# Uttamasloka Toronto My dear Uttama Sloka, Please accept my blessings. I am in due receipt of your letter dated July 18th. Thank you for your report of the Toronto activities. Regarding the initiations, I think that everyone has been initiated in New Vrndavana recently. Regarding women worshiping the deity, in the Bhagavad-gita it is stated *striyo vaisyas tatha sudras te'pi yanti param gatim.* The idea is that everyone who is properly initiated and following the rules and regulations can worship the deity. I hope this letter meets you in good health. Your ever well wisher, A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami ACBS/bs