All Glories to Sri Guruji Maharaja and Gouranga Mahaprabhu

Radha  Krsna Ki Jay and Goura Bhakta ki Jay

Please accept my humble obeisanses unto Sri Guruji's padamacharan that after getting Gurujis reply of my previous letter is so satisfy and clear all my darkness. I will try to follow the rules and regulations first then whenever necessary, I will enquire to Guruji Maharaja and other senior devotees of ISKCON.

HpS - ASA --  All glories to Srila Prabhupada, of whom we are very unqualified dogs running in the dust of his lotus feet.  Also, BG 6.7, 10.10-11, Introduction to NOI, all tell us that as we are in the mode of goodness, we will also feel very tangible inspiration from the Paramatma, "Now Krsna will send a Sadhu who can enlighten me on my transcendental eternal form".

We are planning to celebrate Krsnajanmasthami Utsav of our Group. After sandhya arati, the programme will start and will continue upto 12.00 midnight. The simple programme will be as such i) Nama sangkirtana of our group ii) Krsna Katha and  3) Nama Japa (loudly in group).

HpS-ASA -- We are trying to catch up on mail, so that we can answer in less than one week, but here we are after your Janmastami and ours. We have very small but nice community where our Ashrama is now.  We heard from Bhadravardana Das, Brahmacari, that Srila Prabhupada mentioned that on these long fast and festival days we can do 20-minutes Kirtan, 20-minutes Reading and 20-minutes Japa. We did that here in our group and the hours passed very nicely. By Japa we mean that each one chants on his own beads at his own pace. Chanting in group on the beads was never done to my knowledge while Prabhupada was here.

I came to know from a bhakta of Silchar  that Guruji is coming from 1st Jan.  to 15th Feb. 2017. Guruji please let me know the tentative programme from 1st Jan  to 15 Feb. 2017. So that we can arrange Guruji's Air Tickets, fixed sides and programme.

HpS - We are trying to fix things now. We only learned yesterday that we are confirmed in invitation to a an ISKCON-Christian Dialog in Tirupati January 2, and then a Bhagavata mela with Bhaktas from many different Sampradayas in Madras January 7.
We started looking for tickets and the price is in great variety depending on the travel dates, so we will post news here in the Blog.

Yours fallen servant

Yamunesvara Das

* The following letter is from the Prime Minister of India in the 50th Year Golden Jubelee.

Indian Prime Minister Commends ISKCON on its 50th Anniversary

• Posted by ISKCON desire tree network on August 15, 2016 at 5:58pm
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Indian Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi has congratulated ISKCON on its 50th anniversary, praising its accomplishments in a way that shows a strong understanding of ISKCON's  core message and efforts. We hope its Founder-Acarya Srila Prabhupada, who always tried to reach the leaders of society, is pleased.

The Prime Minister's letter, released on August 8th, reads in full:

"I am delighted to learn that the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

"Over the last five decades, the journey of ISKCON has been one of selfless service to society.

"The ISKCON family has emerged at the forefront of the quest to create a more peaceful, harmonious and compassionate society. ISKCON's journey has been a manifestation of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.' Integration has been at the core of your philosophy.

"ISKCON's story has been the story of the determination and devotion of lakhs of devotees spread across the world. Inspired by the teachings of Lord Krishna, they spread His message far and wide. The efforts of the ISKCON family in sectors like education, publishing and disaster-relief are commendable.

"On this occasion, I convey my best wishes to the ISKCON family and hope they continue to serve humanity with the same enthusiasm and diligence as they have been doing for the last five decades. May this family of devotees be agents of change in creating a better tomorrow.

"Jai Shri Krishna!

"Signed, Narendra Modi

"New Delhi

"08 August, 2016"

HpS --- Thank you so, so much for this news.  Who is part of your Sanga there???  Please engage us in some service.