Dear Śrīla Prabhupāda,
Please accept our humble obeisances. All glories to Your Divine Grace. On this most blessed
and auspicious occasion of your Vyāsa-pūjā we bow our heads in gratitude for your immeasurable
mercy upon the entire world.
One does not ordinarily begin practicing bhakti-yoga unless he has cultivated it in previous
births. Moreover, one can only truly take to devotional service by the mercy of both the spiritual
master and Kṛṣṇa: guru-kṛṣṇa-prasāde pāya bhakti-latā-bīja (Caitanya-caritāmṛta, Madhya 19.151). The
seed of bhakti is received by the grace of guru and Kṛṣṇa, and in this age, you have been the most
merciful instrument of the divine will. You made the rare and precious gift of Kṛṣṇa conscious-
ness easily accessible to all, transcending barriers of nationality, race, and background. Though
the teachings of bhakti were always present, it was through Your Divine Grace that Lord Caitanya
Mahāprabhu’s mission spread so widely and powerfully across the globe.
You are the senāpati-bhakta – the great commander of Lord Caitanya’s army – leading the
charge in spreading the glories of the holy name. By your mercy alone, the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-
mantra is now chanted in every corner of the world. Even people in influential fields are recogniz-
ing and actively participating in this divine movement with great respect.
As per your desire and by the untiring efforts of your dedicated disciples and granddisciples,
we are witnessing history in the making. Year after year, the number of temples, initiated devo-
tees, books distributed, Govinda’s restaurants, and harināma-saṅkīrtana parties continue to grow
exponentially. Even after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, temples worldwide have seen
a resurgence in attendance and enthusiasm.
Your teachings are being disseminated through innovative and modern means, ensuring that
no soul is deprived of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. When asked why you embraced the latest technol-
ogy in Kṛṣṇa’s service, you profoundly responded: “If a thief is escaping on a motorbike, and the
police chase him on foot, how will they ever catch him?” Following your example, your disciples
are utilizing every available resource to fulfill your mission.
Here in Chandigarh, your branch is also witnessing a surge in preaching, especially among
congregational members and the youth, teens, and children. Festivals are being celebrated with
great pomp and devotion. By your blessings, four saṅkīrtana parties are going out into the streets
and markets of Chandigarh, Panchkula, and nearby areas daily to distribute prasādam, books, and
the holy names.
By your mercy, we are planning to expand our altar to include Śrī Rāma Darbar and Śrī Śrī
Gaura-Nitai. We humbly seek your blessings for this endeavor. An additional preaching facil-
ity is under construction in Panchkula. College preaching has seen a great impact, and in IIT
Ropar, especially, we have an official Gītā course apart from Chandigarh University and Panjab
University.
This year we also experienced a great loss with the departure of one of your most beloved gen-
erals, His Holiness Gopal Krishna Goswami Mahārāja. His passing left a deep void in our hearts,
but in this difficult time, we felt the necessity of taking even greater shelter in your divine instruc-
tions. Your constant presence through your books, lectures, and the loving guidance of your dis-
ciples has given us the strength to move forward.
On this sacred day, we pray for your continued blessings and guidance. Please empower us to
faithfully carry out the desires of the ācāryas and serve your mission with unwavering dedication.
Your granddisciples at Chandigarh and Panchkula