User contributions for Ratnavali
12 December 2015
- 14:0914:09, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,736 N Your proposal to move Tokyo Temple back to the center of Tokyo is very good. This was my Guru Maharaja's policy that we should remain in the big cities in order that the maximum amount of people could take advantage of our preaching Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your proposal to move Tokyo Temple back to the center of Tokyo is very good. This was my Guru Maharaja's policy that we should..."
- 14:0014:00, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,111 N I have received one very nice letter from your good wife, Citralekha, and I hear that she has now joined you there, so I may thank her here for serving me so nicely in India. She has learned a lot about deity worship Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I have received one very nice letter from your good wife, Citralekha, and I hear that she has now joined you there, so I may t..."
- 13:4013:40, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,946 N I especially wanted to stay in India for this Mayapur celebration, but if there is no scope, or if our men are not able to do anything, then I can return via Africa Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"especially wanted to stay in India for this Mayapur celebration, but if there is no scope, or if our men are not able to do an..."
- 12:3412:34, 12 December 2015 diff hist +4,996 N The proper function of the brain or psychological activity is to understand everything through Krishna's perspective or point-of-view, and so there is no limit to that understanding because Krishna is unlimited Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The proper function of the brain or psychological activity is to understand everything through Krishna's perspective or point-..."
- 12:2212:22, 12 December 2015 diff hist +4,925 N I am pleased to note that you are asking very intelligent questions. That is natural position for the neophyte devotee who is sincerely seeking to understand what is the Absolute Truth Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am pleased to note that you are asking very intelligent questions. that is natural position for the neophyte devotee who is..."
- 12:1212:12, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,112 N Your program of speaking in colleges and other places and getting paid is very much liked by me; in this way, try to penetrate every school and college and introduce our books profusely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your program of speaking in colleges and other places and getting paid is very much liked by me; in this way, try to penetrate..."
- 12:0612:06, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,328 N Your roving party is having great success and opening many temples. Actually that is the process, travelling, preaching, taking opportunity wherever Krishna offers it and leaving behind solid centers where propaganda will continue to go on nicely Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"your roving party is having great success and opening many temples. Actually that is the process, travelling, preaching, takin..."
- 11:5411:54, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,285 N From their side we should be received, not just that we simply canvass to take their place for our own program. The Gaudiya Math invitation should not be accepted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From their side we should be received, not just that we simply canvass to take their place for our own program. The Gaudiya Ma..."
- 11:1711:17, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,619 N All necessary expenditures will be paid by check from the Book Fund. For petty expenses, not exceeding Rs. 200 - may be kept with you always and everything should be accounted for with vouchers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"All necessary expenditures will be paid by check from the Book Fund. For petty expenses, not exceeding Rs. 200 - may be kept w..."
- 11:0211:02, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,725 N Krishna Consciousness process is not to be presented in this way as mechanical achievement, at least we find no evidence from previous scriptures to support such technique. So I do not approve of this book Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Krishna Consciousness process is not to be presented in this way as mechanical achievement, at least we find no evidence from..."
- 10:5210:52, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,403 N Your Trial Balance is very good, and it should be an example to all the other centers. I am sending a copy of it to all the other centers Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your Trial Balance is very good, and it should be an example to all the other centers. I am sending a copy of it to all the ot..."
- 10:4610:46, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,696 N Saintly person means they should be interested with the public welfare, real public welfare. And public welfare means every citizens should be Krsna conscious, and then they will be happy both materially and spiritually Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Saintly person means they should be interested with the public welfare, real public welfare. And public welfare means every ci..."
- 10:0210:02, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,834 N Stay where you are and continue to send him rent money. If he refuses to accept it, then lodge the money with the rent court. Even if he tries to take us to court it will take years, so there is no immediate danger Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Stay where you are and continue to send him rent money. If he refuses to accept it, then lodge the money with the rent court...."
- 09:0809:08, 12 December 2015 diff hist +2,954 N You must take the full responsibility to give them all guidance and facility for perfecting their lives in Krishna Consciousness. The trick is to keep everyone always engaged happily in Krishna's service, then they will advance rapidly Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"You must take the full responsibility to give them all guidance and facility for perfecting their lives in Krishna Consciousne..."
