Distribution of SEVA. From Eco Truly Park. 6/30/13.

Topic: Distribution of SEVA. From Eco Truly Park. 30/06/13.



                                                           Conference.

My very dear devotees, receive all my affection from Peru.
Jay Jagananth, Baladeva and Subhadra!.

Today I want to talk about the importance of Vaishnava literature distribution.
It is not a new subject, but as one of the most important aspects of our sampradaya tradition, then it is worth repeating and remembering. If we go back in time, we will remember that even back to the Six Goswamis of Vrindavan the beginning of not just compiling Gaudiya Vaishnava literature, but promoting and distributing as well so that people could know the nectar of the Lilas and instructions of Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu . Thus the distribution of Vaishnava literature is a tradition of our Parampara.

Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati Thakur was more emphatic about it. Rather revolutionary. So much so that in the Gaudiya Math logo you can see a picture of a printing press, directly alongside other devotional items . This is because Srila Prabhupada Bhaktisiddhanta called the press the "brihat mrdanga" that would allow the message of Sri Chaitanya to resonate and be distributed worldwide.

My own Gurudeva, Srila Prabhupada was an excellent representative of his Gurudeva and he too wrote many books, and distributed it  regardless of his advanced age. With His example He inspired His own disciples to distribute Vaishnava materials. Srila Prabhupada was the epitome of literature distribution. My Guru Maharaja, Srila Sridhar Maharaj told me that my service would be to print books ... so for my part I also received directly that instruction and that has become one of my main motivations. My insignificant persona has tried to print and distribute transcendental literature with the help of many dear Vaishnavas.

I request all the devotees to become part of this transcendental Vaishnava literature distribution celebration, wholeheartedly supporting the devotees who work in the SEVA offices and who are producing materials for distribution and are commited, take a  vow to have absolutely every SEVA material in the temples, restaurants, preaching centers etc. Remember that the materials that are out of sight, are also out of mind. We should always be equipped with the entire range of SEVA materials such as the latest productions, DVDs, Music, etc.. In a sankirtaneer's bag all these materials should be there, plus many OKIS and "Messages from heart to heart" with an invitation to the local temple programs. We want to offer this to everyone who crosses our path.

In addition to the sankirtaneers, the showcases and receptions of all the temples should be filled with all the variety of materials we have. In my trip to Colombia, I visited some temples that didn't have sufficient samples of these materials. And neither a showcase ... But like everything he does Krsna is perfect; He helped to manifest a new tool for sankirtan that is of  importance in distribution of transcendental literature. That's what I want to introduce today. It's called the Banner Man:

-The banner is a devout man who has built a showcase of SEVA, where there is a comprehensive selection of materials and conscious messages. The banner man has a speaker and a microphone, with which he invites people as follows: (banner man mantra).

"Welcome dear friend, we are on a path that needs solutions. We need answers, we need to solve problems. Here it is possible to find what you're looking for, you just need to come closer with full sincerity and the willingness to change what's necessary to be happy . Our service is to help. Come closer, we are your brethren who are in the same search, in the same situation of loneliness, pain, various shortcomings ... but we have experienced that there is something very big and beautiful and that is willing to intervene on your behalf. You just have to learn to call to it, to come close to the greatest love of your life.

My friend, I recommend that you read this literature, that you come to know the Vedic wisdom that solves all the problems; hear a lecture or meditation music, come to know Srila Prabhupada who gave us unimaginable knowledge about life and our responsibility for it; accept the invitation of God for all, where we are taught to approach Him. Dear friend, all this ancient knowledge that we received from Srila Prabhupada  is embodied in these dvds, cds, and books, where you will find a wonderful message that will allow you to progress on the path of life. Brother, sister, come to learn about the sanctuaries that are waiting for your visit. The beautiful sanctuaries where you can purify yourself and have fun with something called "Superior Taste".

Try the delicious vegetarian food that has been offered to God, experience the chant, meditation on the Divine Names which changes awareness and elevates us to a wonderful destination. Friend, come, do not be hesitant. Know all this, guided by your own inner guidance; and you will realize that here is the message that was sent for you, for your current specific situation. You will find something valuable, a treasure, just inquire with your heart in your hands and allow your inner void to be filled with love, universal love, love for humanity, love for animals and Mother Earth, unconditional love. Love for love. Love for those you love.

That is the science of yoga, we grow in our sanctuaries and Eco Yoga villages. You can take courses in the Science of Yoga, you can participate in Yoga retreats enjoying a full weekend or a longer period of purification and healing. All this we come to offer, we have many materials so you can deeply soak yourself into, take a little time to inquire about the purpose of life, about the reason why we are here, about where your life is headed, about how we should behave to be truly happy.

Have you ever wondered what are the benefits of vegetarianism? Do you know what are the advantages of living a natural life? You will find all these answers here and much more. Please know what we bring to you is from the affection of our heart. Thank you very much "

That, my dear devotees, is the mantra of the banner man. It is a wonderful solution to Sankirtan. A banner man with an excellent disguise, very well done, with many materials from SEVA, good amplification and several sankirtaneers around. I ask this to be put into action. In Medellin, Gopy Priya will make a banner man design and Priya Vrata prabhu in Quito. (http://www.gurumaharaj.net/hombrepancarta) But if you are excited to put this into action, because you manage to feel the need for the distribution of Vaishnava materials, then make your own sketches. I did the disguise for the banner man.

