League of Devotees
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Imported quote 19999 Sir-With reference to the letter of Sri Satish Asthana published in your columns of the 2nd instant, I have the honour to inform all concerned through your esteemed paper, that an association for missionary activities under the name and style "The League of Devotees'' has already been established recently with the same aims and objects as suggested by Sri Asthana and Sri Sitaram.
(More...) The registered office of the above League is situated at the big spacious building "Bharati Bhawan'' at Sipri Road, Jhansi. Gentlemen interested in such cultural activities may ask from the Founder Secretary, the prospectus of the mission (in Hindi or in English) with details of the institution.
(More...) The matter is so important that it cannot be (now) set aside to be managed by the Sadhus and Sannyasins only but it must be taken care of by all responsible men.
(More...) Imported quote 20003 55-01-01 1st form No-1. The circular letter addressing as "Dear Brother'' to be sent along with the Prospectus by book Post 2nd letter on receipt of the reply of the 1st circular letter. (For inner members who are willing to live with us for spiritual upliftment) Dear Brothers,
I am very much glad that you are willing to live with us. As already informed we have no restriction for admitting inner members, so far nationality, caste and creed are concerned. But the inner members will have to abide by the following rules, which are necessary as basic principles for spiritual upliftment. The inner members will not have (1) illegitimate connection with women.
(More...)(2) He shall not be addicted to intoxicating habit. No member shall be allowed to smoke, chewing betel, drink tea etc. inside the house.
(More...) (3) He must be satisfied with "Prasadam'' which will be served to him & must be strictly vegetarian. No inner member shall be allowed to eat fish, meat, eggs, onions, etc.
(More...) (4) the inner member shall not indulge in unnecessary indoor or outdoor games, sporting or gambling habit. The nominal boarding charges is Rs 25/-. No charges for lodging.
(More...) (5) the inner member must enroll himself as regular member in the A. B. or C. Category. Members with voting power will have to pay the scheduled monthly subscriptions The lowest rate of subscription is Rs 10/- per month. Any one unable to pay the membership fee may apply for free membership or lesser subscription for consideration of the Board of Executive members. The executive committee can decide on it.
(More...) (6) The inner member is requested to rise early in the morning before sun-rise and finish his morning duties for inner & make cleanliness. And after finishing such duties, he will have attend to "Mangalaratric'' service to be held in the temple of "Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu & Radha Govinda''.
(More...) (7) The inner members will be served with Prasadam after "Mangalaratric'' (mostly some milk-preparation)
(More...) (8) After partaking the "Mangalaratrik'' Prasadam, he shall attend the morning class of "Path Kirtana'' in which chanting of the holy name of God along with musical instruments, will be sung before and after reading of "Srimad Bhagavad-gita'' "Bhagavatam'' etc. This function will continue from 6 to 8 in the morning.
(More...) (9) After this a cup of milk along with other foodstuff will be served to the inner members as break fast.
(More...) (10) After breakfast the member can devote himself, for studying book in this connection which will be supplied to him by the League.
(More...) (11) At eleven noon, the "Bhogarati'' service will be done in the temple and the members will be requested to attend this ceremony after bath, __.
(More...) (12) Just after "Bhogarati'' function, the members will be served with "Prasadam'' which shall consist of the following items: (1) Rice, (2) Dal, (3) Capatis with ghee (4) 2 curry (5) Bhija (6) Khicheries (7) ___ (8) Sauces (9) Pampar (10) miscellaneous.
(More...) (13) After taking "Prasadam'' in the noon the member may take rest from one to three in the after noon.
(More...) (14) At three in the after noon there will again "Baikali'' ceremony in the temple which the members will be requested to attend. And again at the end of the "Baikali'' ceremony at about 4, the members shall be served with Prasadam consisting of a cup of milk & some fruits.
(More...) (15) the member shall then attend the Path Kirtana class from 5 to 7 in the evening as is done in the morning.
