SP says Foolish creatures :)

One time an atheistic svāmī remarked, "What is the use of watering the tulasī plant? It is better to water eggplant. By watering the eggplant one can get some fruits, but what is the use of watering the tulasī?" These foolish creatures, unacquainted with devotional service, sometimes play havoc with the education of people in general.

- SB 3.15.19

Foolish creatures :D

Amma

Was sick for sometime after vrindavan trip also and was under my moms love and care. Doesnt matter how much ever old you are, mom is always mom. She was treating me so much like a patient , not allowing me to carry my bag or water bottle also. She was little hesitant to speak in the reception for my admission and discharge as they gave some forms to filled n all . I had to do it but otherwise she was climbing up and down to get me juices and medicines as though she was younger. Worried about her health when I said I can manage, she said Im doing a Vaishnavi seva, why are you stopping me..huh ! At some point people learn to talk :)  More than anything she was happy that she could be with me full two days. She wanted to share or rather chit chat with me so much , that she tried to use the fullest use of it. Wish I really know what would attract her in KC to help her.

She called me yesterday saying she was not well. Neither me nor my  brother could accompany her to the hospital.To some extent she understands the situation, but she might have expected me or my brother to be with her. I felt bad. I was talking to her over phone every now and then but I Wish I be around her when she needs me.

Was a nice day

Today was close to a perfect day. Woke at 3:15 , chanted my rounds, did MA, completed the rest of my rounds by 7:30 AM. Cooked , changed dress for JBS. Gave bath to Natabara Nitai gaur, offered, honored. Completed reading the book Many moons that I  had lended from my god brother. Attended RMM's SB class. Slept for an hour. Painted NBNG. Did Gaura arati, Made chapati, dhal for dinner. Did some grocery shopping. Now off to bed hearing Gurudev's lecture. Was a nice day.

Thank you Gurudev ! 

My Gurudev - A Pure devotee like Bhismadev

Was reading Srimad Bhagavatam canto 1 - Chapter 9: The Passing Away of Bhīsmadeva in the Presence of Lord Krsna. One particular sloka made me vividly think about my spiritual father. SP writes in purport.

"Another point is that Bhīṣmadeva at that time was not only lying on a deathbed of arrows, but was greatly aggrieved because of that state. One should not have asked him any question at that time, but Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa wanted to prove that His pure devotees are always sound in body and mind by dint of spiritual enlightenment, and thus in any circumstances a devotee of the Lord is in perfect order to speak of the right way of life."

No wonder my Gurudev is always in perfect order.

Jai Gurudev.

Donts learning after Vrindavan trip

Learnt the below from the devotees by observing them not doing it

- Know your limits.People look at you wierd when u overact or over react
- Dont create sympathy (looks bad. Anyway everyone of us are dying every second)
- Try to put across things politely. Works better
- Seniors are seniors.Respect them.
- Everyone are devotees,consider treating them properly as well atleast.
- Devotees encourage you, so that you stick to KC. Dont feel proud.
- Keep your surroundings clean.
- You need not abscond to make your presence known. There are better ways.
- Gossipping - not required, especially in dham.
- Devotee committs mistakes too. Take it easy
- Being rich is not an assert for your Kc.
- Kids may not be initiated but they may be born devotees.Treat them well.


Thats it for now. Jai ho !

My big family

"We shall have one big one for you on 31. It will be the biggest i think. Do not worry."

My (god) brother messaged me the above and my (god) sister excitedly called and told me "We are all coming there to help you and you can fill the count in excel sheet" and they did it. All glories to all the devotees who came down to chennai . Had an excellent lunch and beautiful evening in the association of devotees.Gurumaharaj is very merciful on me. Such a lovely family I have.

All glories to Gurudev !