So the brave artists can venture into producing it in their beautiful temples.
I ask you to help me in promoting these SEVA materials. It is our service to Srila Prabhupada. I bow down with devotion to the transcendental literature dealers and to those who strive to produce these materials such as books, DVDs, magazines and videos for the joy of all. I leave you with all my affection from Peru, feeling very connected to all of you, I wish you infinite blessings.
Jay Srila Prabhupada!

Your
always wisher

Swami B. A. Paramadvaiti.

How to Become a True Disciple From Vrindavan Ecological Gardens Ecuador 6/23/13

    From Ecuador.

 Accept my affection from Vrindavan in Ecuador. A paradise of Mahaprabhu in the jungle. I send my prayers for you welfare in every sense of the word.

We had very nice days with the devotees of Ecuador. Good leadership seminars and a super seminar for families in Krishna Consciousness, organized by Mriganath prabhu.

Today I want to talk about a recurring theme in spiritual life. Especially when the preaching starts to grow and new members arrive at the temple. The issue is about how to become a teacher of others, but without ceasing to be a disciple. That is an essential secret of spiritual life. Here we test the true understanding of the practitioner. The condition of the preacher is rather delicate, even more delicate than that of a surgeon who has the lives of many in his hands. A preacher does not "become one" with his preaching alone, but rather by their actions. A preacher speaks not only of philosophy, but practical application; A preacher must become a living example, someone exemplary 24 hours a day, for preaching means caring for people with sincerity ... not just learning a few verses of scripture. A disciple becomes a master, when he shares with others what he has learned and takes responsibility to become a serious practitioner and strives to give an example of what he is preaching.

Srila Prabhupada teaches us to love all beings and bring them to Krishna Consciousness, therefore becoming a teacher means to follow the example of Srila Prabhupada. The preachers of Mahaprabhu's sankirtan movement are the true revolutionaries of this Age. Sri Caitanya himself started this revolution. A clear example of this is the pastime of Mahaprabhu with Chand Kasi, who wanted to end the Harinam-sankirtan of devotees and ended becoming a bhakta himself. Imagine thousands of devotees with torches chanting the Holy Names of the Lord, heading towards Kasi, led by the Lord Himself ... a moving image. Imagine something like that in South America ... a revolution of the Holy Name. That is what the preachers who go out every day do, carrying the sankirtan SEVA materials to all the suffering souls ... they really take one of the flaming torches of Sri Caitanya, to free others from the darkness.

So, then why not say that they are true masters? Of course as long as they fight and act accordingly to what they are preaching. It is useless to be a preacher who in their private life is lazy, sleepy or just pleases his senses. So back to the beginning question of the chat: how do you become a teacher while being a disciple?

-As a disciple one should always remember his Gurudeva. In the role of teacher, the devotee must be a brave representative, but in the role of disciple one always feels like a fool in front of his Guru. If the preacher is not really surrendered to his Guru, then all his preaching becomes a farce. That test of sincerity is presented each time. You feel incapable to take up the service of guiding others, but only by being following the instructions of the spiritual master, he manifests and one becomes capable of such service. For me it's very special to keep in touch with all of you always, when we meet on my visits to the temples, when I write an email, when you read my messages of the Sunday Chats. Do you know why? Because even though you may not know, you are the representatives of Srila Prabhupada. You make me feel the living presence of my spiritual master.

Srila Prabhupada invited us to this family. It is thanks to him that each of us are here. And thanks to each of you that I can remember and serve Srila Prabhupada every day. Srila Prabhupada left us a very high goal, but it was very demanding for our own benefit. Also, you help me be consistent. In this way I feel compelled by your love in representing my teacher in the best way possible to all of you, even if it is very difficult.

I do not know how. All I know is I'm longing to serve my Gurudeva wholeheartedly. The material energy puts difficulties before us, but the love of Srila Prabhupada and every one of you continues to maintain my life air and allows Hari-katha to remain as my only reason to exist. So, I can confess that the only thing of Guru in me is the infinite grace of Prabhupada who took over my life and put me in touch with all of you who thirst to serve the Truth. They are my saviors and my true friends. So my dear, we turn back to ask: How to become a disciple of truth? Just by following the Guru and being freely available.

- Free disposal means available to others at any time, without reward, without enjoying the benefits, no private life ... As an emergency physician ... they are always available for any emergency. We aspire to become doctors of the soul ... emergency doctors of souls waiting for the medicine of the Holy Name.

Sadhana, daily practice, the chanting of the Holy Name and preaching are the tools that allow us to develop this desire to serve unconditionally, to serve with determination. Remember remunerated service is not service, the devotee does their service without expecting any reward ... and if something comes, use it for the service of Krishna. Many souls are looking to bargain with God, but the true disciple does not seek this, only seeks to serve humbly. Charitable suicide: die from material life, but live to serve all the time ... day and night. That is our aspiration. That is consciousness of Vrindavan.

