Guest guest Posted March 26, 1999 Report Share Posted March 26, 1999 Dear Zoran and company,Hare Krishna. Our prayers and best wishes for your safety and well being in the face of such catastrophic events. During W.W. II our spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. BhaktivedantaSwami Prabhupada, was a householder living in Calcutta. When the Japanese bombs fell he was living almost right near some of the explosions. Hedid not leave the city as many other did, but always taking shelter of the Lord, observed that the bombs sounded like a manifestation of Krishna's universal form (Virata Rupa). That is a horrific manifestation that illustrates material destruction and havoc. If we could something concrete we would, but political leadership in this country is far from or ever has been representtaive of public opinion that decries violence and aggression. Our only shelter is the Holy name of the Lord. Even the forest may seem peaceful from external appearance but there is a great conlfigration of territorial dispute over sun, root space, domination of one tree over another etc., as well as the jiva jiva sa jivanam, (one living entity being th food of another) always going on. Not that knowledge of of the events will ease your suffering, But A deadly earthquake shook up Columbia recently and government relief proved grossly inssuficient for the 250,000 left homeless. Plastic bags had to be used for coffins for the over 900 dead and injured were placed three to a bed in hospitals. The damage was staggering by anyone's estimation. Still some devotees there, managed to distribute prasadam (Sanctified Food)to the homeless and hungry. If there are any Vaisnavas left in Yugoslavia I know Krsna will help them offer what relief they can when the Bombardment finally ceases. Your servant,Puru Das Adhikari/Ralph Somerstein rasomer P.S. In Fact in Chechneya,Russia, some Hare Krishna Devotees were killed during their food relief efforts. So have no doubt if they can help you they will.In the hometown, of one of these Russian Vaishnavas, a statue was built in honor of the memory and sacrifice of these selfless volunteers. Dear Narasimha Rao and other Prabhu's,Dandavats and Pranams. All gloriest to Sri Guru and Gouranga.Dire predictions. Sounds like we all better become serious aboutKrsna consciousness. In LA back in the 70's Srila Prabhupada alsomentioned a nucelar proliferation, but said that the conflict wouldbegin between India and Pakistan. We better watch the evening news onthe tv with our hand in our bead bags. Haribolo.Your servant,Puru Das Adhikari ------ eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/vediculture Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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