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About Me

Srimad Bhagavatam 1.1.22: We think that Your Goodness is met by us by the will of providence just to accept you as the captain of the ship which desires to cross the difficult ocean of Kali which deteriorates all the good qualities of the human being.
The Search for Krishna
Since early childhood I have sought the authentic answer, the true purpose, of what it is to be alive. Led only by instinct and intuition through the emptiness of contrived human existence, I made my way through the years, ever searching for something real.
I first heard the Lord's name at the age of 12, from a friend who shared with me the stories of Radha and Krishna, Sita and Rama, the Gopis and the cowherd boys. Not so long after I picked up a series of books, classified as "young adult", which recounted on an allegorical plane, the qualities and mercy of Krishna when He appeared, 5,000 years ago. And so bit by bit I stored these treasures deep in my heart, knowing that someday, they would be transformed from uncut gems to immaculate and priceless jewels.
Not so long ago, nearing the end of my 22nd year, I encountered the Soul who was to bring me to the Krishna Consciousness Movement--my Vartna Pradaksha Guru. She invited me to distribute Prsad (blessed food that has been offered and sanctified by the Lord) at Skid Row, a dangerous part of downtown Los Angeles. Hesitantly I agreed, knowing in my heart that this act would forever alter the course of my life.
And so it did. What began as a humanitarian act transformed into my sudden exposure to this incomprehensibly vast path of Bhakti, the yoga of spiritual devotion.
This person shared with me the writings of my Guru, the pure devotee of Lord Krishna, A.C. Bhkativedanta Swami Prabhupada. And Prabhupada's words began to touch my heart and awaken the sleeping Soul that is me, bit by bit. "Chant!" He says. And I chanted. And I continue to chant.
By the mercy of His Divine Grace, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, I continue to learn how to live in the service of the Supreme Lord, Sri Krishna.
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servant of the servant of the servant of the servant,
ten thousand times the servant.
this Soul has traveled far and wide throughout this
universe, in search of but one treasure,
one unmistakeable gem.
life upon life,
form after form,
ever searching.
armed with but a heart,
and a subtle awareness
of the nature of things,
have i wandered....
He had me all along,
i know.
but how delicious it all was!
and is,
perpetual.
to feel the depth of longing!
smiles behind
the sorrow of separation
the bitter(sweet)ness
of illusions, once cherished
now, evaporate
(hindsight, it is said to be, 20/20)
This name, i sought,
this name!
it has me now,
and joyfully surrendered,
this tongue shall not be silenced.
HARE KRISHNA HARE KRISHNA
KRISHNA KRISHNA HARE HARE
HARE RAMA HARE RAMA
RAMA RAMA HARE HARE
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You are what you eat.
Great spirits have always found violent opposition from mediocrities. The latter cannot understand it when a man does not thoughtlessly submit to hereditary prejudices but honestly and courageously uses his intelligence.
~Albert Einstein

My Interests

Sri Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Bhakti yoga (the art of devotion), my guru A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, a saint and pure devotee of the Lord, Hare Krsna Maha-Mantra, restoring the glorious vision of SRILA PRABHUPADA'S VANI, the ISKCON of Tomorrow, truth, travel, chanting, laughing, purity, 4 Regulative Principles, cleanliness, chastity, evolution, karma, dharma, innocence, Rasa, Vedanta, Sanskrit, names, self-study, art, history, language, psychology, reading, writing, dance, singing, play, improvisation, intuition, my wonderful friends, obedience, adherance, detoxification, roots, shoots, & flowers, detail, expression and ideals, Vedic astrology, creation, worship, Deity seva, the Cosmic Dance, ocean, learning, prayer, chanting, nature, vegetarianism, preservation of the natural world and its multitudinous variety, Kirtan! Prabhupada's bhajans and transcendental melodies, India, South America, Egypt, Egyptology, textiles, ancient history, elegance, Kali Yuga, essential oils, sacredness, art restoration with NZA, justice, kindred spirits, devotees, health, ayurveda, dreams, books, culture and diversity, herbs, mythology, elements

I'd like to meet:

Pure devotees of the Lord.

Those who are ready to awaken.