(More...) (16) from 7 to 8 pm there will be "Sandhyaratrik'' ceremony in the temple & the members will be requested to attend to this.
(More...) (17) At nine in the night, there will be again Bhogarati ceremony which members will be requested to attend. After this "Prasadam'' will be served consisting of capatis or rice with dal, currys & some milk preparation at the end.
(More...) (18) From 10 to 4 at night the members shall take rest for the night,
(More...) (19) After six months of living or earlier as the case may be the members will be expected to be initiated in the devotional service of Theism or Vaisnavism.
(More...) (20 For such initiation the member will have to accept "diksa'' according to the rules of the Gosvamis & just become a qualified "Brahmin.''
(More...) (21) Initiated members shall observe the "Ekadasi Brata'' twice in a month and on that day he will be allowed to take only fruits & none of the cereals.
(More...) (22) Initiated members shall adhere his body with the marks of Vaisnavism;
(More...) (23) He shall chant the holy name of God systematically & regularly according to the rules of the Goswamis.
(More...) (24) He shall try to worship in the temple after learning the art from another co-worker. The initiated member is converted & accepted as bona fide Brahmin & thus he can enter the temple.
(More...) (25) He may enhance his spiritual education taking lessons from Geeta, Bhagavata, Science of Devotion, Lord Caitanya etc. and prepare for the examination of Bhakti-Sastra, Bhaktisiddhanta, Bhaktivedanta etc.
(More...) (26) If he desires to be a preacher, he will be trained up in that way & will be given the titles of ___ ___ ______ according to preaching capacity. [PAGE MISSING]
(More...) Imported quote 20042 With reference to the inaugural meeting of the Delhi section of the League on 22/12/55 the gentlemen named above have been selected to be the executive members. The immediate program of work is to find out some suitable place for the central office as also to provide the place of residence for the workers.
(More...) When I was at Jhansi, I was provided with a big palatial building to live in associated with 40 workers who are being trained up for intinerary preaching work. The expenses were about Rs 1000/- per month. I approached the Govt for help but even after one year no definite decision could be arrived at by the Govt and the matter is still pending. Jhansi was a poor place & I shifted to Delhi.
(More...) My associates were therefore disbursed & I came to Delhi to give it a new life. Delhi is the only centre where from this cultural movement could immediately be given effect because it is the centre of international political, social educational & cultural movements. What I want to do immediately are as follows:- (1) To hold consecutive meetings at different Mohallus & houses of Delhi for impressing the ideas of the mission. (2) To give training to at least 7 to 10 educated young men in the "parampara lessons of Bhagavad-gita'' and then to "Brahma Sutra,'' Bhagavata & Caitanya Caritamrta (3) To publish an English monthly paper to sell specially to the English knowing heads of the society and to get printed some relative literatures __. (More...) A meeting of the executives has to be called for discussing the above subjects but before doing so I wish that you all gentlemen may kindly fill up the typed membership forms enclosed herewith-so that following your foot prints other members of the public may __ members of this institution in large numbers. Thanking you in anticipation. Yours faithfully, For the League of Devotees (Reg. J.S.) A.C. Bhaktivedanta Founder Secretary
(More...)To __ of the following immediately (1) Letter Heading (English) (2) Visiting Cards (English) (3) Japa Appeal (English & Hindi) (4) Membership forms (English & Hindi) (5) Rubber Stamps Imported quote 20046 I am in due receipt of your kind enquiry and I am glad that you wish to become a member of the League of Devotees for learning the science & techniques of Theism or spiritualism of the highest standard. The Prospectus is enclosed herewith please find & decide for yourself for becoming a permanent member of this noble institution.
(More...) The membership fees are mentioned below which is the extract from the Leagues registered rules & regulations.
(More...) Rule 1. "The general body of the League will consist of members of the four orders of life namely (a) Brahmacaris (b) Grhasthas (c) Vanaprasthas (d) Sannyasis or Tyagis''.
