View source for A disciple promises to refraim from the four pillars of sinful life: no illicit sex-life, no intoxication, no gambling, and no meat-eating. In addition, one must chant at least 16 rounds of japa daily and in this way progress in Krsna Consciousness

<div id="compilation">
<div id="facts">
{{terms|"A disciple promises to refraim from the four pillars of sinful life: no illicit sex-life, no intoxication, no gambling, and no meat-eating. In addition, one must chant at least 16 rounds of japa daily and in this way progress in Krsna Consciousness"}}
{{notes|}}
{{compiler|Nabakumar}}
{{complete|ALL}}
{{first|2022-10-15T03:09:16Z}}
{{last|2022-10-15T03:09:16Z}}
{{totals_by_section|BG=0|SB=0|CC=0|OB=0|Lec=0|Con=0|Let=1}}
{{total|1}}
{{toc right}}
[[Category:Disciple - Devotees of God]]
[[Category:Our Promises (Disciples of SP)]]
[[Category:Refrain]]
[[Category:Four Pillars of Sinful Life]]
[[Category:Illicit Sex Life]]
[[Category:Intoxication]]
[[Category:No Gambling]]
[[Category:Meat-eating]]
[[Category:Addition]]
[[Category:One Must]]
[[Category:Our Chanting Sixteen Rounds (Disciples of SP)]]
[[Category:Japa]]
[[Category:Daily]]
[[Category:In This Way]]
[[Category:Progressing in Krsna Consciousness]]
[[Category:Pages Needing Audio - NABAKUMAR]]
</div>
<div id="section">
<h2>Correspondence</h2>
</div>
<div id="sub_section">
<h3>1976 Correspondence</h3>
</div>
<div class="quote">
<div class="quote_heading">
I agree to accept Bhakta Richard as my disciple. A disciple promises to refraim from the four pillars of sinful life: no illicit sex-life, no intoxication, no gambling, and no meat-eating. In addition, one must chant at least 16 rounds of japa daily and in this way progress in Krsna Consciousness. One promises before the spiritual master, the Deity, the fire, the devotees, the Supersoul, so it should very strictly be followed.
</div>

<div class="quote_link">
[[Vanisource:760515 - Letter to Sevananda written from Honolulu|760515 - Letter to Sevananda written from Honolulu]]
</div>
<div class="text">
Regarding the two initiations, on your recommendation I agree to accept Yasomatisuta das for second initiation. Enclosed you will find his brahmin thread, and a copy of the gayatri mantra. After the fire sacrifice, you should play a tape of the gayatri mantra into his right ear, teaching him how to count on the fingers the prescribed number of times. The brahmin should remain clean outside and inside by regular bathing and chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra. Also, I agree to accept Bhakta Richard as my disciple. A disciple promises to refraim from the four pillars of sinful life: no illicit sex-life, no intoxication, no gambling, and no meat-eating. In addition, one must chant at least 16 rounds of japa daily and in this way progress in Krsna Consciousness. One promises before the spiritual master, the Deity, the fire, the devotees, the Supersoul, so it should very strictly be followed. You can have Guru Krpa Maharaj chant on his beads before the Fire Sacrifice, and present his beads to him at the time of the sacrifice. His spiritual name is Satyasena das. See that everyone is strictly following by presenting an ideal example yourself, and try to distribute these new Chinese Bhagavad-gita as much as you can.
</div>
</div>
</div>