DamodaraPriyadd

Perhaps you are right. In the beginning, I was taking baby steps. I still am to a certain extent. Once I started chanting 16 rounds(very important), finally went to the temple, saw the Deities for the first time, started associating face to face with the devotees, I started taking somewhat bigger steps. There were two advanced devotee friends that really felt I needed local association, and they were right. One of these friends, a brahmacarie, encouraged me to chant 16 rounds, stop cooking meat for my family, and urged me to ask the devotees if there was service I could do around the temple. Since that time, it seems I can never get enough. I know Krishna is the supreme enjoyer, but when doing service for Him, it makes us happy, too. I took initiation December 24th and was given the name, Damodara Priya Devi Dasi. My family is still not favorable to KC, but I made up my mind, even though I must take care of my family, I am determined to serve to the best of my ability to Krishna, Srila Prabhupada, and my spiritual master and other devotees. We have to remember, our eternal position is that of service. I am happy to see that a few of the regulars are here. I used to keep in touch with Theist by email, but we have not communicated in a while. Perhaps I may come back and post more often. Good seeing you. Your servant, Damodara Priya dd

Thanks GHari! Hare Krishna! I had heard about the accident from a devotee at the temple. Thanks for the details. I seem to remember you from a long time ago, when I used to post regularly. I posted at that time as debbie. /images/graemlins/smile.gifAre most of the regulars still here? Your servant, Damodara Priya dd

Hare Krishna! I wonder if anyone here has information about the accident that happened regarding the New Orleans brahmacaries. Thanks in advance. Damodara Priya dd