We're part of the squad of Mahaprabhu. People think that acting this way one will lose some, of course ... Material sense gratification is lost ... worldly fun is lost, but people do not know that if they do not change the direction of their life soon, they will also lose the human lifestyle. So instead of sticking to service they are born life after life ... and again chewing the chewed. What lamentation! Therefore, a devotee should be very compassionate to the suffering souls, because they understand that the root of suffering is ignorance, and armed with the torchlight of the revolutionary movement of Mahaprabhu's sankirtan, bring the knowledge that will remove the darkness .

Learning to preach is a training course in learning to truly love. Learn to have true compassion.Dedicate yourself to the right agent. Having wonderful programs that people come to know about the science of the soul. Keep the temples transparent, welcoming and very well organized, where each of the members feel they can give the best of themselves for the development of the community ...

Just as our Gurudeva has been compassionate and caring and made each of his disciples feel as the dearest and most important to him, in the same way we must act and show compassion to those around us. So the preacher should make everyone feel very welcome, and we must learn to listen to people and convey that which Srila Prabhupada taught us.

The preacher's work is sometimes a bit hard and bothersome ... clearly, bothersome to our false ego and our laziness, because we are so conditioned that we have come to see with indifference the suffering of others. However, in preaching, one realizes the true state of human suffering, the suffering of the soul. Just becoming a true disciple, a true preacher, you become a teacher. Just preaching, preaching and preaching ... and practicing, practicing, practicing. One who craves more devotion must remember that you will find it in the preaching and practice. The more you preach and the more you practice the more precise you are, the cleaner you become, a better worker ... you come closer to the nature of devotion.

There in daily practice, is the real ecstasy. Sustainable spiritual life is a life of compassion and dedication. In this way it is impossible to get discouraged. Without compassion enthusiasm will leave quickly ... Without compassion we do not even have the capacity to be lifted up. But if in your mind lives the 5, 10, 100 or whatever the number may be of people that is in your care, then there is no reason to get discouraged or bored at any moment. He who does not feel anything for another does not understand their Guru ... what to say about understanding Srila Prabhupada or all of our preceptors.

If you do not understand this much less understand the reason why you are in the process of Krishna Consciousness,,, The Supreme Lord is called Dina bandhu, the friend of the Fallen, the afflicted ... well, the devotees of Lord Krishna should also become friends of the afflicted ... Helping others and do not take advantage of them. Who wants to take advantage of others is not a preacher at heart. However he who wants to open his heart to others 100 percent, who wants to give his heart for the love of the truth, that's a perfect preacher. Give the best of each of you ... that's the secret. And that's what I want for each of you: to be able to give the best of yourselves. Therefore I speak so directly, so you feel my heart and so that way you can share your heart when you preach or teach classes.

Beloved, we must preach to the end. Die in the Battle of preaching the Holy Names of Krishna on our lips, and we remain with Krishna, no doubt.

 Thank you very much for sharing this fight and for helping to serve Srila Prabhupada
 I hope we can stay together like this forever.
 With all my affection,
 Jay Srila Prabhupada


Your always wisher

Swami B. A. Paramadvaiti.

The Invitation From Cali Mandir 6/16/11

 Conference from Colombia.

Dear devotees
Accept all my love from Cali Mandir,
Shortly traveling to visit the devotees of Ecuador.

Today I want to reflect on something that we do not question very often, but is a basic part of life, especially in spiritual life. We could start this conference with a very simple question but substantial: What is your goal? If we think a bit about it, we realize that is not a question we think of very often. Even, we can see that the leaders of society, rulers, etc. They do not have very clear goals for their life, or if they do, they are completely misdirected. They are not like the ideal rulers of the Vedic times such as, King Bharata, Yuddhistir Maharaj, Ranti Deva, among others. Currently there are very few examples of such correct and exemplary rulers, if any. That is why the world is completely without guidance and clarity in their life goals. So, we ourselves must have well defined care of our ideals and identify what we want to do with our lives and act accordingly.

Then, my dear, I ask you: What are your goals? What do you want to do with your lives? Do you have any response to that? If there is no clear answer, it is very worrying, because one must know what to do with his life. If not we will just bedriven by the impulses of the senses to the rhythm of the modes of material nature: three steps here, three steps back and forth, then six to the other side, four back and ... and we end up standing without knowing where to go. In that sense, the Vedas are very clear because we are taught that we should know what we want. We learn about who we are and where we go (or should go), Vaishnava culture teaches us that  by the very important fact of accepting a spiritual master. It is the key issue. It is not an obligation, but it is what makes the whole process become real and tangible. So we shall go for the safe route.

Spiritual life is like a grand staircase, which has many steps and each step we move steadily towards Sri Krishna. Each step in spiritual progress is so real and deepens when guided by someone connected with Krishna himself. People who do not accept an authority to progress the ladder or who think that there is no path, no destination, are completely lost. For them there is neither origin (cause), path, destination. Or in other words ... have no purpose in life.
But if life has meaning then we must strive to remember forever. Do not come into this world to dedicate yourselves to please the senses. Neither come to spend enjoying life, exploiting pretty girls or boys ... or just enjoying the money. Why did we come for? To serve :) Now, let's identify the process step by step ...

