Letters from the year 2014 written by Swami B.G. Narasingha Maharaja on various instructive subject matters of Gaudiya philosophy, history and etiquette.
A Milestone (08/08/14)
A Milestone (08/08/14) All, This morning we received the formal 'resignation' of ______ from the trust. This was a milestone in dealing with this person. I am sure there are further dramas yet to follow because he still has the houses and land behind the āśrama, but ______ is helping us and we are working on getting that back also. However, that could take Read more...
Ultimately Kṛṣṇa is the Judge (09/30/14)
Ultimately Kṛṣṇa is the Judge (09/30/14) Dear ______ Dāsa, Yes, many unfortunate things have happened and in all probability there are misperceptions on all sides. Māyā plays her tricks and sometimes makes devotees against each other when in reality all any devotee really wants is to serve guru, Kṛṣṇa and the Vaiṣṇavas peacefully. Last night I came to know that _____ had a blowout Read more...
Giving Initiations in the Maṭha of Another Guru (08/17/14)
Giving Initiations in the Maṭha of Another Guru (08/17/14) Dear _____, Giving initiations in the maṭha of another guru isn't really the standard. Especially when i do not even know that swami. So, I would prefer that he NOT hold initiations in our temple or āśrama. SN
Outstaying Your Welcome (10/27/14)
Outstaying Your Welcome (10/27/14) Dear _____ Mahārāja, It has just come to my attention that you have been staying about one month in ______’s house in ______. Mahārāja!!!...this is not right. You should know the limits of your welcome without devotees having to approach you. The devotees in _____ are happy that you came for a visit, but staying one month is what anyone Read more...
Normal and Abnormal Conditions in Service (11/12/14)
Normal and Abnormal Conditions in Service (11/12/14) Dear ____ Dāsī, "Devotional service is a continual process from ones previous life.” “No one can take to devotional service unless he has had some previous connection with it" The first statement is the norm. But the second statement below concerns the abnormal or accidental engagement in devotional service. The accidental service later becomes continuous service life Read more...
