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Ancient paztriot - Thanks a lot for posting that beautiful passage. Where did u get this passage of the Mahabharata - is it available on the internet somewhere? If so please provide the website address or tell us about the source of this passage. Thanks, Hare Krsna

Where would I be able to find the complete Shrimad Bhagavatam (better if its available with transliteration ) translated by Srila Prabhupad on the internet in a downloadable format? I currently have upto Canto 10 Chapter 13 but I could not find anything beyond that in a downloadable format. http://srimadbhagavatam.com/ has it but I have to be online to accesss it - I can read offline - so would like something which can be downloaded completely. Thanks in advance for your kind responses. Hare Krsna !!

I very enthusiastically planted some Tulsi seeds this summer, within a few weeks I had maybe around 25 Tulsi plants. Now its almost fall and its getting pretty cold – I am feeling bad at having to let the Tulsi go through the harsh winter. It was I who planted her in this region (non-tropical) - I feel at fault for having planted the seeds – even though I knew I would not be able to give her proper care in the winter. Do any of the members here any suggestions ? On one hand we are supposed to have Tulsi plant in our homes but on the other what is the point if it cannot survive the winter. Is it not wrong to plant Tulsi in regions where there is severe winter ? Does Tulsi survive winter in regions of India where it gets severely cold ? I have my Tulsi plant in large containers and pots – I am afraid to bring my Tulsi indoors because there might be insects in the pots and because I have a small kid who might pluck the leaves or play/eat the soil. Any suggestions or advise would be highly appreciated. Hare Krsna

Can somebody please provide the scriptural reference for fasting on appearance days/ disapperance days of the Lord or his associates. I know there are clear instructions by Lord Krishna to fast on Ekadashis. But I am searching for scriptural reference for fasting on Appearance / Disappearance days of the Lord/ his associates / gurus etc ... Thanks in anticipation of your kind replies. Please do not take any offence by my inquiry. Hare Krsna !!