: we have a cat, Tomato. Everytime he hears we are chanting with you, he starts scratching the rooms  door for coming in and participate in the program!!!!!..How big is the effect of the Holy Name in every living entity!!) When Antonia left to school, I finish my rounds.

HpS - Solid program. 89% perfect!

Actually, im working with my family, but there is a possibility, that im going to administrate the temples restaurant. At  the present, we don’t have permission for functioning, so im doing the service of putting everything in legal order, so that we can distribute presadam in a proper way. Is very important to remember how  SP wanted things that regards preaching, to be done.  I remember once reading that SP said that devotees should be exemplary citicenz. I think that also applies to the functioning of the temple. So, we are trying to do that.

HpS - Jaya!!!  In Kali yuga the best we can expect with ISKCON or public administration is about 80% perfect, no? The rest we have to adjust by the mercy of Hari Nama!

My fixed services in the temple are going for flowers, making garlands and cook for the Deities. I did want to improve the quality of the food offer, so I took and Indian cuisine class, with an Indian mataji. She teaches us many secrets for tasty food so that we can make a nice offer!!!   Also, we make service at home with Antonia; pijamas and jewelery for the Deities.

Thank you very much for your answer about free will, it clarifies things a lot. You also told me to read SB 1.6.37, and it was a nice answer. What I mostly like was the part that sais “The freedom surrendered to the Lord does not mean that the devotee becomes dependent in every respect.” Ufff…very, very clear!!!

HpS - Pancha Tattva Das has similar question in his letter that we answer today!

Also I read in Krsna Book, part 3 chapter 16 “spiritual instruction for Vasudeva”, when he talk to his sons, Krsna and Balaram and said “You are the owners of this cosmic manifestation and, actually, this manifestation creates itself only for your pastimes”. I’ve read and heard many times of the glories of the Lord but, this two answers together, calmed my heart and give me a better perspective that this hole voragine has never been about me…its always been about him…and I love it!!!

There are no words that can explain how grateful I am for Srila Prabhupada, all of these questions would never been answer unless it was for Him.

Also , I would like to tell you Gurudev, that if there is any service that I can do for you, like transcribing, translating or traducing( Does that word exist???) please let me know, I would be honored of being of any help to you in your Sankirtan.

I absoluty know im not worthy at all, but hope someday to be able to make a quality service for you and SP….

Aspiring to be your disciple,

Pundavanika dd

Jay Nimai!! Jay Nitay!! Jaya Srila Prabhupada!!!

HpS - We are looking for devotees to transcribe the lectures we did on Start Meetinig for NOI. We can't find them now but watch for a notice.