Dearest param-gurudeva Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our most humble obeisances at the dust of your divine lotus feet. All glories to
Your Divine Grace! All glories to your matchless contribution to the upliftment of fallen souls!
By the order and empowerment of His Holiness Jayapatāka Swami Mahārāja, we began
ISKCON preaching activities in the state of Sikkim in October 2016. For the past eight years, by
your causeless mercy, ISKCON Gangtok has been actively distributing the transcendental books
of the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust (BBT), with nearly 7,000 copies placed into the hands of sincere
seekers.
Your divine movement has inspired the hearts of many in this sacred land. So far, about ten
Sikkim devotees have accepted dīkṣā in the Gauḍīya sampradāya, dedicating their lives to serving
the mission of Lord Caitanya. Additionally, nearly a hundred young individuals have become
connected and are sincerely practicing Kṛṣṇa consciousness, finding solace and purpose in Your
Divine Grace’s teachings.
Your vision of spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness to every town and village is manifesting in
Sikkim through regular book distribution, harināma-saṅkīrtana, and prasādam distribution. With
great enthusiasm ISKCON devotees have reached all five districts of Sikkim, ensuring that the
sublime message of Lord Kṛṣṇa is heard far and wide. The regular food distribution in Gangtok
continues to serve and uplift the people, providing them with nourishment not only for the body
but also for the soul.
Śrīla Prabhupāda, we humbly beg for your divine blessings upon this land and its people.
Kindly shower your mercy so that Sikkim may one day become the first fully Kṛṣṇa conscious
state. Please empower us to serve your mission with purity, determination, and devotion. Let
every home become a temple and every heart be filled with Kṛṣṇa bhakti, as per your divine
desire.
We remain forever indebted to you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, for lighting the path of devotion in this
world of darkness. May we always serve in a way that pleases you. Kindly bless us so we follow
Your Divine Grace’s instructions and principles and present your teachings as they are.
Your insignificant servants,
The devotees at ISKCON Gangtok