Completion

Sri Nrsimhadeva, Sridham Mayapur,
Kartika Purnima November 2nd, 2009

On this holy day of Kartika Purnima, (and Rasa Purnima), I humbly offer all auspicious, positive, helpful fruits of my Kartika vrata and Bhisma Pancaka vrata 2009 to Srila Jayapataka Swami, in hope that he regain full physical good health, well-being, and longevity. Though his recent physical discomforts do not seem to hinder his preaching, and his contagious, vigorous mood, it certainly distresses his disciples and well-wishers. May these bodily afflictions flee.


His Holiness Jayapataka Swami

This Kartik month has been most glorious, personally. The blessings of the Vaisnavas has inspired me more than ever. I've reached newer heights, and extended my boundaries. Though I admit there were some days when I know I did not try my hardest, my personal best, overall this year's Kartik has been better than any other. Without the Vaisnavas, I am nothing.

On the first day of Kartik, the Lord blessed my effort with a wonderful beginning of spiritual experiences. I remember the feeling utterly elated "Why can't everyday be like this?!", I mused. Almost instantly, a "Why not?" appeared in my mind. Let me try my hardest everyday! Let me continue the delectable study of scripture I've come to love so much. Let me continue chanting more, more, MORE! Let my mind always strive to taste that wonderful spiritual nectar. Let me not give in to maya.
This battle shall continue.
It has been most enjoyable!


Sri Panca Tattva, Sridham Mayapur,
Kartika Purnima November 2nd, 2009

Let me never lose sight of the goal: the supreme goal. The japa must improve! After pure japa, all other spiritual desires will be fulfilled, I know. First, steady japa - sixteen rounds a day everyday, next harinam initiation, then gayatri initation. I want to be ready to vow that I will chant everyday for the rest of my life, sixteen rounds, no matter what.
And, initiation is only the beginning! Everyday a disciple relives the vows, and makes progress forward. Everyday the disciple promises to complete a minimum of sixteen rounds for the day.
I want to be ready for that. Soon!

With the blessings of the Vaisnavas, anything is possible!

"In the association of pure devotees, discussion of the pastimes and activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead is very pleasing and satisfying to the ear and the heart. By cultivating such knowledge one gradually becomes advanced on the path of liberation, and thereafter he is freed, and his attraction becomes fixed. Then real devotion and devotional service begin."
Srimad Bhagavatam 3.25.25

"For those who have accepted the boat of the lotus feet of the Lord, who is the shelter of the cosmic manifestation and is famous as Murari, the enemy of the Mura demon, the ocean of the material world is like the water contained in a calf's hoof-print. Their goal is param padam, Vaikuntha, the place where there are no material miseries, not the place where there is danger at every step."
Srimad Bhagavatam 10.14.58



Thus ends the auspicious and glorious month beloved of Srimati Radharani, Kartikka, in the blessed year two thousand and nine.
OM TAT SAT.