Letters from the year 2013 written by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on various instructive subject matters of Gaudiya philosophy, history and etiquette.
Let us Just go on with our Preaching (09/28/13)
Let us Just go on with our Preaching (09/28/13) Iskcon is there, ṛtviks are there. They will enter Mysore without too much success because sahajiyāism is not so popular in South India :) Not to mention that they are 20 years behind us and with a rough road ahead. Let us just go on with our preaching and by the grace of our Guardians Read more...
The Attributes of Kṛṣṇa (10/13/13)
The Attributes of Kṛṣṇa (10/13/13) Dear _____ Dāsī, The liberated associates of Kṛṣṇa also share some of Kṛṣṇa's transcendental attributes but not all the attributes. So the 64 associates would not actually correspond to the 64 attributes. The last 4 of Kṛṣṇa's 64 attributes are only had by him and no others: (61) He is the performer of wonderful varieties of pastimes (especially His Read more...
Lord Kṛṣṇa is There to Help You (10/13/13)
Lord Kṛṣṇa is There to Help You (10/13/13) Dear ______ Dāsa, Sorry to hear about the divorce, but happy to hear that you are trying hard to put your life together in a more sustainable way... no drugs, no alcohol, etc. For the future, visiting our _____ projects for a couple of weeks might really do you good. You are always welcome. If it Read more...
In India We Have Kṛṣṇa Everything! (10/15/13)
In India We Have Kṛṣṇa Everything! (10/15/13) Dear _____, Nice to get your email. "Souvenirs Krishna" Nice! That is called nāmābhāsa or a shadow of the holy name - not the name proper. In India we have Kṛṣṇa everything; grocery store, garages, electric companies, clothing stores... everything named "Kṛṣṇa". Years ago, India even had Guru Beer, Sannyasa Vodka and Hare Krishna Cigarettes [beedies]. The Read more...
Eight Things that Help a Devotee Advance (10/19/13)
Eight Things that Help a Devotee Advance (10/19/13) Dear ______ Dāsī, Firstly, there were no files of Portuguese translation attached to your email. As for the book ‘The Golden Staircase’ is concerned, please check with ____ Mahārāja about that. Several things help a devotee to advance in Kṛṣṇa consciousness: 1] Constant chanting of the holy name 2] good Vaiṣṇava association 3] service to higher Read more...
We are Exclusive in our Association (10/19/13)
We are Exclusive in our Association (10/19/13) Dear Swami ______, I was quite surprised to see your lengthy message here on Facebook. I do not recall all that took place between us over ten years ago, but for me it is something long in the past. No hard feelings here toward you, but regretfully there is no desire to kindle a relationship with you Read more...
Serve and Study (10/22/13)
Serve and Study (10/22/13) Dear ______ Dāsī, Our books only contain Gauḍīya siddhānta. KṛṣṇaTalk is all about Gauḍīya siddhānta and classes are also Gauḍīya siddhānta. So it's everywhere. It is not learned over night nor can you push it. Serve and study... And wait for Kṛṣṇa's mercy. SN
Really Great News! (10/23/13)
Really Great News! (10/23/13) Dear______, Happy to get your email. That is really great news that you and ____ have become fully vegetarian. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! After finishing ‘The Teachings of Lord Caitanya’ if you can read ‘The Golden Volcano of Divine Love’ by Śrīla Śrīdhara Mahārāja that will be nice. If you do not have a copy then contact ____. A good read for ____ would be Read more...
Do You Actually Want to be a Disciple? (10/27/13)
Do You Actually Want to be a Disciple? (10/27/13) Dear _____ Dāsī, Regarding your email, i have spoken to _____ about this matter also. The thing is we have been there and done that before... meaning both you and _____ have in the past asked me for instruction, etc but it was not followed thru. So if your email represents a sincere desire to Read more...
I Hope You Can Stay Away From Māyā (11/25/13)
I Hope You Can Stay Away From Māyā (11/25/13) Dear ______, Certainly not I nor any member of our mission bear you any ill-will whatsoever. I have always seen you as a man with great potential in many, many ways but as you recognise to some extent... your mind and lack of faith is your only enemy. I have always kept the door open Read more...