1. The beginning is simple, the first step is to become a moral person. What does this mean? It means becoming someone honest. If someone is not a honest person their consciousness is rather low. People are very suspicious today, so honesty is our best tool to protect ourselves from Maya Devi. Would you invite to your home someone who is not honest? Would you accept someone dishonest to approach your family? Most likely not. So morality and honesty are so important. Follow the 4 principles that Srila Prabhupada left us because they are the basis of honesty. Srila Prabhupada said that these four principles will help us to become true human beings ... Imagine, we have a human body but we act like animals. Just follow the 4 principles and ensure that human consciousness is protected. Move forward from the 4 principles on,not back.

We must strive every day to discard the lie and choose truth. By discarding the cruelty and choose mercy. By choosing to discard the dirt and accept purity. By becoming honest and responsible. That's the first step: to recognize that we must become honest and responsible.

Then comes:

* The jump

After starting the process of becoming responsible, the devotee begin to crave more steps forward in the spiritual life. Qualify for the service. Sure, a devotee does not want to scale for material achievements,they do not become karmi, jnani or yogi, the devotee wants to be qualified to receive even more mercy ... one comes to the world of Bhakti  by mercy and the sincere desire to surrender. That's where we have to take a big leap. Because in the world of Bhakti there are no more steps ...
In the world of Bhakti there is only a great leap.

After reaching the bottom of the stairs, to the top of the mountain, one may think that it's all over and one already got what he wanted, but where is the proof that is the end but only the true devotee (sincere and devoted) recognizes ... The devotee realizes that he has reached the top, but that's not all, you still need something more, that's the mysticism of Bhakti. When the devotee reaches the top (after having climbed step after step with hard work and dedication, faithfully following the trail left by the spiritual master) he receives a special invitation:

Here Krishna says, "Jump!" Jump to where? To the unknown. That's where the mind begins to question: But as I jump I see nothing, there is only emptiness. If I'm going to jump I will fall down.
 Krishna says: be calm, just jumps,,. Than I'll pick you up. . Uff, but the mind does not like the proposal, she thinks, "If I jump who will help me? I do not see security in this ..." And Krishna again insists: Do not worry about anything, just jump!, But the mind (rather insistent) makes us think: Now I have ground under my feet and I have even reached the top after so much effort, why should I jump ? As Krishna says: "You've only come to the dimension of faith and in this dimension there is no one to assure you nothing. The only thing I can guide you is the sincere star within your heart  and the encouraging comments of bhaktas of the Lord, they speak of the world that lies beyond the analytical view, beyond material calculations, beyond evil falsehood ... the world of bhakti is governed by the laws of God's love. Look beyond the material which can only see abyss, but the heart feels guided by faith and trust "Even after such a clear message from the Lord Himself, the mind still is hesitating and thinking," This goes against everything I've known so far, all my life I learned to seek security and now I leave everything I see that I have security with ... " And Krishna patiently again insists:

Sarva dharma parityaya
Mam ekam saranam vraja
Aham tvam sarva papebhyo
Ma mokṣayiṣyāmi sucah
Very clear, He says:
Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me, fear not ...

Here, the mind is confused and goes further to argue philosophically: But Lord Krishna, how do You ask this? First you say that when there is a predominance of irreligion You appear to establish the principles of dharma and now You say to leave all religion? You confused me enough!, How can I understand it? I learned to always be under the safe haven, even the karma-kanda clearly states that such sacrifice leads to such a result, this exercise brings such a result, this aspiration takes you to experience such a thing ... but now You say: Whatever you've achieved abandon ... I fought so hard to get all this and now I have to leave!

So, my dear, we can see that love is irrational. It makes no sense and you better not seek logic, because we will not find it. The world of love comes by surrender and sincerity, facilitated by the causeless mercy. The mind keeps thinking: Will all my efforts be in vain? But Krishna says: "No, not in vain, you went through all that to be able to give it all up". "How is this (still wondering)?, Work as hard  as possible for everything, I had the recognition, knowledge, I have learned and gained so much and now I have to abandon what I have acquired? What do I get in return?"

And Krishna says: "Disqualified, very inquisitive!"
"How so, disqualified? (Still and still insists)? I can not even ask questions?"
And Krishna says: "Here there are no questions here there is only capacity to hear" "And what do you hear?" (Not easy to be persuaded) Krishna says: "You hear a bhakti invitation, the invitation of love from the heart" When we think we've reached the top, we received the invitation to give ourselves in bhakti and we maintain the confidence that Krishna will receive us. But that invitation could only be accepted by a sincere heart that understands that everything we receive has been handled by Krishna and there is absolutely nothing that is beyond His control ...

