Dearest Śrīla Prabhupāda,
nama oṁ viṣṇu-pādāya kṛṣṇa-preṣṭhāya bhū-tale
śrīmate bhaktivedānta-svāminn iti nāmine
namas te sārasvate deve gaura-vāṇī-pracāriṇe
nirviśeṣa-śūnyavādi-pāścātya-deśa-tāriṇe
We offer our most humble and respectful obeisances unto you. You are the magnanimous servant of Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura, delivering the message of Lord Caitanyadeva to a world weary of impersonalism and voidism.
Resonance of the Eternal Present
Thank you, Śrīla Prabhupāda, for your living presence. We feel you in every book placed in a curious hand, every grain of kṛṣṇa-prasādam that nourishes a guest, and every mantra that vibrates through the city streets. At Hare Krishna Festivals of India we do not merely see ourselves as a traveling tour but as a vessel for your voice. When guests return years later, telling us how a single kirtan or a page of your Gītā changed their lives, we are reminded of Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s realization: “He reasons ill who says that Vaiṣṇavas die, when thou art living still in Sound!”
A Humble Prayer for Scalability and Vision
Śrīla Prabhupāda, we recognize that the world is changing rapidly, and we beg for the intelligence to keep your festivals relevant. We pray to the Lord in the heart to show us how to make this service effective beyond our current imagination.
- Empower the youth: We beg for the mercy to attract and empower the younger generation. Guide us to create a culture where they feel inspired to take up this mission, seeing it not as an ancient tradition, but as the most urgent and exciting service for the modern world.
- Modern means for ancient truth: Inspire us to utilize modern technology – digital storytelling, immersive experiences, and efficient logistics – to present Kṛṣṇa consciousness in a way that resonates with today’s intellectual and truth-seeking audiences.
- A neutral and universal platform: Help us maintain the festival as a “neutral platform” – a sanctuary where people of all ideological beliefs feel welcome, respected, and safe to explore the science of the soul without prejudice.
The Vision of “Autopilot” Sustainability
We beg for the guidance to build systems that are economically sustainable and spiritually enriching – structures so robust they can run with the precision of an “autopilot” system, yet remain fueled by the heat of spontaneous devotion. We do not wish to be a burden to your movement, but a source of strength, expansion, and joy.
Our Indebtedness
Whatever results we see are clearly yours. Without you, the streets would be silent and the hearts would be empty. We remain your indebted servants, praying for the continued strength to “spread the holy Life around” across North America.
Your servants on the North American Hare Krishna Festival of India Tour Team