Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
All glories to you, our beloved spiritual master and gracious Founder-Ācārya of the International Society for Krishna consciousness!
Bowing before your lotus feet, the devotees of the city of Vladivostok, located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean, offer our humble obeisances to you. We express our deepest gratitude to you for bringing the message of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to every corner of the world – even here, to the far, far east of Russia.
We, your followers, live where the first rays of the rising sun touch the earth, where the sea winds remind us of the vastness of Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, and the waves of the Pacific Ocean seem to chant the holy name. In this picturesque land, full of natural beauty, we feel how your teachings fill every day of our lives with meaning.
Please accept this offering from our hearts:
- Worship and gratitude for opening the path of bhakti to us, teaching us to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa, serve the Vaiṣṇavas, and see the presence of Kṛṣṇa in everything.
- The promise to follow your instructions, to study your books, apply them in our lives, spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness, and live according to the principles of Vaiṣṇavism.
- A prayer for your grace – so that we can continue your movement, inspire others, and make Vladivostok a place where the light of Śrī Caitanya’s teachings shines.
The fruits of our service:
- Distribution of books written and translated by you
- Conducting kirtans and Bhāgavatam study programs
- Serving the community through prasādam and charity events
- Strengthening the Vaiṣṇava community in Vladivostok
Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda, we pray that you will always remain in our hearts, guide us with your gaze, and inspire us to walk the path of bhakti. May your blessing protect Vladivostok and fill it with an atmosphere of peace, love, and devotion. And may your teachings spread more and more widely here.
We remember your words: “Just spread this teaching cleanly and without distortion, and success will come.” With this faith, we continue your missionary work, hoping that you will be satisfied with our humble efforts. Please accept our humble obeisances again and again. We are your servants, ready to serve at your command.
With deep love and dedication,
Your humble servants,
The devotees of ISKCON Vladivostok