This invitation is not visible to the material eyes. The materialist view can only see insecurity and chaos, while the heart is able to perceive the invitation to the open and wonderful dynamics behind what appears uncertain. Sri Krishna himself recommends karma and jnana in the Bhagavad Gita, but at the conclusion of His message He says: you can practice for certain stages, but if you know me, you will do it only by bhakti, with wholehearted devotion. That's the most wonderful mercy ... because despite our karma, despite our sinful activities, despite having committed the lowest errors, we can jump into the world of bhakti and surrender to the will of the Supreme.

Therefore, we must be clear about what we talked about in the beginning: remember, what is the goal of our life. And what is it? It is to give ourselves completely to the service of Sri Krishna, accompanied by and serving the Vaishnavas. If you do not have that as the clear aim of your life that which you fight for every day, then the senses are going to relocate and dance to ignorance, passion and material goodness.

With these words I end the chat today
I send you all my affection.
Jay Srila Prabhupada!

Your always wisher,
Swami B. A. Paramadvaiti.

The Character of Universal Love From Colombia 9/6/13

Conference.

Dear devotees
Receive all my affection from Medellin.
Jagannath Baladeva and Subhadra Ki jay!
Greetings from this beautiful land with beautiful devoted preachers.

Today I want to send a special message. It's called "The character of Universal Love"

The universe is governed by laws that apply equally to all its inhabitants. If we do not follow those laws, or worse, ignore them ... then we're going to be involved in conflict and suffer the consequences. It is then that the message of Universal Love will increase our understanding of the laws of nature and substantiate a universal vision based on the fact that all people can be friends and well-wishers for each other. If we follow the message of Universal Love we can better understand our relationship with humans.

We should respect other people, regardless of faith, race or gender, because every human being has special skills and anyone can become spiritually advanced. We must abandon all dislike and contempt for strangers, rather we should embrace them all in our hearts. The message of Universal Love teaches us that it is much more beautiful to serve others than regard ourselves as the masters of them. Envy, malice, exploiting the weaknesses of others and indifference to others is the breeding ground in which crime grows. Anybody involved in the benefit of others, deserves our respect.

Service to others is a unique experience and only by that service can we feel protected and useful in our lives. The desire to control and dominate other people will only produce an aversion in them and increase our loneliness.

The message of Universal Love corrects our relationship with animals.In order to be food for us, animals have to suffer indescribably. If we consider all the measures of violence that are practiced on animals, we will realize that we can not close our eyes to the consequences in front of us, whether they be short or long term, to humanity and the environment. Meat, fish, eggs are not at all necessary for our health. The message of universal love exposes the violence and exploitation that is hidden behind the consumption of meat, fish and eggs. It teaches us a higher taste which is part of the freedom that lies beyond the prison of addiction and gratification.

Without a vegetarian lifestyle, this topic will look just like a theory. If we understand the message of Universal Love we can perceive the connection we have with Mother Nature. The Earth keeps air, water and food in large quantities for all living beings. We thank her for her generosity and at the same time, we must humbly acknowledge our dependence on her presence.It is because we are dependent on the kindness of Mother Earth that we should use our wealth constructively and learn to maintain forests and clean water and the earth and protect seeds.

The compassion with those who suffer shortage gives us the ability to be generous.
The message of Universal Love gives us eyes to see the Great Power that is keeping the Creation intact and providing us the basics to live on Earth. That is the connection between the Cosmic Energy and origin. The message of Universal Love enables us to become tolerant of people with different faiths. Many cults teach faith and appreciation to Mother Nature and its Creator. We respect them. Whoever mistreats humans according to their faith is far from the message of Universal Love. Universal Love shows us the responsibility to our children. Children are easily influenced and easily abused. They need security. We must become a living example of the message of Universal Love and at the same time, we must protect them from all that is controversial for its values.

The influence of the message of Universal Love enriches the relationship with our partners. We must be constantly alert to maintain a healthy family life, for a happy marriage is the natural protection for children. If the values ​​of the message of Universal Love is in the center of the family, then the selfish interests will not be able to stay between the parents. Universal Love provides a deep understanding of sexual power within each of us. Through this sexual power the ability to father a new life in this world is relevant.

This is the gate of our birth, but it is a very serious fault if we replace love with sexuality, as it is only going to lead to mutual disagreements, accusations, loneliness and the desperate feeling of being used and contaminated. Unwanted children are the sad result of misunderstood sexuality in which none of the parties are giving true love, but rather just waiting for something in return.

The entrance of Universal Love in our lives gives us a better understanding of ourselves. If we look carefully bodies change from childhood to youth and from there to old age, we recognize that our consciousness is not subject to the aging process as if it is our body. We have to admit that I, myself, am independent  from the shell of the body and so we must become aware that there are tasks larger than the mere preservation of the body. The message of Universal Love gives us a clear answer to the question of whether our life begins with birth and end with death.

The traditions of ancient cultures, the journey to the past lives through hypnotic regressions, the phenomenon of child prodigies, etc.., Are a clear example that proves the existence of the living entities independence of the body conscious. So one thing becomes very clear: If we move from one body to another we must bear the responsibility of allowing the Universal Love to grow within us. The message of Universal Love allows us to recognize the source of our own existence. We are individual personalities, therefore we are fully aware of our own existence. Thus, our origin must also have the same attributes: individuality, consciousness, personality. Call it the Living Entity of higher consciousness. The source cannot be less than His creation, therefore, chance cannot be the origin of life.