- 08:4408:44, 12 December 2015 diff hist +4,156 N I was just writing to our European centers that for so many years they have been there and nothing has been printed in European languages. This is not a very good sign. How can there be preaching without books? Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I was just writing to our European centers that for so many years they have been there and nothing has been printed in Europea..."
- 08:2908:29, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,482 N Regarding your proposal to open one store, that is not a very good proposal. Our devotees cannot work in that way. Better they are preaching and selling books door-to-door Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Regarding your proposal to open one store, that is not a very good proposal. Our devotees cannot work in that way. Better they..."
- 07:4307:43, 12 December 2015 diff hist +3,137 N Follow the regulative principles, chant at least 16 rounds of beads daily, read our literatures, go for street Sankirtana, etc. In this way keep yourselves engaged in Krishna's business 24 hours and you will be really happy in this life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Follow the regulative principles, chant at least 16 rounds of beads daily, read our literatures, go for street Sankirtana, etc..."
11 December 2015
- 16:1516:15, 11 December 2015 diff hist +2,584 N These matters of marriage between the devotees must be decided upon by the GBC men and other senior members by their mutual consultation. So in this case you consider with other GBC and senior men Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"these matters of marriage between the devotees must be decided upon by the GBC men and other senior members by their mutual co..."
- 15:5715:57, 11 December 2015 diff hist +1,988 N By writing regularly, what you read will become realized. As much as possible read, chant, and preach. This is our life and soul Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"By writing regularly, what you read will become realized. As much as possible read, chant, and preach. This is our life and so..."
- 15:3715:37, 11 December 2015 diff hist +1,978 N How are your Tulasi plants in Hawaii? How are they feeling? I am always thinking of them and you. Please let me know how they are growing and how you are taking care of them Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"How are your Tulasi plants in Hawaii? How are they feeling? I am always thinking of them and you. Please let me know how they..."
- 15:2715:27, 11 December 2015 diff hist +2,936 N I am very anxious for Lord Caitanya's Appearance Day to be celebrated by all of our devotees in Mayapur in February. There is no reason why the government will not let 20 or 25 of our men come there for two weeks Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am very anxious for Lord Caitanya's Appearance Day to be celebrated by all of our devotees in Mayapur in February. There is..."
- 15:0615:06, 11 December 2015 diff hist +3,877 N There are so many people in Tokyo, that a pandal program will attract thousands of Japanese people. So if you can organize such a program that will be very excellent. Perhaps the Indian community would be able to help you Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"There are so many people in Tokyo, that a pandal program will attract thousands of Japanese people. So if you can organize suc..."
- 14:4514:45, 11 December 2015 diff hist +4,807 N Your idea for utilizing video tape recording systems to broadcast our activities is very nice. It will be very good if you can convince the television stations to carry our program on a regular basis Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Your idea for utilizing video tape recording systems to broadcast our activities is very nice. It will be very good if you can..."
- 14:2914:29, 11 December 2015 diff hist +2,625 N I was simply surprised not to hear from you in so long and therefore I am so much pleased to hear from you. May Krishna bless you for pushing on so sincerely our Krishna Consciousness Movement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I was simply surprised not to hear from you in so long and therefore I am so much pleased to hear from you. May Krishna bless..."
- 14:1014:10, 11 December 2015 diff hist +2,938 N From your letter it appears that you are doing nicely distributing books and if you say that with help you could make at least one life member daily, then why not continue on in Madras for a month as you suggest or until there is no more field Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"From your letter it appears that you are doing nicely distributing books and if you say that with help you could make at least..."
- 13:5613:56, 11 December 2015 diff hist +2,663 N The 10th January they are selling tickets for admission, and again on the 22nd January the premier showing of the movie "Hare Rama Hare Krishna" has been donated to us. So both are good opportunities to raise funds Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Here in Bombay there is a big program planned for the 10th January for which they are selling tickets for admission, and again..."
