Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
We offer our humble obeisances at your lotus feet.
With your divine grace and mercy, our Śrī Śrī Rādhā-Śyāmasundara temple in Vadodara
recently celebrated its twenty-fifty anniversary. To mark this milestone, we organized a Rajat Jay-
anti Mahotsav at various locations throughout the city. Thousands of local residents and devotees
participated in the festivities, reveling in the glories of harināma, kṛṣṇa-kathā, and prasādam.
With your divine mercy, our hostel preaching programs are flourishing. We are actively engag-
ing hundreds of youths in Kṛṣṇa consciousness at MS University and Parul University. Our
temple hall is now filled with devotees during the sandhyā-ārati – a testament to the vibrant spiri-
tual atmosphere you have inspired in this city. The sight of so many devotees gathered in devotion
is a powerful reminder of your enduring influence and the strength of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness
movement.
Our goshala is a shining example of your teachings on cow protection. We are blessed to care
for more than a hundred cows, all of whom are exceptionally healthy and happy. A senior devotee
recently visited our temple and remarked that he had never seen such well-cared-for and joyful
cows at any other temple. This is a reflection of the loving care and devotion you have instilled in
us. The cows are not just animals to us; they are cherished members of our community, and their
well-being is a priority.
We are also blessed to be able to distribute prasādam widely, nourishing both body and soul of
countless individuals. Our prasādam distribution program has reached many people, providing
them with sanctified food that carries your blessings. This service is a cornerstone of our outreach
efforts, helping to spread the message of Kṛṣṇa consciousness through the simple act of sharing a
meal.
Our book distribution efforts continue to spread your teachings far and wide, bringing the
light of Kṛṣṇa consciousness to many. The books you wrote are a treasure trove of spiritual
wisdom, and we are committed to ensuring that they reach as many people as possible. Each book
distributed is a seed planted, with the potential to grow into a deep and abiding faith in Kṛṣṇa.
We remain ever grateful for your guidance and blessings, which continue to inspire and uplift
us in our service. Your vision and dedication have created a global movement that touches the
hearts of millions, and we are honored to be a part of it. We strive to live up to your example and
to carry forward the mission you have entrusted to us.
Your humble servant,
Padmanayana Kṛṣṇa Dāsa
On behalf of the devotees at ISKCON Vadodara