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Haribol, dear devotees. I'd like to share with you the link to my book trailer for 'Follow the Cowherd Boy'. With the help of a friend I produced it and uploaded it to my youtube account. Let me know what you think of it. Here's the link: Haribol! Jai Mirabai! Jai

Haribol, Amleshji. Thanks for your reminder of the beauty of her words. Jai

Haribol! Apologies for not posting sooner. I haven't been on the audarya forum for a long time. I do have certain lines from Mira's poems in the book to illustrate what was happening to her in her life at the time of writing those poems and singing them with the devotees. I didn't feel worthy or qualified to completely translate the poems completely so I composed some lines myself to illustrate what I wanted to say about her words and how she touched people. I hope you find my work worthy. Please forgive any mistakes. Jai PS: if you haven't ordered the book yet then you can get it online at http://www.amazon.com/Follow-Cowherd-Boy-J-Joshi/dp/1412086264/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240630218&sr=8-1 or from my publisher at http://www.trafford.com/4dcgi/dosearch You can also order it instore at Borders, Waldenbooks, Hastings, or Barnes & Noble. The ISBN number is 1412086264. Jai Shri Krishna, Jai Mirabai!

Haribol! The Director of the Bauu Institute and Press posted a review of Follow the Cowherd Boy last week. The link is: <http://newgreatbooks.blogspot.com/2008/06/modern-take-on-classical-indian-story.html> I was honoured. Jai Shri Krishna! Jai Mirabai! Jai

In the Mahabharat when Draupadi's sons were killed in their sleep by Ashwatama, Draupadi wept for them. She said that she did not grieve because they died but because they died in their sleep and thus could not remember Krishna at their last moment. Jai

No no, Mataji. Please don't say that. I'm not worthy of that. It is Krishna and Mirabai who deserve the obeisance as it is they who are entering into people's lives and consciousness and inspiring love. Jai Mirabai! Jai Shri Krishna!

I saw this documentary on the history channel too. It was amazing and the documentary divers themselves were convinced that those structures were man-made. One of them said that it was so eerie, there was just no way those structures were naturally formed. And they were the ones who discovered the carving of the headress. It looks like a spectacular location. It made me want to learn diving even though I've never yet had the inclination. Haribol! Jai

Because she loves him. She is selfless and devoted and therefore Krishna loves her the same way. Jai

Haribol! I just recieved the most wonderful email from a reader. This is an excerpt: "I have never studied much about the Hindu religion but now I've had a taste of Krishna I will never forget. Thank you!" How merciful is Krishna that he inspired this person to read about Mira and thus plant the seeds of a desire for him? My heart is feels so full today. Jai

Haribol! I completed my Heartland tour a couple of weeks ago and have been back home resting and getting back into a routine at home. I'm also working on my next book but that is slow going so I can't say much. What was exciting about this last tour, and there were many exciting things, was that I generated interest from the local tv news. I made the evening news in North Dakota and also filmed a PBS program called Media Meet that will air in the Great Lakes region on July 12th. That was a great filming as the presenter Sonya Chrisman asked me questions about the book and the topic of Hinduism and Women. We discussed many issues that you will find interesting and I'll give details about the airing of the program closer to the time. I met so many interesting people and was able to get darshan at some of the temples along the way too. Krishna is very merciful towards me and I know I don't deserve it. Haribol! Jai

Yikes! Haribol Haribol Haribol. Jai

I believe it was Vidur Maharaj who said that we should speak the truth but speak the sweet truth. Just because we can and should speak the truth, that doesn't mean we should deliberately try to hurt or offend others. Speech is precious, "Vani" is said to be Mother Saraswati herself. We should therefore not offend her by using her indelicately. Jai

