Connected or Disconnected: Your Choice

Just as a light bulb which is not connected with the power source gives out no illumination, in the same way a person who is not connected with the ultimate source of all energies experiences a dull, superficial, ignorant, miserable existence. However, a person who is connected with that original source, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, lives at every minute in a brilliant, ecstatic, super conscious adventure. So now you make your choice whether you want to be connected or disconnected.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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Answers by Citing the Vedic Version:

Question: Extent of Fire Damage?

Dear Srila Gurudeva and Srimati Gurumata,

I am sorry to hear of the fire at ISKCON Austin, but am overjoyed at the same time that this took place while you were away. It is clear Krishna is protecting you.

Did the fire damage any of the Lord's paraphernalia? Were there any deities there? Is there anything I can help contribute to?

I hope Krishna has now made some nice arrangement for your stay while in Texas.

Your eternal servant

Rupa Manjari devi dasi

Answer: Lord and His Paraphernalia Undamaged

ISKCON Austin's building was badly damaged by fire and water. The construction company told us that it will probably be January before we can move back in.

By Krishna's grace the Deities, their paraphernalia, and Srila Prabhupada's books were completely untouched by fire damage and water damage.

Anyone who wants to contribute to help cover our expenses can do so at: www.ultimateselfrealization.com/donate

So far we are temporarily staying in the home of one of my disciples. We hope to secure a rental facility as soon as possible suitable for our residence and for carrying on with our deity worship and regular public programs.

Sankarshan Das Adhikari

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