- 11:5911:59, 11 December 2015 diff hist +3,262 N We wanted land within the city. In the meantime, you can show the chairman the enclosed pictures from "Dharma Yug" magazine, latest issue, how we are a worldwide organization, as well as other clippings from Toronto Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We wanted land within the city. In the meantime, you can show the chairman the enclosed pictures from "Dharma Yug" magazine, l..."
- 11:3211:32, 11 December 2015 diff hist +3,016 N Follow the regulative principles, chant at least 16 rounds of beads daily, read our literatures, go for street Sankirtana, etc. In this way keep yourselves engaged in Krishna's business 24 hours and you all will be really happy in this life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Follow the regulative principles, chant at least 16 rounds of beads daily, read our literatures, go for street Sankirtana, etc..."
- 10:0510:05, 11 December 2015 diff hist +3,414 N Sankirtana means preaching, so for some time try in other ways to spread our Krishna philosophy anywhere and everywhere, by selling books, as many as possible, by holding kirtana and classes in schools and college Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Sankirtana means preaching, so for some time try in other ways to spread our Krishna philosophy anywhere and everywhere, by se..."
- 09:4909:49, 11 December 2015 diff hist +3,524 N I am encouraged to note that you are working very nicely in KC, despite being there in a foreign land with so many obstacles. This kind of service is especially appreciated by Krishna, that some devotees should take risk for His preaching work Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am encouraged to note that you are working very nicely in Krishna Consciousness, despite being there in a foreign land with..."
- 09:1709:17, 11 December 2015 diff hist +3,603 N Those who are grossly in the concept of body, they are recommended to practice this hatha-yoga so that by this process his mind can be concentrated on Krsna Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"those who are grossly in the concept of body, they are recommended to practice this hatha-yoga so that by this process his min..."
- 08:5808:58, 11 December 2015 diff hist +2,108 N I must caution that we must be careful to avoid so far as possible affection for family based on sense gratification. Be happy in your family life by working cooperatively to please Krishna, and she should be your assistant Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I must caution that we must be careful to avoid so far as possible affection for family based on sense gratification"|"We must..."
- 08:4708:47, 11 December 2015 diff hist +2,029 N It is very good news to hear that the German government has granted you a 5 year visa and that your Sankirtana activities are expanding. This is all very encouraging Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is very good news to hear that the German government has granted you a 5 year visa and that your Sankirtana activities are..."
10 December 2015
- 16:4716:47, 10 December 2015 diff hist +2,461 N Rupanuga has a tape of me reciting Gayatri mantra, so you can get this from him. One thing is that the tape should be heard through earphones into the right ear Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Rupanuga has a tape of me reciting Gayatri mantra, so you can get this from him. One thing is that the tape should be heard th..."
- 16:3216:32, 10 December 2015 diff hist +3,575 N A pure devotee is never lost. He gets another good chance to cultivate Krishna Consciousness, or if one is advanced he goes back to Home, back to Godhead Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"a pure devotee is never lost. He gets another good chance to cultivate Krishna Consciousness, or if one is advanced he goes ba..."
- 16:1416:14, 10 December 2015 diff hist +2,880 N I am very much enthusiastic about expansion of our branches, but if it is dependent upon learning of Spanish language, don't take this adventure. We should serve Krishna in whatever talents we have already got Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am very much enthusiastic about expansion of our branches, but if it is dependent upon learning of Spanish language, don't t..."
- 15:5615:56, 10 December 2015 diff hist +2,158 N I understand from Kirtanananda Maharaja that there is a nice scheme for travelling sankirtana party. So I think that your joining them will be super-excellent scheme and I have my full hearted sanction for your joining the party if you like Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I understand from Kirtanananda Maharaja that there is a nice scheme for travelling sankirtana party. So I think that your join..."
- 15:4515:45, 10 December 2015 diff hist +2,855 N I am sorry that your dealing with the draft board has been mishandled and therefore you are in difficulty. Anyway if need be you can go back and face trial as advised by your father's lawyer Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"I am sorry that your dealing with the draft board has been mishandled and therefore you are in difficulty. Anyway if need be y..."
