suggestions

September 19, 2001

Haribol!

My mother has just listed my small Sunday Program on

the religious services list for the college that she

works for--apparently there aren't even any "Hindu"

category listings for our area. I was wondering if

anyone had any ideas for other things I could do

during my programs, all we are doing now is having

arotik, kirtan, bhajans, Bhagavad-Gita

reading/discussion, prasad. That seems like a lot but

it really isn't. I don't know if any new people will

come, but I feel like I should be doing more. Any

suggestions?

Also, if there is anyone that has allergies to smoke,

like I do, I have found that Japanese incense does not

make me as sick as Indian-style does. In my small

apartment, incense smoke doesn't have room to spread

out like it does in the temple, and it often makes my

eyes water, nose run, sneeze, etc., which is

distracting when you are trying to offer arotik or

otherwise worship. So for everyday use, I offer

japanese incense, which is fragrant but less smoky.

Also the kind I use doesn't contain animal products or

synthetics, which I have heard that some incenses do.

For special occaisions I still try to use Indian, but

for everyday I use japanese, and then I know that if

there are tears in my eyes, they are tears of love,

not an allergic reaction to the incense!

Also, does anyone know of a plant availiable in USA

that is easy to care for indoors, and will bear

flowers in the winter? I don't have a green thumb,

but I would like to be able to offer Lord Nrsimha

fresh homegrown flowers year-round.

Thanks for any suggestions,

Your Servant,

Maharani dasi

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