Dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda,

nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate bhaktivedānta-svāmin iti nāmine
namas te sārasvate deve gaura-vāṇī-pracāriṇe
nirviśeṣa-śūnyavādi-pāścātya-deśa-tāriṇe
On this sacred occasion of your 129th Vyāsa-pūjā, we, the devotees and well-wishers of ISKCON
Amravati, humbly offer our heartfelt obeisances at your lotus feet. We express our deepest
gratitude for your unparalleled contribution to spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness across the globe,
fulfilling the mission of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu with unwavering determination.
At the age of 69 you embarked on an unprecedented journey to the West, carrying the order
of your spiritual master, Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, within your heart. In the most
challenging circumstances, you single-handedly ignited a spiritual revolution, firmly establishing
ISKCON as a global beacon of kṛṣṇa-bhakti. Your mission was not just to construct temples but to
transform hearts by distributing the holy names of Kṛṣṇa. You gifted us the Bhagavad-gītā, Śrīmad-
Bhāgavatam, and Caitanya-caritāmṛta, not merely as books but as the guiding light for millions.
Your transcendental literature continues to nourish and sustain ISKCON, keeping it eternally
vibrant in the face of time.
You are the jagad-guru, the world’s foremost spiritual teacher, rescuing conditioned souls from
the ocean of material suffering. Like a fearless spiritual warrior, you planted the seeds of bhakti
worldwide. Today, ISKCON stands as a testament to your boundless mercy, sheltering millions
under its branches.
Here at ISKCON Amravati, we recognize ourselves as but one small leaf on this great tree,
striving to serve your mission. Inspired by your instructions to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness in
every town and village, we remain committed to preaching, book distribution, and youth engage-
ment. The spiritual foundation of our efforts is the congregational chanting of the holy name,
which you emphasized as the yuga-dharma:
Hare Kṛṣṇa Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa Hare Hare
Hare Rāma Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare
This mahā-mantra resonates within our temple walls, uniting devotees in the bliss of kīrtana. It is
through harināma-saṅkīrtana, prasādam distribution, and Vaiṣṇava saṅga that we share Kṛṣṇa’s
mercy with others. Our Sunday feasts, home programs, and bhakti-vriksha gatherings allow more
people to experience kṛṣṇa-bhakti in a structured and supportive environment.
Preaching Efforts in Amravati and Maharashtra
Śrīla Prabhupāda, you once wrote to His Holiness Lokanath Swami Mahārāja: “Our Lokanath
Swami is just like Saint Tukaram. The whole of India and specifically your Maharashtra are
enthused with Krishna. Now, you have to revive their Krishna consciousness. This is Tukaram’s
country, but now they are becoming bad politicians.” (Letter to Lokanath Swami, Vrindavan, July
30, 1977).
Inspired by your prophetic vision, we continue to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness in Maharashtra.
Recognizing the spiritual heritage of this land, we strive to counteract impersonalism and materi-
alism, ensuring that pure Vaiṣṇava teachings illuminate every heart.
Silver Jubilee Celebration – ISKCON Amravati (1999–2024)
This year, ISKCON Amravati celebrates twenty-five years of service to your mission. We humbly
offer the following key milestones as our service at your lotus feet:
• Book distribution: Recognizing your books as spiritual time bombs, we actively distribute
them, ensuring they reach seekers hungry for Kṛṣṇa’s message.
• Harināma-saṅkīrtana: We regularly organize harināma-saṅkīrtana in Amravati and nearby
talukas, spreading the holy names far and wide.
• Prasādam distribution: Through our free prasādam distribution programs, we aim to spiritu-
ally nourish thousands, bringing them closer to Kṛṣṇa.
• Temple-based outreach: We conduct weekly bhakti-vriksha programs and home gatherings,
strengthening devotee communities.
• Youth engagement:
Ten dedicated youths from Amravati are actively serving through Māyāpur’s
Bhaktivedanta Academy for Culture and Education (BACE), chanting sixteen
rounds daily and following the four regulative principles.
Thirty engineering students are engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness through our Dis-
cover Yourself (DYS) course.
Our Gita for Youths initiative gathers fifty college students every Sunday, of whom
twenty have started chanting sixteen rounds daily.
• Land donation for preaching expansion:
By your mercy, ISKCON Amravati has received a generous donation of one acre in
Achalpur, which will serve as a future preaching hub.
Dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda, we humbly acknowledge that our efforts are insignificant, yet we pray
for your continued mercy to serve your mission with greater sincerity and determination. Please
bestow upon us the strength to uphold your teachings, resisting distractions and deviations; the
intelligence to work cooperatively, ensuring that ISKCON’s growth remains aligned with your
mood and mission; and the purity to become true representatives of your instructions, keeping
the flame of bhakti burning brightly in Amravati.
Our pledge on your Vyāsa-pūjā day: On this sacred occasion, we, the collective devotees of
ISKCON Amravati, solemnly renew our commitment to follow your instructions with unwavering
faith; prioritize preaching and book distribution as our primary duty; expand our bhakti-vriksha
networks to reach more souls; strengthen our youth engagement efforts, cultivating the next
generation of ISKCON leaders; and serve Maharashtra with greater vigor, reviving its devotional
roots.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, your pleasure is our only goal. We beg for your guidance, protection, and
shelter so that we may one day become worthy instruments in your hands.
All glories, all glories to Your Divine Grace! Śrīla Prabhupāda kī jaya!
Your eternal servants,
the devotees at ISKCON Amravati

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