Hare Krishna Maharaj!

Hope your time at your home base is treating you well and you’re staying warm!

HpS - We came South to Mexico. Warmer here. Less stress on the Machine.

Rounds and 4 principles are going well. Sadhana is over all progressing.  I’ll be going to Radhadesh for the first time this January for Mellows and am excited about that!

ASA - Other places in Europe also???

I got accepted into a master’s program starting this Spring and am not sure whether to go through with it. I’m still paying off loans for undergrad so not sure if it’s the best time to dig deeper into debt.  It’s also a tough program, and I hate sitting in classrooms (*for info systems engineering). One of the Matajis has a godbrother who has an Ayurvedic clinic in Vrindavan and he needs more qualified medical profressionals, I might see if that's an option worth exploring.

 I have this crazy idea (a book of crazy ideas actually) to start my own venture. With some background in the medical field and IT field, and organzing various Bhakti clubs and Festivals,  and being naturally creative (thanks Krishna), I think Krishna will hit me with an idea worth launching.  I was reading a few Forbes articles and came across Potato Parcel – a guy actually decided to send messages on potatoes…he makes 25-grand a month. Simple ideas like that took off are mind-blowing to me! Anywho, that’s been on the mind quite a bit lately.

ASA - Get a partner in madness!

I've also been spending time at the temple with Gopiesvari dd who’s SS Radha Madan Mohan’s "personal stylist/artist". Shes been sharing some outfit, altar, and gopi dot/make-up ideas for the Deities. Perhaps one day I can become her apprentice and eventually serve SS Radha Madan Mohan similarly on the altar (got a long time before that happens though). It's amazing because everything she sees, she automatically says "this would like nice on Krishna." Her spiritual vision and devotion is sooo inspiring. 

Besides that,  it’s getting cold and we’re trying to do every act as an offering to Krishna. Traveling to NJ for a Kirtan festival  this weekend.

My parents send their deepest regards and obeisances.  We will all be going to Richmond for your Vyasa Puja with Subala Saka prabhu’s family. Please forgive any offenses we may have inadvertently committed.

Thank you for kind mercy maharaj.

Your aspiring servant,

SuGopi dd

P.S. Wasn’t sure if this qualified as an annual report or not so submitted generally.

HpS - ASA -- Our respects to your father. He really impressed us, made our heart ring, with the feeling of the honor and character necessary for a military man. Of course, your Mother (and Sister) also without a doubt.  We are a little confused that devotees were eating grains on Ekadasi during the University program!

For Vyasa-puja we will be in the airport in Houston. Looks like some devotees will come there. 1.15PM - 4.15PM. A really transitory affair, no?    Thank you for the excellent news.  Watch for big gifts from Krsna for little you!