This is the list of my next events. I'll be on tour in the heartland states for about 6 weeks. Next Events <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Texas</st1:place></st1:State>: Thursday March 6<SUP>th</SUP> - Indian Culture Talk at <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Fulton</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Heath</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">TX</st1:State></st1:place> 11am. Friday March 14<SUP>th</SUP> - Indian History Talk with <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Home</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> History Co-op, Austin TX *Time as yet unset Heartland Tour <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:State>: Sunday March 16<SUP>th</SUP> - Book signing at <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hastings</st1:place></st1:City>, 104 Sunset Plaza, Enid OK 73703 12-3pm Sunday March 16<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at <st1:City w:st="on">Hastings</st1:City>, 316 North Main, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Stillwater</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">OK</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">74075</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> 4:30-7pm Monday March 17<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Hastings, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">3005 East Frank Phillips Blvd</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Bartlesville</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">OK</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">74006</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 5-8pm <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas</st1:place></st1:State>: Tuesday March 18<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at <st1:City w:st="on">Hastings</st1:City>, 2806 North Broadway, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Pittsburg</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">KS</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">66762</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> 6-9pm Thursday March 20<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Hastings</st1:City></st1:place>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">416 East 30<SUP>th</SUP> Street</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Hutchinson</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">KS</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">67502</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 5-8pm Friday March 21<SUP>st</SUP> – Book signing at Hastings, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">1646 Industrial Rd</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Emporia</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">KS</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">66801</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 7-9pm Saturday March 22<SUP>nd</SUP> – Book signing at <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hastings</st1:place></st1:City>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">626 Tuttle Creek Rd</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Manhattan</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">KS</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">66502</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 12-3pm Saturday March 22<SUP>nd</SUP> – Book signing at <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hastings</st1:place></st1:City>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">5317 SW 22<SUP>nd</SUP> Place</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Topeka</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">KS</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">66614</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 4-8pm <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Nebraska</st1:place></st1:State>: Thursday March 27<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hastings</st1:place></st1:City>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">1041 East 23<SUP>rd</SUP> St</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Fremont</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">NE</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">68025</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 4-7pm Saturday March 29<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Hastings, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">2250 N. Webb Rd</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Grand Island</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">NE</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">68803</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 12-3pm Saturday March 29<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hastings</st1:place></st1:City>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">9 West 39<SUP>th</SUP> St</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Kearney</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">NE</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">68848</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 5-7pm Sunday March 30<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Hastings</st1:place></st1:City>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">919 South 20<SUP>th</SUP> St</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Norfolk</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">NE</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">68701</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 2-5pm <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">South Dakota</st1:place></st1:State>: Friday April 4<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Little Professor Book Center, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">3315 6<SUP>th</SUP> Ave SE</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Aberdeen</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">SD</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">57401</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 5-8pm Saturday April 5<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Prairie Pages Bookstore, <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">321 South Pierre St</st1:address></st1:Street>, Pierre SD 57501 11am-2pm <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">North Dakota</st1:place></st1:State>: Tuesday April 8<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Main Street Books, 106 South Main, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Minot</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">ND</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">58701</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> 4-7pm Wednesday April 9<SUP>th</SUP> – Women and Hinduism Talk at YWCA Luncheon, Women’s Heritage Meeting, Minot State University, Minot ND *Time as yet unset Wednesday April 9<SUP>th</SUP> – Publishing Follow the Cowherd Boy Talk with English Club students, <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Minot</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">State</st1:PlaceType> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">University</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Minot</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">ND</st1:State></st1:place> *Time as yet unset Friday April 11<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing and Talk at NDSU Bookstore, Student Memorial Union, North Dakota State University, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Fargo</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">ND</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">58105</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> 7-9pm Saturday April 12<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">2800 Columbia Rd</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Grand Forks</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">ND</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">58201</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 1-4pm <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Minnesota</st1:place></st1:State>: Sunday April 13<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">1600 Miller Trunk Hwy</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Duluth</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">MN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">55811</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 3-5pm Saturday April 19<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">575 North Town Drive</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Blaine</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">MN</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">55434</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 1-3pm <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Iowa</st1:place></st1:State>: Wednesday April 23<SUP>rd</SUP> – Book signing at Borders, 1200 South Duff, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Ames</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">50010</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> 4-6pm Thursday April 24<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Borders, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">4100 University Ave</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">West Des Moines</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">50265</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 5-8pm Friday April 25<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Crossroads</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">2060 Crossroads Blvd</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Waterloo</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">50702</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 5-7pm Saturday April 26<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, Sycamore Mall, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">1650 Sycamore St</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">Iowa City</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">52240</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 12-4pm Sunday April 27<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Borders, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">555 John F Kennedy Rd</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Dubuque</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">IA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">52002</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 1-3pm <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Wisconsin</st1:place></st1:State>: Thursday May 1<SUP>st</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">3347 Kohler Memorial Dr</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Sheboygan</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">WI</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">53081</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 11am-3pm Friday May 2<SUP>nd</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">833 W Johnson St</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Fond Du Lac</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">WI</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">54935</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 3-5pm Saturday May 3<SUP>rd</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">661 Bay Park Square</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Green Bay</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">WI</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">54304</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 12-3pm Saturday May 3<SUP>rd</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, Fox River Mall, <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">4301 West Wisconsin Ave</st1:Street>, </st1:address> <st1:address w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Appleton</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">WI</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">54913</st1:PostalCode></st1:address> 4-7pm Sunday May 4<SUP>th</SUP> – Book signing at Waldenbooks, A-104 Wausau Center, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Wausau</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">WI</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">54403</st1:PostalCode></st1:place> 2-5pm Tuesday May 6<SUP>th</SUP> – Home If any of the forum members here live close by to these locations and are free to meet me then please come along. You're under no obligation to buy a book either, it would simply be nice to meet devotees as I travel the country. Krishna has been kind enough to allow me to meet his devotees in so many parts of the country, I've been blessed. Haribol! Jai

Hari Haribol! Kheer mohans sound lovely! I'm drooling as we speak. Jai

Thanks for your encouragement. I will try my best to relate the story so that the children feel the true emotions of the katha. Storytelling is a great joy for me and I'm humbled that I get the chance to tell these stories. Haribol! Jai