Letters from the year 2011 written by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on various instructive subject matters of Gaudiya philosophy, history and etiquette.
Siding with Sahajiyās and not Pure Devotees (10/07/11)
Siding with Sahajiyās and not Pure Devotees (10/07/11) Dear ______, Basically ______Swami sides with ______ who says that the living entity has always been in the material world and that Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura made up the siddhānta that the living entities are from the taṭastha-śakti, marginal plane. They reject Bhaktivinoda as bogus and _____ Swami adjusts the issue by saying that Bhaktivinoda is not bogus, Read more...
Why I wrote a Commentary to the Bhagavad-gītā (10/07/11)
Why I wrote a Commentary to the Bhagavad-gītā (10/07/11) In case you are wondering why I took the trouble to translate and comment on Bhagavad-gītā when Śrīla Prabhupāda's Gitā is already there, one of my answers is this - sometime Iskcon sells us books and sometimes they don't — depending on how far they have their head up their rectum. And in any case Read more...
No Snacking (10/20/11)
No Snacking (10/20/11) First of all, it sounds ridiculous that we are worried about 'our stash' of bananas. (Plant more bananas!!!) When the Deity comes to _____ we will follow a program of prasādam that is similar to Govindajī Gardens in India or any other āśrama/temple, in that only food that is offerable (some exceptions) will be prepared in the kitchen. Devotees will take Read more...
‘Banana Problems’ are Not Encouraging (10/20/11)
‘Banana Problems’ are Not Encouraging (10/20/11) Dear ______, Yes I find it a little disturbing when senior devotees are anxious about food. I want to distribute prasādam - not worry about food. Yes, this is true. I think you are talking about ____ Mahārāja, but I cannot say that I appreciate your mood with him. And I think it’s time you two had a Read more...
That is the Formula (11/04/11)
That is the Formula (11/04/11) Dear _____, You need to study the books that I have already perscribed for the devotees in our mission. Put the knowledge there into practice and you will make progress. Reading this book and that book just gives too much unnecessary thoughts for your mind. If you haven't understood what books I want my disciples to study. then I Read more...
Without Kṛṣṇa consciousness everything is useless (11/14/11)
Without Kṛṣṇa consciousness, everything is useless (11/14/11) Dear ______, The whole point of doing Drupal at all is only to contribute to the financial stability of the āśrama. In your limited spare time if you can learn more Drupal then that is okay, but the goal is not to be a Drupal expert. The goal is to live in the āśrama in Kṛṣṇa consciousness Read more...
The Special Gift of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu (11/15/11)
The Special Gift of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu (11/15/11) Dear ______, I have received your email below and read it with interest. Unfortunately, ISKCON has become an institution without much genuine Kṛṣṇa consciousness. They are now simply concerned with 'Society consciousness' and not 'God consciousness'. But we should not think ill of them or waste our time talking at length about their many faults. It is Read more...
The Goal of Life is Not a Healthy body or a Good Paying Job (11/20/11)
The Goal of Life is Not a Healthy body or a Good Paying Job (11/20/11) Dear _______, I am wondering about Devavision. When are you going to finish and upload the site? Its been about TWO YEARS and it still not finished! I think you need a little adjustment here. If you have time for judo several times a week, then why is there Read more...
Remember that the Devotees of Kṛṣṇa are Your Only True Friends (11/20/11)
Remember that the Devotees of Kṛṣṇa are Your Only True Friends (11/20/11) Dear ______, Thank you for your long and sincere email. I am happy to receive your email and to know that your trip to India and all the association with the devotees has given you such wonderful inspiration to progress in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. About your question: YES! A food business would be Read more...
You Don’t Need My help to Defeat the Madhvas (11/20/11)
You Don’t Need My help to Defeat the Madhvas (11/20/11) Dear ____ and _____, Thank you for your email. During our conversations with the Madhva's about 10 years ago they were already muted, but since you think you are capable of doing a better job than we have already done, and since you have such extensive śāstrika pramāṇas as to mute them further, then Read more...
