Letters from the year 2012 written by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on various instructive subject matters of Gaudiya philosophy, history and etiquette.
Māyā Cannot Enter Where There is Preaching (02/29/12)
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 hearing that you are translating Read more...
Christianity and the Kṛṣṇa Conception (03/06/12)
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 appearance as old was logical Read more...
Controlling the Mind (03/10/12)
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. This includes chanting mantras, meditation, Read more...
Vṛndā and Tulasī (03/18/12)
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 this world, and the pastime Read more...
To Err is Human… (03/19/12)
To Err is Human… (03/19/12) Dear J____, To err is human. To seek correction is the path to enlightenment. SN
I am Concerned About My New Disciples (03/29/12)
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____ has to be willing to Read more...
Separation or Divorce? (04/09/12)
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 sanity. The bad thing about Read more...
Questions on Prabhupāda’s Bhagavad Gītā (04/09/12)
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 see my answers: 1) Are Read more...
I Feel Sorry for Such People (04/10/12)
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 think that the best thing Read more...
Seeking Some Formal Adjustment (04/10/12)
Seeking Some Formal Adjustment (04/10/12) Dear B_____, Lets not discuss anything with J_____ at this time. Let us just continue as is for now. But for now, let me explain briefly to you, just for your personal understanding. YES, I did say that to J____ and B____ because their faith was so shaky. But despite being considered to have a connection to Prabhupāda, they Read more...
