Letters from the year 2001 written by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on various instructive subject matters of Gaudiya philosophy, history and etiquette.
Our Greatest Strength (03/30/01)
Our Greatest Strength (03/30/01) G____ Mahārāja, Hare Kṛṣṇa. A show of knowledge bewilders most devotees (as our friends are doing), but nothing is more impressive than conviction and genuine devotion. Our surrender and our willingness to serve our Guardians is our greatest strength. They cannot match the standard of understanding of Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja, so study his books carefully and pray for his blessings. Read more...
They Are Taking Us Very Seriously (03/31/01)
They Are Taking Us Very Seriously (03/31/01) Daṇḍavats ____ Mahārāja, Hare Kṛṣṇa. I read through the article by D_____ Prabhu and it amounts to a super grand attempt at 'begging the question'. anartha thakāra kāle līlā-gana kare nā While still contaminated with anarthas, one should never sing songs about the Lord's confidential pastimes. (Prākṛta-rasa-śata-dūṣiṇī) So I do not want to respond tit-for-tat with him. Read more...
Mīrābāi – A Bahiraṅga-Bhakta (04/03/01)
Mīrābāi - A Bahiraṅga-Bhakta (04/03/01) G___ Mahārāja, Hare Kṛṣṇa. Concerning Mīrābāi, ____ Mahārāja looked her up on Prabhupāda's folio and strangely enough, Śrīla Prabhupāda was quite appreciative about her. In one place, he even says “I have no objection to her songs.” The other party are 100% gonna quote that one... That is the common people may sing them, nāmābhāsa, but Śrīla Prabhupāda never Read more...
Do Not Neglect Deep Study and Practice (04/18/01)
Do Not Neglect Deep Study and Practice (04/18/01) A______ Dāsa, Hare Kṛṣṇa. Guru Mahārāja, I’m reading Follow The Angels now, and I have trouble understanding a particular concept. Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja said something along the lines of Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavas keeping mādhurya-rasa high above our heads, and accepting a role closer to that of a servant, such as Prahlāda Mahārāja. That is not difficult to Read more...
My Heart is Only Disturbed (04/22/01)
My Heart is Only Disturbed (04/22/01) Hare Kṛṣṇa. I have read your email below and I am very sad to hear all these bad reports coming from you about the situation between yourself and some of the other devotees. ‘Sad’ is not the proper word - my heart is being torn into pieces. When I left for the States only a few weeks ago, Read more...
I am Humbled by the Sacrifice of the Sincere Devotees in Our Mission (04/22/01)
I am Humbled by the Sacrifice of the Sincere Devotees in Our Mission (04/22/01) Hare Kṛṣṇa. I have read your email below and I am truly amazed that things have developed the way they have since by departure four weeks ago. I do not think that you are at fault. I have advised S____ and family to simply stay at home and try to Read more...
If We Are Shouting and Blaming Others, How Can We Get Kṛṣṇa’s Mercy? (04/26/01)
If We Are Shouting and Blaming Others, How Can We Get Kṛṣṇa’s Mercy? (04/26/01) Dear S____ and A_____, Hare Kṛṣṇa. I write this email with all concern for your well-being. There have been troubled times among the devotees since I have come to the USA. There are troubled feelings on both sides and everyone heart has been pained. But there should not be anymore Read more...
Higher Truth Rarely Reveals itself to the Masses (04/27/01)
Higher Truth Rarely Reveals itself to the Masses. (04/27/01) G____ Mahārāja, Hare Kṛṣṇa. D_____ will hang around that group for a few years, until the party atmosphere gets old, and then he will retire to the usual life of sense-enjoyment. The Vraja-bhāva article was just the tip of the iceberg that is coming their way. If I was not so busy, I would write Read more...
Mirābāī Propaganda (04/27/01)
Mirābāī Propaganda (04/27/01) P____ Dāsa, Hare Kṛṣṇa. G___ Mahārāja forwarded your email to me. Let me make a few brief comments below. The X camp speaks on so many topics that they are simply not fit to discuss. They live in a world of their own fancy. But when they speak philosophy, it becomes clear that the are lost and grabbing at straws. I Read more...
I Cannot Give a Good Recommendation (04/28/01)
I Cannot Give a Good Recommendation (04/28/01) Dear A___, Hare Kṛṣṇa. Sorry for the late reply but I am very busy these days. I usually do not discuss such matters of the status of another devotee, especially by email and with devotees that are not closely known to me. But I will make a small exception this once. As for X__Mahārāja and his followers, Read more...