The influence of Universal Love makes us aware of the fact that we are responsible for our own actions, words and even thoughts. If we recognize that every action produces a reaction, we can easily understand the Law of Karma. Thus, for our own welfare, we should avoid all things that cause negative reactions. Rather, we must act in a way that allows a positive future for the world and therefore it to us.

The message of Universal Love intimidates the origin of the false ego. This realization will help us to question the false ego consciousness and leave all identification of its covering. The attachments to the temporal coverage appears in the shape of our body, our family, our land, our faith, our ideology, our social status, etc..Emerging as the most important for us. Thus the ego along with the desire become the origin of evil, hatred and fighting. Universal Love sharpens our view of the influence of the media. If contribution of the media are encouraged  then  intolerance, lust and violence increases. We have to realize that being uncontrolled results in the above influences within children and adults, so we must avoid this influence at least to prevent degradation.

Universal love opens our eyes to the consequences of intoxication. Addiction to intoxicants freezes our most important skill: the ability to love. This is the reason that drugs are so dangerous (individually and collectively). Instead of artificial intoxication, Universal Love allows us to feel natural pleasure. Universal Love shows us the dangers of gambling and all attempts that aim to increase the gratification of our body. And accumulate material wealth and gain fame. Casino games end in misfortunes and leads people to self-destruction, while ruining others ambition. So we must move away from gambling and everything that is an obstacle to really be useful for our family and society. The greatest gift we have received from the Living Entity of Highest Consciousness is more freedom. Universal Love teaches us to use this freedom properly, then there starts the mystery of our life.

Universal Love allows us to recognize the opportunity for the development of our work. No work or the individual nor society can maintain itself. If love flows into our work, then this occupation becomes a celebration, a sacred sacrifice.

The message of Universal Love explains the mysticism of our inner voice. Each perceives the inner voice that warns us of the actions that could cause harm to others or ourselves. We should be grateful that there is such natural mysticism in all human beings. This inner voice has received different names in different cultures. We consider this inner voice as an aid of higher consciousness from the Living Entity in highest consciousness to each of His children. Universal Love is the reason that we can see the death of the body as natural and strive to develop our consciousness. We do not really know when we have to work. But our consciousness is preserved and it is very important for the purpose intended. If we are able to address this objective to Universal Love, then our life will be successful, because death is just a door that leads us to the next area of ​​growth and learning.

Universal Love teaches us to be loving. Humanity is looking for love. They are hungry for love. If a human being does not guide his own life to love and only sees the value of relationships based on the satisfaction of his own desires, he or she will be unable to feel love and everything will be destroyed. If Living Entity of Higher Consciousness is located in the center of our love, our search for love will be successful and our relationships will be healed, even become sacred.

Universal Love teaches us to pray. It is through sincere prayer that we open our mind to the sacred. No matter which way each human takes to pray, prayer will help you to internalize the Universal Love. Oh My Lord, let me be an instrument of Your love. Universal Love inspires our understanding of sacred sound. Each sound has an influence on our consciousness and we can clearly feel the harmonizing effect or disturbance. Spiritual and meditative sounds strengthen our consciousness and allow the Universal Love to grow within our hearts.

The World Organization of the United Nations has the function of protecting the rights of those who can not do for themselves. Similarly, the values ​​of the Universal Love enrich these efforts, as they develop sensitivity to the fundamental rights of life, which means that they improve the situation of the world to follow.

It is the nature of Universal Love that reveal the richness of life: be loving, honest and fair, servers, generous and merciful. So with all the pleasure, we must allow the message of Universal Love influence our activities and take care to protect the ideals, regardless of the natural position and the task we have in society, or even if we are children or adults.

That, my dear is the essence of Universal Love. Now I ask you to practice and share. Make this manifest of love your own manifest of love in the way of service.

Jay Srila Prabhupada!

Your always wisher,
Swami B. A. Paramadvaiti.

The desire of our lives: that Sri Krishna include us in His plans. 02/06/13 from Bucaramanga

BAP-Bucaramanga: Accept my love from Bucaramanga. Jay Srila Prabhupada

These days we have been in a marathon visiting Mahaprabhu's temples of northern Colombia and Venezuela.
It's been an intense journey planning the details of the preaching effort. When you're a preacher sometimes you feel tired, but just thinking about the example of Srila Prabhupada, who at 69 years old traveled to the West led by His love without borders, risking his health, his comfort in the Radha Damodar temple, etc ... to only remember this one does not have anything to complain about.

 Srila Prabhupada had everything, he lived in Vrindavan, in one of the most beautiful temples and decided to give it all up because of his intense love for the souls of the West. If it was not love that moved Srila Prabhupada then what was it? What else could move an older man to start such a big task? Only love. And after seeing all that Srila Prabhupada did, what is the task that remains for us?

