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I washed a lot of them in Berkeley and I enjoyed it. In fact, I was truly grateful for the offer to wash them. I did not feel worthy of cutting up vegetables. I will wash pots wherever I go. I enjoy cleaning.

Hari Bol Livingentity! Last summer at Mono Hot Springs I met a group of devotees while doing a japa walk. I was crying and praying to Krishna the day before for association. I had prasadam and bhajans with them for three days out in the middle of the woods. It was wonderful. P.S. Sorry about the two names on here-Aishwarya & Leela-couldn't remember my password then just got another e-mail.

Livingentity, I worked Kings Canyon, Sequoia & Yosemite Natl Parks then ended my trail days in John Muir & Ansel Adams wilderness in Minarets area & Edison & Florence Lake-near Huntington Lake. Then have been doing massage therapy at Mono Hot Springs.

Thank you for your kindness. It is SO amazing that Sudama came into my life. I believe that a devotee doesn't even have to mention Krishna to have a huge impact on another soul. Sudama was like the fragrant sandalwood tree in the forest permeating my heart silently with Krishna. I too lived in 3-rivers and San Diego. Yet in Three Rivers I never met a devotee. Would not have known what to look for!How I wish I had. It is okay that the guest was a little hard on me.I should expect to be challenged a little. I just assumed that having devotees recommending me to the temple president was part of the procedure and the fact that almost all I know of Krishna is from Srila Prabhupad's books. Even if I don't get there, I am sure Krishna will send me where he wants me, and I feel He wants me there for starters.

Thank you. Yes, I know I can ask the temple president but I really could use some female input. I have somehow managed to not really know any female devotees-guess its because of my location away from any temples. Any info is very appreciated. I have a harmonium I want to bring. Do I part with the cell phone? (Actually, I would be glad to.)

I have a Manoj Kumar Sardar & Bros. scale changer harmonium for sale. It is new basically. I have been told it is studio quality. It has a beautiful sound. I saw a price tag of 850.00 on one that was NOT a scale changer at Ali Albar school. I would like to have 450.00 for mine. I bought a more portable Harmonium and that is why I am wanting to sell. I do not have a picture at this time but could get one. I live near Fresno.

Hari Bol! Dear godbrothers and godsisters. Please accept my humble obeisances. What can I expect when I join a temple? I am awaiting permission to join ISKCON in California. What do I leave behind? What can I bring of personal items. If I can't earn any money how do I get sundries like toothpaste when I need it? What if I have a medical or dental need after I am in the temple? I am 48 years old. I do not have any aspirations for anything but Krishna consciousness yet this is still the biggest life changing situation I am ever going to do. I am very excited about this and would appreciate any helpful advice and words of wisdom. Aishwarya

To help others come to Krishna consciousness we must answer inquiries intelligently. The question was that the RAM devotee questioned Prabhupad's ability to translate Sanskrit accurately. Not that Krishna's word's were incorrect but was Prabhupada qualified to translate Sanskrit?

Probably because they are not poor in their own eyes. What is poor? Not owning property, FAT cars, stocks? I think it is a great wealthy day when I have a nice plate of prasadam but I feel very poor when my crappy car breaks down and I have to ask my friends for mercy money to fix it.

Probably because they are not poor in their own eyes. What is poor? Not owning property, FAT cars, stocks? I think it is a great wealthy day when I have a nice plate of prasadam but I feel very poor when my crappy car breaks down and I have to ask my friends for mercy money to fix it.

Thank you all for good info. I suggested to a friend to feed what you said. I asked him not to support cow slaughter. I saw him give his dogs watermelon and they loved it! Big pieces of rind, running around really enjoying it. At least feed what seems like a lower life form than cattle such as fish or chicken?, until they pass away and then get no more pets.

Thank you all for good info. I suggested to a friend to feed what you said. I asked him not to support cow slaughter. I saw him give his dogs watermelon and they loved it! Big pieces of rind, running around really enjoying it. At least feed what seems like a lower life form than cattle such as fish or chicken?, until they pass away and then get no more pets.

Thank you Yasodanandana. I once met a vegetarian Rottweiller & it had the sweetest breath! I know now that pet ownership is due to loneliness, protection, filling a void, kind hearted-ness(strays)etc. So I guess I need not to be critical of it but this country is inundated with critters at home. Dogs & cats & horses are nearly worshipped in my area. Talk about Holy cows in India. Look in a Petsmart. It is ridiculous! There are studies though that say one lives longer when they have a companion pet to love. I just would like to see a bird or squirrel or rabbit come around my friends place that isn't screaming for help in the teeth of one of her cats! Aish

Thank you Yasodanandana. I once met a vegetarian Rottweiller & it had the sweetest breath! I know now that pet ownership is due to loneliness, protection, filling a void, kind hearted-ness(strays)etc. So I guess I need not to be critical of it but this country is inundated with critters at home. Dogs & cats & horses are nearly worshipped in my area. Talk about Holy cows in India. Look in a Petsmart. It is ridiculous! There are studies though that say one lives longer when they have a companion pet to love. I just would like to see a bird or squirrel or rabbit come around my friends place that isn't screaming for help in the teeth of one of her cats! Aish

