Yashoda_dd 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 In Padma Purana it is said: "Persons who put tulasi beads on the neck, who mark twelve places of their bodies as Visnu temples with Visnu's symbolic representations [the four items held in the four hands of Lord Visnu--conch, mace, disc and lotus], and who have visnu-tilaka on their foreheads, are to be understood as the devotees of Lord Visnu in this world. Their presence makes the world purified, and anywhere they remain, they make that place as good as Vaikuntha." I wish all the people in this world start putting tulsi beads around their necks and tilak on their bodies, each person who once said "Krishna" in his life (for one who says "Krishna" is a devotee, also according sastra). But, if it happens, sahajism could occur. There must be vaisnava etiquete. The lady I mentioned was a first-initiated disciple of ex-Harikesha Swami. She is convinced that he is not actually fallen, that he will come again, so she is not interested in looking for a poor devotee to continue her spiritual path. Person that says he has a spiritual life, but neglects to hear from a poor devotee, is just like a mother that makes abortion of a baby (Srila Prabhupada used to say that one who does not care about his or her spiritual life is atma-ha). To be guided by show-bottle "guru" is same thing. I pray that she will meet a poor Vaisnav to open her eyes. We all need guidance of siksa guru - very advanced devotees that were initiated by Srila Prabhupada, disciples of "fallen" gurus, new-born babies, persons with and without tulasi beads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gHari 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 Beware: not all poor Vaisnavas are pure Vaisnavas. I'm so poor I have to rent the air that I breathe, but no one will ever misuse the word pure on me. Even if they did, I would hide in the latrine until they went away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yashoda_dd 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2002 Sorry, gHari. Misspelling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted March 21, 2003 Hare Krishna, All Glories to His Divine Grace Srila Prabhupada, Hare Krishna Parbhuji’s and Matajis, I am trying to promote an Iskcon friendly (independent) website called www.hrhk.com While this is a discussion forum for philosophical discussions you can contribute to this site by 1.Expressing your realizations in the daily Bhagavad Gita online class and the weekly question on the home page. 2.Forwarding the lectures both Audio and word documents of your Guru Maharaja’s with his permission. 3.Express your gratitude for senior devotees. 4.Tell us about Bhakti Vriksha Programs in your city. 5.Talk about Grhasta Life in Iskcon. 6.Tell us about your temple….. Ratha Yatra programs, weblinks, Home Programs, Hall programs, Vyasa Puja…..etc etc . 7 Tell us about Iskcon friendly news articles. 8 Write about vegetarianism. 9 Tell us about children following Iskcon 10.Send us Iskcon related photos and artwork. 11. You may leave your email address so devotees in your area may be in touch with you or you may join the in the Contact Us section. Please send all info to krishna@hrhk.com Your servant Murali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisdouglas99 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2006 hey my name is chris i was wondering would yo be able to translate the name Mary Ellen into hindi for me. it was my grandmothers name who recently passed away. she meant alot to me and i want to get a tatto of her name in hindi to remember her everyday of my life. your help would be greatly greatly appreciated thanks Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
