2012 Letters

I Feel Sorry for Such People (04/10/12) Dear B___, It is unfortunate that so many devotees like A____ have to go thru so many gurus before they can actually find clear guidance and shelter. It’s really a mess and I feel sorry for such people. But in a case where it is very complicated such as A____’s, then I Read more...

Questions on Prabhupāda's Bhagavad Gītā (04/09/12) Dear ______ Goswami, I have been traveling for many days and only today did it receive your email. I am in Czech Republic and i am very happy to receive your email because it makes me remember Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Dāmodara. Please offer my daṇḍavats to your dear father. About your questions, below you can Read more...

Separation or Divorce? (04/09/12) Dear J___, I have been traveling and did not receive your email until today. Marriage is supposed to be a lifetime commitment  but the reality is that sometimes it is better to separate than to stay together and torment each other. Divorce is not ideal, but it is sometimes the only way to regain one's Read more...

I am Concerned About My New Disciples (03/29/12) Dear ______, Thank you for your update. If A____ has the recommendation of J____, and B____ also feels comfortable having him at Jardines de Govinda, then we can give it a try. But B____ has to be enthusiastic about the idea, otherwise it will not work. And that means that B____ Read more...

To Err is Human… (03/19/12) Dear J____, To err is human. To seek correction is the path to enlightenment. SN

Vṛndā and Tulasī (03/18/12) Dear J____, I guess we have a small misunderstanding here in what I was saying. Tulasī is Vṛndā, Vṛndā is Tulasī, but there is no Tulasī plant per-se in Goloka, but there seems to be in Gokula, and of course, here in the material world. Vṛndā Devī in Goloka becomes the Tulasī plant here in Read more...

Controlling the Mind (03/10/12) Hi C_____, The ancient book on the practice of yoga (Bhagavad-gītā) describes the mind as difficult to control, like the wind. But the Gītā also says that one who engages in the practice of bhakti-yoga can easily control the mind. That is what we do at the āśrama - we engage fultime in bhakti-yoga, 24/7. Read more...

Christianity and the Kṛṣṇa Conception (03/06/12) Hi C_____, Namaste. Thanks for your email. Here are few thoughts on the matter. The idea that God is old and wears white robes developed at a time when Christianity was adopted as the state religion of Rome. God then took on the attire of a Roman Caesar or a Roman senator. His Read more...

Māyā Cannot Enter Where There is Preaching (02/29/12) Dear S_______, Thank you the report. You are very fortunate to associate with devotees and have the darśana of Kāliya Mardana Kṛṣṇa at the Mulki āśrama. Your report was nicely written and I look forward also to seeing you write more articles for our magazine, and also I look forward to Read more...

Good Sādhana is One of the Secrets for Success (02/26/12) Good sādhana is one of the secrets for success and progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. I am happy that you are endeavoring for a good sādhana. Always happy to receive your emails. Hoping this meets you well. Gaura Haribol, Swami Narasingha