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
Please accept my most humble obeisances at your divine lotus feet. All glories to Your Divine
Grace!
On this most sacred occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we, the devotees of ISKCON Durham, offer
our deepest gratitude and reverence for the priceless gift you have given to the world – the sci-
ence of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
By your boundless mercy, we find ourselves blessed to be engaged in the sacred mission of
spreading Lord Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s teachings in Durham, Ontario. Your unwavering sacrifice,
compassion, and devotion have made bhakti-yoga accessible to every soul, transcending borders,
backgrounds, and barriers.
This past year, by your grace, ISKCON Durham has taken meaningful steps forward. On Janu-
ary 25, 2025, we hosted a Blissful Kirtan Evening in Durham, where devotees came together in
joyful kīrtana, glorifying the holy name. The event inspired us to launch, starting on February 1,
2025, weekly Saturday programs that are now nurturing and connecting devotees and newcomers
alike. With each gathering, families, children, and seekers are coming closer to Kṛṣṇa, drawn by
the warmth of devotee association, kīrtana, and prasādam.
Your divine vision continues to manifest as more souls are drawn to the path of bhakti. We
are grateful to receive the loving support and guidance of His Holiness Bhaktimārga Swami
Mahārāja, Kṛṣṇadāsa Kavirāja Prabhu, and Indreśa Gaura Prabhu.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, your mercy is boundless, and we pray for the strength to serve your move-
ment with purity and sincerity. May ISKCON Durham flourish into a beacon of Kṛṣṇa conscious-
ness, attracting thousands of sincere seekers to the shelter of Śrī Śrī Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa.
On this auspicious day of your Vyāsa-pūjā, we rededicate ourselves to your mission. May our
every thought, word, and action bring glory to your lotus feet and pleasure to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Your eternal servant,
Shyāma Mohinī Devī Dāsī
on behalf of the devotees at ISKCON Durham

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