- 15:1015:10, 10 December 2015 diff hist +2,265 N This college program and school work you are doing is very encouraging to hear. In these schools try to get as many classes as possible. This traveling Sankirtana is very good; to go from village to village as Lord Caitanya has predicted Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"This college program and school work you are doing is very encouraging to hear. In these schools try to get as many classes as..."
- 14:4814:48, 10 December 2015 diff hist +3,877 N Brahmacari should go to the house of the teacher or spiritual master at the age of five years old, and he should remain there for twenty years to understand the value of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Brahmacārī should go to the house of the teacher or spiritual master at the age of five years old, and he should remain ther..."
- 14:2514:25, 10 December 2015 diff hist +3,523 N Para-tattva is Bhagavan. Para-tattva means Krsna, Rama, Narayana, Visnu. These are para-tattva. Bhagavan avatara, rama, nrsimha, varaha, kurma, vamana, dasavatara, all avatara Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"Para-tattva is Bhagavan. Para-tattva means Krsna, Rama, Narayana, Visnu. These are para-tattva. Bhagavan avatara, rama, nrsimh..."
- 11:5911:59, 10 December 2015 diff hist +2,937 N We should cooperate. The hand and leg should cooperate for maintaining the whole body. Similarly, everyone should use his talent for satisfaction of Krsna. That is perfection. Not compete with one another. That is mistake Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"We should cooperate. The hand and leg should cooperate for maintaining the whole body. Similarly, everyone should use his tale..."
- 11:2411:24, 10 December 2015 diff hist +4,988 N The faulty kali-yuga is just like an ocean of miserable condition, but there is one great opportunity. What is that? Simply by chanting the holy name of Lord Krsna one becomes liberated, and he is elevated to the highest perfection of life Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The faulty kali-yuga is just like an ocean of miserable condition, but there is one great opportunity. What is that? Kīrtanā..."
- 10:4310:43, 10 December 2015 diff hist +3,305 N You are a very sincere girl and that is the first qualification for developing love for Krishna. Now increase that sincerity more by engaging yourself whole-heartedly and with great enthusiasm for serving Krishna and love of Godhead will fructify Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"you are a very sincere girl and that is the first qualification for developing love for Krishna. Now increase that sincerity m..."
- 10:1610:16, 10 December 2015 diff hist +4,225 N The large brass Deities can be bathed the same as the small ones if they can be handled easily; Cooking can go on after the Deities' plate is made Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The large brass Deities can be bathed the same as the small ones if they can be handled easily; Cooking can go on after the De..."
- 09:5209:52, 10 December 2015 diff hist +2,940 N The real purpose of these stamps is to make Radha-Krishna picture seen by so many people. Other pictures for other stamps can also be used. The cover picture for KRSNA book is nice for one. Some may even say "KRSNA book" as advertisement Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"The real purpose of these stamps is to make Radha-Krishna picture seen by so many people. Other pictures for other stamps can..."
- 09:3509:35, 10 December 2015 diff hist +2,011 N As we are preaching Hare Krishna Movement all over the world, we should request you also to spread this movement along with your other activities Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"As we are preaching Hare Krishna Movement all over the world, we should request you also to spread this movement along with yo..."
- 09:1409:14, 10 December 2015 diff hist +2,392 N One should always be engaged in important work as much as possible Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"one should always be engaged in important work as much as possible"}} {{notes|}} {{compiler|Ratnavali}} {{complete|ALL}} {{fir..."
9 December 2015
- 11:4711:47, 9 December 2015 diff hist +2,809 N People are suffering on account of being enamored by the external energy. Krishna wants to deliver them. He comes personally, he comes as a devotee, and he sends His authorized devotee Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"people are suffering on account of being enamored by the external energy. Krishna wants to deliver them. He comes personally,..."
- 11:1711:17, 9 December 2015 diff hist +3,581 N It is very good that you have registered the society. It is very important. Actually we are not a religious institution. We are presenting a cultural program, making men of good character. Therefore it is a cultural institution Created page with "<div id="compilation"> <div id="facts"> {{terms|"It is very good that you have registered the society. It is very important. Actually we are not a religious institution. We ar..."