(More...) Rule 4. "The members will be of three classes defined as class A, B and C in accordance with the membership fees paid. (a) Those who will contribute Rs 500/- and above per month will belong to the "A'' class. (b) Those who will contribute Rs 50/- and above per month will belong to the "B'' class. (c) Those who will contribute Rs 10/- and above per month will belong to the "C'' class.''
(More...) Rule 16. "Every member is entitled to one vote either in person or by proxy at a general meeting held for its elections of the members of the Executive Committee or for any other purposes.''
(More...) If you think yourself unable to pay either of the above mentioned membership fees per month, then you can apply for free membership or for a lesser value of monthly subscription for consideration of the Executive Committee, who will decide on the subject.
(More...) But if you become preacher member, in that case you will have to pay once Rs 10/- only for the degree of "Bhakti-sastri'' which will be awarded to you by registered certificate of degree for your becoming preaching member of the League and doing the necessary preaching work on behalf of the League. The preaching work is conducted as follows:
(More...) (1) As soon as you get the certificate of degree of "Bhakti-sastri'' at once you become a bona fide preacher of this institution and for this you will have to read "Bhagavad-gita'' regularly.
(More...) (2) As you go on reading "Bhagavad-gita'' question will arise in your mind for so many teachings in that Book & you are at liberty to ask us for answers of those questions which will be replied to you very clearly for your understanding.
(More...) (3) Some of the general questions are already answered in different pamphlets & one of them is sent herewith for example and your understanding.
(More...) (4) These questions & answers you will have to preach to others, so that both yourself & your audience will be benefited by that process.
(More...) (5) If you cannot go to others outside your hearth & home, you can do the preaching work amongst your family members only and in this meeting your other friends, neighbors & relatives also can join.
(More...) (6) Hold this meeting regularly for one hour in your home or any other suitable place near about your home, and chant the hymns or slokas of "Bhagavad-gita'' with reverence & devotion. If possible the reading of Bhagavad-gita may be preceded & followed by a congregation chanting of the holy name of God as mentioned below-Hare Krishna . . . Hare Hare.
(More...) (7) Now relevant questions that may be arising out in the meeting may either be answered relevantly & just according to the authority of "Bhagavad-gita''. But if it is found difficult the question may at once be referred to us and it will be very nicely & clearly answered by us for clear understanding of all concerned.
(More...) (8) Some of the audience also may be interested in becoming a preaching worker of this League & we shall be glad to substain him in the same way as we shall be dealing with you. We are interested more in preaching members than in the sleeping members.
(More...) The motto of preaching shall always be aimed at the ultimate goal of life. The ultimate goal of life is to re-establish our lost relation with Godhead who is the Absolute Whole, and we all living entities are His parts & parcels.
(More...) We have forgotten our relation with Godhead from time immemorial by somehow or other & due to our forgetfulness of the relation, we are roaming life after life in different species of bodies which are 84 lacs in number. This process of transmigration from one body to another after death is a __ of disease of the living entity & the chance of curing the disease is possible very effectively in this human form of life.
(More...) The value of this human form of life is therefore immense and a moment lost of this life means a loss of immense value. Do not therefore neglect the time that you have been allotted by the laws of Nature and utilize it fully-not in the matter of animal life but in human life. Eating, sleeping, fearing & sense gratifying process are meant for the animal portion of our life, but as human being we have got the special prerogative for searching out the cause of our threefold miseries & to rectify it in this very life without any further loss of time.
(More...) The League of Devotees stand to serve the humanity in this spirit & the preaching member's cooperation in this noble act of human behavior will reciprocally benefit both the League and its preaching members.
(More...) The highest benefit that is possible to do to the humanity is this act of preaching for receiving the Divine Consciousness of the living being. By doing so, we do not only send a living entity back to home & back to Godhead but at the same time we ourselves also go back to home back to Godhead. Rise up to the occasion of this preaching work & be a real benefactor to the people in general & your family members in particular. [PAGE MISSING]
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