Our job is to continue and maintain all the wonderful things Srila Prabhupada left us. Then comes the second question: How do we do something nice for Srila Prabhupada?Everything is based on the art of kindness, kindness is the gesture of giving love. And all that is related to love is positive. That is basic. It is common sense.

 Even in the ancient cultures we have been taught that we must respect each other. Any hint of violence or abuse takes us further away from God. How do you make that love practical in your temple life?
In our sadhana bhakti, in the rounds we sing from the heart, in the temple services that are offered to the community, and in the conferences of the Bhagavad Gita that are there to rescue suffering souls.

Srila Prabhupada was so thorough in his love that he taught us everything even that which was the most basic: how to wear tilaka, how to wear a dhoti, how to respect nature, how to care for family ... He dedicated hours, days, months, years of his time for us to learn everything from the very beginning.
And if Prabhupada did that for us, why can't we do the same for the souls who come to our churches? All the inspiration to lead a life with respect for nature and animals comes from Srila Prabhupada and the temples are the schools that allow this tradition to be maintained and distributed to more and more people.

 It is Sri Krishna through His boundless mercy who wants you to be part of His plan. That is the desire of our lives: that Sri Krishna includes us in His plans. That is the role of the spiritual master: to make sure that the disciple is trained and becomes qualified in serving Sri Krishna plans.

The Spiritual Master dedicates his life in forming spiritual leaders. And following the example of Srila Prabhupada, who dedicated the last stage of his beautiful life to be spiritual leaders with confidence and hope (even when lost) and today I call you to a Virtual Leadership Seminar.

The initial question of this seminar is: How to become a good leader? Well, every person is a potential seed. Theses seeds are loaded with energy and every devotee, every mother, every soul to me is a seed one of these seeds, a seed full of shakti. B. V. Acharya Maharaj, who is with us today was a seed. And a seed well planted and cared for with love and dedication bears good fruit just like Acharya Maharaj.

There are also seeds that are not grown properly. These are on the road and there are weeds growing between these very seeds. What is that weed? It is the result of what is generated from monstrous mentality. What do I mean by monstrous mentality? It's that attitude of wanting to grow at the expense of other seeds. The weed feed on other plants. They want to take advantage of others, while the right attitude is the one that wants to grow by helping others.

 Is divine mentality versus demonic mentality, which of the two sides you want to place? If you want to cultivate divine qualities, then you must dedicate your life to the service of the Divine, to God's service. But if you want to take advantage of everything, and be like the asuras, then you must take the consequences.What consequences? The consequence of asuric life which results in samsara: the repeated births and deaths in the most diverse species of life. While the results of the life of the devas is closer to the Divine. The devas, however, must still fight with the demoniac nature that they have inside. Because demons are not just on the outside, but within each and everyone of us. Just as we have a saintly side, we also have a demoniac side.
 Only we have to decide which one we will walk. With the saint or the devil? We will not always have the clarity and determination to choose the divine path. So then one must pray to Krishna and ask sincerely that He allows us to get out of this apathy and constant opposition.

 Oh, my Lord, ordinary life swallows me, I do not offer anything good, but I'm there and I can not leave. I need good company, good partnership. Let me associate myself with your devotees 24 hours a day to monitor me and so that I may be saved from my wrongdoings. So we pray to Krishna. Being alone means being vulnerable to Maya

In front of a devotee one will not break their principles, nor will you harm others or cheat others ...a devotee is always going to lead you to the right path. So it is better to have a transparent life, because all the lies will come to light, either sooner or later. Everything you do has an equal and opposite reaction. That is the a, b, c of the spiritual life. If you pollute the earth, she'll deliver you contaminated food.

 So now man has been charged with throwing all of their own waste water, inevitably contaminating almost everything, then that water goes into the field and is used for vegetation, its that very same water that man buys in the market. So the man will throw his feces into the water and then consequently he will take his own filth back into him.Action and reaction.

Therefore, my dear, pray to become servants of Truth, dedicated to transparency. Transparency gives peace of mind, and helps us in our spirituality. So, the key is totally depend on Krishna, with full confidence. No need to worry, Krishna is making all arrangements for the benefit of your soul. No need to strive for something fake (as in the material world all efforts are in vain). Just dedicate yourself to depend on Krishna.
As you sincerely surrender you will receive everything you need at the right time, I mean spiritual realizations (spiritual progress) rather than material goods.

People get used to accumulating and accumulate things and finally end up dedicating their life to the trash that they worked hard to get. A devotee does the opposite, they are dedicated to delivering and delivering and delivering to others what they have received (not just physically but spiritually)
 There is a beautiful verse in the Bhagavad Gita (9.22) that illustrates this example:

ananyāś cintayanto māḿ

ye janāḥ paryupāsate

teṣāḿ nityābhiyuktānāḿ

yoga-kṣemaḿ vahāmy aham

 "But those who always worship Me with exclusive devotion, meditating on My transcendental form, to them I carry what they lack and preserve what they have."