Music:

KIRTANAM! Songs of the Vaishnava Acarya. I used to be more into listening to bands and but these days prefer to engage in SRAVANAM, or listening to the transcendental sound vibrations of chanting the Lord's Holy names. And when Srila Prabhupada is leading? true perfection.

Movies:

My favorite movies tend to be in the fantastical realm, with a small band of brave warriors who defeat a seemingly unstoppable force of evil, and restore peace and justice to all the lands.....:D childhood movies like Willow, The Last Unicorn, ET, Star Wars (IV-VI), and The Princess Bride, Like Water for Chocolate, Chocolat, Fly Away Home, The Fifth Element, Girl With a Pearl Earring, The Red Violin, Amadeus, Born Free, Frida, The Mists of Avalon, What Dreams May Come, American Beauty, Elizabeth. foreign films, art films, fantasy films, historical films, documentaries. anything colorful and rich and interesting.

Books:

currently reading Someone Has Poisoned Me and Nectar of Instruction. Anything by Srila Prabhupada, who was prolific. Vedanta, mythologies, historical works. Old favorites: The Last Vampire, The Last Unicorn, Matilda.

Heroes:

Lord Sri Krishna and His associates! A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prahupada, Gaura Nitai, Sandro Botticelli, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, William Shakespeare, B.K.S. Iyengar, Albert Einstein, Alma, Mirabai, Syampriya

My Blog

"Who Is Crazy?"

"Who is Crazy?"By His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami PrabhupadaLord Sri Krishna says, "My dear Arjuna, there are different classes of men. One class of men, they are sleeping. And another class...
Posted by Amadea on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:58:00 PST

remember-

we ritualistically give away our power in illusory reaction. realize that all of this means nothing--simply the child's play creations of an idle mind. beware the mind. it is not our...
Posted by Amadea on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 10:14:00 PST

to the Grace of His Lotus Feet, Srila Prabhupada

O Guru! how blessed am i to find within this material maelstrom Thy Good Word, a beacon's light to part the choppy waters, pulling me from the placid harbor of eternal grace. This guiding light...
Posted by Amadea on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:55:00 PST

triple piercing with cactus thorns. minimal pain, much love and intimacy.

not 30 minutes ago i sat fidgeting while numbing my ear with ice while Dakshina patiently waited for me to settle down and prepare for the piercings to kick off the first of February, with highly shar...
Posted by Amadea on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:09:00 PST

Famous Vegetarians: Courtesy of http://www.HappyCow.com

AC Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, founder of ISKCON/Hare Krishna (Prabhupada is the very first on the list.....naturally!)Abdul Kalam Dr., President of India and Space ScientistAdam AntAdam Car...
Posted by Amadea on Fri, 02 Feb 2007 06:21:00 PST

Srila Prabhupada say.......courtesy of Her Grace Srimati Priitaa Devi Dasi

"You will be glad to know that we draw no distinction of caste, creed, or nationality." ~ SP letter to HareKrishnaJi Das, L.A., Ca., Feb. 1, 1968 ---"It is not very difficult to see God everywhere in ...
Posted by Amadea on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 10:37:00 PST

Krishna Consciousness renders hopeless romanticism.

what other words can suffice? today was the most beautiful day in weeks, months....Lord Nityananda's appearance day! started the day off at 6 am with a lovely kirtan and class in our small...
Posted by Amadea on Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:56:00 PST

O Krishna, Beauty of this and all worlds! save us....

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare ............................................................ ................ these thoughts are upon the los...
Posted by Amadea on Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:00:00 PST

a few last thoughts before 5:47 a.m.

this year has been the "it" year. i felt since age 21 that my 23rd year would be the most pivotal, and poignant, and painful...in terms of choice. and indeed this came to be true, wh...
Posted by Amadea on Tue, 23 Jan 2007 01:06:00 PST

notes to self, & you.

how I love the sweet reunion with Lord Krishna after months of stagnation in san diego. it's lovely to be in Los Angeles, my hometown, now residing in the cozy studio/ashram/Hollywood living space of ...
Posted by Amadea on Mon, 15 Jan 2007 05:53:00 PST