Hare Krishna Maharaj,
PAMHO. All glories to Srila Prabhupada!
It was so wonderful to see you, learn from you and have your association in Richmond. It really recharged my spiritual batteries… especially when you casually asked in a very serious tone “what is your position in Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s mission?”
Been trying to figure that out and since I can’t preach at work without stepping on toes, the best thing would be to go back to the college campuses. DC colleges all have bhakti clubs but no activity, so the goal is to get that up and going (unless you suggest something else!)
Been keeping up with readings and joined Subala Sakha Prabhu’s weekly conference calls (SB and BG) which keeps the mental energy stimulated. Also taking the BV College Disciple Course online as per Divyanam prabhu’s recommendation.
I've been working on the ‘get-up-early-and-get-rounds-done”--- I still do rounds scattered throughout the day, but the bead bag does get heavier as the day goes on so with your mercy, I hope to be able to combat that and get.it.done.
At first I found it coincidental that all the questions I came to Richmond with, but didn’t ask, were answered or talked about in your lectures. If that’s not paramatma speaking directly to me, I don’t know what is. It definitely cleared out the "spiritual pipeline" for lack of a better word. As you always say “back to Godhead!”
Everything is back to being God-centered. Not after career aspirations and nonsense, but still have some sense of ambition channeling towards sankirtan movement. I also hear you playing the flute a lot in my head...(random tidbit you should know?)
But just taking it one day at a time. Hoping to become a “formal refugee” soon and eventually qualify to serve you. Definitely need to build a strong knowledgebase so I can preach forward so please bestow your mercy upon me.
I pray that your health progresses and your projects are going successful.
humblest regards,
Sarita
HpS - ASA --- It was also very nice to see you. DC clubs seem fine, but you can preach everwhere. You can display your effulgence, and your smile. Prabhupada says that these are two potencies of a purified soul and you can use them to attract people. Once they want to talk you can say,well my old Indian Grandpa used to say... and then cite Prabhupada!
"I am the taste in water, the light of the sun, fragrance of the earth."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3yt2aH42JE (Sunshine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkGS263lGsQ (Originally sung by Radharani)
Know your level, know there level, give the proper medicine.