Those who are devoted to Krishna receive everything they need from Krishna. Personally I'm a bad example, but I can see that this is real. When I arrived in South America I had nothing, except the company of Krishna and His devotees. Even so, out of pure mercy we have accomplished many things, beautiful farms and many beautiful souls have been inspired to be part of this family, offered to Srila Prabhupada.
Sure, the devotees have worked hard for all that, but they worked without seeking any personal gain, that is why Krishna has been so merciful. Our family is a very beautiful mission, but more so because we do not have much money, but still we live very luxuriously on farms, surrounded by waterfalls, wondrous trees, and amazing prasadam.

We are very fortunate. Krishna sends the food, He sends devotees He commands everyone :)
 Srila Prabhupada said: "He who is unable to live for a moment without Krsna consciousness, who can not but think of Krishna 24 hours a day, who is engaged in devotional service through the process of hearing / singing / recording / offering prayers / worship / serving the Lotus Feet of the Lord / serving and making friends and offering your whole self to the Lord ... reaches the perfection of life.For all these activities are auspicious and full of spiritual power, which makes the worshiper perfect in terms of self-realization, so that his only desire is to get the association of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.To be with God one must simply sing his name. Those preaching about God are already with him.

Srila Prabhupada continues:
Undoubtedly, such a devotee reaches the Lord without difficulty. That is called yoga. By the mercy of the Lord, such a devotee never comes back to this material condition of life. Ksema The word refers to the merciful protection of the Lord. The Lord helps the devotee to acquire Krsna consciousness through yoga, and when the devotee becomes fully Krsna conscious the Lord protects him from falling into a life of desolation and conditioning.

 The Bhagavad Gita is a spiritual manual that is completely practical, and it speaks very clearly on what we have to do. Krishna knows exactly where each soul is situated and according to that (what we need) He gives us mercy in the form of profits or losses.

 We just have to worry about making the devotees happy and following the instructions of the spiritual master. The Guru knows what makes your soul happy.Krishna does not need your money. He needs your soul. You do not pay Krsna with bank transfers and finances, you pay with dedication and service.If the devotees are pleased with your service, then rest assured that Krishna will be pleased.

Bolivia  passaged through these northern lands to free us from the Spaniards who came to completely destroy the ancient cultures of South America ... Srila Prabhupada himself came to free us from our own demon conquerors.Bolivia's sword represents freedom, our japa and teachings of Srila Prabhupada are the swords that cut our ignorance.

 The purpose of a spiritual family is to be completely surrendered and fully dedicated. Just as in a blood family, parents do not charge their children for what they are given. They do it all for free. People usually do not understand this and are only troubled by it. What is the reason for our problems? Krishna is not in the center.

A deteriorating marriage becomes intact when Krishna is in the center. The economy is arranged with Krishna in the center. Personal complexities are arranged when Krishna is in the center. Uncontrollable desires are controlled when Krishna is arranged in the center.Preaching is the essence of our life. It is our occupation. Preaching means that we give the opportunity to someone else to do something nice for Krishna. So not only do you perform devotional service, but the other person does as well.

After all these words will you continue to be concerned about what you will eat tomorrow ... But did you not listen to Krishna? He Himself said, Do not worry, I'll take care of everything you need. Just worry to share this sweet message.
 
Thus, the purpose of my visit to all the temples is to keep the flame lit. The devotees who travel to the temples preaching and supporting the CBA attempt the very same, we can realize if we really appreciate what we have. What Krishna has given us.How do we know that we appreciate? Are we sharing with others what we have? I'd like to know something practical from all of you.

Does your facebook have invitations to participate in the programs of the temple?
Does your facebook promotes the farms in your city?
Does your facebook have at least 200 photos of the important preaching efforts in your country?
Does your facebook have information on the major projects of your Spiritual Master?
Does your facebook promotes visits your spiritual master?
Does your facebook promote solidarity in your spiritual family?
 All these questions are just to check if  in your every day activitiare if Krsna Consciousness is really taking precedence at all times.

I consider each of you  a wonderful person whom I appreciate with all my heart, I appreciate all your efforts ... and I still want for all of you to become qualified spiritual leaders. That was the point of all this seminar.
We should qualify ourselves to be leaders to manage our temples like Srila Prabhupada taught us. Addressing people like Srila Prabhupada taught us. Serving others as Srila Prabhupada taught us.
So our meditation must be loaded with a strong experience of solidarity, love for others, to deliver Krishna to all the suffering souls. Solidarity to learn, to practice solidarity, solidarity with the family of Srila Prabhupada, preach and practice solidarity. Solidarity means leaving all Maya behind. Solidarity means having all our web pages up to date. Solidarity means inviting volunteers to our farms. Solidarity means being systematic. Solidarity to protect Mother Earth. Protecting Mother Earth is to maintain the connection with Mother Supreme, it is linked to Srimati Radharani and to be embraced by faith. Solidarity is to distribute Krishna prasadam. Solidarity is to deliver the nectar of divine knowledge to the souls. So my dear, be supportive ... Pray to surrender. Serve devotees.

Always preach the glories of Srila Prabhupada. A big hug from the heart.
With much affection.
Jay Srila Prabhupada!