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Every Day, Just Write vol 24

Every Day, Just Write vol 24

April 24, 1998, 12:02 a.m. O fool, go back to your spiritual master with humility. Take shelter at his feet. Bhagavad-gita says, “Just try to learn the truth by approaching a spiritual master.” I wrote in Prabhupada Meditations that Prabhupada saved me not just once but continually “now, always…

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Every Day, Just Write vol 25

Every Day, Just Write vol 25

May 15, 1998, 12:10 A.M. To cure recurring doubts seems to require knowledge of Krishna’s greatness, becoming convinced by directly perceiving God’s presence, and feeling awe. Or, perhaps doses of misery may prompt us toward faith, since we are already inclined to take shelter in the reality of Krishna…

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Every Day, Just Write vol 26

Every Day, Just Write vol 26

June 5, 1998,12:10 a.m. “Neither the hosts of demigods nor the great sages know My origin or opulences, for, in every respect, I am the source of the demigods and sages.” (Bg. 10.2) Alas, my head is filled with yesterday’s unfinished business correspondence…

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Every Day, Just Write vol 27

Every Day, Just Write vol 27

June 26, 1998,12:05 A.M. “But those who worship Me, giving up all their activities unto Me and being devoted to Me without deviation, engaged in devotional service and always meditating upon Me, having fixed their minds upon Me…

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Every Day, Just Write vol 28

Every Day, Just Write vol 28

July 17, 1998, Midnight Sri Krishna teaches us from within as the Supersoul. The spiritual master is also His representative. Dear Lord, please teach me in every way and be my Siksa-guru. I’m trying hard to hear from You…

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Every Day, Just Write vol 29

Every Day, Just Write vol 29

August 7, 1998, 12.10 a.m. Reading Krishna book. It doesn’t matter how much I read if I can only read one word well. And chant Hare Krishna purely. “The exact word used here is tat-priyartham, which means the demigods should appear on the earth in order to please the Lord…

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Every Day, Just Write vol 30

Every Day, Just Write vol 30

September 1, 1998, 12:02 a.m.
Reading from The Quest For Enlightenment, a collection of articles by Srila Prabhupada that appeared in Back to Godhead magazine. Why read such old stuff? Because it’s not dead. I find what I need in it…

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Every Day, Just Write vol 31

Every Day, Just Write vol 31

September 22, 1998, 3:05 a.m.
Late start today. I want to start including a little reading of Vrndavana-related material every day, but otherwise, go with the usual flow. I feel I received a new lease on life, or more accurately…

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Every Day, Just Write vol 33

Every Day, Just Write vol 33

Before turning on the light I noticed the moonlight coming through the skylight. In my workroom I looked up and saw the full moon high and clear. Winter moon, I thought, although it’s not yet winter…

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