I am curious about what vegetarians feed their cats & dogs. They are carnivores so how could a Vaishnav buy a can of slaughtered cow, sheep, pig or fish? What did Srila Prabhupad say about pet keeping? Everywhere I look people have dogs & cats. I live in a house with a friend who says she loves animals but raises cattle for slaughter. There are 5 medium size cow dogs here & two natural born killer cats. I have to feed them when she is gone. I can't say anything about it to her as I needed a place to stay. I will never have a cat or dog as a pet after my experience here in this un-suchi (sp) environment.

I am curious about what vegetarians feed their cats & dogs. They are carnivores so how could a Vaishnav buy a can of slaughtered cow, sheep, pig or fish? What did Srila Prabhupad say about pet keeping? Everywhere I look people have dogs & cats. I live in a house with a friend who says she loves animals but raises cattle for slaughter. There are 5 medium size cow dogs here & two natural born killer cats. I have to feed them when she is gone. I can't say anything about it to her as I needed a place to stay. I will never have a cat or dog as a pet after my experience here in this un-suchi (sp) environment.

Do Vaishnavas have cats & dogs? If so, what do they feed them? When people tell me that in India cows are worshipped, I like to say that in America cats & dogs are worshipped. I also like to say to my so-called animal lover friends that they love cats & dogs not cows, pigs,sheep, horses,fish etc., because they support slaughtering them to feed the cats & dogs they worship. Hee, Hee! It is a multi-billion dollar industry-American pets.

Do Vaishnavas have cats & dogs? If so, what do they feed them? When people tell me that in India cows are worshipped, I like to say that in America cats & dogs are worshipped. I also like to say to my so-called animal lover friends that they love cats & dogs not cows, pigs,sheep, horses,fish etc., because they support slaughtering them to feed the cats & dogs they worship. Hee, Hee! It is a multi-billion dollar industry-American pets.

What about mosquitoes? Is it a problem year around & all over India? Also, I read recently about a devotee being gored by a cow's horn & asking for organic cayenne pepper to stop internal bleeding. I have checked into this. Don't understand why there is no cayenne in India but I will bring some. It can be swallowed or applied directly to wounds to stop bleeding...owwwww! Eat crackers or bread first then the drink the pepper down. I eat Indian food now & don't get the galloping skitters(diahrea). I try to eat non-spicy/hot. It is not Sattvic to eat hot stuff anyway. Thank you much for input.

What kinds of shots are recommended for travel in India? Is it a good idea to have an AIDS test clearance here. I read that if you stay in India beyond a certain length of time an AIDS test is required. Are there any other items one should carry medicinally that I can't get in India? Thanks for info.

Thank you. I have a huge collection of Vedic Art from the internet. It is a spiritual adventure & wonderful search. Sometimes I just type in the words 'beautiful Krishna' just to see what pictures will appear. Aishwarya thanks you!

Thank you. I do not know why I do not have that book. I will get it at S.F.Rath Yatra on Sunday.

Please help me find Vaishnava's in Hawaiian Islands. I know of Oahu ISKON & Haiku & Kaui ISKON. Are there any more & how can I contact them. Need help in relocating to Hawaii, want to live near other Krishna devotees. Thank you.

Please give info on Krishna Art such as where I can find guidelines about painting Krishna. Are there any certain rules & regulations or qualifications. I have a strong desire to paint a picture of Krishna for my alter room & wonder what, if any, are the rules. Any books or websites. I can't afford any schools but have art talent.

In regards to onions & garlic. They are of medicinal/ayurvedic value but not Satvic/spiritual properties. Since eliminating onions/garlic from my diet I am no longer able to purchase any items contained in a can or bottle such as sauces, dressings etc. due to the fact that almost no American packaged food is garlic/onion free. I am a massage therapist and I like this body to be free of the strong odor these foods emit. I can smell garlic/onion on people a mile away & it is offensive to my nostrils. To me it is like pouring gasoline on your food. Krishna will show you the beauty of the subtlest flavors if you get rid of the onions/garlic. I have fallen into near rapture over the most delicate of flavors once I quit pouring 'gasoline' on my food. I also believe that galic/onion eating is a way to cover up the heinous practice of meat eating. Few people can eat a piece of meat raw or without some kind of covering such as sauces, salt, pepper, onions & garlic. It simply has no flavor unless you put some mask on it. I believe a person could eat dog excrement if you deep-fried it & slathered it with enough garlic & onions. Also, my friends notice that my body has a nice natural fragrance & I do not ever have B.O. since eliminating garlic/onions from my diet. The bottom line however is that I want to offer to Krishna what is best. This is an easy thing to do, eliminate an ugly food stuff. I have fun in my spiritual practice of avoiding garlic/onions & save on deodorant.